Ok here it comes.....

Why, why why do people; generally women. feel that its OK to rude as long as its under the guise of "opinion'? Seriously? I don't give a shit if you think your being constructive- if you wouldn't say it to your preacher, don't say it at all! No your not being "honest" your being a BITCH! NO your not being straight forward; your simply unhappy with your own crappy life and have seen a slight entrance to go and crap all over someone Else's life! Grow up- I am soooo sick of holding my tongue on a particular board- if it wasn't such a public place..Oh hell I can guarantee my posts would be present for about 10 seconds before they were censored out. I can be as nasty, jealous, catty, whatever you call it , as the next one, but I am an adult and I do have this thing called maturity, and its about high time some of those women exercise some of their own!

Bad blogger Baad bad!!

I have been a very bad blogger- and I"m sorry!! Life has been busy, boring, hectic, depressing..... The snow has hit the NW hard this year-, this is very uncommon for us in this region; an abnormality that the cities can NOT deal with properly! Most families have been snowed in, with the roads being way to icy to drive on. MY poor kids are bored to tears!!( So am I for that matter!!) Thank good ness they at least have Christmas tomorrow to break it up!! I am not much of a reader...too busy...I like to really get deep into a book; and frankly having 4 kids seems to get in the way of that quite frequently!! But if your going to read a book this week..OMG read Stephanie Meyers Twilight Series!! The first is just over 500 pages, and I finished it in just a couple days!! I promise you, you will NOT put it ( them) down! It is a 4 book series....and if you can catch it before it leaves the theatres...go see the first movie!!

Sasquatch Sunday

Broke!

Dang, why is it this time of year we are ALWAYS BROKE???? I mean without fail- every year!! It makes it 10 times more stressful doesnt it??? Thank God I have christmas presents bought, and wrapped and under the tree- but the mortgage is late, as are the two cars and phone bills!! CRAP!! it seems like every year at this time I am looking at the calendar counting down the days until freaking tax returns come! I"m think the new year will need to bring some serious financial counseling- this is just getting old!!

Running around in his drawers

Its time. Since the time the boy was 18 months, Cruz has been able to Potty in the toilet when he was placed onto it- More recently if he is naked; will go to the toilet all on his own- never an accident. Its with clothes on that he lacks the self control. However today is D day...Drawers Day!! He is going to run around in his Thomas the Train undies all day!!! He doesn't want to, he's a lazy boy..he wants to put a diaper on and pee pee until the cows come home....but its time. Isn't he cute???

Forgiveness

Its Christmas time; the time to heal all wounds, mend all fences....

Simply Adorable

These are some Halloween pics of my gorgeous niece and nephews : Chloe aka Tinkerberbell, Noah aka Cap't Hook and little Carter; aka Peter Pan!!

Installation of a husband...

I found this today on one of my Baby boys Birth boards....Enjoy!! INSTALLING A HUSBAND Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, and then installed undesirable programs such as NBA 5.0, NFL 3.0 and Porn 6.9. Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6simply crashes the system. Please note that I have tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail. What can I do? Signed, Desperate DEAR DESPERATE, First, keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system. Please enter command: ithoughtyoulovedme.HTML and try to download Tears 6.2 and do not forget to install the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5. However, remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Girlfriend 2.0 or Beer 6.1. Please note that Beer 6. 1 is a very bad program that will download the Farting and Snoring Loudly Beta. Whatever you do, DO NOT under any circumstances install Mother-In-Law 1.0 (it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources.) In addition, please do not attempt to reinstall the Boyfriend 5.0-program. This is an unsupported application and will crash Husband 1.0. In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend Cooking 3.0, Hot Lingerie 7.7 andBoob Job 3.8.DD. Good Luck Babe! Tech Support

The Bread Tree

Now before I tell this I must say; Katie- My dear 14 year old beauty gets very good grades. She is quite competent in many various aspects of life. However I fear she is starting to identify with her beautiful blond highlights! Last night as I was slicing a piece of bread from a fresh loaf I just prepared she exclaimed "you can MAKE bread?" I looked at her in disbelief, and she continued "I thought it GREW like that" So I pressed further and asked "did ya think it like grew from a Tree or something?" She quickly retorted with a quick eye roll and said "oh I"m not DUMB Mom, it's a plant.." So to summarize I said "So, you think that the loaves just pop out of the ground like this?" "Yes" she replied.

Its beginning to look a lot like.....

