Mommy and Them Weekend

Just made the yummiest and fastest linguine alfredo ever thanks to this awesome recipe. Since it was Boone's request, we had linguine instead of the usual fettuccine. We swam in the sun this afternoon that wasn't exactly the kind of dinner I was planning but, what are you gonna do?

Tonight we are going to watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - gotta start easy and not so scary. And if it is a little scary, Daddy will be gone all weekend so there will be plenty of room in my bed for little visitors.

Ahhh, looks like Brody might miss the movie. We just got to Platform 9 3/4 and he is already asleep!

TODAY

July 14th, 2009

Outside my window...I hear Josh mowing our jungle! Weedeater has been broken and so all lawn mowing was delayed for awhile.

I am thinking...that I love my new Kirkland lip gloss from Costco.

I am thankful...for nights that my family has low expectations for dinner.

From the kitchen...cheddar brats and spicy dogs, maybe some granola as a second course.

I am wearing...well loved green shorts and my purple shirt from work today.

I am creating...visions in my head about quilts to make.

I am going...to bed after watching some True Blood on DVD. Nowhere to far away for a bit!

I am reading...Darkfever, a free download on the kindle, pretty good so far.

I am hoping...that I make my goal weight for the wedding on August 1st, only 4 pounds to go!

I am hearing...Brody work so hard now to say his Ls. Everything is so pronounced like llllego, lllion!

Around the house...things are pretty picked up thanks to Josh's help last night (except for the ace bandages and Tinker Toy crutches laying all over).

One of my favorite things...the top of my desk is neat, tidy, and clutter free for the 1st time in a bit.

A few plans for the rest of the week...Josh will be gone for the big Bachelor Party weekend in White Salmon and Portland. Trying to think of something for the boys and I to do, not sure their dad would be too happy if I took them to the "Pride" parade this weekend!

I love blogging this way when I can't think of anything important. Just another way to way to track memories of the everyday, mundane, wonderful, BIG life.

At This Moment...

• Two boys playing tinker toys, finding ways to make weapons out of anything.
• Two sniffling noses, not liking the pollen count this week.
• One Mama trying to make some kids friendly music playlists that aren't all Kids Bop. I love hearing these kids sing out loud!
• One Daddy away from home forging the way so we know where we are camping next weekend.
• One visiting canine nephew that my kids are loving. Who know fetch could be so much fun?!

Even Less Garbage

These Bags are really cool! I hate produce rolling around in my cart and I really hate those filmy plastic bags. Not sure I can remember to bring one more reusable item in to the grocery store though.

Today

TODAY
June 23rd, 2009

Outside my window... I am hoping I don't get any over spray from mosquito control.

I am thinking... about how I need to finish uploading my Maui photos so I can create my free

book on Shutterfly.

I am thankful for... little boys that love their daddy.

From the kitchen... smothered pork chops, red potatoes, peas and biscuits - yep low cal

tonight!

I am wearing... khaki shorts and a 99 cent shirt from Old Navy clearance.

I am creating... nothing, but I have crap all over my craft table from making cards on Saturday.

I am going... camping in just over a week, what?

I am reading... the latest Sookie Stackhouse book, on my kindle. Not getting very far!

I am hoping... that I finish my quilt this summer.

I am hearing... The Daily Show, love Jon Stewart!

Around the house... the couch has a suspicious amount of laundry laying on the back of it.

One of my favorite things...my healthier yellow dog snoring in the boys' bedroom.

A few plans for the rest of the week... pay some more bills, submit to my VEBA for reimbursement, finish photo book, make it through this work week and be ready for all of the changes coming in July.