I just noticed the Seahawk's scoreboard on my blog doesn't work when there's a game actually on. Funny.
I have a minute to breathe. Tommy is in his bed. Travis is watching wrestling in his room. Tyler is playing with cars in the dining room. It's fairly peaceful here now. Wow!
Today went quickly, considering I didn't accomplish much. We did get in a one mile walk, up to the convenience store to buy a newspaper. We also went window shopping for birthday ideas for Tommy. I'm looking for baby Elmo, and will probably find it at the party store in Silverdale. While I was at Wal*Mart I found myself in the craft department, and found the perfect fabric for the couch and chair I'm going to make. I was even fortunate enough to find it on sale for $2 per yard. Very exciting stuff. I'm feeling that this project is blessed.
We have decided that we are going to dissect frogs this year in our Biology unit. Hmmm.....should I plan that unit for when I have friends visiting? Should I buy extra frogs? Or should I put that one off until after the holidays? Any thoughts, Melissa? Geoff?
Jeff will have a 3-day weekend, he doesn't usually get Labor Day off, so this is a nice change. Maybe this weekend will go a little slower than last weekend. Hope you all enjoy the holiday!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
He's Walking!.....
....and reaching, and dumping! Tommy is a quick, smart little monster. He will get what he wants, a cup, the TV remote, my salad bowl...even if he has to climb up to get it. I need to break him of the habit of climbing up by the wood stove insert though. I just put him in his jumper, and he's yelling at me for it. I needed a minute to type without watching him dump out my file folders or shake my computer desk like an earthquake. He is just so darn cute.
Well, I have been rather busy, and didn't get my workouts in for the last two days. I tried to make up a little of it today. I got a 3.5 mile walk in and did a kick-butt leg routine. It's not quite as awesome as the one we used to do, Melissa, but it does the trick.
Travis told me today that he is looking forward to school starting this year. He also gave me some ideas of things he would like to study or try this year. Usually it's like pulling teeth getting feedback from them other than "I don't want to do school". However, we're looking at making books this year, and there is an interest in chemistry. He seems to have an interest in early Amercian history as well...so there's a jumping off point for us.
I have agreed to help plan the Cub Scouts kick-off event for the first week in September. I also need to get my ducks in a row for den activities, it sounds like my den has doubled in size, which is a good thing. I think Tyler and I will be going to Mom and Me camp this winter, as I think he needs a little one on one time.
At church, Travis has graduated out of the children's group and will officially be a youth this year. Where does the time go? I want him youth group though, seeing older teens studying the Bible and having good fellowship time. I think that will be good for him, because most of the kids he's been hanging out with this summer have not had the best influence on his attitude.
I have such a hard time believing the things parents let their kids do....and I'm talking about my brother-in-law and a friend of mine....they just don't have the same morals and values I do. Why let kids, (and yes, I think 14 is still a kid) play those horrible games where they can rape people and do drugs? How crazy is that?
Well, I'd better close this before I get all worked up. I have some surfing to do anyway, looking for a chemistry set and some fun history projects....
Until next time....good night!
Well, I have been rather busy, and didn't get my workouts in for the last two days. I tried to make up a little of it today. I got a 3.5 mile walk in and did a kick-butt leg routine. It's not quite as awesome as the one we used to do, Melissa, but it does the trick.
Travis told me today that he is looking forward to school starting this year. He also gave me some ideas of things he would like to study or try this year. Usually it's like pulling teeth getting feedback from them other than "I don't want to do school". However, we're looking at making books this year, and there is an interest in chemistry. He seems to have an interest in early Amercian history as well...so there's a jumping off point for us.
I have agreed to help plan the Cub Scouts kick-off event for the first week in September. I also need to get my ducks in a row for den activities, it sounds like my den has doubled in size, which is a good thing. I think Tyler and I will be going to Mom and Me camp this winter, as I think he needs a little one on one time.
