Thursday, October 11, 2007
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
My Store
I looked around for a little bit and was debating doing an on-line store. I've had a couple people ask..... So I found a free one and have begun setting it up http://miasmamma.flyingcart.com/. I didn't tell anyone so I was taking my time. Some things are a little screwed up but I figured I'll take my time setting it up and then telling people. Well, I actually got an order last night. That's CRAZY! How did they find me. This site is free for 10 products and 3 transactions a month. If I actually get more I may actually have to upgrade to pay for the site. Didn't really see that coming.The other thing I don't like about the site is that I don't have a way to set the quantity of my stock. So if everybody tries to order the same thing, I'm screwed. If anyone has a better site, let me know. Yes, I do know about Etsy shop but you have to pay fees just like Ebay.
So today, I actually have an order to fill. I'm big business now baby.
I looked around for a little bit and was debating doing an on-line store. I've had a couple people ask..... So I found a free one and have begun setting it up http://miasmamma.flyingcart.com/. I didn't tell anyone so I was taking my time. Some things are a little screwed up but I figured I'll take my time setting it up and then telling people. Well, I actually got an order last night. That's CRAZY! How did they find me. This site is free for 10 products and 3 transactions a month. If I actually get more I may actually have to upgrade to pay for the site. Didn't really see that coming.The other thing I don't like about the site is that I don't have a way to set the quantity of my stock. So if everybody tries to order the same thing, I'm screwed. If anyone has a better site, let me know. Yes, I do know about Etsy shop but you have to pay fees just like Ebay.
So today, I actually have an order to fill. I'm big business now baby.
Monday, October 08, 2007
High Flying Soccer Action
Lauren in action, Mason the engrossed spectator, Grandpa the professional photographer, and Mo the team manager doing official soccer business with binder in hand.
Lauren's team won 2-1 with Lauren scoring both goals showing us all why she made the Varsity team as a freshman. (she's a sophomore now and this is a league team not the school's). It was almost 90 degrees for the past week and today is forecasted at 88. This is Michigan in October, CRAZY!
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Saturday
Saturday started out with the Fire Truck parade. Which was really nice. I thought it was going to be loud but it was not in the least. Definitely family friendly.
After the parade we walked down to the Farmer's Market.
This is Mia walking back from the Farmer's Market. As you can see she decided to wear her fairy dress (from her dress-up trunk). People would say, "Oh, look at the cute butterfly!". She would give the evil eye as she says she is "Fairy Princess Barbie". Duh!
Saturday started out with the Fire Truck parade. Which was really nice. I thought it was going to be loud but it was not in the least. Definitely family friendly.
After the parade we walked down to the Farmer's Market.This is Mia walking back from the Farmer's Market. As you can see she decided to wear her fairy dress (from her dress-up trunk). People would say, "Oh, look at the cute butterfly!". She would give the evil eye as she says she is "Fairy Princess Barbie". Duh!
I have not been fighting her on her outfit changes for the most part. Last Friday she went to the library as Jasmine. I figure she doesn't have that much longer before it's socially unacceptable to parade around in costume everyday might as well live it up now. She was a little grumpy and asked us why people kept looking at her so I guess it's a relief that she's not dressing up for the attention.
Mike and I went to Perredies restaurant last night and had a great night out. We ordered our first BOTTLE of wine since we've had the kids and had no problem finishing it. I had to go to the bathroom at the restaurant and got in line behind some guy to wait. It seemed to take forever and I almost said to the guy, "If it takes this long, I probably don't want to go in" to be funny. A girl comes out of the bathroom and the guy turns to me and says, "you can go in, I was just waiting for her". I saw them later holding hands at the bar. I wonder what he would have said back to me.
Friday, October 05, 2007
He's cool. He's clean. He's a love machine.
