For Julie, who posts all the time.

It was brought to my attention tonight that I have not blogged for over a month. This by my next door neighbor who probably hears from me tons more than she wants to! Anyway, here I am. With nothing interesting to share. Our car was not done, it had to go back and cost another 300 dollars. It runs nicely now, though not as good in the snow as our former car, *sniff.
I guess of some small interest, I did make my yearly trek to Victoria's Secret. I was going to get gift cards but the over pushy sales girl showed me ALL of their gift sets and I left with 2 perfume sets in little silver bags that were half the cost of the gift cards I was going to buy. And even though I was there, and they have many new styles and sizes, I did not let them size me for a bra. I am sure that I am a huge disappointment to all the girly girls out there in the world. It's just that for me, if I brush my hair and put on clothes that I didn't have on the day before, it is a good day.

I have yet to get into the "Christmas Spirit". I just do not car this year. I wish I knew what my problem is but I don't care enough to ponder why. It is harder with older kids, they aren't as easily thrilled as the little ones are. Anyway, I do hope all my friends and family out there have a fabulous Holiday season, even if they find themselves living next door to the Grinch. Sorry Julie.

Hell Hath Frozen Over...

MY CAR IS READY!!!!

Nothing New

The van is in the shop, again. It has to be registered this month and since the check engine light just came on I have to have it fixed before I can drive it legally. As much as I have to do everyday I am not as opposed to breaking the law and driving my illegal car and I am to the idea of being stuck with no way to accomplish anything. Maybe they will find something really simple wrong and have it back to me today. Yeah, that could happen. It won't. But it could.

Our Broken Van

The van has been broken for over a week now. I have passed going stir crazy and am now just slowly dying. I'm sure those of you out there with 7 dwarfs and no car can relate. My friend had a baby a couple days ago and I wanted to go see her, but no car. This friend has come to see me when I have had a baby the last several babies, all of them since we met, and I have never been to see her. Oh well. I guess if I ever have a car again I might see the kid when she is 5 or 10.
My dear Prince is not inclined to work on cars. He put off looking at it for a week and now we start week 2 and we might have a plan to get it in to someone this week. Maybe.
I have to go now, no clue where the little monster, I mean Lone Ranger, has disappeared to. And I am in desperate need of a shower, who cares what you smell like when you can't leave?

Kids and Bed

Am I the only person out there who has night owls for kids? School starts tomorrow, the alarm is set for 5 and I have 2 kids who refuse to give it up and go to bed! One of them is in MY bed! I could pull her out screaming but she might wake the others and I am not up to another night on the couch with Tiny.
I am so irritated I just want to scream!
And I hate someone. I would say their name but one day they might find my blog on my facebook profile and then I'd have to deal with her even more than I all ready do. She is pushy and obnoxious. I hate her. HATE!!!!!

Maybe tomorrow will be better, though I doubt it.

Today we started 7th grade. When I say we I mean my little baby dwarf who shouldn't be anywhere near old enough actually went to school while I sat and worried about her. Okay, I didn't really sit, I ran around like a lunatic trying to get everything done that needs doing before Monday, when , by the magical time of 8:40, ALL but 3 little ones will be at their assorted places of education. I didn't ever think I would be one of those moms who had one graduating and one turning a year old at the same time. At least I'm not like the cliche moms who are pregnant at their oldest child's wedding!

We still have to make one last trek to the store before school starts. It just wouldn't be right to start school in old shoes. I mean really, why bother wearing the old shoes at all when there are blisters to be had? One kid inherited the love, and I mean LOOOOOVE, of shoes from both grandmothers. I hate shoes. I wear them only when I have to go in somewhere, when there is snow on the ground, deep snow not just a sprinkle, or when the pavement is so hot it threatens to melt your feet off. I hate shoe shopping almost as much as I hate wearing shoes.

They are loading into the van as I type, I wonder if I sit here long enough if they will just come back in and put themselves to bed? Happily? Maybe happily is too much to ask.

I'm Back!

You all know I had brain surgery in June, at least those of you who talk to me regularly. I think I am going to say, things are back to normal. At least as far as the kids not being so willing to help and let me sleep all day anyway. I guess that's good, it's not like my little son is going to take care of himself and Tiny while all the others are at school.

SCHOOL STARTS NEXT MONDAY!!!!!7 DAYS!!!!!!

