It’s been a ridiculously hot and humid week. More humid than hot which sucks more. I am anxious because the weekend is coming and my big cookie order is almost here. I am so excited about it and very concerned about getting everything done in time. I really hope that the humidity drops so that I am up for baking over 100 cookies in a hot kitchen.
I went to my first "flowers" cake decorating class. It was great! I have a different teacher than the other classes and she is I think much better. She is very personal and really on top of her game. Next week we are doing a lot of flowers so it’s going to be a very busy session. I’m looking forward to it.
My boys are doing well. They are as cute as ever. My big boy at bedtime, decided to get into a brand new bottle of lotion and cover himself, the floor, his table and part of his brother’s crib with it. I was so angry with him, but after I sat him in time out so that I could clean up, I had to laugh because he looked ridiculous. I have no idea what possessed him to take out the lotion, open it and slather it all over the place.
So that was the crazy ending to my day. I’m going to make it an early night because my boys decided to wake up (and wake me up) at 5am. So I’m going to go get some sleep.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Another Party Down
Today was my niece’s 7th birthday party at Stepping Stones Museum. We had a great time! My boys had a great time. I designed the cupcakes for the party and they turned out great. My cupcake order may turn into additional orders which I wasn’t expecting so this is great.
My big boy had a very good potty training day. No accidents, but that was more because I just had him go every hour, so he really didn’t tell me he had to go. So I don’t know really if he’s getting it, but at least I didn’t have to change his clothes.
My little man had a little giggle moment late last night, but that was it. He didn’t wake me up this morning cracking himself up.
The day was extremely humid, but the boys and I went to the zoo in the morning (don’t ask me what I was thinking!) and then back home for naptime and then straight to the party. I hadn’t cooked anything for dinner, so me and the boys had to go to Stew Leonard’s to get dinner. So everyone was fed, bathed and in bed close to on time and then I was able to eat and get my photos posted and call my relatives to talk about the fun time we had.
So it’s after 11 and I am going to join my boys in the cool room. Good night all!
My big boy had a very good potty training day. No accidents, but that was more because I just had him go every hour, so he really didn’t tell me he had to go. So I don’t know really if he’s getting it, but at least I didn’t have to change his clothes.
My little man had a little giggle moment late last night, but that was it. He didn’t wake me up this morning cracking himself up.
The day was extremely humid, but the boys and I went to the zoo in the morning (don’t ask me what I was thinking!) and then back home for naptime and then straight to the party. I hadn’t cooked anything for dinner, so me and the boys had to go to Stew Leonard’s to get dinner. So everyone was fed, bathed and in bed close to on time and then I was able to eat and get my photos posted and call my relatives to talk about the fun time we had.
So it’s after 11 and I am going to join my boys in the cool room. Good night all!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
My Little Chuckle Patch
Well, I guess I can technically say that I started out today laughing. At 12:30am, my little guy just started laughing in his sleep. It was the sweetest sound ever heard. But he didn't just find something a little funny, he kept laughing. I got up and looked at him and his eyes were closed. He was cracking up in his sleep. His father came into the room because he thought I had taken the baby out of the bed and was making him laugh. When he saw that I was nowhere near him, he looked confused. I told him that he's still sleep. He's actually cracking up in his sleep. It was one sweet way to be woken up. About 5 minutes later, he then started talking to someone. So I then had to sit through that. Thank goodness he didn't have to talk to his friend for too long. :-)
It was a very muggy day today, so the boys and I went to storytime at the bookstore and then after naptime, went to the mall to play. It was a nice day with them. Potty training wasn't so good. We had 2 accidents before leaving home at 9:30. Ugh! He knows what's going on when it's happening, but he's just not paying attention to the "got to go" feeling, UGH!!!!!
Well, I finished my niece's cupcakes. Her theme is the Princess and The Frog. I hope she likes them! I do. :-) We'll be joining her at her 7th birthday party tomorrow afternoon. It should be a lot of fun.
I just covered my little one's legs with his light blanket and he started laughing. I guess he will be cracking me up tomorrow morning too. So with that said, I am off to bed. hopefully it won't be too hot tomorrow.
It was a very muggy day today, so the boys and I went to storytime at the bookstore and then after naptime, went to the mall to play. It was a nice day with them. Potty training wasn't so good. We had 2 accidents before leaving home at 9:30. Ugh! He knows what's going on when it's happening, but he's just not paying attention to the "got to go" feeling, UGH!!!!!
Well, I finished my niece's cupcakes. Her theme is the Princess and The Frog. I hope she likes them! I do. :-) We'll be joining her at her 7th birthday party tomorrow afternoon. It should be a lot of fun.
