Wow.
Ok, so i've been more than a little busy at work.
BUT. Check out all that Scrap in Style TV has going on! Grand opening of the Boutique, complete with sales, challenges, all kinds of fun stuff!!!
go HERE: http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/celebration.php to check it out!!
Monday, October 1, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
sigh.
i have nothing to say really. but my last post was so sad, so i want to put something new up.
Um...I am excited to finally have a cleaning lady come! DH and I have been fighting about this for YEARS, and he finally caved. Or got tired of living in filth; I'm not sure which. SO it's just every other week, but that's still better than me cleaning!!
Madi's dance class started working on their dance for the recital...wow. the patience it must take to teach 3 year olds. Annoys me just watching from outside. Guess that's why I don't do it, huh? But they are really cute, and it's a pretty easy going studio where they don't get all uptight about perfection....which, with my DD....is a good thing.
Bedtime for me.
Um...I am excited to finally have a cleaning lady come! DH and I have been fighting about this for YEARS, and he finally caved. Or got tired of living in filth; I'm not sure which. SO it's just every other week, but that's still better than me cleaning!!
Madi's dance class started working on their dance for the recital...wow. the patience it must take to teach 3 year olds. Annoys me just watching from outside. Guess that's why I don't do it, huh? But they are really cute, and it's a pretty easy going studio where they don't get all uptight about perfection....which, with my DD....is a good thing.
Bedtime for me.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
I cried today.
for the first time in a long time. except if you count movies, which i don't, and then i cried at one on Sat. night (Facing the Giants....fantabulous movie if you havent seen it).
but i digress.
it wasn't for not making a dt; it wasn't b/c dh hurt my feelings; it wasn't for anything sad and no one died. no, i don't cry for those reasons--"normal" reasons.
i cried because i was so incredibly mad.
why was i mad?
because i got "chosen" to do some pilot program at work that, without giving too many boring details, will involve pissed off people calling me. basically customer service. now granted, it's just 5 hours spread throughout the week, but i was COMPLETLEY blindsighted by this and not asked my desires at all. and that doesn't sit well with me. i even called my boss on it and said that it took me totally by suprise, and as it is i am working 45-50 hrs/week and is it optional at all? nope. she basically said tough stuff. they picked certain people for a certain reason and actually being competent at my job sort of hurt me. i told her (nicely) that i really would rather focus on my current duties, but apparently they don't care. since i am so fabulous on the phone they want me for this. so after all this (thank GOD i made it til after the call but JUST barely)....i cried. i cry when i am mad, and that makes me madder, which generally makes me cry more.
well if you read all that, thank you. i know it's boring.
but i need to vent.
and as i've said before
it's my blog.
but i digress.
it wasn't for not making a dt; it wasn't b/c dh hurt my feelings; it wasn't for anything sad and no one died. no, i don't cry for those reasons--"normal" reasons.
i cried because i was so incredibly mad.
why was i mad?
because i got "chosen" to do some pilot program at work that, without giving too many boring details, will involve pissed off people calling me. basically customer service. now granted, it's just 5 hours spread throughout the week, but i was COMPLETLEY blindsighted by this and not asked my desires at all. and that doesn't sit well with me. i even called my boss on it and said that it took me totally by suprise, and as it is i am working 45-50 hrs/week and is it optional at all? nope. she basically said tough stuff. they picked certain people for a certain reason and actually being competent at my job sort of hurt me. i told her (nicely) that i really would rather focus on my current duties, but apparently they don't care. since i am so fabulous on the phone they want me for this. so after all this (thank GOD i made it til after the call but JUST barely)....i cried. i cry when i am mad, and that makes me madder, which generally makes me cry more.
well if you read all that, thank you. i know it's boring.
but i need to vent.
and as i've said before
it's my blog.
Friday, August 24, 2007
TGIF
So I'm waiting for my sitter to bring the kids home.
I have been painting my office. Um. I don't do things like this...actual "work"....but DH was fine with the way the walls were and said if I wanted them blue that i'd have to do it myself. So I am. and it's way WAY harder with the texture than I thought. And there's my kids.
And I got a page picked up for Jan 08 Scrapbook Trends...love that.
Ok. right after I typed that Matt came in hollering that there was a "little tiny mess on the bathroom floor". Um, I don't think he got one drop IN the potty. A bit more than a little tiny mess. Good thing the floor needs mopping.
I have been painting my office. Um. I don't do things like this...actual "work"....but DH was fine with the way the walls were and said if I wanted them blue that i'd have to do it myself. So I am. and it's way WAY harder with the texture than I thought. And there's my kids.
And I got a page picked up for Jan 08 Scrapbook Trends...love that.
Ok. right after I typed that Matt came in hollering that there was a "little tiny mess on the bathroom floor". Um, I don't think he got one drop IN the potty. A bit more than a little tiny mess. Good thing the floor needs mopping.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Rainbows in a dreary day....
