Just five more minutes mom...

No, its not the kids.. its me. i am so worn out. I would love to be in bed but between Chuck having drill and me having to keep the van, to Emily who has decided she was ready to be up nice and bright and early today (thanks Emily) Ok it probably didn't help that we were all up thanks to the alarm clocks going off and the fact that she decided to blow up a diaper (no really.. THANKS Emily). Shes sitting on the floor playing, i am watching her and blessing AJ who is manning the coffee pot. God Bless that boy.

I think the crockpot and I are going to put dinner on by about 11:30 today. (spaghetti and meatballs) because its so much easier then making anyhing challenging. Besides the length a big pot of spaghetti and meatball stretches sort of rocks in this house...with the exception of David who hates spaghetti. I have never seen a kid in my life who hates red sauce... he loves pasta... will eat the meat balls will not touch them altogether. Yep.. he's a freak. :o)~

I just noticed the bottom of the tree is missing lights and ornaments.. no no not the baby.. the flipping felines. They have managed to pull the lights down and for that matter the ornaments. stupid cats. argh. AJ is fixing it as we speak. I will just have to remember to take all my pictures from the top to the middle eh? And to think i was warned about Emily and thre tree and while she will touch it.. she mostly leaves it alone.

Ok so whos ready for Christmas? Of the kids i will say I think I have 3 of the 6 done. I will work on the other ones in the next few days and finish them too. teenagers are impossible to shop for they are so spoiled nowadays, they all have ipods (well except AJ who either lost his or had it stolen depending on who you ask), the request this year from Stephanie was for clothes. Danny wants video games, and I am pretty sure AJ will want something/everything Mets or Redskins related.. cause well he's AJ. As for Chuck, I am not sure what to get him this year.. it will come to be.. probably the 24th at 5 PM but I will figure it out.

Ok I am off to shower and start my day, more later.

100? WOW!

Today is my 100th Blog. I have posted at least one blog every day.. yes I know I cut it close a few times but i made it. So today is Random discoveries day.....100 of them. Ready? Set.. GO!

