cold day activity

Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
-John 6:35


I love those little hands. I adore my babies. No, we weren't making bread, but it was a good verse to tell my girl while she was elbow deep in flour and water.

Here are some pictures of our fun time together inside during this cold weather, yes in Florida, 60 degrees is cold!

ETSY SHOP SALE

Thought I'd share this with you...

%50 off Easter bows. $2.50 on the Easter "Bunny" Bows and the Easter "Ducky" Bows

www.sophisbowtique.etsy.com

waking up...

I have been soooo tired lately. It must be this cold and the fact that Troy is up during the night more than normal. Anyway, I am sitting in the kitchen drinking my coffee. Troy is sitting here at my feet with the portable DVD player watching Elmo's Wild Wild West Show. Sophia is upstairs watching Sid the Science Kid. Funny how the mornings are here when it is just me and the kids. We definatly have our little routine in the morning... Sophia is slow about waking in the morning, rather grumpy, so alone time is her until about 9am. I am pretty worthless until I get a second cup of coffee. And Troy, he is happy to sit in his rocking chair with his blanket and a waffle until us girls are ready to get moving.
I totally forgot that Sophia had ballet last night, so we rushed over so she didn't miss her dance class. Next week is spring break so no dance, that will be nice. ;) Her recital is getting ready to come, the first week in June. She is really excited and was telling me that "some people are making my costume in a kitchen, they are cooking it up in a pan so that it will be ready for me to wear it at my show." She is so funny.
Tony did good at his first day at work. He seemed happy about it. I am proud of him, glad he has a job. Thankful for the blessings.
Well, I'm going to finish this coffee, lots and lots of laundry waiting on me today. Lots of housework that has gone unfinished and even more laundry....

Angry Housewife: On Hallucinations (you know you've had them!)

I was in desperate need of a trip alone to the grocery store (see Angry Housewife: on what a break really is), I knew I wasn't going to get a day at the spa so a trip to the grocery store would have to do. On this particular day, "M" was off work. I waited all day, literally from 8am-4pm for him to stop cleaning the garage so that he could watch his children so that I could go to the grocery store alone. Yes, a clean garage is nice, but for an angry housewife,who is in desperate need of a trip alone, the garage can wait when a child-free grocery trip is in order. So the day wore on and on and on and on... sidewalk chalk, bubbles in the yard, nap time, more sidewalk chalk, more bubbles... ok, I'd like to go to the grocery store, NOW.
At this point, I was planning which route to take to the grocery store would take the longest to travel, which in mommy world equals more time alone. I had it figured that I would go to Walmart instead of my normal hot spot because it was farther away and would require more time spent wondering the aisles. Now, if he had just let me go in the morning like I wanted; he wouldn't have to worry about me traveling 17.2 miles to get groceries.
I decided to feed that kids and give them their bath. I was dressed and ready to head out to the grocery store, yes, I got dressed up to go to the grocery store.. I don't get out much, this was a big deal. After feeding the children, my dressed up, was dressed dirty; applesauce in my hair, banana mush on my jeans, and I smelled like a hot dog. I was furious at this point, I marched into the garage to find out exactly how many more hours, minutes, seconds he was going to be in there... we decided that I was going to bathe the kids and when I got them out he'd be inside and ready to take over (Take Over, means sit on the couch with two feed, bathed children, watch cartoons until mom gets home to put them to bed). After the bath, my dressed up which was then dressed dirty was now dressed wet. Completely soaked my hair was frazzled, my shirt was wet, my jeans had banana mush and baby soap, and yes after all of that I still smelled like a hot dog.
At this point I began hallucinations; yes I hallucinated. My children, both naked, ran into the playroom screaming and laughing like wild Indians. They were jumping on the couch and then flying in air landing on the bean bags. I started to try and control the madness when it consumed me. My beautiful fresh smelling little cherubs appeared to grow wings from their shoulder blades and fly around the playroom screaming. Their big brown eyes turned a fire red color. They reminded me of other creatures from the Wizard of Oz, you know the ones who worked for the witch?? I had to get out of there! I left the clothes and diapers on the floor, walked down stairs, grabbed the keys and the cell phone and told "M" I was leaving. He didn't question me, he just said "have a nice time"; He knew better! ;)

Complimenting My Intellect

Now, my darling husband. This blog is for you.
I am always flattered by your compliments, really I am.
However- you had to know there was going to be a however; when we are standing in the laundry room and you mention how smart because I clipped a plastic bag to the side of the dryer to be used as a trash bag for you to empty the lint catcher, that is NOT a compliment. Has my intelligence been limited to the lint catcher and a plastic bag!
Why not compliment how smart I am that I have a degree in Education, just because I am currently not using it doesn't mean that I don't have the knowledge.
Yes, I am smart enough to pretend that the spatula is a surgical tool to save the life of a my little pony.
I am smart enough to remember everyone in this family birthdays, anniversary, and special events.
My brain retains the information of height, weight, age, shirt size, pants size, shoes size, sock size, and underwear size of every person living under this roof.
I remember things like how old the kids were when they got their first teeth, said their first words, took their first step... if that isn't a compliment of one's intellect I don't know what is.
My brain retains more information than GOOGLE, my dear.
So my darling husband, the next time you feel like complimenting how smart I am, please refrain from using the plastic bag attached to the dryer an an example.
I do adore you though, my sweet love. ;) And thank you for all the compliments ;)

Hiatus

Yes, there was a short hiatus, but I'm back and more angry than ever! ;)

Great job Tony!!

