Hazardous Material

SO Laine woke up last night around midnight crying because she had to tee-tee really bad. So she went but she was still crying. Jonathan reached over to comfort her and felt the flames of death eminating from her skin. Her took her temp and it was over 103. Yikes. It was Jonathn's turn to stay home so I made an appointment for her at the doctor. At school that morning when I dropped Bowen off we walked into a very quiet classroom and that was because there were only 3 other boys there. Everyone else was sick. About noon the Learning Center called and said Bowen had a temp again and that I needed to come get him. I ran over to pick him up and there were only two other kids there, two others had gone home sick before Bowen. Yikes. SO Jonathan came to my school, picked Bowen up and took both kids to the doctor. The doctor ran a flu test and a strep test on Laine. Let's see, which one woould you choose if you had to if you said the flu because it's way worse and takes longer to recover, you are correct, Laine has the flu which probably means Bowen has it too along with strep. Stay away from our house were are a BIOHAZARD.

A few of MY favorite things:

My first favorite thing is my newest favorite thing, I love the way the Bobbi Brown corrector and concealer makes my eyes look bright and awake!

My favorite snack or item to go with a sandwich Ritz baked chips in Veggie flavor, yum!

My favorite place to get a burger is Kincaid's, it might get bumped tonight, I'm going to try Dutch's on University.

Best drink of all time.

My favorite overall place to eat, my order: enchiladas modern with sour cream sauce.

I love my terry cloth robe from VS, it keeps me warm after my shower and no need for a towel!

My favorite store to browse in is Sephora, it used to be Ulta but Sephora is way fancier and has more fun stuff to try.

BTW, Bowen has strep again, we're going to have an ENT consult on the biggest tonsils in the world.

Cute Pictures

We are recovering at the Williams' house. Jonathan is on the mend, I ate food today. Bowen is the only one still puny, he is running a fever and I think I'm going to stay at home with him tomorrow.

I have to give props to Pace for finishing the Benbrook Half in less than 2 hours, way to go Pac!

We are a sad sight...

Jonathan has some form of the flu, he's miserable

I have had an upset tummy today (the runs at the zoo is NO fun), I'm sure I have the bug that is running rampant in my school.

Bowen was miserable while ago because he was constipated, thank goodness a warm bath and some juice cleared him out.

Laine is the only one that is totally OK today.

Blah.

Bowen: Before and After

OK, after the haircut I was TOTALLY freaking out because the way the girl fixed made it look uneven and nerdy. I was really regretting wanting to get is cut short. But a little Bed Head Manipulator fixes everything. None of these after pictures are great because Bowen refuses to take a normal, look at the camera and smile picture right now. Maybe I can get some more later.

The eyes have it...

OK here is what I need from my blog readers, an honest opinion on my eye make-up. I've been having lots of allergy related darkness under my eyes. The first picture was over Christmas and I have no concealer on under my eyes. The second two picture are from today after I went to the Bobby Brown make-up counter in Nordstom and had them correct and conceal under my eyes. I think it looks really good and Jonathan noticed as soon as walked in that something was different about my look. My question is, can you tell a noticeable difference? And if you can is it a good difference. My first inclination is to go back tomorrow and buy that stuff up but I want to see what you guys think.

Where all the magic happens...

We moved this desk downstairs when we made upstairs a playroom. I LOVE our initials above the desk and really love our computer screen. You can't see the details but I acquired a Jesus clock at a white elephant gift exchange, it's awesome.

Random Thoughts on a Tuesday

* I hate it when I cook a sucky supper, tonight was one of those nights. Don't make enchiladas with smoked chicken, or maybe do if you want some quality dog food.

*Meredith found my SUNGLASSES! YAHOO! I finally bought some big girl sunglasses (read expensive) this summer and I thought I had lost them, but she found them in her purse, my guess is I accidentally put them in her purse instead of mine at the hospital.

* I hate insurance.

* Two Aleve + two mucinex D = a very good afternoon at school

* I really want a new tattoo, what can I do to convince Jonathan this is a good idea?

* Please continue to pray for the right doors to open for Jonathan, if you know what I mean.

* We have decided Bowen's hair has gone from cute to scruffy so we are going to get a new style for him.

* Valentine's Day is WAY too close to Christmas.

* Being Type A is really hard work sometimes.