CHRISTMAS!!!!! I have never been one to ever decorate for a Holiday Before another one has even passed..but I may just have to break my pattern! Cruz is just absolutly in LOVE with all things Christmas! he loves the trees, the lights, the ornaments, the 'nomen" as he calls them...you name it- he loves it!! He begs me to take him to "malmart" as he calls it; "look at the petty tees" "I Wuv Chismas tee's" he has declared! I would also like to add a "gee thanks butthead" to the idiot who was going so fast last that he/she completly FLIPPED their car and crashed into a telephone pole; thus jacking up the ONE road going into our community for HOURS ( and yes we were stuck in it) then in order to fix the pole they shut off power for 12 hours....So once again..Thanks! (BTW: they walked away Fine)

OH and I forgot..its SUNDAY.....

And you know what THAT means don't ya?????? Messin' with satsquatch day.....:<) ******(warning this one has a bare butt)******

So here is the CRAZY part

Of my Crazy wonderful life. OK we have 4 kids, a husband that works god awful fluctuating hours; currently night shifts-, 4 pets...and we are on our way to pick up a hamster and a guinea pig!! ( all against my husbands better judgement)... Pictures to follow...please say a prayer for me-

Litter Box trained

My son that is........ I should just leave it at that and let you wonder..LOL Tonight I was working in the garage when I heard the rush of water....I turned to see where my little boy was peeing ( he was au natural at the time), to find him standing over the cat litter box taking a WEE!! LOL Then the best part.... HE SCOOPED IT!! LOL..so wished I had a camera at the time!!

Funny Funny FUNNY!!

Home made playdough

I made some this morning. Very easy, very cheap, and lots of fun and actually some really great skill building for the kiddos. It is great for strengthening their hands..for future writing!! I know the store bought stuff is semi cheap..but this is made from stuff you probably already have on hand..so therefore in my book....FREE :<) Took me about 10 minutes per batch to make. This will make One batch..I made 3 batches ( one for each color) 1c flour 1c warm water 2tsp cream of tarter 1tsp oil 1/4c salt food color --------------------------------------------------------------- Mix all (food color last) in a pan...cook on med heat ( stir constantly it cooks up FAST) It will only take a min or two...it will be smooth and start sticky and gumming up. Take it over to the cutting board..FLOUR it well and your hands!! Work flour as needed and knead knead knead...it only takes a Min or two. DONE....I put it in some old cleaned out yogurt containers...but you could use ziplock bags as well- You can add koolaid or extracts to the dough for a "smell" if you'd like..but in my experience this only encouraged them to EAT IT!! LOL (which at least with this playdough)

Good workout song

I am always needing inspiration to work out....some songs do it for me..some do not. The one I'm posting has nasty lyrics...but the idea that I could be hot enough that some man would give me what ever I want...well it gets my butt on that treadmill!! (well you KNOW what I mean)LOL So here is my song of the week.

The BEST chocolate cake ever

If you havent tried this..OMgoodness please make one tonight!! Chocolate Mayonaise Cake OK yes, ...I thought "mayo...in CAKE???" Oh yes my friend...it is truly a delight!! Make one and then let me know..cause I know you'll be thank'en me!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- "AUNT'S CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE W/FROSTING 2 c. flour, unsifted 2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder 3 eggs 1 2/3 c. less 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. mayonnaise 1 1/3 c. water Grease and flour two 9 inch pans. In medium bowl mix flour, cocoa, soda and powder. In large bowl mix on high eggs, sugar and vanilla for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy, scraping occasionally. Reduce to low and beat in mayonnaise until blended. Add flour mixture alternately with water. Begin and end with flour (add flour in 4 parts). Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until pick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan. CHOCOLATE FROSTING: 1/3 c. butter, melted 1/3 c. cocoa 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 c. powdered sugar 2 tbsp. milk (more as needed) Whisk together butter and cocoa. Add vanilla. Mix in powdered sugar gradually and alternately with milk. Frost cool cake." http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,186,147177-226200,00.html

Messin with Sasquatch Sunday!!!!

The grocery Game

I can not tell you enough about this site..TRY IT!!! Today I got 17 boxes of Quaker Instant High Fiber ( its yummy and good for you) oatmeal...for under $13!!!! I saved over $38!! I also got top Ramon..OK not a healthy staple, but my kids like it for a quick weekend lunch...I got 72 of them for under $6.00..thats another savings of $3 I got a bag of Science diet dog food for $1.00...yep..another $13 savings!! I got over $180 worth of groceries this week for under $60!! Go to www.grocerygame.com if you'd like to be super nice you could use my email addy for the reference..but I don't even care if you do...just save some money would ya????

