Diary of a Mad Crazy Mom Type

Confessions of a Psychotic Housewife: Review & Giveaway: Farm Rich Stuffed Pretzel Bites

2011-09-17T18:46:00.000+02:00

Confessions of a Psychotic Housewife: Review & Giveaway: Farm Rich Stuffed Pretzel Bites

I'd serve the Mozzerella bites.

GLEE and DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA

2010-05-28T01:54:00.003+02:00

ahh GLEE my newest LOVE..I find myself singing along with every episode and it makes me uber happy...Great show..I'm sooo glad my daughter turned me onto this..

in other news..onto the DRAMA..

HELP what do you do when you are part of a club and the president is an uber (BTW that's my new word..uber..like it..) paranoid person..they *think* they have to be informed of EVERY little thing going on, are worried there are secrets being kept from them and loves to throw around the words: "I AM PRESIDENT".. ughhh..I want to quit because I don't need the drama, but I need to be there for the good of other children and families. I have been told if I quit that others will and then the club will be no more..ughhh...help..help help..

GOALS??

2010-05-26T19:24:00.003+02:00

Ok I've proved I'm a bad blogger..so I thought I would set myself some goals here.

1) Blog once a day (except on weekends..unless something really fun happens)

2) Get up and clean at least one room a day (yes I'm a bad housekeeper too)

3) Finish projects..starting with my notebook LOL

What about you? do you have goals?? Wanna help me?

Long Time...No hear???

2010-04-19T19:04:00.003+02:00

Wow, it's been a long long time for me...I'm a SLACKER...well let's just start this over and reintroduce everyone..

Well, here is everyone anyways..

Alot's gone on in our lives..we've moved from SC to Dover, Delaware..

The girls both are cheerleaders now (say goodbye to my money)

The boy still plays T-ball..but he's a funny funny lil dude.

Umm yep that's it for today...tomorrow the REAL fun stuff will start.

T-Ball

2009-04-22T21:05:00.004+02:00

First let me start this out by saying I'm MAD AS HELL right now!!! Some, ok one..HI ED!!!) knows Connor is in T-ball this season. He is only 4 YEARS OLD. Well, the first game went ok..(they won). The second game however went to hell in a handbasket..

First, we had team pictures. NOONE bothered to tell me what time or where they were, I only heard through the grapevine (thanks JEN) that another team had to be there an hour before. I got there saw noone on our team there and A PARENT FROM ANOTHER TEAM had to point me where to go.. Connor and Hunter almost missed pictures. I was PEEVED. Fast forward about an hour and a half to after the game was done, and they had lost. The coach lectured them (chewed their little asses out) for losing, told them that 'he could accept it if they lost because the other team was better, but they lost because they played like they hadn't practiced'....another parent had to step in and say they played great, because he sure as hell wasn't...I was madder than a wet hen...I left and wouldn't even let the boys get snack for fear I was going to go all redneck on him.

Again Fast forward to Monday...it was thunderstorming and they were supposed to have practice, I called the team mom and said we weren't coming, she then called me back and said the coach was having an important meeting with the parents. So, I went..well the coach's meeting was basically saying that they were volunteers and that they felt disrespected at the game on Sat...blah blah blah..I pulled the coach aside and told her my feelings..(and I actually did it pretty nicely, no yelling at all)..told her that my nephew (7) had heard her team mom's talking about me in the dugout and I didn't appreciate it..she said "and you believe what a 7 year old tells you??" I retorted what reason did he have to lie..

Talked to her about what was said after the game and the way I felt about someone talking that way to a group of 4-6 year olds...she said they had NEVER had a parent complain blah blah blah..oh yeah well THIS parent was complaining...I told her my kids would NOT play on that team..so, I took them out and went to the director (?) of the league and requested they be put on a different team..he said to give him a few he would look around and see what he could do...well, that was Monday....this is Wednesday...I'm going to visit with him tonight and find out where the boys can play..I don't care if they win or not, I want them to learn and have fun..

gRRRRRRRR

***EDITED TO ADD*****

They have moved Connor and Hunter to another team and also 5 MORE players....

So, how am I ever going to live this one down???

2009-03-02T21:44:00.003+01:00

Well, I think we all know by now that I have SMALL control problems about my car and driving..You did know that right?

So, I H.A.T.E. when Steven drives..he constantly makes me hold the door and slam on the imaginary brake.

But, I did THIS the other day..ran into the durn house. GAHHH

Now he'll hold this over my head..I know..

Food meme...

2009-01-10T03:44:00.002+01:00

I like this so try it ;d

I bolded the one's I've tried...etc etc..

1. New York pizza--I would say you can only count this if you've actually eaten it in New York!..went to New York eons ago and ate some..yumm
2. Hoppin' John--a must have EVERY new years day for luck, and greens for money...
3. New Mexico green chile...lived in New Mexico and mom loves them.
4. Homemade buttermilk biscuits...yup
5. Tasso..not even sure what this is..
6. Whole Maine lobster
7. Calabash-style shrimp and hushpuppies
8. Kansas City barbecue ribs--in KC, of course :)
9. Hot glazed Krispy Kreme--I do love Krispy Kreme's and when I see the hot now sign..well...
10. San Diego fish tacos
11. Cheese curds
12. Key lime pie (Florida!)...amazingly I'm not a fan of this..
13. Philly cheese steak
14. Memphis pork barbecue sandwich--obviously I've had a pork barbecue sandwich but not a "Memphis" one
15. Lowcountry boil --we tend to call this beaufort stew or frogmore stew here..
16. Huckleberry pie
17. New England clam chowder
18. Boiled peanuts--Yep..Yep...Yep..I love mine Cajun boiled.
19. Buffalo (Bison) burger
20. Eggs Benedict
21. Pastrami on rye
22. Corned beef and cabbage
23. Pancakes with maple syrup
24. Everything bagel with cream cheese and tomato..that's so not everything...
25. Thin Mints
26. Frito pie
27. Potato knish with mustard
28. Silver Queen corn on the cob - good chance I've tried it, but I'm not really up on my various corn varieties (this was the previous blogger's comment but I totally agree)..me three.
29. Soft pretzel from a street cart
30. Fresh-picked blueberries--Yum!
31. Sourwood honey
32. State fair funnel cake
33. Chesapeake crab cakes
34. Candied yams
35. Oyster dressing--this IS in TJOC though
36. Snow cone or snowball
37. Wild Alaskan salmon
38. Sautéed more
39. Persimmon pudding
40. General Tso's Chicken
41. Frozen custard
42. Italian sausage with peppers and onions on a hoagie bun
43. Chili dogs
44. Buffalo wings with blue cheese...I've had them with blue cheese but I prefer Ranch
45. Spam musubi --I should have eaten this in Japan! I certainly saw it
46. Saltwater taffy-yummm..they make some of the best here
47. Fluffernutter sandwich on Wonder Bread
48. Black and white cookie
49. Frybread
50. BLT with thick-cut applewood bacon
51. Baked beans
52. Pumpkin pie
53. Collards with vinegar and Tabasco..another New Years day must have.
54. Tex-Mex fajitas with skirt steak and sautéed peppers
55. Fried green tomatoes
56. Succotash
57. Shrimp and grits
58. Hot water cornbread--what is this?
59. Barbecue chicken pizza with red onions
60. Chicken fried steak
61. Carnitas burrito
62. Apple butter
63. Geoduck
64. Soft-serve ice cream cone dipped in chocolate shell
65. Pecan pie
66. Catfish supper at a church or fire station
67. Oysters Rockefeller
68. Homemade cranberry sauce
69. Pimento cheese
70. MoonPie washed down with R.C. Colaahh brings back memories
71. Pickled watermelon rind
72. Cracker Jacks at the ball game
73. Smithfield ham
74. Meatloaf and mashed potato blue plate special at diner
75. Chicken and waffles
76. Po'Boy with many napkins --in New Orleans
77. Green bean casserole with French's fried onions
78. Stuffed sopaipillas
79. Turducken
80. Shad roe on toast
81. Sweet potato casserole with or without marshmallows
82. Cioppino
83. New York cheesecake
84. Pan-fried river trout
85. Jambalaya
86. North Carolina pig pickin'
87. California rolls-
88. Burgou
89. Penuche fudge
90. Fried peanut butter and banana sandwich
91. Scrapple or livermush
92. Elk medallions in red wine reduction
93. Muscadine grapes ..makes a great wine also ;0
94. Cheeseburger at backyard barbecue
95. Open-face turkey sandwich
96. Chicago deep dish pizza
97. Cobb salad--the least healthy "salad"
98. Peach pie a la mode
99. Macaroni and cheese
100. Root beer float

Happy Christmas Eve

2008-12-24T18:45:00.002+01:00

from Charleston, South Carolina (for those of you snowbound..notice no snow, no ice, heck it's in the 70's again today..woohooo..GO OUTSIDE KIDS...sorry that was me telling the kids...

anywho..My sister and her man brought the kids to the Holiday Festival of Lights in James Island last night and they got to see Santa..(who upset Connor because Connor couldn't bring him home..yes I need something else in this house..2 dogs, 2 cats, 4 kids..~~did I say 4...wait a minute I seem to have another one..no I'm not preggers I think my nephew moved in when i wasn't looking..~~ and a Santa..)..

