Random Tuesday Thoughts

Wow, is it Tuesday already? I feel like I just did this... although it probably has been a week since losing my mind.

The car is a magical place for me where both my kids fall asleep, even when they don't want to and fight it to the end. Ahh, serenity.

Blueberry pancakes aren't has hard to make from scratch as I originally thought. If you want the recipe, message me.

Ugh, why is it that Tuesdays are always packed full of errands? Need to get LB a haircut, which (according to what happened last time) will be a painful experience for all involved.

Considering I'm already awake (usually) by 5am, this whole work-out-in-the-morning thing is pretty good. I like having gym time, but not sacrificing kid time.

It's going to be in the high 70s today. I think it might be a day to spend outside. Screw you, errands.

With all the kid toys out there, that are brightly colored and plastic and generally cartoon-like, where are the realistic ones?? All my boys want to play with is my cell phone or my camera or my computer. They need to make shiny silver kid toys that resemble parents' ones, except they can't accidentally butt-dial Daddy (true story of my 6 month old).

*sigh* So much to do still. Yesterday, I managed to tackle the floors and the couch. Still need to clean the bedrooms and bathrooms in anticipation for Grandpa R & Mimi's visit.

Anyone been to Yosemite? We're thinking of a family trip, but wondering if there are any kid-friendly things to do (i.e., not hiking up Mt. Whitney or anything).

Toooootally not ready

LB is back in diapers. After one day of trying the whole underwear thing, I just realized that he is not ready for that. The first time he peed, I thought he was pouring apple juice on the floor (since he was standing in front of the open fridge), and yelled "NO!". Um, big mistake. He freaked. Then, within 30 minutes of incident #1, he peed again... twice. Even after I put him on the potty and told him that's where peepee goes and blah blah blah. Clearly didn't get the concept.

So, that's fine with me. I don't have to run around looking for public bathrooms everywhere we go. And LB totally didn't mind sitting around in wet undies, so I don't think I can use the comfort angle just yet.

JC's getting better at sleeping through the night, but he's not ready to move into the big boys' room with LB because he wakes up at 6:30am. Holy cow, that's early. Plus, he's a talker. He babbles to himself sometimes at about 4am, which would wake LB... and I definitely don't need a cranky, over-tired toddler.

So that's the scoop. We have Hubby's parents coming to visit, which would complicate potty-training anyway, so it's good to hold off. Besides, LB has expressed interest in going through the potty motions (like taking off his pants, climbing on the stool, sitting on the potty, then getting dressed and turning the lights off), so we'll see where we are in a little bit.

Gonna go straight from my house to the big house.

Just a quick note letting you all know that I officially declare insanity today. LB has watched Sesame Street for three episodes, and I'm still drowning in a mountain of housework. Don't know if I'm going to make it. Sesame Street may be on rerun all afternoon (considering the kid doesn't want to take advantage of a sunny, 60 degree day).

If I don't post again within several days, you will know that I have suffocated under all the laundry. Come dig me out.

*My only saving grace is that dinner is cooking in the slow cooker. Ah yes, one less thing to worry about. I love you, slow cooker.

Why can't the pee go down the toilet instead of my brain?

I told you I'd lose it once "sleeping through the night" and "potty training" happened... and especially since they are coinciding with each other.

JC has been trying to sleep through the night. At least he doesn't wake up demanding to be fed. Now, we can just let him cry it out. And LB has started the potty training thing. I bought a Sesame Street potty seat and undies for him (he loves that fricking show). It technically started today, but I'm going to toss those damn Pull-Ups tomorrow and just put him in undies. Getting him outta diapers by buying him a different kind of diaper?? What was I thinking?

Apparently, not much. My brain has taken a vacation and did not leave a date when it would be back... much like Tiger Wood's vaca from golf... although my brain didn't cheat on me with a trashy, plastic, brainless twit.

