Missy crawled into my bed at 0630 this morning and we snuggled with cartoons for a little while. Then it was time for breakfast and the start of potty boot camp-fluids, fluids and more fluids was my goal with potty breaks starting every 10 minutes and "dry pant" checks every 2 minutes.
We started off a little rough with several accidents. By about 1100 she was starting to get the picture.We had stretched our potty breaks to every 30 minutes and she had successfully pee pee'ed several times during our previous breaks. She went for 3 hours with no accidents!!
We had a few other mishaps after that, one of which being on my freshly steam cleaned couch!!!! Thank goodness for microfiber!!
About 3pm I needed to shower so I locked her in the bathroom with me while I showered. She had her little potty close by and I told her to make sure she kept her pants dry and to use the potty if she had to pee pee.
She stayed dry while I showered and then all on her own three times in a row she went potty all by herself!! I was feeling pretty good about her abilities by then.
Daddy arrived home and made a big pot of mac n cheese for our Cha Cha couples and big kids potluck and bowling night. I took Missy to Grandma's house while he finished up with potty in tow!!
Daddy, Peanut and I then headed to Krissy and Howard's for the potluck dinner made by all the hubbies. We had yummy hot dogs, mac n cheese, ziti and pulled pork topped off with a yummy bundt cake compliments of Keith!
I also got to see the little pug puppies that Roxie delivered on 11/18. They were so adorable. I have always loved pugs, but hubby said no way to another dog in the house!!! Yes, as cute as they are the last thing we need is a puppy to add to our already crazy lives!!!
We left for the bowling alley around 8pm for dollar bowling night. We had such a good time. I can't bowl to save my life and really should have bumpers up because I am the gutterball queen. The kids had a great time too. It was so good to get them all together again. Peanut has grown up with all of these kids and they don't see each other nearly as much as they used to when they were younger and playing baseball together.
We got home around 1030ish and promptly headed for bed. Goodnight!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Decking the Halls!
I slept in until about 0830 today which was such a treat. I headed to Grandma's just before 0900 and had a yummy breakfast. We then got all of Grandma's decorations down from the attic and put her outside lights up and then got her tree up and decorated.
Then as part of the deal she came back to our house to help me and the three little ones decorate our tree. I put Grandma in charge of putting the lights on. That is definitely not my gift! We then began to decorate which was interesting with three half pints who want to put everything on their level. Needless to say, Mommy did a little rearranging as we went.
They were all so cute as they hung each ornament they kept saying that each one was their favorite as they hung it on the tree. We left Peanut's ornaments off for him to hang when he got home from school.
Once we finished decorating we loaded up and went to Harvest Time International to drop off bags of clothes and toys that we had collected in the garage over the last several months.
Then Grandma stayed with the little ones while Daddy and I went on a date and to get some Christmas shopping done. We had a nice dinner at Logan's and then hit Toys R Us to start our shopping. We left there with lots of goodies for the kiddies to put under the tree.
Our next stop was Wal-Mart where we put the finishing touches on the shopping. The only thing we didn't get was Missy's dollhouse which they were out of at Toys R Us. Hopefully we will be picking that up in the next few days.
Peanut got some stocking stuffers and then Daddy is going to pick him up some tools to start his own kit to keep in his car. His other gift is coming in the form of cash which is going towards his very expensive Senior trip!!
It was so nice to spend the evening with hubby and get the bulk of our Christmas shopping done before we even hit the month of December.
Grandma took the boys to her house once she got Missy to sleep and big brother Peanut stayed with our sleeping Princess. Tomorrow is going to be a big day for her as it is potty boot camp day. Her and I are going to be spending alot of time on the tile and in the bathroom. Hopefully things go smoothly and there won't be too many messes to clean up.
Then as part of the deal she came back to our house to help me and the three little ones decorate our tree. I put Grandma in charge of putting the lights on. That is definitely not my gift! We then began to decorate which was interesting with three half pints who want to put everything on their level. Needless to say, Mommy did a little rearranging as we went.
They were all so cute as they hung each ornament they kept saying that each one was their favorite as they hung it on the tree. We left Peanut's ornaments off for him to hang when he got home from school.
Once we finished decorating we loaded up and went to Harvest Time International to drop off bags of clothes and toys that we had collected in the garage over the last several months.
Then Grandma stayed with the little ones while Daddy and I went on a date and to get some Christmas shopping done. We had a nice dinner at Logan's and then hit Toys R Us to start our shopping. We left there with lots of goodies for the kiddies to put under the tree.
