My Sweat Pea

Fun fun Saturday. The boys slept at their grandma's house last night. So me and my cute little girl had some 1-on-1 time that we NEVER get. It was so nice being able to give her my undivided attention.
Some things I learned about Hailey:
1. She only recognises her "cell phone" as being a phone. Pull-along phones apparently don't look like phones anymore =).
2. She loves playing basketball.
3. She calls her daddy "Da-ee" soooo cute!
4. She knows that our dog loves stuffed animals and tries sharing hers with the dog!
5. She dances whenever the singing puppy sings.
6. She loves to feed everyone. I give her a piece of banana, she gives me a piece.

My boys are sooooooo loud and demand so much attention, she tends to just get lost in the comotion. That was one of the best evenings I've had in a while.

Anyways, today we dropped Hailey off with her grandma, and we went to an auction! It's one of the few things me and my husband LOVE doing together. So we definately take advantage of it. It's like a date for us =). A little advertising: Superior Auction, LLC. best auction company I have ever seen. I am literally addicted to following these auctioneers around the area. Not only are they awesome at their jobs, but they are so entertaining to listen to! You can view some of their upcoming auctions at www.superiorauction.net Definately check them out, you won't be dissapointed!!

So we went. Great living estate auction. We came out with some tow chains, cabinet, garden bench, precious moments ornaments (another obsession of mine), wine accessories, and a BEAUTIFUL *Fenton* jewelry box with matching brooch and necklace of a butterflies in their famous glass. Absolutely gorgeous.

And yes, I will get pics of the truck up soon. My husband MADE me sit in the back on lawnchairs drinking beer late at night. Wow.........so if you want to take pictures of the "hicks" and send it to your friends, you can run past our house at night.

Walgreens is a joke

Blech.....so sick......everyone's sick.

But life goes on. I had to bring John to his yearly check-up. He did okay. Cried the entire time about getting a shot (4 actually), but he lucked out and didn't have to get them because he's running a fever, and the shots could make it go even higher. No thankyou. So he didn't get them. Even though he still insisted on getting ice cream afterwards.

Then off to Walgreens to fill his meds/inhaler that his dr ordered. 1 hour later, I finally emerge from that craphole. The stupid blonde bimbo behind the counter put my son's (John) meds under an Adam's account. Yeah.....he wouldn't be too happy when his insurance billed him, lol. So I had to wait some more. Not a good day to be PMSing. That girl was two seconds away from getting her head torn off and shoved up her asshole. I was literally clenching my teeth trying not to tear her a new one.

When I'm sick, PMSing, and generally having a less-than-par day, just stay away. Will's been driving me up the wall. His meds are definately too low of a dose. Need to get that checked soon. But his grandma is taking him overnight tonight. A little breather for me.

But I still have too much to do. I need to start cleaning b/c you seriously can't even see my kitchen floor. I've been too busy/sick to do anything. I guess our good friend is coming over so that Joe can show off his new truck. Not nessasary considering the health of the whole family right now. But what can I do? I think I'm going to call the piano repair guy now and take things into my own hands.

John's birthday. K's b-day

Well, K's b-day was fun. Enjoyed the Gamblers game. We all were unreasonably drunk. I ended up getting picked up by my husband very early/very late. Long story. Mostly to deal with me drunk dialing. Yeah....holy man. But it was cool. I'm just not used to bar-hopping like that I guess. I just know I danced 'til my legs were sore.

We went shopping while we were down there. Crystal got some new cute sneaks. I got some cute heels (that the strap broke on while I was SITTING at the game. yay) and some shirts.

So today.....I skipped church because I needed more time. Oopsie! I bought John's cake (Spiderman!!) bought some wrapping paper, took John to my mom's house. She had him open presents there. LOVED his Mario shirts. Go Mom! Wayne's still pretty sore, so they needed to stay home.

And off to Appleton we went! Hailey was outrageos! She definately woke up on the wrong side of the crib this morning. She cried the whole way there. She barely sat still for dinner, cake, and presents, but then she did great once I let her loose in the toddler area. John and Will were winning tickets left and right. I played a few games. Helped John win a bunch. John rode the bumper cars which was SO CUTE!! Then Hailey rode the carousel. Aunt Elisa, Uncle Aaron, and Ethan also made it! Ethan's getting so big! Both he and Hailey had so much fun in the ball pit!

We cashed in our tickets, the boys came out with arm-loads of stuff. Then we went to the Fox River mall. Didn't do a whole lot there. All we basically did was decide on our new fridge at Sears and I got new earrings. Apparently I bought gauging earrings, and my ears still feel like they are on fire. Joe's calling me a pansie, but I don't care! It hurts! Noooo....I am NOT going to gauge my ears. Gayest thing I've ever seen......