At church, Travis has graduated out of the children's group and will officially be a youth this year. Where does the time go? I want him youth group though, seeing older teens studying the Bible and having good fellowship time. I think that will be good for him, because most of the kids he's been hanging out with this summer have not had the best influence on his attitude.
I have such a hard time believing the things parents let their kids do....and I'm talking about my brother-in-law and a friend of mine....they just don't have the same morals and values I do. Why let kids, (and yes, I think 14 is still a kid) play those horrible games where they can rape people and do drugs? How crazy is that?
Well, I'd better close this before I get all worked up. I have some surfing to do anyway, looking for a chemistry set and some fun history projects....
Until next time....good night!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Check out this video!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIOogqa-5GA
I haven't figured out how to add the video to my blog, and I'm too tired to do it right not, so I'm just gonna tell you to go check it out. I can so totally relate!
I haven't figured out how to add the video to my blog, and I'm too tired to do it right not, so I'm just gonna tell you to go check it out. I can so totally relate!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Busy, Busy, Busy
I woke up this morning and couldn't believe it was actually Monday morning. What happened to the weekend. With hubby having to work yesterday, and running around all day Saturday, I don't feel like we had a weekend at all.
Today I have been crazy busy, and I am exhausted. I was up about 6:30 with Tommy, had coffee ready to go by the time my workout partner arrived at a quarter after 7:00. We spent an hour and 15 minutes on two different cardio videos, and then I had to feed the baby.
My brother-in-law and sister-in-law got here about 9. She hung out here most of the day while he went to do some work. After I took my workout partner home and got cleaned up for the day. I took advantage of having another adult around to watch the baby. I cleaned up the kitchen and cleaned out my refrigerator, and it was well overdue.
Dinner, some game time with the boys, seeing Jeff off to work, and the next thing I knew it was 4. Where did the time go? My mom got here in time for kick-off at 5, and now I need to get ready to go to my committee meeting this evening.
After the meeting, I have to drop by the grocery store, go to my friends house to pick up her contribution to tomorrow's potluck, and then come home and make apple crumble for the potluck. I hope I get up on time tomorrow.
Gotta Run!
Today I have been crazy busy, and I am exhausted. I was up about 6:30 with Tommy, had coffee ready to go by the time my workout partner arrived at a quarter after 7:00. We spent an hour and 15 minutes on two different cardio videos, and then I had to feed the baby.
My brother-in-law and sister-in-law got here about 9. She hung out here most of the day while he went to do some work. After I took my workout partner home and got cleaned up for the day. I took advantage of having another adult around to watch the baby. I cleaned up the kitchen and cleaned out my refrigerator, and it was well overdue.
Dinner, some game time with the boys, seeing Jeff off to work, and the next thing I knew it was 4. Where did the time go? My mom got here in time for kick-off at 5, and now I need to get ready to go to my committee meeting this evening.
After the meeting, I have to drop by the grocery store, go to my friends house to pick up her contribution to tomorrow's potluck, and then come home and make apple crumble for the potluck. I hope I get up on time tomorrow.
Gotta Run!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Friday, Shopping Day
Well, the hives seem to be gone. He was covered head to toe when he went to bed last night, but they never appeared today at all. Tonight will be a test...last night I had Travis and Tyler trade beds; tonight they will go back to their own beds. If Travis wakes up with hives, I will have to assume it is something on or near his bed causing them.
I have to appreciate my boys. They are very supportive of me getting my exercise time in, and they watch the baby without complaining so I can do it. Every once in a blue moon they will join in with the kickboxing. I have to appreciate my friends too, I doubt I would be doing this well without my support group and encouraging friends.
A friend of mine posted about her Non-Scale Victories this week, I am so very proud of her. I had a NSV of my own this week, one that was also a goal I had set. I needed to be able to button my Cub Scout Leader uniform without it pulling at the bust line. It fits great now! That's a good thing when you consider I actually need to wear it (for the first time) on Monday.