1. I have discovered blogging is therapy, only the doctor is the keyboard, and the couch is wherever I have plopped to blog.
2. I have discovered that for every true friend you have, you have 3 more that are good friends but not true.
3. I have discovered that while Chuck can drive me batty, I am the lucky one. I have a husband who loves me, even when I am in a mood. He has seen me at my best and my worst and still loved me.
4. I have discovered my kids are amazing people, and as they grow up I look forward to seeing what they will do with their lives.
5. I have discovered that mistakes are ok, and that you don't have to be perfect.
6. I have discovered that My family does genuinely love each other, we may forget it sometimes, but we really do.
7. I have discovered that blogging is an addiction, and I don't want a 12 step program
8. I have discovered that while I may not always love myself, I am trying harder to at least like myself.
9. I have discovered that the smell of a fresh baked cookie is sometimes as good as sex.
10. I have discovered that pink is my favorite color on Emily
11. I have discovered that while I am glad I am done being pregnant, I am sad that Emily's first birthday will be the last first birthday we celebrate.
12. I have discovered that 100 is a BIG number and I am only on 12!
13. I have discovered you don't have to spend a million dollars on the holidays to make them special, a nice tree, pretty ornaments, and even dollar tree stockings can look great when its done with love.
14. I have discovered that my dog loves to eat diapers.. so gross.
15. I have discovered that AOL isn't as good as it used to be, they took away our message boards, and while Brandi rocks for creating one on Cafemom, I really miss AOL.
16. I have discovered that I need more recipes.
17. I have discovered that AJ may never be a pro baseball player but whatever he plays at he will do it with all his heart always.
18. I have discovered that Danny may not always think he can do things, but when he puts his mind to it, he can do anything
19. I have discovered that Stephanie is my hero.. shes bright and vibrant, and everyone needs a daughter just like her.
20. I have discovered Mary's imagination is wild, she can come up with so many different things
21. I have discovered David is a sponge and the people at his school SUCK
22. I have discovered Emily is my sunshine, when things are sad and depressing I grab that little girl who is so fresh and ready for a new adventure every day and she makes me smile
23. I have discovered that living in your own home is so much better then living in a house you hate.
24. I have discovered I owe my husband the world for everything he does for us
25. I have discovered people take advantage of me, because I let them.
26. I have discovered that I need to STOP doing that.
27. I have discovered that 100 is REALLY REALLY A big damn number
28. I have discovered that towels may go in a teenagers room, but they don't always come out.
29. I have discovered not much does come out of a teenagers room
30. I have discovered I may get over but I will never grow up
31. I have discovered that I miss having a Pooh watch (Christmas hint Chuck)
32. I have discovered that ER's last season is so far my favorite.. and that makes me sad its the last.
33. I have discovered Charlaine Harris who wrote the Sookie Stackhouse series is a little disturbed and I think we would be GREAT friends.
34. I have discovered I miss seeing Nikia and we need to fix that soon
35. I have discovered my nephew Keith is an amazing man, and I just hope his parents see it.
36. I have discovered that all my neice and nephews are pretty damn great
37. I have discovered hearing Extreme Home Makeover is a great show to watch when you need good old fashioned cry.
38. I have discovered when a pacifier goes missing at 3 AM, it is DEFINTIELY a BAD thing.
39. I have discovered that real women admit they snore.. guilty!
40. I have discovered that hyper active kittens need to be strung up by their tails
41. I have discovered that I love taking pictures but I will never be near the quality of some of the ladies on my January board (Lisa is so incredibly talented and I am jealous)
42. I have discovered that I need to give a shout out to Eileen who reads and comments .. HI EILEEN!!
43. I have discovered that Emily thinks the best room to play in is mary and Davids and that scares me lol
44. I have discovered sometimes its hard to tell someone when they are hurting your feelings even when you think they should realize it first.
45. I have discovered that 5:30 AM comes too damn early no matter what day of the week it is.
46. I have discovered that Chuck needs to change the alarm clocks on his phone. lol
47. I have discovered that I don't care if other people in the house get annoyed about our alarm clocks because they are ours and its our house .. so f em. Pay rent.. pay utilities then you can bitch.. don't contribute shut your trap.
48. I have discovered that people who live in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones
49. I have discovered that Emily is serious as cute as she can be!
50. I have discovered backgammon on my cell phone is an addiction
51. I have discovered the missing key on my laptop isn't so bad, I can make it work.. for now.
52. I have discovered that I have no idea what to get Chuck for Christmas
53. I have discovered that the movie the Notebook will always make me cry.
54. I have discovered another towel is about to escape to the teenage abyss (AKA stephanies room) as she just got out of the shower.. damn.
55. I have discovered that baby feet are precious until they turn into stinky little boy or girl feet. blech
56. I have discovered that I have alot of highlights from 2008 (Emily, the new house,etc)
57. I have discovered if I could change anything in history, it would be my dad dying. I miss him.
58. I have discovered Mary is as cute as she can be even though she is more hormonal then me, Stephanie and Lily put together
59. I have discovered hearing "your a good mommy" from my kids no matter what age makes me smile.
60. I have discovered that 100 is a REALLY big number.. damn
61. I have discovered that Jeff Dunham is hilarious but in a weird way Peanut is funnier .yea I know same guy.. but Peanut is so someone different.
62. I have discovered my last thought made NO sense
63. I have discovered rambling is ok. .its my blog. hahaha
64. I have discovered that sometimes the first sip of the morning cup of coffee can make the choirs of angels sing in my head
65. I have discovered DR Pepper should come in IV form
66. I have discovered AJ is the one kid EVERYONE needs one of, he is awesome he does everything he is asked and some stuff he isn't
67. I have discovered that David knew how to talk all along andwas snowing us the whole time.
68. I have discovered that the sound of kids fighting has to happen in more houses then JUST this one.. please??
69. I have discovered that more people need to believe in Santa and make this world a bit nicer.
70. I have discovered that some day AJ and I are going to go on a road trip to NY and see the Mets play
71. I have discovered that I am glad OJ went to jail yesterday, and while it may be 13 years too late and for a crime he probably wouldn't have gotten 17 1/2 years for if he wasn't OJ it was really nice to see him locked up.. cause I think he did it
72. I have discovered as happy I am that there is a new President coming in to office, I don't believe the war in Iraq will end and we will all sing Kumbaya.
73. I have discovered that one of these days I have got to get back to Mass
74. I have discovered that freecyle and craigslist are addictions and for that I may just need a 12 step program.. nah
75. I have discovered that even though I have receiving blankets I should pass on, I just can't let them go.. not yet. I am not ready.
76. I have discovered maybe I will find out how to make a quilt out of them. ooo an idea!! go me
77. I have discovered that the Disney store is my favorite place to go in a Mall.
78. I have discovered that kisses from a four year old who says "I need to give you a kiss" are the sweetest kisses.. until you find out he just wants to go on the computer.. pbskids.org MOM!
79. I have discovered that the greatest words ever from a four year old are "I gotta blow my nose" because it gives hope he won't use his sleeve
80. I have discovered that I have ALOT on my mind
81. I have discovered that in 2009 I am going to make a real effort to lose weight.. because I am tired of not liking the me in the mirror that looks back
82. I have discovered that Perez Hilton is hilariously funny, a bit crass but really funny.
83. I have discovered that while the families on TLC (The Roloffs, the Goslings and the Duggars) all sort of disturb me, they also all intrique me.
84. I have discovered that no video channel shows Videos anymore.. its more shows and oh btw heres a song.
85. I have discovered that the sock monster in the dryer DOES exsist
86. I have discovered a good movie, a good book, and even a good song are priceless considering all the crap thats out there nowadays
87. I have discovered one should never underestimate the power of chocolate
88. I have discovered that if I had money I would love to buy Emily a special shirt for her first birthday, but I don't so she will be ok in a regular shirt.
89. I have discovered that I can't wait for her to get her smash cake
90. I have discovered that this Christmas is exciting because it will be the first one David is excited about and because its Emilys first.
91. I have discovered that shopping for teenagers is impossible.
92. I hve discovered teenagers themselves are impossible.
93. I have discovered that Stephanie NEEDS her bangs cut (I know I know its the style but man.. she better never fall asleep near me and scissors)
94. I have discovered that the barking Jingle Bells song annoys the hell out of the dog.
95. I have discovered that the words "Whatever" are grounds for murder
96. I have discovered it doesn't matter who says "whatever" it makes homicide justifiable in my book
97. I have discovered my reindeers are cuter then Santa's
98. I have discovered that random acts of kindness are awesome and dont happen nearly enough.
99. I have discovered that I have been blogging for over an hour!
100. I have discovered that in these past 100 blogs, i have shared alot more of myself then I ever have. I am glad that I started the blog, and if you ever read it and smiled I am happy. Stay tuned I promise there will be NOT be 200 discoveries

