I decided to post early since I will be going to the gym and coming home just in enough time of AI and then Hell's Kitchen....
I had a very good day so far. The girls and I went to All Person's for about two hours this morning. It was not that crowded when we arrived and by time we left, maybe 25 kids. Not bad at all, maybe because there was an overcast, but a perfect time to go. As usual, both girls met other kiddies to play with. I had to bribe Jillian to leave (which is the same ole everytime we go to the park), but by time we came in the house, she fell asleep on the couch in about 10 minutes. She was wiped....But I woke her about 45 minutes later so she could eat lunch because I promised a trip in the pool. Elizabeth did say that we could leave her in the house, which is so Elizabeth...but I did tell her that was not nice and we had to wait. Sometimes the things she says...well let me end that here...She's a 5 yr old girl, Miss Independent, blah, blah, blah...
Well the pool was pretty cool for me because of all the rain on Sunday, but we were there and I did it...Had to and I did get used to it. It was nice to come back into a warm house....LOL!
Tonight the girls are looking forward to playing at the "Kids Zone" at the gym. I took both yesterday (Jillian's first time) and thought it would be fun to take both of them again. It gives me a chance to leave little projects for my husband to take care of after work, or just give him some alone time to do as he wishes, computer, etc....
So to sum up my day, if the rest of the day goes A-OK, I would say I have had a suberb day....But I'll check back tomorrow to see if that is how it really ended.....
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Can These Really Be My Girls.....
Funny title, but I have to say...Both girls were home today and they were angels.....I do not know if it is becaused I braced myself for today or what, but it was a good day....Any day of good listening ears and no fighting is good day...
I am a little disappointed because Elizabeth wanted a playdate tomorrow, with this girl from her class and the mom never called me. I kept reminding her to give me her # and she has mine, but no call. I have to be honest...there was something that told me that she was not going to call, but its tough to tell a 5 yr. old that her plan to see her friend fell through. I just told her that her mom might of misplaced our # or something could of came up, blah, blah, blah...I think she's ok with that...
Its no secret that Elizabeth is in a public school. Like last year, she has made a lot of friends in her class. The one thing that is hard to understand is that when she was in PreK, which was a private school, the friends were "closer" or easily accessible. The parents seemed willing and made an effort to get their own children to play with other kids...But this year is so different. Last year, Elizabeth attended 7 birthday parties during the school year. This year, 1 so far and that was a boy she's known since Gymboree. But I'm sure every year will be different and parents are so involved these days with activities of their kids, work or maybe just more cautious about getting to know other families and having their kids play...The last statement is also hard to understand because 5 yr old's still get together with the parent(s) there. Its not a sad situation at all, she still sees 3 or 4 of the children she went to school with last year...plus has her friends from dance and our church choir....
I had made a wonderful dinner being that the girls had no place to be, no car lines, no nothing. We had a roast beef, with homemade rice pilaf, sauteed carrots and a wonderful red wine/shallot sauce. And guess what...I did it not my personal Chef...Yes, I took back my kitchen....
I am a little disappointed because Elizabeth wanted a playdate tomorrow, with this girl from her class and the mom never called me. I kept reminding her to give me her # and she has mine, but no call. I have to be honest...there was something that told me that she was not going to call, but its tough to tell a 5 yr. old that her plan to see her friend fell through. I just told her that her mom might of misplaced our # or something could of came up, blah, blah, blah...I think she's ok with that...
Its no secret that Elizabeth is in a public school. Like last year, she has made a lot of friends in her class. The one thing that is hard to understand is that when she was in PreK, which was a private school, the friends were "closer" or easily accessible. The parents seemed willing and made an effort to get their own children to play with other kids...But this year is so different. Last year, Elizabeth attended 7 birthday parties during the school year. This year, 1 so far and that was a boy she's known since Gymboree. But I'm sure every year will be different and parents are so involved these days with activities of their kids, work or maybe just more cautious about getting to know other families and having their kids play...The last statement is also hard to understand because 5 yr old's still get together with the parent(s) there. Its not a sad situation at all, she still sees 3 or 4 of the children she went to school with last year...plus has her friends from dance and our church choir....
