Thanks

Thank you everyone for your great advice concerning our home and the possibility of us moving! We are still unsure what is going to happen, but we have to have a decision made by Wednesday (cause if my hubby doesn't take the job, they have to find someone asap). My hubby will be talking to a realtor friend tomorrow and we will also be checking into refinancing again.

If we end up moving, I still think we will def take the larger townhome. My hubby found the perfect one and he let me go through it. The townhome has never been lived in and has no one living next door (yet). It also has tan carpet (instead of the gray in most) that will match our furniture. It's really pretty and has soooo much space! My hubby would get his own den in the finished half of the basement and we would have an extra bedroom in case a little someone was created soon! And we have even graphed out the master bedroom to see if all our furniture will fit...we're crazy, I know!

But thanks again everyone for your kind words and advice! It has really helped my hubby and I out with this big decision! We will be sure to keep you all posted with any new developments.

Btw, please add yourself to the Frappr map to the right (thanks Jen for the idea!!!) if you could...it would just be nice to see where everyone is commenting from!

Big Decision!

My hubby and I have a big decision coming up. As some of you know, my hubby is a maintenance man for apartments. Well the company he works for has a property that needs a rm (resident manager). The rm lives on site and is the first one called to emergencies (like a resident's clogged toilet). They also pick up trash every morning and deliver notices in the evenings. But the rm also gets reduced rent. So, my hubby and I are considering moving to this apartment complex to save on money (and to help pay off credit debt).

If we get a large townhome, we would save several hundred dollars a month compared to our mortgage. If we move into a small townhome, we would save twice as much a month, but it's much smaller and has no garage (unlike the large townhome). We would have a harder time being able to fit into a smaller one especially if we have another little one. And I don't think I would be happy in the smaller one. I walked through one and it just didn't feel like home (unlike the beautiful large townhome). But again, we would save twice as much a month living in the small townhome!!!

So, we just don't know if it's worth us moving out of our house...which we LOVE! We are def running out of room in our home, but we could be okay for the next couple of years. We would have to do some more cutting back (if possible) or one of us would need to get another job to help with the credit debt if we stay right where we are, our first home (and where we have been for the past 6 years).

I just don't know what to do right now. I love my house and I would hate moving, but it would save us money each month. But is it worth moving just to save a few hundred dollars a month...and have my hubby have more work to do? Remember he would have to get up early every morning and pick up the grounds and possibly have work/errands in the evenings.

And if we do move, should we sell the house or rent it out? I'm worried with the time issue since we would need renters by the end of the year...but would we even be able to sell our house in a few short weeks (and without taking a huge loss)???

Oh did I mention we have to make our decision by the middle of next week (and that we would have to start moving next month)? Ahhhh!!!! Help please!

Hmmmm, Pizza!

Last night my family tried the new square pizza (called the Perfect Pan) from Papa Johns! We all would have to say that it was quite yummy!!! I've seen the commercials for it for a few weeks now, so I was def craving one! But I must say that I really wasn't comfortable spending so much for a pie. It had up to 5 toppings, but still...too much to pay for pizza in my book!!! But, I think it's the best pan pizza I've every had though. The crust was buttery and soft and was actually eaten unlike other crusts I've had. The sauce had too many tomatoes chunks for my taste, but my hubby loved it even more because of it! I loved getting to choose up to 5 toppings, but I only ended up getting 3...pepperoni, ham, and pineapple. They were sooo good together especially with the ooey gooey cheese!!!

Life is grand with a whole post about pizza!!!

I Actually Remembered...