Tony Tony Tony.. always comes through. He went a few places yesterday and came home with a job! ;) Very proud of my husband!
Now, myself and my darling son.. we are sick! We both have yucky colds and coughs.
I knew it was coming, we have been soo incredibly busy with no down time. It was only a matter of time until we got sick. I am going to clean the guest bed because Tony may be sleeping in there since Troy and I are going to probably be taking over the bed with all of our sneezing and coughing.
I have cleared our schedules and we are going to rest for the next few days. Other than a trip to the grocery store for orange juice we aren't going anywhere! Oh did I add that it was in the 90s this weekend and it is 60 today! No wonder we are so sick. I hate weather changes in Florida!!
Well, I am going to go get some coffee before my children get up.
Sophia at the yard sale.

Troy riding his motorcycle.

another day

Today Tony goes for an interview. I just pray that if this is the right thing that it will all work out and if it's not that it won't! I don't want him to start something that isn't God's will for his life. Not that I want him to be jobless, but I'm willing to sit in God's plan while Tony figures out what it is he is supposed to be doing. I do not think that any of this happened by chance. It is all God's plan.
Now, enough said on that topic!
Today, my soul sista' Danielle is here visiting and I must say just knowing she is here in this house gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling. She lives in NY and I would love to say I can see her anytime I want but I can't so until I get her to move here, when she is in town I have to smoother her with my presence. :) She also has an interview today. Yes, I told you I was going to get her to move here. :) I am also trying to get her to start a blog, she is an excellent writer. She is really an awesome person and a great friend, I'm lucky to have her.
Well, I gotta get going, another busy day-
I am going to make breakfast, take Danielle to her interview, take the kids to the park, pick Danielle up, come home, take Danielle to the airport (sad), then come home, make dinner, bathe, feed, and put the kids to bed! ;) Lots of driving here and there today.
Yesterday Tony had a yard sale and made a whooping $120. We met his parents at the fair in the evening. I got to see my nieces, my brothers, and my mom and dad, who were also there at the county fair enjoying the festivities. Sophia was not going to leave the fair without riding on the Ferris wheel. I kept my feet on the ground while Tony took her on the ride. This is what popped up on my cell phone while I was watching the wheel spin around and around, praying that they'd stay safe. ;)

happy thoughts..

I love this picture. Tony took it on his cell phone so it's kinda blurry. But this is my children at there most darling. This was Friday morning, Tony's official day of no job and we made the best of it. Staying home as a family, playing outside, and of course resting! Tony made his famous grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch and his even more famous grilled peanut butter and honey sandwiches for desert ;) I'm not telling you that the secret ingredient is pink sugar sprinkles for Sophia ;)

Sophi was in my cousin's wedding today and oh my love she did so good! I think I was far more nervous than she was. The anticipation of waiting for her to walk down the isle was almost too much to take.. I can't imagine how I'll feel at HER wedding! She was such a pro.. threw the petals in the air, walked so brave with such confidence -I mean really what else did I expect. I'm sure I'll have pictures of her to show soon.
I do have a picture of Troy. Tony snapped this before the wedding.

He looks like a little stinker! He did great during the wedding although I did have Tony sitting in the very back with him, just in case. After the wedding though he had enough, the reception he was a total BOY! In ever sense of the word. My mom bought him the most adorable plastic tool set, great gift idea for a boy, terrible gift for a wedding reception.. He went around hitting the back of people's chairs and backs with the hammer until we got it out of his death grip. ;) He throw carrots like they were darts at his sister.. until Tony finally took him for a walk. They found a tennis court with a fence and Tony said he closed the gate and let Troy run around on the court while he laid on a bench and took a rest, that's a daddy's way of babysitting if I've ever heard... LOL
It was a beautiful, very traditional wedding.. just like my cousin. I am sure she is going to make a wonderful bride, wife, and maybe someday a mother.. I'm always up for little ones to hold! ;)

Rain, Rain, Go Away...

Funny that I got up this morning and it's raining... I have been saying "when it rains it pours" all week. Not to be a downer but I must say that is exactly how this week has felt. Sunday, was the seizure. Tuesday, was the doctors, test, diagnosis..etc, Wednesday, Tony was told as of Friday he would be laid off (yes, no job)...
Tony then joins the long list of people who lost there jobs in this economy. One good thing, my Tony is a go getter! He called and says, "Honey I've lost my job, but I'm going to an interview on Monday". Praying he gets the job, even if it means a substantial pay cut at least he will have a job.
We have good family, good friends, and a strong support system behind us and I'll tell you I am so grateful for them (you) always, but especially right now. Your thoughts, prayers, emails, phone calls, they don't go unnoticed.
Sophia has started on Lamictal only at night for the next two weeks. She seems to be her normal self so far. I am very grateful for that. In the midst of all this rain we have so much to be grateful for. So much to praise God for...
Thank You Jesus, for life.
Thank You Jesus, for family and friends who are family.
Thank You Jesus, for the trials in life that only bring us closer to you.
You Alone are God. Thank you for your Son, your Grace, your strength.
Thank You for your broad shoulders.
(an hour or so later....)
The rain has stopped. Troy is awake pushing his bin of cars around the kitchen. Tony is outside walking the dog and feeding the bunny rabbits. Sophia is watching Cinderella while she wakes up- not a morning person. I'm sitting here at my computer drinking my coffee, trying to wake up too ;)