For my job, I spend a significant amount of time on the phone with dr's offices. I just LOVE when I get an office that puts me on hold and has Christian music playing...it's sort of like a reminder of the important stuff in life. I had that today; it always makes me so grateful for people who do not hide their testimony and aren't afraid to offend others.
Got my SIS kit today!! OH MY! Such lovely goodness in it! I am going to try to play tonight if hubby will let me!
Yuk. my keyboard is really dirty, i just noticed. one of those things you (well, i) never think about cleaning....
my poor sister...she's about to go crazy. Her baby cries (or at least fusses) all the time. He doesn't sleep much except from 2am-6am...and that can't be good for a one month old. Just little 4 or 8 minute naps here and there. and when she's not feeding him, she has to be bouncing and patting, etc....and even then he's very wiggly and not happy. So pretty much that is all she does all day long, since he won't nap and screams bloody murder if you put him down. She's never let him cry it out though, i would think she should try that for at least a bit, but what do I know, I had the best babies in the world, so i really have no good advice. she is just pretty much worn out and depressed and all kinds of stuff fun for a new mom.
Even though I had 2 at one time I am so thankful they were good babies!
Got my SIS kit today!! OH MY! Such lovely goodness in it! I am going to try to play tonight if hubby will let me!
Yuk. my keyboard is really dirty, i just noticed. one of those things you (well, i) never think about cleaning....
my poor sister...she's about to go crazy. Her baby cries (or at least fusses) all the time. He doesn't sleep much except from 2am-6am...and that can't be good for a one month old. Just little 4 or 8 minute naps here and there. and when she's not feeding him, she has to be bouncing and patting, etc....and even then he's very wiggly and not happy. So pretty much that is all she does all day long, since he won't nap and screams bloody murder if you put him down. She's never let him cry it out though, i would think she should try that for at least a bit, but what do I know, I had the best babies in the world, so i really have no good advice. she is just pretty much worn out and depressed and all kinds of stuff fun for a new mom.
Even though I had 2 at one time I am so thankful they were good babies!
Friday, August 3, 2007
Goin Croppin...
is always a fun way to spend a Friday night. Meeting a friend for dinner, then checking out a new (to me) scrapbook store. :) I rented the movie 300 for Brian...but he doesn't know it yet; I did it as a suprise since he's got the kids tonight and then he'll be lonely ;) after they go to bed. Yeah, sometimes, very very rarely, I can be sweet. But not usually.
So. Pondering trying out for some DT's....I probably wouldn't stand a snowball's chance, but then I NEVER thought I'd get the SIS gig either, and boy am I glad I stuck my neck out for that one! Speaking of, if you haven't, you can see me on TV on your computer here: http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/SISTV.php (sorry I can't figure out how to link with names instead of addresses). Anyway, check out the round robin episodes....and don't hold my southern accent against me!
Have a fabuloso weekend!
So. Pondering trying out for some DT's....I probably wouldn't stand a snowball's chance, but then I NEVER thought I'd get the SIS gig either, and boy am I glad I stuck my neck out for that one! Speaking of, if you haven't, you can see me on TV on your computer here: http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/SISTV.php (sorry I can't figure out how to link with names instead of addresses). Anyway, check out the round robin episodes....and don't hold my southern accent against me!
Have a fabuloso weekend!
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
this is for the working moms...
not that anyone is reading this.
My DH says I "choose" to work. In my mind I "have" to work. Yes, we could survive on his salary....but that would be about all. We'd live in a little apartment, drive one car, never eat out, and be strapped for cash all the time. I do not want that. I feel that me working affords us to give our kids opportunities that we otherwise would not be able to. Some may say this is materialistic....well, maybe it is, but I don't see it that way. If a sudden bill comes up for repair or whatever (or Matt's 2 helmets he had to have when he was a baby, for example), I LIKE not having to worry about where the money is going to come from. (please note, I am NOT rich, but we are comfortable). I LIKE being able to go on trips. I LIKE buying my kids Gymboree (ok, so there's NO reason 3 year olds need an outfit that costs $60, but they sure do look cute in it!). And then there's the "real" reason...I simply could not stay home all day with my kids. They'd drive me batty. I love them, but am not good with kids, including my own. They stay with their aunt all day and they adore her and she adores them and it works out great for everyone. I also am a very driven individual, and it is a great personal satisfaction to bring home a paycheck. Some women get satisfaction from keeping up with the house and kids and that's great. I WISH I had more of that inclination (as does my DH). So, if someone by some random chance is reading this and you're a working mom....don't ever let anyone make you feel bad about that.
