I bring you The Bangles.
Six o'clock already I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin' Valentino by a crystal blue Italian stream
But I can't be late 'cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days when you wish your bed was already made.
It's just another manic Monday (oh-woe)
I wish it was Sunday (oh-woe)
'Cause that's my Funday (oh-woe)
My I don't have to runday (oh)
It's just another manic Monday.
Have to catch an early train, got to be to work by nine
And if I had an air-o-plane, I still couldn't make it on time
'Cause it takes me so long just to figure out what I'm gonna wear
Blame it on the train but the boss is already there.
It's just another manic Monday (oh-woe)
I wish it was Sunday (oh-woe)
'Cause that's my Funday (oh-woe)
My I don't have to runday (oh)
It's just another manic Monday.
All of my nights why did my lover have to pick last night to get down (last night, last night)
Doesn't it matter that I have to feed the both of us, employment's down
He tells me in his bedroom voice:
"C'mon honey, let's go make some noise" (ba ba ba baaaa)
Time, it goes so fast (when you're having fun).
It's just another manic Monday (oh-woe)
I wish it was Sunday (oh-woe)
'Cause that's my Funday (oh-woe)
My I don't have to runday (woe)
It's just another manic Monday (oh-woe)
I wish it was Sunday (oh-woe)
'Cause that's my funday (oh)
It's just another manic Monday.
Monday, April 30
Thursday, April 26
Back atcha, Buster!
Earlier this school year, Rotten1 got in trouble a few times at school for "inappropriate comments" made around other classmates. He ended up in In School Suspension twice for it. We've had many, many discussions about what is appropriate school discussion and what is not.
Today, he had a skating field trip to celebrate passing the TAKS test. As we're talking about the fun they had, what he and his buddies did, etc he says "By the way, they played songs that aren't appropriate for school. One of the songs played? My Humps by the Black Eyed Peas. Okay, now....I'm no overprotective mom. This is certainly not the first time my 9 year old has heard this song, nor will it be the last. He knows what the song is about. And that's fine.
BUT
After getting in much trouble, spending almost 5 weeks in ISS, DH my ex and I having a meeting or two with principals and superintendents, and Rotten1 being grounded, we had finally made our point with him. Then this. So I sent the following email to the principal and superintendent:
Today the 3rd grade attended a TAKS skating party. I allowed my son, Rotten1 (Teacher's class) to attend. While telling me about the skating party, his friends, and the fun they had, he mentioned that "they played songs that aren't appropriate for school." Those were his words. After the issues earlier this school year that he was involved in, I am quite concerned about this. So I asked what songs he was talking about...below is one of the song titles and artists, along with lyrics, that he could remember. He also mentioned a Tim McGraw song (Last Dollar Fly Away) and a Five for Fighting song (Superman) - both of which I have no problem with. He also said there were a couple that he didn't know that had cuss words in them. Again, I can only go off of what he is telling me, as I was not able to attend this field trip. *insert My Humps song lyrics here*
How do I explain to my son, who was in ISS twice this year for inappropriate comments and actions that these songs played during a school function are acceptable, yet the comments and actions he displayed at school earlier this year are not? Somehow, I'm thinking we have a problem here and I'd like to know what will be done.
BLAM! Back atcha, school district! That ought to teach 'em to get all pissy with me earlier this year over what basically was nothing out of the ordinary....my son just got caught saying what I've heard him and his friends say many a time. I don't know if I find it all funny or quite aggravating or if it just plain pisses me off.
Today, he had a skating field trip to celebrate passing the TAKS test. As we're talking about the fun they had, what he and his buddies did, etc he says "By the way, they played songs that aren't appropriate for school. One of the songs played? My Humps by the Black Eyed Peas. Okay, now....I'm no overprotective mom. This is certainly not the first time my 9 year old has heard this song, nor will it be the last. He knows what the song is about. And that's fine.
BUT
After getting in much trouble, spending almost 5 weeks in ISS, DH my ex and I having a meeting or two with principals and superintendents, and Rotten1 being grounded, we had finally made our point with him. Then this. So I sent the following email to the principal and superintendent:
Today the 3rd grade attended a TAKS skating party. I allowed my son, Rotten1 (Teacher's class) to attend. While telling me about the skating party, his friends, and the fun they had, he mentioned that "they played songs that aren't appropriate for school." Those were his words. After the issues earlier this school year that he was involved in, I am quite concerned about this. So I asked what songs he was talking about...below is one of the song titles and artists, along with lyrics, that he could remember. He also mentioned a Tim McGraw song (Last Dollar Fly Away) and a Five for Fighting song (Superman) - both of which I have no problem with. He also said there were a couple that he didn't know that had cuss words in them. Again, I can only go off of what he is telling me, as I was not able to attend this field trip. *insert My Humps song lyrics here*
How do I explain to my son, who was in ISS twice this year for inappropriate comments and actions that these songs played during a school function are acceptable, yet the comments and actions he displayed at school earlier this year are not? Somehow, I'm thinking we have a problem here and I'd like to know what will be done.