Thirteen Things about Trinity's Life 1. My mom called me up yesterday asking to spend time with the boy. I guess she has been missing him. She used to keep him every overnight on Wednesdays before my hubby's schedule changed. Now he hardly every spends more than a few hours with her a week. 2. I mowed the grass last night for hopefully the last time this year. And my hubby trimmed up the bushes so the yard actually looks half way decent. 3. Every few months I like to have a major house cleaning, so last night my hubby and I worked our butts off! He cleaned the shower (he actually took the doors off and everything!) and the litter box, vacuumed, folded laundry, and did a few maintenance tasks around the house. 4. I scrubbed the kitchen counters, organized the junk drawer and the tupperware, cleaned up the all the stuff lying around in the kitchen and on the dresser (I can actually see the top of it now!), cleaned both bathrooms (even around the bottoms of the toilets), windexed all the mirrors and the front door, cleaned out my closet and stored items in the crawlspace, switched around summer and winter clothes, washed all the rugs and towels, and mopped all the floors! 5. My parents dropped off the boy...and a Caramel Moolatte!!! It was soo good! And I have been craving one for a while. But I'm glad I did all that house work to work it off! 6. My hubby didn't like his moolatte...so I might have helped him eat it! 7. Even with all that cleaning, my hubby and I still got to bed before midnight. What an accomplishment...heehee! 8. Believe it or not, I was too tired last night to blog. Shocking, I know! 9. I love ending sentences with exclamation marks!!!!!!! 10. My hubby and I are going to try to finish up our Christmas shopping tonight. We actually have the money to do so since I just got paid. (This doesn't include the gift cards we will be getting.) 11. We also need to grocery shop tonight. I never write up a list since I only buy items on sale. Even if we need an item, like say strawberry jelly, I won't get it if it's not on sale (we have been out for a few weeks but I won't pay full price...I'm stubborn like that). 12. I am soooo looking forward to Halloween! My son and I are going to look so cute together! I'll be sure to post some pics of us on Tuesday! 13. I think the family is planning on getting our pictures taken this weekend. We usually go the the same portrait studio every time since they always have such a great portrait package deal. I'll also be getting holiday greeting cards that I send out every year. I think it's nice for everyone to get an updated pic of the family every Christmas. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! (Leave your link in comments, I'll add you here!) 1. Better Safe Than Sorry 2. Texas_Ivy10 3. Interstellar Lass 4. MommaK at Petroville 5. Phoenix 6. Leanne 7. Jen

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My Sis

Okay, let me just say this up front...I love my sister! I would do anything for her, which is probably part of the problem. She likes to take advantage of people without realizing it. She is always looking for a hand out and it's starting to get to me! She always says that she doesn't have any money (but buys a new DVD every other week-this week it was Batman Begins) and claims that she will pay you back. And she always assumes that our mom will pay for everything while they are together.

I really can't talk to her about any of this. She has been sensitive all her life. I remember trying to get her goose when we were kids. I could make her go off in less than 30 seconds (what are big sisters for?). And when I say go off, I mean whine, cry, scream, and run off into the next room...and I didn't do it unless she deserved it of course! My hubby has actually done this to her (make her run off and cry that is) a few times since we've been married. Did I mention that she's 22?!

With this Halloween she has decided that she wants to dress up with me and the boy. That meant that I had to find her a costume, buy it, and now I am waiting for her to pay me back. After I bought the costume, she decided that she wants face paint...but she just doesn't have the money for it. So she kind of gives me a guilt trip about the stupid paint. I know she wants me to just buy it for her but I've been too nice already.

I really do love my sis, but come on now, enough is enough!!!

Weird

My hubby is actually going to be home every night this week! Usually he has band practice, or a guys night, or plans with his dad...but not this week! How weird is that?! I'm just not used to seeing him at home tonight. And then to see him tomorrow night too?! Crazy!!!

But, we are def taking advantage of this time together. Tonight the three of us had dinner and then went bowling. It was a lot of fun (and pretty cheap too-6 games for $15). My son did okay with our help...and had a high score of 28! Yeah him!!! And I'm always happy if I get over 100.

I am def going to plan something special for tomorrow as well. I think I'll actually cook up a nice meal (that doesn't come from a box) for us to eat together!

Life is grand with my hubby home!!!

