Yes, it's eight in the morning and I already have your funny for the day.
So this morning Bruce was holding the chick while I was getting stuff together for the youngest boy, Eric. So Bruce has OG turned outward facing everyone (she likes that so she can see everything; she's quite the nosy girl). This is around the time Eric walks up and looks OG right in the eyes. Of course she's smiling at her brother. She loves both of them and gets way excited when she sees them. She then proceeds to start kicking and getting super excited. That is when Eric says the following:
Eric: Olive is thinking to herself, "Who is the handsome beast staring into my eyes? He is a stunning individual."
Yes, he said handsome beast and stunning individual. Bruce and I just cracked up. I don't know where he gets this stuff. I couldn't make it up.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Do Yourself a Favor...
Get an Amazon Prime account. Also, make sure you sign up for Amazon Mom. Then, check out how easy it is to subscribe and save. You can order bulk items and have then delivered as frequently as you want. Free shipping. I have saved so much money by doing this. It's cheaper than Sam's or Costco, and less stress since I don't have to deal with the gaggle of people that inevitably annoy this sh*t outta me when I go to said stores. So, when you have signed up for both Prime (yearly fee) and Mom (free) accounts, you save an extra 20%. It's pretty amazing. I get my TP, paper towels, baby junk and etc from there. At the very least, look into it. Just a little FYI for everyone. Here's some more information on Subscribe and Save: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=sr_1_1_acs_h_1?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200121950&qid=1383099108&sr=8-1-acs |
| Some Other Benefits of Prime (JUST SAYING) |
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Chocolatey Pumpkin Goodness...
This evening I got a hankerin'. And I figured since it's autumn, it needed to have pumpkin. So I came up with a little something something. I used a recipe I had for chocolate cupcakes and altered it from there. Now, I usually do not share recipes. It's actually a rule I have. But my dear friend Regina has convinced me that I need to quit being greedy biotch and share my wonderfulness with the world. So here you are! Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (15 oz. can)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
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| YUM-O! |
For the cupcakes
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Preheat
oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda
& salt together; set aside. In a separate bowl, stir together the
yogurt, pumpkin, vinegar, & vanilla extract, set aside.
In
a large mixing bowl, beat butter & sugar until light & fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Alternately beat in the flour &
pumpkin mixtures in thirds. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Spoon
batter into cupcake cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Place cupcake
pans in the center of the preheated 350 degree oven & bake
approximately 25 minutes.
While
cupcakes are cooling, prepare cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl,
beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon,
& nutmeg. If the frosting is too soft, chill in fridge for 15-20
minutes before frosting the cupcakes. When cupcakes are completely cool,
spread with frosting.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Top Baby Items... The Real Story
When I was pregnant with the chick, I spent a lot of time researching baby items that I just HAD to have. Since the last time I had a child was 10 years ago, I figured there were some new fancy fangled things that would make my life "easier". Well, I came across a couple of blogs and websites that professed this and claimed that. However, they were all stupid. So, I decided that I will keep it real for people. Give you the no sh*t story on baby junk. Because that's what it all ends up being. Junk. Here is what is NOT sitting in a corner collecting dust...
1. Diapers. I'm sure you're thinking, DUH! But I have to say this is a hard item to decide between. One child did better with Huggies and the other boy did better with Pampers. I'm finding out that my little Olive's tooshie is a little sensitive to both. Breaks out pretty easily. So, in my searches I found out about the Honest Company. I know a lot of people already know about this company that Jessica Alba founded, but I had no idea it existed. I'm so glad I found it! Every month, they send me 250 diapers with the cutest patterns and four packs of wipes. Each shipment is $79. Now, some of you may say, "Nina, I can spend less at Sam's or Costco." To you I say, True. However, those diapers suck! LOL. No really they do. Not only are the Honest Diapers better for the environment, they aren't as harsh on my babies behiney. And their wipes are SO thick and durable. I had had a problem with both Pampers and Huggies feeling like they were damp on the outside, I do not have that problem with these. Also, I don't have to get out and get them. They come straight to my door. LOVE IT! Here's a link that will tell you more about these amazing diapers. https://www.honest.com/baby/honest-diapers This company also has an awesome Healing Balm good for diaper rash.