My DH says I "choose" to work. In my mind I "have" to work. Yes, we could survive on his salary....but that would be about all. We'd live in a little apartment, drive one car, never eat out, and be strapped for cash all the time. I do not want that. I feel that me working affords us to give our kids opportunities that we otherwise would not be able to. Some may say this is materialistic....well, maybe it is, but I don't see it that way. If a sudden bill comes up for repair or whatever (or Matt's 2 helmets he had to have when he was a baby, for example), I LIKE not having to worry about where the money is going to come from. (please note, I am NOT rich, but we are comfortable). I LIKE being able to go on trips. I LIKE buying my kids Gymboree (ok, so there's NO reason 3 year olds need an outfit that costs $60, but they sure do look cute in it!). And then there's the "real" reason...I simply could not stay home all day with my kids. They'd drive me batty. I love them, but am not good with kids, including my own. They stay with their aunt all day and they adore her and she adores them and it works out great for everyone. I also am a very driven individual, and it is a great personal satisfaction to bring home a paycheck. Some women get satisfaction from keeping up with the house and kids and that's great. I WISH I had more of that inclination (as does my DH). So, if someone by some random chance is reading this and you're a working mom....don't ever let anyone make you feel bad about that.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Back from Chicago!
Had a blast! These girls: http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/fashionistas.php are all so so fun and sweet! It is nice to be around such positivity in an unfortunately largely negative industry. And so many fantastic things coming up....I was MUCH more excited about the summer releases than I was winter! Our Hostess, Diane (Jeanette's real life sis) could NOT have been nicer....it was truly like staying at a bed and breakfast....she got up at the crack of dawn and had coffee and a juice bar and cereal and oatmeal and muffins/cinnamon rolls waiting....and cooked for us. So awesome.
I think I tend to have a *little* harder time in these type situations b/c I am a quiet person in a big group that I don't know. I am pretty good one on one, but in group settings I sort of sit back and observe. But I am so glad I went! I need things to get me out of my shell a little!
i better go get my kiddos now. :) have a great week!
I think I tend to have a *little* harder time in these type situations b/c I am a quiet person in a big group that I don't know. I am pretty good one on one, but in group settings I sort of sit back and observe. But I am so glad I went! I need things to get me out of my shell a little!
i better go get my kiddos now. :) have a great week!
Monday, July 9, 2007
a new life....
came into our family today. My sister had her baby boy, Levi, today at 1:03pm; 8lbs 9oz. I don't have any pics yet b/c I haven't been to the hospital, mom said that my sis said she'd rather us come later this week when she's feeling better (and boy do i understand that!). Gosh, I'm not sure if I remember how to hold a teeny tiny baby.
So the only 2 people I really talk to or email (my SIL and a good friend from work) both left me at the same time and went on vacation...one to Vegas and one on a cruise....I'd gladly take either....so I've been bored and lonely during the day. Poor me I know, but they're both back tomorrow.
Gearing up (or trying to) for CHA next week! I am really excited about going....about flying, not so much....but I am really looking forward to the show and meeting the Fashionistas!
So the only 2 people I really talk to or email (my SIL and a good friend from work) both left me at the same time and went on vacation...one to Vegas and one on a cruise....I'd gladly take either....so I've been bored and lonely during the day. Poor me I know, but they're both back tomorrow.
Gearing up (or trying to) for CHA next week! I am really excited about going....about flying, not so much....but I am really looking forward to the show and meeting the Fashionistas!
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Well hi there.
Not much new to report.
I got a LO picked up for ST's Simply Fabulous book (or something along those lines). That's always fun.
Got my new collection from http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/ gonna play tonight!! Fabuloso goodies!
Matt was so funny this morning. He had spilled some water or something on his shirt and I said "Bubba, what's that on your shirt?" He looked down and said, "stripes." :) and he was of course correct.
And sadly enough, that's about it. My life is pretty boring...work and kids and scrappin here and there. :)
I got a LO picked up for ST's Simply Fabulous book (or something along those lines). That's always fun.
Got my new collection from http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/ gonna play tonight!! Fabuloso goodies!
Matt was so funny this morning. He had spilled some water or something on his shirt and I said "Bubba, what's that on your shirt?" He looked down and said, "stripes." :) and he was of course correct.
And sadly enough, that's about it. My life is pretty boring...work and kids and scrappin here and there. :)
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Just Killing Time...
While my work computer is down....sounds nice, but it's really not, because it means I will have to bust a move this afternoon. Unless it's down all day (which won't happen...I'm not that lucky).
So, have you seen this show "Traveler"? Bri and I LOVE it! Very good for a summer replacement show!! Lots of action...I'm just hoping that they don't cancel it in the middle of the season like they did Kidnapped, Daybreak, and The 9. It really irks me when they do that....you just get into a show and then they cancel it. Does not make one inclined to start watching new shows. We are also watching America's Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, and soon to be Big Brother. Can you tell we like reality shows?
We grilled Salmon last night...never done that before. It was good! Even the kids liked it. I soaked in marinade and made mashed potatoes, green beans and rice. Pretty decent meal for us.
Well, I'm sure everyone is so excited to read what I had for dinner so on that note, I will go see if my system is back up. Have a fantastic day!