Ramblings

I'm feeling frustrated, agitated, depressed, tired, and fat tonight...and my aunt isn't due for another couple of weeks! I don't know what my problem is.

Even though my hubby says my house looks great, I still think it's a wreak.

Even though I've been told that I look great, I still think I look like crap.

Even though my son is the greatest, I still think I'm a terrible mother.

What a mood I am in!!!!!!!!!

Church

My hubby and I have been church shopping for quite a while now. The main reason we left our old church was because the nursery was terrible. The workers would either keep your child in the swing the whole time or they would walk the halls with the babies (mine included) to settle them...which is a major security risk in my eyes. If you have to walk the halls to settle a baby, don't you think it's better just to beep the parents? And I really didn't think it was safe to even leave the nursery with a child, especially if you're not a regular nursery worker.

Another reason we left was because we just didn't feel like we belonged there anymore. Everything my hubby and I were involved in was canceled or completed, so the church didn't feel like home anymore.

That was months ago and my family has yet to find another church to call our own. We would visit a church and the preacher was terrible. Another church didn't have a pager system for our child (made this mommy very uneasy). Then another church had everything we wanted, but we didn't feel like we belonged there. We also went to a church that had the kids and toddlers stay in service for the music (very disruptive) and then had a 5 min meet and greet right before the message (plus they had no pager system...so my son fussed for 15 min and I didn't know about it.)!

I can't tell ya how many churches my hubby and I have visited. We aren't looking for the perfect church, but the church perfect for us. Sometimes we think we've found it, but after a few weeks we start realizing that the church just isn't for us. And that's were I'm at at this time. We have been going to a nice church for a few months now (off and on). I love their pager system, music, drama program, friendliness, and the fact that they don't have a greeting/hand shaking time during the service. But (there's always a but, right?!) once again there is one thing I don't like about it...the pastor. Like with a few other churches my hubby and I have already visited, the pastor talks to us like we are children. We are learning nothing, but I don't think there is anything better out there.

AHHHHH, this is just so frustrating!

Pumpkin Show

We had such a good time last night. My mom, sis, fil, son, hubby, and I all hopped into my Ford wagon and headed to Circleville. After our 45 min drive, we finally found a parking spot and then walked several blocks to get to the event. Once there, it seemed like we went from one food stand to the next. We shared corn dogs with pumpkin sauce, pumpkin burgers, funnel cake with pumpkin topping, pumpkin roll, pumpkin fudge, pumpkin ice cream with pumpkin caramel on top (soo good!!!), and a few other foods without the pumpkin (like battered mushrooms and pickles (((puke!))), stromboli, fried cheese, cream puffs, pizza, cotton candy, graham pretzels, and fairmade potato crisps with cheese and bacon).



During the eating fest we visited Lindsey's who makes a huge pumpkin pie every year. It's just incredible! But by the end of the pumpkin show (Sunday night), it looks pretty bad!



We had a great night together even with it sprinkling on us. We left the show very happy...and VERY FULL!!!


My son eating a pumpkin sucker!

Flyin By

I can't believe how fast today is going. I mean, it's lunch time already for crying in the mud!!! Maybe the day is going fast because I didn't have the autistic boy this morning. I actually got to sleep in till 8:15!!! And I can't believe that I think sleeping till 8:15 is sleeping in! What happened to me? Oh that's right, I grew up. I remember sleeping till 1-2 pm when I was still living at home. Ahhh, good times, good times.

I've got to tell ya about what my hubby and I had last night for dessert. It was sooooo good!!! We had McDonald's pumpkin pie! It's like their apple pie, only...you guessed it, pumpkin. Good grief it was so very yummy. I haven't enjoyed a dessert this cheap in a long time. The only thing to make it better would have been whipped cream to dip it in. You have to try the new pie!!! You won't be disappointed people!

I couldn't find a pic of the pumpkin pie, so here is their apple pie.