When you shop the clearance rack at Target this is the kind of stylin' outfit you get. T-shirt and shorts together=less than $5. If he grows up to say stuff like, " Listen, I was wandering. Can I ask you a question? Uh... was your father a meat burgler? Here's why I ask: because it looks like somebody stole two fine hams and shoved them down the back of your dress. " you know his mother was a huge influence in his toddlerhood.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Pedicure
Today was the first "kid swap" day. Me and two of my friends started a kid swap. We each take a turn watching all the kids while the other two moms get some alone time. This was Mike's idea to help keep my sanity. He does have good ideas now and then. So between 3 moms (and 6 kids) you have 1 turn of watching kids and 2 turns of free time. Love it! So today, I went and got that pedicure that I've been talking about FOREVER. I also decided to step out of my normal conservative color choice and had the toes painted bright pink. Well a little darker tone so that it wouldn't look tacky but brighter than I've ever done. I figure it's so rarely done, why not go with a "notice my feet" color. Mia noticed. Now she's bugging me to do her nails too.
Last night my niece called and volunteered her babysitting services Saturday night:) She said the catch is that I have to take her to her soccer game (also in Holland) Sunday. Some catch since we like to go see her play when she's in our area anyway. The big test will be to see how much Mike and I can actually converse about that's not centered around our children. It's hard to believe we were ever individual people since I can't seem to talk for 5 minutes now without bringing up something about the kids. I'm looking forward to a dinner for two.
Today was the first "kid swap" day. Me and two of my friends started a kid swap. We each take a turn watching all the kids while the other two moms get some alone time. This was Mike's idea to help keep my sanity. He does have good ideas now and then. So between 3 moms (and 6 kids) you have 1 turn of watching kids and 2 turns of free time. Love it! So today, I went and got that pedicure that I've been talking about FOREVER. I also decided to step out of my normal conservative color choice and had the toes painted bright pink. Well a little darker tone so that it wouldn't look tacky but brighter than I've ever done. I figure it's so rarely done, why not go with a "notice my feet" color. Mia noticed. Now she's bugging me to do her nails too.
Last night my niece called and volunteered her babysitting services Saturday night:) She said the catch is that I have to take her to her soccer game (also in Holland) Sunday. Some catch since we like to go see her play when she's in our area anyway. The big test will be to see how much Mike and I can actually converse about that's not centered around our children. It's hard to believe we were ever individual people since I can't seem to talk for 5 minutes now without bringing up something about the kids. I'm looking forward to a dinner for two.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Bed Drama
So after looking around for the "perfect bed" for Mia's room. Mike and I found one at a local store we liked but it came with this additional chair mattress that we didn't like. They wouldn't sell them separately so we decided to get the loft bed at Ikea. So to sum up I looked for months, went to the furniture store 2 weekends (2nd visit) ago and finally went to Ikea last Saturday. Monday I see the bed we wanted on Craigslist. I called her up and she said someone else was coming to take it. Last night she called me up and said the other person backed out so we went and got it. It was the same price as what we bought the new bed at Ikea for but it included the mattress and desk. I have to go back to Ikea anyway so taking the bed back shouldn't be a huge deal. It's just funny how the timing on things work. Last night was the first night in weeks that we didn't have children in our bed at 3am. I hope the novelty of the new bed buys me some good sleep for awhile.
So after looking around for the "perfect bed" for Mia's room. Mike and I found one at a local store we liked but it came with this additional chair mattress that we didn't like. They wouldn't sell them separately so we decided to get the loft bed at Ikea. So to sum up I looked for months, went to the furniture store 2 weekends (2nd visit) ago and finally went to Ikea last Saturday. Monday I see the bed we wanted on Craigslist. I called her up and she said someone else was coming to take it. Last night she called me up and said the other person backed out so we went and got it. It was the same price as what we bought the new bed at Ikea for but it included the mattress and desk. I have to go back to Ikea anyway so taking the bed back shouldn't be a huge deal. It's just funny how the timing on things work. Last night was the first night in weeks that we didn't have children in our bed at 3am. I hope the novelty of the new bed buys me some good sleep for awhile.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
The return of Bela
Mia has had this cat purse for at least a year now. It was something she wanted at the store at the time that she didn't get but had to have. After bugging us every waking moment for it we eventually went back to the store to get it. She named it Isabela (calls it Bela for short) which was such a coincidence since our neighbors adopted a daughter that they named Isabela (also called Bela for short). The last time I had seen Bela she was sitting on Mia's lap in the car on the way back from the airport in May (Florida trip). She has been lost since.Two weeks ago I noticed Mia playing with a little stuffed cat that I had never seen before. I started questioning her about it and even though she insisted she bought it from the store we eventually got the truth out of her. She stole it and ripped the tags off because she knew I wouldn't let her have it. We've had discussion about the stolen cat, it will not be staying with us. When Mike was talking to her about "why" and "how bad" it is to steal, she broke down sobbing. "I just miss my Bela cat sooo much". So being the saps that we are we found the same cat on Ebay and when we returned Sunday night had our neighbor put Bela in front of the door, ring the doorbell and run away. (The picture is a re-enactment) So when Mia ran down to see who was at the door she found Bela there. (Thanks Niki, Mia was sooo happy). She keeps talking about how God brought Bela back home and even wanted to thank him during grace at dinner. She said she's going to make God a card:)
We're waiting to hear if Bela has had any good stories about where she's been all this time.
