Ryan & Ashlyn:
From right to left - Alexis, Ryan, Ashlyn, Cole, Alyssa, Kyle & that's Pound in front
Jay & Bob:
Alyssa, Stefan & Alexis:
Ashlyn:
Ryan & Cole:
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Happy Halloween!!
just wanted to share some trick-or-treating pictures with you. We had a great time this year. We must have looked like a mob walking down the street there were 13 of us plus a german shepherd :) But it was really alot of fun.
Ryan & Ashlyn:
From right to left - Alexis, Ryan, Ashlyn, Cole, Alyssa, Kyle & that's Pound in front
Jay & Bob:
Alyssa, Stefan & Alexis:
Ashlyn:
Ryan & Cole:
Ryan & Ashlyn:
From right to left - Alexis, Ryan, Ashlyn, Cole, Alyssa, Kyle & that's Pound in front
Jay & Bob:
Alyssa, Stefan & Alexis:
Ashlyn:
Ryan & Cole:
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Catch Up
okay, i'm just sitting here at work bored out of my mind. I probably should be doing my philosophy homework, but I am a huge procrastinator and work best under pressure. So instead of my homework I am just going to catch you up what's going on in my world.
School - I can't believe how well it is going. I am getting 4 A's and 1 B - I hate the class I'm getting a B in though. I should be grateful though, she handed out midterm grade reports today and only 3 people are getting B's so far and no one has an A. Her tests really stink and she doesn't give out any other assignments really so if you don't do well on the tests you're screwed. And all she does in class is read from the stupid book and play with her powerpoint prjector. drives me insane to be there. I can stay home and read the book and save myself some time.
Kids - Ashlyn has turned into a monster lately. She seems to be very angry these days and I can't figure out exactly why. If she doesn't get what she wants she gets really mad and I don't know how to help her. She can't always get her way but these tantrums are way too much for me. And I feel bad for Ryan because that's who she takes it out on when she's really mad at me for telling her no. Hopefully it's a stage she'll grow out of soon.
Ryan on the other hand is doing much better. we have gotten his school troubles under control and he is doing great. Although the pre-teen boy stuff is starting to invade our house. He came home Tuesday with a note from a girl. It was really cute. It just said, "Ryan you are awesome. Love ya, Erin" but he is so cute. He asked me what to do because he really likes her. I am so not ready for this whole boy/girl stuff. I think he is way too young but from what everyone tells me I better get ready fast he is almost 12 and all the men in my life (Husband/brothes/guy friends) keep telling me they were definitley doing stuff at 12 (not sex, but touching boobies and kissing apparently). I just wonder with who, because the girls I knew weren't doing stuff when we were 12, most of us didnt even have boobs at 12. Oh well, ready or not there he goes, growing up when I specifically told him to stop. Never did listen real well to Mommy.
Other than that - The kids have decided on their halloween costumes. Ashlyn is going to be a Christmas present and Ryan is going to be a soldier. He is going to wear Tyani's Air Force camoflague. He looks so cute in it.
They are also writing their letters to Santa already. I can't believe it is already the end of October. I better start shopping. It will be here soon. I already have a few things ordered for Ashlyn but that's it so far. I am usually almost done by now. Just can't find the time this year.
Okay that's probably enough for now. Sorry to bore you all if you made it this far. I really am enjoying this blogging though. I have started printing out my entries and using it as a journal. Maybe oneday when I'm gone, someone might be interested in what I thought once upon a time.
School - I can't believe how well it is going. I am getting 4 A's and 1 B - I hate the class I'm getting a B in though. I should be grateful though, she handed out midterm grade reports today and only 3 people are getting B's so far and no one has an A. Her tests really stink and she doesn't give out any other assignments really so if you don't do well on the tests you're screwed. And all she does in class is read from the stupid book and play with her powerpoint prjector. drives me insane to be there. I can stay home and read the book and save myself some time.
Kids - Ashlyn has turned into a monster lately. She seems to be very angry these days and I can't figure out exactly why. If she doesn't get what she wants she gets really mad and I don't know how to help her. She can't always get her way but these tantrums are way too much for me. And I feel bad for Ryan because that's who she takes it out on when she's really mad at me for telling her no. Hopefully it's a stage she'll grow out of soon.
Ryan on the other hand is doing much better. we have gotten his school troubles under control and he is doing great. Although the pre-teen boy stuff is starting to invade our house. He came home Tuesday with a note from a girl. It was really cute. It just said, "Ryan you are awesome. Love ya, Erin" but he is so cute. He asked me what to do because he really likes her. I am so not ready for this whole boy/girl stuff. I think he is way too young but from what everyone tells me I better get ready fast he is almost 12 and all the men in my life (Husband/brothes/guy friends) keep telling me they were definitley doing stuff at 12 (not sex, but touching boobies and kissing apparently). I just wonder with who, because the girls I knew weren't doing stuff when we were 12, most of us didnt even have boobs at 12. Oh well, ready or not there he goes, growing up when I specifically told him to stop. Never did listen real well to Mommy.