I just covered my little one's legs with his light blanket and he started laughing. I guess he will be cracking me up tomorrow morning too. So with that said, I am off to bed. hopefully it won't be too hot tomorrow.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
What A Difference A Few Degrees Makes
Now I know it’s not that cool outside, but compared to the last few days of being in the 90’s today feels like it’s in the 70’s! I had so much energy today it was great!
I made my flowers for my niece’s cupcakes and her toppers came in so all I need is the cupcakes saturday afternoon and we’re all set!
My big guy went to his ENT this morning and he got a thumbs up. He seems to be back to his normal super-active self (watch out world!). I brought the little one outside for a while today to play in the nice weather. It was great to turn off the a/c. I have a very scratchy throat today I’m assuming from sleeping under the ceiling fan. Ugh! I just took a zyrtec, so we’ll see if it does anything.
I found some labels to use for my cookies. Now I just have to check out Staples and Office Max to see if I can get them cheaper there instead of online.
I am looking forward to watching Raising Sextuplets. I love that show. I find it fascinating to see how parents handle so many children. I usually get tips for handling my two little guys. I used to watch Jon and Kate Plus Eight, but we all know what happened there…To me, shows with multiples give moms like me a sense that if they can do it, we can do it. It’s great motivation.
Well, it’s almost 10pm, the munchkins are asleep and my show is about to come on. Yes, dad is out again. It was actually cool enough tonight for me to finally eat some ice cream! YUMMMM! (I don’t like eating ice cream when it’s extremely hot because it melts and then I’m eating milk – yuck!) So tonight, I might actually sleep in my own bed. LOL!!!!!
Hopefully tomorrow will be as cool as today – if not cooler. I really needed the break from the heat!
I made my flowers for my niece’s cupcakes and her toppers came in so all I need is the cupcakes saturday afternoon and we’re all set!
My big guy went to his ENT this morning and he got a thumbs up. He seems to be back to his normal super-active self (watch out world!). I brought the little one outside for a while today to play in the nice weather. It was great to turn off the a/c. I have a very scratchy throat today I’m assuming from sleeping under the ceiling fan. Ugh! I just took a zyrtec, so we’ll see if it does anything.
I found some labels to use for my cookies. Now I just have to check out Staples and Office Max to see if I can get them cheaper there instead of online.
I am looking forward to watching Raising Sextuplets. I love that show. I find it fascinating to see how parents handle so many children. I usually get tips for handling my two little guys. I used to watch Jon and Kate Plus Eight, but we all know what happened there…To me, shows with multiples give moms like me a sense that if they can do it, we can do it. It’s great motivation.
Well, it’s almost 10pm, the munchkins are asleep and my show is about to come on. Yes, dad is out again. It was actually cool enough tonight for me to finally eat some ice cream! YUMMMM! (I don’t like eating ice cream when it’s extremely hot because it melts and then I’m eating milk – yuck!) So tonight, I might actually sleep in my own bed. LOL!!!!!
Hopefully tomorrow will be as cool as today – if not cooler. I really needed the break from the heat!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
A Productive Day
Today was a very good day.
My oldest son said to me after eating his breakfast “I want pancakes now!” I cracked up laughing because this meant that he was feeling much better. So I asked his father to bring him to McDonalds for their pancakes since his favorite pancake place was too far to go to this morning.
My little guy was his normal happy-go-lucky self. He loves to now stand on toys to reach up on top of shelves to get things. He hands me his shoes and likes it when I say “shoes”. He thinks that this means he’s going outside every time I say it. If I put the shoe back, he throws a fit, so I actually have to put the one shoe on him and then he’s okay. It’s too funny!!!
I got a phone call from a company that is interested in me doing appointment setting telemarketing from home 20 hours a week which isn’t bad. It starts out commissioned based but then turns into hourly. I told them I could start the beginning of August (because of the orders I have for this month) because there is a lot of training I have to do before starting to call people. So I have to consider if this position is worth it. It is taking time away from my son to contact people and initially, it is only commission.
I just confirmed my cake price which is great. That will help me with my lack of stimulus money a little bit. I also am getting close to settle my car accident case with the other person’s insurance which I hope I will conclude no later than next week and put that check in the bank.
I did go and get my nails done. FINALLY!!!!! They are a HOT neon pink. I have never in my life work such bright colors but I figured that I am not working and don’t have an interview, so why not!?!?!?!?
After my oldest son had a good day at school, I brought him and his brother to get their hair cut. My little guy was going to get his first low hair cut which would make him look more like a boy and not a baby. He cried through the whole experience, but he looked adorable afterwards. Now the real test will be tomorrow morning when I forget about his cut and I look at him for the first time in the morning. Then I will know if I am happy with his new cut.
