Monkey Fingers and Toes

Life as Me

2011-04-19T14:01:00.000-07:00

Life as a Me

Choices are hard.

People are selfish.

Decisions never get easier.

Most people don't care.

Some people actually listen.

Some people are completely amazing.

I admire a few of them.

In the past 9 months I have completed 18 credits at school.

I have 70 left to go.

Each class has a few familiar faces.

Some classmates have grown to be complete friendships.

Some people still don't know how to work with others.

I have learned a lot.

Writing huge papers does get easier.

I tend to procrastinate.

Normal is what you make it.

Children learn so much, especially from example.

Trying not to care what people think never gets easier.

Trying to please everybody is too stressful.

I think I am done with that.

I have lost 30 pounds since October.

My pants are just a bit loose this week, and it is bugging me.

Don't comment on my weight.

I will probably sabotage it just because you mentioned it and made it a big deal in front of a lot of people, not to just me.

I don't like to be the center of attention.

Reading people is easy.

Reading other's is a mystery.

I only open myself up to a select few.

I have been burned more times than I care to count.

I have learned the importance of being me.

People think that I hold grudges.

I don't.

I tend to over think emotions.

I never thought I was smart enough.

I now know that I am.

I never thought I was good enough.

I know that I am.

I also know that people put others down, because they don't believe in their own selves.

I only have a few close friends.

I don't need hundreds of friends.

My friends like me for me.

Real friends are amazing people.

I don't need to pretend to be some one else.

I am exhausted all of the time.

Having only one adrenal gland will do that to you.

I should have been dead over 5 years ago.

I am glad that I am not.

With both the births of my daughters 50 years ago I would be dead.

I am glad that my problems are mine.

I am grateful for doctors who have saved my life, several times.

I have had 9 surgeries in the last 10 years.

7 of which were since Emily was born.

Each one has shown me what I can live with.

Pain. You never know what you are capable of until you have lived with it.

Love is amazing.

I am married to my best friend.

He gets me.

I don't have to edit my thoughts around him.

I try to laugh everyday.

A day without laughter is a day that I have wasted.

I love Emily.

I love Sarah.

I never thought I would be a mom.

I love being a mom.

My kids keep me going.

These are all random thoughts.

I love to read.

I love a great love story.

I love mysteries, and fiction.

I have more books than I know.

Books are usually better than the movie.

I go to work every day by 4 am

I don't get to bed most days before 10:30

I battle my thoughts.

I cry in the movies.

I don't know what I want to do with this post.

Publish or not.

I don't know.

Slow songs depress me.

I am a people watcher.

People are interesting.

Some are crazy.

I love to coupon.

I like to see how much I can save.

I am alergic to EVERYTHING.

I can't avoid everything.

I have several allergic reactions lately.

I carry an Epi-Pen.

Just in case.

I have almost used it.

I hope I don't have to.

I am in love with Diet Coke.

If I become allergic to Diet Coke I will cry.

You wont want to be around me if that happens.

I wish I could figure all the allergies out, and why they have gotten so bad in the last year.

I love Tangled, Or cartoons in general.

I need to finish the mural of Dora on Emilys wall.

I am happy with the direction my life is going.

I am going to finish school.

I am doing better than I thought I would.

I am doing it with two small kids.

I am doing it while working full time.

I am Proud to be me.