Anywho..back again Friday and a Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night.

Oh hear those sleigh bells ring-a-ling...

2008-12-23T02:30:00.002+01:00

Ahh here it is Christmas time at La Casa Del Moore...and the kids are ~~hellions~~ sweet lil angels. It's Day one of Winter Break or as I like to call it.."the week of hell"..you may think these ~~hellions~~ angels are all sugar and spice blah blah blah..but I know the truth....

Actually today wasn't that bad...We got up around 7 a.m. (ok noonish) and proceded to ~~clean~~ sit on our asses and do nothing all day until Connor took it upon himself to clean the stove...(have to love my little clean freak) then they DEMANDED I cook dinner..hahahah so I threw some chicken nuggets in the oven and said..done..minions...done...

Now if I have time (can remember) tommorrow I'm going to post my Christmas letter to all of you that I didn't send out Christmas cards to this year and take a pic of me and the minions...you know if they haven't duct taped me to anything and set the house on fire..

Steven

2008-11-24T17:13:00.002+01:00

So, I've decided that it's Thankful week at Casa del I'vegonecrazy...

First up is Steven...I am thankful for Steven because he is who he is. He saved me..seriously..I was leading a messed up life when he decided that I was no longer 'best friend' material...more like 'wife' material. He moved me and Kat from Charleston to Oklahoma. He got me out of the life I was leading and into a better one..hence becoming the beautiful person I am today...one who has a DEGREE hahaha...

Steven is currently serving in who the hell knows where, but he's safe..as a matter of fact he's meeting celebs..

this is him with Alex Quaid..she is a CNN reporter...hmm my hard working hubby.

Oh mio Oh my-o...

2008-11-11T20:55:00.002+01:00

Oh lordy, lordy I'm losing my ever-lovin mind.

Today I came in from taking Kat to the bus-stop and 'thought' I smelled cologne, a man's cologne..so what do I do?? I dialed 9-1 on my phone and held it (you know so i could dial the other one if I needed to) while I checked my house out to see if there was someone here...

Walk upstairs..don't smell it..

Walk downstairs..still smell it.

Walk upstairs again..don't smell it..

Downstairs still smell it..can't figure out where it's coming from...the dog meanwhile is looking at me like I've lost my everloving mind..(I have)..

About 3 minutes later it occurs to me..duh..it's the plug in...

Scared the hell out of myself for nothing..SHIT.

Mama Mia...

2008-11-04T02:52:00.003+01:00

Kat's chorus had their first concert tonight..They did a melody of songs from Mama Mia...it was really good and nice...long though...

(This was for Steven) :D...

My Weekend in Pictures...

2008-10-27T18:04:00.006+01:00

Lizzie learned to ride her bike..only two wheels..woohoo..took her all of 1 min..seriously she just hopped on and went..

Went to a wedding...(notice Connor there 'posing')

Me and the kids at home after the wedding..please notice who 'caught' the bouquet..she actually fought and older woman for it hoo boy...

and the pumpkin carving..

Whew what a week...

2008-10-22T20:13:00.002+02:00

This picture has nothing to do with today's post, The 13 year old threatened to disown me if I posted this so...go ahead sweetie..and don't fret I will save this one for your wedding day!!!!

Anywho's on Monday my dogs ran off (both of them. First of all I have a full blooded husky who's pure white and a heavy footed heifer...I mean Jack Russell Terrier. I couldn't find them anywhere...well I thought OK if noone picks them up and decides to keep them then they'll come home..No come home on Monday, the kids were devasted. I kept getting up and checking the door ALL night.

Tuesday they still didn't come home and I started to look for bodies on the side of the road. Tuesday night we got a phone call that a couple about a mile or so away had them. Picked them up and she even said that we were lucky she picked them up because someone else may have tried to keep them because they were so sweet and beautiful...Kids are Happy, I am Happy, Hubby is Happy. Worst week ever turned to Best Week Ever.

Now we have to bathe them ....good luck us..

DAMN KIDS

2008-10-18T00:03:00.003+02:00

So, I've got a huge spot of RED food dye on my carpet (carpet in the house i'm renting...) anyone know how to get it out..or am I just SOL and have to buy a new room of carpet...

UGHHH

Bad Mommy day..

2008-10-16T01:51:00.006+02:00

I was a bad bad mommy today.

I took the kids out of school early and took advantage of the beautiful day and took them to the beach!!! I figured it was probably one of the last nice days we were going to have this season..so I took advantage of it..Call it a MENTAL HEALTH DAY.

Here's Connor:

Here's Lizzie:

and Katherine:

My new house...

2008-10-13T23:15:00.005+02:00

Here's my new house for those who care..it's so pretty and Big. I haven't lived in such a nice house since FOREVER... Only problem is the county it's in. We will HAVE to move next year before Katherine starts High School (OMG am I that old???)

And the kids in the 'pool'. This is their Favorite part of the house. Should be mine too with a good glass of wine, but I haven't gotten to get in it yet as I've been LAZY. Heck, according to some I "should" be totally unpacked but gah...why unpack until I need the item..or I might have to get off of my Lazy Bottom.

Maybe tommorrow I'll post pics of the dining room (haha it's the only 'clean' room here.)

Weekend Update

2008-09-24T00:10:00.002+02:00

Ahh well, I've moved into the new house (pics to come when I unpack...you know Aprilish). I've discovered I have a lot of stuff...A lot...

Kids are doing good:

Kat is staying with ma and pa so she can go to a different counties school..(the school for this county is AWFUL...I'm afraid to send her to it..)

Lizzie is Lizzie..she is the little momma.

and Connor well let me tell you about Connor:

today out of his mouth comes: "My Penis is Big...My daddy's penis is really big"...needless to say we died laughing. Of course my hubs thinks this was the greatest..made him feel really good..wonder why???

I'll try to take an outside pic of the house at least tommorrow...ish

Oh so sweet...

2008-09-09T23:38:00.002+02:00

Guess what I got today???

NO not that, Stacy get your mind out of the gutter?

And not that either...Jennifer I would like one of those..

I got a single Red Rose from Steven with the sweetest note that said "one month down"

Ahh...back to sniveling...

A tropical storm is coming...oh my

2008-09-05T16:12:00.003+02:00

Gotta get supplies:

For me:

Oh yea and the kids...

I think we're good!!!

Any ??'s

The kids and Cats New TOY

2008-09-03T19:39:00.002+02:00

So, I found myself in a precarious position the other night (hey Steven is deployed for a year don't judge!!) and found myself in one of those stores where I saw the cutest durn vibrator you EVER saw in your life. It was called a mini mini rabbit..Well, I just had to have it...not for me mind you, because I really didn't think it would do the job, but I thought it would be the greatest toy for the cats...and buddy it is.

You should see the when you put him on the hardwood floor and he hops across the floor and the cat (okay maybe just Buster as Boy Boy more looks at you like a fool and you bothered his nap).

Of course when you have a cat toy, it automatically becomes a kids toy, They seem to love it....they love to put it on the floor and turn it on and make it hop everywhere, they put it in the car and put it behind my back in the seat and laugh...and put it in the middle section near my elbow and think that's funny too.

Hey, it was a cheap fun toy...what can we say and ohhh so cute....

Well Hello...

2008-08-26T17:03:00.002+02:00

Back by popular demand (thanks Stacy I missed you too..and honey I always miss you and those dreams I've been having wooo..let me tell you...OH MY)..anyway. I made it back to the states and feel 110% better lately. I've come to the conclusion I am a beach girl I NEED TO BE NEAR THE BEACH (or at least within 30 miles.). Other than having to deal with my CRAZY family..(and they are CRAZY) things are good.

OK so here's what's happened since I've gotten home..

1) Kat (13 year old) got her first period...and that really helped her attitude 300%..she is totally a different child. Before this she was a walking bag of hormones...

2) I rented a beautiful house..I move in Sept. 15.. I'll post pics when I move in and get my stuff in.

3) Kids started school..YAY!!! Quiet is not overrated.

4) I made Amanda's boyfriend cry...(might tell you about that tommorrow.) don't want to ruin your opinion that I'm all sweet and innocent and all...ya know..

Sick

2008-06-10T07:44:00.003+02:00

I am miserable...utterly miserable with a 'summer cold' ...who knew..they knock you down worse than a winter cold. I think because it's so nice outside..(and yes it's nice here in Germany right now...I know..I'm surprised too..let's hope nice holds out until Friday when we go to Phantasialand where I spend way too much too get in..think along the lines of Disney World...and then Steven bitches about it (Don't lie Steven you know you will...)