Desperately seeking creativity.

Ok.. I know there has to be someone out there who can tell me how the @%@)*@ you make pictures into a postcard and make them look so deliciously cute. I asked Mel last night to help, but she is worn out and was unable to do it. I tried to look it up myself, but I am not too talented, and I can't figure out what program you are supposed to use (no, I don't have photoshop. Yes, I do need it to be super easy cause I am super slow). I took pictures of the kids with reindeer antlers... While I want to do a group shot and at some point will get one, I really want to make a signature/card I can get printed that says: Celebrating the holidays with all the ones deer to us. Yea yea i know I am corny. I have six kids... I am insane.. we have been through this.. numerous blogs ago.. you either have kids or sanity. NEVER both.. ok I take that back.. you can have both until the teenage years. So dear Gentle readers.. I am throwing this out there, can ANYONE help me? Please? Pretty please with sugar on top? Before I decide to try that turkey recipe with the Whiskey today I know everyone has seen this before but its so worth repeating:

How to Cook a turkey:
1) Go buy a turkey.

2) Take a drink of whiskey (scotch) or Jack Daniels.

3) Put turkey in the oven.

4) Take another 2 drinks of whiskey.

5) Set the degree at 375 ovens

6) Take 3 more whiskeys of drink.

7) Turn oven the on.

8) Take 4 whisks of drinky.

9) Turk the bastey.

10) Whiskey another bottle of get.

11) Stick a turkey in the thermometer

12) Glass yourself a pour of whiskey.

13) Bake the whiskey for 4 hours.

14) Take the oven out of the turkey.

15) Take the oven out of the turkey.

16) Floor the turkey up off of the pick.

17) Turk the carvey.

18) Get yourself another scottle of botch.

19) Tet the sable and pour yourself a glass of turkey.

20) Bless the saying, pass and eat out

Please save my children from this meal.. ok.. save them from eating Pizza.. wait.. never mind they would like that.. save them from eating ramen? (sounds good) Help me create something.. or the turkey/me gets it.