Things that need to be invented

1. A remote control finder...enough said on that.... 2. A cell phone finder...You know once that battery dies its impossible to locate! 3. A lost dog finder...Now I realize there are micro chips, but those only work if the pet is found and turned into a pound. I want something that will allow ME to locate that damned dog while he's running all around the neighbor hood! 4. A cordless phone finder ( see #2) 5. A washer/dryer all in one machine. 6. A diet pill that actually Suppresses your appetite!!

MMMMM THIS is GOOD

I made some CHEAP yummo fixens todays ( yes I said Fixens..I have now sunk to the depths of my Southern Boy husband..God help me..LOL) The best part is its Cheap..and I love good CHEAP food!! It is Pizza sticks SO here ya go... 1 C warm water 2 T olive oil 1 T sugar 1.5 tsp. salt 3 C bread flour, unsifted 2.5 tsp. active dry yeast Set bread machine cycle to DOUGH. Makes 2 thin pizza crusts or 1 thick crust. Roll dough out, add preferred toppings, and bake in a 450 degree oven for 15-17 minutes for thin crust or 16-18 minutes for thick crust. Then take the dough divide it up into oh I dont know 10-12 peieces..roll each peiece up into little snakes and then flatten with a rolling pin ( the kids loved this)...sprinkle your pizza fixings inide...I used grated Mozz cheese and pepperonis slices that I chopped up) then pinch the middles closed and give it a good squeeze with your whole hand to make sure its closed..it doesnt need to look pretty....bake close together and sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for the time above- Give each person a little bowl of marina or spaghetti sauce and let them dip!! MMMMMM...perfect Saturday afternoon food :<)

One more Political Post

Just One more...and then I'm done...The New President elect has been named...so we will just look forward to the future and pray it comes with many blessings. OK...here goes..... Just because one VOLUNTEERS to enter the Military does NOT mean they are OK with Dying for their country. That was the past...yes they are trained to...prepared to..even told they will...BUT they do NOT want to- There fore all of you Republicans who say "well No one MADE them...they weren't DRAFTED" OMG could I come over and beat you? Thats like saying "well you knew flying in that airplane you could die...so you should be content when you do" The reason enlistment is UP is because the economy is sooo shitty, people know its a guaranteed paycheck- they want to feed their families....they do NOT enlist to further the political and unethical doings of the government. They have families just like YOU...they love their babies...just like YOU...they want a free and safe place to live...once again JUST LIKE YOU....I swear its like people have classified military members into this seperate box ...as if their deaths as horrible as they are; are somewhat ok...cause thats their job!

My first time

And this is better than THAT!!! I gots me an awardy!!!! Whoot whoot...and a Toot de toot!!!!! One of my best gals who comments for me..even when I severely FAIL her and others in that department.....:0, gave me an award today...LOVE IT!!!! Thanks Doll!! I love her blog..if you haven't read it...do....her writing style makes the hairs on my neck stand up sometimes....its GOOD- and I love me some good writing!! Here is her link http://nunez-thewayitis.blogspot.com/ Now to pass this on to another deserving blog...hmmmmmm You know all my favs have been awarded..so let me do some reading tonight..its a BIG decisions after all :<) Ok I checked and I know who I want...... the drumroll please....... Kim ~ http://stressedmomma.blogspot.com/ Marla ~ http://justmythoughts.typepad.com/just_my_thoughts/

Creative punishment

Today I got up at my usual 5:45 for my Daycare kiddos. I made coffee, got chocolate milk for the boys and bottle for the baby. I helped Katie with her hair; when I also asked her if she had made her bed and turned off her light ( mind you I knew she hadn't) She replied "no" and that she would. I said if you don't start turning that light off I will remove all of the light bulbs in her room and she can use her damned cell phone to do her makeup with! (note I'm late on that cell phone bill and she will most likely LOSE that light too). After she left for school I went upstairs to wake up the other 2 and Chris...she did NOT make her bed NOR turn off the light! I went ahead and got out the step ladder and took out her bulbs. I then made Chris' breakfast, lunch and dinner ( he's working swings now), cleaned out the cat box, made Cruz's bed, changed 3 diapers and did a quick load of laundry. The other two were made a delicious (if I may say so myself) omelet and waffle with apple juice for breakfast. They fought during breakfast and the juice was spilled all over the table and all over the food. After I got done yelling at them for their careless disregard towards my early morning culinary efforts...I too reminded them to make their beds. Both assured me they had..I even asked Miss Kennedy twice; warning her of the consequences of her dishonesty. She assured me once again she had. So once again I trudged upstairs to see that while Kayla did indeed make her bed ( although it looked like a 2 year old had done it..but hey it was done) her pile of clothes I had given her last night with instructions to put them away; were NOT done. Kennedy; Nope none , nothing ZERO was done. The bed...unmade, the clothes she was also given to put away...still sitting on the dresser. So I sit here...and I have to say very disappointed in my girls. I mean I know they are not always going to make their beds, or tidy up...but to look right at me and LIE? Even after being asked if they had done it and LIE to me? So today's efforts will be spent entirely on dreaming up some VERY creative punishments...something that will REALLY get to them...any idea's are welcomed!