I really really (have I mentioned really yet) don't want to go, but the oldest is going the youngest want to go and I kind of thought it would be funner to go with my troop however my troop isn't going now, it's only a couple of us..and my cheap gene has kicked in. I know I have a lot to pay for since I leave here July 1...

I think I need a drink and it's only 8 am..is that too early for wine?? My friend Jennifer would say no...so I say no..except I shipped all the good wine..shit..

Friday's Feast One-Hundred and Ninety-Two

2008-06-06T09:58:00.002+02:00

**The Return**

Appetizer

When you drink soda/pop/coke, do you prefer to drink it from the bottle, a can, or after pouring it into a cup?

hmm I really don't care, now that I can't drink soda since I'm on the meds that make all soda's flat and all..but I to not care...

Soup

What television show are you willing to stay up late to watch?

Desperate Housewives.

Salad

Name one person, place, or thing you think of as brilliant.

Honestly, and sorry Honey, but I think of my friend Chanel as absolutely Brilliant...she is one of the smartest people I know..just sit down and have a conversation with her one day, she truly is..

Main Course

Would you be willing to work 4 10-hour days instead of 5 8-hour days in order to save gas?

I'm a SAHM and college student, so I don't waste much gas...I'm good :D

Dessert

If you were a superhero, what would you call yourself?

hmmm can I be superwoman...at least this year I will be..my husband deployed for a Year, 15 months to be exact, yesterday, so I get to do it all..be mommy, daddy, etc..for my kids..such is the nature of the military. And we do it because we love them...:D

Xanax anyone?? anyone?? anyone?? Otherwise know as HEY STEVE LOOK I"M BLOGGING IN MAY*

2008-05-20T07:28:00.002+02:00

That last bit of the title was for my DH friends--sorry about the shouting..

I am a slack, slack blogger, but in my defense ALOT has been going on...

**We got packed out this week...(all of my stuff is on it's way to Charleston as we ~~speak~~ type. (I'll have to post pictures of the BEAUTIFUL government furniture that we are loaned until we leave...hey you own it--you better like it!!)

Steve leaves soon for his deployment of a year, which in all actuality turns out to be 430 days when you add in the pre-training, etc that goes on. In Becky's mind he's going to the Caribbean...

I have an AWFUL class this semester...it's a history of women in the arts class...I really thought I would enjoy it, and I took it because it is out of my realm and was something I was interested in, however the teacher is a BITCH...

***OHHHH Steve bought me a new car, I get to pick it up when I go to Charleston...BRAND FLIPPIN SPANKING NEW...I've never had a BRAND NEW CAR that I get to put one of the first (well the first 10) miles on it...I'm excited...well there is a backstory to that one, but hey another day..I've already bored you enough for a Monday--or Tuesday...whatever.

Where do all the days go???

2008-04-23T17:09:00.002+02:00

Does it ever seem like you life just seems to go by so durn fast...I woke up this morning and discovered boom it was Wednesday...WHAT???

MONDAY??? where did you go???

TUESDAY??? again???

I know I cooked dinner one of those days didn't I???

Lizzie went to Daisy's on Monday...ok well that was one of those days...

Anywho...ughhhhh

ok so by my calculations tomorrow is ummm THURSDAY???? right and

FRIDAY is the day I go on a girl's shopping trip where I will be buying Polish Pottery

My Bad Mother of the Year Day

2008-04-16T12:36:00.002+02:00

Or why I should rename my blog "One Bad Mother" ****Not meant to be an offense if you have a blog named one bad mother..I did a google but didn't see one..but hey I thought we already established it EONS ago my expertise in the whole computer era...(re NONE)

**and wow..never try to "edit" using that whole ABC checkmark on the blog because it'll just red everyflippin thing on your post...***back to my original post now..

So, anywhere where was I, oh yes..my bad motherness..drinking wine at 8 am??? --well..it's 5'0 clock somewhere..get off my back..seriously

Yesterday...we had pre-op for Connor and we go to the German hospital..I thought we'd be in/out in an hour..didn't make contingency plans for the kids...and 5 flippin hours later I was calling everyone we knew to find someone to pick up Lizzie from school and keep her until we got home. Well, the person we got misunderstood and thought we meant today and let her walk home with the neighbors child who thank goodness let her stay and play for a good Hour and a HALF..MEANWHILE the 13 YEAR old was missing..(OK with her friend but still I had ASKED her nicely to be home..and the kicker her (ok kicker 1) I PAY her every time she babysits her brother and/or sister)

Kicker 2: I had to cancel the surgery because he was running a fever last night...

Kicker 3: He is FINE today.

Manic Monday Part Two (or is it Too, or To???)

2008-04-14T19:29:00.002+02:00

El casa del Becky is up and running this week....I finished finals and papers last week --and start new classes this week (MY VERY LAST ONES!!!)

We have our dates (not set in stone per say but set in wet sand LOL)

April 26th-- I'm going to Poland to shop!!!

May 14-16th -- Pack out!!!

June 1st -- Steven fly's out .

July 1.. Becky fly's out...back to the good ole USA!!!

I'm so excited..I'm ready to get out of here..Now, I need to get out of here...I need to come back to the land of Target!!!

Monday = cuteness overload

2008-04-07T17:41:00.005+02:00

Ok maybe not for you, but for me...I have finals all week long...so I'll be here sparsly..(hmm rhymes with parsley..sounds like food..works for me...)..

Tonights final is Human Sexuality...tee hee..we get a final in that...too bad Steven is still cut off...

We did family pics this weekend..I'm only going to post two of them:

The Kiddos

and us...as we should always be seen..notice me trying to choke him...

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Eighty-Five

2008-03-28T07:54:00.002+01:00

Appetizer

What does the color dark green make you think of?

Military Uniforms..hey wash em enough...that's what you think of.

Soup

How many cousins do you have?

around 15 ish...

Salad

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how honest are you?

well I'll give myself a 7, as I've learned that sometimes too honest is not a good thing.

Main Course

Name something that is truly free.

the only thing I can think truly free right now is the unconditional love I have for my family.

Dessert

Using the letters in the word SPRING, write a sentence.

Some
People
Insist
Nothing is
Good.

March in like a lion....out like a snowstorm???

2008-03-26T15:20:00.005+01:00

Just a few pictures to indulge you to what we woke up to this fine March 26 morning..

2008-03-24T19:13:00.002+01:00

How was everyone's Easter..Mine was so-so...It SNOWED here in Germany so we froze our tootsies off. But everyone had a good day. I wish I got shots of the baskets the Easter Bunny left before the kiddo's got to them, but alas the kids got to them first.

The shot above is of the Easter tree I decorated when I was supposed to be hiding eggs for the squadron's Easter egg hunt. I got a little bored hiding. There just wasn't enough hiding places, so I went to Easter egg decorating.

My car goes to the Dr. tommorrow as the German Weasels got into it and ate something so they have to check it out..wish me luck...

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Eighty-Four

2008-03-21T08:29:00.002+01:00

Appetizer

Given the choice, would you prefer to live in the country or in the city?

the country I think..I'm tired of people ringing my durn doorbell and having to answer it just saying..

Soup

Who is the cutest kid you know?

mine

Salad

Fill in the blank: I couldn’t believe it when I heard ___________.

that I would graduate with my BS in June of this Year after only being out of high school for 17 years!!!!! go me.

Main Course

If you could star in a commercial for one of your favorite products, which one would you want to advertise?

my new favorite scent in laundry softener..it's the green snuggle..smells like apple, but it's melon..yummy

Dessert

What type(s) of vitamins and/or supplements do you take on a regular basis?

I'm getting old, so I take a women's pack of multi-vitamin..it's about 5 in all...

Happy St. Patty's Day

2008-03-17T20:44:00.002+01:00

A Wish for a Friend
Wishing you a rainbow
For sunlight after showers—
Miles and miles of Irish smiles
For golden happy hours—
Shamrocks at your doorway
For luck and laughter too,
And a host of friends that never ends
Each day your whole life through!

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Eighty-Three

2008-03-14T07:31:00.002+01:00

Appetizer

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how much do you like your own handwriting?

I'd say about a 8...I have pretty nice handwriting...

Soup

Do you prefer baths or showers?

bath..alone with no kids screaming mommy I need a bath too then getting in with me and all of a sudden I'm a road for their truck, or a jumping off point for the duck or whatever...

Salad

What was the last bad movie you watched?

Sin City...no my hubs was watching one the other night he said it was good and I couldn't get into it...Meeting your Saints..or What to do with your Saints..something like that.

Main Course
Name something you are addicted to and describe how it affects your life.

I guess you can almost say I have an addiction to my computer and sometimes I'd rather be on here than well cleaning or anything else

Dessert

Which instrument is your favorite to listen to?

piano...

Meet Spiderman

2008-03-12T18:57:00.001+01:00

Nuff Said!!!

Diamonds are a girls best friend ???

