This morning on the radio the DJ said, "It is a wet one out there. If you have the day off from work, it's a great day to snuggle up with some hot chocolate and watch movies."
I turned to Kendall and said, "Looks like I should be getting the day off from work today. Can I snuggle up and watch movies all day in bed?". I think her blank stare was a definite "NO".
Hmmm..."Cameron, today I'm supposed to be off from work. Can I stay in bed and watch movies?". His look said, "I don't think so, mom. But look on the bright side, I have an ear infection and should be extra cheerful today!" (in his defense, after some Tylenol, he really has been quite fine).
Ahhh...staying at home.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
hair cut
What on earth am I supposed to do with this mop? There is no way I want to spend $15 on a hair cut for an 8 month old. However it really gets in her eyes and hangs over her ears. I know I would butcher it if I tried, but I'm thinking that might be my only option. Hmmm...
Unrelated to Kendall's spazzy hair, last night my parents came out to babysit while Chris and I went out to dinner. Romanos. Penne Gorgonzola. Oh my. Anyway, I thought this was so precious to see right before we left.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
beautiful?
So Jessica nominated me for a "Beautiful Blogger Award" and I have to come up with some random things about myself. But let's back up. Beautiful? Is this referring to my layout? Because Jessica, let's be honest, my template is a standard one by blogger. Not too pretty. But thanks, and I'll still do the random thoughts! :)
1. I used to have the same lunch every day of the week back when I worked as a secretary. Chicken Salad sandwich. I find that I can literally have the same thing days on end and not get tired of it, which is funny considering how much I love to cook.
2. I don't like crafts. If I had to be good at something "crafty", it would be sewing. I would love to sew my own clothes. But honestly, sometimes the fabric and pattern can cost more than a shirt at Target!
3. I have some strange resistance to joining Facebook. I enjoy blogging because it's more personal and you can write more. I don't want to add one more thing to my computer time. I will say one thing about Facebook (from peeking on Chris's account), which is that those quizzes about what superhero you would be have got to be the silliest things I've ever read.
4. I have NEVER had a chocolate dessert that is too rich or that, "Oh, I can only take one bite!". I challenge anyone to give me a recipe or direct me to a restaurant dessert that would be too rich.
5. Our loft upstairs is designated as the "toy area", meaning I don't care that toys are spread across the room 24/7. But in other places of the house (like the living room), I HATE for toys to be left out. I'll usually clean them up during nap time, even though I know they'll come right back out an hour later.
6. One time I left my wallet on top of my car at a gas station. Stupid. Another time I left it in the front compartment of my grocery cart. Again, stupid.
7. I used to think The Duggars (the family with 19 kids) were a little too cheesy. However the more I watched them, the more respect I gained for the parents. Those are some of the most well mannered kids I've ever seen. Kudos to them.
1. I used to have the same lunch every day of the week back when I worked as a secretary. Chicken Salad sandwich. I find that I can literally have the same thing days on end and not get tired of it, which is funny considering how much I love to cook.
2. I don't like crafts. If I had to be good at something "crafty", it would be sewing. I would love to sew my own clothes. But honestly, sometimes the fabric and pattern can cost more than a shirt at Target!
3. I have some strange resistance to joining Facebook. I enjoy blogging because it's more personal and you can write more. I don't want to add one more thing to my computer time. I will say one thing about Facebook (from peeking on Chris's account), which is that those quizzes about what superhero you would be have got to be the silliest things I've ever read.
4. I have NEVER had a chocolate dessert that is too rich or that, "Oh, I can only take one bite!". I challenge anyone to give me a recipe or direct me to a restaurant dessert that would be too rich.
5. Our loft upstairs is designated as the "toy area", meaning I don't care that toys are spread across the room 24/7. But in other places of the house (like the living room), I HATE for toys to be left out. I'll usually clean them up during nap time, even though I know they'll come right back out an hour later.
6. One time I left my wallet on top of my car at a gas station. Stupid. Another time I left it in the front compartment of my grocery cart. Again, stupid.