Our next stop was Wal-Mart where we put the finishing touches on the shopping. The only thing we didn't get was Missy's dollhouse which they were out of at Toys R Us. Hopefully we will be picking that up in the next few days.
Peanut got some stocking stuffers and then Daddy is going to pick him up some tools to start his own kit to keep in his car. His other gift is coming in the form of cash which is going towards his very expensive Senior trip!!
It was so nice to spend the evening with hubby and get the bulk of our Christmas shopping done before we even hit the month of December.
Grandma took the boys to her house once she got Missy to sleep and big brother Peanut stayed with our sleeping Princess. Tomorrow is going to be a big day for her as it is potty boot camp day. Her and I are going to be spending alot of time on the tile and in the bathroom. Hopefully things go smoothly and there won't be too many messes to clean up.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
The Cookie and the Christmas Tree!
Well, Missy was up at 0600 this morning and rearing to go. She came in my room with her shoes on and climbed up in the bed. I turned on cartoons for her so I could doze for a little bit longer and by 0700 both little boys joined in the fray.
Breakfast was next on the agenda and I decided to make oatmeal for everyone, however Woobie did not want what was on the menu and he started to whine, but then caught himself and very nicely asked if he could have something different. I was so proud of him for stopping his negative behavior without even so much as a hint from me. I told him how proud I was of him and that because of his wonderful self control that I would make him something different.
We headed to church and actually made it pretty much on time. After church we headed home for lunch and each of the little ones had 2 cream wafers in hand that Aunt Ninny gave them to eat after lunch. Of course those are mine and Peanut's favorite cookies so we were drooling over them and hoping the little ones would share.
After lunch it was time to see just how much the little ones loved us, but apparently they didn't love us more then cream wafers because no one was giving up even a morsel. But then Woobie got up and walked over and gave me one of his two cookies. It was so sweet that he would share with me. I then reciprocated and gave Peanut half of my cookie. Paying it forward!!
After lunch me and the three little ones put up the Christmas tree. This is one of the old trees that we have had since Peanut was about a year old and has to put together branch by branch and is not prelit like the trees of today. They all did really well at taking turns and helping put all the branches on the tree.
When we finished it was time to load up and head to the grocery store. With all four kids in tow we ran up to Publix to buy a few roasted chickens to go with the other leftovers from Turkey Day.
We arrived home just in time for Grandma and Grandpa to arrive back from their trip to NC. They came over to have dinner with us and then took the three little ones back to their house for a sleepover which meant a little down time for me and Daddy for the rest of the evening.
All in all a pretty good day!
Breakfast was next on the agenda and I decided to make oatmeal for everyone, however Woobie did not want what was on the menu and he started to whine, but then caught himself and very nicely asked if he could have something different. I was so proud of him for stopping his negative behavior without even so much as a hint from me. I told him how proud I was of him and that because of his wonderful self control that I would make him something different.
We headed to church and actually made it pretty much on time. After church we headed home for lunch and each of the little ones had 2 cream wafers in hand that Aunt Ninny gave them to eat after lunch. Of course those are mine and Peanut's favorite cookies so we were drooling over them and hoping the little ones would share.
After lunch it was time to see just how much the little ones loved us, but apparently they didn't love us more then cream wafers because no one was giving up even a morsel. But then Woobie got up and walked over and gave me one of his two cookies. It was so sweet that he would share with me. I then reciprocated and gave Peanut half of my cookie. Paying it forward!!
After lunch me and the three little ones put up the Christmas tree. This is one of the old trees that we have had since Peanut was about a year old and has to put together branch by branch and is not prelit like the trees of today. They all did really well at taking turns and helping put all the branches on the tree.
When we finished it was time to load up and head to the grocery store. With all four kids in tow we ran up to Publix to buy a few roasted chickens to go with the other leftovers from Turkey Day.
We arrived home just in time for Grandma and Grandpa to arrive back from their trip to NC. They came over to have dinner with us and then took the three little ones back to their house for a sleepover which meant a little down time for me and Daddy for the rest of the evening.
All in all a pretty good day!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The Kickolator, the Vet and the Wal-Mart Trip!!!
I awoke this morning to find that Noni's hotspot that I had been treating was getting worse so I decided it ws time to take her to the vet. Schnooky tagged along with me to keep me and Noni company.
Before we left Missy was trying to pinch Schnooky and he tried to kick her. I told him that it wasn't nice to kick his sister and that she needed to be nice to her brother. Schnooky then announced that his foot was called "The kickolator and that's why you should never get near it because it might come out". Where does he come up with these things????