So, have you seen this show "Traveler"? Bri and I LOVE it! Very good for a summer replacement show!! Lots of action...I'm just hoping that they don't cancel it in the middle of the season like they did Kidnapped, Daybreak, and The 9. It really irks me when they do that....you just get into a show and then they cancel it. Does not make one inclined to start watching new shows. We are also watching America's Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, and soon to be Big Brother. Can you tell we like reality shows?
We grilled Salmon last night...never done that before. It was good! Even the kids liked it. I soaked in marinade and made mashed potatoes, green beans and rice. Pretty decent meal for us.
Well, I'm sure everyone is so excited to read what I had for dinner so on that note, I will go see if my system is back up. Have a fantastic day!
Monday, June 18, 2007
another week.
Happy Monday. Well, at least it's almost over.
Had a great weekend....was off Friday; went and saw 2 movies: The Silver Surfer and Ocean's 13. Both pretty good. I probably liked Ocean's better because well, let's face it. Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, George Clooney...all in one movie? 'Nuf said. Took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese....they had fun. Saturday...what did we do....oh, we went out to eat at La Hacienda; very good and rented some movies. Anyway, it was nice to have a family day, with Brian working most every Saturday we don't get many of those.
Matthew has gone 2 days with no accidents! Yay! A major milestone; Bri said if he makes it tomorrow we'll get him his train table....we shall see.
2nd dance lesson tomorrow for Madi....i think she really likes it.
Have a fabulous week!
Had a great weekend....was off Friday; went and saw 2 movies: The Silver Surfer and Ocean's 13. Both pretty good. I probably liked Ocean's better because well, let's face it. Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, George Clooney...all in one movie? 'Nuf said. Took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese....they had fun. Saturday...what did we do....oh, we went out to eat at La Hacienda; very good and rented some movies. Anyway, it was nice to have a family day, with Brian working most every Saturday we don't get many of those.
Matthew has gone 2 days with no accidents! Yay! A major milestone; Bri said if he makes it tomorrow we'll get him his train table....we shall see.
2nd dance lesson tomorrow for Madi....i think she really likes it.
Have a fabulous week!
Friday, June 8, 2007
I love vacation!
So I went to the scrapbook convention yesterday. It was ok, but not as good as years past... Not sure if the shopping has changed or (more likely) my style. At any rate it was better than working. Of course at this point so is a root canal. I guess; I've never had one. I think possibly giving birth with no epidural is better than my work right now.
My grandma's 85th birthday is Sunday. Wow. And she is still so together mentally. She lives in a retirement apartment complex (NOT a nursing home--independent living) and she is the center of the social activity there. She plans the holiday parties and get togethers....very active and I think that's great. She doesn't wallow in made up health problems or anything like that. We are very lucky to have her in the shape she's in that's for sure.
Happy Friday Everyone!
My grandma's 85th birthday is Sunday. Wow. And she is still so together mentally. She lives in a retirement apartment complex (NOT a nursing home--independent living) and she is the center of the social activity there. She plans the holiday parties and get togethers....very active and I think that's great. She doesn't wallow in made up health problems or anything like that. We are very lucky to have her in the shape she's in that's for sure.
Happy Friday Everyone!
Sunday, June 3, 2007
No rest for the weary....
or is it wicked?
SO. I am very tired of working 7:30am-11:30pm (or sometimes 6am-11:30pm), and yes, I was off this weekend but am having to go in this evening. Working Sunday night sucks. Thank goodness "The Amazing Race" is over so I am not missing any "good TV". Things on this project had better get better quick or I am going to tell them I just can't do it. I can't keep this kind of schedule and the stress is unbelievable.
I wish I could blog about something else, but really, that's all that's been happening in my life lately.
OH, I am VERY happy that I am off Thurs/Fri to go to the GASC: http://greatamericanscrapbook.com/
I am taking a couple of classes and plan on spending some of this stupid overtime money I've been making that is still not even worth it.
Have a great week.
SO. I am very tired of working 7:30am-11:30pm (or sometimes 6am-11:30pm), and yes, I was off this weekend but am having to go in this evening. Working Sunday night sucks. Thank goodness "The Amazing Race" is over so I am not missing any "good TV". Things on this project had better get better quick or I am going to tell them I just can't do it. I can't keep this kind of schedule and the stress is unbelievable.
I wish I could blog about something else, but really, that's all that's been happening in my life lately.
OH, I am VERY happy that I am off Thurs/Fri to go to the GASC: http://greatamericanscrapbook.com/
I am taking a couple of classes and plan on spending some of this stupid overtime money I've been making that is still not even worth it.
Have a great week.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
i have to share another pic
I didn't look through all my pictures from the arboretum yet (yeah, i know--some scrapbooker i am!)....but i did just come across this one. Maybe it will help lift the mood from my last suicidal post.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Ok, so this post is totally for me and no one else will care...
So you can quit reading now.
