tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56133083270585010332024-03-05T16:33:52.514-06:00Sliding down the slippery slopesEveryday life of a busy mom and second time studentAprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-70604424904289499222012-09-16T17:00:00.002-05:002012-09-16T17:00:23.210-05:00Moving on...The only way I can describe it.
Its time.Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-13639164656034561822012-09-08T00:02:00.001-05:002012-09-08T00:02:19.595-05:00Life HappensThe summer was long, and full of a lot of different things going on, and never enough time to do it all.
But Im back :) I probably wont do any fill in on the summers events. Some would be fun to share, others are personal and Im just not ready for that yet ;)
However I plan to make it a point to post daily again... so jump back on the stalker train for another ride around the sun with me and Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-13251377884111064702012-06-03T21:05:00.000-05:002012-06-03T21:05:09.444-05:00The 3 Week PlanThat's what Im calling it.
We are starting new habits. We have 3 weeks to make it work. It starts tonight.
1) Bedtime for all the littles is at 9pm. I tend to always have at least 1 child up at 11pm, 1am etc...
2) All meals/snacks will be eaten at the dining room table or outdoors. We are often rushing to get things done, and the kids will sit in the living room, on the floor in my Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-68762090024096032662012-06-03T00:55:00.000-05:002012-06-03T00:55:01.917-05:00Busy Busy BusyMr Digger leaves tomorrow for a month, and things should slow down (I hope!)
Been working on a few things (about 25 of them) for different people... sibling shirts, birthday sets, and more ball shirts. Working my regular job and chasing kids as well.
Life never slows down right? :)
Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-82667390738422160862012-05-29T15:07:00.003-05:002012-05-29T15:07:59.181-05:00Contest!Fun contest, easy entries, some can be done daily :)
come check it out!!!
http://thesnootyhen.blogspot.com/2012/05/contest-open.html
Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-88248409935212198392012-05-29T01:25:00.001-05:002012-05-29T01:25:24.794-05:00FamilyWhen Mr Digger's career in the Marine Corps ended, we made the decision to come back to his hometown. I grew up a bit of a nomad, and actually enjoy moving every year, even if its just to a different house.
Coming here was a big changed, and a huge leap of faith for me. Ive never put much stock in my "family" because I felt alone most of my teen years and adult life. I rely on me. When I cant Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-47359165437832642902012-05-28T02:19:00.000-05:002012-05-28T02:19:21.768-05:00Today's To-Do listOkay really yesterdays, but Im up late... worked late, and finished up a couple projects.
We went riding this morning, Freddy's first real ride. She did great, loved it, gave out lots of kisses the entire time we were out riding, and eventually crashed, as family tradition dictates.
Completed projects :)
Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-53362947402083645932012-05-27T01:43:00.001-05:002012-05-27T01:43:42.657-05:00Birthday Onesie :)Working on a birthday outfit tonight... onesie is complete :)
Made a onesie for baby Willie as well :)
Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-1844223200559451032012-05-26T20:50:00.001-05:002012-05-26T20:50:20.005-05:00Perfect Weatherfor an afternoon in the pool.
The weather today has been absolutely wonderful. The pool water has warmed up to 82 degrees, the outside temp was 95 today. So after some running around, errands, bill paying etc, the kids and I came home and jumped in the pool for the afternoon.
Overall I think we spent about 3 hours out there, but it was nice and peaceful :)
10am this morning :)
Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-7978808067860419282012-05-26T00:46:00.003-05:002012-05-26T00:46:57.683-05:00The Big Bad Tee-Ball PlayerJust to preface this post---- I know I shouldn't laugh. Yes, I know this, and I laugh anyway.
Thursday Devil Child had a tee-ball game. She is really good at going after the ball now. Maybe too good. One little kiddo hit the ball during the second inning, and Devil Child made a bee-line for the ball. It was rolling down the baseline and she was going to get that ball come hell or high water. Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-32702638637357349382012-05-26T00:36:00.001-05:002012-05-26T00:36:37.819-05:00Gift for TeacherThe end of the year comes, and I, like most parents struggled to think of the perfect, not over given, unique gift for a wonderful teacher.
I thought about it, probably for too long, then decided my best route was handmade.
I started with a red canvas bookbag, of the generic variety. I then put a cute little raccoon on it (the school's mascot is a raccoon, the "Ranger") Added the name of the Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-92233301160377273322012-05-24T23:24:00.000-05:002012-05-24T23:24:36.228-05:00The Popcorn ButtonSome parents dont let their kids do things around the kitchen. I on the other hand love cooking, baking etc with the kids.
If it can be stirred, scooped, patted, cut into shapes, cooked or baked I say have at it. I let lil dude start zapping his hotdogs last year. He completely destroyed my microwave with tinfoil on a left over container from a restaurant. Complete with flames shooting outAprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-16056427720833036912012-05-20T19:45:00.003-05:002012-05-20T19:45:33.908-05:00Every ProjectLeads to an extended version of the project.
I decided my sewing room/ office needed more shelves. I decided this because I have rubbermaid and sterilite totes stacked all over my bedroom and sewing room /office full of fabric, and other items needed for crafts and sewing.