In the meantime here are the pictures.. ya know now that I see the picture of Lily (the dog) with her antlers.. I think I can forgive her for chewing up the pair of underwear..;o)~ LOL..the reindeers are Stephanie, Danny, AJ, Mary, David, Emily, Lily, Hercules, and Obama:

Mumble Mumble Growl.

Yea I know, another weird title, what can I say as I get close to 100 blogs, I realize I am not as creative as I once thought. But I still have alot to say, and sometimes I think there is probably at least one person out there listening (and I don't even pay him.. thanks Chuck). Emily is still getting over the ending of her tummy flu.. the worst part about when it hits a little bitty, is it always seems to aim for the tail end the longest. She is starting to get over it, but at the same time the second she poops, she wants to be changed, ok yes we all get that because who would EVER want to sit in it. Its just not fun when its 1 AM, and then she doesn't want to go back to sleep. Sleep is for sissies... and dammit. I wanna be a sissy. I am so tired and I got to sleep longer then my poor dear husband who got up to go to work at 7 this morning, and Emily and I went back to sleep until near 8.

Last night, my heart was broken. David said to me "I miss school" :o( that made me so sad.. and angry. I was up thinking about it last night after Emilys wake up call. While I do understand he misbehaves, the wording that the vice principal used with me is grating on my nerves. "He can come back when we know whats wrong with him" When did a label become SO important? why are we trying to label a four year old? She said to me "He's smart" ok so she sees hes smart yet she wants a label? Is anyone else confused about this or is it just me? And while I know David is totally alot to handle.. trust me. . the kid has the energy of 100 hyenas all at one time, I don't understand how the label will help. what does it then make it ok if he's a jerk but he's a jerk with ADHD? Or does it mean they can move him to a different area of the building rather then call Chuck thirty minutes after the day starts because he has ADHD. So rather then just treat him LIKE this is his lovely label so he doesn't miss a month of school (the earliesit appt was Dec 23), then you would rather have him miss out and wait for his label. This just doesn't make sense to me. growl.

I completely have no ide a what is for dinner tonight. Does that make me the worst mom ever or what? its already 9:20 and I have no clue. Food. I know that is part of it, does it count? Sighs. I will have to ask Chuck what hes in the mood for. hmmmm text messaged him. I got the "I dunno" hes just no help lol. Ok I think we have decided on a meal together (we got skills). Its not earth shattering exciting but the kids eat it so that works (hamburger helper)After eating so much bird this past week (turkey and chicken) I have to have some beef before I start to spit out feathers.

ok off to clean the house up some and then chill out with my two little ones.. more later.

Whats up Wednesday?

Today is the second helping of "Whats up Wednesday" So on with the show eh?

Whats up? See that cool picture on the top, Mel made it. Isnt it pretty?

Whats up? We got our new fridge yesterday, its black and really nice! and bigger then the last one. Now everything in my kitchen matches.. except my microwave. Oh well I will live.

Whats up? Last night in a period of ten minutes I wanted to kill David and then kiss David. Kill him for opening up one of Marys gifts I had in the closet.. grrr. my fault. it was in the Disney store bag and the sight of Mickey Mouse on a bag is somewhat inviting.. I take full responsibility. Then I wanted to kiss him because he asked for a Ham and Cheese sandwich, two days before he went to the cleaned out fridge and yelled to Stephanie and I "OH NO! Where did all the cheese go??" he was devestated. So we told him to get everything out, he says "but how its all gone?" we told him to go look and we hear across the house "Oh THANK BOB! Its back" the only person I have ever heard refer to God as Bob was the Rugrats and he has been watching the movies alot lately.. made me smile.

Whats up? I somehow broke the ' key on my keyboard so if you happen to notice some of my puncuation sucks well it will until I can get it fixed.. its still usable but a real PITA to do it. Ah well I will survive

Whats up? I found the first two books of the Sookie Stackhouse series and even though my lousy rotten spouse STOLE the first book from me, I got it today (because he reads super fast)I will give my review when I am done. These are the books based on True Blood.. and they may just pacify me until next summer when the series returns.