We did some basic shopping today...I can't believe how much diapers, wipes, and Genie refills add up to! $100 doesn't go very far at the grocery store these days either. Wowza!
Well, I have Travis reading over my shoulder as I type. He's waiting for me to help him start his own blog. So, until later dear friends....
I have to appreciate my boys. They are very supportive of me getting my exercise time in, and they watch the baby without complaining so I can do it. Every once in a blue moon they will join in with the kickboxing. I have to appreciate my friends too, I doubt I would be doing this well without my support group and encouraging friends.
A friend of mine posted about her Non-Scale Victories this week, I am so very proud of her. I had a NSV of my own this week, one that was also a goal I had set. I needed to be able to button my Cub Scout Leader uniform without it pulling at the bust line. It fits great now! That's a good thing when you consider I actually need to wear it (for the first time) on Monday.
We did some basic shopping today...I can't believe how much diapers, wipes, and Genie refills add up to! $100 doesn't go very far at the grocery store these days either. Wowza!
Well, I have Travis reading over my shoulder as I type. He's waiting for me to help him start his own blog. So, until later dear friends....
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
A perfectly normal day
I got up this morning, got dressed, changed the baby, and made breakfast. Then we sat down to watch Curious George with Tyler. After awhile, Travis came out complaining that he must have been bit by a bunch of mosquitos. I glanced up at him, and was shocked to see my son completely covered in hives!
I told him to go take a shower, and then dosed him with Benadryl and covered him with anti-itch cream. I changed the sheets on his bed. We went down the list: any new soaps, deodorants, food, plants, etc...? Not that we could think of. I did discover what looks like spider bites on him, 3 of them. The Bendaryl made him tired, so he went in to take a nap. When I woke him for dinner, about 1:30, there wasn't a sign of hives on him at all.
We did our normal chores, decided not to walk in the pouring rain today, and made an apple crumble for desert. Then, about 7:00, Travis comes back out of his bedroom completely covered in hives again. Urgh! So, we went through the routine again. I did some on-line research, and have discovered that disappearing and reappearing is common, and that I am doing what I should be doing. I hope they go away soon, they look terrible!
I feel so bad for him, he's itchy. Poor kid. He's in bed now, they all are...which is why I can type this. I'm praying it goes away soon.
Quick personal update: I only lost 1/4 pound at weigh-in this week, which prompted me to look over my records for the last week. I didn't record what I ate camping, but I know we had s'mores, trail food loaded with nuts and chocolate, potato salads, roasted hot dogs, etc.... I also missed 4 workouts (Friday-Monday). I should be counting it as a blessing that I lost anything, instead of gaining! Oh well, incentive to get right back to work. I'm on track for this week, anyway.
I started a list today of things I need to do soon: look up recipes, make a meal plan for Tommy, decide on a daily schedule for school. I'll need to move my workout from evening to morning when all the normal school year activities start again, which is very soon. I also need to plan out my first month's Cub Scout meetings...it's going to get busy very soon. I should get some rest while I can.
Good Night!
I told him to go take a shower, and then dosed him with Benadryl and covered him with anti-itch cream. I changed the sheets on his bed. We went down the list: any new soaps, deodorants, food, plants, etc...? Not that we could think of. I did discover what looks like spider bites on him, 3 of them. The Bendaryl made him tired, so he went in to take a nap. When I woke him for dinner, about 1:30, there wasn't a sign of hives on him at all.
We did our normal chores, decided not to walk in the pouring rain today, and made an apple crumble for desert. Then, about 7:00, Travis comes back out of his bedroom completely covered in hives again. Urgh! So, we went through the routine again. I did some on-line research, and have discovered that disappearing and reappearing is common, and that I am doing what I should be doing. I hope they go away soon, they look terrible!
I feel so bad for him, he's itchy. Poor kid. He's in bed now, they all are...which is why I can type this. I'm praying it goes away soon.
