Water Park

Oh my heavens! This here DSL stuff is just amazin'! Kevin got'r all hooked up fer me tonight and I am just happy as a clam.

I'm also a little tired, if you couldn't tell from the silliness (okay, stupidness (is that a word? Too tired to look it up)) of the previous few sentences. I do feel a little silly to be so excited about finally having DSL at home when the rest of the world has had it forever. What can I say? We live in Podunk and it just got here!

Kaelyn is in the tub and singing a song about "my dreams will come true"...what kind of dreams do a three-year-old have? Whatever they are, I certainly do hope that they come true, little girl of mine.

I went to Big Surf Water Parktoday with work. My team has planned this trip every year for the past six years (I think). It was a very nice day, hot but a nice breeze to cool it down. Kevin and the girls drove down and met me. We let Kaelyn play for a few hours before heading home. She had a good time.

Another Week

How has almost another week gone by? I have been working some really long hours this month. I am exhausted by the time I get home and get the girls to bed. We are getting DSL tomorrow though so my slow dial-up days will be long gone. I am excited to have a faster connection.

The girls are asleep and their Daddy is playing a computer game. He loves these "Total War" games where he can strategically take over the world. Wahahaha!

We went over to Jeff City this evening and did a little shopping. Went to Old Navy and bought the girls cute July 4th shirts. I want to get their pictures taken together. I am way behind on pictures. I need to get Kate's six-months** and Kaelyn's three-years done. I also want to get their pictures in the little poodle outfits that I bought for them before Kate was born. I need to become a photographer.

**I can't believe that my baby is already six months old! It doesn't seem possible. She is such a sweet baby and definitely has us wrapped around her finger.

It's Saturday!

It's a day of rest. That's funny. Saturday's are just like every other day for me...non-stop activity. I haven't even had a chance to blog all week. I worked several long days this week but managed to get quite a bit done. Next week is going to be crazy busy too. Actually July is going to be that way all month. We have big activities going three weekends in a row. We have class in Des Moines one weekend, and then my family reunion here and then to Oklahoma for Kevin's family reunion. Whew!

It's been a pretty good week. I was thrilled to see all my favorites back up for another season of Big Brother. I have already voted for Kaysar, Howie and Janie. I love Big Brother.

I talked to my sister today about my biz idea. I really need her on board with me. I was happy with the conversation. I keep telling her that I can make us lots of money. I think Kevin is getting a little frustrated and nervous with my constant talk about quitting my job and taking this risk. We shall see.

And I just have to say that today I am very thankful for my family. There are some doozies out there.

Cookies

I made some low-carb no bake cookies tonight to celebrate one week on Atkins. They didn't set up very well so I stuck them in the freezer. Something tastes a little funny about them but they are okay. I certainly couldn't see myself eating more than one at a sitting, which is a good thing. I have lost around 7 pounds this week...yay me!

Much better than the cookies was the crustless bacon, brocolli and cheese quiche that I made for dinner. Yummy!

Kevin is home tomorrow. This week has gone very fast. He is going to pick the girls up from the sitter for me so I can work late and get a few things done at the office. This month has been so hectic with many days spend away from the office that I am behind on some stuff.

Kaelyn knocked Kate out of the baby swing somehow. I was getting dressed for work when I heard a thump and Kate started to scream. Kaelyn yelled, "Mama come here!" Kate was laying on the floor beneath the swing, still screaming. I picked her up and she calmed right down. She wasn't hurt at all. Kaelyn seems to be getting more rough with her as Kate is getting older.

Off to bed.

LONG day

Today was a looonnngggg day! Okay, I admit, the days that Kevin is gone are all very long. I have to do everything..get the kids up, get them ready, take them to the sitters, work, pick them up, feed them, get them ready for bed. I'm really not complaining.

I had to go to St. Louis today for work. That was five funfilled hours in the car. That added to my very long day.