Choices

2010-12-15T10:58:00.000-08:00

I haven't wanted to blog in a very long time. Maybe because I don't like to talk about myself or my family. Maybe because it was because I decided to make several hard decision. Maybe I am tired of trying to hold onto relationships even if there is not a response on the other end. Maybe I am tired of trying to make other people happy.
I have decided to continue with school. I started right after high school. I wasn't ready for college. I know many people are. I am not a school person. I have never learned how to study properly. I have this little voice in my head that tells me I am not smart enough. I have people in my world that continue to look at everything negative. If you choose to be miserable, please don't spread the wealth.
Happiness is a choice. You can choose to make the best of your situation or you can keep things the same that they have been. You can't live your life wishing that you were somebody else. Don't compare yourself to others... You will never measure up.
We live our lives day by day. Our presence may or may not impact others in our lives. Sometimes life doesn't always turn out where you want it to be, but without our memories, we would not have made some choices in life. You can't regret the past, live in the moment, and look forward to the future.
Be thankful for the few close friends you may make, the ones that you can count on, even if you haven't seen them in a long while, the ones you can just call out of the blue, and it seems like you haven't been apart for more than a few days.
Be grateful for family. They are there for you when you need them. Usually a phone call away. Sometimes they are the only ones that are there when you need them.
I chose to change my life this past June. I wanted to finish school. I think you have to be ready for school for it to be a priority. Knowing it would take time from my little family, and with the support of my husband, I have gone full force into changing my life. I don't see my girls on Mondays. Sometimes, it makes it hard to keep going. But, this will only last for three years. I can choose to do this, or I can be in the same place in three years. I don't think that I want to keep on going in the same direction. I am tired of the people at work being so negative, and so hateful. It is not a way to live your life. If you aren't happy change it.
So I have these little voices in my head that keep saying that I have to get straight A's. For me, that is very hard. I work full time, have two kids, and am trying to go back to school after over a decade of being away from structured learning. Becides I am not good at writing... I am getting better.
I am proud that I have finished three, yes, three classes so far. I have gotten an A, B+, and an A-. Pretty good start. The B+, some students had stated that this was the hardest class that they took... Economics. They should have split it into Micro and Macro, but it was one class that was crammed into 5 weeks.
I am proud that I am changing my life. It may not change circumstances right now. But I am chosing to make progress.

Daddy's Girl

2010-02-12T10:46:00.000-08:00

Emily saw this picture on the news the other night and simply stated,

"That's my Daddy. My Daddy is kissing me!"

PANTIES OR UNDERWEAR?

2010-01-30T22:00:00.000-08:00

Okay boys. Tell me this. Why are you afraid when little kids tell you that you wear panties, that you tell them that boys don't wear panties, but underwear? Are you afraid that if you say that you wear panties, that it will make you become, a girl?

Emily asked her dad what color his panties were, right away, I heard him say, I don't wear panties! I am wearing underwear.

Men!

Welcome Sarah!

2010-01-10T21:50:00.000-08:00

This is our newest addition. Born January 4, 2010 weighing in at 9 lbs 12 Oz, and measuring 20.5 inches. We love you Sarah Paxton Kohler!

Santa Clause

2009-12-19T21:41:00.000-08:00

This year we went to see Santa. Not the one at Christmas Village, I heard he was quite the grump. But Glenn's cousin Dan and Jewel decorate their house (I would hate to have their electric bill), and for one night, they dawn Mr. and Mrs. Clause outfits. They give out candy canes, and they give each child a present. Emily wanted to kiss Santa and give him a hug. When we left for the night, she was sad that she couldn't stay.
But don't you think they did a great job? If you want to go next year let us know.

Nights.

2009-12-15T21:16:00.000-08:00

After July 4ths amazing fireworks in Evanston, my daughter was very afraid to sleep in her own room. After 4 months or so we finally convinced our daughter to sleep in her own room. We went into her room one morning soon after, and did not see her. After looking under her bed, we found her in her closet. This is where she has slept ever since. She always likes to take her drink to bed with her.

A few nights later, we went into her room to check on her. Imagine my surprise when I found this tucked into her bed.
Now, don't you know that beds are for dolls.

Zoo

2009-09-30T21:32:00.000-07:00

From the left, Emily, Rowdy, and Sophie

We decided to go to the zoo this summer. These three are going to be TROUBLE soon. I think that they will start to feed off of each others ideas. The most interesting thing that they could find was the monkey that kept taking his blanket off, and wrapping himself up again. I think they watched him for a long time. I think we better keep our eyes on these three. They will be training the next two.
Emily was very intrigued by the monkey.

Kids

2009-03-01T18:09:00.001-08:00

Mine certainly take after me. Today, we have had many bumps and bruises. If I didn't know better I would think that I beat her.