2008-03-10T21:24:00.002+01:00

Call me a brat, call me spoiled rotten, whatever..but hubby and I are sitting here arguing right now because...(sit down) he wants to buy me diamonds and I DON'T want them. I'm so picky about my diamonds and to be honest I wouldn't wear them anywhere. He thinks I'm being selfish and I should think about my children and leave them something to hand down to them. WHAT??? Buy something so it can sit around until I die and then give it to my kids???

I'd rather spend the money on something I actually want..a new couch, a new dining room table???

A day at the spa with no kids by myself--with no kids -- quiet --have I mentioned no kids yet??

So am I being absolutely unreasonable because I just don't want diamonds...oh and I think I hurt his feelings because I told him that the pair of pearl earrings he bought for me I didn't like...because I just don't wear earrings. He expects me to pay attention to him and what his likes and dislikes are but he doesn't even notice I hardly wear jewelry and when I do I like to wear unusual kinds not sparkly glittery stuff.

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Eighty-Two.

2008-03-07T08:05:00.002+01:00

Appetizer

If you could be any current celebrity for one whole week, who would you want to be?

I think I want to be Matthew McConnahey's arm candy. Nuff Said.

Soup

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being highest), how much do you enjoy talking on the phone?

I'm about a 6 on the phone but I'd rather talk to you in person.

Salad

Name a charitable organization to which you have donated (or would like to).

My husband has money taken out of his paychecks to a bunch of charities so I honestly can't say what charities we donate too..I think there are about 5 in there...

Main Course

What is a food you like so much you could eat it every single day for a month?

Bannana

Dessert

Have you or anyone in your family had the flu this year?

Is the sky gray and overcast and my cat sitting on my arm??? yes ....LOL

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Eighty-One

2008-02-29T14:45:00.002+01:00

Appetizer

Who was the last person you hugged?

I just hugged Lizzie earlier this afternoon..she doesn't feel well today.

Soup

Share a beauty or grooming trick or tip with us.

apparently to lose weight use topamax...LOL :D

Salad

What does the color yellow make you think of?

would it be bad to say pee???

Main Course

If you were to make your living as a photographer, what subject would your pictures revolve around?

kids because they are so fun.

Dessert

What was the longest book you ever read?

I don't remember...but it was around 8-900 pages

From: One tired exhausted mom

2008-02-28T16:31:00.002+01:00

I think I may have bitten of more than I can proverbially chew this semester. I am so damn tired and my classes are so intensive!!!! I am doing a paper or 2 a week. Add that to the fact that I have to post to some 2 conference in each class (there are 3), I am overrun. Right now I'm trying to get the kids to help out by just being quite.

(Y'all can quit laughing now!!!)

Also, they've put me back on my topamax prescription as I'm allergic to my house. Here's the dealio there. On topamax I lose weight, so I have to take a supplement (ensure, boost, whatever??) yay me...

I need a nap..anyone want to come give me one???

I swear.....

2008-02-26T18:36:00.002+01:00

A lot apparently. No, not really my friend Jen swears alot more than me so I figure I'm good.

Anywho...exactly how did we get on the subject?? Oh well here goes...I was 'informed' that a lady doesn't swear...

by who?? oh the six year old diva that lives in my house.

The offending word: CRAP!!! So, damn it lets remember I'm a lady??? oh wait that wasn't a question..one more try..

I'm a lady
I don't swear..

Now after you quit choking...back to your regularly scheduled programming.

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Eighty.

2008-02-22T10:04:00.002+01:00

Appetizer

Have you ever played a practical joke on anyone? If so, what did you do and who was your victim?

A couple of years ago my child asked for a DS for Christmas, so I got one that was filled with gummies--wrapped it and put it under the tree. (Her real DS was hidden in another box)

Soup

What do your salt and pepper shakers look like?

regular ole salt and pepper shakers.

Salad

Where is the next place you plan to visit (on vacation or business)?

I think in a few weeks we are going to do a weekend in Paris.

Main Course

What kind of lotion or cream do you use to keep your hands from getting too dry?

I have so many lotions...I love to buy Bath and Body Works so I have a variety. Whatever I feel like that day.

Dessert

Make up a dessert, tell us its ingredients, and give it a name.

Nummy nummy for my tummy

grind up a snickers in the grinder
throw it on some vanilla ice cream
drizzle caramel sauce on top.

One of "those" people??

2008-02-20T15:58:00.000+01:00

I was on another message board and we were 'discussing' the fact that sometimes we had 'those' neighbors. You know the one's who you can't stand.

~~ The one who calls all the time
~~ who expects you to watch their kids at a moments notice.
~~ who always offers to do things for you..that you don't necessarily want them to.
~~ the one's who are just too nice.

I started wondering...Am I one of 'those' people? Do I not respect personal space?
Do I tell too much personal stuff about myself?

Ok I know I'm probably the last one. I do not have a filter and sometimes I will tell too much, but hey. That' me. As for the rest, I don't think so, but who knows.

So, this led to a discussion about 'friends' we wish we hadn't made and I've got a couple of those too...but I'm much too nice to 'break-up' with them. I always worry about hurting other's feelings and well just don't want the drama that goes with it...

**note to you 'lurkers' who know me...IT's NOT YOU>>...I LIKE YOU!!!

So, what about you? do you have those friends? Are you one of those people? Am I? Is that why no-one reads my blog??

I think I'll go pop open a bottle (or two) of wine and think about this...

So out of it..

2008-02-19T17:16:00.002+01:00

I'm in a human sexuality class this semester and one of our first assignments was to talk about how the media influences sexuality.

I'm old and apparently don't listen to music or watch TV as people were bring up all kinds of shows and songs that I didn't even know about or hadn't seen. Shoot.

I thought I was a 'hip' mom...you know I listen to that 'superman' song..well at least I did until I found out what it was about...

Hip?? or need a replace hip is what I now think...

sighhh...

Going to change my depends now...

Valentine's Day

2008-02-14T15:04:00.003+01:00

I was all set to bitch and whine about my Valentines Day when I had to sit back and reflect...It's not about the presents but about the LOVE...

So, here my friends..I got this in an email and dedicate it to all of you.

You want WHO to fix the computer??

2008-02-12T20:25:00.000+01:00

So my friends (all two of you) we are having some EVIL computer problems this week...

1) Steven's whole flippin hard drive crashed!!! We kept getting an 'can't find operating system' message on his computer...bahhhhhhh -- What'll be funny is he has a class in Ramstein the week after next and will have to take my PRETTY pink computer with him to the class...

2) My vonage router crashed which led to my wireless router crashing...again bahhhhh

3) I had to reset up the wireless router...me?? that sucks the big one..I hate dealing with computers..thank goodness a friend has offered to come help me.

DAMN EVIL COMPUTERS!!!

I am NOT electrically inclined..I don't want to be electrically inclined...I want a man to do it for me damnit...:D

Bitch Bitch Bitch....Whine Whine Whine....I'm going to go and drown myself with some wine now.

What No Friday's Feast???

2008-02-08T09:14:00.000+01:00

OHHHHH the horror..what to do ??? what to do?? I know head on over to Bethany and Gabriel's Blogs..they have nicely put up some questions....

First Bethany:

What are some of your favorite websites?

Well PostSecret
Onlinesweepstakes
Pogo

If you had boy/girl twins today, what would you name them?

Eric and Ariel....hey I like the little mermaid..so sue me..

What was your favorite grade in elementary school? Did you have a favorite teacher?

I don't remember elementary school..I do remember one teacher who went to Florida once and brought us back alligator gummies though

What types of punishment did your parents use while you were growing up? Which were most effective on you?

My parents believed in beating the hell out of us..it worked..there is no more hell in me...

Can you parallel park? Did you have to parallel park for your driving exam?

NO and yes.

Bonus: Use this site to find where you should live. What are your top 5 and have you ever been to them before? (Sorry the site is hard to see- it is http://www.findyourspot.com)

1. Delray Beach, Florida ... no
2. Miami, Florida.... no
3. Mobile, Alabama... I think I've driven through it
4. Biloxi-Gulfport, Mississipi... again..driven through it
5. Savannah, Georgia...been there.

Now for Gabriel's..

What would be your most treasured memory of your childhood?

I guess it was just playing with my sisters and chasing one around with roly-poly's

When was the last time you just 'bit your tongue'?

about a week ago...I'm learning to get my filter...go me..

Name that silly fact about you that was unknown...until now.

ALL of my closets and doors in my room HAVE to be closed in order for me to fall asleep.

You're a superhero, but with 'non typical' superpowers. What would your super powers be, and what would you like to be called?

OHHH can I be clean girl..where I blink and everythings spotless???

World Cup final, Olympic Games, Superbowl, World Series, NBA finals, Stanley Cup... which one would you like to play in?

the world Championship Sleeping Tournament...

Spring Cleaning...

2008-02-06T13:45:00.000+01:00

Well, it's dreary and yucky here (again...as usual..it's all the same)

I'm COLD...COLD...have I mentioned Cold yet?? No.didn't think so...