Monday, October 01, 2007
My weekend away
Well to add to all the good times I had last week, the fun never stopped. Friday I woke up and could swear I was about to have a heart attack. I rarely get heart burn so I called Mike at work and told him I'll take some medicine but to call me every so often in case I do have a heart attack. I didn't want the kids to be alone the whole day should I keel over. A little later I decided to do our weekly library run, buckled the kids in the car and realized I forgot a book that was due and ran back in the house. As I'm running around I run my knee right into the corner of the coffee table. It hurt so bad it dropped me to the floor and I almost blacked out. (My knee seemed fine the rest of the weekend, Thanks for the concern). We come back from the library and I decide that since we'll be gone all weekend I better mow the grass now. You can imagine how Mike was when he called multiple times with no answer and comes home to find me mowing the grass. Yeah, I see his point. I tell him to call because I think I may have a heart attack and then am no where near the phone. To my credit he should be happy that I think I may have heart attack and still go out and mow the lawn.
I pack up my and the kids clothes and put the bag on the bed so Mike can add stuff. Didn't realize he was packing his own bag so you can imagine how happy I was when we arrived in Sis-in-law 3's (yes that's her given name) to find my bag was never put in the truck. So me and the kids have nothing and have a fun Target clearance shopping spree Sat. morning.
I did make it to Ikea though Sat afternoon and bought Mia's loft bed. Of course everything else I wanted was out of stock so I'll have to make another trip over sometime.
Ikea
Well to add to all the good times I had last week, the fun never stopped. Friday I woke up and could swear I was about to have a heart attack. I rarely get heart burn so I called Mike at work and told him I'll take some medicine but to call me every so often in case I do have a heart attack. I didn't want the kids to be alone the whole day should I keel over. A little later I decided to do our weekly library run, buckled the kids in the car and realized I forgot a book that was due and ran back in the house. As I'm running around I run my knee right into the corner of the coffee table. It hurt so bad it dropped me to the floor and I almost blacked out. (My knee seemed fine the rest of the weekend, Thanks for the concern). We come back from the library and I decide that since we'll be gone all weekend I better mow the grass now. You can imagine how Mike was when he called multiple times with no answer and comes home to find me mowing the grass. Yeah, I see his point. I tell him to call because I think I may have a heart attack and then am no where near the phone. To my credit he should be happy that I think I may have heart attack and still go out and mow the lawn.
I pack up my and the kids clothes and put the bag on the bed so Mike can add stuff. Didn't realize he was packing his own bag so you can imagine how happy I was when we arrived in Sis-in-law 3's (yes that's her given name) to find my bag was never put in the truck. So me and the kids have nothing and have a fun Target clearance shopping spree Sat. morning.
I did make it to Ikea though Sat afternoon and bought Mia's loft bed. Of course everything else I wanted was out of stock so I'll have to make another trip over sometime.
Ikea Today in Kindermusik with Mason I hear a click sound from my knee and the pain has returned. I'm having a really hard time getting up and down the stairs and with walking in general. I am due for some great luck.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Art Thief
Out of the blue Friday morning Mia grabs some of my cards and comes back and tells me I have to mail them. She did Ariel for her friend Bailey (her cousin) and another um well abstract for Parker (also her cousin). So of course we put them in envelopes and seal them up but I didn't mail them. The drawing of Ariel is the best (in my opinion) that she's done so far so I'm keeping it to be put aside with the other "mementos" I keep for her. Well, I guess I could keep the scanned image and send the cards. That would really be the right thing to do. Why doesn't the "right thing" to do ever enter my mind first?