Just today, Em, hung out the newly installed doggy door. She bonked her lip, on the way in or out. Then she went downstairs to get her drink so that I could refill it for her, Em did summer-saults all the way down my stairs, resulting in a bleeding lip.

Then my daughter ran into the side of my couch, resulting in the other side of her lip bleeding. Well finally it is time for her to go to bed, and she turns around on the stairs, and falls flat on her face on the stair. Nice bloody nose.

I am glad it is bedtime. No more injuries for the night. SIGH!

I will have pictures again soon, but, I haven't taken any since Christmas.

Massage Therapy

2009-02-28T10:45:00.000-08:00

Everybody need a nice relaxing massage every once in a while. It has been a long time since I have been able to pamper anyone with a massage. After three long years and few massages in between, I am now up to giving massages again.
I have cleaned out my massage room, bought new oils, and am ready to go. So if you need a massage, call me.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2008-12-26T17:13:00.000-08:00

Pictures speak for themselves, sometimes.

Merry Christmas.

Crazy Crazy I was Crazy once, and it never stopped.

2008-11-26T19:46:00.000-08:00

Today, I drove about 350 miles give or take one or two. We were finding an address in the middle of nowhere. We finally found the "Damn Road", I don't remember the name, but really, Damn is included. We drove about five miles in, and crossed a set of rail road tracks that looked like they had been built about five hundred years ago. Shortly after the tracks,,, we get to a very dirt road. This would have been nice if I hadn't of been in a car. So we follow it down for about two miles. We come to the Energy station, or something, We cross two very old wooden bridges, while we are gripping our hands to the steering wheel, and the oh shit bar. These bridges would be fine, but, until they make termites the national bug, I will refuse to appreciate them. We got to the other side, and there was a locked gate. So we have to turn around, and go back. Over the two bridges, and tracks, down a steeeeep hill, that had ruts the size of our car. See This is the hill we came down. See the higher ridge, there are no guard rails, just a cliff on the one side of you.

We get to the bottom of the hill, and we have to cross yet another ancient bridge, That is 4 times longer than the previous two. I got out of the car, while having a major panic attack, can see down through the wood, because five hundred years of termites, and wood, you get the picture.

See you can see the spots where they have attempted to patch the wood. Well it looked like if you missed the boards for tires, you would fall through. Not wanting to go over, we drove so slowly, and yeah, we made it. Since i didn't want to go over this bridge again, so we drove for over an hour out of our way, just to avoid the bridge.

Okay, now that Halloween is officially past and over, here is my cutest little lady bug, who wouldn't hold still for pictures. She officially hates Halloween.
This is the only picture I have with the three of us. And probably the only picture I will post that includes me. Because, usually I am the one with the camera.
If you guys have anything you would like me to post about, let me know. I have been crazy busy at work, and trying to clean and dejunk my house. Have a great Thanksgiving.

Random Pictures

2008-10-20T15:03:00.001-07:00

2008-09-19T13:04:00.000-07:00

Okay, I have been busy, really I have. I have been getting better, YEAH! Slowly. Emily and I made it to the state fair this last week, and um, I forgot my camera. So Sorry you don't get to see any pictures of her petting the calf, piglett, or the sheep, and you don't get to see her riding on the ponies. Sorry. Still she had a lot of fun.

Okay I had to show you this face. I find it quite amusing. Just not when I am feeding her. This is a I DON'T LIKE IT, AND YOU CAN NOT MAKE ME EAT IT look. This makes me frusterated, beyond belief.
Our Family went to the zoo on Saturday, and you will see a lot of pictures of Emily with her dad. This would be Em's first slide ride. She hasn't been outside a lot this year, we have been confined to my house, due to many issues.
This is Emily being a big girl on the big teater totter.
This is the monkey that had turrets. He had this OCD about smiling every other second. Seriously. I didn't get one of him smiling.
Emily would not take her eyes off of the elephants.

By this time, Emily was really tired. She was scared to sit on the carousel, but was a little bit braver with her dad with her.I cannot tell you how much I want turkey day to be here. If only just for the family spending the whole day together. I have to say, I am really glad I have a patient dog. Look at the way these two get along. The dog will come and sit or lay next to Emily, just so Em can maule her. She doesn't mind having her ears pulled, or being slapped, or having her teeth examined. Boy am I lucky.