BLAM! Back atcha, school district! That ought to teach 'em to get all pissy with me earlier this year over what basically was nothing out of the ordinary....my son just got caught saying what I've heard him and his friends say many a time. I don't know if I find it all funny or quite aggravating or if it just plain pisses me off.
Wednesday, April 25
Reality Overdose
Yesterday was a helluva reality check in the momma household.
It began at 6:05am when one of DH's co-workers was killed in a one car accident on the way home from work. It could have been any one of them, really.
At 7pm last night, the neighbor's house caught fire. It started as a grease fire in the kitchen that quickly spread into the attic and other areas. The house is "okay" and has major smoke damage, but it's not totally gone.
Lots of thoughts rolling around in my brain. None of them too very happy, really. *sigh*
Help me take my mind off reality, please.
It began at 6:05am when one of DH's co-workers was killed in a one car accident on the way home from work. It could have been any one of them, really.
At 7pm last night, the neighbor's house caught fire. It started as a grease fire in the kitchen that quickly spread into the attic and other areas. The house is "okay" and has major smoke damage, but it's not totally gone.
Lots of thoughts rolling around in my brain. None of them too very happy, really. *sigh*
Help me take my mind off reality, please.
Monday, April 23
Ow.
My legs hurt. This painting stuff is a pain in the thighs. Up, down, up, down.
But, the kitchen is completed except for a few touch ups. It looks really good! Yay!
But, the kitchen is completed except for a few touch ups. It looks really good! Yay!
Edited to add pictures for Kim......These pictures were taken about mid-island (you can see a pan handle sticking out of the sink at the bottom of the picture). There's still almost half of the kitchen behind me. And those cabinets go almost all the way down the long wall. I made those curtains a couple of months ago.
Thursday, April 19
Some people....
just.don't.get.it.
Case Study: I have a fairly naive and clueless employee. How she ever lived to be 50-something without a real job, I'll never quite know, but....our previous Director thought she was a great employee with lots of potential, so he hired her. Two years later, I'm still trying to get her to understand the basics of her job. Tuesday AM I held a meeting about how to pay attention and stop making mistakes. One of the things I brought up was cell phone usage. It was to be cut out except in emergencies and on lunch/breaks. Two hours later, she made a fairly large mistake that cost us a couple of hours. *sigh* I didn't want to do it, but I had to write her up for it. I mean, really...how am I going to get my point across if I didn't write her up?
Today she brings in a page of written documentation detailing WHY she was on her cell phone, the call stressed her out and she screwed up.
Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
Case Study: I have a fairly naive and clueless employee. How she ever lived to be 50-something without a real job, I'll never quite know, but....our previous Director thought she was a great employee with lots of potential, so he hired her. Two years later, I'm still trying to get her to understand the basics of her job. Tuesday AM I held a meeting about how to pay attention and stop making mistakes. One of the things I brought up was cell phone usage. It was to be cut out except in emergencies and on lunch/breaks. Two hours later, she made a fairly large mistake that cost us a couple of hours. *sigh* I didn't want to do it, but I had to write her up for it. I mean, really...how am I going to get my point across if I didn't write her up?
Today she brings in a page of written documentation detailing WHY she was on her cell phone, the call stressed her out and she screwed up.
Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
Wednesday, April 18
MIA
Where did mm's blog go? It says she can't be found.
Now, if you haven't weighed in on my paint choices, please do. My family is of no help whatsoever.
Now, if you haven't weighed in on my paint choices, please do. My family is of no help whatsoever.
Monday, April 16
Paint Colors....
So in the midst of my massive cleaning spree this weekend, I decided it was waaaaaaaay past time to paint the kitchen. There was a leaf patterned wallboard thing up that was maroon, blue, green and white. It's not as ugly as it sounds, I promise. So Saturday night, I bought the primer. Yesterday I spent all freaking day putting the primer on. Now, I'm stuck. I can't decide what color I want to paint. The countertops are several shades of green - sage and a bit darker with some beige mixed in. The cabinets are a light wood. The floors are a hardwood looking lineoleum. Here are a couple colors I'm looking at...Well hell. If I can figure out how to get the colors to show up in blogger, I'll edit them in. But basically, one is a coffee/beige color and the other is a light green.
What color would you use?
Edited to add: Okay, here is a funky picture of the kitchen (my lighting was all jacked up and my camera batteries are dead), along with a close up of the counter and some paint samples I got earlier.
Friday, April 13
Spring Cleaning
It's Friday! Yay! However, I am not totally looking forward to this weekend. I must do a massive cleaning in the house. It's just ookie....of course, my definition of ookie means that tops of cabinets haven't been dusted in a couple months, the carpets need to be cleaned, and walls need to be scrubbed. *sigh* I hate doing it, but I love how fresh the house looks after a weekend of scrubbing corners and floors and cabinets and such. Why do Spring and Fall always put me into this mood? Ah well, the house will smell clean for a few days. *grin*
Think of me while you are off having fun this weekend. I'll be knee deep in dust rags, vacuum attachments and the like.
Think of me while you are off having fun this weekend. I'll be knee deep in dust rags, vacuum attachments and the like.