* Locking lug nuts aren't just to keep your tires from being stolen.

Worst Parenting Story...

I read lots of blogs and one that I read had a contest the other day so see who had the worst parenting story. I was too late to enter but I feel like this one might have been in the top 10 at least.

Let's see...we had just gotten back in town from somewhere (or maybe it was back from staying at the Veale's all July) any way it was hot weather. In our house we are not always prompt at picking up sippie cups so it is common to find a sippie with spoiled milk in it. Well, Bowen one day, found a sippie cup that I guess had been under the Entertainment Center for a LONG TIME and decided to take a bog swig off it. I know, that is extremely gross all by itself, but the worst part is when he spit it out maggots, yes, maggots came out of his mouth too. Beat that suckas.

Pics from the break

Aaaaaaand, I'm back.

Wow, this has been the busiest Holiday season ever! The highlight of course being the arrival of Blake.

At the beginning of the break we went to Jasper to have Christmas with Jonathan's family. We left the Friday we got out of school and got there Friday evening. We had some great hang out time on Saturday and then early Sunday morning my mother-in-law walked into our bedroom with the phone and I immediately knew what was going on. It was mom calling to say that Mere was in the hospital and would not leave without a baby. I quickly took a shower, packed some essentials and got on the road to Fort Worth. I made record time, a little less than 4 hours, and was at the hospital in time to wait for Blake's arrival. After she was born we had holding time and picture time and then I went home to spend the night, went back to the hospital Christmas Eve morning and then drove back to Jasper in time for Christmas Eve present opening.

We drove back to Fort Worth and the day after Christmas had Christmas with Mimi, Paco, Mere, Ryan and Blake. It was wonderful to look over and be surprised to see a baby instead of a big tummy! That night we went to a Stars game, Bowen and Laine had a grand time riding the TRE and going to the magnificent American Airlines Center, the game was fun, lots of goals.

A couple of days later we hosted the gang from San Angelo for Christmas. Man, we ate great food, opened presents and had a fun time on New Years' Eve playing games with Mere, Ryan, Koby, Robin, Justin (Jonathan's brother) and Leslie (Justin's girlfriend). Linda helped me redo my crosses in my Living Room, we shopped and visited.

That is a very brief version of the marvelous Christmas our family had. Truthfully, it is going to go down as one of my favorite Christmases ever. We really enjoyed hosting meals at our house and having way too many people sleeping in way too little space.

I'm sure I'll think of some good stories to tell soon, I'm still digesting what a special family I have and all the fun things we've done together this Christmas.

Happy New Year, here's to a great 2008!

Scattergories Game

What’s your name? HEATHER
car: HUNDAI
city: HAWLEY
boy name:HENRY
girl name: HANNAH
alcoholic drink: HAIRY ARMPIT (I know but I looked it up on the Internet, it's real)
occupation: HOUSEKEEPER
something you wear: HOT PANTS
celebrity: HELEN HUNT
food: HUSHPUPPIES
reason for being late: HAVING A BABY
cartoon character: HOMER SIMPSON
something you shout: HELL NO

I think I amost died last night...

I have felt SO cooped up lately! I just don't have enough opportunities to exercise lately with all the holiday business and cold weather. So last night I declared I was taking a walk and headed out the door. On the way back home I went down a street I don't usually go down to make my walk a little longer. Well, when I turned the corner I saw two dogs in a front yard. I was a little suspicious but I went on the other side of the street and got on the sidewalk. I squinted hard to see where they were and saw one dog, he looked at me but didn't do anything. I couldn't put my eyes on that second dog, then, out of nowhere, he was about three feet from barking like I'd just entered his private territory. My instincts kicked in and I shouted NO as loud as I could. Thanks for teaching me to yell at stray dogs Dad! However, he continued to bark and growl and snap at me. By now I was thinking about what I would do if he tried to bite me. I looked around to see if anyone was outside and kept my limbs as close to my body as I could. I decided if he attacked me I would scream and roll up in a ball so I could protect my head and vital organs. As soon as I decided what to do his barking slowed a little and a couple of seconds later he trotted off, obviously satisfied he had scared me to death. I tentatively walked a few steps to see if he was going to follow me and he didn't. A guy was walking down his drive way as I turned to walk off, I think he was coming to see what all the racket was about. Anyway I walked the rest of the way home sneaking peeks over my shoulder to make sure no mean dogs were following me home!

