are you in hot water?

I'm not! That's b/c our hot water tank went out. It's got a leak that drips onto the pilot light. So I called our home warranty company on Friday. But it was getting close to 5:00, so they said to not expect a call from the plumber till Monday. On Monday I called the plumber, and they said they would be out on Tuesday. Yesterday he looked at it, said it needs to be replaced, and told me he'd be back today. So here I sit waiting for him again. Yesterday he was suppose to be here between 9 and 12:00. Of course, he got here at 1:45. No telling when he'll show up today. He did call to tell me he forgot about some fees I'm going to have to pay. He had already told my home warranty company I wouldn't have to pay anything. So I called them, they called him, it was a crazy time of phone wars, but it was eventually decided that yes, I will have to pay some fee. great. At least my home warranty is picking up most of the bill. I will just be glad to shower again!

what's wrong with me?

Apparently in my "old age", I'm becoming more domestic. Today I actually got out my sewing machine and played around with it! Now this is big, and let me explain why - I haven't sewed anything since high school!! And even then it was homework for my home ec class. lol My aunt gave me her sewing machine many years ago - I think around the time Conner was born, so at least 6 years ago. It's the kind that comes in it's own table case - so when you fold it all up, it looks like a table. Well, that's how it's been for the last 6 years - as an end table in the living room! But I've really been thinking lately that I want to learn to sew. So tonight I moved it to the bedroom, which is quickly becoming my "craft" room, and set it up. It took me a while to get it threaded, but I only injured myself once. :) So I'm feeling pretty good about myself! My first project is to hem my kitchen curtains. They've needed it for 3 years, and now I can do it myself! WOOHOO for me!!

I think I'm just in this phase of life where I don't want to waste my time anymore. I'm doing more crafty things (making hair bows, sewing, cross stitching), and I'm spending less time on things like TV and internet. I want to do more things to make my family and my home better. I'm also becoming more picky about my friends. Maybe I'm finally growing up. :)

Are you kidding me??

I heard something today that just stunned me. I don't know why - nothing should surprise me anymore. But anyway - a kegger baby shower. Yes, having a keg of beer at a baby shower. Ok - what part of celebrating the birth of a child requires getting drunk?? Am I just getting old and crabby? To me, that seems pretty... low-life, red neck, inappropriate, etc. And this was coming from a friend that repeatedly tells me she wants to start living a better life - a Christian life. Ok, for starters - lay off the alcohol!! She assured me she would not be drinking b/c she's the one expecting. At least she has that much sense. But come on! Show a little class. She's not some 17 year old, first time mom. She's in her mid-20's and this is baby #3. Maybe it's just me. Maybe I look at the world through grown-up eyes. But to me, a keg at a baby shower is COMPLETELY ridiculous!!! Grow up already!! You're a parent, not a college frat boy!! Is this really what you want to tell you child about in the future?? Ok, stepping off the soapbox now - but NOT going to that baby shower!

They say it's your birthday

Yes, today is my birthday. I turned... well, let's not go there. If you know me, then you already know. ;) The day started off really good. Conner even made me a card. He did it all on his own, and it was so sweet!! The kind of thing moms keep forever. I also got to have lunch w/ my hubby. A few of the downers - almost having a wreck (crazy old lady driver!), cranky baby, fighting kids - gee, what a glamorous life I lead. *sigh Oh well. So today wasn't one of those days some women have - day at the spa, followed by tea w/ friends, a candlelight dinner w/ the husband - it was still a very special day! I got lots of hugs from the kids, a rose from the husband (dinner comes on Friday), and I got to take a nap! What more could I want? OH! I also got a great deal on some stuff at one of my favorite stores thanks to their semi-annual clearance and some birthday specials. Yay me!!

The kids started back to school this week. Everyone's doing well. My oldest finally has his regular teacher who spent the first half of the year on maternity leave. I know it will take some adjusting to a new teacher, but I'm not worried. He's my good kid. ;)

Tomorrow is a big day around here. It's the national championship game. Now considering my OU Sooners are playing, it's a big deal anyway. But given the fact that they are playing FL - which is where my husband's loyalties lie, makes it even more interesting. Too bad he has to work tomorrow night! I would love to watch the game with him. The Sooners better not let me down!

(((HUGS)))

A new year!!

So it's a new year, and one thing I'm going to try to do better is blog. So since it's 1/1/09, I figured it's a good day to start working on that.

Christmas was wonderful this year!! In the beginning I didn't really feel like decorating much this year, and it took me a while to fully get into the spirit of Christmas. Which is very odd for me b/c Christmas is my FAVORITE holiday!!! Not sure what was up with me this year. But the week of I really started feeling it! So the holiday was wonderful one. We got to see lots of family, which is always nice.

One of our gifts this year was a puppy. Hubby says she's my gift b/c I've always wanted a terrier. She's 1/2 fox terrier and 1/2 jack russel terrier. She is so cute, and the kids love her!!! We wanted to pick a name that is associated with Christmas, since that's when we got her, so the kids picked Angel. She has fully adjusted to our family, and is doing great, except for the occasional accident in the house. But we are working on it, and she'll figure it out soon enough.
The kids have been great these 2 weeks out of school. They've been getting along, and while they don't always listen and obey, they are doing much better. We've been working with Megan b/c her teacher voiced some concern (after I asked her) about Megan's behavior at school. So I've taken many opportunities to remind Megan of how we act at school. I think she'll do better once she goes back. Maybe she was just ready for a break from school.

Madison is doing great!! She is still such a happy baby! Smiles for everyone - even strangers at the store. She is cruising around, but not fully walking yet. I'm shocked by this. I just knew she would be walking by Christmas. She'll be 10 months in 4 days, so she's still ahead of schedule. She says many words clearly (not just to a "mother's ear", but to everyone's ear. lol) She says mama, dada, bye-bye, night-night, baba (which is bottle). And Caleb is determined to teach her bubba.

Everyone has been healthy during the Christmas break - hallelujah!! I was so worried that one or more of us would be sick on Christmas, but so far, everyone's been great!

I guess that's about all for now. Not bad for a first post of the new year, right? ;) Hopefully you'll be seeing more of me this year! (((((HUGS)))))