Time Flies When You're Having FUN!!!

Summer is in full swing around here!! We got a giant blow up water slide and wading pool so we have been spending tons of time out back... and I've got the sunburn to prove it!! I got the study guide for the ID driver's license test to read whilst I'm out w/ the kids so maybe I could cross that pesky DL off my list!! I've also been getting together a lot w/ Angie and her kids and Melissa and hers, now to do some non playdate related socializing! I keep threatening to have a BBQ but then the heat and summer laziness overwhelms me and we play w/out having others join us. :) The kids and I have gotten in to a good routine, getting out and having lots of fun. We're going to start doing some educational stuff soon... we're going to learn about the Olympics. The history, the games played then and now, and some of the athletes and their countries. I thought we could do meals from different countries and of course do some of the games out back! We love watching the Olympics as a family and are really excited!!

Some list related news from the last few weeks:

I got a haircut and colored my hair and learned some valuable lessons.
1. Don't go to Fantastic Sam's because your reg girl is out of town and then tell them to give you bangs.
2. When highlighting your hair don't put the first one right on your new (short!) bangs and then take a long time getting the rest done.
So, not the haircut of my dreams, but I think if I put some other blonder highlights around my hair this one'll look less obvious. Also, I've been pinning my bangs up and the way my hair grows I can have Drea fix 'em in a month or two. Aside from that, I'm glad to have gotten all the dead ends off, it's much better now... no more tangles and my curls are much nicer.

I've given up on my Helen of Troy audiobook. Today if I get time I'm getting a library card and going to get one "classic" and one "regular" book off my list.

I've been getting up early and going for a walk most days which is good. We bought WiiFit (my very early Bday present) so I've got to try that out, with the water slide video games have taken a back seat..... never thought that would happen around here!! We're also planning a family vacation to San Diego in Sept, should be loads and loads of fun!!

Just another Manic Monday

Mondays (and Thursdays) are baby days... 2 extra 2 year olds in the house, fun fun fun!! The big kids were super excited since school is out this is the first time they'll get to play w/ them. :) We had good fun, walked down to the Jr high to play in the "sandbox" (volleyball court) and run around like maniacs on the baseball field. We got the first few weeks of the official summer schedule done, talked about the new chore list, worked on the deep clean/organize To Do list... and watched Annie. All in all a pretty laid back semi productive day! Yay us!!



On the plus side, TJ and I went to a movie Sunday... sans kids! And have decided to do so more often. :) And instead of making fun of The List, he said he was proud of me, but wanted to make sure I was happy with my life, and not wishing I had some other life... where I did those things. I reassured him that I was very very happy, but adding more "me" time, some new experiences and hobbies, and feeling that sense of excitement and accomplishment would make it all the better.



I've even thought of a few more things I need to add to the list!! Hmmm, I should hurry up and cross some stuff off the list ASAP to make room!!



I have been getting in my great kiss everyday... and hope it leads to more intimacy. Of the emotional and physical sort. With 5 kids and normal busy life it's really easy to fall into a busy get it done sort of "team" thing. I want more passion!!!



I'm well on my way to the organized house. And the losing weight and getting into shape will come as I go. The kids and I are having more fun already, just getting out and doing stuff... walks to the school to play, the park, Farmer's Market, etc. Ooh, and I have set up every Friday AM playdates at the park for fun and socializing w/ the kids and... wait for it... GROWN-UPS!! LOL





Oh, and I've been researching tattoos, and have dug up all the stuff I had from learning about Henna tattooing earlier and have gotten a few of those learn to write notebooks to practice the shapes (as suggested!) and next month plan to order some new supplies so I can practice practice practice!! Seems like a fun little hobby, since you can have a cool looking "accessory"

Tomorrow the girls and I are going to mega clean the bonus room and talk about making it the master bedroom and switching their rooms around. Seems silly to have this huge fab room always just a mess of toys, especially when the kids have TV's etc. in their rooms and never use the bonus room for that type stuff, which was it's intended purpose. :) I'm also going to try and get Max weaned from the boobies, he has taken to refusing the binky in the night and making me nurse him all the time!! Waking up every 2-3 hours every night for the past few weeks is taking it's toll on my good nature. If we switch rooms though there will be room for the crib in there too, I figure if he naps in it maybe he can sleep in it too!!!

:O MJ

Summertime... and the livin's easy

Oh dear lord, the noise!! First day of summer vacation!! YAY!! House FULL of kids. We all cleaned up, did a little deep cleaning/organizing, and had a "team meeting" about our summer plans and goals. Then I used my fun money to treat everyone to popcorn, soda, candy, and Redbox movies. Ooh, so fun!! Tomorrow we're going to re-Yard sale the rest of our crap since the ARC doesn't come to get the boxes until Monday and the annual neighborhood sale is tomorrow. The in-laws are bringing a bunch of crap from their garage too and Riley and Taylor are going to work the sale. Profits will be used for something for summer fun. I'm thinking safety net enclosure for the tramp and some of those fun Crayola sidewalk chalk kits. Hope we do well, last time we made just over $100 and when I gave each of the big kids $20-$25 to spend at the store for helping, well I was broke again. :(

I have found a pottery class, just trying to pick which time slot will work best in our schedule. Also gave my book list to a guy at Tim's work who downloads crap for free so I can "read" some of them while walking, sewing, or doing the little boys' bath time... God I love my IPod.

Ooh, and Timmy said that for an early Bday present (as soon as Georgie boy sends us our tax rebate thinga ma bob) I can get Wii Fit!!! YAY!!! The Wii was shipped to Nintendo today for repairs, so I'm keeping my eyes out for Wii Fit in stock... good luck w/ that!

How soon we forget

That we have a new Blog. LOL I totally did not get to this last night. I didn't even get much done either... about half of my summer organizational lists... and no Strip Aerobics. :( I did get down w/ my bad self and played a few songs on Rock Band. Riley and I have started our own "band". Our name is Beotch. Nice.

Ta ta for now!! Off to make all the babies and Benji some lunch and enjoy my last few hours of the school year. Park and fun w/ Ang and her kids after nap, so I'll at least get some walking in. :)

Day 1: Bring it on!!!

Day 1 was pretty good. Riley and Tim are making fun of me something fierce, but that's to be expected! I just said "f*** it, I'm still doing it!!!"

In the interest of the weight loss goals I made better food choices, I was all set in my head to get a mocha and cinnamon roll when I went into the store for Ben's medicine... instead I got some of those ultra yummy Quaker mini delights (choc) and a diet pepsi... totally needed caffeine at that point!

I got in my great kiss when I ambushed DH in the driveway while taking out the trash.... NO KIDS IN SIGHT, I'm going in!! ;)

I also figured a way to get a little rythm prior to trying drums out, Rock Band!! I played a few songs with Riley after school. Boy howdy do I suck!! Oh well, it's fun and a little vicarious type living.

Tomorrow my goal is to make some organizational lists for the summer... schedule (daily and special activities) menu, chore list, etc. and do one of my exercise videos. I'm thinking maybe Paula Abdul dance or the Carmen Electra strip aerobics. Must do those before summer so Riley won't be home to make fun of me!