Other than that - The kids have decided on their halloween costumes. Ashlyn is going to be a Christmas present and Ryan is going to be a soldier. He is going to wear Tyani's Air Force camoflague. He looks so cute in it.
They are also writing their letters to Santa already. I can't believe it is already the end of October. I better start shopping. It will be here soon. I already have a few things ordered for Ashlyn but that's it so far. I am usually almost done by now. Just can't find the time this year.
Okay that's probably enough for now. Sorry to bore you all if you made it this far. I really am enjoying this blogging though. I have started printing out my entries and using it as a journal. Maybe oneday when I'm gone, someone might be interested in what I thought once upon a time.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Awesome Day at School!
Well today I think was my most favorite day at school so far. I didn't really feel like going today because I was so tired this morning.
Anyway, while I was waiting for my 1st class to start this guy, I don't even know his name but he says hi to me every morning as he passes by, well he actually stopped to talk to me this morning and asked me if I wanted to go and hang out with him in the sudent lounge between my classes. I told him my husband probably wouldn't like that. But honestly it really was so nice to be noticed. He was really cute too and at least 10yrs younger than me although to admit that makes me feel old.
And the best news was my test in Reading & Writing Methods - I got 105!! I am so proud of myself, it was a really hard test, nothing but memorization and alot of it. I am just glad to know my brain still works after all these years :)
Anyway, while I was waiting for my 1st class to start this guy, I don't even know his name but he says hi to me every morning as he passes by, well he actually stopped to talk to me this morning and asked me if I wanted to go and hang out with him in the sudent lounge between my classes. I told him my husband probably wouldn't like that. But honestly it really was so nice to be noticed. He was really cute too and at least 10yrs younger than me although to admit that makes me feel old.
And the best news was my test in Reading & Writing Methods - I got 105!! I am so proud of myself, it was a really hard test, nothing but memorization and alot of it. I am just glad to know my brain still works after all these years :)
Monday, October 22, 2007
where has the time gone??
wow, can't believe it has been over a week since I last posted. Things here were a little better last week. Ashlyn's soccer is almost over so that will help a little.
We had a pretty good weekend Saturday we went to a corn maze with all the kids. It was alot of fun even though my team lost playing capture the flag :(
here's some pics of the kids from Saturday.
on another note, it is still weird to me how accurate these horoscopes are. Today's horoscope was right on the money but that's a story for another day :)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)
Your daily routine may be disturbed today by an unavoidable emotional drama. You are pulled one way then another and it's hard to tell what's really happening. Forget about attempting to use your common sense, for this is an irrational time and can be quite exciting if you don't get too stuck on being so serious.
We had a pretty good weekend Saturday we went to a corn maze with all the kids. It was alot of fun even though my team lost playing capture the flag :(
here's some pics of the kids from Saturday.
on another note, it is still weird to me how accurate these horoscopes are. Today's horoscope was right on the money but that's a story for another day :)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)
Your daily routine may be disturbed today by an unavoidable emotional drama. You are pulled one way then another and it's hard to tell what's really happening. Forget about attempting to use your common sense, for this is an irrational time and can be quite exciting if you don't get too stuck on being so serious.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Exhaustion Is Setting In
Well, I'm not sure how much longer I can do this. With school, work, homework (mine & the kids), soccer, dance, misc errands that seem to come up every day and housework I am finding it hard to find time to sleep. I am completely exhausted most days. Last night I freaked out on Duane because he wanted to know why I didn't make dinner before I went to dance. I had just come in at 7:45pm from 4 1/2 hrs at dance class and he had been home for at least 2hrs and I only had 2hrs sleep yesterday because I had to get up and go get his paycheck since he didn't go to work thurs. and get it to the bank by 2:00 and also get the dishes done & some laundry clean before I picked up Ashlyn at 3:00 or we would have all been naked today. I look back now and know that the yelling was so not necessary but he just doesn't seem to understand that I need some help now that I'm at school most days and don't sleep at all 3 nights a week. He doesn't seem to realize that even though I'm home during the day I am suppossed to be sleeping and I can't do everything and sleep at the same time. But at the same time he gets really mad at me when I tell him I didn't sleep because I had to get something done. He tells me sleep is more important.
It has also come to my attention this week that Ryan has only been doing parts of his homework so now I have to spend extra time making sure that gets done. He wasn't writing it down and I was believing him when he told me that was all he had to do. So now to add to the fact that I can't keep up with everything I'm suppossed to I feel like a horrible mom who hasn't been paying attention to her kid :(
well, now that i reread that i'm not even sure it makes any sense but my brain doesn't think in coherent sentences anymore so thanks for reading if you made it this far :)
It has also come to my attention this week that Ryan has only been doing parts of his homework so now I have to spend extra time making sure that gets done. He wasn't writing it down and I was believing him when he told me that was all he had to do. So now to add to the fact that I can't keep up with everything I'm suppossed to I feel like a horrible mom who hasn't been paying attention to her kid :(
well, now that i reread that i'm not even sure it makes any sense but my brain doesn't think in coherent sentences anymore so thanks for reading if you made it this far :)
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Question??