Quick personal update: I only lost 1/4 pound at weigh-in this week, which prompted me to look over my records for the last week. I didn't record what I ate camping, but I know we had s'mores, trail food loaded with nuts and chocolate, potato salads, roasted hot dogs, etc.... I also missed 4 workouts (Friday-Monday). I should be counting it as a blessing that I lost anything, instead of gaining! Oh well, incentive to get right back to work. I'm on track for this week, anyway.
I started a list today of things I need to do soon: look up recipes, make a meal plan for Tommy, decide on a daily schedule for school. I'll need to move my workout from evening to morning when all the normal school year activities start again, which is very soon. I also need to plan out my first month's Cub Scout meetings...it's going to get busy very soon. I should get some rest while I can.
Good Night!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Tyler's Soup
Here's a proud mommy moment that I just have to share. Last night while I was playing around with pictures on the computer, Tyler came in and asked me if he could make some vegetable soup. I hadn't made dinner yet, so I told him he could.
A little while later, Tyler came back in and told me he had a couple of carrots and a potato. He wanted to know if he could use the mixed vegetables from the freezer. This caught my attention, so I went out to the kitchen to discover that he had peeled and chopped carrots and a potato, and had them in a pot ready to become soup. I told him he could use the mixed veggies, and I chopped up an onion when he asked me to. He added a couple more potatoes, a can of tomatoes, and water to his pot and set it to cook.
We all really liked Tyler's soup, and I appreciated not having to cook dinner. I let him know how very proud I am of him, and of the choices he made. Do you think I can get the 8-year old to cook dinner more often?
A little while later, Tyler came back in and told me he had a couple of carrots and a potato. He wanted to know if he could use the mixed vegetables from the freezer. This caught my attention, so I went out to the kitchen to discover that he had peeled and chopped carrots and a potato, and had them in a pot ready to become soup. I told him he could use the mixed veggies, and I chopped up an onion when he asked me to. He added a couple more potatoes, a can of tomatoes, and water to his pot and set it to cook.
We all really liked Tyler's soup, and I appreciated not having to cook dinner. I let him know how very proud I am of him, and of the choices he made. Do you think I can get the 8-year old to cook dinner more often?
Fun at the Falls
On the trail to the falls.
Isn't it beautiful?
Baby boy wanted to dive right in!
Playing at the foot of the falls.
What a wonderful day!Fun at Camp
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Home From Camp
We are home from Family Camp. Dosewallips is a pretty nice place to camp. We had a guided hike with the ranger, went fishing on the riverbank, hiked over to the Hood Canal where some of the guys dug up clams and oysters, and drove up to a beautiful area where we could swim and wade at the bottom of a waterfall. We also played football, basketball, track ball, badminton, Frisbee, and just hung out with friends.
At campfire on Saturday evening, we had a visit from the ranger and his son (an eagle scout), and had a lot of fun doing skits and singing songs. There was a potluck dinner, which included fresh fried oysters and wonderful clam chowder. A good time was had by all. We are all tired, in need of showers and comfy beds. I will try to post some more pictures in the coming days.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Hi There!
Okay, Rainbow kind of pushed and prodded, and here I am starting a blog. I don't know that my life is all that interesting.
Quick overview of my life in general: We're homeschooling the kids, but haven't started the new school year yet. Jeff is still driving a fuel truck at night, although they keep bouncing him back and forth between the Bremerton plant and the Tacoma plant; they also have him working days as a mechanic sometimes. We're just grateful he's getting hours. I'm just starting to plan Tommy's 1st birthday party.
Travis is a Boy Scout now, Tyler is a Bear in Cub Scouts. I am on the Boy Scout Troops committee, as the advancement chair. I am Tyler's Bear Den Leader in the Cub Scout Pack. I am declining to be the special events chairperson this year.