I'm feeling hope~

Thank God tonight.....America has voted for a change. Obama IS our next President. I feel hopeful for the first time in years. It is time for a change, and change is HERE! Thank you God!

Who woulda' Thunk?

4 weeks of SCREAMING...I mean Oh my God she must have gotten run over by a Truck SCREAMING..is Gone all from the eruption of no not Mount. St Helen's, No not another Tsunami..No a freaking top tooth!!!! AMEN..that is all!!!

Camera envy!!

I frequent a photography board on Preg.org. Well I should clarify and say that I lurk a photography board...I am in just awe of the work some of those ladies exhibit- its truly amazing what one can do with just a simple camera and a TON of skill. So I told my husband that for Christmas I wanted a fancy smancy new camera. I have a Nice beginners camera...its the Kodak easy share P850. It really takes Nice pics..its not your typical P&S..but its NOT a NIKON D80... But the Nikon new is upwards of $900....:,0...thats alot of dough Mr. Magoo!!! I was going to get a used one on Ebay...they can be had for around $300...but then I thought...do I deserve this? have I done any research, or read through any of the great books I have or tutorials made available to me? Nope. I just think I'll pull that beauty out of the box and BAM.....I'm a photographer.... Nope, I told the husband to get me a new 50mm lens for my ole Kodak..maybe some lighting or a new external flash...Then when I have done my homework I will go out and buy what I deserve. However I did want to share this cool pic I took this summer with my Ole camera....make sure you click on it to enlarge and see its details...

Sundays are now......

Messin with Sasquatch days.... I love these commercials and would like to add a little humor to our upcoming weeks... So here is my first installment of Messin with Sasquatch.....

Happy Halloween

Not much to report today- just wanted to wish you all a Very Happy Halloween!! BOO!

Betrayed~

Cleaning out the closets

That's what I feel like I need in my life right now- a good cleaning! A few months ago I had 'cleaned' up my health; I was eating clean; had cut sugar and all refined crap carbs from my diet, was drinking gallons of water, taking daily vitamin's, Working out and Loving it, and just over all feeling positive and loving life. Now I am back to eating like poo, no exercise, and surrounding myself with negative people in my life. So today is a good day to sweep out the cobwebs. So today is my Jan 1st.... I resolve to: Stop eating sugar...all forms of it....especially the FAKE stuff ( man thats bad for you..read up on what they make it with...) Start srinking 10+ glasses of water a day.... Take my vitamins Exercise everyday...No excuses Surround myself with ONLY positive people...period Get back to church...stop making excuses and FIND ONE!!! Start making time for my kids...quality time :<) Anyone care to join me?

Pink is my Favorite Color

OK ladies although it is nearing the end of the Month; Breast cancer Awareness Month that is...it is always to be aware of your breast health. Here are some important factoids: Only 5-10 percent of breast cancers are hereditary. This means we have a lot more control over our risk than we previously thought. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that each year, over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and over 40,000 die. One woman in eight either has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Approximately 1,700 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die each year. The odds of getting the disease do increase as you age. But breast cancer can occur at any age. That's why all women need to be vigilant. Though experts recommend yearly mammograms starting at age 40, your doctor may suggest that you start even earlier if you have a family history of breast cancer at a young age. About 1 out of every 7 women will get breast cancer over a 90-year life span. The Good news: By doing all steps – monthly breast self-exams, annual clinical exams and annual mammograms starting at the age of 40 – you give yourself the best chance to live your best life possible. More than 95% of women whose breast cancer is caught in its earliest stages will be healthy and disease-free within 5 years after their diagnosis and treatment. Here are a couple of great informative websites for you- Please Ladies also take a moment to click on the link below to give someone a Free Mammogram- So think Pink and lets help FIND A CURE!! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=2 http://www.liv.com/ http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/How-To-Help/

My song of the week

This is the best blues buster!! Just picture yourself on the beach sippen a drink :<) Its called I'm Yours ~ by Jason Mraz Enjoy

Life is getting tough

It always seems to get sorta rough this time of year for us. No visible pattern as of yet, just seems like the ends get harder and harder to reach this season. It also gets compounded by depression on my part. I hate being broke during the holidays. I could care less if we had no money in the summertime; I mean heck we have the pool what more could we need? But in the winter time? No no...there is so much to do...and it all takes money it seems..Or does it??? I think its all in ones perception..I have a lovely house..whose payments are pretty much current, I have a great husband ( most of the time), 4 healthy happy kids, pets that I love, my own health...I have 90% of the Christmas shopping done and wrapped, and I am craft Mama !! So there it is..... When I'm blue I just look at this face to cheer me up.......