On a side note, we're going to the Circleville Pumpkin Show tonight! It should be a blast and I'll blog all about it tomorrow!

Life is grand with pumpkins!!!

Finally On!

Ahhh, I was not happy with my hubby last night. He knows that I get online to blog around 11:30. It's a night routine of mine that I look forward to. Well my hubby got on the computer around 11 saying that he only needed a few minutes. Well a few minutes turned into an hour and a half...so I went to bed. He ended up sleeping without a pillow (for some reason he couldn't find it!), but everything is settled now and we are back on kissing...I mean speaking terms. Heehee!

Later!

Feelin Pretty

I finally got in to see my mom tonight. As most of you know, she is my beautician...and I must say that she does a wonderful job! Tonight she colored my re-growth and now I'm a beautiful red again! I love having a fresh color job...it makes me feel so sexy and pretty! My self confidence is way up...at least it will be for the next few weeks till I have re-growth again.

Oh, I found out recently that my bro changed positions at the airport he works at. He used to help with luggage, drive the little carts, push people around in wheel chairs, and assist where ever he was needed. It didn't pay well hourly, but he got great tips. He decided to apply for another job in the same airport where he would get benefits and a better hourly wage. Plus, with this new position, he and the family (that would be ME!!!!) gets to fly for free!!! How cool is that?!

Life is grand when I feel like Peter (from Family Guy of course) in the episode where his wife is a flight attendant!

Exhausted!

Good grief, I'm so tired!!! Of course I always am after spending a few hours cleaning up my mom's (hair and nail) shop. And I had a lot to do tonight!

Ahhh, I can't stop yawning! And I def need some meds tonight. It's been a long day and my head is pounding because of it.

And while I'm complaining (I know,I'm such a baby!), I should mention that my fingers hurt as well. I've been working on a few blankets that need to be done by Christmas. I am almost done with my father-in-laws (I only have the edging left) and I just started up one for my great grandfather. And I'm still not sure if I'm going to be able to make (as in crochet) a blanket that my hubby has requested for himself.

Btw, on Sunday we went to the baby dedication of the 5 month old (the red head's little bro) I watch. His entire family came into town to witness the event. Afterwards there was dinner for the family and us (hey, we're family...heehee!). The red head's grandma ended up sitting across from me and we started up a conversation. Then she had the nerve to ask me how life was going with raising her grandchildren...with her daughter (the red heads mom) sitting next to me! I didn't know what to say since I was a little embarrassed. Usually she is very sweet, but she said this in such a way that she was critizing her daughter...I guess she doesn't like it that her daughter works full time and leaves the boys with me all day. But how do you get off saying something like that????

Ahhh, life is grand when bedtime is near!

Tagged!!!

The lovely Better Safe Than Sorry has tagged me for a meme!!! I just love memes! But since I've done this one before, I changed it around just a little...heehee!

Three nicknames my hubby game me:
1. Honey
2. Sweetie
3. The Momma

Three nicknames I have for my hubby:
1. Honeybabe
2. Baby doll
3. Sweetness-love

Three physical things I like about myself:
1. Lips
2. Freckles
3. Toes

Three physical things I don't like about myself:
1. Stomach
2. Belly
3. Tummy

3 parts of your heritage:
1. Native American
2. English
3. Chezkoslovakian

Three things that bore me to tears:
1. Un-funny comedians
2. Commercials
3. Golf

Three of my everyday essentials (excluding my family):
1. A shower/self-care products (b.o. juice, toothpaste, etc)
2. Coffee candy
3. The internet/the computer

Three of my favorite musical artists (at this time):
1. Third Day
2. Barlow Girl
3. The Rocket Summer (I love love love the song Never Knew!)