So now I have to tell you the funny thing Emily did. My mom and I were going to the store, because there is a big case lot sale going on, and I wanted to stock up my food storage. So Emily was sitting in the back seat singing and chatting with herself.

I look back at her and say "Hey Em, how are you doing?"

She looks at me with this serious look and says "SHUT UP".

I turn to my mom and ask, with a funny look on my face, and say "Did she really just tell me this?"

Now how do you explain to a 16 month old, that we do not say shut up, and that we only say shhhh. Ecspecially if all you understand is that she sounds like she is speaking Chinese. I don't know most of the time what she is saying.

Later on my drive home, Em says " Mom"

I said "What"

She says "SHUT UP"

I give up.

UPDATE?

2008-08-20T15:54:00.001-07:00

I haven't posted in a while because my life is kinda boring, but that is the way I like it. No Drama. I am posting a few pictures, but I do not have a lot of good ones so enjoy if you would like.

Emily enjoys getting dressed herself these days. Just look at the outfit combo.

Not something I would pick out.

She gets really mad that she cannot have the camera.
Make your own decision.
Enjoying her lunch, no help from mom.
This is the first time I have straightened her hair. I cannot believe how long it is. Usually it is in tight ringletts around the base of her head. Not past her shoulders.

Emily decided that she is definatly my daughter. Notice the lack of clothing in these pictures.
Anyways, sorry but not much to say.

Love ya all.

All the Cousins,

2008-07-05T22:43:00.000-07:00

I have to share with you the talent that my sister have. For my moms birthday last week, they gathered up all the grandchildren and took these beautiful pictures. It takes a lot of talent and effort to make five children laugh and smile.

The beautiful Amelia, Princess.
Beautiful Tess, Spunky.

My Beautiful Emily, Monkey. Beautiful Sophie, Squishy.
And the youngest, Handsome Rowdy, or Buckaroo.Give the sis's a big hand... They are wonderful.

Thanks guys for all of the help that you have given me and my

family over the past couple of weeks. We will forever be grateful.

Thanks for my mom and my sisters for taking my baby girl,

and caring for her as if she was your own.

Thank you for making this one of the easiest recoveries this year.

Thanks for the many prayers that have helped me mentally be

able to handle this past fifteen months.

Thanks to the Dr's that have made it possible to be put back together.

Thanks to my neighbor, who is a very dear friend.

Who organized dinners for my family.

And brought the ladies of the ward over to visit.

And has found time to visit or call often.

Thank you Heavenly Father, for sending me the best little girl in the world.

You knew how much I needed her. You knew how good she would have to be,

in order for me to survive this past year. She has made everything that I have gone through worth every ounce of pain, and every tear.

Thank you for giving me a husband who is patient and loving.

Time

2008-06-26T08:38:00.000-07:00

Time. It is the one thing we never have enough of. Time is the one thing that is endless. Time always runs out when you need more of it. Time is the one thing I don't have.

Last Wednesday, I went in for surgery, again. Five times in fourteen months. One C-section. One attempted hernia repair. One Hernia repair. One Tonsillectomy. And finally a Major abdominal repair, and muscle repair, and slight tummy tuck. Ouch.

I thought that I had time to do my job and get every aspect of the house clean. I wasn't planning on having surgery until the middle of July. Not the 18Th of June.

I didn't get the dishes done, the laundry done, or the carpets scrubbed. You see, I was too busy playing with my one year old. I didn' t know when the next time I would see her would be. I don't know when the next time I will get down on the floor and play with her. I was too busy being a mom.

Since I have been home, I came home Tuesday night (I despise rush hour traffic!) I have gotten many hugs and kisses from Emily. My Husband has cleaned the dishes, finished some laundry. and pulled the weeds.

Time- thank heavens we will always have more.

