Yes, I realize that it seems as if I've dropped off the face of the Earth. But, I guarantee I am still here in all my cranky glory. In all fairness, there's just not that much interesting happening in my life!
After making a list of all the things we would have to do and buy we threw up our hands and said "forget it, let's just stay here." So, we made another list and began or adventure on our all out plan to organize the current house. I'd post pics but I lost my cable that connects my camera to the computer, thereby making my camera pretty much useless. Hence, the need for organization. Yes, there are still 2 library books and 2 Netflix DVD's missing. One since August when we went to New Jersey. Since I've paid $14.99 a month since then, I'm about to just pay $14.00 each and mark them lost so we can get new ones.
We've (by we I mean mostly Glenn) cleaned and organized the downstairs room, kitchen, living room and bathroom. The living room got a paint job, new 32" tv, and bookshelf. I finally have most if not all of our bric a brac (threw that one in for Kelly, she thinks the word is retarded and should be deleted from the dictionary) and pictures up for my enjoyment. The kitchen is not quite done as we are putting my dishwasher in this weekend and replacing the range hood. Originally, we were going to put up an over the range microwave, but it was too big. Instead, we returned it, bought a plain hood, cheaper but better microwave and new pillows and still had $$$. How sweet is that? We moved the love seat downstairs so Cameron has a little living room to enjoy while he zones out on game systems. The bathroom got a new shower curtain adding a bit of color. We found a rug to match but the hunt for window coverings are about to send me over the edge so Glenn has taken over and he's on his third trip to the store today to find something.
Kelly seems to be acclimating well to being an "adult." She is discovering that it's expensive to grow up. I did send her $$ for birthday, but I have to keep reminding myself that in order for her to grow up well, I can't bail her out all the time. If I do, she'll never realize how hard it is. She may be moving in with her friend Taylor as they found a 2 bedroom apartment. I did buy her a shower curtain and accessories for her bath and I'm giving her my old microwave and pots and pans for her kitchen. Of course, her announcement called for a trip to IKEA so I could get her silverware and a tray. I found an awesome set of cookware that came with a knife set and block, lasagna/roasting pan, and spatula/spoon set so I'm passing them all on to her.
Glenn is not working much so it's giving him plenty of time to clean house and make it pretty. The snow is still piled high outside. We are .2" from matching the record here and since it is supposed to snow this weekend I foresee a record breaking month of snow. Global warming? Not here my friend. We are fortunate that our road is always one of the first cleared but it's still a pain to have to shovel the driveway. Last big snow the landlord brought his snowblower and asked Glenn to blow his parking lots. We didn't realize it was supposed to be a gift to him. If we had, I assure you I would not have missed 1/2 the first quarter of the super bowl and Glenn would not have woken up at 5:30 a.m. to get it done on Monday morning.
Cameron is still plugging away at school. We are a month behind but we'll get it done. I'm trying to make him do it more independently and that takes time. He finally finished his math tutoring yesterday. Can I get a Woohoo???? Woohoo!!!! Our new healthy eating plan has taken some hits but not having the bad food in the house helps. It's just when we are out we don't always make the best decisions. I had a 4 piece chicken nugget yesterday (no fries and soda) and when I read the nutrition info after I wanted to become a bulimic...12g fat in 4 nuggets. Are you kidding me? Now wonder Cameron gained all that weight he "only eats 6 pieces" with fries and a soda or chocolate milk. He went 4 1/2 weeks without McDonalds but we did give in and let him have one meal over the weekend. Don't see that happening again. We missed our appt. last week and I need to reschedule for next week. The goal was a "hold" on his weight. I think I lost a pound. Just knowing that we are making better choices in the food in the house is awesome. We do not buy soda and keep it in the house anymore. I don't crave Pepsi and really don't want it when I do get it. That's a huge leap for me.
I've battled a sinus infection for quite some time and it literally kept me knocked out for at least a week or two. I found though that if I take the sinus meds when due, I stave off the pain and can function in society. :>
Hope everyone had a Happy Valentine's Day. That darn groundhog saw his shadow so we'll be in the cold for some time, but, hopefully by Easter we'll see the daffodils springing up and the snow melting.
