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.

Sunday Screams

I know that today is supposed to be a day of rest. Traditionally speaking. Unfortunately nobody told Emily. She got up at 1:45 AM... fun stuff. She got up, she took her bottle and paci and laid down between us (yea I know you arent supposed to do that... sue me). She then was up growling at us for the next few hours every few minutes. Mainly because she is cutting her 7th and 8th tooth and is just really moody. fun stuff.

Finally at 7 AM I got out of bed and headed into the kitchen to grab something to drinnk.. my throat was killing me. Argh. The fridge is dead. The light is on, but the fridge is warm. Fabulous. Some stuff was still cold but most of it we had to toss. Really Fabulous. Thank God we have another one in the garage we can use today, so it can be fixed on Monday... but damn. This did not thrill me to see. trust me. Plus the cost of having to replace food etc really sucks, and I realize that its really not that big of a deal.. we saved alot.. I am just moody.

I posted a blog yesterday about the magic of the season, clearly i am the only person who sees it. I was hopeful someone else would see that there is a magic in the air, but nobody commented. So I must be alone. I guess this world has changed when we were young, when magic still exsisted and people still realized it. Dont mind me. I am in a aggrivated mood today, but really doesnt anyone believe?

I believe!

I am not sure what it is about this time of year, the air is crisp and you can just feel that something is brewing. I don't know if its because its winter or if its because you know Santa is on the way. And I know that Santa is a myth, but think about it for a minute. Is he? We all anticipate his arrival, whether we are waiting for him or we are watching a little one wait. Christmas brings out the good in everyone, one way or another. Whether we see good behavior from every one we meet, someone does see it.

Christmas is magic, and sometimes it feels like the last of what we all have left that is magical.

When you hear the first Christmas song, you eat your first Christmas cookie of that season, that is magic

When you see a little one on Christmas morning run for their stockings, that is magic.

When you see the paper on the floor from everyone opening their new treasure, that is magic. Yes even that ugly shirt you got, as ugly as it is, someone put thought into that gift, and the time they spent was their magic contribution.

When you see a little one on Santa's lap, whether the expression is smile or scream (come on you know you have at least one picture on Santa's lap where you are convinced that beard is going to eat you) that moment is magic

When you are putting up the tree, and reliving each moment of the ornaments you have, that is magic. The lights on the tree, magic.

When you taste your first candy cane of the season, ( but seriously do we need 100 flavors of candy canes? what happened to the plain peppermint ones?) That is magic.

When you drive down the road and see the houses decked out in lights, and can smell the firewood burning in chimneys, that too is magic.

While I absolutely believe Jesus is the reason for the season, I do beleive in Santa Claus. No, I dont believe a Jolly old man with a nose like a cherry is going to come down my chimney, but i do believe that he certainly does exsist. And you cant take that away from me. So today, I leave everyone with homework... (ahh man. .I dont want to do it.. yea yea I know) If you believe in Santa Claus, leave me a comment.. loud and proud and comment back that you believe, because even if you dont believe in him, reassure me that someone else believes in the magic.

And so it begins......

With the close of Thanksgiving, the start of the Christmas season is upon us. I ventured out this morning, after I dropped Chuck off at work, there wasnt really many places I wanted to head but having six children I look for nice words like "buy one get one", Layaway, 50% off. They make me get all bubbly inside. So off I went to K-Mart which is not nearly as scarey as it always seemed in the 80's. To my surprise, I found alot more then I expectead and the cost didnt kill me. Thank God. Theres alot to be said for Black Friday and even though we had plans of getting up early, it just didnt happen.. mostly because we were both exhausted from yesterday. So while I know I probably missed alot of killer sales, life will go on. It seems most people are letting the sales go past today because this Christmas is make it or break it for a lot of those places. Its hard to believe that there are stores that have been open for over 30 years that this year is do or die. And while I am sad to see them go, I also dont have the liberty to spend money like a drunken sailor. I refuse to buy 800 gifts for my kids when I know that three or four each will do.

I do have to say though, Christmas does one of two things, it either brings out the best of people (the lady in line for layaway with me at K Mart gave me a hug good bye and told me to have a blessed Christmas, the man who got down the Pooh activity table because it was placed on a shelf that was about 10 feet OVER my head, and finally the person who told me to have a wonderful holiday season as we were both getting our tires fixed (fricking nails on country roads grrrr) or it bring out the worst of people (the guy who cut me off to get a parking spot that was two spots closer then the one i found. .way to go big guy. you win @@, or the lady who was fighting over a Elmo live with another lady and calling her things that would have made Chuck blush.. and hes a SAILOR! and finally the woman who called the house asking for Laveda. I am sorry theres nobody here by that name.... to which she said "girl dont play me..put that b*tch on the phone" ummm. Spirit of the season eh?? oh well.. hopefully everyone encounters the people with good spirit not bad.

I can't believe that Christmas is almost here.. last years sort of tanked.. BAD. I was in the hospital sick as a dog and contracting with Miss Emily.. by the time I got home all I could do was sleep and thats what I pretty much did for the next two days. So I am really hopeful this year is better, so far in its favor is 1)I am soo the polar opposite of pregnant and 2) I am about 99.999% sure I wont be in the hospital like that this year (hey I gotta leave that little percentage so Karma doesnt kick me in the teeth.. you understand). Right after Christmas Emily turns one. I have watched her coast all around the furniture today, and let go a few times. I just know she is going to be up and running in no time. NO FAIR!! She was supposed to take her time!! she's the last of the lot.. :::::sighs::: oh well it is fun to see her explore a new trick. So cute.

Ok I am off to baste the bird and to help emily explore WHY there is a big green bag in her living room (it has the Christmas tree in it lol) More tomorrow.. different blog time, same blog channel)