VP Debate....

Y'all know I am a republican through and through, or if you didn't you do now. Anyway, I think both candidates did well last night. I was sitting there listening to them talk and trying not to become bored. (I am an action girl must have it or I will fall asleep.) I am looking at Joe's face while he is speaking and I realize that his forehead doesn't move, what is that all about. So I ask Kerry, "Do you see it?" He says, "See what?" His forehead, there are no wrinkles!! I mean the guy is twice as old as me and there are no wrinkles. When his eyebrows lift, his forehead stays without wrinkles. The sides have them but the rest is wrinkle free. How does that happen?? Is is hereditary or make up or bot ox? I really want to know. So I keep watching intently. Kerry says, that was a good point, what do you think?? Me? Well, I want to know what is up with his face, why are there no wrinkles?? Kerry..looks at me and says what?? What are you talking about?

So, I think it is time to head of to bed before he thinks I've lost it. There will be time tomorrow to contemplate the wrinkefreeness of Mr. Joe......

See, no wrinkles. OK, maybe I have lost it.......

Jammie Day Fun

Today was a perfect day to relax in our jammies. Yes, all day!! I even took the older kids to school in them. (luckily I didn't have to get out of the car) The girls really needed this and so did I. We accomplished so much. I changed the furniture around in the dinette area and the dining room, finished a couple sewing projects, trimmed the girls' hair and we even made m&m cookies!! I also day dreamed about vacation plans in February, any ideas people???

Grace still has a bit of a cold and cough so not going anywhere probably will do her some good. The attachment is getting better, but I tell you if you are contemplating not going when the time comes I would highly encourage you to think twice. It does help to be there during the initial meeting. I To Grace I am the meany that Baba handed her off to before heading back to work. I am also the one that took her to get shots, had to sit with her through the hospital during her bout with pneumonia and endless other terrible things. It is so hard to see her reject me but I am very patient and hanging in there. She will eventually want me to comfort her and I will be waiting.



They are finally starting to get along, won't be long now before they gang up on me. LOL

I am currently on a reversible pinafore kick, but they are cute right?? The fabric is leaves on one side and Thanksgiving print on the other. The denim skirt is made from an old pair of my jeans that no longer fit.

This is the crazy hair before the cut.....

And then the after, so much better. I don't think I cut it to crooked and you must ignore the cheesy crackers in her mouth.

This is Gracie's infamous "prayer face". She does this when we hold hands to pray before meals. She then holds her hand up to her face and giggle. I am not fast enough with the camera to catch that yet.

And finally, just when I thouhgt the sickness had left the house, Caleb comes home from school with pink eye!! Ugh, on to the doctors again...I think this is trip # 8 in the past three weeks...

Another funny...

I "borrowed" this from fellow blogger Tifanny again over at Gingham and RicRac and thought I'd share with y'all.

A Post Turtle

While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75 year old rancher, who's hand was caught in the gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man.
Eventually the topic got around to Obama and his bid to be our president.The old rancher said, 'Well, ya know, Obama is a 'Post Turtle''.
Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a 'post turtle' was.
The old rancher said, 'When your driving down a country road on you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a 'post turtle'.
The old rancher saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face so he continued to explain. 'You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there, and he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, and you just wonder what kind of idiot put him up there to begin with'.

I am King of Poo.....

Here me scream....

Ok, just had to get that out before a recap of the weekend. This is the nickname I was given by Hope after changing the fifth poo diaper today. (yes, and it's still early folks.)

We had a very relaxing weekend. Not much planned. Just some Saturday house work and Sunday driving around. We ended up taking the kids to the cider mill, where they played, had donuts, cider and then screamed like banshees when it was time to go. (OK, that was just Hope)



Lots of fun and nothing stressful.

So I thought. Monday comes around and I am sick again and so is Jake. Hope and Grace have a tummy bug and I am up to my eyes balls cleaning poo. Yes, I thought I would give y'all a visual because I am at my breaking point here. It's seems like everyone has been or is sick these past 4 weeks. Grace most likely has giardia, but the doctors say no. Keep in mind this is a tough bug to get rid of and it took me three tries to get Hope tested correctly. Grace has been tested once by a doctor who had no IA experience and didn't even get a complete blood work up on her.

I know this is all a part of parenting but come on can I have one day where the girls will poo on the potty and and one of us isn't sick??? Please?

Those of you that know me, know I am kidding. I mean yes, i would love a day without toxic diapers and sick kids, but that's part of parenting and it won't always be this way.....Some day I will be wishing they were still in diapers instead of going on dates, driving, staying out late and talking back!! LOL

The first two pictures above are in our back yard. The kids and I love to spread a blanket or sheet out and just enjoy the sunshine.

We also have, for your viewing pleasure a video. This is what happens when Grace has to hold anyone's hand. We pray before meals and this always gets a big laugh. (not the praying, Gracie's reaction to holding hands)

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A funny from another blogger....

I found this on Gingham & RicRac as I was browsing blogs while the kiddos were napping, playing with friends ect... I had to include it because I find myself saying or doing some of these things. It is just to funny.

"What I really meant to say was..."

1. **Fine** This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2. **Five Minutes** If I am getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3. **Nothing** This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4. **Go Ahead**This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5. **Loud Sigh** This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means I think you are an idiot and wonder why I am wasting my time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6. **That's Okay** This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7. **Thanks** A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' ... That will bring on a 'whatever').

8. **Whatever** Is a women's way of saying **@%#$ **YOU!

9. **Don't worry about it, I got it** Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.

And of course some more pictures of the cuteness. Here she is doing her breathing treatments. She doesn't seem to mind and I make a game of it. We'll see how long she finds this entertaining.