Three movies that I could watch over and over and over...
1. The Village/Signs (they tie for first)
2. The Matrix Trilogy
3. Star Wars

Three things I have in the relationship with my hubby:
1. Commitment
2. Understanding
3. Love

Three lies and truths in no particular order:

LIES:
1. I love sour cream
2. I know how to drive a manual
3. I never use spell check

TRUTHS:
1. I want to have a sister for my son soon
2. I'm stubborn
3. I don't do make up chica-chica wah-wah

Three physical things about my hubby that turn me on:
1. His eyes and lashes (sooo long!)
2. His legs...he looks great in shorts!
3. His singing voice-beautiful!!!

Three new hobbies I want to learn:
1. Making and decorating cakes
2. Quilting
3. Knitting

Three things on my to-do list:
1. Complete Christmas shopping
2. Finish crocheting a few afghans (for C-mas)
3. Get winter clothes out of storage

Three past jobs:
1. Concessionist/box office worker/usher/projectionist (all in a movie theater of course!)
2. Secretary/cleaner
3. Vault teller

Three past vacation locations:
1. Kiawah Island
2. Arizona
3. Niagara Falls

Three kid's names I like:
1. Leah
2. Jonathan
3. Andrew

Three things I want to do before going to bed:
1. Finish this meme!
2. Brush teeth/floss
3. Set three alarms (to help get my butt out of bed by 6)

Three ways that I am stereotypically a guy:
1. I can burp on command
2. I love action movies with tons of violence
3. I have to be in control of the remote

Three ways that I am stereotypically a gal:
1. My toe nails have to be painted at all times
2. I don't like getting dirty if I don't have to
3. I like my hair played with

Three celeb crushes:
1. Orlando Bloom
2. Topher Grace
3. Joaquin Phoenix

Feel free to steal if you would like (PJ!)...no pressure (oh please PJ)...just take if you want (and you know you want to PJ)!!! Heehee!!!

Homebody

I used to be such a homebody. I was so comfortable just being home and never leaving the house....sometimes up to a week at a time. My home was my refuge. And it has been ever since I was young. My parents would plan an outing and I would want to stay home. Even if the whole family was going out to eat, I was the one who wanted to stay behind. I could find so many things to keep me occupied. It was so nice to have that time to myself.

Now a days (as in the past few months) I look forward to getting out of the house. It so weird!!! I've never been this way...at least not that I could remember. It just feels so nice to get out and breath in some fresh air. And I think it's because my home is causing me stress right now. Since I have no freedom during the day to get out (because of the kids), I actually look forward to leaving the house in the evening...and have been out three nights in a row this week! Again, it feels so weird to be this way.

Life is grand with fresh air!!!

Nearing Burn Out

Watching four boys under four is really starting to wear on me...just a little. Don't get me wrong, I love them and I love watching them. It's wonderful to be able to provide reasonable child care service for their parents while at the same time help me be able to stay home with my son. It's a win-win situation.

But (there's always a but, right?) I'm getting a little tired. I feel like I'm about to reach my breaking point. I'm sure everyone goes through this with their job, but I can't take a sick day from mine.

The one wearing me down the most is the 5 month old. He is either really good or really whinny. Crying I can take, but whinnying really starts to wear on a person. He also spits up his food about every other day. And when I say spit up, I mean throw up the entire meal he just ate! It gets all over me, the couch, the floor, his face and clothes, and his burp cloth. But I never know what feeding his is going to do this after. I'm just not sure what to do anymore. I've told him mom, but she doesn't seem concerned. I just hope he grows out of it soon!!!

Btw, I'm really not a baby person to begin with. I love holding them and having them fall asleep on my shoulder, but you can't play with them. You can't sit down on the floor and get out the toys together. You can't run around the house chasing them. You can't put puzzles together, make shapes with playdough, color pictures, or watch Sesame Street with them. They just aren't as fun to watch compared to the older boys.

Oh...by the time the baby will be old enough to do some of the things I listed above, I'll have a new little one. One of my moms is pregnant and due this Christmas. So by next year I will have a new born, 8 month old, 2 year old, and two 3 year old's (one being my son who will be turning 4 in March). I'm not looking forward to having all of those children (excluding my own), but their mom's need me and I like being a dependable person for them. I just need a vacation...and soon!!!

