Truth be told

So today, I am going to do the whole confession is good for your soul thing... sure why not. Its Thursday, Christmas is coming.... Santa is watching. I may as well right?

1) Truth be told, I love my winnie the pooh stuff on the entertainment center, but I am thinking of selling them or freecycling them. At first it was the money, now its to save them from being broken. Nobody else cares that I dont want random stuff placed up there. And before something gets broken, I would rather see it given away.

2) Truth be told, I am exhausted today. Emily had a horrible night last night she was fussy and didn't want to sleep, by the time she finally closed her eyes, i had 10 minutes before the alarm went off for Stephanie and Danny... Granted all i do for them is tell Chuck to get them up, but it didn't make getting up easier. Luckily its a half day, so when I see the first teenager i am going to take a nap.

3) Truth be told, My teenagers cleaned up the house last night, it wasnt God awful just cluttered (mostly their crap) and they put it all away, and cleaned up. I was impressed and thrilled (oh and wondering how many drug tests I needed to buy because they did it without me asking over and over again)

4) Truth be told, little kitty and I are gonna rumble if he doesn't leave my damn tree alone

5) Truth be told, have I mentioned how tired I am today?

6) Truth be told, I have to have a very difficult conversation this week with someone who I do love dearly, but its time to speak up.

7) Truth be told, I need to get out more... David has watched four shows today and i have known all four theme songs..oy vey.

ok truth be told, i have come to the bottom of this blog. more tomorrow. havea nice day

Whats up Wednesday?

Welcome to another rousing edition of what's up Wednesday... Ok.. maybe not rousing.. but it sounded better then "welcome to another round of Tricia's daily Blog because she doesn't want to pay a doctor to tell her she's nuts. ;o)~

What's up? I forget how little Emily is until I see another baby her age near her or talk to someone from the mommy board. she is just fitting into 6-9 month clothes, and actually had on a pair of 3-6 month pants earlier that fit. yipes. Tiny little girl.

What''s up? Speaking of peanut, she took a few steps the other night, and is getting more daring (letting go and standing to drink her bottle) this is exciting but sad. I am not ready for her to stop being dependent yet.. but believe me.. SHE is :o)~

What's up? I am really enjoying looking at my fireplace and seeing the stockings hung by the chiminey with care. Its just so festive.. and considering in the past few years its been a struggle to even WANT to put the tree up, this is nice.

What's up? My mother is a saint.. enough said.

What's up? Mel has some horrible creepy crud, she sounds like butt her throat hurts oh and she compared the feelings of eating warm grits to sex.. either a) I need to eat more grits or b) she needs to get out more. :o)

What's up? I thought it was hysterical that someone brought up the Incredibles and the cape yesterday. I had forgotten all about that.. so sighs.. no cape. sighs.

What's up? I still have no idea how to make 6 pictures into one picture, so I officially give up. Some day I will learn..

What's up? a good friend called me today, her family is struggling, and she asked me to bail them out. I had to tell her no. While I feel for the situation, I am not in the position where I can do that right now. I did offer her some suggestions, but even with knowing we can't help I feel awful for saying no. (I am a fixer. .if i can fix a problem I want to)

Whats up? speaking of problems.. Chuck used Nikias potty last night, left the door open and her angel girl got in there and threw something in the magical spinning pot (the toilet) and now they have to call a plumber.. we feel terrible. .and we are sorry :o(

What't up? Chucks back is tweaked badly..:o( he's in a lot of pain and yet still getting up and going to work every day.. my ex would have been in bed and not moved for the week. so while i feel for Chuck, I am inspired and impressed by his work ethic.

Ok time to get some stuff done around the house... hopefully going to do christmas pictures tonight.

Where's my cape......

I want a cape, and it better be cute and not weird looking.. I deserve cute

ooo ooo and I want a theme song. definitely a theme song

Because lately I feel like I must be super mom, or at the very least auditioning for the role. Recently, I have found myself able to leap to a screaming baby in a single bound. Able to make dinner out of four items in the fridge, freezer and pantry. Able to make things work even when they don't want to. Able to clean a house, change a diaper and let the dog out within five minutes of the first scratch at the door. Able to clean the bathroom after a four year old misses (ok.. any mother or father of a little boy.. so gets this).. Able to catch the cup before it spills (that was a special super power but he had milk and it was NOT hitting my carpet). Able to flip a burger, fry a french fry, and make a meal before the first child can get out a full "I am starving" Able to lend an ear when needed, able to scream a deafening yell when needed. Able to clean a room, and sort out clothes.

Super Mom? Nah.. just me. Just a mom who tries to get it done, tries to make it work, and all without special effects.. but really just once... I really would like a theme song and a cape :o)~

Not me Monday.

Happy Monday!! Ok.. so the alarm went off and we had to get out of bed .. a new week begins, its not so bad is it? er. yes. it is. groans.. and thus starts a new week of "Not me Monday"

I did NOT audibily complain that my mother and two brothers and parts of their respected families are going to Walt Disney World the day after Christmas because I think their timing stinks, and I hate that we are not part of the cool group, so we dont get invited.

I did NOT giggle out loud everytime someone stopped to look at Emily yesterday in her Santa Dress and hat that her sister bought her, when they would say "oh she is so cute"

I did NOT wish that I had the money to do Christmas shopping because i desperately need retail therapy.

I did NOT play Brain age on the Nintendo DS for 15 minutes on the potty because i had ALMOST solved sudoku and couldnt leave it undone.

I did NOT giggle that I had a ring around the heiney. ;oX

I did NOT wish Chuck could have stayed home with me today, because I feel like we never spend anytime together anymore.

I did NOT laugh when the little kitty got even with the dog because hey paybacks are a and she deserved it.

I did NOT snap at David for taking my peanut butter toast, its fricking peanut butter toast.. gee I think my periods coming.. (I did apologize and he forgave his grouchy mommy)

I did NOT have AJ tell someone I wasn't home on the phone because i did not feel like talking.

I did NOT wish I was one of the cool kids with a cool blog that people read and comment.. because I was in a spoiled brat mood..

I did NOT look forward to Not Me Monday so I had right to complain today.. lol.

Ok I think that sums it up more tomorrow...

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: