Excuse for not Blogging #12

I'M OFF TO PLAY!!

The temperature here is supposed to reach 33 degrees Celsius (not sure what that is in Fahrenheit) and that means it's the perfect day to spend cooling off in the pool! So, we're off to spend some time relaxing and swimming. I'm hopeful this day will go smoother than my last attempt. LOL!

Have a great day, all!

Excuse for not Blogging #11

I took the boys and went swimming all day.

And by swimming, I mean I cooked lunch (barbecued hot dogs), lathered sunscreen, swimsuited, goggled and water-winged three kids. Rolled up the pool cover, cleaned up lunch, supervised swim, carried baby around.

After they were in the water, I put son #2's goggles back on...then back on again, and again, and again and again. Decided to try a different pair of goggles and proceeded to put them on again, and again, and again, and again.

Son #2 needed to pee. Got him out of the water, ran to the bathroom, rolled down swim trunks...waited...wiped...rolled up swim trunks. Walked him back to the pool, put on his headband again and put the goggles back on. Again and again and again.

I finally got myself ready, grabbed the baby and hopped in the water.

Five minutes goes by and son #1 needs to pee....of course. Ran him to the bathroom, rolled down swim trunks...waited...he wiped...rolled up swim trunks.

Then I heard son #2 screaming outside. He needed to pee. Hauled him inside, ran him to the bathroom......

Rinse and repeat. Rinse and repeat. Rinse and repeat.

Note: Baby was being watched by a friend who was swimming.

Finally put son #2 down for a nap. Dried, diapered and dressed baby and put him down for a nap. Put son #1 in quiet time. "Quiet Time" is code for tiny bits of quiet interspersed with interruptions of the 'mommy-I-need' variety.

Finally some time to lay in the sun and relax. What's that? Oh. Son #2 needs to pee....again!

Yeah, that's a brief (hee, hee) over view of my day! How was yours?

Excuse for not Blogging #10

Too much to do!

Have a great weekend, all!

P.S. If you want a good laugh, head over to Marianne Arkins blog site and read this post from yesterday. But be warned it's not for the weak of stomach!

Excuse for not Blogging #9

Html SUCKS!! I have had nothing but problems, problems, problems all afternoon! I've tried 8 times to post this quiz I had taken online, but NO CAN DO! I keep getting this error that says "Closing tag has no matching opening tag: (/table)" or something like that. Except the brackets (), are actually the pointy ones < . Uh, not a computer geek. Could you speak to me in English, please!?

So before this computer takes flight - courtesy of me - I'm giving up for today! Oh, but just to be sure I can post this... (/ThisIsTheEndOfMyPost...SoWorkDarnIt!!!/)

Excuse for not Blogging #8

I took the boys swimming.

We had a blast!!

Excuse for not Blogging #7

Excuses, excuses, excuses. Seems that's all I'm writing these days. But the truth is, this day has just passed far too quickly. Not that I'm complaining...I'm watching the clock, waiting for it to get to 8:00 so I can put the kiddos to bed.

My hubby left town yesterday. No, he hasn't run out on me. LOL! He had to go away for work for a while. I'm not sure how long he'll be gone - anywhere from 5 to 8 days. *sigh* I'm kinda used to having him around. :-) And those hours between end-of-nap and bedtime, when the baby's tired and cranky and wanting to be held...yeah, those are long hours.

You know the worst of it? My DH took the laptop with him! Grrr. Okay, it is a work laptop that work paid for, but I was getting used to the luxury of sitting in my big comfy chair and blogging. And I was getting spoiled having the convenience of the internet literally at my fingertips, whether cooking supper, relaxing on the couch or lying in bed. Kinda sucks to have to sit at a computer desk again. Okay, that's beginning to sound a little spoiled. :-) But you know what I mean.

Anyways, today I decided to get out of the house and go for an Italian soda. Those are the drinks that have the flavorings of your choice, ice, club soda, whipped cream and a cherry on top. It's how I drown my sorrows. Well, that or chocolate. LOL!

So, what did you do today? Something fun and spontaneous? Wild and crazy? Same old, same old? Or were you just passing time, watching the clock until you could say "Yes, another day accomplished"?

Excuse for not Blogging # 6

Um, just didn't. I have no real reason. I was busy today and time got away from me. Oops.

But, just for that, I'll post a really good, embarrassing story about myself on Monday! Stay tuned!

Excuse for Not Blogging #5

I'm feeling wonky. I'm taking this new medication and it's making it hard to put two thoughts together. And my head hurts. And it's yucky out...overcast and drizzly. Blah.

So, I'm going to take it easy this afternoon. I'm curling up with a hot cup of coffee once the kiddos are in bed. *sigh*

Have a good day.

Excuse for not Blogging #4

Okay, I didn't post yesterday because I was...well, recovering. We had an awesome, though sleep-deprived, weekend. It was wonderful to see everyone again and get the chance to hang out like old times. We had six children in the house, ages 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and almost 1, but in the evenings they all went to bed and the time was ours. We shared some good laughs, a few practical jokes and, of course, lots of food and coffee! And we got the chance to play some music together again. Lots of work, but loads of fun!

Anyways, I came home with a bit of a chest cold and so spent yesterday curled up with a book, resting and reading! Unfortunately that meant I neglected this blog. Oops. But I had a day full of books, chocolate and coffee....just what the doctor ordered! LOL!

I hope you all had a great Easter spent with your loved ones! I hope I'm not the only one who enjoyed great fellowship, lots of laughter and, uh, gained a few pounds!

Excuse for not Blogging #3

I haven't the time today. I'm getting my nails done! And I'm cooking a big meal for friends.

What can I say? It's called priorities! LOL!

Excuse for not Blogging #2

Gone Fishin'!

Well, technically we're not fishing, but we are on a holiday of sorts. We've headed to my in-laws. We're going to relax there for a few days and enjoy being together. I'm also going to take in my first dinner theatre. My in-laws are taking my hubby and I, as well as my brother-in-law and his wife, to a dinner theatre on Sunday. Just the six of us and NO KIDS! Now, that's a holiday! LOL!

I'll be back on Wednesday. Have a great weekend, y'all!

Excuse for not Blogging #1

My mother always taught me that if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all! I'm heeding her advice (see mom, I do remember some things you taught me) and I plan to have a lazy day. I'm going to curl up with Fire Dancer, a new book by Colleen Coble, and help the heroine catch the arsonist! It'll make for an exciting afternoon. Nothing like chasing a bad guy from fire to fire to get the adrenaline pumping! Well, that and a dashing hero, of course! LOL!

So, you all have a good weekend. I'm off to get a cup of coffee and my book! Later.

P.S. I need to give a shout out to my brother. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!