Mother's Day, awards, and sigh a baby.

Mother's day was a good day. I was tired, having gone to bed so late/early... I woke up to my shock and a wee bit of sadness, at 8am. I wanted more sleep, but I was AWAKE.  I came out and puttered on some games, then hung out with the kids while DH made breakfast.  Our bachelorette girls slept over so they joined us for breakfast. Then DH finished making up deviled eggs while I showered and we headed to MIL's for the afternoon. It was nice to see everyone. The the Surprise, DH called a couple of our friends and let them know I'd be there to see. They live near MIL/FIL which is about 45mins. away and between schedules we NEVER see eachother.  We finally left MIL's around 8:30, much later than I'd figured. Straight to bed when we got home.

Monday, was the awards assembly at our elementary school. Usually it's on Wednesday.  I do not know why they changed it.  So I picked up Katie and Tori and am handed a ribbon for reading, and certificate for Citizen of the Month from Katie. I'm not pleased as I always attend when the girls get an award.  Katie said her teacher called, so I checked messages. Yes, she did, at 8:15 THAT FREAKING morning. GRRR. I'm not a happy mommy.  I sent a note the next morning giving my cell phone number, and especially requesting 24hours notice whenever possible. We had sundaes for dessert last night to celebrate Katie's awards. She said she didn't mind that we weren't there.. but I DO.

And then today, my SIL called late last week to see what I was up to this morning. Nothing. So I got to watch my 4 week old nephew!!  I only had him for about a 1/2 hour, but it was a blast. I got to hold him, rock him, hold him, love him, and settle him to sleep in his carrier.  He was a great baby, and I look forward to watching him again soon!!!

 

One Bachelorette/bachlore night out

Saturday evening DH took the boys (C's fiance, and friends) to a nearby steakhouse for dinner, pool, and jazz/blues music.  This was the requested activity of the groom-to-be. FUN!

The girls' was my party planning. We did a Pub Crawl, starting with traditional Irish faire for dinner at one of our fav. pubs, stayed through the first set of music by a great top 40's cover band. We danced a lot!!!!!  Then we moved to the second pub of the evening. Where due to C wearing a bridal veil much attention was lavished upon her. PERFECT!  We danced much much more.. and were a tiny bit shocked when the band said good night, and the lights came on, that meant it was after 2am. We headed to home, and DH calls me.. we chat, and our plans are made.

We ended our separate evenings out with breakfast for all still standing at Denny's. I went to bed at 4am Mother's day morning. ROFL.

 

 

It's MAY????

Ok.. I'm not one to sadly dwell on the past.. I don't look at my kids and sigh wondering where the time went, and how could they be so big, etc.  BUT, But.. it's MAY? I'm astonished. Didn't we JUST celebrate Christmas and New Years'???? Holy Cow!

Ok.. enough of that,  Things have been busy, and good here.  the Shower for my friends' was grand, we had roughly 30 people from 2 weeks to 60+ yrs old here. AWESOME!

The rest of the time has been pretty mundane, laundry, house work, life.  Yesterday had a highlight. My longtime friend T. and her two daughters came for a playdate. We set the older girls loose in Tori and Katie's room and the little one played in the room with T. and myself.  We had a lovely visit, and set up a dinner date for later in the month. YAY!!!

 

Singing and tumbling

I'll be doing lots of the singing. It was also suggested I list myself on Craigslist.com for weddings and other special events, so I've done that. 

It's funny, I never would have thought I'd do something like this. I've always thought I'd panic at the time. Now I feel so right. I just know it's going to be a positive experience all the way around.  I'm not looking to become rich and famous, just to help pay some bills and have a bit of fun while earning the money. Can't beat that!!!

Now to brag, as only a mommy can. Yesterday Tori had gymnastics class. It's a group class her crew has about 6-8 girls, generally all are about the same level. Well, yesterday Miss Tori excelled.  She takes private lessons on Fridays, and has been working on things with her coach. Yesterday showed her improvement. She did shooting stars on the uneven bars, flat back flips, and forward dive-rolls. At our gym anytime a child does a new task exceptionally well they get to ring a bell, announce the task and the room applauds. Sounds cheesy, but it's an acknowledgement of acccomplishment without a "reward" like candy. I like it.  Tori got to ring the bell 3 separate times.  It was a very cool day!

13 + years and a golf ball

and My vaccuum died.  It did give a long life, of LOTS of work.  So today I "got" to go purchase a new "toy". Yes it is a bit sad that something like a vaccuum cleaner makes me excited. Oh well. I'm old and boring.  My new vaccuum is nice, very light weight, less than 20 pounds. THAT is amazingly cool compared to the old beast that weighed in at nearly 45pounds.  The hoses are attached to the vaccuum, I don't have to remover a piece to add the hoses to do the couches, or blinds. YAY!!!   And it's bagless. So I can 'suck and dump' (get your mind out of the gutter).. this will actually save us for those missed polly pocket items I tend to vaccuum.

In other news, the couples shower I'm throwing for my girlfriend and fiance is coming together nicely.  All I really need to get done besides totally cleaning the house, again (why do kids need to play? stop you know I'm joking), is to mow the front and back yards.   For those of you who actually KNOW me, you know our yards are not green grass or pretty. This is soon to change. My neighbor gave me the secret to green lawn. I'm taking it and running with it. I'll post before and after pictures when I get the after effect.

Lastly, I had an impromtu audition Thursday evening for the lead vocalist for a local band. I've no idea if they'll hire me. But today I had lunch with a friend who manages another band, and knows LOTS of others, my name will be getting out there... I should be singing soon. I'm excited!!! It's a totally unplanned turn of events, but feels so very right.

 

Did you know???

Ice Tea has caffiene, even if it's not listed as a main ingredient??  Tis true. Drew was allotted some ice tea,  both for after school snack, and dinner. So that explains why it was midnight before the poor lad was able to settle down and sleep. <yawn>

 

So, now I'm on the look-out for non-caffienated ice tea. 

Auntie Jenn, AGAIN!

My brother and his wife are the proud first-time parents to William Jack M.  I'm the very excited Auntie Jen.  Jack as he will be called arrived via C-section around 9:30 Thursday April 12th. He weighed a svelte (hehe) 9pounds 5.8 ozs, and measured 21inches long.  As you can see below he has gorgeous dark brown hair, and cutest eyes. Everyone is happy and healthy!