It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... or Hanukkah depending on your neighborhood. My neighbors' Hanukkah decorations have everyone on the block beat. Multiple inflatables, signs, etc. I haven't even hung my wreath on the front door. But I did get some specially carved snowmen for every member of the family, handmade by Melvin and delivered today. There's even one for Boo, our Miniature Schnauzer.
I love this time of year. I keep thinking that my shopping is done, but then I go out and buy more stuff. I really think I'm pretty much done now. I think. As usual, I've overdone it. I think. But I've had fun, and I enjoy giving. And receiving. Not sure which I like more. :)
I sent out my Christmas cards yesterday. So I'm pretty psyched that that task is done. Stickers, stamps, stuffing, labels. But I did hand-address the cards this year. Not that anyone will notice (or they will now), but I thought that was a nice touch.
If I don't blog before next year, I hope everyone has a happy holiday season. The boys will be out of school for two and a half weeks. Not sure if that's good or not. :) We'll have fun, though, especially if the weather cooperates.
On another note. Pray for Ben. He is having minor surgery on January 4th. General anesthesia, though. Message me or email me for more details if you're interested.
Merry Holidays and Happy Christmas!
Kim & family
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Dear Santa ...
Ahead ... 99% of the presents are purchased and wrapped. Tree is trimmed. Secondary, smaller tree is up (notice I didn't say it was decorated.) Teacher's gifts - done. PTA gift - done. Christmas cards done. (Just need to send them out.) Popcorn?? Still deciding. I know that means absolutely nothing to most people reading this. It's more of a reminder to myself.
Behind ... Advent calendar that I was going to make isn't done. Haven't even started. The "household," including outdoor, decorations aren't up. The house isn't clean. Christmas baking is on hold while I figure out who and what go in this column of activities/duties.
So, maybe I'm batting .500. Maybe a little less.
It snowed the other day. It would be nice if it would snow on Christmas. Although considering we do some driving around Christmas, maybe that's not such a great wish. I'm fighting a cold as well. Had to cancel a dental appointment that takes months to make. Oh well. You do what you can, right?
I love this time of year, though. The advent calendar was going to help me be organized over the holidays too. Like, I want to drive around and see Christmas lights. We usually don't take the time for this. Going to make it a point to this year. We went to the Gaylord Texan's "ICE" exhibit last year. Trying to decide whether to go again this year. It's still the same basic concept (tons of ice) but different carvings and characters. Got some good pics last year. And I do love me my pics.
It has been sad this fall season with the absence of both Daddy & Harry, and their birthdays and death anniversaries. But I seem to get by. I have a wonderful, beautiful family with me here on Earth. And a new nephew to join the bunch. That makes 2 nephews named Mark. Odd coincidence, considering it's not THAT popular of a name.
Contemplating New Year's resolutions - already. Didn't say I was doing them or not doing them, just beginning to think about it.
Well, this was pretty all over the place, but way over due. I finally wanted to get something down, though. Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Happy New Year! If I don't post before then.
Much love,
Kim
Behind ... Advent calendar that I was going to make isn't done. Haven't even started. The "household," including outdoor, decorations aren't up. The house isn't clean. Christmas baking is on hold while I figure out who and what go in this column of activities/duties.
So, maybe I'm batting .500. Maybe a little less.
It snowed the other day. It would be nice if it would snow on Christmas. Although considering we do some driving around Christmas, maybe that's not such a great wish. I'm fighting a cold as well. Had to cancel a dental appointment that takes months to make. Oh well. You do what you can, right?
I love this time of year, though. The advent calendar was going to help me be organized over the holidays too. Like, I want to drive around and see Christmas lights. We usually don't take the time for this. Going to make it a point to this year. We went to the Gaylord Texan's "ICE" exhibit last year. Trying to decide whether to go again this year. It's still the same basic concept (tons of ice) but different carvings and characters. Got some good pics last year. And I do love me my pics.
It has been sad this fall season with the absence of both Daddy & Harry, and their birthdays and death anniversaries. But I seem to get by. I have a wonderful, beautiful family with me here on Earth. And a new nephew to join the bunch. That makes 2 nephews named Mark. Odd coincidence, considering it's not THAT popular of a name.
Contemplating New Year's resolutions - already. Didn't say I was doing them or not doing them, just beginning to think about it.
Well, this was pretty all over the place, but way over due. I finally wanted to get something down, though. Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Happy New Year! If I don't post before then.