Parenting Question of the Day - How do you stop a child from reading too much?
Yes, that really is my problem. I emailed Ryan's teachers a few days ago to see how Ryan is doing since I don't get a chance to see them now that he is in the jr. high and doesn't want me hanging around school. Anyway 2 of his 3 main teachers have replied back so far and while the reports were not horrible, they both stated that he reads too much in class instead of doing the work he is suppossed to. He is getting his work done most of the time but he seems to rush through so he can read. The teachers say he is getting B's but that they are sure he could do better if he took his time. I love that he loves to read and don't want to discourage him but he needs to learn there is a time & place for that and his school work is more important then his leisure reading. I am hoping the discussion we had will solve the problem but we even have this problem at bedtime and have for a long time.We just didn't realize it carried over into school and we haven't been able to stop it at home. He really has trouble putting a book down once he starts it.
Yes, that really is my problem. I emailed Ryan's teachers a few days ago to see how Ryan is doing since I don't get a chance to see them now that he is in the jr. high and doesn't want me hanging around school. Anyway 2 of his 3 main teachers have replied back so far and while the reports were not horrible, they both stated that he reads too much in class instead of doing the work he is suppossed to. He is getting his work done most of the time but he seems to rush through so he can read. The teachers say he is getting B's but that they are sure he could do better if he took his time. I love that he loves to read and don't want to discourage him but he needs to learn there is a time & place for that and his school work is more important then his leisure reading. I am hoping the discussion we had will solve the problem but we even have this problem at bedtime and have for a long time.We just didn't realize it carried over into school and we haven't been able to stop it at home. He really has trouble putting a book down once he starts it.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
My New Tattoo
I did it!! Duane and I both got new tattoos last night. We both got lobsters because he is my lobster and I am his. Explanation: Many years ago on the tv show Friends, Phoebe told Ross that he was Rachels lobster because lobsters mate for life. Ever since then we have called each other "our lobster".
Here's mine, it is on the top of my right foot:
Here's Duane's on his right calf:
Here's mine, it is on the top of my right foot:
Here's Duane's on his right calf:
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Happy Birthday to ME!!
Well, today was my birthday, I turned 33. Nothing really special. I had to go to school this morning, I worked last night so I tried to sleep till the kids got home, then Ryan had soccer practice. Duane did actually go out and buy cupcakes and ice cream. That was sweet, in the 12 yrs we have been married I have never had cake on my actual birthday unless my mom supplied it. It was nice he went and did that, guess he realized I wasn't to happy about getting older. I have been moping about it all week.
The only reason I really like birthdays is that I usually get to talk to my siblings. And this year every one of them remembered to call so that was cool, only downside to that is there are so many of them I spent most of the day on the phone, but I'm not complaining, I miss them all so much. Also, my friends at this website I stalk also remembered me and that was cool too. Definitely helped make a sad day a little brighter.
Hopefully I can get out of this mood I've been in all week. I have just been feeling really out of it and I can't figure out why. I know some of it is this getting older stuff which is stupid, I should just deal with it, since it's not like I can do anything about it. Oh well, my fix - I "plan" on Saturday to go get me another tattoo. I am pretty excited. Hopefully I won't chicken out :)
The only reason I really like birthdays is that I usually get to talk to my siblings. And this year every one of them remembered to call so that was cool, only downside to that is there are so many of them I spent most of the day on the phone, but I'm not complaining, I miss them all so much. Also, my friends at this website I stalk also remembered me and that was cool too. Definitely helped make a sad day a little brighter.
Hopefully I can get out of this mood I've been in all week. I have just been feeling really out of it and I can't figure out why. I know some of it is this getting older stuff which is stupid, I should just deal with it, since it's not like I can do anything about it. Oh well, my fix - I "plan" on Saturday to go get me another tattoo. I am pretty excited. Hopefully I won't chicken out :)
Monday, October 1, 2007
October Already??
Wow, I can't believe it is already October. The year is really flying by. Not much going on around here. Ryan finally got to have his 1st soccer game this weekend. He did great, he was very excited they won since his team did not win 1 game last year.
After the game I took the kids to the county fair. They had such a great time. I was really proud of Ryan, he was very creful not to lose his sister and made sure she was always buckled in well when they got on the rides. As much as they seem to be fighting lately it was really nice to see him take care of her and be so protective. Guess they really do love each other. Here's some pics from there. I still can't believe either of them went on the super shot. They are definitely much braver than me.
Super Shot:
Ryan & Ashlyn:
After the game I took the kids to the county fair. They had such a great time. I was really proud of Ryan, he was very creful not to lose his sister and made sure she was always buckled in well when they got on the rides. As much as they seem to be fighting lately it was really nice to see him take care of her and be so protective. Guess they really do love each other. Here's some pics from there. I still can't believe either of them went on the super shot. They are definitely much braver than me.
Super Shot:
Ryan & Ashlyn:
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