We waited about 45 minutes before being called back to see the doctor. It took 3 of us to get a muzzle on her so that she didn't eat the doctor when he was trying to shave her tail and clean the area. I felt so bad for her. I know it had to really hurt her. They got the area shaved and cleaned and then gave her a shot of antibiotics and steroids. After they shaved her tail, Schnooky asked, "Is Noni a poodle now"? So funny!!!
One hour and $228.76 later we were on our way home. Schnooky was so good the whole time. He sat so nicely and didn't run around or anything. He was thrilled when they gave him a lollipop before we left.
I was not too happy about the steroid shot as that usually makes her a drinking peeing machine. I totally forgot to tell them that when we first got in the room. We shall see how it goes. They also want me to give her an oral antibiotic 3 times a day. Ouch!! I usually come close to losing a few fingers when I have to shove pills down her throat. She has gotten too smart and doesn't fall for the whip cream or peanut butter trick anymore.
When we got back home I attempted to unpack all of the Christmas boxes with a little help from some friends of course. Woobie and Schnooky helped me unpack while Missy played in the family room with Daddy.
A little after 3pm we decided to load up the wild children and the teenager and head to Wal-Mart for them to look down the toy aisles and make their lists. We told them they could choose 5 toys each to put on their lists. We went down the aisles once and then let them go down a second time and then decide on their 5 items. It was fun to watch them make up their minds. We of course censored what went on their lists. Peanut is only getting one thing for Christmas and that is money for his Senior Trip coming up in March!!!
We then went to have dinner at Just Pizza before running by Aldi's to pick up some groceries. Missy fell asleep on the way home. We got back home around 7pm and I tucked Missy into her bed and and then we let the boys go outside and look at the Christmas lights before tucking them in for the night. They always love to go out and look at the lights before bedtime.
Daddy went to bed a little before 10pm as he had to work at the crack of dawn on Sunday. I stayed up until about 11pm catching up with my 19 Kids and Counting episodes and blogging.
Before we left Missy was trying to pinch Schnooky and he tried to kick her. I told him that it wasn't nice to kick his sister and that she needed to be nice to her brother. Schnooky then announced that his foot was called "The kickolator and that's why you should never get near it because it might come out". Where does he come up with these things????
We waited about 45 minutes before being called back to see the doctor. It took 3 of us to get a muzzle on her so that she didn't eat the doctor when he was trying to shave her tail and clean the area. I felt so bad for her. I know it had to really hurt her. They got the area shaved and cleaned and then gave her a shot of antibiotics and steroids. After they shaved her tail, Schnooky asked, "Is Noni a poodle now"? So funny!!!
One hour and $228.76 later we were on our way home. Schnooky was so good the whole time. He sat so nicely and didn't run around or anything. He was thrilled when they gave him a lollipop before we left.
I was not too happy about the steroid shot as that usually makes her a drinking peeing machine. I totally forgot to tell them that when we first got in the room. We shall see how it goes. They also want me to give her an oral antibiotic 3 times a day. Ouch!! I usually come close to losing a few fingers when I have to shove pills down her throat. She has gotten too smart and doesn't fall for the whip cream or peanut butter trick anymore.
When we got back home I attempted to unpack all of the Christmas boxes with a little help from some friends of course. Woobie and Schnooky helped me unpack while Missy played in the family room with Daddy.
A little after 3pm we decided to load up the wild children and the teenager and head to Wal-Mart for them to look down the toy aisles and make their lists. We told them they could choose 5 toys each to put on their lists. We went down the aisles once and then let them go down a second time and then decide on their 5 items. It was fun to watch them make up their minds. We of course censored what went on their lists. Peanut is only getting one thing for Christmas and that is money for his Senior Trip coming up in March!!!
We then went to have dinner at Just Pizza before running by Aldi's to pick up some groceries. Missy fell asleep on the way home. We got back home around 7pm and I tucked Missy into her bed and and then we let the boys go outside and look at the Christmas lights before tucking them in for the night. They always love to go out and look at the lights before bedtime.
Daddy went to bed a little before 10pm as he had to work at the crack of dawn on Sunday. I stayed up until about 11pm catching up with my 19 Kids and Counting episodes and blogging.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Not so self cleaning ovens and Christmas Lights!!!
Today dawned very sluggish for me. I guess I still had that turkey tryptophan syndrome or something. Grandpa Rob left a little after 0800 to head back to Bradenton.
