All in all it was a nice weekend. Friday night/Saturday morning E was sick and throwing up. I was up most the night with him so I tried to sleep in a little more since J was finally home after a week at the cabin. I then cooked the day away, I made apple sauce, taco sauce and jalapeno poppers. J brought back some carrots from our land neighbor so I prepared some of those for cooking so I can freeze them. Sunday consisted of football with a side of football. We were supposed to go to my cousin's 1st birthday party but with E throwing up the day before I just didn't want to chance it. He was perfectly fine all day, which is good.
I was starting to have a head ache yesterday but I think the lack of sleep from Friday which caused me to be over tired and lose a little patience with the kids. I hate when that happens, its not their fault, but for the most part all was OK.
Not a super fun update, just simple which is wonderful.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Drama and Cooking
So there's been drama in the neighborhood block watch that really has upset me. Its really unbelievable the way that grown people can act. I'm not in the center of all of this drama which is good, I make it my point to stay clear of that type of garbage but it really surprises me the actions of some grown adults.
Last night I started the process of homemade spaghetti sauce. I juiced the tomatoes and man my arm hurts! Its hard work putting tomatoes through a food mill! I plan on cooking the sauce tonight to thicken it up and ensure that its seasoned just right and then to the canning jars it goes. Tomorrow I will make another batch of jalapeno poppers and possibly some apple sauce. I need to finish up my first batch of apples. I also need to make a pie for a gathering on Friday. I am so very happy when I'm in the kitchen making stuff. Its a great stress reliever for me.
Today my friend Karen is having surgery, she's in my thoughts and prayers that all goes smoothly! She should be home this afternoon and hopefully resting comfortably.
Last night I started the process of homemade spaghetti sauce. I juiced the tomatoes and man my arm hurts! Its hard work putting tomatoes through a food mill! I plan on cooking the sauce tonight to thicken it up and ensure that its seasoned just right and then to the canning jars it goes. Tomorrow I will make another batch of jalapeno poppers and possibly some apple sauce. I need to finish up my first batch of apples. I also need to make a pie for a gathering on Friday. I am so very happy when I'm in the kitchen making stuff. Its a great stress reliever for me.
Today my friend Karen is having surgery, she's in my thoughts and prayers that all goes smoothly! She should be home this afternoon and hopefully resting comfortably.
Monday, September 21, 2009
13 years ago....
Our wedding day. Gosh I can remember it like it was yesterday. Off to get my hair and make up done in the morning with a couple of my bridesmaids and my mom. After that I had to run into the bank to drop off some checks for deposit. I used to work at the bank so I think all the workers were excited to see me before the ceremony, I remember them hugging me and being so excited for my big day. Then I headed home to put on my dress and take pictures. I loved my dress, it was beautiful and had a huge train (I think back now and the style isn't me today, I'd pick something more simple and elegant but at the ripe age of 22 it was what I wanted). I recall my mom being a little upity with me and of course when watching my wedding video she says I was the one that was crabby. I was just quiet, wedding day nerves was all.
After pictures at the house we drove to the church, it was a 1 minute drive from where we lived, shoot I should have walked LOL. I waited in the basement of the church until ceremony time. It was such a long wait and I thought NO ONE would be there to see Jim and I take our vows. But I was wrong, we had a church full of guests. I recall walking down the isle and seeing J waiting. He looked so nervous and excited. J isn't big on being the center of attention but he looked so handsome in his tux. I recall my mom and brother (who were walking me down the isle) weren't walking fast enough. I believe even through my smile I said walk faster. Finally I met J at the end of the isle and we walked up to the alter together. I was so excited and couldn't believe that I was getting married. The ceremony continued and then it was time for our vows. J was first and I got choked up and almost lost it. I thought I was going to cry. Time for my vows and I was able to get through them without tears so I was happy. We exchanged out rings and lit our unity candle, both memorable moments for me. At the end of the ceremony when we were officially introduced as a married couple was so wonderful. I had been waiting all my life to be married and I was lucky enough to find J and be marrying him.
After church it was off to Brown Deer Park for pictures. It was such a lovely warm sunny day. It was picture perfect (bad pun I know). Then it was off to the reception where we had a lovely dinner with all our guests and then it was to the dance floor. We had such a good time dancing and drinking I couldn't have asked for a better day. We had a lot of family and friends that supported us that day and I'm grateful for their support. I'm sure a lot of them never thought that we'd still be married. I think back and we were so young. I looked through all the wedding pictures yesterday and we looked so young. We were, but we've grown together in all aspects of our lives and I couldn't ask for anything more.
As I've posted before I don't know what I've done to be give all of this happiness but I know I'm fortunate, I don't take any moment for granted and I will continue to love J with all of my heart for the rest of our days!