7. I used to think The Duggars (the family with 19 kids) were a little too cheesy. However the more I watched them, the more respect I gained for the parents. Those are some of the most well mannered kids I've ever seen. Kudos to them.
Friday, January 15, 2010
thoughts
Right now Chris is at Walmart with both kids. It's nice to have a little time. Overall, Cameron is truly the most fun, cute, obedient, silly little boy I could ever want. But there are often times I find myself frustrated and discouraged. I have a lot of guilt for having these feelings. I know, all kids make their moms go nuts sometimes. But those things are "typical" things such as tantrums, not sharing, etc. Because some of the things I have a hard time with are issues that Cam can't control, I feel badly that they get to me.
I'm not going to go into what they are because I feel like that would be disrespectful, in a sense, to him as my son. Why post actions that frustrate me when he has no control over them? But I will say that sometimes I feel like I wish he would throw tantrums, and that those would be our only struggle and something he would grow out of. But that isn't our reality. Things he deals with will get better, but might not ever fully be gone.
On a side note, isn't it interesting that even when you are so frustrated with one of your children, it really only takes about 15 minutes of time away from them to calm down and actually start missing them? By the time they get back from Walmart, I'll be ready to see my little man. I love that.
I'm not going to go into what they are because I feel like that would be disrespectful, in a sense, to him as my son. Why post actions that frustrate me when he has no control over them? But I will say that sometimes I feel like I wish he would throw tantrums, and that those would be our only struggle and something he would grow out of. But that isn't our reality. Things he deals with will get better, but might not ever fully be gone.
On a side note, isn't it interesting that even when you are so frustrated with one of your children, it really only takes about 15 minutes of time away from them to calm down and actually start missing them? By the time they get back from Walmart, I'll be ready to see my little man. I love that.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
spaghetti
Tonight I made spaghetti. Looks pretty good, huh?
The secret is that the noodles you see are actually strands of spaghetti squash. I made this a long time ago and decided to give it another try. It's super easy. After putting the halved squash in the microwave, I just shredded it onto the plate. The best part? 1 cup of pasta has 200 calories. 1 cup of squash has 40! :)
I loved it. Chris? Not so much. But keep in mind that he is REALLY not a vegetable guy. So if you like vegetables (or at least can tolerate them), you should give this a try. :)
The secret is that the noodles you see are actually strands of spaghetti squash. I made this a long time ago and decided to give it another try. It's super easy. After putting the halved squash in the microwave, I just shredded it onto the plate. The best part? 1 cup of pasta has 200 calories. 1 cup of squash has 40! :)
I loved it. Chris? Not so much. But keep in mind that he is REALLY not a vegetable guy. So if you like vegetables (or at least can tolerate them), you should give this a try. :)
Monday, January 11, 2010
disneyland
We went to Disneyland today with my parents. We had such a fun time. The weather was perfect and the Holiday crowds were no where to be seen. To top it off, since my parents drove separately, they took Cam in their car. This A) Was fun for him to get to ride with his Nana and Papa and B) Was such a load off us since car rides (in any length) continue to be stressful with Cam's sensitivities to Kendall's noises.
I can't believe how little Kendall slept. She literally slept 15 minutes from the time we left (9:30) until bedtime. She was still very happy for the most part. I think she enjoyed the constant stimulation. :)
I can't believe how little Kendall slept. She literally slept 15 minutes from the time we left (9:30) until bedtime. She was still very happy for the most part. I think she enjoyed the constant stimulation. :)
Friday, January 8, 2010
trifle
Dear Mr. Trifle,
For the past three days, I have vowed to eat a little healthier since Christmas left my jeans fitting a tad too tight. But each night, you have thwarted my efforts. Even tonight, I told myself I wouldn't partake of the last remains at the bottom...
Chris: How about I bring the last of the trifle in with two spoons?
Kelly: Oh, I don't know...
Chris: I don't have to.
Kelly: Well...go ahead. I'll just have a few bites (yeah right!).
Now that you are out of our house, maybe now my jeans can look forward to once again fitting properly again.
Sincerely,
Kelly
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