Whats up? have I mentioned how pretty my Christmas tree is? this is the first year I can say I LOVE our tree. Its just so pretty to look at and makes me want to bust out in a chorus of FA LA LA LA LA LAs but I will spare you

Whats up? I finally figured out what I want for Christmas... and I am not posting it here..that would make it to easy for Chuck . But I will drop him hints and hopefully he will figure it out.

Ok I am gonna go grab a shower and become human..more later. Different blog time, same Blog Channel. *Muah*

5 favorites.

Yet another email has been sent with 5 favorites and different items you are supposed to list. I figured again, I would post it as a blog. I just don't want to litter mail boxes with more junk mail to listen to the groans... the don't send them back no, but i know they are groaning as i know I groaned.. secretly I am posting this because I can't rightly think of anything else to post today.. sad huh? I can usually talk your ears off.. because well I am good. but there isn't alot to be said. So on to the blog:

5 favorite things to eat:

1) Oreos (they are a comfort food when things are sort of yucky lol) good for me? well no . but hey whats the fun in that right?
2) goldfish...no not the real ones.. the crackers
3) ham and cheese wrap ups.
4) Fettucine alfredo
5) chicken fingers.

5 favorite songs:

1) More then a Memory--Garth Brooks. There is something really sexy about his growls in that song.
2) Chicken fried- Zach Brown band... so love this song
3) I'll walk- Bucky Covington. Sad but so pretty. I am impressed with him. I never thought in a million years this would be the idol who put out such an amazing song.
4) Don't wanna miss a thing- Aerosmith. Its mine and Chuck's song. Still love it.
5) Hammerhead Stew- Delbert McClinton. I love this song, its upbeat happy, goofy and fun. And yes Mel, I do like Rob's version better.

5 favorite movies:

1) The Notebook- I could watch this a million times and never get tired of it.
2) PS I love you- Ditto.
3) Heart and Souls- There's nothing sweeter then "walk like a man"
4) the Christmas shoes- such a good movie.
5) Dirty Dancing- Nobody puts baby in the corner!!

5 favorite vacation spots:

1) Magic Kingdom- Walt disney world
2) Epcot- Walt Disney world
3) Hollywood Studios- Walt Disney world
4) Downtown Disney- Walt Disney world
5) Do you get the impression I like Walt Disney World?

5 favorite things:

1) My necklace
2) My mothers ring (Even though its outdated)
3) My Claddaugh and engagement rings
4) My pooh shelf
5) Sugar Cookie tea lol. yum-o

5 favorite people

1) My mom
2) Chuck (no, he won't mind he's second)
3) My kids
4) My family in general
5) MelNikiaDesereLaurieKarenAmanda (if i list them all close together they count as one person even though its more right?

5 things I need to go do

1) Call the guy about the fridge
2) Analyze the bills
3) figure out dinner
4) Let the dog out
5) Post this blog... more tomorrow!!

Not me Monday

Once again a charming blogger posted about Not me Monday, and once again, I am thrilled to participate in the fun.

I most certainly did NOT yell at the guy today who told me they couldnt come out and fix my refridgerator until tomorrow.....even though he deserved it. Nope not me.

I did not wake up every forty five minutes last night to the sound of a baby puking.. ;o( The poor thing was so miserable, she didnt want to be up anymore then we did and the fact that things were rumbling in her tummy faster then the lead car at a NASCAR race. (shes doing better today but we are still being cautious)

I did not bribe Mary to take her sister in the other room so I could have a five minute shower to wash the smell of said baby puke out of my hair.. yucky.

I did not argue with David over control of the TV because I wanted to watch Rachel Ray and he wanted to watch Noggin.

I did not grab a dr pepper because I was too lazy to walk outside to the fridge to get the creamer, not because its cold but because i didnt want to walk outside. Nope Not me.

I did not add clothes to the dryer that was only four items in it that werent completely dry because I wanted to get the laundry done NOW not later.

I did NOT thoroughly enjoy eating sugar cookies stephanie made last night and secretly wish Chuck would have made me tea to go with them even though I could have just made my own.

I did not forget to tell Chuck I love you when he was leaving this morning.. bad Tricia (btw I love you Chuck).

I did not wake up with a 20 lb cat sitting on me last night because mel wasnt home and when shes not here, I guess I am the second choice (he's such a whore).

and finally..

I am not leaving this as my only blog today because well 1) its a blog and it counts and 2) I am not in the mood to blog today.