Coming Back Soon.

Sorry it's been a few weeks since I've blogged. I think I've been in a funk, ya know tired, cranky, busy with life but nothing earth shattering.
Until then, just think of all the funny stories I'll have to share.

QUICK...

My Dad gets the STAR for the day. He has learned how to POST on my Blog. I am sending out a challenge to ALL to start POSTING. Remember I send this to many family members and friends, so it's a great way for us to KEEP IN TOUCH!!!

Ben Update

I almost forgot (You know the cold...)
Ben had a STELLAR week at preschool and at home! I have found what gets him.
Not going to Denny's with Nana and Poppy and No Dunkin Donuts with Mommy on Friday's for our Mommy and Ben day.
Sunday night I started...
"Now Ben I know you can Listen and have Good Behavior. If you have a good week and Ms. Kim and Mrs. Peirpont don't have to speak to me we will get to go to Dunkin Donuts."
Ben gets a HuGe smile on his face.
By Tuesday I was not feeling well, but I showered him with PRAISE!!! He was very proud of himself and kept telling Dad and me how good he was at school. At night we actually saw him, not having to send him to his room all night long.
By Thursday he was ready for Nana to get the GOOD report at swim class from his teachers (Nana checks in with them). BUT that was the day Nana fell, left quickly from breaking her wrist. No Denny's.
Don't worry...Friday I was starting to drain and was up to driving. We dropped Katie off at school and we were off to D&D. We had a fun time, sitting and talking while we eat our yummy D&D treats.

Next time I'll fill you in on Katie's latest behavior plan....I'm I sounding too teachery?

LOOK WHAT I DID!!

Thanks Kathy. I love looking at her blog. She is so creative and always adding new things. So I went to one of her links and found myself a FREE new background.
Watch Out!! It's not to hard to do so I'll be trying this again.
Anyway, we had a fun day making Easter decorations and coloring Easter eggs so I'm in the decorating mood.

A few SHOUT OUTS...
HOLLY-You are so AWESOME for always checking out my BLOG. Thanks for your recent note.

Aunt Susan-Congrats on your 4 embroideries in a show at Woodlawn Plantation (near D.C.)She WON 2 honorable mention and 1 third place ribbons! It was an international competition!! WAY TO GO!!! I wish I inherited that trait. I can not sew a stitch to save my life!

Yuki-Can I add your wedding blog to my blog for a link?

Kathy-Can I add your blog to my links?

Dad- I will add the pictures from today.

WEll we've had a long week. I finally got the COLD that has been lingering in our house for what seems like weeks. It hit me hard as I came home early from work one day and stayed home another. I am finally feeling better and feel like I can hear and taste again. Unfortuntely when I can't taste due to a cold, I eat more to try to taste....Hmmm and I wonder why I don't lose weight.

We had a burst of Spring fever here yesterday. We have a few crocus's popping up so during one of my hour-long med relief hours I went outside with Ben and we raked one of the small gardens. Ben of course found the mud and had LOTS of fun! I wish I had my camera, but my engery was gone.
Jason caught the fever and once the rain stopped today raked some more and had the tractor out to fiddle around the yard.
Gram has kept such a beautiful yard with all the gardens. I will try again this year to keep up.
Well off to bed.

You Will Not Believe...

Do I have your attention?
Well this morning my mom and dad came to watch the kids like any other Thursday morning. The difference today? My mom somehow landed on the floor and hurt her wrist!! The story is vague, she's not holding anyone responsible. Old age I guess.
I was in the bathroom with the fan on and thought I heard the kids yelling. I just thought they were yelling hello to them, No. I walk out and there's mom sprawled out on the dining room floor. My dad had just arrived inside and was not happy. You know them....
The kids were hovered over her, not totally panicked since they are becoming pro's at handling emergency situations. (They were there both times I fell and broke my ankles and when Jason got stung by a bee and started to swell). I immediately yelled out "get the vegetables!"
They scatter and hurry back with two bags of LETTUCE and CARROTS!!!! I of course meant the frozen ones.
I guess Uncle Mike's suggestion is a good one...Have the kids take an EMT FIRST RESPONDERS course. I think someone in our family needs one.
I tell ya.
So off they went to Cindy's doctor (Thank goodness for Cindy). Well we received news...she has a fracture. Luckily it is small and only needed a cast. She is in some pain, drugs will help. Please keep mom in your prayers, my dad too:))

Introducing...

Meet Bradley. He is our new cat. He is almost 3 years old and we got him from this very upscale shelter down the road! It was unbelievable.
We also got Gabi. She doesn't come out much so I've yet to get a picture of her. She's a tabby cat and very pretty. She didn't come out from under our bed for 2 days. Once we brought Bradley home 3 days later she started coming out more. They like each other and Bradley is very protective.
Dakato and Walter are both adjusting.
The kids love the cats. A little too much at times. Bradley is very laid back and doesn't get upset when the kids pick him up. This is giving Gabi time to settle in.

I also included a few new picks on the side.

OH BEN!!!

"I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU EVEN WHEN YOU DON'T LISTEN". This all started tonight because once again Ben had a tough day at preschool. Not a horrible day. He and his buddy were not listening. When the teacher spoke to them, as embarrassing as this is...they started laughing:(( Not good.
He asks what privilege will be taken away with a big smirk on his face!!! Oh that gets me!!! Just for that NO DESSERT and NO TV and NO FUN STUFF W/DADDY!!!!!
"okay. Do you still love me?" the sad,little face asks me. Oh come on!!!! Talk about knowing what gets me.
"Yes Ben. I always love you. I will always love you even when I am upset about how you behave."
I think he understands.
On to dinner. We had a stellar dinnertime. Both Katie and Ben gobbled down their dinner and were in the clean plate club! Good. One less battle. Then Ben drank his milk only taking 10 minutes after we all left the table. Some nights its a LONG time! Now, I am not a milk nazi by any means!!!! The child NEVER drinks milk. Since he turned 4, he has to drink milk with dinner. He gets less than 1/2 cup.
I tell him how proud I am of him!
So I'm sitting down, I feel like a sore throat is coming on, and he slides in and says, "MAMA I LOVE YOU. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU FOR THE WHOLE WORLD!"
DOESN'T THAT JUST PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE:)))
I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN HIS DAY, DON'T WORRY!