I have been busy. I volunteered to help the local soccer league as an age coordinator, which means that I build teams and find coaches for the teams. Well, let me tell you, I have been calling and emailing parents since Monday and I still have 1 team without a coach. Yet, I have had parents call me and ask me to move their kids to another team. That's right, can I move their kid because they don't have the TIME(or desire) to coach. But that is only one team, about 8 parents, my other 19 teams have all been great. I had quite a few parents offer to coach(after I strongly guilt-ed them:)But, they stepped up for their kid, as did both Husband and I, who are both coaching this fall for the first time(stop laughing:) Well, I'll let you know if a find a coach, but it isn't looking good.
On another note, my littlest monster has become a real-life monster! Any ideas on the 3 year old monster? School isn't coming soon enough:)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Back and Crazy!
We made it home safely around dinner time yesterday. Traffic was bad. It took us about 5 1/2 hours which is just took long for me. The kids were happy to sleep in their own beds last night and slept well.
Today was crazy. Lauren, our wonderful babysitter, got her at 10am so I could go get Gus and take him for a bath. Then I stopped to see Dr Tom, on my way home for a shower, I picked up lunch. I ran through a shower and off to my meeting, which lasted 41/2 hours(which was long, but I learned alot:) Then on my way home, I picked up Gus from the groomer and finally made it home, but husband was already in the driveway.
The house is a disaster! It will take days to clean. I need to run to the food store and shop for school supplies. I am not sure if or when I will catch up on all I have to do. But, I am home and have no place to go for awhile:)
Today was crazy. Lauren, our wonderful babysitter, got her at 10am so I could go get Gus and take him for a bath. Then I stopped to see Dr Tom, on my way home for a shower, I picked up lunch. I ran through a shower and off to my meeting, which lasted 41/2 hours(which was long, but I learned alot:) Then on my way home, I picked up Gus from the groomer and finally made it home, but husband was already in the driveway.
The house is a disaster! It will take days to clean. I need to run to the food store and shop for school supplies. I am not sure if or when I will catch up on all I have to do. But, I am home and have no place to go for awhile:)
Friday, August 8, 2008
I Am Still Here!
We have not disappeared, we have just been running around like mad trying to fit everything into our last few days here. We have had something planned everyday after swimming this week so the kids are getting tired and grouchy(I am not sad that Ben will be back tonight:) Everyone is ready to sleep in their own beds and get back to Gus!
Yesterday afternoon we went to the park with my cousin and her two kids. It was really nice. The kids got along well and I was happy to spent time with my cousin again, it has been to long.
Wednesday after swimming, we went over to our very good friends house for pizza and pool time(yes, we needed more:) The kids are always happy to play there with so many toys inside and out. It doesn't hurt that Melissa always has ice cream for us:)
Wednesday night Bridget(my SIL) and I went to see Momma Mia! It was not good, but it was so bad that we laughed til we cried. There was a man, about 60, sitting in the row in front of us, and he sang EVERY song loudly and it was very funny. We had a nice time and it was cheap- 2 tickets, snacks and a drink for $22, so it was well worth it.
On Tuesday the kids napped after swimming because we had BIG dinner plans:) The monsters and I met my aunt and uncle out at the campground that my cousin and his new bride are staying at. We had dinner, the kids walked some trails it was fun. Although Declan has decided maybe he isn't into the whole camping thing:)
And Monday, we spent the day at the beach with Angie. It was just Ben, and the monsters and Angie. It was nice. The water was awesome. Low tide so the kids could play in the pools made by the sandbars. Killi is a swimming fool. She loves the ocean and has learned to body surf(she tries anyway:)
And that brings you up-to-date. I have some swimming pictures to put up and I hope to get some more beach pictures tomorrow. Then on Sunday we have a Christening to go to in the early afternoon, then we will be headed home. We will sleep in our beds Sunday night! I am very happy about this!
Yesterday afternoon we went to the park with my cousin and her two kids. It was really nice. The kids got along well and I was happy to spent time with my cousin again, it has been to long.
Wednesday after swimming, we went over to our very good friends house for pizza and pool time(yes, we needed more:) The kids are always happy to play there with so many toys inside and out. It doesn't hurt that Melissa always has ice cream for us:)
Wednesday night Bridget(my SIL) and I went to see Momma Mia! It was not good, but it was so bad that we laughed til we cried. There was a man, about 60, sitting in the row in front of us, and he sang EVERY song loudly and it was very funny. We had a nice time and it was cheap- 2 tickets, snacks and a drink for $22, so it was well worth it.
On Tuesday the kids napped after swimming because we had BIG dinner plans:) The monsters and I met my aunt and uncle out at the campground that my cousin and his new bride are staying at. We had dinner, the kids walked some trails it was fun. Although Declan has decided maybe he isn't into the whole camping thing:)
And Monday, we spent the day at the beach with Angie. It was just Ben, and the monsters and Angie. It was nice. The water was awesome. Low tide so the kids could play in the pools made by the sandbars. Killi is a swimming fool. She loves the ocean and has learned to body surf(she tries anyway:)
And that brings you up-to-date. I have some swimming pictures to put up and I hope to get some more beach pictures tomorrow. Then on Sunday we have a Christening to go to in the early afternoon, then we will be headed home. We will sleep in our beds Sunday night! I am very happy about this!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
A Perfect Beach Day and Another Thing I Hate...
