Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Back to School

I know I already said that the twins went back to school. How excited all of us were. That excitement still continues to this day. Unfortunately my procrastinations put off me finding my camera by the first day of school, so I don't have the "I'm a good mom" pictures. You see, this is the second year that the boys have gone to school and I haven't gotten a first day picture either first day. I have one from the second day last year and today I was able to snag one before they ran to the bus....this is day 5. Way to go Mom, I know.
Little brother with the cheesy smile for the win!

The only way to keep Hunter from driving me crazy today was by telling him that we will be going to the park when they get home from school. One problem.... In my quest to get him to listen I completely forgot that it will be well over 100 degrees today, 106 to be exact. Any temperature over 95 makes the equipment (not to mention the ground) way too hot for Tanner. When we go to the park or any fun play areas Tanner crawls around and does his own thing. His wheelchair is primarily for school and when we go out, he will walk one day, so his time in his chair is limited to work his leg muscles. Anyways, it will be entirely too hot to play at the park today, so without meaning to, I lied to my 4 year old. So now I find myself scouring the Internet looking for a fun activity for inside that Hunter will stick with longer than 2 seconds.

Ideas?

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Absentee Blogger

That's me! I am an amazing procrastinator, horrible habit, I know.

I couldn't be more excited, I found out while checking my e-mail that someone had actually read one of my posts and not only that, they had commented! Hi Life with Kaishon!

The Twins went back to school which I can safely say, we ALL needed. I love my boys more than anything but sometimes Momma needs a break. A break that hasn't happened since May 18th.... so, YAY SCHOOL! They love their teacher and all of their therapists so much that when the bus pulled up I didn't even get a hug, they were on there before I could even tell them I loved them.

A few months ago, during a bad storm (tornado warning, sirens, lightning, hail... the whole shebang), Matt's grandmother (96 years old, what a trooper!) fell while trying to get to shelter with my mother-in-law and aunt....-in-law(?). The fall ended up breaking her leg. So after a risky surgery and a couple weeks in the hospital, she was moved to a rehabilitation center for therapy. None of our boys have been able to see her since, which confused them more than dogs sniffing butts. So all three boys, myself and my mother-in-law in the trunk tow all went for a visit. She was so happy to see them and I being the idiot that I am forgot my camera to "capture the memories". Well duh, your phone doof!



 Hunter really missed Great Grandma

Tanner and Great Grandma have always been television buddies

(I should also add that Blake did go with us but he was scared. You see, Great Grandma was in a hospital bed and her oxygen was sitting next to her, it frightened my sweet boy, thus, no pictures of him and Grandma.)

 
I always love reading other's blogs but one of my favorites is The Pioneer Woman. From reading I've gathered she only lives a few hours away so when she's writing about the hot, dry, horrible and gag worthy summer heat, I know exactly what she's talking about. My favorite part of her whole site is her cooking section and I have to say that her Homemade Chicken and Noodles is #1 on my list. So that's what we will be having for dinner tonight. Actually I'm making a double batch, one for tonight and one to send with the 3 musketeers this weekend, they're going to Grandma "Sushi", and I couldn't be more excited.

Matt and I's wedding anniversary is this weekend. Hence dropping the kids with Grandma all weekend. I plan to sleep like I haven't slept in 4 1/2 years and occasionally wake up to eat some good food and if there's any time left, love on  my husband. Not in the gross way, jeez get your mind out of the gutter.... or maybe.... nope sorry.

And that's the way it is,
 Walter Cronkite

Over and out,
 Carley

Friday, August 12, 2011

Everyday Mundane

I probably should jump into my post for the day, but I find myself being quite the procrastinator. I have done some things around the house and now I'm exhausted. All I've accomplished is making 4 dozen (amazing) cookies with my secret recipe and cleaning the house....twice. There are so many things to do today, including writing the real post for today but it all must wait, because today is my sister's birthday. Happy Birthday to my amazing sister, I'm off to finish making your gifts.