I'm a planner. That is not a secret. I drive a lot of my friends crazy with this trait, but I just like to know what's going to happen and when. I think secretly some of them like it because its one less thing they have to worry about. I'll just do it.
So, since Hubby works midnight shift, we do alot of scheduling and communicating via E-mail. He isn't the best at keeping a calendar, so I have to remind him of days he needs off for events and trips. It works for us. This morning, I had an e-mail concerning August dates. I know you think that August is soooooo far away, but notsomuch. I started jotting down his abnormal work schedule and it was then that I noticed some problems. THIS is why you plan ahead. I've said before I have a few trips scheduled to the beach and those weekend, Hubby was supposed to be on Daddy Duty with Little Hauss - notsomuch!!!!
My in-laws are great and very rarely turn us down when we need help with Little Hauss, but I hate to infridge on them anymore than necessary! Those particular trips were planned (after discussion with Hubby) to ensure that he could be with Little Hauss. NOW, both are in a mess. We (meaning me)need to make arrangements for childcare (I'm not sure Hubby even has the babysitter's numbers in his phone).
So, I called Hubby and informed him that I replied to his email along with every single event/trip that has been scheduled from TODAY through SEPTEMBER!!! I also asked if we could actually sit down tonight and discuss all of the dates in person so we both were on the same page and to address any problems or conerns! Maybe just maybe, between my desk calendar, my planner, the wall calendar in our kitchen, and that e-mail, we won't have any major surprises! (And, yes, I do need ALL of those)
3.24.2009
3.22.2009
Marriage Counseling
Whenever we do home improvement projects we go through a mini marriage counseling session! You learn to compromise, communicate, and control tempers! It's fantastic when its all over, but Hell through the process!
We started off the morning clearing out limbs and brush at my parents house (yes, they have a house here even though they live in ATL) from where Hubby had taken down a tree a while back. We have a wood stove, so we got the firewood and left the rest for another day. Well, yesterday was the day, so we started early and had it done in about 2 hours. It took 6 truck loads to move the huge pile to the street to be picked up! Halfway through, we thought it would have been a better idea to rent a chipper and make mulch....oh well! Little Hauss was a big helper and even got to drive the truck with daddy!
We got home, fixed lunch, and then started another project I've been begging for since Christmas!!! My new light fixtures in the kitchen. I've had the fixtures since then, but we've not had the time to do it! If I had thought ahead, I would have taken a before picture, but let me tell ya, it wasn't pretty! There was an old school brass and wood ceiling fan and a standard globe light! And, to make it worse, the fan was over the eating area - don't know who thought of that, but not a good idea!
This is my new fixture above the prep/kitchen area. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! I was a little nervous of the brightness of the light due to a darker shade, but its great!
This is our new fixture for our eat in part of the kitchen!!! Only 6 attempts and 2 trips to the hardware store for this one! It was a bear! The wiring and feeding through all the little parts was a mess! Hubby finally got it done and I was estactic! This one is my favorite. It really looks so much better than what I had before!
We started off the morning clearing out limbs and brush at my parents house (yes, they have a house here even though they live in ATL) from where Hubby had taken down a tree a while back. We have a wood stove, so we got the firewood and left the rest for another day. Well, yesterday was the day, so we started early and had it done in about 2 hours. It took 6 truck loads to move the huge pile to the street to be picked up! Halfway through, we thought it would have been a better idea to rent a chipper and make mulch....oh well! Little Hauss was a big helper and even got to drive the truck with daddy!
We got home, fixed lunch, and then started another project I've been begging for since Christmas!!! My new light fixtures in the kitchen. I've had the fixtures since then, but we've not had the time to do it! If I had thought ahead, I would have taken a before picture, but let me tell ya, it wasn't pretty! There was an old school brass and wood ceiling fan and a standard globe light! And, to make it worse, the fan was over the eating area - don't know who thought of that, but not a good idea!
This is my new fixture above the prep/kitchen area. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! I was a little nervous of the brightness of the light due to a darker shade, but its great!