Just got back from a weekend away, I'll post more on that later. I'm convinced I have the worst luck ever but at least I've got my sanity.?
Thursday, September 27, 2007
I'm over Grey's but then I'm not
OK, with the last few season of Grey's Anatomy last season I told myself, "I'm over Grey's". I'm carrying a lot of tension right now for some reason, my shoulders are just so tight they just ache. I let Mike finish putting the kids to bed tonight and I took a bath to relax. Of course, Mason wandering in and trying to touch my boob wasn't so relaxing but they were finally put to bed and I was left alone. As I'm soaking I hear the end of Survivor on the TV and remember the Grey's premiere is on. Well, you guessed it I hurried up and got out to go watch. Why? I'm telling myself to just stop watching but for some reason I can't. What a waste. I did flip through a magazine at the same time so I guess in a way I was multi-tasking.
Yesterday, I tried Edy's Take the Cake ice cream I thought it would have bits of cake in it but it didn't. It really did taste like cake with frosting, sprinkles, and ice cream. Me and the kids gave it 2 thumbs up, Mike wasn't as impressed. Yes, this is what I have going on in my life: reviewing ice cream flavors. Don't worry until I start reviewing hard liquor on a daily basis.
OK, with the last few season of Grey's Anatomy last season I told myself, "I'm over Grey's". I'm carrying a lot of tension right now for some reason, my shoulders are just so tight they just ache. I let Mike finish putting the kids to bed tonight and I took a bath to relax. Of course, Mason wandering in and trying to touch my boob wasn't so relaxing but they were finally put to bed and I was left alone. As I'm soaking I hear the end of Survivor on the TV and remember the Grey's premiere is on. Well, you guessed it I hurried up and got out to go watch. Why? I'm telling myself to just stop watching but for some reason I can't. What a waste. I did flip through a magazine at the same time so I guess in a way I was multi-tasking.
Yesterday, I tried Edy's Take the Cake ice cream I thought it would have bits of cake in it but it didn't. It really did taste like cake with frosting, sprinkles, and ice cream. Me and the kids gave it 2 thumbs up, Mike wasn't as impressed. Yes, this is what I have going on in my life: reviewing ice cream flavors. Don't worry until I start reviewing hard liquor on a daily basis.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Good news then Bad again
Today started out a little glum since I was bummed about the washing machine but Mike took the day off today. We planned on going to lunch after I dropped the kids off at preschool this afternoon and just hanging out and relaxing for those few hours that we're kid free. We decided that since the washing machine seemed to work fine that I might as well try to use it again. So I loaded the machine this morning and decided to check under the rubber "gasket" that's between the drum and the door (we have a front loader) one more time. This time I found a child's plastic hanger wedged in there! So great news actually that the washer wasn't really broke. Lucky that it didn't damage the rubber too. I remember what I wrote last night and think, "maybe I will go get a pedicure now that I don't have to pay for repair service".
Since Mike was home I left Mia home with him and took Mason to Kindermusik. He did so much better in class today. His attention was focused to the class instead of what his sister might be doing in the other room. Still a good day. I get to my car and start to drive across the parking lot to the exit. Something doesn't feel right. I stop right where I'm at (right in the middle of the parking lot), get out to do a walk around and find that I have a TOTALLY flat tire. The tire is 3 years old and blew out. What luck. It is lucky though that my cell phone was actually charged and Mike was at home to come help (rescue) me. My friend Laura sees me and stays with me until Mike comes. Thanks Laura! It's now about 11:30 I'm still in the parking lot and I realize I have to feed my kids lunch, pick up snacks from home (it's my week to bring snacks for school) and get my kids to the school by 12:15. Stress!
Mike and I still did lunch but after running around so much. I sat down for literally 5 min. before I had to go pick the kids up again.
I've decided. Even though I have to buy a new tire, I'm getting a pedicure soon. Now who can I talk into going with me since I hate doing things like that by myself. Laura? you in?
