9... the number of loads of laundry i had to wash today.... See, Saturday i usually wash our sheets, and do the boys at a different time during the week, but last night, both boys had accidents, so it ended up that i had to wash their sheets AGAIN today.....
10.... The number of loads of laundry i had to fold. I'm lazy, so for that reason, i had a dry load already finished and just waiting for me....
2..... The number of times I've run the dishwasher today
2.... the number of children i have been annoyed, frustrated, irritated and impatient with today
3.... the rooms in this house that STILL have work to be done... the playroom is somehow destroyed AGAIN, the boys room is clean, but could use a little extra attention, and our bedroom... well the bed has been stripped and i have clothes to take care of
1.... the number of floors that need to be vacuumed
1.... the number of floors i need to mop
1.... very tired mama!!!
The weekend thus far has been full of challenges. Yesterday we spent the day at the park. It was great. We tried a new park that is close to the house, and were pleasantly surprised. We frequent Green Lake, but its about a 30 minute drive without traffic, and lets face it, when living in Seattle, NO traffic just doesn't happen. We went for a drive last week and found the Bothell Park and finally were able to venture out to it. We took a walk around the.... stream? There were ducks and geese, and bugs.... The boys had a blast. Eli was chasing the geese around and Ayden was bawking at them. Life sure is never dull with these two hams around. Jamie had the day off work, so it was an extra special treat to be doing all of this with daddy. We also ran some errands yesterday, which enabled us to be able to stay home ALL day today... I don't think that we have had a day that we went absolutely no where in... years! Its been nice. We laid in bed while the boys watched cartoons this morning, then watched planet earth, and dozed while Ayden took his nap. Dinner was easy too.. Just did a left over 3 cheese baked pasta that i made a couple nights ago. Tonight I think we'll just finish up the laundry and the cleaning, play some super nintendo- thats what Jamie is doing now- give the boys their bath in an hour, then get them settled into bed just in time for J and I to enjoy some ice cream and another planet earth disc. Oh the joys of stay at home days!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The not so frequent update
I suppose a blog is only good if it is updated on a regular basis.... Therefore, I have made it my goal to update weekly. Maybe I can make Wednesday morning nap time, my blog time...
This week has been beautiful. Were talking shorts and tank tops, go to the park, stay outside all day kind of beautiful. The boys are just lovin it too! We have spent all of the last 2 days outside. Today isn't as nice, so I don't think we'll be out as much today, but maybe a little bit. I have a lot to get accomplished today, so we'll see what time permits and how well behaved the oldest of my children is.
We have received orders to Pt. Mugu, California. Jamie will reenlist in May, and we will transfer August 1. We are so excited about moving to california we can hardly stand it... August can't come soon enough! At this point, we will only be there 3 years, and then its on to bigger and better things- those bigger and better things shall be disclosed at a later date as NOTHING is ever "set in stone" with the military. ESPECIALLY when its a few years away. I have said it from the beginning, but Jamie has started to realize and come to terms with it... We are lifers. Of course, you all know MY opinion about that, and Jamie too is in agreement that we can't argue with what God has told us to do.
The boys are growing up so fast, Eli is talking so much better. Course, Im mama, so i've never had that much trouble understanding him, but everyone else can understand him too! YAY! He is a great help, cleaning up his toys, helpin mama with dishes and vacuuming and of course with his brother. The boys are great friends and while they do get on each others nerves, they really don't fight too much-not with each other anyways. They tend to gang up on me and become terrors, but hey, they're boys! Ayden is now potty training... Yep, thats right, my 18 month old BOY is potty training. Im not pushing it, but he wants to, so i am certainly encouraging it... he tells me when he has to go, and he doesn't always go, but he certainly tries! if he keeps this up, im hoping we'll have 2 boys potty trained by the time we transfer. Ayden talks in sentences now, my favorite is "i love you too" its just so cute!!! I can't believe how fast he's turned into a little boy.... I remember bringing him home from the hospital and Eli being infatuated with him.... and now... they're partners in crime! My mom always told me to enjoy them while they're young because i'll blink and they'll be married and having their own babies.... i didn't believe her.... but as always, she was right! Baby number 3 is no longer a topic of discussion. We may discuss it again in a year or so, but right now, were content with the 2 that we have.... and honestly, once they are both potty trained, i don't know how bad i'll want to start ALL OVER....