This is our new fixture for our eat in part of the kitchen!!! Only 6 attempts and 2 trips to the hardware store for this one! It was a bear! The wiring and feeding through all the little parts was a mess! Hubby finally got it done and I was estactic! This one is my favorite. It really looks so much better than what I had before!NOW, I have another fan in the living room that I'll need to spray paint and we should be done with this area. Next, we move onto the bathroom. All kinds of plans in there!
3.20.2009
Springtime Fun with Family
Hubby's brother's family was in a few weekends ago and we had a great time catching up! The weather was beautiful, so the boys had a great day of climbing trees, flying kites and just hanging out! Here are some pics of the wonderful day!
Cousins climbing tree
Cousins with Mauggie and Papa (do you see the cow spotted truck? - yes, my brother in law owns a Chick-fil -A and he got this for his great work in 2008 - EAT MORE CHICKEN!)
Spiderman Kite
Flying the kite
Best Buds!
Cousins climbing tree
Cousins with Mauggie and Papa (do you see the cow spotted truck? - yes, my brother in law owns a Chick-fil -A and he got this for his great work in 2008 - EAT MORE CHICKEN!)
Spiderman Kite
Flying the kite
Best Buds! Catch Up
It's Friday - my day off! My day to catch up on what I've put off earlier in the week.
The only reason I have time to blog is because I am waiting for the first load of laundry to be done so I can start another before I leave to finish my errands!
I am kind of regretting my date with the couch and FoodTV yesterday....kind of!! I really enjoyed a little quiet time and watching something other than Noggin! Now, I'm paying for it.
To top it off, Hubby took Little Hauss to school this morning so I got to sleep in - until 8:45!!!! That's completely not me! I was greatful for the rest, but then I got up in a frenzy wondering how I was going to get everything done! I'm a morning person, so I was a little out of my element. Usually by 9, I've already accomplished so much!
So, with all my errands and chores to get done around the house, I did have time for a peidicure!! I haven't had one since last summer sometime, so it was refreshing! I almost passed out in the chair massager. YES, this was on my to-do list! I specifically waited until today because everyone else would be at work. I've just given up on weeknights and Saturdays! I was in and out in less than 45 mins! Hubby might be jealous since I didn't take him with me....yes, he gets pedis and LOVES them!!! Everyone needs well kept feet!!
Well, now I have to go back to the store for a few items I forgot and were totally on my list (which is kind of hard to follow when it is buried in your purse in the cart underneath all the produce bags)! So, off to the store, a Walmart run (due to the fact that I can't very well print out my state taxes without paper) and then to pick up little hauss!!
So, maybe just maybe I'll get all my stuff done by tomorow what was supposed to be done by today!!!
The only reason I have time to blog is because I am waiting for the first load of laundry to be done so I can start another before I leave to finish my errands!
I am kind of regretting my date with the couch and FoodTV yesterday....kind of!! I really enjoyed a little quiet time and watching something other than Noggin! Now, I'm paying for it.
To top it off, Hubby took Little Hauss to school this morning so I got to sleep in - until 8:45!!!! That's completely not me! I was greatful for the rest, but then I got up in a frenzy wondering how I was going to get everything done! I'm a morning person, so I was a little out of my element. Usually by 9, I've already accomplished so much!
So, with all my errands and chores to get done around the house, I did have time for a peidicure!! I haven't had one since last summer sometime, so it was refreshing! I almost passed out in the chair massager. YES, this was on my to-do list! I specifically waited until today because everyone else would be at work. I've just given up on weeknights and Saturdays! I was in and out in less than 45 mins! Hubby might be jealous since I didn't take him with me....yes, he gets pedis and LOVES them!!! Everyone needs well kept feet!!
Well, now I have to go back to the store for a few items I forgot and were totally on my list (which is kind of hard to follow when it is buried in your purse in the cart underneath all the produce bags)! So, off to the store, a Walmart run (due to the fact that I can't very well print out my state taxes without paper) and then to pick up little hauss!!
So, maybe just maybe I'll get all my stuff done by tomorow what was supposed to be done by today!!!
3.19.2009
Busy May-Bee?
I have a to-do list a mile long! I love my lists! They keep me sane as well as getting a little warm fuzzy when I cross something off! I write down things I did that weren't on the original list just so I can cross it off! Crazy I know!