2. The Boppy. I know, I know. That's been around a while Nina. Well, remember, I didn't have this cool crap when I had my boys. Even if you don't breast feed, get this wonderful pillow. It's great to prop the babies up and for tummy time as well. I LOVE my boppy. At the very least it will be a great head rest when you're sitting up at night. (DON'T JUDGE ME!) So put this on the top of your list folks!
3. Moby. I love this wonderful wrap. I'm sure these things have been around for a while too. And I know there's a tribe in Africa that's all, "MAN! Could have made a fortune like forever ago". the concept of wearing babies is Centuries old, but for me it was a new thing. I wish I knew about this with the boys. I could have saved so much time. I wrap little chick up in that thing and get a ton of stuff done around the house. Unless you want to use the excuse, "I can't get anything done because I have to hold the baby all day" so you don't have to do anything, BUY THIS. I was fortunate to have a great friend (Chelsea cough cough) to send me one. You can even use this bitch to breast feed on the go. I mean, this thing is a TIME. SAVER.
4. Swing. OG isn't as big of a fan of her swing as I would like. But that still doesn't mean that I didn't find the most UHMAYZING swing ever! The Graco Glider Petite Swing (pictured) is awesome. It has all these different settings, music (that I admit is kind of creepy sounding) and the best part... wait for it... it not only runs on batteries, but it has a PLUG! I had one with Justin that I had to crank. Yeah. Annoying. Then Eric's ran off of D batteries. Expensive. This damn swing has a plug. I don't think I need to say anything else.
5. Baby Rocker. I had one of these that my friend Nikki gave me when I had Justin. That kid stayed in that chair all the time. He loved it! I loved it! What's nifty about this chair is that it goes from infant to toddler. So little people have a chair to sit and rock in. When Eric was born, I took it, not thinking that Justin would miss it, and re-purposed it for Eric. Justin gave me this... Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot-That's-My-Chair-Beotch look. He eventually got over it, but it went through both boys and lasted until Eric was four. Then I passed it on to someone else and their little boy still uses it to this day. Well, I here I am with one again. And this chick loves that chair. The one I have is the Infant-to-Toddler Turtle Rocker from Fisher-Price (pictured). There are other brands, but I liked the look of this one best.
6. Mustache Pacifier. The only thing I have to say about this item is... Hours. Of. Endless. Fun. Sometimes, you need some laughs. Especially when you have a lot of crying going on in your life. So get you one of these and draw some eyebrows on your baby and take some pictures. You'll get a much needed laugh. Thank you Tonya for getting this for me. Olivia, however, does not thank you.
7. Enya. Yes. You read right. You need Enya in your life. When nothing works, and the little screams and screams. I turn on Pandora and play that girl some Enya and she is calm, quite and ends up falling asleep. I'm sure you're thinking... Yeah. Right. Well, you can ask any of the people who have been around when this chick is losing control and I turn it on. It's amazing. And I remember working in a daycare in Fayetteville and playing Enya during nap time. These babies just love her. I wonder if Enya knows the effect she has on babies. She soothes the savage every time.
I have a ton of friends having babies and I wanted to share my experience so far with them. I really do feel these seven things made my life so much easier. I'm sure I'll come up with some more life/time saving things as the OG progresses in growth. But for now, this is my input.
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| Honest Diapers |
2. The Boppy. I know, I know. That's been around a while Nina. Well, remember, I didn't have this cool crap when I had my boys. Even if you don't breast feed, get this wonderful pillow. It's great to prop the babies up and for tummy time as well. I LOVE my boppy. At the very least it will be a great head rest when you're sitting up at night. (DON'T JUDGE ME!) So put this on the top of your list folks!
