Language Barrier

Little Hauss is very vocal (no idea where he gets that from?) and has a great vocabulary for a 3 1/2 year old. He is a great conversationalist and really uses words in the right context. We are always amazed at some of the things he knows and says and the fact that he really KNOWS what he is saying!

Just a few things he says that might need an explanation:

Last mornin' = yesterday

Wammart = Wal Mart

For Me? (spoken really squeally like) = Is that for me?

Captain the hat = Cat in the Hat

Dvdv = movie/dvd

The mote = the remote

My beer = my juice (yes, he knows what beer is and he even fetches them for his momma!! - don't judge)

Poopy Head = well, this means exactly what it says! And he's usually yelling this at us when he is angry or frustrated. Such a sweet little angel dontcha think?

Baby Tater = Baby Tater Tot aka Cora (one of our friend's little girls who we referred to as a tater when she was itty bitty)

Beff, Kaffy or any name with a "th" in it is spoken with a "ff" sound - I am really working on this even though Beff and Kaffy don't seem to have any problems with this at all!

anything = nothing as in "what do you have in your hand?" - "anything" spoken very sly - hmmm...usually something that he's about to put in his mouth to get rid of the evidence

That's about all I can really think of for now....but he cracks us up everyday!!!!!! Love it! Well, except for being called a poopy head!

Cramming

That's what I used to do in college. I wasn't all lets put a whole pot of coffee on the night before a final and not sleep a wink but I was a little bit of a procrastinator. Well, that's not really the right word....hmmm, I was distracted! That's way better! I would attempt to study and do my work and then something else would inevitably come along that was just much more exciting! For instance, roomie and me would watch a movie or two, pop us some popcorn and then eventually take a study break - ya know, to study!! Now, with such a busy life, I feel more determined to get things done more efficiently.
So, I did it. I signed up and scheduled my first test! I'm one step (and $130 poorer) closer to my goal. I am taking the test on March 26. This isn't the one I'm terrified to take, but I'm not thinking that it'll just be a breeze either. I have some practice test materials and will really study/prepare for it as best I can. After this one, there is another test that is concentrated on the subject matter you want to teach in. Mine is math. I'm a number freak and ironically enough, I don't watch that show, but anyhow, I am really nervous about that test! I was looking up the info on it tonight and its only about 50-60 questions but I have to relearn to use a graphing calculator!!!! What??? I just want to do algebra! Can't I just take a test on 5x + 3y = 2z?? I LOVE some algebra and long division! I'm strange, I know, but what I don't love is geometry and graphing calculators!! Oh well, I'll just need to suck it up and figure it out.
I guess now I'll be spending more time on studying and less on facebook!!!

Daylight Savings Time

Is not my best friend like it used to be - ya know, before mommyhood!

For all mommies....there are two weeks we dislike more than any other week in during the whole year - Spring Forward and Fall Backwards! It turns a kid into a monster most likely!

I do have to say Spring is a bit better than Fall only because wake up time is a little later, but their little body clocks are set in stone most of the time! Bedtime is worse only because its so late!
Now, after about a week, it gets back to normal - whatever that is? and we are on our way for another happy 6 months!

I personally like having longer days and the warmer weather, but this day kicks my arse every time! I can't manage to get to bed at a decent hour and then I'm dragging all day!!!! I'll perk up tomorrow I'm sure!

Spring Fever

Ok, I am still trying to wrap my stuffed up head around the fact that on Monday we had inches and inches of snow.....and this weekend it is 80 degrees!!! I know that March is in like a Lion and out like a Lamb, but in a week??

I really don't care as long as it stays around!!! It is absolutely beautiful! We've been at the park the past two days, cooked out, cold beer in my new monogrammed koozie, and just have completely taken in this weather! It's great!

Saturday morning Little Hauss and I worked diligently in his room and the living room sorting through toys, books and clothes. We had a trash bag (not very big!), a keep pile and a "baby" toy pile. We aren't ready to donate anything just yet.....never know when another one will come along! He did very well....much better than I ever expected! He didn't throw a fit or fight me on anything that we were planning to store in the attic. In fact, he loves helping put things in the attic so much, he was very excited to put things in the bags. All in all, his closet and toy box are cleaned out - just in time for new clothes and more toys I'm sure.

Sunday, Hubby's brother's family came in and we let the boys play for hours!!! We ate lunch at the in-laws and then ventured out to the park again. They had so much fun playing on the jungle gym while the big boys flew some kites! He fell out for a few hours after that and I took that time to get his Easter basket stash....even though I'll probably need a few baskets!!! I went a little overboard...oh well! We'll be at the beach, so I got him lots of fun stuff for that as well!

All Fixed Up

I got my subie back!!! And it sounds marvelous! My car guy LOVES me. Including labor, I got a new muffler, ball joint, alignment, and a few other piddly things for about $400! Labor alone can make a girl cry, and I did oh boy, but they were tears of JOY! My car is back AND it is street legal!!!! No more reject sticker on there!!!

I'm so glad I got my little car back because I've been hitching rides all over town for 2 days and stealing Hubby's BIG truck when I need some wheels! I love driving the truck but parking is a whole different story! I have to find a section with plenty of room to make sure I don't run over any other cars!!! Really, its that big!

So, we have lots to do today. Hubby is working this morning so we are on our own. No worries, I have a plan to clean out Little Haaus' toys and clothes. I ended up buying him some 5T pants yesterday and then made him try on the shorts we had from last summer and only 4 pairs fit!!! So, its about time to do some spring cleaning. Thank goodness I'll be going to the beach in about a month. I will need to do some shopping!

We also have a few errands.....we'll see how well he does with parting with toys before we decided if we'll venture out! Wish me luck!

Muffled!

Took my car for an (overdue) inspection.....it was rejected! I kind of thought it might be, but still needed to take it.

Need:

Completely new exhaust system/muffler
New break light - ummmm, still trying to figure out why no one mentioned this one to me
Left rear wheel cylinder
Left lower ball joint

I don't even know what some of those are and I really don't care as long as they get fixed and I pass inspection.

Don't worry, I did not take it to Valvoline and deal with the same ol' shiot! BUT, I do have a guy and he loves me, so, we're good! I just hope my wallet feels the same after all this!

Love this!

I have occassionaly stopped on PBS to hear these women and tonight they had a special and it is wonderful! I love music. All kinds. I especially love harmonies and hearing all the voices interwine!

I'm really tempted to buy tickets to their show but Hubby probably wouldn't go. They aren't cheap, but we'll see!!

Check them out. Celtic Woman!