So, I've decided (been ordered...same diff) to Spring Clean..or as Steven likes to call it...Where the hell did all my stuff go???? Whatever dude...NOONE needs something from 1992 in their house...NOONE!!!!!

I started classes on Monday (started...looked at again the same) and this semester I have

Sexual Psychology...
Cross-Cultural Psychology
and
Intensive Writing...

yay me...so when I fall over from studying too hard...Will someone bring me a case of wine???

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Seventy Eight

2008-02-01T17:03:00.002+01:00

Appetizer
What is your favorite kind of cereal?

I don't necessarily have a 'favorite' since I'm not a breakfast person. So, I will usually eat whatever if I do.

Soup
When was the last time you purchased something for your home, what was it, and in which room did it go?

I just bought a brand new rolltop desk and put it in the office.

Salad
What is the funniest commercial you’ve ever seen?

yep nothing comes to mind

Main Course
Make up a name for a company by using a spice and an animal (example: Cinnamon Monkey).

Garlic Dog

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I haven’t ______ since ______.

I haven't taken a nap since Monday...

Friday

2008-02-01T17:03:00.001+01:00

Happy Birthday Baby Girl

2008-01-30T19:52:00.000+01:00

Kat turns 13 Today!!!! 13 years old...Wow...I can't believe it..I'm the mother of a teenager.

I still remember the day she was born. It was superbowl sunday 1995..I don't remember who was playing except the 49'ers. She came into this world a screaming and proceeded to pee and poo on the doctor. He said.."Yep this one has a temper" and put her down for a bit.

She's a beautiful soul. Loves to read and play games and is one of the most giving children I know. She will buy her brother and sister something from her money any time they want. She has a great disposition and is a sweet sweet person.

Even though we have some days, she promptly makes up for it with her 'I'm sorry' hug.

Happy Birthday Baby Girl.

Should I be worried???

2008-01-28T19:12:00.000+01:00

So, last night I had a wee bit of insomnia, woke up at 3:30 to go to the restroom (TMI) and couldn't get back to sleep at all...so anyhooo' around 5:00 I could smell coffee...(and it smelled GOOD) now, I haven't made coffee in my house in over a month..so it wasn't coming from here, and our walls aren't THAT thin...so the only thing I can come up with are:

1) Dear Hubs and/or the cat are now farting in coffee smells...

2) My new *spideysense* has kicked in...

3) or I have a new migraine symptom --

So, what do you think???

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Seventy Seven

2008-01-25T14:07:00.000+01:00

Appetizer
How many times per day do you usually laugh?

well I do live with 3 (make that 4) kids..so ALOT

Soup
What do your sunglasses look like?

Deep Dark Secret here..I don't have any.

Salad
You win a free trip to anywhere on your continent, but you have to travel by train. Where do you go?

oh that's easy since everywhere in Europe is accessible by train..so I'm going to Italy.

Main Course
Name one thing you consider a great quality about living in your town/city.

the accessibility to the rest of Europe.

Dessert
If the sky could be another color, what color do you think would look best?

PINK...PINK PINK...

Now linky here:

A Few Thoughts

2008-01-22T15:13:00.000+01:00

Well, I'm back from being sick this weekend...

I got Strep-Throat and had 'Mr. Thorough Doctor' he looked at my throat (I had already looked at it) and said he wouldn't put me on anti-biotics unless I tested positive..so he had his person come do a culture..even she looked at my throat and asked if he'd seen it...

So, anyway had to wait 24 hours for it to come back positive...and they put me on 2000 mg of penicillin a day -- does that seem a bit much to anyone???

Feeling better and have Finals this week...Tonights final is for Computer Ethics...

***I should be studying, but seriously what fun would that be???****

I haven't given this class the attention it deserves, but it's hard to when there is really no interaction and the teaching style is not one you like...ughhhh

Anywho..I guess I'll go work on my cheat sheet right now..

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Seventy Six

2008-01-18T11:04:00.000+01:00

Appetizer
What is your favorite beverage?

Sweet Tea

Soup
Name 3 things that are on your computer desk at home or work.

The question would be...what isn't on my computer desk...ok here we go...papers, a kids game, and school books

Salad
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being highest), how honest do you think you are?

Well if I said a 10...then what would you say...but I would honestly say a 7...

Main Course
If you could change the name of one city in the world, what would you rename it and why?

Umm I have no clue.....

Dessert
What stresses you out? What calms you down?

Stress -- Kids, Husband... Calm -- Wine...just kidding a nice warm bath (by myself) with a book

1/200

2008-01-15T17:04:00.000+01:00

This Question came from my very favorite Queen...

Do you like Germany? Do you speak German?

this here's a picture out of my back window last week..it is so pretty here..and actually the weather is quite mild...we get *gasp* seasons..-- even if summer is only a week --

As for speaking German...gahhhh...No I can speak very little..I try but I just can't get it..Now ask me to say any cuss word and I'll be good..but real words..

Riley Carol Holifield

2008-01-14T16:40:00.000+01:00

Riley Carol Holified, my only remaining grandfather, died yesterday in Charleston South Carolina of cancer.

I am going to post a couple of good memories I have of him:

~~ I remember how one summer we were in South Carolina and I was being a bad little mouth child...(I know hard to think of with me...) and he took me in the room, spanked the bed and told me to scream...

~~ And how that man could COOK!!!!

That's all for today.

Sammy's Soldier

2008-01-12T12:29:00.000+01:00

Sammy's Soldier is a book about a little boy with a dad being deployed.

Healing Little Hero's is a blog holding a contest to give a copy of this book away!!!

Go there and enter to win..

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Seventy Five.

2008-01-11T10:28:00.000+01:00

Appetizer
What is your middle name? Would you change any of your names if you could? If so, what would you like to be called?

My middle name is Michelle and I would like to be called: Queen of the Universe.

Soup
If you were a fashion designer, which fabrics, colors, and styles would you probably use the most?

Honestly, probably black and white because it goes with everything. but I do love pink...as for fabrics...ummm the kind that looks pretty??

Salad
What is your least favorite chore, and why?

umm all of them...I would rather do anything but...ok probably the kitchen.

Main Course
What is something that really frightens you, and can you trace it back to an event in your life?

I do have to sleep with all the closets closed. Not really frightened just have to sleep with them closed and that comes from living in a haunted house with a ghostie who loved to open my closets..(or for you who don't believe..possibly an old house with a bad closet??)

Dessert
Where are you sitting right now? Name 3 things you can see at this moment.

On my couch...I can see the TV, Christmas decorations that still have to be taken to the basement, and the boy about to get into trouble.

200

2008-01-10T17:27:00.000+01:00

Wow my 200th post..who would guess??? I feel this post should be something special...

For your 100th post it's customary to do the '100 Things about me' post but I just don't feel like it (and seriously I don't think there's 200 or even 100 interesting facts about me)

So, in keeping with my 100th post tradition..I'll again open this up to whatever questions you want to ask me...(go ahead all two of you) and I'll post the question and answer on the blog.

Win a Hamilton Beach Food Processor...

2008-01-04T18:17:00.000+01:00

*** I soo want that!!!***

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Friday's Feast One Hundred and Seventy Four

2008-01-04T12:12:00.000+01:00

**to be known as the where have you been Friday's Feast

Appetizer
When was the last time you received a surprise in the mail, and what was it?

Umm hmmmm....a long time..anyone want to send me a surprise????

Soup
If you could have a summer and/or winter home, where would you want it to be?

A summer home in Florida...I totally plan to be one of those snow birds or whatever they call them and a winter home in the Alps...why not? I may not ski, but I can sit in a lodge drinking hot toddies -- err umm chocolate.

Salad
Pick one: pineapple, orange, banana, apple, cherry.

Only one?? Ok how about a banana..

Main Course
Describe the nicest piece of clothing that you own.

I own a couple of nice sweaters and some party dresses, but honestly I'm a mother of three..two are under 6...nice clothes..ha.

Dessert
If you could forget one whole day from your life, which day would you choose to wipe from your memory?

honestly, I wouldn't wipe any day from my memory as all of them have made me who I am today.

WHEN exactly do they go back to school?????

2008-01-03T10:40:00.000+01:00

It's been a L.O.N.G. week here at Casa ala Moore. The kids are still home on Christmas vacation (seriously Christmas is over--can't they go back to school yet??) So, of course that means fight, whine, fight, whine, fight, Mommy needs some WINE!!!. Add that to the fact the kids all got sick New Years Eve.

Kat is still in bed SICK!!!! However I must admit that the absence of teenage hormones these past few days has been nice.

Lizzie just got over being sick...which means back to the incessent whining.

and

Connor -- well lately he's had a plethora of meltdowns...is that normal for a 3 1/2 year old??

Oh did I mention Steven is on leave this week and seems to be home to annoy me????

Such is the life I tell you.

Christmas Ala' Moore

2007-12-27T15:06:00.000+01:00

Ahhh Christmas has come and gone and we can get back to the usual Moore family household things...

you know:

Kat in the bathroom
Liz/Connor fighting for the fifteenhundreth time -- today.