Neighbors

2008-05-29T16:37:00.000-07:00

Everybody has them. You cannot get away from them. Most, you become friends with, have barbeques with, and raise your children around... On the other hand, you have those that you just cannot come to live with. My neighbors take the cake. They have four boys. The oldest three are members of a very notorious gang. Last year, they had a drive by shooting. Leaving them with 14 rounds in their house. The dad was becides himself. The Mommy was laughing.

Yes, I said laughing.

Last night, when we were getting ready for bed, our doorbell rings. Mind you, this is almost ten o'clock at night. I go downstairs and answer the door. It is a man with a warrent, asking me if I had seen this person(my neighbors kid). Thank heavens, he hasn't been around much since the shooting.

Too bad that I thought bounty hunters were only in big cities. Because, I never thought that I would have to face one. I am glad that he wasn't here for anybody in my family.

So needless to say, I do not like my neighbors.

Tell me about the neighbors you have issues with. Maybe, I will have a chuckle or two with you.

Dinner Time

2008-05-26T18:52:00.000-07:00

Tonight I made lasagna, peas, and garlic bread. Emily was eating the peas for about five minutes, and then tried the lasagna. Out came "Damn Good, Grandma". Gotta love the babysitter.

Emily's Birthday Pictures

2008-05-03T21:15:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday to you, Miss Monkey Pants.

I know I am REALLY LATE IN POSTING THIS.

But, that is what happens when you work full time, have constant DR. appts. and have no time after cleaning and laundry, and of course PLAYING with the Monkey.

Thanks to all of her familly and friends who brought her some wonderful gifts, I am working on thank you cards. I promise.
This is probably the only picture you will ever see of me.
Monkey wouldn't leave grandmas arms

The beautiful cake grandma made.

The Spread. WOW that was a lot of food. Thanks to everybody for bringing something yummy.

The cute birthday girl teddy bear cake. Just For Emily. She loved it. She has also never had this much sugar in her life.

This is her first taste of yummy frosting.

She decides it is so goooood, she needs a whole mouthful.Its much more fun if you smash the cake. Taste all of the different colors of frosting.

And decide you are done, and throw and toss the cake all over.

But the Monkey had a lot of fun. So did all of the family and friends. Thanks to all of you. Love ya. I hope the next year goes by slower than the first. But I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Happy Birthday EM.

Emily's Birthday

2008-05-03T13:40:00.001-07:00

Emily's birthday was Thursday. Tonight we are celebrating her 1st birthday. I will post pictures later. We are very excited, yet kinda sad... I can't believe that we have had this angel for one whole year. We have watched her grow, explore and experiment with everything.

She loves to climb, and jump and be into everything, for this we call her our little monkey. I love that she will go to just about everybody. (I know that wont last.) I love that she lights up when I come home from work. I love the cheesy grin she gives me when she is being naughty.

I love that she came into this world big enough that I wasn't afraid I was going to break her. That she never lost her hair, except for the many hair cuts that grandma wasn't too fond of. I love that she studies every thing. I am glad you are here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY.

I LOVE YOU!

Projects at work

2008-04-18T21:14:00.000-07:00

Have you ever really worked hard on a project? I have worked the last two months on a promotion for work. I am in charge of newspaper carriers. I have 90 routes that I am over. Maybe 80 different carriers. These people usually make my job difficult or really easy. Most of the time, they make my job relativaly easy.

So I was planning an activity to reward their good work. I invited another managers area to participate with mine. I rented a popcorn machine, got popcorn, salt and oil. I bought a movie. I went to Best Buy, Mega Plex and bought about $150.00 in gift certificates. From the website that the newspaper sells things off of, I got Speed Street racing tickets, Nature Center Tickets, Dinosaur Park tickets, Treehouse Museum, and Chick-fil-a gift certificates. I spent a lot of time doing fliers, talking with carriers, etc.

So my promotion was tonight. It was a good learning experience.

Two carriers showed up. Neither of which, were my carriers. I spent so much time on this project, it really discourages me from doing another one. Unfortunately, I have a lot of other ideas in my head for other promotions.

Thank you to the 2 carriers and your families for coming and enjoying NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM. (That was the movie we watched.) But 2 families were better than nobody showing up.