I had made a wonderful dinner being that the girls had no place to be, no car lines, no nothing. We had a roast beef, with homemade rice pilaf, sauteed carrots and a wonderful red wine/shallot sauce. And guess what...I did it not my personal Chef...Yes, I took back my kitchen....
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Rain, Rain Go Away
Can't say we are really in a bad drought........
This morning, Jillian decided to wake up at 5:15...for the day...Yes, I said for the day....By time it was 7:30, I decided to make a hot breakfast for everyone before church. We went to the 9:30 service, which is the one Elizabeth really enjoys and the best service for Jillian also. George did not go with us and instead went to the Walkin Doctor's Clinic on 60. He has had a strange cut that is not healing, partially because he picks at it or one of the girls pokes at it. Turns out he is now on a heavy duty antibotic and needs to see a dermotoligist. After he came home, we had lunch, simple Subway...(loving the veggie 6") and basically played with the girls. we did watch the race, which my guy came in 2nd and had a wonderful dinner that my husband made. But I have to say, Jillian was a little handful trying to get to sleep tonight...
Well tomorrow I work, there is no dance or Karate this week, just choir and then Tuesday starts my vacation....I almost feel like vacation starts tomorrow, but one more day......I think I can make it.
This is a boring blog tonight because I just sent out about 6 emails and I'm feeling like I am on computer overload...So I will end this before I just ramble...Good Night!!!
This morning, Jillian decided to wake up at 5:15...for the day...Yes, I said for the day....By time it was 7:30, I decided to make a hot breakfast for everyone before church. We went to the 9:30 service, which is the one Elizabeth really enjoys and the best service for Jillian also. George did not go with us and instead went to the Walkin Doctor's Clinic on 60. He has had a strange cut that is not healing, partially because he picks at it or one of the girls pokes at it. Turns out he is now on a heavy duty antibotic and needs to see a dermotoligist. After he came home, we had lunch, simple Subway...(loving the veggie 6") and basically played with the girls. we did watch the race, which my guy came in 2nd and had a wonderful dinner that my husband made. But I have to say, Jillian was a little handful trying to get to sleep tonight...
Well tomorrow I work, there is no dance or Karate this week, just choir and then Tuesday starts my vacation....I almost feel like vacation starts tomorrow, but one more day......I think I can make it.
This is a boring blog tonight because I just sent out about 6 emails and I'm feeling like I am on computer overload...So I will end this before I just ramble...Good Night!!!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Summer Has Hit the Temple's
Well, to me its official.....summer has hit our house...
Our pool hit 81 degree's (although I am sure in the evening it is freezing)....The girls had their first adventure in the pool today in their new bathing suits......
Of course I needed to go in there with them and I felt like a chicken...It still had a chill in it, but after about 15 minutes, I was doing laps and it felt so good....Just in time for the girls and myself being off from school and work.
On another note, Elizabeth went to the gym with me last night and then we hit Kohl's and the mall. She enjoyed herself having some "girl time" and coming home at 9:00. That is a very, very rare occasion because I can be a stickler with bedtime and I really do not budge. But the past few weekends, I did let Elizabeth stay up with my while George was assisting at the RP and even though she'll be 6 next month (which is still young) I need to separate what "privileges" she has at her age from Jillian's age. I have to say, I had a ball with her yesterday.....Of course by time we were back in the car and driving home, she did get a bit whiney....But I'll have to do this once or twice a month....
Today we headed back to the mall with Jillian because Jillian really needed sandals. She always gets stuck with Elizabeth's hand-me-downs, which is not a bad thing.....but it seems that there are certain things that either Elizabeth wore badly that I threw out, or that possibly we skipped a size with Elizabeth that we need for Jilly. (A little of both, I'm sure). Anyway, Penny's had a great sale on shoe's and I was able to get a beautiful pair of sandals for Jilly along with a pair of Skechers for Elizabeth. She had wanted a pair which I was going to wait for her birthday, but with the sale and a very limited amount of sandals for her age/size, I caved in. I have to say, I love them too....Here are pics of both....
But now its 7:45 and its time to get the littliest of our group to go to sleep.....So that's all for now.....
Wanted to say Thanks to Karen for clarifying the "blog list I read".....