So, anyway our Christmas was good...

The kids (as usual) got way too much and I got what I asked for...so, what did you get..

I got

--seriously I wanted them...no worries about me throwing them at anyone....

and

8 of them...so 8 of you can have nice wine glasses and the rest get well probably the wine cup...sorry.. ;)

and some new perfume, and a really soft robe from bath and body works....

Tis Better

2007-12-18T12:43:00.000+01:00

To give than recieve (I heard) so since I'm only thinking of you..I'm providing you the opportunity to feel better about yourself..(See How I think of YOU)

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Time goes by and by and by

2007-12-13T16:26:00.000+01:00

Is it just me or does time seem to go by fast this time of year...I really don't think I've spent a night at home yet....(oh wait I have, but it doesn't seem that way) Between BUNCO, BINGO and this party, that party..blah blah blah...I don't have time to do anything!!!

Don't even throw the you don't HAVE to go to BINGO and BUNCO...because I would have to say..get out yes I do!!!

Tonight we get to stay at home..(I think)...maybe???

So, what about you blog world....how's this busy time of the year treating you.

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Seventy One

2007-12-07T13:13:00.000+01:00

Appetizer
What was the last game you purchased?

oh ummmm I think it was a Disney Trivia one.

Soup
Name something in which you don’t believe.

Lieing...I absolutely abhor lying to me or anyone.

Salad
If you could choose a celebrity to be your boss, who would you pick?

oh ummmm, how about Matthew McConahey...the hottie.

Main Course
What was a lesson you had to learn the hard way?

Sometimes no matter how hard you try, people just aren't going to like you.

Dessert
Describe your idea of the perfect relaxation room.

I'm kind of partial to a good bath, with a candle and a good book...and no kids...did I mention no kids yet???

I'm off to take the kids to the parade, but when I get back I'll visit everyone!!!

Star vs Angel?????

2007-12-05T20:07:00.000+01:00

VS.

So my bloggy friends and people who read my blog (all three of you...) what do you put on top of your tree...(providing you have one) or if you don't celebrate Christmas what would you????

Me, I want an Angel always always (have I mentioned always yet????) an Angel. I think it's pretty and I like it.....

Steven on the other hand wants a Star and we've never had a Star on top of our tree. This year he used Lizzie to get his way....yes, he talked her into a Star, so I being the big pushover I am ordered her one of Ebay. So, we took down the Angel and now have a Star on the tree...it just doesn't look the same to me.....

SIGH!!!!!!!

Hurt Feelings..

2007-12-04T21:13:00.000+01:00

See that sign up there??? It's apparently the one that on my back today...

My feelings are VERY hurt right now...I thought I was doing something nice and all I've gotten is attitude and grief...

I just want to cry.

Chestnut's Roasting on an open fire...`

2007-12-03T20:04:00.000+01:00

(that is sooo not my tree)

It's the most wonderful time of the year...I love it..CHRISTMAS is here. It's actually the first Christmas in FOREVER that I feel like celebrating. (Just ask my checkbook)~ Scrooge, errr I mean Steven, is not...might be because I've been spending like it's D-Day. (sooo not kidding there).

So, do you have your Christmas shopping done?? Mine is, well except for the little things I've been picking up here and there....

Wanna know a secret.....a funny funny secret...ok here it is shhhhh don't tell anyone..

that is what we bought Kat for Christmas, but (and here's the funny secret here)...Steven has been using the camera since..oh HALLOWEEN..because Liz accidentally dropped ours off the plane last summer and the lens broke..(I did buy a new one and it's on the way)..

TOW: I Break My Foot

2007-11-24T20:45:00.000+01:00

Isn't it pretty??? Yep it was!! I got to go to the real German
doctor and get some real neat German drugs...YAY ME!!!

Here's my story (and I'm sticking to it!!)

I volunteered to be the Outdoor Food chair at our Fall Bazaar (felt more like winter to me), it was a pain in my *** or better yet a pain in my foot.

One of my 'duties' was to set up outdoor food tents with tables and benches..Well in the setting up of the tables and benches I dropped said table on my foot. It hurt!!! I went to the EMS tent when it first happened and they said I was fine so I walked around on it for about an hour or so..it really started to hurt so I went ot talk to my friends and they looked at it and said it looked broken..Called the EMS people again and I was sent to the hospital..My knight in shining armor CARRIED me to the car and we went to the German doctor...The German doctor was so nice and FAST!!! They also gave me some great drugs..(which I thought was ibuprofen until I felt really warm and fuzzy).

Well, Steven wasn't happy that I still went back to the bazaar and finished my duties and helped out where I could because I felt I needed to!!! (the German drugs were helping too)

So I'm 'supposed' to be on a pair of crutches now, but I can't walk on them so I'm just well doing what I can until my foot starts to hurt and then I sit down and rest (I might be milking it a bit also...just saying) Just kidding Steven!!!

Veteran's Day

2007-11-12T14:41:00.000+01:00

It's Veteran's Day...a day to thank those that have ensured that we have the freedom that we have gotten used to.

So a big THANK YOU to the Veteran's Past and Present!!!

There's a lot more I could say, but honestly this song says it all...

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for
you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G. I.

One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

Friday's Feast One Hundred & Sixty Eight

2007-11-09T14:12:00.001+01:00

Appetizer
Which snack do you like to get when you go to the movies?

OK I know it sounds weird, but I don't like to go to the movies...err..I actually hate to go to the movie theatre.

Soup
What year did you start using the internet?

Umm 1994 or 1995 ish (I think)...can't remember back that far...heck can't remember last week...

Salad
What is your first name in Pig Latin? (Here’s how to speak it if you don’t already know!)

Eckybay

Main Course
Name something you are picky about.

Can I name two.??...OK how about my laundry and the way the dishwasher is loaded....I wonder if I can make a map to show the family how it should look???

Dessert
Fill in the blanks: I ____ ____ yesterday and I ____ ____ today.

I WAS EXCITED yesterday and I AM TIRED today.

Linky Love here..

Blogging Blah...

2007-11-07T16:03:00.000+01:00

Yep I've got them...Toni (I think)has them. Who else?? I do enjoy stopping by each of your blogs though..

That's all for today :D....

OH NO YOU D'INT.....

2007-10-24T21:03:00.000+02:00

I wish I could put a picture here of what THAT MAN did to my sweet baby boy..

Now before y'all start calling DSS on me and crap...(put down the phone...damn it!!!)

HE *gasp* cut the boys hair...cut all the cute little baby curls out of his hair..

HE *says* "Now he looks like a boy"...I'll give you looks like a boy when I pull your chest hairs out one by one just for pissing me off..

I CRIED when I saw it...

CRIED YALL CRIED!!!!

Friday's Feast One Hundred & Sixty - Five

2007-10-19T14:56:00.000+02:00

Appetizer
If you were a dog, what breed would you be, and why?

OMG...can't I just be a cat...I mean c'mon my cats sleep for 16 hours a day..wake up to eat and get petted and then back to sleep...seriously???

Soup
What does the color purple make you think of?

It makes me think of the movie...

Salad
Approximately how long does it take you to get ready each morning?

Me, not very long maybe 15-20 minutes...but I'm not a girly girl..I am a jeans, t-shirt, hair up, no make-up girl :D

Main Course
How many cousins do you have, and are you close to them?

I think around 10, and unfortunately no...we are a military family so I hardly see an y of them.

Dessert
Take your initials (first, middle, last) and come up with something else those letters could stand for. (Example: SFO = Sweet Funny Otter)

R = Remain
M = Marvelous
M = Mom

S.I.C.K.

2007-10-17T20:36:00.000+02:00

***WEll I had a GREAT picture to put here but DAMN BLOGGER--You are the bane of my existence**

I HATE this time of year...the changing from nice to chilly to cold to nice to cold to chilly to nice..well I'm sure you get the picture here.

I ALWAYS get a damn cold...ALWAYS...me, when I get a cold I go on..keep going to the damn meetings..and well just take some damn day-quil. Steven on the other hand thinks he's dying...the big BABY!!!

Lately we've been in bed and going to sleep by 9 pm. (I feel old!!!) Well actually Steven goes to sleep first and then I try to get to sleep for his farting and coughing and basically making icky noises..again damn him.

So, anyhow the whole point of this post is that Steven is a big baby!!! Mr. I'm sick..blah blah blah...

Ok see I'm being a little hateful now..so I'll just gracefully bow out..

Fridays Feast One Hundred and Sixty-Four.

2007-10-12T10:37:00.000+02:00

Appetizer
When was the last time you were surprised?

My kids surprise me every day!!!!!

Soup
Fill in the blanks: My eyes are ________, but I wish they were __________.

brown, blue ....I've always--always wanted blue eyes...

Salad
If you were a Beanie Baby, what would you look like and what would your name be?

OK I found a pic on the internet I liked..