Theres No place like Home....

I sewed this the day of the dance....Meet Dorothy! (notice the little sister in the background please)

Beware of Teen!

I should make this into a sign!! It would scare people more than a Beware of Dog! To all my dear friends that just have babies at home...I hate to break it to you..but this is your future...... I wonder if teens are undiagnosed Bipolar disorder sufferers? I swear these days its laugh laugh fun fun one second...Hiss spit scowl the next..its all I can do to either not beat her or cry!! Gawd help me...

The Man Room

I have convinced the husband that he really needs a space of his own. *wink wink* See we have 6 people crammed into this house- Its a normal sized home; that seems at times to be busting out of its seams! Seeing as we are not going anywhere; thank you housing market...we need to make our space work for our needs. When my husband wants to relax...he wants SILENCE...well thats a little impossible with 4 kids- then when the kiddos want a friend over or worse yet a sleep over, he is even worse! Basically they are supposed to stay up in their bedrooms all night! oooh Fun Fun!! I have explained to him that I would rather have the kids here where I can better 'see' what they are doing, then send them off to others houses where I have no control- Mind you I have teens...enough said right? So he has agreed!!!!! AMEN! So I will begin work this month to make this happen!! I"m pretty darn excited!! Now I say we just 'door' off the front room- it has couches, computer and plenty of 'dance' room....he says he'd rather just stay in the garage. Well there is aone slight problem..its FREEZING in the winter and HOT in the summer..so I dont think that would work.. ANyhoo.....thats my mission this month-

College Graduate!!

Well thats it..I'm Done!! I officially took my last exam last night- which was so much fun with Cruz on my lap screaming for boobie...ugh..I can't say I went out with a Bang, but I just wanted to PASS that dang class and be done with it!! I knew I needed 2 points to pass the class..so I stopped at 25..LOL I had to write the Professor an email after; I just couldn't have him thinking what a Dumb ass I must be!! I explained things a little bit and he wrote me the kindest reply ever- So thats it....now what? I dont have any desire to join the workforce as of yet- I still have alot of raising to do with my kiddos- and honeslty I just refuse to give that priveledge to anyone else- cause it is you know- a priveldge to get to witness these little beings grow, mature, and prosper..It may not feel like it sometimes- The times when money is tight, or they are spitting on you, or hitting the keyboard with a stick "ouch Cruz..stop please"!! But it is....and its gone way to fast!

Clean Freak or Slob?

Which are you? I like things neat...and tidy. BUT I also like to sleep in a Sunday ( or who am I kidding Saturday too) and leave the dishes for a bit, let clothes lye where they fall, leave the beds undone etc...for a BIT...not days. I do not like a sink full of dishes, I do not nasty floors. Yes I like to play with the kids, roll on the floor with the dog, cuddle up with the kitten...but why do those things have to be separate from cleaning the house? I was told today that my home was not normal- because its clean; which is ridiculous, as I sit here with toys covering my floors, laundry in piles that begs to be folded, and pets longing to be walked. However I guess the difference is I will fold this laundry today and put it away, I will pick up the toys ( with he boys help I pray), and the pets will be ignored a day longer ( lol sorry Spike). I am a SAHM....Isn't this my job?? I think SAHM's are becoming a dying breed, instead women are playing with the kids, taking care of the babies and calling it a day. Pardon my old fashioned nature, but that's silly- There is enough time in the day..especially if you do a little each day, and not let it pile up on you. Sorry, but if I"n not normal I think I'll stay that way!

Congrats to the Following.....

Katie & Erin on their upcoming babies!!!!! Couldnt be happier for ya ladies ( well if it was me, maybe I little more)...LOL But you know I love ya both!!!! Have a happy and healthy 9 months!!! And I have free round trip airlines ticket just waiting to be used Erin, so I may just have to fly over there and see your new little one!!