A couple years back I built 2 shelves on one wall of the room. The time had come for more shelves. I chose the wall Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-69266698225763880282012-05-17T22:41:00.000-05:002012-05-17T22:41:39.947-05:00Perfect Play WeatherWe love the fall, cool nights, bonfires, trips to the pumpkin patch and the annual local festivals. We love winter, snow, holidays, breakfast in bed, and hot cocoa with every meal. Spring is great, the weather starts to warm up, we plant and plan our flower beds, garden and outdoor projects in anticipation of wonderful weather.
But as summer approaches, I have to say, I believe it is probably myAprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-17463048751708846542012-05-17T20:58:00.001-05:002012-05-17T20:58:52.590-05:00Make OneIt leads to many!
I made the one bathrobe for my friend's son Frej. That led to another one... for another friend's son Donavyn... which led to 4 more orders WOOT!
Plus a few pillow case dresses ;)
Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-58840082671961268062012-05-12T06:00:00.001-05:002012-05-12T06:01:10.872-05:00T-ball season is in full swingI have to admit, occasionally Devil Child impresses me. Okay probably more than occasionally, but as long as I stay on her and push her she does better. I guess I should probably admit that now, at age 5, she really isnt the Devil Child she was 3 yrs ago when she picked up that moniker. It might be time to rename her.
Anyhow--- ball season. This year, she is in L-O-V-E with playing ball. Last Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-13660743900322472692012-05-10T09:50:00.003-05:002012-05-10T09:50:42.171-05:00Its a New Weekand its over half over. *mumbles*
Sickness has finally vacated the house. The kids are back in school... and so far the school hasnt called to have me come pick them up *fingers crossed we make it ALL day*
Today is the last day of preschool for Devil Child, she's moving up to Kindergarten. She told me this morning that she gets to eat in the cafeteria today, like the big kids do. She made it Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-46943610131287247972012-05-08T21:41:00.000-05:002012-05-08T21:41:04.178-05:00Puke, Vomit, Blowing Chunks.......Did you know, there are 339 synonyms for the word "VOMIT"?
I have witnessed each one (or so it seems) over the past 4 days. It started Saturday, lil dude wound up with food poisoning. He hurled most of Saturday, and a couple times early Sunday. Then he was fine.
Off to school Monday, where the school nurse called at 11am. Apparently there is also a bug going around the school, and they Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-30452795051748909632012-05-07T08:35:00.002-05:002012-05-07T08:35:48.779-05:00Mount Laundry has erupted.Okay so maybe its not "that" dramatic. But laundry day has started, and sheets and bedding are top on the list, after a bout with food poisoning and a certain almost 7 yr old *gaah*
*note* this is not "my" mountain of laundry pictured, but its pretty darn close to the same!
Instead of the normal 3 loads, I anticipate 5-6. I am just hoping the nice weather holds out. Yesterday there Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-26653082920725174592012-05-07T01:00:00.001-05:002012-05-07T01:00:50.916-05:00Finished :)Bathrobe complete :)
Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-63644214771504560672012-05-06T23:09:00.000-05:002012-05-06T23:09:48.474-05:00AT&T has made the crap list once again....My contract can not expire soon enough. I would sooner walk on hot coals than stay with AT&T at this point. I believe, Im going to follow the path of my mother, and go to straight talk. I can order a SIM card for a whopping $15 and use my AT&T phone with them. For 5 phones, I can pay $250 a month, instead of $400-600 depending on whatever whim AT&T is on for adding charges hoping theyAprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-46134358867670386822012-05-06T01:19:00.002-05:002012-05-06T01:19:22.739-05:00Work in progressLil dude and I finally got to the fabric store to get red marabou today for the birthday hat he designed for his 7th birthday, which consequently is still 2 months away. I discovered a couple things. First, if Im going to make birthday hats and sell them, I will be finding a wholesaler for marabou feather boas. $5 each is high, at least it is to me, since its just chicken fluff!
just Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-79969879465975893152012-05-05T00:27:00.000-05:002012-05-05T00:27:24.039-05:00Update on Rain's missing child, and while you are at it, share these other missing children.Anyah was returned home on Monday the 30th, safe.
Of course for every missing person found, many more aren't currently missing from East TN--- Joann Bain and her 3 little girls
and little Mercy McKay--- missing since April 23
From her momma Hannah Nilson----
Hey, can everyone please be on the lookout for my baby girl....she was taken by her father from our home in augusta maine Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-55303747159692566742012-05-04T23:50:00.001-05:002012-05-04T23:50:12.775-05:00Single MomThe term has always grated my nerves more often than not.
A military spouse who's husband is deployed is not a single mother. Yes she is pulling the weight of both parents while her husband is gone, but she is married. She benefits from the income of her spouse, and the benefits of being a military dependent. She is (or is supposed to be anyhow) married and faithful to that one person (unless Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613308327058501033.post-90146110026366578072012-04-30T23:15:00.000-05:002012-04-30T23:15:48.511-05:00Today's dress is brought to you by.......A yearning for summer!
It was so nice and warm this morning, and into the afternoon today. Well over 80, I think the highest I saw was 86. The flamingo dress wound up being too big for Freddy, so I made her a new one tonight.
Presenting---- Freddy's dress
Somewhere in the process I went to straighten the fabric near one of the ants. Lil dude was talking and I had 500 other things Aprylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08996136454831556568noreply@blogger.com0