3. Moby. I love this wonderful wrap. I'm sure these things have been around for a while too. And I know there's a tribe in Africa that's all, "MAN! Could have made a fortune like forever ago". the concept of wearing babies is Centuries old, but for me it was a new thing. I wish I knew about this with the boys. I could have saved so much time. I wrap little chick up in that thing and get a ton of stuff done around the house. Unless you want to use the excuse, "I can't get anything done because I have to hold the baby all day" so you don't have to do anything, BUY THIS. I was fortunate to have a great friend (Chelsea cough cough) to send me one. You can even use this bitch to breast feed on the go. I mean, this thing is a TIME. SAVER. 
4. Swing. OG isn't as big of a fan of her swing as I would like. But that still doesn't mean that I didn't find the most UHMAYZING swing ever! The Graco Glider Petite Swing (pictured) is awesome. It has all these different settings, music (that I admit is kind of creepy sounding) and the best part... wait for it... it not only runs on batteries, but it has a PLUG! I had one with Justin that I had to crank. Yeah. Annoying. Then Eric's ran off of D batteries. Expensive. This damn swing has a plug. I don't think I need to say anything else. 
5. Baby Rocker. I had one of these that my friend Nikki gave me when I had Justin. That kid stayed in that chair all the time. He loved it! I loved it! What's nifty about this chair is that it goes from infant to toddler. So little people have a chair to sit and rock in. When Eric was born, I took it, not thinking that Justin would miss it, and re-purposed it for Eric. Justin gave me this... Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot-That's-My-Chair-Beotch look. He eventually got over it, but it went through both boys and lasted until Eric was four. Then I passed it on to someone else and their little boy still uses it to this day. Well, I here I am with one again. And this chick loves that chair. The one I have is the Infant-to-Toddler Turtle Rocker from Fisher-Price (pictured). There are other brands, but I liked the look of this one best.  |
| Hours of Fun with Olivia |
7. Enya. Yes. You read right. You need Enya in your life. When nothing works, and the little screams and screams. I turn on Pandora and play that girl some Enya and she is calm, quite and ends up falling asleep. I'm sure you're thinking... Yeah. Right. Well, you can ask any of the people who have been around when this chick is losing control and I turn it on. It's amazing. And I remember working in a daycare in Fayetteville and playing Enya during nap time. These babies just love her. I wonder if Enya knows the effect she has on babies. She soothes the savage every time.
I have a ton of friends having babies and I wanted to share my experience so far with them. I really do feel these seven things made my life so much easier. I'm sure I'll come up with some more life/time saving things as the OG progresses in growth. But for now, this is my input.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Something a Little Different
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| Awesome in a Photo |
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| Daddy |
That's all I got to say about that (said in my best Forrest Gump voice). I have ultimately decided that I'm changing the direction of this blog. It originally started as an outlet while I had four boys up in the hizzy. It served its purpose and brought some laughs. However, I feel like I have more to talk about than just how crazy my two boys make me. Because if I'm at all honest, my boys are awesome (reference the above paragraph). And I really have nothing to complain about. So, if I feel like posting about the kids, I'll post about the kids. If I feel like posting the recipe for the amazeballs chicken 'n dumplings I made for dinner, then recipe it is. I'm also quite crafty when I feel like it, I may feel froggy one day and post something about that. You see where I'm going with this. It's a blog about life. Whether or not that interests you remains to be seen.
For the tie being, the original blog title of "Too Much Testosterone" has been taken down. Because I'm pretty sure this chick has inserted enough estrogen to make up for all the brutes walking around in boxers. I have the title screen blank for now. Eventually I'm sure I'll come up with something. But for now, things will be what they will be. I'm a stay at home mother again for the first time in 8 years, and I really don't feel like cleaning house all day. My house isn't that dirty, or is it? I don't know. You'll have to find out........
*** Couple of shout outs***
Photo on the title is courtesy of Janay Garcia of Heaven Leigh Frames
https://www.facebook.com/heavenleighframes
Hat that OG is wearing is courtesy of Regina Graham of Hooks N Heels
https://www.facebook.com/Hooksandheels
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
It's Been a While...
