Mom with three kids and medication

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Oh my GRAVY!!!

Wow, once again I have let this blog get way too far behind. I'm not going to lie to you, I've thought of writing several times, but have been, wait for it.....too busy! I know, color you surprised, right? Any who, lots to talk about, but it's late so I'll just give you a little somethin' somethin', so you don't totally hate me and then I'll try, (notice I didn't promise...I'm learning) to write more this coming week. This one's for you Alicia ;) Here is a recent conversation between me and my children.

Adam Jr.: Avery's you're favorite, go ahead and admit it!
Me: No she's not, I don't have favorites.
Avery to Adam Jr.: No, you're her favorite, because you were the first born. (She says as actual tears fill her sad, sad eyes!)
Me: If you guys have to know the truth, Aidan's my favorite, and this is why...he never says either of you are my favorite and doesn't cause me any grief.

At that point, I get a roll of the eyes from both of them and the conversation continues.

Me: Actually, it's because whenever I say anything to Aidan, his response is "Oh-right" (that's how he pronounces alright) where as Adam tells me whatever I have said is either, "not funny," or "lame." While Avery, on the other hand just says, "whateve," rolls her eyes, slaps her hand on her hip and strikes a pose like she's just reached the end of a runway. It's quite aggravating, and it is the reason, that at the moment he is my favorite.

They both pretend to have hurt feelings, I begin to feel guilty, tell them obviously I really don't have any favorites, but if I were to have one I would pick the one person who hasn't given me attitude in the past 24 hours. They both walk off annoyed and I'm fairly certain rolling their eyes. Aidan would win by default...the other two just can't help themselves. Hmm...maybe they're onto something, maybe I do have a favorite? Just kidding, all Moms know there is no such thing as a "favorite." That would be completely unfair, and I am the epitome of fairness!!! In fact, I don't have a middle name so I think I'm going to make "the epitome of fairness" my middle name. More stories to come, I hope! Until then, good night, and happy Halloween (just in case)!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Yikes!!!

I can't believe February is almost over! I had been meaning to post my New Years Resolutions, but seeing as one of them was to post on my blog more often, it's probably pointless. I do however resolve to allow myself to not get everything done, right now, perfectly, and be okay with it. I have such a problem feeling like I have to do everything "just right," or it doesn't count. You know what I mean! For instance, if I vacuum I have to make sure the "vacuum lines" are visible, and that I didn't miss one spot. If I miss a spot, I feel like I didn't really "clean." It's not enough to look clean, I have to "know" it's clean. OCD, I know but I can't help it. Another example would be closets. You know, short sleeve's can't mix with long sleeves, and lighter colors should go to the front and darker colors to the back. Oh, and don't even think of putting pants and skirts together...they don't get along. Sad I know. I gave up on the Adams years ago, but I was still pretty good about keeping Avery and Aidan's closets organized. Well, you'll be happy to hear, the colors are all kinds of mixed together in Avery's closet, but I do have to admit shirts are still separated according to sleeves and skirts don't hangout with them. It's a start though. Anyways, I realize that all this obsessing really stresses me out and wastes a lot of my precious time, so I'm trying to be a little more relaxed. I just hope I don't get so relaxed that my house ends up turning into a dump. Eee gads, that would be horrible. What was the point of this post. Oh yeah, there isn't one. Just wanted to give a quick update, but got sidetracked by resolutions. I don't think I have any others, this one is big enough, lol! Well, update on the kids, Adam has his last basketball game of the season next Monday. He's done really well, I'm really impressed. He's loved it too. Avery is home sick with a stomach bug...yuck. I think she's getting better though, so keep your fingers crossed. She's doing really well in school, and her teacher adores her, so I'm really thankful for that. You have no idea, how thankful. Aidan has become quite the little talker. He's starting to give Avery a run for her money. He used to sit back and listen to her stories, now he'll tell her things like "Avery, I was talking, you need to let me finish!" And he does it with an angry voice. Well, I should go finish the laundry. Hopefully I'll post pictures from the recent snow day we had, but I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you ; )

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Snow and Aidan's play mat

I also wanted to post these pictures from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We were fortunate enough to have a "Texas White Christmas!" It was really beautiful and the kids enjoyed it, although Christmas morning Aidan didn't want any part of it! He was more excited about playing with his new toys than playing in the freezing snow that he had experienced the day before. I was happy to oblige and stayed in with him ; ) Avery's face in the last picture pretty much covers how I was feeling about the weather too! It's pretty, but my joints just can't take it! Also, there is a picture of the play mat we, as a family, made for Aidan to play with his cars on. It was a lot more work than I had anticipated, and we didn't even finish it, hence the unpainted mountains. He loved it anyway, and I'm sure I will finish it at some point, hopefully sooner rather than later! But, we all worked on it together without him knowing and it was a lot of fun! He better keep it for his kids to play with too, after all of our hard work! I told Adam Jr. that after I die, it's his job to make sure Aidan's grand kids play with it too, lol! Seriously, it was a lot of work, but I know he appreciates it, so that makes it worth it!

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2009

Well, this has been a most interesting year, one with more challenges and struggles than I care to admit. We were even unsure about how we were going to make Christmas happen for our kids this year up until the very end. Thankfully, it all worked out and our kids got what they asked for and more, and I learned a valuable lesson...to be grateful for what we have, and to remember that Christmas is not about the gifts, it's about our Saviour's birth. Obviously, I knew that, I've just always gotten caught up in the material aspect of it, that the spiritual part gets pushed aside. If that makes sense. So, it was good for me to have less to spend and to be able to focus more on "the reason for the season," so to speak. I had several angels placed in my path this month and they really helped me to make it through and served as constant reminders to me, to be grateful for what I have and for what Jesus' birth means to me personally. I don't think I could ever thank them enough for that, or if they even realize how much they've meant to me, but I will never forget. This truly was a "magical" Christmas for me and I hope it was just as "magical" for all of you! I mean seriously, my kids are all healthy, I'm actually pretty healthy, as is Adam Sr., we have everything we need...what more could I ask for? Gratitude...that's something I'm going to try to be this year. But, we'll talk resolutions later, lol!!!!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Last Pictures

Adam playing football #11. I don't have a zoom lens, so it's the best I could do!

Aidan's Thanksgiving Feast!

Okay, so there you have it an update on pictures. Adam has since moved onto Basketball, and no I didn't take pictures Monday night, but they did win. I will take them next time. Aidan and Avery are still loving school. Avery Kindergarten and Aidan Preschool. I am still crazy busy with life, and trying to keep everyone healthy. And don't get me started on Christmas, I haven't even begun to shop. Sad I know. Then there's Adam Sr...he still lives at work and I'm pretty certain that won't change anytime soon. I can't think of anything funny that has happened as of late, but if I do, you'll be the first to know. Actually there is one funny thing, Aidan has started making up songs, cute, huh? Well, let me tell you his first song, it's about his big brother, who he affectionately calls Puma or Puma Socks, not sure why, but he does. Anyways, the song is to the beat of the Britney Spears 1-2-3, song...here are the lyrics "1, 2, 3, you're a Puma, crap freak!"
Let me assure you, that he didn't learn that word from me. In fact, you will NEVER hear me utter the c-word. I'm embarrassed I had to write it down on my blog. Anyways, his father and older brother are notorious for using said word. So, I blame them. Anyways, I told Aidan never to sing that song that way again, at least not in front of family, friends, teachers, the usual. I also suggested he change the c-word to snap, but apparently it doesn't have the same "shock" value. So, I'm still working on it, but if you happen to hear him singing this little ditty know that it's not my fault. Okay, so how's that for an update!!!