Big brother is having sleep issues. He’s been up all week until after 9pm. I don’t know what’s going on, if it’s the whole back to school and in a new classroom thing or what. He wakes up at 6am like normal, but there is something going on that he’s not tired at 8pm anymore. I can’t figure it out.
Well, it is actually 11pm and I am going to go to bed. Yes, it’s just me and the 2 munchkins again. The only reason I am up so late is because I made some icing to make my niece’s flowers on her cupcakes for Friday. They need to sit for a day to get hard. So tomorrow morning, I can simply focus on making flowers while my little one is taking his morning nap. Let the fun begin!!!!!
My oldest son said to me after eating his breakfast “I want pancakes now!” I cracked up laughing because this meant that he was feeling much better. So I asked his father to bring him to McDonalds for their pancakes since his favorite pancake place was too far to go to this morning.
My little guy was his normal happy-go-lucky self. He loves to now stand on toys to reach up on top of shelves to get things. He hands me his shoes and likes it when I say “shoes”. He thinks that this means he’s going outside every time I say it. If I put the shoe back, he throws a fit, so I actually have to put the one shoe on him and then he’s okay. It’s too funny!!!
I got a phone call from a company that is interested in me doing appointment setting telemarketing from home 20 hours a week which isn’t bad. It starts out commissioned based but then turns into hourly. I told them I could start the beginning of August (because of the orders I have for this month) because there is a lot of training I have to do before starting to call people. So I have to consider if this position is worth it. It is taking time away from my son to contact people and initially, it is only commission.
I just confirmed my cake price which is great. That will help me with my lack of stimulus money a little bit. I also am getting close to settle my car accident case with the other person’s insurance which I hope I will conclude no later than next week and put that check in the bank.
I did go and get my nails done. FINALLY!!!!! They are a HOT neon pink. I have never in my life work such bright colors but I figured that I am not working and don’t have an interview, so why not!?!?!?!?
After my oldest son had a good day at school, I brought him and his brother to get their hair cut. My little guy was going to get his first low hair cut which would make him look more like a boy and not a baby. He cried through the whole experience, but he looked adorable afterwards. Now the real test will be tomorrow morning when I forget about his cut and I look at him for the first time in the morning. Then I will know if I am happy with his new cut.
Big brother is having sleep issues. He’s been up all week until after 9pm. I don’t know what’s going on, if it’s the whole back to school and in a new classroom thing or what. He wakes up at 6am like normal, but there is something going on that he’s not tired at 8pm anymore. I can’t figure it out.
Well, it is actually 11pm and I am going to go to bed. Yes, it’s just me and the 2 munchkins again. The only reason I am up so late is because I made some icing to make my niece’s flowers on her cupcakes for Friday. They need to sit for a day to get hard. So tomorrow morning, I can simply focus on making flowers while my little one is taking his morning nap. Let the fun begin!!!!!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Getting Organized
First of all, did I mention I HATE THE SUMMER????
Anywho, I was very productive this morning after dropping my son off at daycare. In addition to hitting a bunch of stores, I finally bought my wall calendar - and thank goodness I did! I put in all of my baking requests for July and they are almost all on top of one another! I almost missed a critical deadline for a cupcake order for Sunday – not that it is actually my fault, the customer didn’t contact me with confirmation of my ideas for the cupcake design nor quantity of cupcakes. So I followed up with her so that I could place my cupcake topper request which was the critical part. I was finally given a quantity and ordered the toppers and the cupcakes so that is one order down.
A cookie order came through today for my godson whose birthday is coming up while he’s away at music camp. So I just ordered cookie cutters to handle that order. I PRAY that this heat wave ends soon because it is going to be awful if I have to design these cookies in 90+ degree weather!
I think I’ve figured out my first cake design. I just have to figure out pricing. I asked one of the ladies on my cookie forum what she’d charge for my idea so that I could get a ballpark figure from a professional.
And finally, I laid out my large cookie order and emailed my friend for a babysitter request so that I can get that order done with minimal interruptions by my little guy.
Thank goodness I got that calendar this morning - and for only $3!!!
My big guy had a horrible morning at school today. He cried most of the morning, slept for 3 hours and then was fine in the afternoon. I think he’ll be okay tomorrow since he settled down. He didn’t do too well with potty training at school either, but oh well. I am not going back to pull ups.
My little guy had a good day. He’s such a cutie! I think he likes having his personal time back without big brother being around so much.
Well, it’s 9pm on the nose and I’m not sleepy, but I’m too hot to stay in this room and type. So goodnight and may it be cooler for us all tomorrow!