Maybe my stomach will get flatter

I went and had MORE allergy testing done yesterday, it was a food allergy test. Here is a list of all the dreck I'm allergic to:

4 (the highest level):
Lamb I'm so disappointed we eat Lamb at least 2 times a weeks (NOT)
Mushrooms fine, I hate them anyway
Broccoli OK I really like broccoli

3:
Rye, no dark brown bread for me
Hazelnut

2:
Turkey Meat
Egg
Apricot
Strawberry
CHOCOLATE
Watermelon
Cinnamon
Coffee
Pecan
Brazil nut
Cashews
English Walnut

So, I'm supposed to not eat these foods for a month. Chocolate. Coffee. Cinnamon. I'm totally mourning Starbucks right now. No Cinnamon Dolce Latte. So, my request is that if you're going to be with me over the Holidays, make me something for dessert I can actually eat.


I am totally going to become one of "those people" that are all "So, what kind of nuts are in this cake?" "Are those mushrooms" "Is that cinnamon sprinkled on those cookies?" and "did lamb touch that chicken?"

Incredible...

That my daughter's Principal had to call me this morning because she was out of dress code. Mainly Incredible because I work in the same district and know the dress code.

That I walk into the girls' bathroom by my gym this morning and there were two turds on the bathroom floor. One was in one stall and one was in the other, flat, because it had been stepped on.

That I tooted tonight and Meredith thought it was the dogs whining.

That I will be an aunt in less than a month (Meredith hopes).

Feliz Cumpleanos Mimi!

I decided to make my Mother's Birthday a holiday and I stayed at home! Really Bowen has Strep throat again. Did you know that if you have Strep 5 times in a year you get a one way ticket to the ENT for a tonsil evaluation? I didn't! So this is only #2 for him, hopefully it will be #last.

Here are some Random Thoughts:

How do you post a movie on your blog? Really, I want to know.

Do you ever think about who reads your blog but never comments, so do I! If you are a lurker, show yourself! I might feel stupid if I asked that and absolutely no one else reads this blog :)

I'm having a hard time deciding what to get Bowen for Christmas, what DO two year-olds want? Please no toys with small parts, Please no toys with small parts.

I never cook on Fridays, I'm cooking tonight.

Jonathan is cleaning out my car as I type, I KNEW I married him for a good reason.

I'm dreaming of a white Turkey Day!

This was a progression of the snow throughout the day! It was one of the best Thanksgivings ever! We had so much fun watching the snow fall, and then later that night, going out to sled! It had been years since I went sledding, the kids loved it, especially Bowen. The next day we went out and made a snow turtle and a snowman and Meredith sported some sweet pants, I'll let her post that picture. Another amazing part of Thanksgiving is the tradition of puzzle working on Thanksgiving Day. Meredith and I got a head start and put together the edges the day before and so we finished Thanksgiving night. But the best part is that Mom had a drawing to see who won the puzzle, I was the winner! She bought glass and a frame and puzzle glue so now I have a really cool Christmas puzzle hanging in my kitchen!

But the best thing about Thanksgiving is my family, I have the best family ever, it's one of the things I am most thankful for!

Laine the Mom

Tonight after I bathed the kids they were playing happily while I was on the computer doing some very serious blog reading. I absentmindedly told Laine to go get her pajamas on and before I knew it she was back and clothed. I heard them playing away and looked up a few minutes later to see Bowen, fully dressed for bed! Laine had put on his PJ top, his diaper and some pajama pants too! It was too cute! What a great big sister. I did go back later and examine the diaper, I have to say, it looked like Paco put it on, not too bad just needed to be tightened a little!

Pepe la Pew

Our conversation on the way home from Rosa's:

Laine: There was a skunk in our school today, he was sick. He made the whole school stink.

Us: Oh, really. Gross.

Laine: Yeah it was gross, Ms. Jones killed it and then it made my whole room smell bad.

Us: Ewwww...

Laine: Yeah it smelled like Popcorn and Old Man.

Us: ????, then hysterical laughter ensued.

Mud Run 2007

was yesterday and it kicked my tail. Not in the running or obstacle sense but the blister on both my heels sence. I really don't think I'm going to be able to wear tennis shoes for a few days, that will be interesting since my job revolves around tennis shoes.