After pictures at the house we drove to the church, it was a 1 minute drive from where we lived, shoot I should have walked LOL. I waited in the basement of the church until ceremony time. It was such a long wait and I thought NO ONE would be there to see Jim and I take our vows. But I was wrong, we had a church full of guests. I recall walking down the isle and seeing J waiting. He looked so nervous and excited. J isn't big on being the center of attention but he looked so handsome in his tux. I recall my mom and brother (who were walking me down the isle) weren't walking fast enough. I believe even through my smile I said walk faster. Finally I met J at the end of the isle and we walked up to the alter together. I was so excited and couldn't believe that I was getting married. The ceremony continued and then it was time for our vows. J was first and I got choked up and almost lost it. I thought I was going to cry. Time for my vows and I was able to get through them without tears so I was happy. We exchanged out rings and lit our unity candle, both memorable moments for me. At the end of the ceremony when we were officially introduced as a married couple was so wonderful. I had been waiting all my life to be married and I was lucky enough to find J and be marrying him.
After church it was off to Brown Deer Park for pictures. It was such a lovely warm sunny day. It was picture perfect (bad pun I know). Then it was off to the reception where we had a lovely dinner with all our guests and then it was to the dance floor. We had such a good time dancing and drinking I couldn't have asked for a better day. We had a lot of family and friends that supported us that day and I'm grateful for their support. I'm sure a lot of them never thought that we'd still be married. I think back and we were so young. I looked through all the wedding pictures yesterday and we looked so young. We were, but we've grown together in all aspects of our lives and I couldn't ask for anything more.
As I've posted before I don't know what I've done to be give all of this happiness but I know I'm fortunate, I don't take any moment for granted and I will continue to love J with all of my heart for the rest of our days!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Reality
Back to reality after an adult weekend get away near the Dells. We enjoyed the time away and now we're right back into the thick of family life. The kids, the dogs, the house being a mess, all that fun stuff but I tell you, I wouldn't change a thing.
Tomorrow J and I celebrate 13 years of marriage. This October we will have been dating a full 20 years. As I refelct on our courtship and marriage I am so happy that I found my soul mate at the ripe age of 15. I don't know what I did to deserve such a wonderful man but I'm truely grateful. We've grown together in our life views, our parenting views and just the views of eachother, I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful husband.
Tomorrow J and I celebrate 13 years of marriage. This October we will have been dating a full 20 years. As I refelct on our courtship and marriage I am so happy that I found my soul mate at the ripe age of 15. I don't know what I did to deserve such a wonderful man but I'm truely grateful. We've grown together in our life views, our parenting views and just the views of eachother, I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful husband.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Nothing much
I haven't had much to say as not too much is going on lately. I finally took E to the allergist and his is allergic to a ton of stuff. He's on new meds and is doing so much better. I though am feeling guilty for not taking him in sooner to help get him some relief a couple years ago. I shouldn't beat myself up over it but that's the way I operate.
A is doing good, she's enjoying 5th grade I guess. When I ask what's she's done in school I get the "nothing" response. I've talked to other parents and this is their response as well so I guess I don't feel too badly, like she isn't sharing anything with me. Its just kids at this age.
J is in full cabin/hunting mode. Getting some projects on the cabin done before winter and so that the cabin can be properly insured. If its not done the insurance company won't insure the cabin. He's regretting buying the cabin but that's just because he has to take care of all the maintenance items, once that is all done I'm sure he'll LOVE IT.
As for me, not too much going on besides worrying about my job. The merger is officially going through and the date is Oct 1. A lot of managers have already been given notice they will no longer have a job. Its getting a little scary. Rumors are flying around and it just makes me uneasy. I'm doing all I can to not think about it but its becoming a little more real. I'm also planning my niece's baby shower which is now at my house. I knew this would happen when she first said she was pregnant. I'm happy for her I'm just not happy that this gets dumped on me last minute. I'm a planner and now its less than a month away and I feel like I've had no time to plan. My SIL's aunt is ill with Cancer and hasn't been given a good outlook. With treatment, 18 months is what they say she'll have. I'm close with my SIL's family, I call Ruth, Auntie Ruthie just like everyone else. She's gone to Myrtle Beach with us every year and she's really a strong person I admire. So her having cancer is like my very own cancer and I'm worried for her and for all the family. My SIL being a nurse has had to be strong for everyone in the family and go to all the appts so that she can translate into human speak for family members so I'm worried about her and how's she doing.
I know I can't control a lot of this things but its in my nature to worry, I wish some how I could learn not to worry so much. I've gotten better over the years but could still use some improvement.
Well there you have it, not sure anyone even follows the blog but its good therapy for me I guess to get my thoughts out.
A is doing good, she's enjoying 5th grade I guess. When I ask what's she's done in school I get the "nothing" response. I've talked to other parents and this is their response as well so I guess I don't feel too badly, like she isn't sharing anything with me. Its just kids at this age.
J is in full cabin/hunting mode. Getting some projects on the cabin done before winter and so that the cabin can be properly insured. If its not done the insurance company won't insure the cabin. He's regretting buying the cabin but that's just because he has to take care of all the maintenance items, once that is all done I'm sure he'll LOVE IT.
