Monday, December 14, 2009

Not Me! Monday



It's been a doozy of a week in our house. Christmas special rehearsals abounded, which meant Rockstar was NEVER home, and the rest of us just popped in and out! That also meant that I was beyond frazzled all week long!!

I did not, intending to put hand lotion on my hands, slather hand soap all over my and Bucket's hands on our way out the door.

I did not catch myself in the process of putting back sandwich meat, cheese and the fixin's into the pantry, instead of the fridge.

I did not forget, possibly more than once, that Bucket's diaper had leaked over night and that his sheets needed to be changed. That's the epitome of disgusting. I would never forget to change "soiled" sheets!

For some reason, Sunday mornings are the hardest morning of the week for me to wake up and function. I always come out to the couch and sleep some more while the kids play or watch a movie, until about 9 am when we start getting ready for Church. Yesterday, was no different. While in and out of sleep, I did not hear Ironman say "Mommy? How do you match up this light?" while I was not trying to make sense of his question while still half asleep, I did not open my eyes to find him standing beside me with one of those super long matches, he was not actually asking "How do you light up this match?" At which point I did not shoot off the couch and kick it into high gear. My matches are well hidden, placed practically on the ceiling so our kids can't get at them. Absolutely.

Need some confession time of your own? Head over to Mckmama's blog and link up to join in the fun!


Sunday, December 13, 2009

Again?



Remember this Wordless Wednesday post?

We walked into Ironman's room the other night to cover him up and tuck him in and found a mountain of blankets on his bed. We figured he was in there somewhere, so we peeled back the top blanket and this is what we found:




I don't understand it, but I don't question it. If it makes him happy, and it gets him to sleep, I'm ok with it.

This is my kid. He sleeps in laundry baskets.






Saturday, December 12, 2009

And the Winner is...




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Another award for me:) "The Lemonade Award" ( I don't know why Lemonade is an award... ha ha!)

How this award works is:

1. Thank the giver of the award and link their blog.
2. List 5 Things about yourself
3. Link 5 new recipients and notify them.


Thank you Angela! Her first time @ my blog ( I think!?!?) and she gave me an award:)

1. I've been trying to store up weird facts about myself for such a time as this :)

2. I am NOT the "everything on my plate has to be separate" person. I am the "MIX IT ALL UP!" person. Especially if there are mashed potatoes, sweet peas and roast gravy. MMMMMMMM!!! But with everything else too. Salad and spaghetti sauce? YUM! I mean, not on PURPOSE... but I don't mind if they mingle:)

3. Speaking of Spaghetti: I love tomatoes and meat mixed together. There is something about those two things together that makes the world a better place!

4. I registered for college once. That's as far as it went though.

5. In case you hadn't already figured out, I am NOT a huge fan of our dog, the D.A.D. I think this hurts Rockstar's feelings, but, I honestly think it's a self preservation thing. It was so hard when Deuce, our first dog, had to get put down, I don't think I can allow myself to get close to the D.A.D., plus, he is just really really annoying. Sure, there are times when I'll let him snuggle up to me, and I'll pet him, but those times should not be mistaken as bonding moments. They are simply me showing mercy to the animal that destroys my possessions, furniture, children's toys, shoes and clothing. I don't remember if I had this blog when Bucket was nursing and I had to use a nipple shield? Well, the D.A.D ATE more than 10 nipple shields. At $6.99 a pop, that got pretty expensive, and VERY aggravating especially b/c I could NOT nurse Bucket w/o one, so if one got eaten, We'd all have to pack up in the car and head to Babies R Us for a new one. Yes, I DID put them places where the D.A.D couldn't get them, but, you know, like any normal person, I'd forget occasionally, and that would be when he'd remember. ANYWAY... The D.A.D.? Well, I tolerate him. He does provide good entertainment for all of us, but... mostly, I just miss my Deucey. Bucket however?

He LOVES HIS DOG!

It's too bad D.A.D. doesn't reciprocate the feelings!
(this pic makes D.A.D. look much bigger than he is. His head is NOT that big!)

Ok, now to award 5 more people!

1. Anne @Halesbelles
5. Julie @Foursons


Friday, December 11, 2009

I didn't mean to!



Brought to you by the genius of Julie @Foursons
Dear Michael C. Hall

There is no excuse for my actions, or... lack of them. All I can do is come to you, so humbly, with my head hung low and say "I forgot you." I don't know how it happened, I really don't. I felt horrible as soon as I realized it, and I knew I had damaged our relationship forever. Can you ever look at me the same? Will you ever feel secure in my devotion ever again? I promise you, I'd trade you for Johnny Depp in a heartbeat, I really would. I just put him there because I couldn't think of anyone else! :( Rest assured, this won't happen again, even while you are on hiatus, and you reside solely in my mind (and heart for sure), I will remember you. And when Christmas comes around again next year, I promise, I won't sit on Santa's lap, I'll wait for you. You'll be in my top 5 forever, I swear.


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Dear Bucket,

Hi! I'm your mommy! Not your daddy. M-o-m-m-y. You have 1 daddy and 1 MOMMY. That's me. K, glad we got that straightened out!

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Dear Bucket (again),

It might look like chocolate, but rest assured, it's coffee grounds. Plus, if it's already in the trash, let's just go ahead and leave it there, even if it DOES look like chocolate! It's in there for a reason love!
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Dear Holiday Spirit,

Could you please visit my husband? It's not that he's against you at all, but, his job sucks the joy out of every season and holiday, and, well, I hate it. This is the best, my most favorite time of year, and I want to enjoy it with my whole family. He has a lot of work to do to get ready for the ultimate arrival, but could you just give him some hope and love in the midst of it? Thanks. I appreciate it.
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Love always, M4R



Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Stealing Meme


I'm yoinkin' this from Kimber:

5 laps you'd rather sit on than Santa's:

Preface: Rockstar and I both have celeb crushes... not going so far as to have a "I get to do" list like on Friends (HA!), but we've got 'em! Some of his include Elizabeth Shue: The younger years, Christina Applegate, Charlise Theron etc.










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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

It's the Little Things

Today I got another Christmas miracle. I can not give details, but the bottom line is that I saved 80% on some family Christmas presents b/c someone heard from God.

Vague? Yes, but for a purpose. I'm reveling in the provision that comes in ways we least expect! I've decided to get a journal, specifically for recording all the blessings that we get, so that when the tough times come, I can look back and see the remarkable ways God has taken care of us over and over again!

I also got a full night's sleep last night! 1st time in 3 nights! I'm still extremely tired, but hopefully over the next few nights I can get more sleep and get back to normal! I'm too old to be up all night!!!