I am just about to lose it at work. I thought this new project could be a great opportunity for me...and let's face it, it always helps to have friends in high places in a big corporation like I work for. But dear lord. I am trying to work 2 jobs pretty much...and since my "real" job is VERY results oriented, it is suffering and I am very stressed out about that. Yes, my boss is understanding, however it will affect (IE, LOWER) my bonus if my #s aren't where they need to be, and dangit, I don't want that to be affected. Not to mention being told on a daily basis "we need this amount of production for this program to be successful"...and now with my project they are throwing a bunch of crap at us last minute...stuff that we were not told up front and is difficult to handle when you have 2 little kids and a DH that is not overly gracious in helping with them; that thinks when it's 5:00, work's over. and my job is NOT like that anymore. I know it may seem easy...back out of the project, but i CAN'T for 3 months. I committed myself for at least that long. I think if I'm still this stressed and miserable I will quit that part after 3 months, but I HAVE to stay that long. I've been trying to take a vacation mental health day and can't b/c of all the suff I have to do. My house is a disaster, we eat fast food every night, and basically I'm a total B to my DH.
Normally I enjoy my job. I am happy that I make a good living; truthfully have no desire to be a SAHM (please don't slam me on that; I love my kids, but have always wanted a career, and trust me, if you knew my sitter you'd know they are in way better hands with her than me)...and I normally thrive on stress....but these last 2 weeks have been overwhelming and I feel like just the tippy tip of my nose is above water and sometimes not even that. And it's not just me....the other gals on this project feel the same way; and basically we're all stuck and totally regret our decision, but whatcha gonna do about it?
And yet. I have found time to squeeze in some scrapping and a rather lengthy blog post that probably no one will read anyway, but that's ok, because like i said at the beginning, this one's totally a vent for me and you weren't susposed to read this far anywho.
I am just about to lose it at work. I thought this new project could be a great opportunity for me...and let's face it, it always helps to have friends in high places in a big corporation like I work for. But dear lord. I am trying to work 2 jobs pretty much...and since my "real" job is VERY results oriented, it is suffering and I am very stressed out about that. Yes, my boss is understanding, however it will affect (IE, LOWER) my bonus if my #s aren't where they need to be, and dangit, I don't want that to be affected. Not to mention being told on a daily basis "we need this amount of production for this program to be successful"...and now with my project they are throwing a bunch of crap at us last minute...stuff that we were not told up front and is difficult to handle when you have 2 little kids and a DH that is not overly gracious in helping with them; that thinks when it's 5:00, work's over. and my job is NOT like that anymore. I know it may seem easy...back out of the project, but i CAN'T for 3 months. I committed myself for at least that long. I think if I'm still this stressed and miserable I will quit that part after 3 months, but I HAVE to stay that long. I've been trying to take a vacation mental health day and can't b/c of all the suff I have to do. My house is a disaster, we eat fast food every night, and basically I'm a total B to my DH.
Normally I enjoy my job. I am happy that I make a good living; truthfully have no desire to be a SAHM (please don't slam me on that; I love my kids, but have always wanted a career, and trust me, if you knew my sitter you'd know they are in way better hands with her than me)...and I normally thrive on stress....but these last 2 weeks have been overwhelming and I feel like just the tippy tip of my nose is above water and sometimes not even that. And it's not just me....the other gals on this project feel the same way; and basically we're all stuck and totally regret our decision, but whatcha gonna do about it?
And yet. I have found time to squeeze in some scrapping and a rather lengthy blog post that probably no one will read anyway, but that's ok, because like i said at the beginning, this one's totally a vent for me and you weren't susposed to read this far anywho.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
I don't even know if anyone checks this out or not...
But I can't help that I have a daughter who is a natural born model. :)
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
A layout from the beautiful KC collection at SIS...
And not too much else. Work. Yippee. Laundry. Bigger Yippee.
The last day of school around here was yesterday...not that my kids are in school...but I remember that feeling you'd have on the last day; the summer was streteched out before you, seemingly endless....
and now, nothing. just more work. and 100+ degree days.
Anyway, guess that sounds a bit glass 1/2 full....I'll chalk it up to work related stress. I AM looking forward to getting a "swimming pool" (ie, a plastic, shallow thing) and getting some sun this summer and taking the kids to the splash park in town.
If you haven't checked out www.scrapinstyletv.com you need to!!! It is one awesome inspiration place!!!
Friday, May 18, 2007
BLOWN AWAY
by the response to http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/
Not that I didn't think it was a fabulous site, but MAN. 1600 people in less than a week is just phenominal. And on a related note, I got my COLLECTION in the mail and it is beautiful!!! And I got my pictures from Scrapbook Pictures back....turned out great, as usual. And awesome shipping. 2 seperate packages shipped priority for $2 total.
So, pretty much busy busy busy at work. VERY stressed with this new project I am working on and all the training that goes with it. But at least my bad headaches have stopped, so I guess I'm ok. Monday is DH's BD, and the ILs are coming in...so I have to clean. My MIL would say I don't, but it wouldn't be right of me to ask her to bathe in that nasty bathroom of my kids'.