As for me, not too much going on besides worrying about my job. The merger is officially going through and the date is Oct 1. A lot of managers have already been given notice they will no longer have a job. Its getting a little scary. Rumors are flying around and it just makes me uneasy. I'm doing all I can to not think about it but its becoming a little more real. I'm also planning my niece's baby shower which is now at my house. I knew this would happen when she first said she was pregnant. I'm happy for her I'm just not happy that this gets dumped on me last minute. I'm a planner and now its less than a month away and I feel like I've had no time to plan. My SIL's aunt is ill with Cancer and hasn't been given a good outlook. With treatment, 18 months is what they say she'll have. I'm close with my SIL's family, I call Ruth, Auntie Ruthie just like everyone else. She's gone to Myrtle Beach with us every year and she's really a strong person I admire. So her having cancer is like my very own cancer and I'm worried for her and for all the family. My SIL being a nurse has had to be strong for everyone in the family and go to all the appts so that she can translate into human speak for family members so I'm worried about her and how's she doing.
I know I can't control a lot of this things but its in my nature to worry, I wish some how I could learn not to worry so much. I've gotten better over the years but could still use some improvement.
Well there you have it, not sure anyone even follows the blog but its good therapy for me I guess to get my thoughts out.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Schools In Session
Today was the first day back to school for the kids....I'm happy yet it starts the close of another summer. I was also a little sad as the kids seem to be getting so big so fast. This is A's last year at an elementary school. E is in the 3rd grade...YIKES. I am very proud of my kids, they are smart, funny, loving and caring individuals. While it is exciting for me to watch them grow not only in size but their personalities as well, I can help but be sad as the days of me holding them in my arms has gone. The days of blowing rasberries on their bellys is gone but I have the memories and we continue to make more. But it is a day like this that I wish I could go back to when they were younger and snuggle them just a little more.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
No news...
Nope, no news to report. Guess things have been a little boring lately and that's OK. I am excited for the kids to start school. Man they need it!! They've been bickering back and forth so I'll be very excited for the sibling bickering to be put on the back burner.
We did have another successful pig roast. Its so wonderful to see everyone and have so many people at our home. I grew up not wanting to invite people over because of my home life situation and to now have a family and home of my own I look forward to such get togethers. J thinks our house is too small for so many guests but I don't mind. And I would hope that our guests don't mind much either since they continue to come enjoy a summer day with us each year.
I think I've picked out my next run date...May 23, 2010. The Madison 1/2 marathon. I hear its really good and my hair dresser loves that run and has done it many years in the past so that was encouraging. My friends Joy and Joe plan on running it as well. Hopefully both of them will be healthy. I'm hoping Karen will run it with me and maybe we can cross the finish line together. Not sure if I posted that yet or not, if so, sorry you have to read it again LOL.
Not much else to report. Any one want to go to Germany with me?? Lodging would be free/cheap as I have a friend that's there now with her husband who's in the military. Depending on where we go we can stay at their place or at US military bases that rent rooms that are like little apartments. J is not sure he wants to go yet he doesn't want me to go alone. I'm tossing up the whole family going but I'm not sure the kids would enjoy the trip or if I'd enjoy it with them going. My fear is that they would complain and whine about all the walking etc. Perhaps I'd be wrong, they certainly were good on vacation this year and I didn't expect it. Perhaps my kids would enjoy themselves. I guess I'll discuss it with the family and figure out costs and stuff and see if we can all swing it. But if one of my friends wanted to go with me let me know, J would probably prefer that as he's not into international travel.
We did have another successful pig roast. Its so wonderful to see everyone and have so many people at our home. I grew up not wanting to invite people over because of my home life situation and to now have a family and home of my own I look forward to such get togethers. J thinks our house is too small for so many guests but I don't mind. And I would hope that our guests don't mind much either since they continue to come enjoy a summer day with us each year.
I think I've picked out my next run date...May 23, 2010. The Madison 1/2 marathon. I hear its really good and my hair dresser loves that run and has done it many years in the past so that was encouraging. My friends Joy and Joe plan on running it as well. Hopefully both of them will be healthy. I'm hoping Karen will run it with me and maybe we can cross the finish line together. Not sure if I posted that yet or not, if so, sorry you have to read it again LOL.
Not much else to report. Any one want to go to Germany with me?? Lodging would be free/cheap as I have a friend that's there now with her husband who's in the military. Depending on where we go we can stay at their place or at US military bases that rent rooms that are like little apartments. J is not sure he wants to go yet he doesn't want me to go alone. I'm tossing up the whole family going but I'm not sure the kids would enjoy the trip or if I'd enjoy it with them going. My fear is that they would complain and whine about all the walking etc. Perhaps I'd be wrong, they certainly were good on vacation this year and I didn't expect it. Perhaps my kids would enjoy themselves. I guess I'll discuss it with the family and figure out costs and stuff and see if we can all swing it. But if one of my friends wanted to go with me let me know, J would probably prefer that as he's not into international travel.
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