Thursday, April 12
Copy Cat
My name: Momma
Childhood ambition: To be a teacher. WTF was I thinking?!
Fondest memory: If I could remember the birth of either child, that might be it. But I was seriously drugged. So, I'd have to say it's a toss up between holding my kids for the first time and meeting DH.
Soundtrack: I honestly don't know.
Retreat: The farm, without a doubt. Nature, animals, family, a fridge stocked with drinks....heaven on earth, I tell you.
Wildest dream: Wild lately is driving around with a kid in the front seat of the car going to the corner store.
Proudest moment: Moving out and making it on my own while attending college the summer I turned 18, after being told I'd never make it and be home in 6 months or less.
biggest challenge: Raising happy, healthy, well adjusted kids.
Alarm clock: It's set for 5:30. *sigh* I usually hit snooze once or twice.
Perfect day: Copied for Carey - Good friends, good weather, good music, good food, good drink and adding, well behaved Rottens.
First job: Inhome daycare assistant at 12.
Indulgence: Peace and quiet
Last purchase: Four pencils at the Texas Fishery Foundation.
Favorite movie: Ladder 49, Stepmom, Grease, YaYa Sisters, and Cars.
Inspiration: My kids and my thoughts
My life: is pretty okay, as long as I don't get too lost in my thoughts.
My card: got washed with DH's cell phone yesterday.
Childhood ambition: To be a teacher. WTF was I thinking?!
Fondest memory: If I could remember the birth of either child, that might be it. But I was seriously drugged. So, I'd have to say it's a toss up between holding my kids for the first time and meeting DH.
Soundtrack: I honestly don't know.
Retreat: The farm, without a doubt. Nature, animals, family, a fridge stocked with drinks....heaven on earth, I tell you.
Wildest dream: Wild lately is driving around with a kid in the front seat of the car going to the corner store.
Proudest moment: Moving out and making it on my own while attending college the summer I turned 18, after being told I'd never make it and be home in 6 months or less.
biggest challenge: Raising happy, healthy, well adjusted kids.
Alarm clock: It's set for 5:30. *sigh* I usually hit snooze once or twice.
Perfect day: Copied for Carey - Good friends, good weather, good music, good food, good drink and adding, well behaved Rottens.
First job: Inhome daycare assistant at 12.
Indulgence: Peace and quiet
Last purchase: Four pencils at the Texas Fishery Foundation.
Favorite movie: Ladder 49, Stepmom, Grease, YaYa Sisters, and Cars.
Inspiration: My kids and my thoughts
My life: is pretty okay, as long as I don't get too lost in my thoughts.
My card: got washed with DH's cell phone yesterday.
Tuesday, April 10
Monday, April 9
Ack!
My ex-sil just became a Pampered Chef consultant. She wants me to have a party. I have no problem with this, in general, because I love their stuff. My problem is, I want it ALL!
Who wants to come? Who doesn't? Who hates these "Buy stuff" parties?
And if you didn't see the Rottens below, go check them out.
Who wants to come? Who doesn't? Who hates these "Buy stuff" parties?
And if you didn't see the Rottens below, go check them out.
Friday, April 6
Tuesday, April 3
Mid-week Randoms
It just dawned on me, again, that this Sunday is Easter. I have nothing for the kids' Easter baskets, nothing new for them to wear to church, and no plans for Easter. I'm an awful mother, aren't I?
I've spent some time on OT over the last few days. I haven't logged in, read, or posted in a few months. I'm a bit lost with so many new names I just don't recognize. Although, much has stayed the same, even with the influx of newer characters.
Tonight was the Spring Book Fair at the Rottens' school. I have never been to a book fair that did not offer at least something for adults to read. I was slightly disappointed. The Rottens, however, were thrilled as that meant more money for them to spend.
My main front flowerbeds are bothering me this year. They are green. They are supposed to be many different colors. Yet I have no crocuses (croci?) left, no daffodils, no gladiolas, not a bit of color beyond green. What is going on?!
I need new shorts and flip flops. I don't want to go shopping. Blah.
I've spent some time on OT over the last few days. I haven't logged in, read, or posted in a few months. I'm a bit lost with so many new names I just don't recognize. Although, much has stayed the same, even with the influx of newer characters.
Tonight was the Spring Book Fair at the Rottens' school. I have never been to a book fair that did not offer at least something for adults to read. I was slightly disappointed. The Rottens, however, were thrilled as that meant more money for them to spend.
My main front flowerbeds are bothering me this year. They are green. They are supposed to be many different colors. Yet I have no crocuses (croci?) left, no daffodils, no gladiolas, not a bit of color beyond green. What is going on?!
I need new shorts and flip flops. I don't want to go shopping. Blah.
Sunday, April 1
I blame Augie.
She gets a cold, the cold/sinusy/allergy crap makes its way to me.
She has daffodils, I have plants that should have daffodils flowering.
She hates commercials, I don't even know what she's talking about.
She has a gnome, three have made their home in one of my flower beds.
She has daffodils, I have plants that should have daffodils flowering.
She hates commercials, I don't even know what she's talking about.
She has a gnome, three have made their home in one of my flower beds.
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