I guess that's really it...my life is not that exciting, huh? I do think I am going to go to CHA in July...starting to get VERY excited about that!! Never been to Chicago. Anywhere north of TX in July is welcome.
Have a great weekend everybody!!
Not that I didn't think it was a fabulous site, but MAN. 1600 people in less than a week is just phenominal. And on a related note, I got my COLLECTION in the mail and it is beautiful!!! And I got my pictures from Scrapbook Pictures back....turned out great, as usual. And awesome shipping. 2 seperate packages shipped priority for $2 total.
So, pretty much busy busy busy at work. VERY stressed with this new project I am working on and all the training that goes with it. But at least my bad headaches have stopped, so I guess I'm ok. Monday is DH's BD, and the ILs are coming in...so I have to clean. My MIL would say I don't, but it wouldn't be right of me to ask her to bathe in that nasty bathroom of my kids'.
I guess that's really it...my life is not that exciting, huh? I do think I am going to go to CHA in July...starting to get VERY excited about that!! Never been to Chicago. Anywhere north of TX in July is welcome.
Have a great weekend everybody!!
Monday, May 14, 2007
ARE YOU READY???
Tonight! Midnight!!
http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/
Goes live! This is going to be one rockin site...and some SERIOUSLY talented artists on there!! I am still not real sure how I ended up with them, but boy is it an amazing group!
Stop by, chat, stay a while!!!
http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/
Goes live! This is going to be one rockin site...and some SERIOUSLY talented artists on there!! I am still not real sure how I ended up with them, but boy is it an amazing group!
Stop by, chat, stay a while!!!
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Giving it another shot....
Ok, so I thought noone read my blog. Turns out I was wrong...SO, I am going to start up again. BUT, if you're out there....you CAN leave comments every so often so I know I have (albeit a small one) some sort of audience.
So. We got back from San Antonio yesterday. SO fun. The kids were great. I mean, they are 3 years old, and they were going to bed at like 10pm and had no nap, so there were some fussy times, but overall, really good. And AWESOME in the car. We went to Sea World, San Antonio Zoo, shopping in San Marcos, and to see some wildflowers...every day was so fun. Weather was perfect, not really crowded anywhere. Here is a pic of some wildflowers....we may blow up a couple of pics and hang on the wall. The color was STUNNING.
Anyway. the kids and Bri are about home, so I guess I'd better get to it!
Saturday, February 24, 2007
i want to be swaddled!
This is a quick LO I did yesterday...and after looking at it, I decided it would be nice to be wrapped up tight and warm like that. I am ALWAYS cold and it looks toasty in there. Too bad they don't make swaddling blankets for big people. But then I probably wouldn't like having my arms pinned down anyway.
Were my kids ever really that little?? You know what no one told me? That at that age (and up to about a year, even a bit over a year) they are so sweet and you just gush and love them so much....then they turn 3 and the horns come out and well, while I still love them (guess I'm required to), they can REALLY get on my nerves. I am a horrible mother, no doubt. Brian says I expect too much from them, and I probably do. But does Sissy REALLY have to ask "why" after everything???
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Music to my ears....
I had put the kids in their high chairs and they were eating dinner and I had walked out of the room for something, most likely this darn computer, and as I was walking back in this is what I heard:
Madi: "You like "Little Bear" [a kids cartoon] Bubba?"
Matt: "Yes I DO!! You like "Dora", Sissy?"
Madi: "Yes...I like YOU, Bubba."
Matt: "I like you TOO Sissy."
Madi: "I love you too Bubba."
Matt: "I love you too sissy." "MOMMA! Sissy said she loved me! Isn't that sweet?"
If only they loved each other this much all the time!!
Madi: "You like "Little Bear" [a kids cartoon] Bubba?"
Matt: "Yes I DO!! You like "Dora", Sissy?"
Madi: "Yes...I like YOU, Bubba."
Matt: "I like you TOO Sissy."
Madi: "I love you too Bubba."
Matt: "I love you too sissy." "MOMMA! Sissy said she loved me! Isn't that sweet?"
If only they loved each other this much all the time!!
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
:)
Happy Wednesday!
So Lost is starting up again tonight...looking forward to that. Although, if they don't start answering some questions soon, I may be out on this one....they just keep adding twists with nothing ever explained; gets very frustrating.
And now my kids are home which means I have to go.
Don't worry. I didn't have anything exciting to say anyway.
So Lost is starting up again tonight...looking forward to that. Although, if they don't start answering some questions soon, I may be out on this one....they just keep adding twists with nothing ever explained; gets very frustrating.
And now my kids are home which means I have to go.
Don't worry. I didn't have anything exciting to say anyway.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Wanted to share a pic...
Isn't she cute?
Not too much to share...just work, work, work. I heard from my best friend from college today, she had a baby girl on New Year's Eve...just one day too early ;) (my birthday is Jan. 1 for those that don't know). That girl knows more stuff about me and was with me through more hard times...it's really too bad we don't keep in touch that much anymore. Life gets in the way I guess...But (and I hope she's reading this!) I know she's one of those gals that if I went to her house today it'd be like we've seen each other every day. I still think she knows me better than anyone. And she DEFINITELY knows more secrets about me than anyone. :) Those kind of friends are good to have. Love you Kristi!!!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
So she's Daddy's little girl....