On our way home I decided to stop at a car lot, b/c we've been in the market for a new truck (not NEW, but you know). We finally made our minds up on a '95 Ford (F-150 or F-350 I'm not sure, I had to pee) but we are going back tomorrow to check with the dealer and discuss prices. Hopefully tomorrow I will have new pics to post of it. Yes, it's a Ford, and yes, I'm a Chevy girl. But this truck is actually built very strong. Weird, right? Lol. If this truck actually stays with Joe for more than a year, I will change my opinion of Fords.

The only part the stunk about today was that I FORGOT MY CAMERA!!! I could just kick myself. Literally. I was soooo mad. Then I send Joe to the gas station to buy one. He comes back with a lighter, no camera. What?! Seriously?! Lol. But overall John had the best birthday yet

K-lee's b-day

K, I lied, I'm up early enough to sit on the comp. Didn't think I would have time considering Mike came over last night and we were up late. Well, no....I went to bed at midnight. My husband came to bed at 3 =). Boys will be boys. But he still got up to bring his son to school! What a trooper!

Tomorrow I will be posting some awesome pics of K-lee's b-day tonight. And I'm bringing the camcorder, but unfortunately I can't put it on the internet until I get a new DVD ripper. I lost the serial # off of my nice one, and I'm almost positive I never registered it. So that's a complete loss. But I'm giving her the DVD anyways as part of her b-day present.

And Sunday we are celebrating John's b-day!! His b-day is actually Monday (30th), but he wants to go to Funset Blvd (i wanna go to FunPlace like Willie did!) so off to Appleton we go!!

So unless I get comp time after the party, Sunday you won't hear from me. Joe and the boys go to Sunda School at 8:15. Joe's teaching the younger kids this week! Then off to a Perkin's breakfast, then bombing it down to Appleton. Yay!

New swimsuit.

Holy wah, what a busy day yesterday.

I got a new swimsuit. Took me FOREVER to find one. A white tankini with an open back. There were sooooo many bikinis that I wanted, but unfortunately being pregnant with my daughter had given me sooo many stretchmarks that my tummy looks like I got attacked by a bear. I'm not the type to have plastic surgery or anything, but if I ever save enough money, I'm lazering the shit outta them. =D

I went out to eat with my husband's family to celebrate his dad's b-day. It was nice. Kids were good for the most part.

Then I had to bring Will to his mom's house. And of course I forgot his meds. I always do. I remembered about 4 blocks from my house, but I was running late to get to my school, so there was no turning back.

And I didn't get to stay long at school. I didn't get a chance to practice my skills at much as I should have, but I least I got a new testing booklet to study from!

Then I had to rush home, grab the meds, drop them off, go to the store and buy a bunch of mini-products for my vacay in GB tomorrow. K-lee's b-day and we have a full adgenda. 1. Leave around noon 2. Go shopping 3.Swim at the hotel and beg them to let us check in early. 4. Take showers and get ready for....5.Going to a Gambler's game! And get tore up. 6. Stumble back to our hotel and finish the night out in their bar/lounge and pool.

Sounds like fun? Hell ya it does. Lol, I didn't even celebrate my b-day, but I'm super-excited about Kay's. Maybe cuz mine was on a Tuesday =). But either way, it's going to be a sweet time. I probably won't post anything tomorrow. I will definately be to busy. So Happy Early B-day Kay!

---Me and K-lee rockin my wedding

Worry-wart, Will's wrestling

I didn't get to do a whole lot of internet stuff today. Busy busy busy.

I'm dog-sitting again. Well, sorta. I have to make frequent trips to my parents' house to check ont their dogs. They are in Milwaukee right now. My step-dad just got his tumor operated on AGAIN. So hopefull this is the last time we have to do this. Marinette doctors are seriously the most unqualified doctors around. So he went to Milwaukee. THANK GOD. Unfortunately, even though this time they got the entire tumor out of his brain, there's a chance that "tumor dust" can regrow the same tumor. So my fingers are crossed. Mom's a wreck. I hate seeing her like this. But he's in recovery and doing well. He should be back home in a few days! Yay!

And Will had his first wrestling meet tonight. On the way home I treated him to McDonalds and gave him the whole "it ain't over 'til it's over" and "don't give up, keep pushing yourself" and just giving him overall pointers to help him out for next week's meet. I noticed that he seemed not to really have his heart in it tonight. I think I should take him off his meds for his meets and let that wild beast loose. lol.