My Green efforts

I buy 5-6 newspapers every week for coupons. If your interested in saving HUNDREDS of dollars a month on your groceries go to www.thegrocerygame.com and try their $1 month trial (use me a reference pretty please...denverb12003@yahoo.com)..I get free weeks.. Anyways..most of the time I just recycle the rest of the paper; sort of a waste it feels. However I do keep the comics section. I have decided to use them for gift wrapping this X-mas season. I bought some pretty ribbon ( on sale of course) and I think they turned out very nice,and FREE!! Man I hate buying paper that literally just ripped off in seconds. I feel the same about Toilet paper, but I refuse to wipe with the comics..I just draw the line there....... Also I made these cute ornaments...I want to make one for each family member for gifts ( not animals, but a mini representaion of each member) and box them up pretty with tissue...what a cheap, and personalized gift..if I say so myself. They are just dough ornaments..really easy to make..and fun to do with the kids 3 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 cup Hot water Mix.....mold bake on a Greased cookie sheet 275 degrees for 2 hours paint, mod podge or poly and done!!

Its Christmas time

Sorry I erased what I wrote..will fix later...

Autumn Delights = waistline expansion News at 7

Is it just me, or does the cold crisp autumn days stir up the Betty Crocker in you? Honest to God, I look at the weather; see that its cold and dreary and just automatically start to dream about baking carrot cakes, zuccinni bread, whole wheat bread loaves, and so on and so on. "Oh Lisa", I say, "you need enjoy the bounties with your kids, bake them goodies and partake in their tastiness with them, there is plenty of time to lose weight"...Who is that evil person in my ear? I swear its true!! Like I need to store up for a long winters sleep; like I"m a friggen Bear!! Nope- I just look like one. mmm...I think I need to make some sugar cookies and cocoa. (you can see how well my Atkins attempt is going this time....*sigh*

OK day one (again)

Back on the Atkins wagon...... Crap I need to get some semblance of self control back into my daily consumption of food! ON Atkins I have 100% complete control. I know many say "Oh I could n e v e r give up my..... Chocolate bread rice cereal you fill in the blanks with what you 'can't ' give up- Its all been said by me as well; but I am here to say; you can! Oh trust me my friend there is NOTHING (IMO) more empowering than conquerring your addiction to food. WIth ATkins ( once the magic Ketosis sets in ) you honestly have the power to make chocolate chip cookies for your kiddos and NOT be tempted to lick the spoon, you can pass out Halloween candy till the cows come home without even a slight temptation...I promise its is- In Feb of this year I started and by May had lost over 55 lbs.... Now since May I have been literally sitting on my ass and eating..so surprise some weight has come back!! No Not all of it plus some as the rumors would say about Atkins..but enough to really make me feel like a Loser!! So here it is...my public proclomation..I"m back on Atkins,,,for GOOD!! Also to note: the myths that you have to give up all those previously listed items is also false- In the beginning your training yor body to operate in a more efficient manner...later if wish ( and you wont), you may reintroduce these crappy items back in moderation. However, there are a TON of replacement receipes that are yummy!!

Will I won't I ?

Ever get pregnant again?? In a nutshell; my 35 year old ovaries think that they are 90 year old ovaries! It has been an ongoing fight for over 14 years. Maybe its time I give up the fight? I can't even say 100% that I even want anymore...God that should be a no brainer right? I can't seem to figure out if its a true baby longing or just a "just cause I can't' thing. That has always been the thing that has spurred me on in life- just tell me I can't...I dare you! The dr.'s have all but about given up on me...heck I'm not even a good enough canidate for IVF..unless I use someone elses eggs....and honestly I would, but it just costs too damned much. I like my tiny itty bitty minescule amount of ME time I get a day...another baby would just eat that up.....another baby would also eat up any remaining money in our already tight budget. Another baby would be adorable for about 2 years, then would be exactly what I have now... I Love being a Big family...but much bigger becomes a whole 'nother monster....you dont just go to Disneyland, you dont just go to dinner, you dont just book a hotel...you can't ( there are too many in your party), and you definitly do not fly anywhere!! I say all of this based on OUR income mind you...I know there are plenty of big families with incomes to match so of course this doesnt apply to them... I wish I could just Morph a little faster into a 60 year old Grandma...if I didnt have the choice I would be somuch more content..I think its the choice rather the outcome that is killing me. Is 4 enough? Would 5 be enough? Is this really about more kids, or just about my inability to make a concrete decision and be happy with it? I am so jealous of those gals who can make the choice to have one or 2 and be completly happy about it..In fact I know someone who would be Pissed if she had another..I want that! *sigh*.......