I found out that North Ogden Jr. was putting on a play, so that took out over half of my district. So maybe next time, they will come. If I do another promo, they will come. HAHAHA.

;)

Swing sets

2008-04-16T18:07:00.001-07:00

Hey Everybody out there. I have to find a good swing set. Emily's (Monkeys) Birthday is in two weeks. I can't believe she is going to be one already. If you have any ideas besides Wal-Mart, please let me know. I need HELP! Thanks.

Cool Website for kids treats

2008-04-06T21:07:00.000-07:00

Hey I was just browsing the web, and somehow landed on this website www.kidskuisine.com just thought that if you would like to make something creative, this website could be fun.

2008-04-04T22:28:00.000-07:00

Tonight it is late at night. I have been up since 3:45 A.M. But, since I haven't posted in a while, you can see crooked pictures. Indian has summoned a post. I will start off with Easter. Monkey recieved her very own cell phone. She has played with this for hours. She loves it, mostley, because it is the same color as mommies.

For Easter breakfast, Monkey and I, ate waffles (on the bed). Isn't she cute in her bunny sleepers. She Loves to climb on the iron decor that is my headboard. She thinks it is great to make monkey noises as she reaches for the top (she really does).
Monkey is quite amused by glasses. So Mr. Bunny brought her a few pairs for Easter. They wigged her out and she fell over backwards. While never letting go of her new phone. It is quite cute, princesses and all.
Monkey is learning that she can do more than just crawl (at lightening speeds), she never just paces herself with this little walker, she runs. She just goes. Over the dogs, shoes, daddy, mommie, whatever is in her way. I just cannot get enough of her.

Really, I try to clean my house. I put the Monkey's dirty clothes in her basket. While I attempt to fold her clothes or put her toys away, she proceedes to take all the dirty clothes out, and FLING them across the room.
Every room ends up like this. Toys, shoes, blankets. You name it. It never stays where it is supposed to.

Monkey, always knows when I am taking her picture. This is usually what happens. She attempts to rip the camera away from me. When she can't have it she has learned that she can throw a tantrum. I think she learned it from the babysitter. Maybe not. For those of you with smaller kids. Just wait. Especially when you are in the store, and grandma is laughing because your child is screaming. It is really fun.

My life has been extremely hectic lately. I will try to post more often, but, I cannot make any promises. I get up at 4:15 daily, go to work at 5:00. Work till 2 or 3. Play with monkey, fix dinner, bath time, story time, and bed by 11:00. Unfortunately, I love to read and linger on your posts, but that is usually while I am at work, checking my email.. Thanks for your guys' comments.

Monkey and Ethan

2008-03-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

This is baby Ethan.
Monkey just woke up from her nap.

These two are really good friends. To Heidi and Tim, we will miss you. Good luck in Virginia. Bye Ethan.

The Best Cheesecake ever!!!

2008-03-16T22:09:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Paula Dean

Mix 2 8 oz pkg cream cheese until smooth.
Add 1 can sweetened condensed milk, keep mixing.
When smooth add 1/2 cup lemon or lime juice, and 1 Tsp vanilla.
Pour into gram cracker crust.
Yum.

Try it you will love it.

Tonsils

2008-03-14T12:11:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, I had my tonsils removed. Yeah. I had this done because I have had strep throat continuously since the first of January. I hadn't felt this good in three months. Seriously. Today is Friday... I feel yucky. My throat opening is the size of a dime. The back of my throat is all white, and black. I feel swollen. I don't feel sick any more, just sore.

I would like to say, that out of the six surgeries that I have had, this is by far the easiest. Thank heavens.

Thanks to my Mom and Dad, without, over the past year, I wouldn't have survived. Thank you guys for all that you have done, and continue to do for me. Thanks to my husband, who has waited on me hand and foot over the last ten months and four surgeries. And, Monkey, who never is without a smile.

2008-03-09T11:51:00.000-07:00

Last week, my hubby came home from work sick.

Nothing wrong with that.

He went upstairs, came down in Jammie's,

and when I told him to stay away from me,

he pouted.