Much love,
Kim
Friday, September 18, 2009
This and that
Rain, rain go away. We've had rain for forever now. Last week's kickoff of soccer season was postponed. Then practice this week has been cancelled - in most cases. I don't know the status of tomorrow's games. Hudson's first - ever. I'm ready for the season to begin. I can't believe I'm saying that. I'm actually looking forward to SOCCER season. What's wrong with this football girl?
On that note ... I am going to the home opener of the Cowboys vs. Giants. Oh yeah, it's my birthday. Oh yeah, it's my birthday. (not really) Ok, Ben is going with me. :) If he ever gets well. A bout of bronchitis. But at least it's not the flu or the dread Pirate Roberts, I mean H1N1.
Did you know that parking is like $50 a car? If we knew anyone else going, we could carpool. But alas, we don't. And parking is anywhere from 1 mile to 1/2 mile from the stadium (more moola for closer). Are we going to be parking in Arlington neighborhoods?
I'm excited for my sis & bro in-laws. Only a month til they become brand-new parents. And I get to go play with them, and the baby too. It's been a while since I've done that. I've really had to subdue the urge to buy baby stuff for them. They're the parents, not me ... but it's all sooooo cute!
I'm on the ball for Christmas already. I have a ton of my Xmas shopping done, mostly online. Now, where to stash it all so the kiddos don't find it?
And the ski trip we're going on in the spring ... already been buying stuff for it. This stuff is slightly bigger (ski pants & ski jackets for 3 boys) so these boxes have taken over the living room.
Slowly but surely. This and that.
-Kim
On that note ... I am going to the home opener of the Cowboys vs. Giants. Oh yeah, it's my birthday. Oh yeah, it's my birthday. (not really) Ok, Ben is going with me. :) If he ever gets well. A bout of bronchitis. But at least it's not the flu or the dread Pirate Roberts, I mean H1N1.
Did you know that parking is like $50 a car? If we knew anyone else going, we could carpool. But alas, we don't. And parking is anywhere from 1 mile to 1/2 mile from the stadium (more moola for closer). Are we going to be parking in Arlington neighborhoods?
I'm excited for my sis & bro in-laws. Only a month til they become brand-new parents. And I get to go play with them, and the baby too. It's been a while since I've done that. I've really had to subdue the urge to buy baby stuff for them. They're the parents, not me ... but it's all sooooo cute!
I'm on the ball for Christmas already. I have a ton of my Xmas shopping done, mostly online. Now, where to stash it all so the kiddos don't find it?
And the ski trip we're going on in the spring ... already been buying stuff for it. This stuff is slightly bigger (ski pants & ski jackets for 3 boys) so these boxes have taken over the living room.
Slowly but surely. This and that.
-Kim
Monday, July 13, 2009
What I like about being a mommy ...
that new baby smell; the first time they saw mama; the first time they SAY mommy; when they run to you and no one else when they're hurt or scared; knowing i'll have grandchildren someday to swing with on the front porch; making homemade halloween costumes; swaddling; that first real night they sleep through the night, and i don't mean just from midnight til 6 am, i mean a good 12 hour sleep; getting a backrub on command (they don't know it's really a massage); having gained wisdom; being an "expert" on babies, especially fussy, asthmatic ones; having the wisdom to know when to follow your gut instinct rather than the doctor's "advice"; snuggling; kisses; tickle fights; choosing my child's moniker; taking pictures of the cutest kids on the planet; getting away for a weekend refresher now and then; spoiling them ... these are just a few of my favorite things. :)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Death and such
Sick of wacko Jacko. Sad about Billy Mays. May have been a heart attack. Farrah got lost in the MJ wave. She went to UT; did you know that? Ed McMahon was just a few days before. Here's Johnny! Kids feel the Billy Mays one the most because they love the show "Pitchmen," which starred Billy Mays. Heard the Sham-wow guy is a pervert. Caught and everything. Jackson, my almost 12 year old, actually told me that one. Nice.
I haven't blogged in a while. This was just on my mind. Something "substantial" later. It's hot. Bye.
I haven't blogged in a while. This was just on my mind. Something "substantial" later. It's hot. Bye.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Nicknames
Names I've been called over the years ...
Kimber
Berly
Tooty
Shitbird
Big Bird
Meaner than Spit
Babe
Baby
K.D.