We were going out to eat last night (thanks Kari and Mike!)...and Madi was saying "I love you Daddy", "I want to sit by YOU, Daddy"....and I said, "what about me?"....to which she replied, "Bubba loves you momma. He can sit by you."
Gonna go cry some now.
Gonna go cry some now.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Just when I thought I didn't have anything interesting to say...
I was told today that my son started counting in Spanish. ON HIS OWN, mind you. Neither Tina or us have ever worked with him on this. She was giving him some raisins today and he started counting them out in Spanish. She said perfectly 1-5, needed just a little help to 10!! We got him to do it for us too tonight! People, this is the same child that doesn't grasp the concept of the toilet. And tonight after playing with Noah's ark and I told him to put it up, he looks around with a blank look on his face and says "where mommy? I don't see it!". SO SO much like me....I think that worries Brian a bit. Appears to be very intelligent book-wise...but common sense may be lacking....
AND I got an email tonight that I got 2 layouts picked up for publication in a new book about doodling! :)
AND I got an email tonight that I got 2 layouts picked up for publication in a new book about doodling! :)
Thursday, January 18, 2007
I THOUGHT I lived in TEXAS
we are NOT suposed to have ice/snow/freezing rain/crap in our forecast for a whole week!!! Not that it is amounting to a WHOLE lot, but the words ice and freezing rain have been in the forecast every single day for literally the last week. and thru this weekend. Which figures because I am actually meeting a friend (yes, I do have ONE), to go scrap on Friday night. I think I'm going to go regardless....Brian said don't call him if I get stuck, but I know my Dad will come get me if needed! Right, daddy?
So the kids aren't really doing anything too new or cute. We have pretty much put Madi in "big girl panties" except for nap/bedtime. But of course Matt is another matter....
Hmmm....not too much else to say, and I really need to go work a little bit more (see dad, it's 7pm and I'm going to be working!)....Stay warm everybody!!
So the kids aren't really doing anything too new or cute. We have pretty much put Madi in "big girl panties" except for nap/bedtime. But of course Matt is another matter....
Hmmm....not too much else to say, and I really need to go work a little bit more (see dad, it's 7pm and I'm going to be working!)....Stay warm everybody!!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
work.
I am really enjoying my job; which is actually kind of worrying me, because some aspects of it will be changing in the not too distant future (unless my prayers are answered). But anyway, you can take this for bragging if you want to....mostly I'm just excited about it, and hey, it's my blog, so I'll write what I want to. I started back in mid-November the working at home thing, and I felt like I was doing an ok job...they put REALLY high expectations on us, and I don't think they truly expect us to attain the goals they set. If so, well, it's just not gonna happen without workin 50+ hrs per week and I refuse to do that. But since I've started, I haven't heard one word from my supervisor about how I'm doing. I generally take the approach of no news is good news, but I really had no clue about my performance and how everyone else does. So when my boss's boss sent an email yesterday and for last week I was #3, I was quite suprised! And happy. He sent an email to the top 10 RPhs, and let us know where we were...and to say job well done. That was nice to know. But I wish he had sent that email to everybody not just the top ten.
Now the competitor in me says I have to go after #1....then at bonus time....show me the money baby. show. me. the. money.
Now the competitor in me says I have to go after #1....then at bonus time....show me the money baby. show. me. the. money.
Monday, January 15, 2007
I'm just sayin'....
that should the opportunity ever arise, I WOULD leave my husband for Jack Bauer. NOT, mind you, Keifer Southerland, but Jack Bauer.
Is there a more noble, selfless, patriotic man alive?
I was almost in tears watching him break down tonight. Bless his heart, he should be in therapy and he's having to save the country from some psychos.
In case you can't tell, my FAVORITE show 24 is back....and as good as ever!!!
If only they'd give us 4 hours every week! Now we only get an hour a week from now on, and that's just really not enough. But it does make Monday's more bearable.
~and~ I got to go see The Good Shepherd today....it was very good. Kind of complicated; you have to pay attention; but it was good. But 3 hours long. So dad and mom, don't see it at the theater.
Is there a more noble, selfless, patriotic man alive?
I was almost in tears watching him break down tonight. Bless his heart, he should be in therapy and he's having to save the country from some psychos.
In case you can't tell, my FAVORITE show 24 is back....and as good as ever!!!
If only they'd give us 4 hours every week! Now we only get an hour a week from now on, and that's just really not enough. But it does make Monday's more bearable.
~and~ I got to go see The Good Shepherd today....it was very good. Kind of complicated; you have to pay attention; but it was good. But 3 hours long. So dad and mom, don't see it at the theater.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
6:30am...on my day off....