So, today, I got off at 3, came home and made myself really comfortable on the couch and caught up on some FoodTV!!! I figured I deserved a little R&R!! Little Hauss is with the grandparents for the afternoon, so I had complete quiet!
Now that I have to be somewhere in a half an hour I'm realizing that I should have used my few hours of free time wisely.....oh well, I guess it'll wait until tomorrow!
So, today, I got off at 3, came home and made myself really comfortable on the couch and caught up on some FoodTV!!! I figured I deserved a little R&R!! Little Hauss is with the grandparents for the afternoon, so I had complete quiet!
Now that I have to be somewhere in a half an hour I'm realizing that I should have used my few hours of free time wisely.....oh well, I guess it'll wait until tomorrow!
Guarded
Apparently I grind my teeth while I sleep! I say this because I just have to believe the dentist when he says such things since, duh, I'm asleep and he is a dentist! I noticed a few years ago, well, maybe more than a few, since Little Hauss is 3 1/2 now and I know that this started BLH (Before Little Hauss). I'm am choosing to say a few because I'm just not ready to admit that Little Hauss is more than a "few" years old....another story!
Ok. So, more than a few years ago, I started experiencing headaches when I woke up. I of course tried to self diagnose and treat - its a damn headache, deal with it like everyone else does - lots of advil/tylenol and a large soda! Nothing like a caffiene headache - which by the way, doesn't really present itself until about 11am, so I should have known that this was not the case sooner than I did.
I proceeded to "treat" or self medicate if you will, for a while, or as long as the pills allowed! When that "treatment" did not work so well, I just pretty much gave up. I just happened to go to the dentist for my normal 6 month checkup (yes, I go every 6 months) and that's when he told me the news. I grind and clench my teeth at night. He came to this conclusion by just looking at my teeth and without really asking if any other symptoms presented. He then asked me if I ever woke up with headaches. Well, yes, DR. I do! So there! Problem solved. I go back, get fitted for a mouth guard and we are on our merry way. Notsomuch!
First of all, I have NEVER had braces, a retainer, etc. I didn't need to wear mouth pieces for sleeping or whatever. This was definitely an eye opener! I was religous about this guard. It is made from acrylic and is not very comfortable. Since I am not used to this contrapment in my mouth, it causes me to salivate profusely and proceed to drool while sleeping - THANKS! It did work! No more headaches! But, the teeth were somewhat sensative in the morning.
After about a month or so, I realized it was missing - and then found PIECES of it scattered in the bedroom! Thanks to our little baby girl - aka our boxer dog Zoey!!! She thought she'd have a little $200 snack!!! NOT fun! I got it remade (at a discount thank goodness) so we were golden.
Well, we moved and I kind of never wore it again. I knew where it was, but thought I was good, so just left it in the drawer!!!
Do you know what happens when you do that? First of all, the grinding/clenching does NOT stop even though you feel better. The headaches come back and your teeth move ever so slightly!!! I know this because I have the headaches again AND now I can start to feel little "blemishes" on my teeth. I can't think of how to describe it really, but there is a change, and its enough that I've noticed!
So, last night, I dig deep in that drawer, find the guard, give it good scrub, and pop (or force) into my mouth and wince in pain from the tightness!!! OUCH! I'm shocked at just how much my teeth have shifted. OR, maybe it was always this tight, but since I was so good about wearing it, it just never bothered me that much!
Well, I figured I paid all that good money for it to help me so I might as well let it!!!
I guess I'm back to drooling on pillows, but its all worth it for the lack of pain!!!
Ok. So, more than a few years ago, I started experiencing headaches when I woke up. I of course tried to self diagnose and treat - its a damn headache, deal with it like everyone else does - lots of advil/tylenol and a large soda! Nothing like a caffiene headache - which by the way, doesn't really present itself until about 11am, so I should have known that this was not the case sooner than I did.
I proceeded to "treat" or self medicate if you will, for a while, or as long as the pills allowed! When that "treatment" did not work so well, I just pretty much gave up. I just happened to go to the dentist for my normal 6 month checkup (yes, I go every 6 months) and that's when he told me the news. I grind and clench my teeth at night. He came to this conclusion by just looking at my teeth and without really asking if any other symptoms presented. He then asked me if I ever woke up with headaches. Well, yes, DR. I do! So there! Problem solved. I go back, get fitted for a mouth guard and we are on our merry way. Notsomuch!