Mom
Mama
Mommy
What I call my family ...
Ben Jammin'
Benny Poo (isn't that just embarrassing for him)
Dad
Pops
Jack Sprat
Jack
#1
Gray Gray (he hates this one so I try not to use it, even tho' I personally like it)
Gray
G
Cinqo
#2
Huddy Poo
Big Time
Hud
#3
What do you call your loved ones? What do they call you?
Kimber
Berly
Tooty
Shitbird
Big Bird
Meaner than Spit
Babe
Baby
K.D.
Mom
Mama
Mommy
What I call my family ...
Ben Jammin'
Benny Poo (isn't that just embarrassing for him)
Dad
Pops
Jack Sprat
Jack
#1
Gray Gray (he hates this one so I try not to use it, even tho' I personally like it)
Gray
G
Cinqo
#2
Huddy Poo
Big Time
Hud
#3
What do you call your loved ones? What do they call you?
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Birthday boys
My babies turn another year older in just a few days. G will be 10. And my baby, H, will be 7. It's hard to believe there so grown! I still think of myself as a 20-something mother of 3 young boys. I have to pinch my arm and wake up to remember that I'm now the 30-something mom of 3 young men. The cliche is true; time flies when you're having fun. But sometimes I forget to slow down and have that fun. I get bogged down in the details of everyday life and medicine and asthma and homework and forgotten homework.
I've limited myself to only one doctor's appointment per day. That may sound like not such a big commitment, but for us it's huge. Between asthma, allergies, sinus infections, ear infections, broken bones, medicine updates, orthodontist, dentist, and general appointments we are buried in appointment hell. I am literally starting to have panic attacks when I open the doctor's doors.
My snuggable, lovable G is having his boy-only, no-young uns, sports-inspired party on Sunday. I asked him if he wanted his presents from us on that day or his actual birthday. Which would you choose? He picked the day of his party when he gets all the other presents from his friends. I haven't asked Mr. Independent, read ... stubborn, H, what he wants to do. We still have a week before his party. He's handling not being able to attend G's party really well. Of course, he's been bribed with the promise of going to see a movie. But still. Just another example of how they're just getting older.
Speaking of which, G started baseball this year. And he had his first game today. He hit the ball twice at his one time at bat. The first was a foul; the second a line drive. He made it all the way to 3rd base via stealing before our team was out by innings. J, on the other hand, claimed that "he sucked" at his game today. He struck out twice. And didn't get much field play either. I think he fielded the ball once. The team won (came back from a 5-8 deficit (or was it 4-8?)). But J felt he was useless today. It's hard to reassure him after that kind of load he has put on his own shoulders. Luckily they all got to let off some steam at a birthday party this afternoon.
Now, I'm in one room playing around on the computer, and the boys are playing their electronic game of choice on the XBOX 360. A gentle way to spend a dreary, rainy, windy, thundery Saturday afternoon.
I've limited myself to only one doctor's appointment per day. That may sound like not such a big commitment, but for us it's huge. Between asthma, allergies, sinus infections, ear infections, broken bones, medicine updates, orthodontist, dentist, and general appointments we are buried in appointment hell. I am literally starting to have panic attacks when I open the doctor's doors.
My snuggable, lovable G is having his boy-only, no-young uns, sports-inspired party on Sunday. I asked him if he wanted his presents from us on that day or his actual birthday. Which would you choose? He picked the day of his party when he gets all the other presents from his friends. I haven't asked Mr. Independent, read ... stubborn, H, what he wants to do. We still have a week before his party. He's handling not being able to attend G's party really well. Of course, he's been bribed with the promise of going to see a movie. But still. Just another example of how they're just getting older.
Speaking of which, G started baseball this year. And he had his first game today. He hit the ball twice at his one time at bat. The first was a foul; the second a line drive. He made it all the way to 3rd base via stealing before our team was out by innings. J, on the other hand, claimed that "he sucked" at his game today. He struck out twice. And didn't get much field play either. I think he fielded the ball once. The team won (came back from a 5-8 deficit (or was it 4-8?)). But J felt he was useless today. It's hard to reassure him after that kind of load he has put on his own shoulders. Luckily they all got to let off some steam at a birthday party this afternoon.
Now, I'm in one room playing around on the computer, and the boys are playing their electronic game of choice on the XBOX 360. A gentle way to spend a dreary, rainy, windy, thundery Saturday afternoon.
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