I Heart Britney

Well ok, I don't approve of any of the personal choices she has made, and lets face it the bald look wasnt flattering for her either.... However...I love her music...always have ; I won't play like I dont. If that makes a teeny bopper wanna be (yeah I said that..that automatically makes me 50) then so be it!! I hope she comes back like a Lion..... So for your listening pleasure, her new video.... (not for the kiddos) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-23EToh43M I also love Miss Taylor Swift. What a talented, beautiful young girl she is! Here is her newest single... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKAzgBMWxc

Pumpkin Patch

So I braved the pumpkin patch today with (2) 2 year olds and a 7 month old..I know Kelly from my BB would say "And?....." LOL ( she is a brave Mama of 2 year twins and an adorable newbie)

However I am not a new mommy...I have teens for petes sakes and a 2 year old!! Doesnt that qualify me for some award?? LOL I'm joking .....sorta

Speaking of teens I saw the funniest Halloween decoration/sign today...

It read

YOU CANT SCARE ME.........I HAVE TEENS!!

Omg is that true or what?????

Anywho,....the kids were dolls at the farm. They loved petting the animals, chasing the chickens and riding the tractor/hayride. They got to pick out their own cute little pumpkins and each swiped a bag of M&M's I had to pay for...:[

A nice change of pace

In all the mud slinging of politics.... This was a welcome breath of fresh air.... I do believe I am now a Mama for Obama...

While I respect Mr. McCain, I cannot for the love of my family and most importantly my husband and his fellow troops, I must vote for anything that is Opposite Bush. http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=10248680&ch=4226723&src=news

Happy Friday to ya.....

I'm finally one of those who truly looks forward to the weekends....Now that I am a working Mama (LOL ok a nanny, but still...) I sooooooo look forward to those 2 precious days off! Is it because I look forward to spending more time bonding with my loved ones? How how about some extra time to cuddle up on the couch with a good book and a warm cup of coffee? Or could it be ............................................................. ..................................................... ......................................... ................................ .......................... ................. I GET TO SLEEP IN!!! Whoot whoot!!!!

Love Photoshop...

Love this program!!

I tell ya its worth the investment....Buy it if you can...borrow it and bootleg ....even better ;')

I have taken some really blah looking pics and turned them into some great photo creations.

Here is an example...see the same picture below to compare. Think Christmas cards!!!

Ok..she is cute....

We had a brief moment of silence today...followed by a shower of smiles and coo's.....

Evil cookie

Cruz is sharing...cookies.....

Why do you sit here...taunting me? Knowing full well I can't partake in your sweetness; you evil Girl Scout cookie....Look at you...you think your so cool sweet, so chocolatly..so desirable....

I hate you cookie

Good boy weinner...good dog!!

Sick still.....

Cruzee is sick...Kennedy is still sick ( she is by far Much sicker:<( poor dear!

Isnt he pathetic looking?? Send him some soup would ya?

Halloween!!!!

I love Halloween!

I know some do not...for that I will never fully understand. I think people like that really over complicate life in general. You can turn anything into 'evil', but why? Why when there is soooo much obvious unescapable evil already so very present in our world?

Halloween is a fun day ( or month for crazy's like me), where you can dress up, pass out sweets, get a little scared, and just enjoy a day thats NOT about gifts!

It seems every other Holiday has been turned into a gift giving occasion. With 4 kids, this gets not only expensive, but it makes me resentful at times.

Halloween is one of the remaining days where its all about the fun sans the gifts.

Boo!

I Hate T-mobile and you should too!

OMG...I am steaming mad tonight!!!

We live in a rural area that does not get good or really any cell phone reception. My husband and I have cell phones because when he is at work he can call us while he's on the road, and I like to have one for emergencies, in case the kids need me ect....last year I added a line for Katie ( against my better judgement) and then after MUCH whining we added one for Kayla in June.

Now mind you I have specifically asked the T-mobile reps when ever I speak to them ( and I mean like every month) the same question..."Because we get zero reception in our zip/area code; if we were to cancel EARLY would we be free from any early term fee? The resounding answer has always been YES. YES YES and YES!! I especially asked this question in June before I activated Kaylas account...they said YES. I then decided to cancel the account in sept- She never really had a use for it and with zero recept. here at home, the phone is really of NO use to her. So I called to cancel. "yes, no problem, I see your area has no reception....No term fee" I was told. Well this months bill showed her phone was still active, I call "Um yes ma'am you had to cancel within the buyers remorse period" WTH???? That was NEVER said to me...not once in the 20 times I have asked....."Oh well there is NO documented calls that you ever asked this Ma'am" Again, WTF? So I'm a liar now? I said well she didnt d o c u m e n t that I asked for the line to be canceled last month now did she? OMG....I"m so getting Jesse.....http://www.king5.com/localnews/consumer/

You can bet your ASS I will NOT renewing with T mobile...nor should you- they have TERRIBLE customer service.