(I stole this off of NZ Mommy's blog..actually I found it on the internet and then went and had a lookie at her blog!!)
This is me...This is me because I have a small problem..Can't say NO...I have the word SUCKER written on my forehead..so I'll just call her.."I'm a SUCKER"

Main Course
Name two things you consistently do that you consider to be healthy habits.

First I have to say HEALTHY??? hahahahha...ok ummmmm??? ummmm???

**I drink a lot of water--that's healthy right???

**yep that's all I got...

Dessert
What brand of toothpaste are you using these days? Do you like it? Why or why not?

Hold on let me go check....ok Colgate White Vanilla Mint..what can I say about it?? It's toothpaste.

KK..linky heres...

As promised....

2007-10-10T19:28:00.000+02:00

A little backstory first:

When Connor was younger and learning where his eyes, ears, nose...(you get the picture) where I taught him where his 'glutus maximus' was..he would laugh and point to his butt..too damn funny...

so, this week the remote was lost and Lizzie was looking for it...the conversation went like this...

Liz: Kat get off your glutus maximus so I can see if the remote is there.

Kat: What's a glutus maximus???

Me: Your butt...

Kat: Oh well then..it's a glutus minimus...

That's all I have for today..please go back to your regularly scheduled programming.

SLACKER--Update

2007-10-09T21:01:00.000+02:00

Ok I'm a slacker I admit it...I'm sorry for (fill in excuse here) blah blah blah..How about we just go straight to a little update.

~~ I'm potty training Connor this week...Wow he's a stinker...It's more like who's more stubborn around here..(he's winning)...He will go only when he wants to. So I set a timer and EVERY thirty minutes its to the potty for us..He's the ONLY kid I've ever met that pees on command.

~~ Still working with Lizzies Daisy troop, the OCSC and Bazaar. (Amanda YOU would know this if you actually READ my blog...)

~~ Just finished mid-terms. Now I have a six page article critique due on the 14th...Can we say ughhhh....

~~ Ummm yeah that's about all...

~~ OMG I'm UBER excited....Army Wives just started here..I love it already..

~~ Tomorrow I'll post a Kat-Liz funny...

Peace out....

Friday's Feast One Hundred & Sixty-Three

2007-10-05T13:08:00.000+02:00

Appetizer
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you look forward to your birthday?

5...I havent' had a birthday party in about 500 years!!! I don't really do anything special on my birthday either..

Soup
What is one word you don’t like the sound, spelling, or meaning of?

mine would actually be C.U.N.T. I hate that word!!! seriously call me anything but that..

Salad
Do you wear sunglasses when you’re outside? If so, what does your current pair look like?

hahah I have kids..that would mean I would get a pair of sunglasses and get to oh I don't know..keep them or not get them lost.

Main Course
If you were to write a book, to whom would you dedicate it?

This is dedicated to the one's I love..:D

Dessert
Name a beverage that you enjoy.

sweet tea...yummy

Ok here's a linky..just link and I'll come visit ya!!

Whew!!!!

2007-10-03T21:03:00.000+02:00

Boy sometimes you just get busy!!! When do you know too much is too much???? When you fall from exhaustion? When the kids think their life is to 'go to meetings'? I think I'm about there. I don't have a 'real' job per say but I do volunteer ALOT apparently. Why, you ask?? because if I had to stay home I'd go C.R.A.Z.Y. (Maybe I'm already there!!) What exactly do I volunteer at?? Well let's go there..

1) OCSC (for you civilians--Officer's Civilian Spouses Club--think ladies who lunch ;) ) --I do the newsletter...not too much about once a month I put it together and another day I edit and pitch it in people's mailboxes.

2) Bazaar Board--Outdoor Food Chair...We have a bazaar every year--this year I'm the outdoor food chair..I'm responsible for the outdoor food vendors..make sure everything works..blah blah blah..blah blah blah...I only did this because someone said it was 'easy'..LIARS...or should I say I've got SUCKER written on my forehead!!

3) PTSA President -- Now that is EASY simply because I have great people working with me..(should you every find this blog..thank you ladies)

4) Daisy Scout Leader -- this was only because Lizzie couldn't get in the troop unless they had another parent stepped up...however...I don't really have to do anything except come to the meetings...which I would do anyway because it's what Lizzie wanted to do.

I'm not answering my phone anymore...just in case someone asks me to do something...

Now, I've got to go make some desserts for Steven's squadron's dessert auction tommorrow...

Anything you want me to do??????? Just ask me I've got SUCKER written on my face....

AHHH life is BACK to NORMAL!!

2007-10-01T08:04:00.000+02:00

Steven went back to work today...(Can I get a big YAY from the crowd??...only me well ok..)

I tell you I seriously NEEDED him to ~~get the hell out of the house and leave me alone~~ go back to work.

Yesterday no kidding...he was on my LAST nerve (one I didn't even know I had..but he was ON it!!!) he would talk and it was like someone would take their nails to the chalkboard. My skin would crawl, I'd have goosebumps up and down my body, and I would physically CRINGE!@!!!

Now don't get me wrong...I love the man, but too much time together does not do good things to us..He was trying to ASSERT HIS AUTHORITY (anyone hear Cartman from South Park there???) in this house the whole time he was home. From the I know how to do laundry (and why isn't it done every day?? but boy can he make the whites white!!) to the fighting with Katherine...

All in all....I would've had to be bailed out if he'd stayed home ANY longer..

Now back to 'real' life around here...

SIGH...it's good to be home!!

Friday's Feast Number One Hundred and Sixty One

2007-09-21T11:25:00.000+02:00

Appetizer
What is your favorite type of art?

I guess my favorite type of art would have to be the kind I put on My refrigerator. Now one of my favorite painters is Jim Booth -- He paints pictures of around the Charleston Area.

Soup
When was the last time you got a free lunch (or breakfast or dinner)? Who paid for it?

I went to an OCSC meeting the other night where they paid for dinner..So I guess it was then.

Salad
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how emotional are you?

umm about a 5...sometimes I'm EXTREMELY emotional...other times..not so much.

Main Course
Approximately how long do you spend each day responding to emails?

OH gosh...some days it seems like its for-flippin-EVER. I do a lot of volunteer stuff around the community so I get a lot in my email box.

Dessert
To what temperature do you usually set your home’s thermostat?

err...we don't have a thermostat we have heater things..so it's usually on 3...

Happy Feasting and Happy Friday everyone. Be Safe and Have a good Weekend.!!

I'm so L.O.N.E.L.Y

2007-09-18T19:06:00.000+02:00

I love the military life...seriously I do, but..All my friends are leaving me this next month...EVERY FLIPPIN ONE OF THEM. How the flip can they do this to me?? Who am I going to gossip with??? go to lunch or dinner with??

I'm going to be one lonely bugger here. I know I know..put myself out there and find new friends but it's really hard at this base...everyone around here is clicked and the people in Steven's peer group generally have no kids, so for us to go somewhere we'd have to find a babysitter and well need I remind anyone how expensive that is??? Heck Katherine..the fruit of my very own loins...charges me $3. an hour and REMINDS me of how cheap she is and how very nice she is to be doing this for me...(Extortionist!!!!!)

I do alot around the base, but I feel the people I come into contact with aren't 'real' friends...

I'm so depressed right now..It hit me at the Air Force Ball on Saturday night when I was looking around and seeing all the people with their friends, taking pictures, dancing, having fun and I had NOONE...NOONE wanted to take a picture with me...noone wanted me to dance with them...NOONE..

Ahhh sigh....

OK enough bitching...Who needs friends anyway???

HAHA I won!!!

2007-09-15T14:59:00.000+02:00

Lookie I won a contest from 5 minutes for mom.

Go ahead and check out what I won...(Ok so Connor will get it but HEY!!! It might get me a good 5-10 minutes of quiet time around here...

Go say Hi and check out their blog also...:D..

Winner's List

Feast One Hundred and Sixty

2007-09-14T21:15:00.000+02:00

Appetizer
When was the last time you visited a hospital?

This summer some time I went in for a Migraine..so it would have to be then

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how ambitious are you?

Me personally, I guess I'm about a 5 (ish). I want to do better but I like being a mom.

Salad
Make a sentence using the letters of a body part. (Example: (mouth) My other ukelele tings healthily.)

Eating Asparugus Rocks!!!

Main Course
If you were to start a club, what would the subject matter be, and what would you name it?

Wow..ummm I want a Mommy's Anonymus Club..for those stay at home moms who just need a break...noone would judge..

Dessert
What color is the carpet/flooring in your home?

I have Air Force ugly tile.

Sign here to play!!

And Now for the Funny

2007-09-12T16:20:00.000+02:00

So, last night I asked Steven if he wanted to see what I was wearing to the Air Force Ball and of course he said yes...

I came out in a little lingerie dress thingie..he hmmmm'ed and hawed...and well just kept going..um um um um um uum um um um um um

I let it go for about 5 minutes until I told him I was messing and showed him my real dress.

He didn't think it was quite as funny as I did...