I have very little sympathy trying to keep my house together, recovering from 3 major surgeries this past 10 months, with a fourth coming up

Then not feeling like I had sympathized with him enough, he crawled up the stairs.

(During this time, I was trying to wait on him.)

I had very little patience with this.

A few days later, my sisters, my mom and I, went to see a movie. Yeah! The first free time I have had in months.

I came home, and hubby, not wanting to go unnoticed, said "I am really sick".

I said "Really, whats wrong?"

H: "I have a really high temperature."

M: "How do you know?"

H: "I took my temperature."

M: " With what?" not thinking he would use an infant thermometer.

H: " Monkey's thermometer."

M: "OH, how high was it?"

H: said seriously " 97 degrees!"

M: as I am trying not to laugh, because he is so serious

"Dear, your regular temperature should be 98.6. "

H: " Well I am hotter now, really I am burning up"

Husbands.

Another thing this week, is loading the dishwasher.

When H loads the Dishwasher, he either fills it to the brim,

not turning it on, or he fills it with a few items, and turns it on.

Shouldn't it be the other way around?

Story Time

2008-03-02T09:38:00.001-08:00

I don't remember the last movie I saw. Maybe it was Chuck and Larry.

I don't know. This past week was wonderful, I had a little bit of spare time.

That doesn't happen often these days.

Monkey keeps us running after her. She loves the toilet,

or figuring out how to make the water running from the spout,

into a falling shower.

I love to read, and it has been a long, long time since I have had time.

I love mysteries, fiction, and historical novels.

I had time to read three books.

Yes, three.

The first one came out in movie format on Friday,

I haven't had a chance to go

watch it, yet. I think I will have to find some time.

The Other Bolyn Girl, was wonderful.

I love history even if some of the people were fictional.

I am so grateful that we live in a time when we are allowed to chose

whom we will love and spend our lives with.

I am grateful, that we do not have to spend our lives in fear.

I am even grateful to those women in history that changed the rules,

and challenged the mind set of people.

Reading this book, I was so in love with the author, Phillipia Gregory,

that I just had to go buy all the books of hers that I could find.

I finished The Other Bolyn Girl, in three days.

The Bolyn Inheritance, took just two.

The Queens Fool, took three.

But sadly, The Virgins lover, I have been reading for five,

and have not made it through much.

I am busy. Not more than other people.

Just I love my little family, and spending time with them.

But if you do want some light reading, four to six hundred pages

a book, I would suggest these.

Happy Early Easter

2008-02-27T19:16:00.000-08:00

This weekend, or most meals at my home

2008-02-24T19:07:00.000-08:00

The monkey doesn't like to be fed, don't get me wrong,

she likes to eat. Just not if I am feeding her.

If I try to feed her, she will stick out her tounge,

and spit it all over.

She clamps her mouth tighter than a steel trap.

She gives me a look that says "Go ahead, I'll just spit it out."

She finally gets the spoon away from me,

OOPPS!

Monkey has oatmeal from hair to toe.

Lunch isn't any better.

We start the meal on plates.

We stopped using real tableware.

The plates doesn't last two seconds.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Here is a picture of outside today.

I really wish it was sunny, and warm.

Monkey Hat

2008-02-22T09:28:00.000-08:00

I went to Target.

I bought a few things.

This is the face the Monkey

made when she saw what

she was to get.

She loves to stick out her tounge

I think she is trying to feel

her teeth.

She was so excited.

Left the straw hat on for hours.

(was trying to figure out the camera)

This is when I took the hat away,

because it was bath time.

Lucky me.

Here it goes (Again)

2008-02-17T22:25:00.000-08:00

I don't blog, I am doing this for my mom and sisters.

I started one up a while ago, but failed to keep it up. So here we go again.

I am the mother of one, but sometimes it feels like two.

Here is my monkey.

9 1/2 months old

29 3/4 inches long

19.3 lbs

As you can imagine she gets into everything while

she is saying " Don't touch "

The babysitter taught her that.

Also the babysitter taught her to call the dog.
Guess what she calls the dog.

"DAMN DOG"

She looks so innocent.