Today I'm supposed to be working in the yard, but I'm procrastinating. I have to mow the lawn and plant lots of flowers that SickBoy and I picked out yesterday. He chose lots of snapdragons (or, as he used to refer to them, slapdragons) and I picked dianthus. We also have jessamine and herbs and strawberries. I can't wait to plant the tomatoes and okra in a few weeks. For someone who can't keep houseplants alive, I sure do like gardening.
I should also mention that in gardening, as in all parts of my life, I am a nerd. I like to look up weeds and wildflowers in my Audubon books, just to know what they are before I pull them.
Okay, I'll have breakfast then get outside. Nature calls.
Have tim tams in hand, still searching for the elusive vegemite. Tomorrow there may be a trip to Taste of Britain way far away. Or perhaps the Indian grocery down the street. I'm gonna call first.
I have stalled with my knitting. I've got projects that NEED to be done, but I can't seem to get to them. I haven't really tried to make time either.
I'm a week behind on BSG (the price I pay for making someone else record them for me). I may have cried at the last episode I watched.
Perhaps I cannot knit because I am too busy reading Knitting Rules by the Yarn Harlot aka Stephanie Pearl McPhee. It is required reading for anyone who has ever had to defend their stash. You know what I mean.
The weather is beautiful and I spent much of the weekend outside weeding and pruning. I wish it would stay like this all year. Summer is just so darn hot.
I missed the whole Buffy Love thing yesterday (what with the being outdoors), but I have to say that the thing I love most about Buffy is getting to know all of the wonderful folks from the old Board that Shall not Be Named and keeping up with all of you here on LJ.
I had Sick Boy home last week with strep AGAIN. This makes the fourth time since the tonsils came out. We think that perhaps one of us is a carrier that never gets sick, but may be passing it on to him over and over. He goes back to the doctor next week and I plan on getting us all tested if possible.
Yesterday I finally ordered our DragonCon tickets. I was able to round up 11 people, so we at least got a discount. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Lazy, I guess. Also, the Mariott was all booked up so I had to go with the Hyatt again. I did get the "cheap" rate, but for 4 nights instead of 3. We'll be checking in on Thursday. I'm bringing ear plugs this time.
I have knitting stuff to talk about, but I'll save that for another post.
Happy Thursday!
I was all excited last night about using my new mood theme, but for some reason it doesn't work. I downloaded the mood theme. I went to my settings and selected the theme--it does show up on my list. But it doesn't appear on my posts. I'm thinking I've missed a step, probably uploading the theme's pictures to LJ, but I don't see where or how to do that.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks!
- Mood:confused
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grace_poppy. I promise to update longer and in more detail next week. Here's a small idea of what's going on:I am chubby.
I am not walking enough.
I am crazy, but sleeping well.
I see shrink Monday.
I am going to pick up Chinese food.
Ta.
- Mood:silly
No one in the family has been sick.
My cat continues to be the Best Kitty Ever.
I decided to clean out my craft closet. (Still working on it...)
I finished one knitting project (kitty bed) and picked up another I'd put down for almost a year.
I picked up a needlepoint project that I'd put down for over a year.
I've eaten a lot of junk food.
I've felt only minor guilt for the above.
I've resolved to get more things used. This is in an effort to save $ and also to recycle.
I haven't picked up a book.
I've had both kids whine about going back to school.
I've stayed up till midnight watching college football. (Yay Gators! Even though I hate you normally, you're SEC so go!)
And I've managed to wake up 2 mornings in a row before 7 am. Fortunately, I've only needed to wake up that early twice.
- Mood:lazy
Merry Christmas to all!
From: Carrie, Stinky, Large Boy, Sick Boy, Rosie, Star, Azi, Archie, and assorted fish
- Mood:content
Merry Christmas.
http://savethesheep.com/f-pink.asp
P.S. I tried to embed the video, but the code was invalid. I not a dummy.
P.S.S. I have heard of this practice done on Australian sheep before, but the rebuttal stated that it was the most effective way to keep the sheep from becoming infected with maggots. It's pretty gruesome to watch it done on the video.
- Mood:discontent
Today was the last day of school for the boys. I managed to wrap all their presents. If it's possible to be sore from wrapping presents, I am. We went and bought our tree tonight. I waited long enough and got a $100 tree for $25. It's kinda wonky, but we liked it. It's name is "Samuel." Yes, it told me that.
To celebrate the end of school we had dinner at a nice steak house. Sick Boy had a certificate for a free meal since he was "student of the month" for art class. He, of course, ordered a grilled cheese sandwich. He doesn't eat much meat. Chocolate, however, he loves, so we ordered this giant dessert and even with the four of us splitting we couldn't finish it.
I am absolutely exhausted, but feel like I've at least accomplished a lot the last few days and I'm fairly ready for the Big Day. Having the tree will hopefully make it feel more like Christmas. That and the boys now being out of school.
Archie continues to be the cutest thing EVER, and I promise to spam you all with numerous photos and video just as soon as life calms down a little bit.
asta77, I have a little something for you, but it's taking me a really long time to get it JUST RIGHT. Look for a package from me after Christmas, but (hopefully) before New Years.Happy holidays to everyone and much love to you all.
Have I missed anything? I'm not up to catching up with LJ this morning, so if there's anything important fill me in. I'm off to have another up of coffee and read more Sunday paper.
- Mood:exhausted
And speaking of welsh cake, I have nothing to compare it to since I've never made crumpets. Anyone have a recipe? I'm working on being an equal opportunity gal.