First a Contest!! Then a Funny

2007-09-12T16:08:00.000+02:00

Here's a contest for ya's...

the Pinks and Blue's girls are having a contest to win lots of hanes clothing..(including undies and let me tell you my kids have an undie fetish). So go here
and enter...

And keep checking out their giveaway pages because they ALWAYS have something going on...

WELCOME HOME

2007-09-10T17:22:00.000+02:00

(or so they tell me...)

Well, my bloggy friends...(and family...) Steven came home on Saturday evening to great fanfare..(ok just us and a couple of friends..)WE had a great first night(well except for his ability to make me feel like I haven't done ANYTHING at all all summer)

It's hard to get used to him being here...(the poor kitties had to give up their section of the bed...poor poor babies. )

He wants to take over and discipline the kids...make changes to what I've done, change things...

and NOT LET ME NAP...seriously what is wrong with that picture...

he say's "I've been off fighting the war...blah blah blah"

I say..."Hello, have you met your kids???"

We have 3 kids who I've nicknamed:

Bitchy, Whiny and he who gets into EVERYTHING....

Well, I'm just happy he's home. :D...I did miss him...I mean now they still outnumber us..but I'm up one more!!!

Friday's Feast Number One Hundred and Fifty-nine

2007-09-07T12:28:00.000+02:00

Appetizer
Using only one word, how does grocery shopping make you feel?

hungry!!!!!!

Soup
What is your favorite part about the season of Autumn?

I love the changing of the colors..

Salad
Have you ever had any bad experiences online?

No, not really other than the phishing of passwords..

Main Course
Name three things that make you happy daily.

Katherine, Elizabeth and Connor.

Dessert
What one household cleansing or organizing item would you not want to be without?

bleach..seriously I love that stuff.

Leave your name here and I'll come visit :D

First Day of school

2007-09-04T16:41:00.000+02:00

Look who went for her FIRST DAY of school this morning...She was OK leaving ....really wanted to be there..

and here's her in the classroom...(sorry about the suckiness of the pictures...my camera lens is broke...gah....)

The house was sooo quiet this morning...Connor actually took a NAP!!!!

Yes a Nap...and you know what that means....that's right my friends...Becky took a nap too...

When I went to get her she told me she didn't want to go back because they wouldn't let her take her school supplies home....I told her well she would have some supplies at home she could use also....

Ahh...2 down 1 to go......:D

Labor Day ....

2007-09-03T19:00:00.000+02:00

Happy Labor Day all..

Yes, my friends its the day that we clean....ok maybe not you...

Some of you lucky people are at home enjoying a LOVERLY Barbeque...or well a party...while my kids..(you know bad bad mommy) are CLEANING.

Well, that's what you get when you can't keep anything CLEAN for 24 frickin hours. I swear these little people leave EVERYTHING out.

~~ Lizzie starts Kindergarten tomorrow. It'll only be me and Connor at home...nice and QUIET!!!~~

Friday's Feast One Hundred and Fifty Eight..

2007-08-31T14:16:00.000+02:00

Appetizer
Who is the easiest person for you to talk to?

My husband actually is.

Soup
If you could live in any ancient city during the height of the quality of its society and culture, which one would you choose?

I think I'd like to live in Ancient Rome..don't ask why??? just sounds fun..

Salad
What is the most exciting event you’ve ever witnessed?

Well for me it would be redeployments..It's so exciting and emotional to see the guys come back to their families.

Main Course
If you were a celebrity, what would you do for a publicity stunt?

Hmm...I'm not really sure.....I guess I wouldn't do anything illegal or that goes against my personal morals.

Dessert
What do you consider the ideal age to have a first child?

In your mid-twenties so you can experience a bit of life first...

It starts ALREADY!!

2007-08-29T17:04:00.001+02:00

School Diary: Day 3--3 people 3!!!

This a.m. we had our firsts 'i'm sick'..blah blah blah..it went like this:

Kat: Mom my stomach hurts.

Me: Uh-huh go eat!!!

(ten minutes later)

Kat: Mom my stomach still hurts.

Me: Your going to school unless you're dead.

Kat: I might be soon

Me: find your shoes and get out!!

(ten minutes later)

Kat: I can't find my other shoe.

Me: Jeez..just wear mine that's what you do anyway.

Kat: Can you drive me to school I'm going to be late

Me: No..run..

Kat: You know your shoes don't run..that's what you said.

Me: You better be out the door before I get up.

So, it starts the 'i don't feel well'....last year I was quick to give in..this year she's going to school until the nurse calls me to come get her.

Ahhh TV I miss you so!!

2007-08-28T20:16:00.000+02:00

Here I am going through my 5 15 channels of television...woohoo a whole 15!!! And there is nothing on but CRAP!!! I got to thinking of how when I was in the states I ~~was addicted~~ watched a lot of television. I miss good TV. I miss commercials...yes I do...Here we have AFN commercials and I do consider myself an EXPERT on things such as:

OPSEC (Operations Security)...aka keep your damn mouth shut.

How to get rid of classified information--and who's going to beat on you if you don't.

What channel to listen to for updates about base activities.

What a life!!!

I do miss stateside television...

The FOOD NETWORK...every show...I watched that for about the first month...I figured I had watched it too much when I started to see ***gasp**** re-runs.

Rock of Love..cheesy but Brett Michael has ALWAYS been a hottie..not the brightest bulb in the chandelier but heck he looks good so who cares???

Army Wives...seriously who watched the finale...I got to read about it online but **gasp** OMG.

I think that's about all...maybe...or it's just what I cared about...

Just another Manic Monday

2007-08-27T19:07:00.000+02:00

whoa o...o...(you know you're singing it!!)

Katherine started school again today (GRADE 7) and Lizzie went to Kindergarten orientation. Wow, I'm getting old and just where did the time go I'd like to know??

I am so tired though...we went to Katherine's school (all day flippin long) so I could see her classes and meet her teachers..(ok I really didn't care, but I had to be there anyway as the president of the PTSA...yes I'm a SUCKER!!)

Anywho..I'm trying to ebay the kids some halloween outfits now..They however are ANGRY that I didn't win some.....Lord have mercy what do they want me to do?? Pay $100 per costume?? (don't answer that I'm sure I know the answer to that one)

So, Dilemma of the Day:

Kat (trying to help me) buys something off of ebay and pays for it out of my paypal acct...the people she bought from charged 85.90 shipping to get it to me...

I cancelled and put a stop payment on the payment ($29.00--came out of her allowance) and wrote the seller requesting they NOT send it to me and told them I cancelled the payment...they shipped anyways...

SO, what do I do when it gets here?? return to sender...keep it and donate it to the church for them trying to **** people up the yim-yang on shipping???

Let me know..

Where the heck have I been???? or What did I do this summer???

2007-08-24T06:34:00.000+02:00

Wow have I missed y'all!!!

So, what did you do this summer?? Anything fun???

Me, Well I went to the states and just had a good ole shopping time. However, I was unable to update my blog because well...1 OLD computer and 4 people wanting to be on it--meant I didn't really get a chance to.

I did go to the beach,...

shop...

did I mention shop yet???...

Umm finished 2 more classes...and

well, wanted to kill the kids...

so, fill me in on your summer???

Back in the States Again

2007-07-05T17:34:00.001+02:00

Well, my bloggy friends~~ I decided after the last couple of weeks I had that I needed a 'mental health break' so I hopped back to the states (Space A) and am here in the nice HOT weather now. I plan to do a couple of beach days and well some other things while I am here..

Let me tell you about Space A travel though..it's not for the faint of heart.

We sat in the terminal in Ramstein for 3 days trying to get out. We got on one plane to Dover (Delaware) and the plane broke. So, we were bumped. Finally the third day we got on a plane to McGuire (New Jersey). We were on a C-17 Cargo plane that was full of cargo and we sat on the jump seats. The kids were B.O.R.E.D. and you know what happens when my kids get bored...Hell ensued. They stayed awake for 8 hours of the 9 hour flight. I finally got to sleep for about an hour. Then when we landed we hopped a shuttle to Philly airport and rented a car.

I spent 12 hours of a car trip yelling at Connor to get back in his seat and put his damn seatbelt on.

Gotta love space-A however because it was FREE. FREE. FREE.

OK must go to Wally-World for now..Boy do I love~love~love that place.

When It Rains It Pours..

2007-06-23T16:45:00.000+02:00

Noah came over with some animals today...

Why? Well it seems my house was under 3 inches of water and he thought it was the ark.

Seems my kids (or possibly one of the kids in the apt. above us) threw a washcloth, a diaper and a thing of makeup down the drain and it all backed up into MY house.

Lucky me...

I have sucked up no less than 12 buckets of water on my machine..plus the huge one housing maintenance sucked up with theirs..

My Tequila: Well, I was going to mop the floors anyhow..so I ran around and threw some Lysol on the floor when we were getting the water off...

Off to do more laundry now..since EVERY towel, sheet, and or piece of clothes I could find in the house is wet...

Ciao.