Stubble

I think you either love it or hate it...stubble that is! I just happen to hate it!!! I don't understand why an actor would think that it makes him sexy! Just tonight I saw my beautiful Tom Welling with stubble! Talk about making me want to vomit!!! Dis.gust.ing.


Stubbled Matthew McConaughey

First off, what woman would want to kiss a stubbled actor? Not me (if I wasn't married of course)!!! I don't care if it's the sexy Matthew Fox (below). Why would I want my lips (and checks and neck and arms and...ummm okay, that's enough...for now) scratched up?



My hubby even knows that the only way for him to get any chica-chica wah-wah is to shave his face. He must be smooth!!! Just as I shave my legs for him, he MUST shave his face for me! It's only fair.


George Clooney with stubble

Anyone think that I'm totally crazy by thinking that stubble is gross? Are you a stubble lover and proud of it? Well here's your chance to defend your stubbled men! Let's hear it!!!

(Btw, sorry for the in your face post, but I'm tired and a little slap happy! Heehee!)

Christmas Shopping

For the past couple of weeks I have been trying to finish up my Christmas shopping. I really don't want it to wait till the last minute since I have 55 people (includes family, friends, and co-workers) to buy for!!!

Last year I had about 45 people to shop for and it was just too much on our budget. A lot of the purchases went on the credit card. Well this year I want to avoid that. I don't want to have to pay for this C-mas all next year. So I'm doing everything possible save money. There isn't much to cut back on since I don't spend a whole lot on gifts as it is. But with me shopping so early I'm able to get a lot more sale items. I really hope this helps us financially this holiday.

I'm actually pretty proud of myself. I have all the cousins (well all but 2...but 2 out of 13 isn't too bad!), grandparents, siblings, and children (except my own) bought for! I'm also making a few gifts that should be done before December. Yeah!!!

Have you started yet? How many to you have to buy for this year?

I Couldn't Resist!

Aaww, you're woodstock! You're a peculiar but popular
cutie, who always seems confused. You're a
little forgetful and adventurous, and although
you might get the odd funny look, the opposite
sex flock around you! Sweeeet!


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10 Reasons...

10 Reasons why I don't like it when my hubby is not feeling well:

1. He turns into a big baby
2. He's never comfortable
3. He steals all the covers at night
4. No chica-chica wah-wah
5. I hear some of the most unusually noises coming from his body
6. He's always tired
7. He wants sympathy
8. He gets clingy
9. He won't get up in the morning
10. I have to wash the sheets about every day since he sweats through them


10 Reasons why I do like it when my hubby is not feeling well:

1. I don't have to shave my legs (see number 4 on the list above)
2. It exercises my patience
3. I get to baby talk to him
4. The littlest things make him smile
5. He becomes more grateful than usual
6. He appreciates me even more
7. The slightest touch of mine gives him pleasure
8. He prays more
9. He is very health conscience
10. I get to take care of him!!!

I hope you get to feeling better honey!!!

Another Meme

I borrow (stole) this one from Utenzi. Thanks!!!

1. Have you ever been to the emergency room?

I have been a few times, but not because of me. Most of the time it was/is with my hubby's side of the family. And I have also been there with my son (he fell and had to get 7 stitches).

2. What's the worst pain you've ever had?

I would like to say childbirth, but I felt nothing (except a little pressure, not pain) since I had a c-sec.

Does emotional pain count?

3. If you could choose your doctor, do you prefer someone of the same or opposite sex?

Same sex!!!!! I am def more comfortable with a woman than I am with a man...especially with the womanly stuff. It's only fair since they too have to go through it once a year as well.

4. Do you take vitamins?

Yes, every night. I take an off brand Centrum (cheaper!) to keep me healthy and a garlic pill to help with blood flow. By taking these two daily, I don't get sick very often.