First of all, I have NEVER had braces, a retainer, etc. I didn't need to wear mouth pieces for sleeping or whatever. This was definitely an eye opener! I was religous about this guard. It is made from acrylic and is not very comfortable. Since I am not used to this contrapment in my mouth, it causes me to salivate profusely and proceed to drool while sleeping - THANKS! It did work! No more headaches! But, the teeth were somewhat sensative in the morning.
After about a month or so, I realized it was missing - and then found PIECES of it scattered in the bedroom! Thanks to our little baby girl - aka our boxer dog Zoey!!! She thought she'd have a little $200 snack!!! NOT fun! I got it remade (at a discount thank goodness) so we were golden.
Well, we moved and I kind of never wore it again. I knew where it was, but thought I was good, so just left it in the drawer!!!
Do you know what happens when you do that? First of all, the grinding/clenching does NOT stop even though you feel better. The headaches come back and your teeth move ever so slightly!!! I know this because I have the headaches again AND now I can start to feel little "blemishes" on my teeth. I can't think of how to describe it really, but there is a change, and its enough that I've noticed!
So, last night, I dig deep in that drawer, find the guard, give it good scrub, and pop (or force) into my mouth and wince in pain from the tightness!!! OUCH! I'm shocked at just how much my teeth have shifted. OR, maybe it was always this tight, but since I was so good about wearing it, it just never bothered me that much!
Well, I figured I paid all that good money for it to help me so I might as well let it!!!
I guess I'm back to drooling on pillows, but its all worth it for the lack of pain!!!
3.18.2009
Public Speaking
If you know me, then you know that I love to talk. I can talk to anyone or anything. I don't need to have reciprocation! Really, sometimes I'm pretty sure that things come out of my mouth and they are just for my benefit! I talked to myself all the time in my office. I'm sure my boss thinks I'm nuts...well, she probably figured that out a long time ago!
So, our family was asked to do a reading in church for this Sunday during service. We accepted. Hubby doesn't read out loud or in front of anyone. No biggie, I'll do it. I was told that I would be emailed the material or scripture or something about 2 weeks ago. I haven't seen ANYTHING yet!!!!! I'm starting to freak out here people!
I do NOT like public speaking. It may be a shock to you, but really, I DON'T!!! I can talk talk talk all day to small groups, friends, co workers, or even some random stranger in the grocery store line, BUT I do not speak to audiences!
I said yes because it is an honor and we are trying to be more involved in our Church now that I'm older and have a family, yada yada and I was excited that they asked us!
SO, now its Wednesday, the week OF the reading, and NADA!!!! I just wanted to be as prepared as possible, maybe print it out bigger and be able to practice!!!!!
I've emailed the contact and haven't heard anything yet, but I'm hoping to get something today!!!! I guess I'll just have to deal with it because now its already been submitted to the bulletin and our names printed, so I can't pass the buck!!! I just hate not being in control....
So, our family was asked to do a reading in church for this Sunday during service. We accepted. Hubby doesn't read out loud or in front of anyone. No biggie, I'll do it. I was told that I would be emailed the material or scripture or something about 2 weeks ago. I haven't seen ANYTHING yet!!!!! I'm starting to freak out here people!
I do NOT like public speaking. It may be a shock to you, but really, I DON'T!!! I can talk talk talk all day to small groups, friends, co workers, or even some random stranger in the grocery store line, BUT I do not speak to audiences!
I said yes because it is an honor and we are trying to be more involved in our Church now that I'm older and have a family, yada yada and I was excited that they asked us!
SO, now its Wednesday, the week OF the reading, and NADA!!!! I just wanted to be as prepared as possible, maybe print it out bigger and be able to practice!!!!!
I've emailed the contact and haven't heard anything yet, but I'm hoping to get something today!!!! I guess I'll just have to deal with it because now its already been submitted to the bulletin and our names printed, so I can't pass the buck!!! I just hate not being in control....
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