So with the renovations, the hospitals, the sports, the frequent doc appts, the birthdays, the school tests, etc....I really am juggling a ton. So if I seem spaced out, forgetful, or jittery, that's why. But I wouldn't trade it for the world =)

---Shaking before the match

Meds, Cinderella, growing up

An easy Sunday.
I need to take a shower yet. It's 2pm. That's gross. Lol.

Soooo....I don't think Will's meds are working. Then again, his doctor always puts him on the lowest dose whenever we switch brands. There hasn't been much of a change from when he wasn't on meds and now. Today he got caught sneaking toys to sunday school. Then he decided to start making paper airplanes during the sermon. At least we stopped it before he started throwing them...lol

And I took the boys to the play "Cinderella" last night. Well, Hailey didn't go. But Will was definately the worse of the two boys.

I'm working on a picture collage for my daughter. Unfortunately my good photo editing software is on my actual computer, and this stupid laptop has crap. So it's not turning out the greatest. But next week I am going out and purchasing some crappy Walmart photo editing software, lol.

And I've been going through kids' clothes today. I realized something. Within the next 2 years, give or take, John will be about in the same size clothes as Will. He's closing the gap. John is in size 4 pants, which is normal. But his shirts are around 5-6. He's not even a little chubby. He's just so big!! And Will is STILL in a size 8. I've noticed my "little boy" storage is growing smaller and smaller. But Will's petite, and John's an ox.

Well, I need to finish cleaning. We are (yes again) having a bbq. So I must prepare. Our friend is bringing a new "chickie" here supposedly. So off I go!

Gotta love the West End!

It's before 8:00 AM and I'm already cranky. Yay.... after hearing about Will's wonderful use of language at his mother's house, I was looking forward to sending him to school. It's my chance for a break. Living with someone with Will's condition is hard. A classmate of mine had given up an adopted child because of it. But...of course...school had to be cancelled today. Marinette had only a 2-hour delay. But not Menominee, oh no, that would MAKE SENSE!

So I truck on. Knowing that on Thursday, God will give me a wonderful break. Will is back on his meds. But meds don't stop what he's been doing lately. Sailor talk. Yup, really vulgar language. Of course me and my husband swear occasionally, but never dirty talk.

And I know damn well who he's learning this stuff from. My neighbors. The first week of us living at our house, a neighbor child jumped on the roof of my car and told Will to "S++k my d++k" And ALL THE KIDS are like that around here. Such a nice house in a crap-shoot neighborhood. But there's not much I can do. I can't tell Will he's not allowed to play with anyone, and I can't tell the parents because they are JUST as bad. I hate to judge, but they are DEGENERATES!

But Will is writing an apology letter as I type, and he will be doing busy work for most of the day. Too bad I cleaned my house almost spotless yesterday, that would have given him something to do.

ON HIGHER NOTES: Will started wrestling, and I hear he is doing amazing at it! All that practice with his little brother =). Joe got hired from UW-Marinette to play drums in a play. Yay! Hailey is overcoming her fear of stairs. She's actually trying to climb them by herself. Super job! And we got rid of Oscar. No more barking, or biting people, or having the mailman stop delivering mail to our block, lol. I'll miss the little guy, but our house is sooooo much less stressful with him gone.

A tibute to Oscar---

Haircuts, snowforts, appointments, oh my!

Yaya, a new bloggie for me to putz with in the morning before the kids wake up. Nothing like drinking a cup of Joe and relaxing before my hectic days start. My mini therapy.

Will's got an appointment this Thursday to be put back on his meds. His insurance finally pulled through, and we ARE HAPPY! The poor kid has been eating lunch in the office at school because he got banned from the lunchroom.

I can't imagine what it's like to have ADHD of ADD. Not being able to control yourself. Will is doing much better at home with his control, and that makes us hopeful that someday he won't need these meds. Our biggest fear is the bipolar, IF he has it. I cried when his dr. said he may have it. Poor kid....

And Hailey's starting to stand all on her own! Yay! I couldn't be more proud. She reminds me soooo much of her grandpa. Especially being a trouble maker, lol.

Nothing's ever really new with John. He'll be starting preschool this coming Fall, but that's about it. And he's OBSESSED with Mario Party 8. I think we all are. He's been very whiny lately. I think he's very tired with the winter. Aren't we all? I've been sending the boys outside more lately to get rid of their "cabin fever." They built a snow fort yesterday!!

And we got haircuts! I did both the boys', but I got mine done by my super-talented friend, Whitney. Hailey's growing a mullet, but that's okay. So is her dad =). I should probably cut his today.

Our haircuts-----