"MOMMA!!! MOMMA!!!" (Matt)
Sigh. "What?" (me. groggily.)
"MOMMA! IT'S DARK IN HERE!! VERY VERY DARK!"
"well, get the stool and turn on the light."
"OH! That's a GOOD idea! A very good idea momma! Thank you!"
it's a good thing he's so darn cute.
6:30am.
yuk.
Sigh. "What?" (me. groggily.)
"MOMMA! IT'S DARK IN HERE!! VERY VERY DARK!"
"well, get the stool and turn on the light."
"OH! That's a GOOD idea! A very good idea momma! Thank you!"
it's a good thing he's so darn cute.
6:30am.
yuk.
Friday, January 12, 2007
These sort of things NEVER happen to me!
So I log onto my company HR website, to check to see if my vacation (2 weeks) has been credited yet. And there was 3 weeks in there!!! I wasn't susposed to get that til next year! So I called the HR department and they said since I've been there 5 consecutive years (02-07), I get 3 weeks even though my 5 year anniversary isn't til Feb.! Things like this NEVER work out in my favor!!
24 starts up this Sunday....and let me tell you I am SO excited. TV is a MAJOR thing at my house (yes, I know that's sad, but that's a whole other discussion)...and 24 is our all time favorite show. Though it can be frustrating to watch just one hour at a time.
We are slowly getting our house a little more organized...went through the kids closets the other night and cleaned out all the too little clothes. Wow do my kids have a lot of clothes. Thankfully, a lot of Madi's are from cousin Mya ;) that helps me stay out of trouble a little bit anyway.
Guess I'd better go see if I have any faxes!
24 starts up this Sunday....and let me tell you I am SO excited. TV is a MAJOR thing at my house (yes, I know that's sad, but that's a whole other discussion)...and 24 is our all time favorite show. Though it can be frustrating to watch just one hour at a time.
We are slowly getting our house a little more organized...went through the kids closets the other night and cleaned out all the too little clothes. Wow do my kids have a lot of clothes. Thankfully, a lot of Madi's are from cousin Mya ;) that helps me stay out of trouble a little bit anyway.
Guess I'd better go see if I have any faxes!
Sunday, January 7, 2007
I thought this pic turned out really cute! (Of course it did! It has my son in it!)So anyway, not a lot to say really. Been trying to clean before Brian gets home so I don't get yelled at too much....but it's very hard with 2 rug rats dragging stuff out as soon as you get it picked up.
Oh, one thing that made me happy today was after we got home from church, Madi was showing me her papers that they colored. Their lesson was about David being a shepherd, and she told me (without me asking) all about the big mean bear that David killed to protect the sheep and keep them safe....I was really proud that she knew and remembered her Sunday school lesson so well. She even knew David's name without me prompting. And I was sort of debating on whether or not to go because it's very difficult when flying solo. Taught me a lesson.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
My next 30 years...
Ok, so I've had a couple of requests to update my blog. So I am!
Yesterday was my 30th birthday. Yee haw. They aren't as fun as they used to be, but as my mom and dad say, it's better than the alternative. We didn't do much...went to IKEA (can never find a SINGLE thing there--I don't know why we keep going. Brian hates Euro stuff), we looked at printers, and went to dinner at La Hacienda. The kids were good, so that's always a plus.
New Years Resolutions: I don't really believe in them, but I am really going to try to loose weight (that's not a new year's resolution--I'm just continuing my quest from last year). I had lost some weight before the holidays, but am too scared to step on the scales now. I'd LOVE to get back to where I was before the kids were born, but that is probably literally impossible without surgery. Unless I just become anorexic. Can anorexics drink Dr. Pepper?
My other resolution (but to some extent it's out of my hands) is to get published again...has been my "resolution" for the last 2 years (successful both times thankfully!)....and I've been slacking off lately. But since I gave Brian the magic X Box I now have more time. :)
Anyway, I better get back to work. Dad if you're reading this, my queue was empty and I had nothing to do anyway.
Yesterday was my 30th birthday. Yee haw. They aren't as fun as they used to be, but as my mom and dad say, it's better than the alternative. We didn't do much...went to IKEA (can never find a SINGLE thing there--I don't know why we keep going. Brian hates Euro stuff), we looked at printers, and went to dinner at La Hacienda. The kids were good, so that's always a plus.
New Years Resolutions: I don't really believe in them, but I am really going to try to loose weight (that's not a new year's resolution--I'm just continuing my quest from last year). I had lost some weight before the holidays, but am too scared to step on the scales now. I'd LOVE to get back to where I was before the kids were born, but that is probably literally impossible without surgery. Unless I just become anorexic. Can anorexics drink Dr. Pepper?
My other resolution (but to some extent it's out of my hands) is to get published again...has been my "resolution" for the last 2 years (successful both times thankfully!)....and I've been slacking off lately. But since I gave Brian the magic X Box I now have more time. :)
Anyway, I better get back to work. Dad if you're reading this, my queue was empty and I had nothing to do anyway.
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