I then decided to clean the oven as I had spilled a bunch of turkey juice in it on Thursday. Big Mistake!!! About 20 minutes after it started dark brown smoke started pouring out of the vent. Then we noticed that there was actually a fire in the oven because of all of the turkey juice that was being burned off. The brown smoke started to discolor the stove and I decided to stop it. Too late though as it permanently discolored the burner knobs and took the paint off. Leave it to me to pull off such an enormous misadventure!!
Needless to say, when the oven cooled and I was able to open it that it was black with soot. I will be investing in some Easy Off oven cleaner at my first opportunity. Also, due to the toxic smell that resulted we had to open up all the doors and vacate the premises.
It worked out well though because Daddy was working on the outside lights so we made it a day of fresh air and fun times helping Daddy and Peanut put up the Christmas lights.
We had a repeat of last night's dinner for dinner and then put the young ones to bed and I followed pretty closely thereafter as I was just wooped. I was tucked into bed by 8pm.
I then decided to clean the oven as I had spilled a bunch of turkey juice in it on Thursday. Big Mistake!!! About 20 minutes after it started dark brown smoke started pouring out of the vent. Then we noticed that there was actually a fire in the oven because of all of the turkey juice that was being burned off. The brown smoke started to discolor the stove and I decided to stop it. Too late though as it permanently discolored the burner knobs and took the paint off. Leave it to me to pull off such an enormous misadventure!!
Needless to say, when the oven cooled and I was able to open it that it was black with soot. I will be investing in some Easy Off oven cleaner at my first opportunity. Also, due to the toxic smell that resulted we had to open up all the doors and vacate the premises.
It worked out well though because Daddy was working on the outside lights so we made it a day of fresh air and fun times helping Daddy and Peanut put up the Christmas lights.
We had a repeat of last night's dinner for dinner and then put the young ones to bed and I followed pretty closely thereafter as I was just wooped. I was tucked into bed by 8pm.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving Gift!
We started the day bright and early and got breakfast out of the way because I had a bird to put in the oven by about 0800 for a 2pm dinner time.
I do so despise touching raw meat especially raw poultry, but I managed to pull the neck and gizzards out of the cold dead bird and get it stuffed and in the oven just after 0800. I then proceeded to bleach the sink and the surrounding counter to prevent any contamination!!!
Nana, Papaw and Aunt Jennie arrived about 0930 to join in the festivities. The kids were so excited to see them. They came bearing some very large gifts for Christmas as well. They let the kids each open one package each which they were thrilled about.
The kids went out with Daddy, Grandpa Rob, Aunt Jennie and Nana to play for a while while I continued with preparations for dinner. The table was set with my Christmas dishes and our Christmas table cloth and fun napkin holders. I do love my Christmas dishes. We even managed to get all 12 of us in the same room by adding our little card table to the end of the big table. It was perfect.
The bird was finished about 130pm and then it was crunch time to get everything else ready and everything on the table while it was still hot. A feat that is very hard to accomplish I must say. Aunt Linny and Uncle Smitty arrived just in time for Aunt Linny to whip up the turkey gravy. She brought her mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes which was a great help!
Dinner turned out great. The turkey was moist and juicy and everything was good and hot! It was such a blessing to have our family with us to celebrate this Thanksgiving Day 2010.
Dessert time was a big hit too. Pumpkin pie was the sweet of choice. Some had it with cool whip and some with ice cream. It was the perfect end to dinner!
We visited for a while after dinner and then it was time for Nana, Papaw and Aunt Jennie to head back to Bradenton. Shortly after that Aunt Linny and Uncle Smitty headed out as well. We got all the little ones ready for bed and tucked them in after the long fun day.
Grandpa Rob, Daddy, Peanut and I watched a movie together and then it was bedtime for all! It was a great day of family fun and memories!
I do so despise touching raw meat especially raw poultry, but I managed to pull the neck and gizzards out of the cold dead bird and get it stuffed and in the oven just after 0800. I then proceeded to bleach the sink and the surrounding counter to prevent any contamination!!!
Nana, Papaw and Aunt Jennie arrived about 0930 to join in the festivities. The kids were so excited to see them. They came bearing some very large gifts for Christmas as well. They let the kids each open one package each which they were thrilled about.
The kids went out with Daddy, Grandpa Rob, Aunt Jennie and Nana to play for a while while I continued with preparations for dinner. The table was set with my Christmas dishes and our Christmas table cloth and fun napkin holders. I do love my Christmas dishes. We even managed to get all 12 of us in the same room by adding our little card table to the end of the big table. It was perfect.
