This post dedicated to.......

Momma

For those of you that read her blog, you know how much she hates laundry! I saw this picture in a magazine and it made me think of her.

The last time I did laundry, I took a picture of all the laundry on my bed. I only have 2 kids, but that pile can get pretty big! Unusually this pile got folded and put away same day.

Finally, a swing set!

We have been promising to buy a swing set for the kids for at least 2 years. We finally did it today! Yeah!

Since we live in an uppity neighborhood, we had to get permission from the association to put it up. On the form, it asked how long til completion. My answer? "No idea!"

Since I love staining so much (NOT) I am going to stain it before we put it up. I figure that will be easier than after it's assembled. That will take me a few weeks. Then sorting all the pieces and pre-drilling will take some time. Then we have to find a Saturday that we have nothing planned. So maybe by NEXT Christmas. Daddy is still convinced that we should just keep going to the park. Hopefully after it's done, he'll change his mind. (Definitely not in the middle of the process; I've heard they are a bear to put up).

I'll keep you posted and post some pictures once we get started. Pray for us! With something like this, we are going to need it!

By the way, when we were trying to figure out where to store all the stuff, Daddy suggested inside. That way they can enjoy it even before it gets up. Sure, why not? (JK; it's in the garage)

I must BLOG!

My hubby commented that none of the blogs that he reads (mine, my sissy's, his moms, and his sissy's) haven't been updated in awhile. Well his mom's got updated today by his sister (did you follow that?) So I thought I'd update my blog. But since not much exciting has happened, this will be somewhat of a hodge-podge post.

Let's start on Tuesday. K girl had her 3 year check up. They said she is tall and skinny for her age. They asked if she was a good milk drinker (nope), does she like meat (only sausage), are there any guns in the house (why is that any of their business?), does she wear a helmet when riding her tricycle (seriously?), etc. So we get home that night and for supper I decided to try chocolate milk with her. Last time she didn't like it. This time---she drank all of it down. And has had4-6 more glasses since. Make a liar out of me. Then Wednesday night I made baked chicken nuggets and potato pancakes. She usually won't eat the chicken. Once again, she made a liar out of me. She loved them. I think I'll take her to the doctor more often. Maybe she'll eat better.

Thursday we went out to lunch with Daddy and a friend from work. She loves to see my kiddies whenever we go out. She's a sweet lady. Her and her husband just recently adopted a 9 year old boy from a very bad home. Amazing dedication.

Friday the kids and I had to go to Wal Mart--again. I am cooking breakfast for church visitation Saturday morning and needed supplies. I also got some stuff for our SS ice cream social Sunday night after church. I also am in charge of breakfast for SS Sunday morning. All in one weekend. What was I thinking?

After dropping all the food off, K had an appointment with the ENT to check out her ears. He said that they look really good. They are all but 3% closed. We are OK for swimming lessons. Except I don't think we will be able to get to them this year. The summer just got away from us. C got his DVD's for school in the mail the other day. We will be starting school August 4th. He's excited, but only a little.

On other notes:

*I finished sealing another section of fence. YEAH! Only the long side is left. I'll be so glad when it's done. Hopefully before it needs done again? (3-5 years from now)

*our other TV died the other day. What is with us and TVs? My mom says she is always breaking/buying a new iron; my aunt's problem is toasters; mine is TVs?????? Why can't it be something cheaper, like a can opener? This is the TV that C used for school. So we have been brainstorming to figure out what he's going to use for school. Maybe my laptop? Posts would be very scarce then. I'll keep you "posted."

*I mowed the grass Tuesday night. I hate to mow grass but that was the day I found the dead TV. I was so mad at the TV that I went and mowed grass. Here is a picture of the kiddies trying to help by putting the lawn mower away. Teamwork--for once.

So that gets you caught up for now. I'll be back when I have other news. I'll leave you with some pictures of 2 cute kids.

Happy Birthday, K girl!

Yesterday was K girl's third birthday. For some reason, she thinks she turned six (I think because her brother is 6?). Crazy girl.

For breakfast, she wanted chocolate chip muffins. Easy enough. For lunch, she wanted to go to "Bob Heavens." Both of the kids are part of the Bob Evans kids birthday club. Around their birthday, they get a card in the mail for a free kids meal and drink. For some reason this year K got 2. C also had a free meal from a reading program at a local library. So we all ate at Bob Evans and only had to pay for Daddy and I's meal. Nice.

We had saved 2 presents for her to open on her actual birthday. We got her a new Color Wonder book w/ markers. She loves those things! And so do I! They don't make a mess! We also got her a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse puzzle. She's really into puzzles.

It was kinda a low-key birthday for her since we had church, but I still think she had a good day. I really can't believe she is 3! This year while C is doing school, my plans are to start working with her on school-type stuff. It's amazing how different learning preferences and personalities are.

It's a Princess Party!

We had K's birthday party last night. Only a few people were able to come, but it was still fun! I didn't even stress out! It was a penny-pinching party, but it looked really nice. Since it was a princess party, I used some tule to decorate. I did buy some cute plates and napkins and a banner that said "princess party." A long time ago, we had bought some princess figurines at the Disney store. I used those and a little Cinderella's coach for decoration too.

Aunt T made the cake (like she always does). She always does such a good job! This cake was a sheet cake made to look like a cobblestone pathway and on top was Cinderella's coach (made out of cake). She also made a little pillow for the glass slipper and a little mouse. Instead of me explaining.......here's a picture.

Mr. D picked out a set of golf clubs for her. She was so proud of them! She used the putter inside a little, but can't wait to go outside with Daddy and C to use them for real.

Here's the "bling" that C bought her. So pretty.

Other stuff she got: a giant coloring book, crayons, a small coloring book, a preschool work book, My Little Pony, puzzle, sidewalk chalk, bath toy, Sno Cone machine, 2 new outfits, and some money. We saved a few things for her to open on her actual birthday (Sunday). (check back for that post)

I think she had a good party. She was so excited about her cake. That's all she talked about Thursday "Aunt T is going to bring my cake" She's still convinced that she's going to be 6. Crazy girl.