Too cute to not post

I know I said I had flem to clean up..I did I did..( YUCK),but I wanted..no I needed to post this cute pic of the cuties i have on hand...

Cruz and his buddie Ethan...yes I have (2) 2 year olds 5 days a week ( oh and a 7 month old who screams 24-7..but we love her:<)....

Anyways here is a pic of the two of them chillen out eating some pop corn and juicen it!!

Also I had to add a snip-it about Kayla....that girl has been begging me for wedge high heals since the dawn of time! She thinks she is too short..now I have explained to her that she is NOT,in fact according to the dr, she is very average- BUT she happens to be friends with alot of Tall kids, so she thinks she is the odd one;.) so I finally orderded her some from ebay.....

here they are..( well actually they are on top...I havent quite gotten the hang of this blogger layout)...anyone wanna place bets on when she'll break her neck? She think

she is cool now casue she's taller than her sister (katie)....Which is funny as Katie is short; so thats not really much of a feat....

Munch house Mom??

I know this sounds awful, heck it sounds awful to type it...but secretly there is a small part of me that Likes when my kids get sick...ok ok wait a minute...before you jump to conclusions, NO I would never ever make them sick..but when they are sick they are so helpless, and quiet and gooooooood!! See where I'm going? Now of course it breaks my heart to see any of my kids sick, and I am a dutiful nurse to the Im, working round the clock to esnure their speedy recovery, but dang for a brief moment in time; its one of the 4 that is NOT fighting with another, or sassing me or Chris, or causing any type of trouble at all!! Now the exception to this; cause there always is...is Katie- Oh my God, when she is sick it is always more work than its worth...she is just like her father!! Speaking of him....he told me yesterday he was coming home early because his back hurt...O M G ....if I could have blown my head off I would have; as that would have been better than dealing with that man and his back woes! I know it hurts him, and can only imagine the amount of pain he has endured, but GO TO THE T*&%*&% DR!!! UGH -Ladies enough said-

So anyways, kennedy is now puking up flem...not one of the attributes I love, but Nurse Lisa needs to be back on duty..so I am signing off for now.

Poor Kennedy; send her some virtual soup would ya?

Why can't I diet?

Aaack, everyday...same song and dance....I start the night before; disgusted with myself; vowing to be better the next day. I did it before...I was soooo on track; lost 55 lbs- was looking great, feeling great- then it stopped. I just stopped.WHY DID I STOP??? I have started gaining back the weight..and losing my self esteem in the process...:<( Booooo-

So anyways, I start the day off with big plans...and by 4 pm I'm craving sugar baaaad and I cave!

I just bought these jeans Friday...its Tuesday and they're already tight? HUH? I must be gaining by the second..crap! Its soo depressing. I set myself up for failure everyday...Diet pills dont hold a candle to my hunger..I swear I think I'm half cow!! I could easily graze an entire field!

This is not self love day :<(.....

On a bright note; Cruz is actually cleaning up his toys!! ( in exchange for boobie) WHOO HOO I think Ill bake a cake and eat it!! LOL joking...(sorta)

I would like to put a plug in for South beach chocolate covered soynuts...I know...soynuts? But I promise they are absolutly yummy!!! Go get yourself some!!! Plus they are only 100 calories!!

ok well I need to get to bed to be fresh for the baby's scream fest tomorrow.....6 am to 5 pm of non stop screaming...who hoooo...you know your jealous....dont lie......;,)

Ok so hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for me.....and you..have a good one!

Things a Mom does NOT want to hear....

Lets start at the bottom........

"Mom, I puked on the couch"... kennedy age 9

No Cruz, please do NOT mop the dog

No Cruz, please do NOT Mop Ethan...( my sweet 2 year old that I babysit)

Please Chris, do not Oust the Dog again..I do not think that was what they meant by removing odors...you may just remove HIM from this earth that way-( um yeah, no excuse,...Chris is 36!!)

Borrowed from Gina.."Please Carter, put your weiner away....No Do NOT taunt the dog with your weiner! (Carter is 4)

I have to laugh, because with out these kids, what would we do with ourselves?

With that behind us....I am in week 7 of my class from H e l l !!! One week to go!!! I only have to pass that thing to Graduate...Graduate from College!!! Is that for real? Holy Cow.....I"ms smart!! NOT!! I"m so glad to have it over...I will start the process for my teachers certification sometime after the new year..I just need some time to relax..LOL Is that possible with 4 kids, 2 more that I babysit. and constantly working hubby? Well as much as possible I guess....

My Grandma turned 96 years old thid weekend!!! Can you believe that? I swear she is going to out live us all~ Happy Birthday Grandma Tuller!! We love you!!