Today the kids are out of school for a teacher workday or some such nonsense, and we are going to see The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3-D. I hope it translates well. In other movie news, I watched Millions the other night with Sick Boy and loved it. Very good non-smarmy family movie. The kid actors were great.
Watched BSG 3.4 Saturday night and loved it. Go read someone else's thoughts--I'm still "oooh pretty!"
Okay, off to the movies.
- Mood:curious
I am actually considering home schooling him. Here is where I need you to talk me out of this. I'm not sure that we wouldn't kill each other within a week. I know that I could do the actual teaching from a "brains" standpoint, I'm just not sure I could do it from a "motivation" one. Here's where I make a list:
PROS:
--Less exposure to germs
--More opportunity to spend on "interesting" subjects and less rote learning
--could learn stuff like baking and knitting and art and sewing
--I'd supervise his blood sugars all day (now his nurse does it at school and she's great, but not me)
CONS:
--Less social interaction (although there are groups of secular homeschoolers in the area)
--We'd kill each other
--I'm crazy
--There's the whole "killing each other" thing
So talk me out of it. Or give me advice. Or just tell me to shut up--SOMETHING.
- Mood:contemplative
I chipped a tooth the other night--just a piece off the back you cannot see--and it's driving me nuts. Had to sign up for a new dentist this morning with the healthcare plan. Managed care SUCKS.
I've been trying to get brassiere shopping all week, but to no avail with the wee one around. Must have new unmentionables. (Although with the amount I talk about them they should actually be called frequently-mentionables!)
In knitting news, I have actually been completing projects lately! I know it's unheard of! Multiple scarves in the can and now I must get going again on Stinky's sweater. Should I post pictures? I like pictures. Does everyone like pictures?
I haven't been reading anything lately except for the daily paper, and only parts of that. I am currently addicted to the sudoku puzzles that run with the crossword. I work them every night before bed--I like little rituals like that.
Today I have had 3 cups of coffee and 3 oreos for breakfast. Dunked the cookies, of course. Breakfast of champions? How about breakfast of the lazy.
Must wash the small dog today and then clean the bathrooms. The mold is going to take on a life of its own and destroy the world pretty soon. I shall don the rubber gloves and tame the beast.
- Mood:grumpy
So I've been a little crazy lately, and that's crazy as in busy not as in mentally ill. Still on the meds for that one. So here's a rundown:
I spent the first 3 days of last week in Virginia visiting Stinky's 90 year-old terminally ill hospitalized grandfather. Needless to say that was not uplifting, but it was nice to see his family.
Thank goodness we bought a new car because 16+ hours in the car with the two boys would have driven me insane had they not been separated by rows. Plus, the newest old car we had went kaplooey last Thursday. Hopefully Stinky can fix it. Crosses fingers.
I made 20+ fleece hats last week to sell at a craft fair on Saturday. I sold maybe half, two of those as trades with other crafters. I ended up with this bizarro X-mas wreath with nutcrackers all over it. It was made by these two wonderful guys at the booth next to mine. New friends, yay!
I also have completed numerous scarves for the fair. I sold a few of those too. Business was not as good as I had expected it to be.
I had Sick Boy home with me Wednesday thru Friday last week. He caught a cold up in VA. He still has this pitiful "heh, heh" sounding cough. I made him go back to school today. He played in two soccer games this weekend, so I figured he could tough out school.
Large Boy had his first real dance the weekend before last. He and his girlfriend looked wonderful and she even got him to dance!
I've been re-reading inlovewithnight 's Racket Boys universe and loving it all over again. There is something about those gangster boys that just hits it.
I have almost been able to pay off Stinky's entire student loan. Almost. It's taken 10 years, but it's been worth it.
I still love my new car like burning. Not that I love burning...
I am on my way to the fabric store this morning to get stuff for Hallowe'en costumes. Now that I'm done with those damn hats (that didn't sell) I can start sewing for the boys. I'm still waiting for inspiration, so I'll keep you posted.
This week I'm going to get mylodon 's package in the mail if it kills me. Do you think your two youngest would like some funky hats? I've been trying to figure out what to send them along with the oldest's T-shirt.
And last, Sick Boy said the funniest thing ever to me yesterday. I was babysitting Peyton's daughter, Dancing Baby, yesterday afternoon and I took her to the soccer games with us. One of the moms sits down next to me and asks if she was mine and I replied, "No, she's my girlfriend's." I hear Sick Boy inhaling loudly, then he comes and whispers in my ear, "Mom! I didn't know you were gay!"
- Mood:productive
Today I'm a bit sad because we're getting rid of the 1984 wagon, but the good news is we're donating it to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. So enough talk--I bring you...
- Mood:nostalgic
Have a good weekend!
- Mood:anxious
So I just asked UnSick Boy if he caught them kissing last night. (I should add that my Big Plan to keep them from getting too smoochy was to send in the little brother at every opportunity). He said he caught them a couple of times. I asked him what he did. To which he replied, "I told Bob and Joe." Yes, he went and told two other 7 year olds about his brother smooching. I don't know why.
Then a few minutes later UnSick Boy says to me, "I just can't believe he's growing up so fast!" Referring to his brother. Isn't that my line?
In other news, I'm unhappy to report that I am sabotaging my crafts-for-cash opportunites by refusing to get my lazy ass in gear. I need a kick in the
- Mood:lazy
Perhaps this post should be titled "Finding the Pleasure in the Mundane."
So, happy Friday to you all. Have a good weekend. Spend time with your spouse, your kids, your pets, your loved ones. Smell some flowers. Breathe fresh air. Take a walk. Read a book. Slow down. Be happy.
- Mood:thoughtful