The bird was finished about 130pm and then it was crunch time to get everything else ready and everything on the table while it was still hot. A feat that is very hard to accomplish I must say. Aunt Linny and Uncle Smitty arrived just in time for Aunt Linny to whip up the turkey gravy. She brought her mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes which was a great help!
Dinner turned out great. The turkey was moist and juicy and everything was good and hot! It was such a blessing to have our family with us to celebrate this Thanksgiving Day 2010.
Dessert time was a big hit too. Pumpkin pie was the sweet of choice. Some had it with cool whip and some with ice cream. It was the perfect end to dinner!
We visited for a while after dinner and then it was time for Nana, Papaw and Aunt Jennie to head back to Bradenton. Shortly after that Aunt Linny and Uncle Smitty headed out as well. We got all the little ones ready for bed and tucked them in after the long fun day.
Grandpa Rob, Daddy, Peanut and I watched a movie together and then it was bedtime for all! It was a great day of family fun and memories!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thanksgiving Eve
Today dawned early as most every day does in our house with three early risers!! We had breakfast and then I commenced to change everyone's sheets, vacuum, clean bathrooms, etc. The little ones helped a bit and then played until I was done.
Around 11ish I was going stir crazy and decided to load up all 4 kids and go get some lunch! The kids were chanting in the backseat to go to the new pizza place, so after taking a brief detour to Firehouse Subs for Peanut we were off to Just Pizza for some pizza pie!!
Daddy called while we were there to report that he was on his way home, which was a nice surprise as I was not expecting him until 5:00pm or so. I dropped the 3 boys off at home with Daddy and then me and Missy went to Kohl's to return my "old lady" shirts that I bought last week and look for some more hip up to date styles instead!!! Thanks Bob!!! :) We cruised by Publix for some much needed diapers on the way home. Hoping to try and get Missy through potty boot camp next week!
When we got home Grandpa Rob was waiting for us. Missy Miss was so excited to see him when we walked in. She was quite a Grandpa's girl while he was here. Sweet to see her with my Daddy!!!
We went outside for a while after Daddy finished mowing and the boys played baseball while Schnooky and Missy played on the lawn mower and the playground. Of course the time outside would not have been complete without Missy playing in the dirt. My little princess is quite the dirt monster!!!
So it was bathes for everyone when we came in and then time to make dinner! We had a very tasty steak, potato and broccoli dinner of which the children ate none of pretty much!! They had peanut butter and jelly, cheese and raisins instead. So picky they are!! I will be glad when they outgrow this picky eating stage for sure. I know I could be tough and make them eat what is served, but there are times when they just won't eat anything and they are so tiny to begin with it is hard to make them starve to prove a point!!!!
Bedtime went pretty smoothly and then it was peace and quiet for the grown ups. We all took it easy and watched a little TV and then called it a night about 10pm!!
Around 11ish I was going stir crazy and decided to load up all 4 kids and go get some lunch! The kids were chanting in the backseat to go to the new pizza place, so after taking a brief detour to Firehouse Subs for Peanut we were off to Just Pizza for some pizza pie!!
Daddy called while we were there to report that he was on his way home, which was a nice surprise as I was not expecting him until 5:00pm or so. I dropped the 3 boys off at home with Daddy and then me and Missy went to Kohl's to return my "old lady" shirts that I bought last week and look for some more hip up to date styles instead!!! Thanks Bob!!! :) We cruised by Publix for some much needed diapers on the way home. Hoping to try and get Missy through potty boot camp next week!
When we got home Grandpa Rob was waiting for us. Missy Miss was so excited to see him when we walked in. She was quite a Grandpa's girl while he was here. Sweet to see her with my Daddy!!!
We went outside for a while after Daddy finished mowing and the boys played baseball while Schnooky and Missy played on the lawn mower and the playground. Of course the time outside would not have been complete without Missy playing in the dirt. My little princess is quite the dirt monster!!!
So it was bathes for everyone when we came in and then time to make dinner! We had a very tasty steak, potato and broccoli dinner of which the children ate none of pretty much!! They had peanut butter and jelly, cheese and raisins instead. So picky they are!! I will be glad when they outgrow this picky eating stage for sure. I know I could be tough and make them eat what is served, but there are times when they just won't eat anything and they are so tiny to begin with it is hard to make them starve to prove a point!!!!
Bedtime went pretty smoothly and then it was peace and quiet for the grown ups. We all took it easy and watched a little TV and then called it a night about 10pm!!
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