Today started out a little glum since I was bummed about the washing machine but Mike took the day off today. We planned on going to lunch after I dropped the kids off at preschool this afternoon and just hanging out and relaxing for those few hours that we're kid free. We decided that since the washing machine seemed to work fine that I might as well try to use it again. So I loaded the machine this morning and decided to check under the rubber "gasket" that's between the drum and the door (we have a front loader) one more time. This time I found a child's plastic hanger wedged in there! So great news actually that the washer wasn't really broke. Lucky that it didn't damage the rubber too. I remember what I wrote last night and think, "maybe I will go get a pedicure now that I don't have to pay for repair service".
Since Mike was home I left Mia home with him and took Mason to Kindermusik. He did so much better in class today. His attention was focused to the class instead of what his sister might be doing in the other room. Still a good day. I get to my car and start to drive across the parking lot to the exit. Something doesn't feel right. I stop right where I'm at (right in the middle of the parking lot), get out to do a walk around and find that I have a TOTALLY flat tire. The tire is 3 years old and blew out. What luck. It is lucky though that my cell phone was actually charged and Mike was at home to come help (rescue) me. My friend Laura sees me and stays with me until Mike comes. Thanks Laura! It's now about 11:30 I'm still in the parking lot and I realize I have to feed my kids lunch, pick up snacks from home (it's my week to bring snacks for school) and get my kids to the school by 12:15. Stress!
Mike and I still did lunch but after running around so much. I sat down for literally 5 min. before I had to go pick the kids up again.
I've decided. Even though I have to buy a new tire, I'm getting a pedicure soon. Now who can I talk into going with me since I hate doing things like that by myself. Laura? you in?
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Sooo Tired
Just really tired today. I had a ton of Ebay auctions going between me and my mother and they either ended last night or tonight. Ebay is just sooo much work sometimes. It doesn't help that I sold a 60 lb subwoofer and I've got to get it packed in a box to ship overnight and at the present I don't have a box. Ughhhh.
Mike and I also had headaches from the time we woke up today. So beautiful day but both of us were just trying to get the kids to let us nap. I feel so bad that we didn't really do more with the kids today. What will their childhood memories be? Mommy and Daddy lying around while they play by themselves in the house? Hopefully they forget these times, I wish I would. I always carry a lot of guilt. Not necessarily from something I did but things I didn't do.
To top off the day I was doing my last (3rd) load of laundry for the night (I have lots more to do tomorrow) and the washer starts making a horrendous noise on the spin cycle. Great! Bought a top of the line washer/dryer after we got married so it's almost 6 years old. I just hate spending the money for that kind of stuff when we never spend any money on ourselves. When you think of all the things you could have had with that money: a pedicure, massage, clothes,......Of course I hardly ever spend money on myself anyway but I think that I would if I didn't have to spend it on this now. That's how my mind works.
Just really tired today. I had a ton of Ebay auctions going between me and my mother and they either ended last night or tonight. Ebay is just sooo much work sometimes. It doesn't help that I sold a 60 lb subwoofer and I've got to get it packed in a box to ship overnight and at the present I don't have a box. Ughhhh.
Mike and I also had headaches from the time we woke up today. So beautiful day but both of us were just trying to get the kids to let us nap. I feel so bad that we didn't really do more with the kids today. What will their childhood memories be? Mommy and Daddy lying around while they play by themselves in the house? Hopefully they forget these times, I wish I would. I always carry a lot of guilt. Not necessarily from something I did but things I didn't do.
To top off the day I was doing my last (3rd) load of laundry for the night (I have lots more to do tomorrow) and the washer starts making a horrendous noise on the spin cycle. Great! Bought a top of the line washer/dryer after we got married so it's almost 6 years old. I just hate spending the money for that kind of stuff when we never spend any money on ourselves. When you think of all the things you could have had with that money: a pedicure, massage, clothes,......Of course I hardly ever spend money on myself anyway but I think that I would if I didn't have to spend it on this now. That's how my mind works.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Warm & Fuzzy
Today has been a pretty bad day so far with the kids so I'm trying to keep reliving the "warm & fuzzy" moment. When I pick them up from preschool sometimes they're playing outside and it's that moment when they turn and see you. In that instant their whole face(s) lights up and you know that they're genuinely happy to see you. I am loved. Of course, that moment is fleeting but it happens everytime.