I have FINALLY decided that I'd like to have a career... Im going back to school for nursing. Ultimately, I want to be a labor and deliver nurse, but ANY kind of nurse is perfectly fine with me. Im excited about that new venture in life too. Things are just all around great, tho i can't say that Im surprised.... we serve an AWESOME God!
Jamie is still attached to the ship, which just recently got moved to Bremerton, so were doing the lovely commute everyday. this is the first week we've had to do it and Im already ready for it to be over... Getting up at 4:30 in the morning and having to pick him up 13 hours later isn't my idea of a great schedule. We will endure it for the duration of our time here.... this is when i wish he had his motorcycle :)
On our agenda today:
Empty and reload the dishwasher
Wash the boys bedding
Wash all our towels
Reorganize and Clean the playroom
Vacuum
Mop
Clean the sliding glass door
Shower
All the while keeping my sanity with the boys following me around asking if they can help!
Our Menu:
Oatmeal and Applesauce for breakfast
Egg salad sandwiches for lunch
Taco's for dinner :) the boys are super excited about taco night!!
This week has been beautiful. Were talking shorts and tank tops, go to the park, stay outside all day kind of beautiful. The boys are just lovin it too! We have spent all of the last 2 days outside. Today isn't as nice, so I don't think we'll be out as much today, but maybe a little bit. I have a lot to get accomplished today, so we'll see what time permits and how well behaved the oldest of my children is.
We have received orders to Pt. Mugu, California. Jamie will reenlist in May, and we will transfer August 1. We are so excited about moving to california we can hardly stand it... August can't come soon enough! At this point, we will only be there 3 years, and then its on to bigger and better things- those bigger and better things shall be disclosed at a later date as NOTHING is ever "set in stone" with the military. ESPECIALLY when its a few years away. I have said it from the beginning, but Jamie has started to realize and come to terms with it... We are lifers. Of course, you all know MY opinion about that, and Jamie too is in agreement that we can't argue with what God has told us to do.
The boys are growing up so fast, Eli is talking so much better. Course, Im mama, so i've never had that much trouble understanding him, but everyone else can understand him too! YAY! He is a great help, cleaning up his toys, helpin mama with dishes and vacuuming and of course with his brother. The boys are great friends and while they do get on each others nerves, they really don't fight too much-not with each other anyways. They tend to gang up on me and become terrors, but hey, they're boys! Ayden is now potty training... Yep, thats right, my 18 month old BOY is potty training. Im not pushing it, but he wants to, so i am certainly encouraging it... he tells me when he has to go, and he doesn't always go, but he certainly tries! if he keeps this up, im hoping we'll have 2 boys potty trained by the time we transfer. Ayden talks in sentences now, my favorite is "i love you too" its just so cute!!! I can't believe how fast he's turned into a little boy.... I remember bringing him home from the hospital and Eli being infatuated with him.... and now... they're partners in crime! My mom always told me to enjoy them while they're young because i'll blink and they'll be married and having their own babies.... i didn't believe her.... but as always, she was right! Baby number 3 is no longer a topic of discussion. We may discuss it again in a year or so, but right now, were content with the 2 that we have.... and honestly, once they are both potty trained, i don't know how bad i'll want to start ALL OVER....
I have FINALLY decided that I'd like to have a career... Im going back to school for nursing. Ultimately, I want to be a labor and deliver nurse, but ANY kind of nurse is perfectly fine with me. Im excited about that new venture in life too. Things are just all around great, tho i can't say that Im surprised.... we serve an AWESOME God!
Jamie is still attached to the ship, which just recently got moved to Bremerton, so were doing the lovely commute everyday. this is the first week we've had to do it and Im already ready for it to be over... Getting up at 4:30 in the morning and having to pick him up 13 hours later isn't my idea of a great schedule. We will endure it for the duration of our time here.... this is when i wish he had his motorcycle :)
On our agenda today:
Empty and reload the dishwasher
Wash the boys bedding
Wash all our towels
Reorganize and Clean the playroom
Vacuum
Mop
Clean the sliding glass door
Shower
All the while keeping my sanity with the boys following me around asking if they can help!
Our Menu:
Oatmeal and Applesauce for breakfast
Egg salad sandwiches for lunch
Taco's for dinner :) the boys are super excited about taco night!!
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