Anywho, I was very productive this morning after dropping my son off at daycare. In addition to hitting a bunch of stores, I finally bought my wall calendar - and thank goodness I did! I put in all of my baking requests for July and they are almost all on top of one another! I almost missed a critical deadline for a cupcake order for Sunday – not that it is actually my fault, the customer didn’t contact me with confirmation of my ideas for the cupcake design nor quantity of cupcakes. So I followed up with her so that I could place my cupcake topper request which was the critical part. I was finally given a quantity and ordered the toppers and the cupcakes so that is one order down.
A cookie order came through today for my godson whose birthday is coming up while he’s away at music camp. So I just ordered cookie cutters to handle that order. I PRAY that this heat wave ends soon because it is going to be awful if I have to design these cookies in 90+ degree weather!
I think I’ve figured out my first cake design. I just have to figure out pricing. I asked one of the ladies on my cookie forum what she’d charge for my idea so that I could get a ballpark figure from a professional.
And finally, I laid out my large cookie order and emailed my friend for a babysitter request so that I can get that order done with minimal interruptions by my little guy.
Thank goodness I got that calendar this morning - and for only $3!!!
My big guy had a horrible morning at school today. He cried most of the morning, slept for 3 hours and then was fine in the afternoon. I think he’ll be okay tomorrow since he settled down. He didn’t do too well with potty training at school either, but oh well. I am not going back to pull ups.
My little guy had a good day. He’s such a cutie! I think he likes having his personal time back without big brother being around so much.
Well, it’s 9pm on the nose and I’m not sleepy, but I’m too hot to stay in this room and type. So goodnight and may it be cooler for us all tomorrow!
Monday, July 5, 2010
I Hate The Summer!
I hate the summer! I can’t say it enough. I hate the hazy, hot and humid days. I hate sitting perfectly still and still sweating. I also hate having things to do and not feeling up to doing them. I am a doer and a multi-tasker so to REALLY not want to do things on my to-do list really angers me. I am very thankful that I don’t have to do any cookies or cupcakes this week. It was a 97 degree day today and it will be hot all week. Ugh!!! I have a lot of running around to do tomorrow and I already don’t feel like doing it.
The boys and I had a very low-key day today. We went to the zoo and after naptime, we played in the kiddie pool in the back yard. The boys loved it and I had fun watching them enjoy the pool and water mat. I couldn’t’ believe that my little one after about 30 minutes actually got into the pool.
Tomorrow is my older son’s first day in his new classroom as well as getting back into his normal routine. I am hoping all goes well and he makes it through the day because I have so much to get done tomorrow that it will be difficult to rush to the school to get him and handle both boys and their schedules and my tasks. He seems to be almost back to normal since the surgery which is great. Potty training wasn’t as great today. He was drinking about 3 times as much fluids today (which was a wonderful thing that he’s getting back to his old self) but it resulted in a few accidents. I was so bummed. He just doesn’t care that he’s wet and I don’t get it. So he had no rewards all day because he didn’t tell me he had to go at all. It wasn’t a good potty training day at all. I am still not going to go back to pull ups. He’s got to get it. I did go out this evening with the boys after their dinner and bath and bought the big guy some additional shorts to change into this week should he continue to have bad days at school.
Well, it’s only 9:15pm and I am ready for bed. I am calling it a night. There’s nothing on tv and I am just too hot in this house. I’m going to chill with the boys – literally!
The boys and I had a very low-key day today. We went to the zoo and after naptime, we played in the kiddie pool in the back yard. The boys loved it and I had fun watching them enjoy the pool and water mat. I couldn’t’ believe that my little one after about 30 minutes actually got into the pool.
Tomorrow is my older son’s first day in his new classroom as well as getting back into his normal routine. I am hoping all goes well and he makes it through the day because I have so much to get done tomorrow that it will be difficult to rush to the school to get him and handle both boys and their schedules and my tasks. He seems to be almost back to normal since the surgery which is great. Potty training wasn’t as great today. He was drinking about 3 times as much fluids today (which was a wonderful thing that he’s getting back to his old self) but it resulted in a few accidents. I was so bummed. He just doesn’t care that he’s wet and I don’t get it. So he had no rewards all day because he didn’t tell me he had to go at all. It wasn’t a good potty training day at all. I am still not going to go back to pull ups. He’s got to get it. I did go out this evening with the boys after their dinner and bath and bought the big guy some additional shorts to change into this week should he continue to have bad days at school.
Well, it’s only 9:15pm and I am ready for bed. I am calling it a night. There’s nothing on tv and I am just too hot in this house. I’m going to chill with the boys – literally!
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