It took me over a day to figure out how to put the Random Tuesday Thoughts logo into my blog. Seriously. And I've already forgotten how to do it. Isn't that pathetic? And, I seem to not be able to separate my circles of friends. I was thisclose to telling my friend J that K is also at the university he will be teaching at... then I realized that J and K don't know each other, and that information would be completely useless.

I'm also the queen of forgetting stuff at the store. I even make lists, then forget to bring them with me. *sigh* Oh boy. I blame lack of sleep.

Poll- please vote

Question: Would you rather your significant other not be able to cook anything more complicated than Mac 'n Cheese out of a box, hence you having to cook nutritious meals, or would you rather your significant other make really yummy food, hence "making you fat"?

*This is directed to the men out there, but since men don't read my blog (I don't think), I'm opening the question up to anyone who stumbles across this.

Random Tuesday Thoughts

Wild turkeys can run up to 45 mph, and they can keep a level flight for about a mile. How do I know that? I looked it up... after we heard a huge thunk on our roof. Thinking someone was breaking in, I sent Hubby to investigate and that's what he saw. F-ing turkeys.

When an underground pipe bursts to your house, you lose an average of 100 gallons a minute. I found this out after we had a pipe burst. Lemme tell you, living without water is harder than I thought. Didn't help that my brother and sister were visiting at the time... "You spent all day driving here? Aw. Sorry you can't shower!"

Dr. Bradford Carl in Carmel, CA is the best dentist in the world. Wish I could take his practice with me whereever I move!

In a related note, I finally got my permanent crown today. I feel a lot less like a hillbilly.

The countdown to a very big birthday is on. I don't really know how I feel. Maybe it's not as big of a birthday as I thought.

When it rains, it pours, right? It seems like everyone I know is going through some crap right now. All those earthquakes must be throwing the universe outta whack.

There are times in my life when I wish I had a crystal ball. One of these times is discovering someone stole my husband's debit card number and charged over $1800 to our account. Wish I could see who that person is and where they live. I'd totally stalk him (I'm un-PC assuming it's a man) and mess him up!

Feeling a little sluggish lately. I don't know why. My thyroid is all set and I've been eating fairly well. Hm. I just keep hitting a wall in the afternoon... then can't fall asleep at night.

Don't look at me in disgust if I smack my kids' hands in the grocery store as he's reaching for glass jars of marinara. Obviously, I've tried saying "no" multiple times, and since he didn't listen, that's my next step. After all, I'm not about to buy $50 worth of marinara... especially if I can't use it. Besides, how about trading places with me and see how you do?

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Quite a week

My sister and brother came out to visit this past week/weekend. Aunt T and Uncle M arrived in SFO safely, which was nice, because as soon as I made it up there, I received a call from the water company. The guy said, "Yeah, your meter is spinning like crazy- what the H are you doing in your house?", to which I replied, "I'm not even home... uhhhhhh.... SHIT!"

Turns out, a tree busted one of our pipes. Thankfully, our landlord knows people at the water company, so they came out THAT DAY and fixed it. Woo hoo! Hubby had already gone to the store and bought ten (yes, ten) large cans of water (you know, the ones with the spouts), so we could brush our teeth, use bathrooms, etc. And, he filled our spare trash can with water from the neighbors house. We were so prepared! But luckily, my brother and sister didn't have to take showers at the gym because it was fixed by that afternoon.

We have a butt ton of bottled water, though.

Sooo, the visit was fun!! We took them around SF, FW, downtown, etc. I'm pretty sure they had a good time... especially with the wine tasting. Uncle M has found a new passion, for sure. ;)

We also saw some old friends of ours, who happen to live about 14 miles away. Small world! And Hubby took care of the boys while I went out with them for a fun Saturday night- finally, adult time. :)

I also just learned that my dear GA is having water pipe difficulties, too. Ironic coincidence. I just hope everything works out for her and that she is able to get it fixed without spending a fortune...

Wish I could help! I hate being so far away from friends and family. It bothered me but never terribly bad until we moved here. I'm just getting a little sick of the moving. It's seeming less like an adventure, and more of an annoyance. It's even downright depressing- why make friends if I'm just going to leave... again???