5. Would you prefer to go to the doctor, the dentist or go sky diving?

My brother has been trying to talk me into sky diving with him for years now. He goes every few weeks and then shows me the videos of him falling to his death...I mean, riding the air. So that's really out of the question.

The dentist is guaranteed to hurt (I've said before that they don't know the difference between the gums and the teeth..and then they wonder why you are bleeding), so I'll pick the doctor. The doctor usually makes you feel better by prescribing meds while the dentist makes your teeth sore all day. Doctor all the way!!!

Life is grand if you steal this meme!!!

Hmmmm...

Stolen from Cate! Thanks!!!





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Nice Day

Since it's Columbus Day today, I didn't have to watch the red-heads (their mom is a banker). So, I felt kind of free today with only two little ones! We were able to met my hubby and his grandparents for a nice lunch. Then we went grocery shopping.

Btw, do you know how nice it is to shop during the day? Plus, the place I shop at closes early in the evenings...so I don't get to shop there (for my discounted prices) as often as I would like.

Anyway, it was just nice only have the two year old and my three year old. We were able to take it easy and I was able to do a lot around the house (like mop, clean all the rugs, change the bed sheets, etc.).

Life is grand with an easy day!

Trinity Needs...

Stolen from the very cute and little Jemmers!!!

Do a google search with "(your name) needs" and list the top 5 (or your fav 5) results!!!

-Trinity' needs a transfusion like Keith Richards needs a fix. (Ummm, okay)

-'Trinity' needs some chocolat. (What woman wouldn't?)

-Trinity needs to be clad in leather. (You betcha!!!)

-Trinity needs your financial support,...(I could always use some extra cash!)

-Trinity needs a counselor on staff. (I wonder if Deanna Troi is available)

The Dentist

Since my son turned three this year, it was time for him to have his fist visit to the dentist. I decided to go ahead and schedule him right after my filling (also a first...it was the first time I've ever had a cavity and it was a half one at that!). While it was my turn in the chair, my son sat very quietly in the corner and watched. It only took the dentist 15 to complete my filling and then it was my son's turn. After 5 min of trying to let an assistant count his teeth, we had to call it quits. He just would not allow it! I couldn't believe it! He wouldn't even sit there for a few minutes, while cartoons were on, with me there right next to him, and the promise of two prizes after he was done.

So, I have now scheduled him a dentist appointment with his father!!! It's his turn to take the boy...(evil laugh) heeheehee!

Busy Again

Last night was Andy's party. He's finally home after serving since January!!! It was so nice to see him! And he looked pretty good too! When I hugged him hello, I didn't want to let go. I was (and still am of course) very grateful for everything he has done for our country.

Here's a pic of Andy in Irac.


Today my hubby and I have tons of things to keep our hands full. Already this morning he has been working on a few maintenance issues at a friend's house. I will soon be baking a cake and then cleaning the house for an OSU party tonight. We also have to get over to my hubby's grandparents house where more family has come into visit. Then we're off to one of my hubby's co-workers house for his annual party (I'm bringing the dessert-the cake). After that, we will head home for the Buckeye game.

Ahhhh, I'm tired already!!!

Hmmm...Food

I am definitely known to eat some weird food mixes. For instance, when I go to Wendy's I always get a Frosty to dip my food into. It doesn't matter if I order fries, nuggets, chili, or a baked potato...it goes into the Frosty! I just love the hot food mixed with a cold Frosty.

I also will pour milk over a cup of pudding. I find it to be very yummy, but it grosses my hubby out (I don't know why it would, pudding is made with milk!). Of course it also grosses him out that I dip chicken into ketchup, but that's another story.

Speaking of my hubby, he loves to dip his fries into mayo! I was weirded out the first time that he did that in front of me, but I'm now used to it.

I had a best friend in elementary school who mixed ketchup in with her mac n cheese. It made her meal a nice orange color.