We're very active in our church, and have many friends there. I taught crafts again this year at VBS, and have agreed to work in the Wednesday evening program this fall, although I don't know what my role will be. I also have a shift in the nursery during the services on the 4th Sunday of each month. Travis is getting older, and will soon be leaving the children's program and joining the youth.
I am actively trying to lose weight and be more healthy. I joined a weight loss support group last November, and have lost nearly 30 pounds since. (That doesn't count the 20 pounds I lost after having the baby and before joining the group). I lost the first 15 in the first 4 months, and the last 15 in the last 2 1/2 months. There were a couple months where I kind of hit a plateau, but I wasn't really working the program, now I wish I had. My doctor should be pleased when I see her this fall. She wanted me to try to lose 30 this year as a start. I am hoping to lose another 20 before I go to see her.
I aim to do 45 minutes of aerobic activity, 5 days each week. I really have a lot of fun doing Turbo Jam, and I also enjoy Belly Dance for Fitness. Aside from the the aerobic activity, the boys and I try to walk at least a mile together every day, pushing the stroller as we go, the boys like to take their bikes along. We've gone to Horseshoe Lake a few times to go swimming this last week. That has been fun.
I recently started making some Barbie furniture for a very special young lady. I have always wanted to make some, ever since I was a little girl and my grandparent's made me Barbie furniture. Of course, I didn't have the resources or the know-how back then. I have sons, so I haven't had an excuse to make it. Now I get to finally see what I am capable of, and live out my dream of making it. LOL! I hope Bella likes it.
Well, that ought to serve as a good introduction to this blog. I don't know if I'll get back to it tomorrow, or if it will have to wait until after the weekend. We are leaving to go camping with the Scouts on Friday. Good Night all!
Quick overview of my life in general: We're homeschooling the kids, but haven't started the new school year yet. Jeff is still driving a fuel truck at night, although they keep bouncing him back and forth between the Bremerton plant and the Tacoma plant; they also have him working days as a mechanic sometimes. We're just grateful he's getting hours. I'm just starting to plan Tommy's 1st birthday party.
Travis is a Boy Scout now, Tyler is a Bear in Cub Scouts. I am on the Boy Scout Troops committee, as the advancement chair. I am Tyler's Bear Den Leader in the Cub Scout Pack. I am declining to be the special events chairperson this year.
We're very active in our church, and have many friends there. I taught crafts again this year at VBS, and have agreed to work in the Wednesday evening program this fall, although I don't know what my role will be. I also have a shift in the nursery during the services on the 4th Sunday of each month. Travis is getting older, and will soon be leaving the children's program and joining the youth.
I am actively trying to lose weight and be more healthy. I joined a weight loss support group last November, and have lost nearly 30 pounds since. (That doesn't count the 20 pounds I lost after having the baby and before joining the group). I lost the first 15 in the first 4 months, and the last 15 in the last 2 1/2 months. There were a couple months where I kind of hit a plateau, but I wasn't really working the program, now I wish I had. My doctor should be pleased when I see her this fall. She wanted me to try to lose 30 this year as a start. I am hoping to lose another 20 before I go to see her.
I aim to do 45 minutes of aerobic activity, 5 days each week. I really have a lot of fun doing Turbo Jam, and I also enjoy Belly Dance for Fitness. Aside from the the aerobic activity, the boys and I try to walk at least a mile together every day, pushing the stroller as we go, the boys like to take their bikes along. We've gone to Horseshoe Lake a few times to go swimming this last week. That has been fun.
I recently started making some Barbie furniture for a very special young lady. I have always wanted to make some, ever since I was a little girl and my grandparent's made me Barbie furniture. Of course, I didn't have the resources or the know-how back then. I have sons, so I haven't had an excuse to make it. Now I get to finally see what I am capable of, and live out my dream of making it. LOL! I hope Bella likes it.
Well, that ought to serve as a good introduction to this blog. I don't know if I'll get back to it tomorrow, or if it will have to wait until after the weekend. We are leaving to go camping with the Scouts on Friday. Good Night all!
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