I wasn't sure we would all make it through the summer alive, and some of us just barely made it, but here we all are and I am so excited! Of course I do have to be at school alot more this year but that is voluntary so I can't complain there. Thursday is back to school night at our new elem. My little ones are excited to walk around the new school they have been watching grow in our backyard for almost 2 years now. I got a sneak preview last week so the thrill is gone for me. I can tell you that it is much bigger inside than it looks on the outside, and it looks pretty big on the outside!

Have you ever noticed that the last bit of summer finds everyone laying around like bums? That's what everyone here is doing. I better go remind them that Daddy is home tonight, that always gets them moving!

Blog of The BLOB!!!!!

Those of you who know the Prince are very aware of his unique way of saying things. A while back he says, LOUDLY, and first thing in the morning so that no one can stay sleeping, " Can you help me with this?" I jolt from my half asleep state, "Help you with what?" (Asking was my first mistake, I should have faked a deep sleep.) "This giant gelatinous Blob that is taking over my body." I hide under the covers and try not to make any noise. I tell him sure, I can help him eat better by making better quality foods. After he leaves for work I call Jules and laugh maniacally. The Prince is not fat, by any stretch. In fact I think he has filled out nicely since we met 18+ years ago. I have never had to wonder where my dwarfs got their flair for the drama.

Bored.......

Around here there is always a LOT going on. Always something that needs doing. Always someone who needs help with something. ALWAYS laundry.......

I am bored. I have nothing to blog about and nothing I WANT to do.

I know I should get the little dwarfs down for naps. I should get a head start on dinner. I could go out and get the weeds pulled before they are bigger than the flowers.

BUT, I don't FEEL like it.

I have crayon on the wall where my little boy has graced us with his artwork. I have paint chipped that I could touch up, it bothers me every time I look at the wall. I also have gotten a pretty good start with the laundry this morning, but I don't want to go all the way downstairs to start some more.

I want a beverage delivered to me. I want it from Sonic so I can eat the ice. I am not saying I wouldn't take almost any beverage that shows up, just that Sonic ice is really good. It's not good enough to get me up and in the car with the three little ones who are home and should be napping in order to get it. I am just saying I want a delivered beverage.

I guess I will go do nothing without dragging my 1 reader into the pit of boredom with me.

My Cute Kids........

People are always writing blogs about things their kids say or do that they never expected to hear or see until they were a parent. I have always thought those were sort of dopey things to write about. Until now. UFD went with her aunt to run some errands and came back with some left over fettuccine alfredo. She told her sisters to try it and picky #3 and Grumpy decided why not. Grumpy LOVED it!! She went and got her own fork and started slurping it up like I haven't seen her do with food EVER! UFD finally says "the rest is mine" and moves her plate up close to her face. Grumpy then shoves her fork into the space between UFD's face and the plate to get more. UFD screeches "Stop stabbing me in the nose with a fork!!" I never thought I would have to tell any of my kids not to stab each other with forks, in the face no less. I thought that all ended with Christopher and the fish.....

Things I've Learned on Facebook....

You are pretty much as evil as they come. You like to manipulate people and enjoy causing tragedy. You are only happy when you are making someone else suffer..

I am the worst Jedi in the known universe.

I am Squidward, this did not surprise me.

I am a fast car, no surprise there either.

I know all there is to know about men yet if I were a barbie I would be Goody-2-Shoes.

I know that Thursday night is special at my uncle Dan's house because he gets to take the trash out, the cans NOT aunt Sherri.

People say the STRANGEST things on Facebook. Who cares if someone is a fan of the great strawberry or if they are a fan of chocolate. Together strawberry and chocolate are GREAT!!! But separate who is a fan?

I learn more about people than I ever wanted to know. I have learned more about me than I wanted. And I think it's mostly crap, especially the part about my being really OCD.

A brush with the Melancholy side of Life, Don't worry, this is the end of the sappy this month...