After making a list of all the things we would have to do and buy we threw up our hands and said "forget it, let's just stay here." So, we made another list and began or adventure on our all out plan to organize the current house. I'd post pics but I lost my cable that connects my camera to the computer, thereby making my camera pretty much useless. Hence, the need for organization. Yes, there are still 2 library books and 2 Netflix DVD's missing. One since August when we went to New Jersey. Since I've paid $14.99 a month since then, I'm about to just pay $14.00 each and mark them lost so we can get new ones.
We've (by we I mean mostly Glenn) cleaned and organized the downstairs room, kitchen, living room and bathroom. The living room got a paint job, new 32" tv, and bookshelf. I finally have most if not all of our bric a brac (threw that one in for Kelly, she thinks the word is retarded and should be deleted from the dictionary) and pictures up for my enjoyment. The kitchen is not quite done as we are putting my dishwasher in this weekend and replacing the range hood. Originally, we were going to put up an over the range microwave, but it was too big. Instead, we returned it, bought a plain hood, cheaper but better microwave and new pillows and still had $$$. How sweet is that? We moved the love seat downstairs so Cameron has a little living room to enjoy while he zones out on game systems. The bathroom got a new shower curtain adding a bit of color. We found a rug to match but the hunt for window coverings are about to send me over the edge so Glenn has taken over and he's on his third trip to the store today to find something.
Kelly seems to be acclimating well to being an "adult." She is discovering that it's expensive to grow up. I did send her $$ for birthday, but I have to keep reminding myself that in order for her to grow up well, I can't bail her out all the time. If I do, she'll never realize how hard it is. She may be moving in with her friend Taylor as they found a 2 bedroom apartment. I did buy her a shower curtain and accessories for her bath and I'm giving her my old microwave and pots and pans for her kitchen. Of course, her announcement called for a trip to IKEA so I could get her silverware and a tray. I found an awesome set of cookware that came with a knife set and block, lasagna/roasting pan, and spatula/spoon set so I'm passing them all on to her.
Glenn is not working much so it's giving him plenty of time to clean house and make it pretty. The snow is still piled high outside. We are .2" from matching the record here and since it is supposed to snow this weekend I foresee a record breaking month of snow. Global warming? Not here my friend. We are fortunate that our road is always one of the first cleared but it's still a pain to have to shovel the driveway. Last big snow the landlord brought his snowblower and asked Glenn to blow his parking lots. We didn't realize it was supposed to be a gift to him. If we had, I assure you I would not have missed 1/2 the first quarter of the super bowl and Glenn would not have woken up at 5:30 a.m. to get it done on Monday morning.
Cameron is still plugging away at school. We are a month behind but we'll get it done. I'm trying to make him do it more independently and that takes time. He finally finished his math tutoring yesterday. Can I get a Woohoo???? Woohoo!!!! Our new healthy eating plan has taken some hits but not having the bad food in the house helps. It's just when we are out we don't always make the best decisions. I had a 4 piece chicken nugget yesterday (no fries and soda) and when I read the nutrition info after I wanted to become a bulimic...12g fat in 4 nuggets. Are you kidding me? Now wonder Cameron gained all that weight he "only eats 6 pieces" with fries and a soda or chocolate milk. He went 4 1/2 weeks without McDonalds but we did give in and let him have one meal over the weekend. Don't see that happening again. We missed our appt. last week and I need to reschedule for next week. The goal was a "hold" on his weight. I think I lost a pound. Just knowing that we are making better choices in the food in the house is awesome. We do not buy soda and keep it in the house anymore. I don't crave Pepsi and really don't want it when I do get it. That's a huge leap for me.
I've battled a sinus infection for quite some time and it literally kept me knocked out for at least a week or two. I found though that if I take the sinus meds when due, I stave off the pain and can function in society. :>
Hope everyone had a Happy Valentine's Day. That darn groundhog saw his shadow so we'll be in the cold for some time, but, hopefully by Easter we'll see the daffodils springing up and the snow melting.