But it was a good day. I stayed up late last night reading The Runaway Jury. I had never read it or seen the movie. It was good. I like John Grisham, I had forgotten how good he was. But I really needed to be asleep long before 2:30 am!

I finally got all the flowers planted in the planters for the porch. Kaelyn wanted to help but I didn't want her to get dirty. She watered them for me instead.

We're having an issue with our neighbor but too tired now to write about it. Maybe tomorrow!

Happy Daddy's Day

I have a lot to celebrate today. I think my Dad is pretty special. We have always been close and I am definitely a "daddy's little girl" and always will be. We have a lot in common and have similar interests (like a love for anything Elvis). My Dad is a good man. He is hardworking but always takes time out for fun. He is also very kind and has a wonderful sense of humor. I remember as a little girl, watching him drive the boat on Bluestem Lake, and thinking of him as my hero. He still is.

I also have to celebrate my husband, who is a wonderful father to Kaelyn and Kate. Kevin is a very hands-on Dad. He changes diapers, plays with playdoh and gives horsey rides. He is truly my partner in this thing called parenthood.

Boring life?

Kevin made a comment today that our lives were boring. I replied that I didn't have time to be bored. I think our life is anything but...

I was thrilled to have Kevin home from St. Louis. He came to the office and we went to Ruby Tuesday's for lunch. We laughed and laughed at stupid stuff, and had a great time. He then went on home to mow the lawn. I worked awhile longer then picked up the kids. I was watching a friend's son, Tyler tonight, so had all three kids in the car with me. Kaelyn was exhausted from not sleeping much the night before.

We walked over to Mom and Dad's and Kevin helped hand their new screen door. It was a beautiful evening. Kaelyn and Tyler ran around, played, got dirty and had a great time. Kate sat in her stroller, content to watch all of the activity around her.

We came home, and the kids played some more on the swingset. Kaelyn never fails to thank us "thanks mom and dad for buying us this swingset" every time she plays on it. It is so cute. I watered the flowers and let the kids run through the hose. Had a late dinner, put on jammies and relaxed on the couches, watching Shrek 2. Everyone is fast asleep now, except me.

Boring? Maybe, but I was too busy enjoying every minute to be bored. As I have gotten older, I crave simplicity in my life. It's the little things that mean so much and I cherish every minute with my family. Watching fireflies at dusk and sitting on the front porch swing with my husband. Thank you God for these blessings.

More Worn Out

I don't want this blog to be all about how tired I am but, man, am I worn out! It's been a really long week and it's only Wednesday. At least it's Wednesday night. I am getting the girls ready and heading back into work to do the overnight. Kevin will be home early tomorrow...thankfully! Kaelyn is in the tub and Kate is fussing so have to cut this short.

I started a new "diet" today. More details to come but I did pretty good today. One day down, forever to go!

Worn Out

I am so tired. I have spent the past two days painting at work. A handful of us pretty much painted an entire house, upstairs and down. I am headed for a hot bath and then to bed.

Last night,Kaelyn said the funniest thing. I was on the computer and I heard water noises from the living room. This kid loves playing with water. She was pouring water from a cup Kevin had left sitting out, into her watering can. Of course, she poured it all over my coffee table, making a huge mess. I ran in there, and exclaimed, "Kaelyn, you know Mommy hates messes!" She looked at me and said, "I do not like messes either too, Mama". Either too...that is just too cute. But then I think most everything that she does is too cute. That's my girl!

Kevin is still in St. Louis. He has sounded tired the past two nights when he called. Of course, I have been extremely tired as well. He'll be home on Thursday. I miss having him around, but it shouldn't be too much longer.

Off for that bath now.

Family Life

I just read through all of the blogs I have began over the past few years. There was one on my first pregnancy, one on weight loss, one on me, one on my past, et cetera. I want one blog where I can post about our day to day lives and post pictures of our kids, that we can share with family. This blog is it.