Sunday night was interesting. We went to a viewing for someone who had taken their own life. It makes me remember that there are so many people in so much pain out there. It makes me ache to think of the hopelessness they feel and the pain that they leave their loved ones with. There is something horrible about seeing the Dad of this young person broken down that tears your heart out.
When we got home from the viewing, our oldest, UFD, announces that she wants to drop out of high school. This starts an hour screaming match between her and the Prince. I know she is capable of passing her classes, I know she is capable of excelling in her classes, she has no desire. I am at my wits end with her. She informed my neighbor that I am a hypocrite for not letting her have wine at her house, because if I have tasted it then she should be allowed to as well. NEWS FLASH!!!! I was NOT allowed!!! The Prince wants to send her to a survival camp this summer so she can learn respect and responsibility, aren't these things we should have instilled already? Are there teenagers out there who show respect to their parents ALL the time? Where is it that I have failed this child? Have I failed all of them? Are they all going to tell us the same things sooner or later? After 17 years of being the mom I feel almost as helpless as I did when they first handed her to me.
I have to go get things done now, since there is nothing organized about our existence here in the pit of Hell we call home.

Dinner and Family

I should be making dinner but I just don't feel like it. Someone will complain about it and I just don't want to hear the wailing. Normally I do enjoy making them wail, but not today. Last night I slept for about 2 hours, and not in one lump time. I think that allows me the right to be a tad grouchy and overly sensitive, maybe the prince will take pity on me and make dinner. Excuse me whilst I cackle hysterically in the corner for a bit...
On a different note, I joined facebook a bit ago and today my youngest brother Bobo was on at the same time as I was. It was nice to talk to him, we don't see each other much because he is out of state. His wife is my favorite sister in law, don't tell the others. She is one of those people who is always genuine, she is kind and cares about other people. She doesn't just say something, she does something. Does that make any sense? I know what I mean anyway. They are coming to my state in a few weeks and I am really looking forward to seeing them. Bobo lived with me for a while before his mission and I really enjoyed having him. I don't tell my family as much as I should how much I love them and am grateful for each member.
I guess I better cut the sappy-ness and get on to the wailing!

Venting, because I am not as gracious as Cinderella.

I was told last night to quit the freaking PTA, send all our sick dwarfs to school and put the remaining dwarfs to be. Then I could nap and wouldn't be sleep deprived. Sometimes the Prince forgets to be Charming. I think that is a problem for more people than just me. Men just don't seem to get that women don't sleep because they are too busy doing, or thinking about doing, things to make their Princes and Dwarfs happy. Speaking of, Grumpy has been screeching at me to just get her a piece of cheese for 5 minutes, and has now woken Baby. I might put Grumpy in her bed and leave her there for the day. Maybe I will lay in my bed and do nothing so that when the Prince gets home he has a real reason to ask what the bleep goes on around here.

I think I know the reason I don't blog much. Cheese screeching, I want a soda it's not fair being wailed in my ear while a soda is shoved at me repeatedly, I am a boring blogger. I think I will go get cheese and soda before these people drive me insane and I bore my reader to death.....

Don't Die Of Shock People

So it has been MONTHS since I have posted anything. It isn't that I have nothing to say, it is that I never seem to have the time to write out my thoughts. If I could only think my post into the computer, I would be posting something new ten times a day, or more! It is snowing here today. It makes me a little sad even though I knew it was coming, it always does, this is Utah after all. I know tomorrow the crocuses will still be blooming, peeking out from the snow. And that the tulips that were starting to come up will not die. I know that I will soon have the garden in and that the kids will be out of school and I will be complaining about the heat. But right now snow sucks. Emotional dwarf, #3, said it right this morning, it's like bird poo. Great large birds circling my little area right after a large meal at the all you can eat buffet. I have nothing else right now. Even if I did, I can't imagine a normal sounding transition here...

The FREE Cheese (and butter too!)

So yesterday I went to a sale at our local Albertsons. It was great fun, the sort where I spend 34 dollars and leave with over 100 in food. One of the in ad coupons was for a 2 pound block of cheese for 4.99, with a limit of 2. I picked Monterey Jack and Mozzarella. I then ran U.F.D. to the doctor and then raced home to drop her off, and get to the PTA meeting that I was in charge of. I didn't worry too much about the cheese, butter, etc. because it is freezing outside. Later when UFD brought in the groceries for me I noticed an extra mozzarella and mild cheddar blocks of cheese. I also had 4 pounds of butter, the limit was 2. I had someone elses cheese. I am one of those people who cannot keep something like that. I called the store and the lady said to bring it in to the store in the morning. When I got there today to return the cheese and butter they tell me that they will have to throw it away because it is perishable and do I want it. Of course I do! It's CHEESE!! Who doesn't like free cheese. I am now the owner of guilt free free cheese.

It is great to be me right now.

And by right now, I mean this very moment in time.