We had a very nice "family" day at the beach with Billy and Kelly. The weather was perfect, not hot, nice breeze the water was nice too. We all came home sandy and salty, what more can you ask for:)
I Hate when people just don't stand up and "own" what they are doing and move on. Stop making excuses! Or blaming other people, just live your life. If you are hiding what you are doing or feeling bad about yourself because of your choices, then maybe you are not comfortable with your choices and you need to take a good look at your self. God, I am so sick of fakeness!
I Hate when people just don't stand up and "own" what they are doing and move on. Stop making excuses! Or blaming other people, just live your life. If you are hiding what you are doing or feeling bad about yourself because of your choices, then maybe you are not comfortable with your choices and you need to take a good look at your self. God, I am so sick of fakeness!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
GOOD TIMES
Have we been busy! Wednesday night my parents came to town so that meant more things to do and people to spend time with. Here is a run-down of the past few days(w/o pictures, as I broke the camera!)
Wednesday:
Maggie got up w/ a 103 fever. Declan and Killi had a swim meet at 9am. Went to swim meet, then took Maggie to the doctor. Maggie had a virus and her fever didn't last but a few hours. Then Wednesday night my parents came in and I met them for dinner.
Thursday:
Took all three kids to swimming. Picked my mom up and went to the beach. Picked the kids up, met my dad for lunch and visited old friends. Dropped my mom off, came home showered, got Declan off to the Yankee Game dropped the girls off at Kelly's, picked my mom up and headed to the rehearsal dinner. After dinner, we picked up the girls and I dropped my mom off and went home.
Friday:
Repeat of Thursday, but we left the beach so I could get my toes painted before we got the kids. Picked up kids, had lunch. Took showers and Husband and I left for the wedding and the monsters went to the rides with Grandma and Pop-Pop. Husband and I had a very nice time at the wedding, well the reception, the Catholic mass just annoyed me, but that is another post.
Saturday:
We spent the morning with my aunt and cousin and her two kids. We went to a fair. The kids LOVED it and all won goldfish:) After leaving my mother and aunt, my cousin and I both went home to feed and nap our kids(which mine all did:) While they slept, I made some salads and got ready for our party here tonight. We spent this evening getting to know the newest "Fallon" cousins and playing with the other one:) My parents also came and Billy and Kelly. The kids had so much fun. Earlier in the day they had just been complaining that they had no cousins, then all at once, 6 in one day:) They were very excited, and it was great to see everyone.
That brings us to now. I am tired. The kids are asleep. Ben is vegging.
Wednesday:
Maggie got up w/ a 103 fever. Declan and Killi had a swim meet at 9am. Went to swim meet, then took Maggie to the doctor. Maggie had a virus and her fever didn't last but a few hours. Then Wednesday night my parents came in and I met them for dinner.
Thursday:
Took all three kids to swimming. Picked my mom up and went to the beach. Picked the kids up, met my dad for lunch and visited old friends. Dropped my mom off, came home showered, got Declan off to the Yankee Game dropped the girls off at Kelly's, picked my mom up and headed to the rehearsal dinner. After dinner, we picked up the girls and I dropped my mom off and went home.
Friday:
Repeat of Thursday, but we left the beach so I could get my toes painted before we got the kids. Picked up kids, had lunch. Took showers and Husband and I left for the wedding and the monsters went to the rides with Grandma and Pop-Pop. Husband and I had a very nice time at the wedding, well the reception, the Catholic mass just annoyed me, but that is another post.
Saturday:
We spent the morning with my aunt and cousin and her two kids. We went to a fair. The kids LOVED it and all won goldfish:) After leaving my mother and aunt, my cousin and I both went home to feed and nap our kids(which mine all did:) While they slept, I made some salads and got ready for our party here tonight. We spent this evening getting to know the newest "Fallon" cousins and playing with the other one:) My parents also came and Billy and Kelly. The kids had so much fun. Earlier in the day they had just been complaining that they had no cousins, then all at once, 6 in one day:) They were very excited, and it was great to see everyone.
That brings us to now. I am tired. The kids are asleep. Ben is vegging.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
AWake in NJ...
I am glad to know that my insomnia is not limited to home, it kindly travels with me. Best part is, I never have to remember to pack it and it takes up no space in the car:)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
A Quick Update In Pictures-
Here we are doing ALL the things tourist do at the Jersey Shore and a trip to Yankee Stadium-
Declan at Yankee Stadium with Uncle Jim and Pop-Pop
Decaln with Daddy at Yankee Stadium
The Girls down at the Shore:)
Declan and Killi on the rides at Point Pleasant Boardwalk!
Declan at Yankee Stadium with Uncle Jim and Pop-Pop
Decaln with Daddy at Yankee Stadium
The Girls down at the Shore:)
Declan and Killi on the rides at Point Pleasant Boardwalk!
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