I've see a lot of food mixes, but the one I saw today takes the cake. The autistic boy's mom mixed milk and pop together for her breakfast! I can't tell you how gross it looked. And I about lost it while I watched her drink it! Dis. gust. ing. (But yet I'm tempted to try it...gotta see if it's any good!)

Do you mix up any food items that other people would consider weird?

You Learn Something New Everyday!

I've got nothing...so here's a quiz!!! Enjoy!

Your Blog Should Be Green

Your blog is smart and thoughtful - not a lot of fluff. You enjoy a good discussion, especially if it involves picking apart ideas. However, you tend to get easily annoyed by any thoughtless comments in your blog.

What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?

First Name Basis

When I was young I was taught to call people by their last names. I even refused to call my mom's best friend by her first name. It has only been recently that I have since used her first name...and it still feels weird!

Also, my parents never told me/made me learn what their first names were. They were always mom and dad...even in my rebellious adolescence. I only learned what their names were by listening to their conversations with other adults. And I was even a little confused the first time someone called my mom by her first name. To me she was mom and nothing else.

But it's different today. A lot of children are being taught the adults first name instead of last. I'm having a hard time agreeing with this. I was taught that we use last names as a form of respect.

Now I am dealing with how to introduce my son to adults. Do I use their first name or their last? I would like to use last names, but it seems outdated. Also, I have been told that people feel older when called by their last name. But it still seems weird to me to have my son be on a first name basis with adults.

How does it work in your family?

Obsessed

Hi, my name is Trinity, and I have a clearance shopping problem.

I have been re-organizing my bedroom tonight. I usually do this about every other month since I buy waaaaay too much clearance children's clothing. Whenever I am feeling down...or happy...or hungry...or depressed...or ummm, my typical self, I go to a one of my favorite shopping centers. I then buy all their $1 or less clothing...whether I need it or not. Because of this I have 4 storage bins full of clothing plus a closet full of bags (and that's after separating the clothes I am giving at Christmas).

I'm so bad! But I just can't help myself! It's not like I spend a lot of money on this habit of mine. I usually spend $10-20 a month on great sales. But the clothes are racking up. I am running out of room for this habit of mine.

You know what, I just like having gifts on hand. I can shop my inventory, ranging from sizes 0-3 month all the way up to children's 14, for what I need. It's a real time saver and it helps with my clearance addicition.

Life is grand with sales!!!

Ummm...

Yesterday my hubby, son, and I went over to my grandparent's (in law) house to spend some time with visiting relatives. I guess it was the grandparents niece and nephew, their son, and his daughter ( I don't exactly know how everyone was related). Well, the little visiting girl walked over and hit her grandpa. With her daddy watching, the grandpa smacks the girl back! Did I mention that his son, the little girl's daddy, was sitting right there?!

Okay first off, did she really deserve a smack? Second, if the daddy wanted her punished, why did he do it? If my son acts up in front of my parents, it is my responsibility to discipline him. I would be the one in charge and I would find it very disrespectful (to me) if my parents were to discipline my son with me standing there.

Am I crazy to be thinking this way? Would you be okay with your parents smacking your child right in front of you? Is it a Kentucky thing (where the visitors were from)?

Coming Home!

I know I have made mention of Andy before...he is part of the Marines Lima Company that had been in Iraq since January. His particular company had many deaths (48 in all) and we were scared a few times that he wouldn't make it back alive (you can read about it here, here, and here). Well, he is now back in the US!!! (thanks again everyone for your prayers and well wishes for him!) Last night 350 of his battalion (with 900 reservists in all) arrived in Camp LeJeune in North Carolina! They will then spend about 5 days in what they call a transition period to get them used to being back in the good ol' US of A. Then Andy will be coming back home to us here in Columbus, Ohio in the middle of next week! I can't wait to see him! His family is planning a welcome home party for him at their church and all I want to do is give Andy a big hug and to thank him. I am sooo proud of what he has done for our country!!!

Life is grand with Andy home!!!