For today I'm trying to hang on until tonight for my "ladies night out". I so need some girl time! Who would have ever have thought the day would come when I needed girl time. Motherhood seems at times to be a kind of sorority and us moms are pledges going through some insane hazing ritual. A toast to the moms! I'll drink one for us all tonight.
Today has been a pretty bad day so far with the kids so I'm trying to keep reliving the "warm & fuzzy" moment. When I pick them up from preschool sometimes they're playing outside and it's that moment when they turn and see you. In that instant their whole face(s) lights up and you know that they're genuinely happy to see you. I am loved. Of course, that moment is fleeting but it happens everytime.
For today I'm trying to hang on until tonight for my "ladies night out". I so need some girl time! Who would have ever have thought the day would come when I needed girl time. Motherhood seems at times to be a kind of sorority and us moms are pledges going through some insane hazing ritual. A toast to the moms! I'll drink one for us all tonight.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Doggy Love
What did Mike bring me back from Japan?
The Humping Dog of course! This is what I call "Classy with a K" so Klassy. Just plug him into your USB port and watch him make sweet love to your computer. To his credit he also brought me back some really nice silk pajamas but of course I can't get my sorry a$$ in them. He kept saying, "Christie, those were really expensive" as if saying that to me was going to magically melt the fat of my body. It looks like he might get the chance to take them back though seeing is how they're talking about sending him again in about a month. I must have pushed too much last time because he said I could get the kid's passports and we could hang out in Japan. Of course, it takes 6-8 weeks minimum to get their passports so it looks like we'll have to wait to the trip after (if there is one). My family in Japan has never met the kids and I like to get over there while their still cute and little. There's already too much sass starting to emerge from my oldest's mouth. Plus, I want them to see a different world than just "Dutch America".
Monday, September 17, 2007
Parent medieval torture device
This is what the kids wanted to do. Mike and I both can't do the "spinny" stuff anymore and try to talk the other into riding for the "kid's sake". It's a wonder what we won't do for our kids. I know if I get on the flying swings that I'm going to get a headache that's going to ruin me for the rest of the day. Once in a while a miracle happens and I get off unscathed but rarely. My wonderful husband had the great idea of asking 2 older boys further back in line if they would ride with our kids. They went for it, SUCKER! They were really nice kids too, go figure. Kid's that age usually annoy me but I could actually converse with these boys. Amazing! Of course, in the slide line I almost tore into some little girl (I think she was about 7) and her friends for totally being a b**** to Mia. I've been known to yell at little kids in the play area at the mall for being mean to my girl, just step off sista.
Why is it that when I tell anyone that I can't do the "spinny" stuff anymore or that I'm afraid of heights, they all have the same answer? "What, you're the pilot right?" You know I can't really say I enjoyed doing spins in the plane either. Now to address the fear of heights. It's all about control baby. When I'm in a plane and something happens for the most part (short of my wings falling off) I have control over the airplane and therefore have a say in my fate. Now, should I fall from the roof of a 10 story building..... no control. Get it now?
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Shinkansen in Holland
Mike came home all kinds of gifts for the kids. Thomas has been one-upped here with the arrival of the Shinkansen. Pretty much that is all the kids want to do all day. Mason also got a GI Joe (the 12 in. old-school kind). They don't sell them anymore here unless you buy on-line or Ebay. Mia has been in to her Barbies lately and since Mason likes to play with Mia this was Mike's way of preempting the arrival of Ken.
I did get to the Orchard and the Festival yesterday, two out of three is pretty good.
Mike came home all kinds of gifts for the kids. Thomas has been one-upped here with the arrival of the Shinkansen. Pretty much that is all the kids want to do all day. Mason also got a GI Joe (the 12 in. old-school kind). They don't sell them anymore here unless you buy on-line or Ebay. Mia has been in to her Barbies lately and since Mason likes to play with Mia this was Mike's way of preempting the arrival of Ken.
I did get to the Orchard and the Festival yesterday, two out of three is pretty good.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