Just wanted to say a "Hi" to Jae....We've been having a blast with our own "girl time".....Can't wait for this week...Oy Vey!!!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
ONE MORE DAY TILL THE WEEKEND
WOW is the only thing I could say about my girls...especially Jilly. She was a little firecracker today and I know, we can use the break that's coming up...
Today was a productive day all-in-all....I did lots of laundry, some cleaning and really caught up on my work. Yes, for those reading, I am still working at home full-time. George had to assist a class tonight, so part of my challenge was keeping Jillian awake, even at 5:30, when she was ready to sleep....But I did it.....
Elizabeth received another citizenship award and this time, a certificate. She was also feature on the "morning show" at her schoool. She's a little star in the making....
Today was a productive day all-in-all....I did lots of laundry, some cleaning and really caught up on my work. Yes, for those reading, I am still working at home full-time. George had to assist a class tonight, so part of my challenge was keeping Jillian awake, even at 5:30, when she was ready to sleep....But I did it.....
Elizabeth received another citizenship award and this time, a certificate. She was also feature on the "morning show" at her schoool. She's a little star in the making....
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Productive Wednesday
Did anyone have a very productive day, but feel that they do not have anything to show for it? That was my case today...........
I have a terribly sore neck due to weights on Tuesday night, but I put in a solid, full day with work and still able to take care of day-to-day household/family things...But I honestly must say, Friday cannot come too soon....SPRING BREAK.....This household is in need of a break, no schedules, relaxed bedtimes, just a "spur-of-the-moment" week....not to mention a week's vacation for me....
Something funny was sending a message on my "myspace" page announcing that I was pregnant....It was the perfect April Fool's Joke!!! I had my tubes tied after Jillian and although there is a 1% - 2% chance of getting pregnant, I have not nor to I intend to fall in that percentage!!! But I finally did fool a few of my friends up north....LOL!!!
Oh well, not much else exciting...Just need to finish watching American Idol and then get things ready for the a.m....Good Night!!!!
I have a terribly sore neck due to weights on Tuesday night, but I put in a solid, full day with work and still able to take care of day-to-day household/family things...But I honestly must say, Friday cannot come too soon....SPRING BREAK.....This household is in need of a break, no schedules, relaxed bedtimes, just a "spur-of-the-moment" week....not to mention a week's vacation for me....
Something funny was sending a message on my "myspace" page announcing that I was pregnant....It was the perfect April Fool's Joke!!! I had my tubes tied after Jillian and although there is a 1% - 2% chance of getting pregnant, I have not nor to I intend to fall in that percentage!!! But I finally did fool a few of my friends up north....LOL!!!
Oh well, not much else exciting...Just need to finish watching American Idol and then get things ready for the a.m....Good Night!!!!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Tuesday with the Temples
Well, I can officially report that Jillian's cold is not as bad as it might of been. So now I must choke up her behavior to Jilly being Jilly...I had made up my mind that I was not going to make up excuses, especially if there is none...Jilly has had it tough and in many ways, she's a 3-1/2 yr old caught in between being a little young for her age along with trying to be like her almost 6 yr old sister....But today was a better day for her, probably because she was home with me. She is nearly completely potty trained, which I am thrilled with...I have to admit, I am so done with the diaper's...Especially the diaper changing struggles.
Elizabeth went with me to the gym today and played in their Kids area....She had a blast and felt like such a big girl, staying out until almost 8:00. I've been so stuck with an early bedtime, even if she is awake for a little bit....I believe a 5 yr old needs a certain amount of sleep, but I also need to let her stay up a little longer than 7:15....As long as she's not tired the next day and can get up for school.
I want to thank all of the woman that have commented on my blogs...Its nice to be in touch again! Hope to read your blogs soon!!!
Elizabeth went with me to the gym today and played in their Kids area....She had a blast and felt like such a big girl, staying out until almost 8:00. I've been so stuck with an early bedtime, even if she is awake for a little bit....I believe a 5 yr old needs a certain amount of sleep, but I also need to let her stay up a little longer than 7:15....As long as she's not tired the next day and can get up for school.
I want to thank all of the woman that have commented on my blogs...Its nice to be in touch again! Hope to read your blogs soon!!!
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