So, I'm having a little girl. And I'm having a blast shopping for this nursery! The room was already painted a blue-ish grey color. The room has no closet, so I painted our brown armoire creamish whiteish. (Yes I have a way with words). Needless to say, this armoire needs help if it is going to be a sweet baby girl's closet. So, I painted the brown cream. The orange trim I painted the same color as the wall. I went to World Market and bought glass nobs. I think it looks pretty good for a Sunday afternoon project. Shout out to Bruce who drilled the holes for the glass nobs.
I have amazing boy stories, but for now I will just leave you with before and after pictures. 
Before
After
Before AfterMonday, April 22, 2013
Why I'm Done Parenting...
Here is a little story for you guys and gals about why I feel comfortable starting over as a parent and why I could pretty much loose Eric and Justin into the real world without hesitation.
We were at the eye doctor on Friday, and getting new glasses for Eric. This place had some great music going and Eric was really into it. All of a sudden, Lynyrd Skynyrd's Sweet Home Alambama came on. Eric was singing away, when the following conversation took place:
Salesman: Boy what do you know about Lynyrd Skynyrd?
Eric: My momma raised me right.
Salesman: Yes. Yes she did.
Me: That's nothing. Check this out. Eric, what did mommy teach you about Phil Collins?
Eric: That not only is he a singer/song writer, he's also an amazing drummer.
Me: And what did mommy teach you about Tom Petty?
Eric: That he is one of the best American singer/songwriters EVER.
Me: (I look the guy straight in the eye and say) You're welcome.
Yup. I'm done parenting.
We were at the eye doctor on Friday, and getting new glasses for Eric. This place had some great music going and Eric was really into it. All of a sudden, Lynyrd Skynyrd's Sweet Home Alambama came on. Eric was singing away, when the following conversation took place:
Salesman: Boy what do you know about Lynyrd Skynyrd?
Eric: My momma raised me right.
Salesman: Yes. Yes she did.
Me: That's nothing. Check this out. Eric, what did mommy teach you about Phil Collins?
Eric: That not only is he a singer/song writer, he's also an amazing drummer.
Me: And what did mommy teach you about Tom Petty?
Eric: That he is one of the best American singer/songwriters EVER.
Me: (I look the guy straight in the eye and say) You're welcome.
Yup. I'm done parenting.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Best. Conversation. Ever.
I just had the most riveting conversation of my life with Eric. It. Was. AMAZEBALLS!
Eric: Mom, we should totally get the baby bullet so that we can make the baby's food instead of buying processed baby food.
Me: we'll, I already have a mini processor so I don't think we need the baby bullet, but that's a great idea.
Eric: Well, I get those all the time, good ideas. But I have the BEST idea ever. Bacon. Flavored. Baby food.
Me: Maybe for when she's old. (But what I'm really thinking is, my kid is a genius.)
Eric: I just hope she isn't allergic to peanuts, because I really want to make her peanut brittle.
Me: You do understand that she won't be eating those kinds of things for a while. She'll be drinking milk for a long time.
Eric: Yeah, milk from the land unbeknownst to me.
Me: Excuse, from where?! (Laughing uncontrollably)
Eric: You know, your nether regions. *pointing to my breast area*
Me: Ah,I see. Thank you for clarifying that for me.
Do you see now why I have a blog?!?!?! I really should have a reality show these kids would slay.
Eric: Mom, we should totally get the baby bullet so that we can make the baby's food instead of buying processed baby food.
Me: we'll, I already have a mini processor so I don't think we need the baby bullet, but that's a great idea.
Eric: Well, I get those all the time, good ideas. But I have the BEST idea ever. Bacon. Flavored. Baby food.
Me: Maybe for when she's old. (But what I'm really thinking is, my kid is a genius.)
Eric: I just hope she isn't allergic to peanuts, because I really want to make her peanut brittle.
Me: You do understand that she won't be eating those kinds of things for a while. She'll be drinking milk for a long time.
Eric: Yeah, milk from the land unbeknownst to me.
Me: Excuse, from where?! (Laughing uncontrollably)
Eric: You know, your nether regions. *pointing to my breast area*
Me: Ah,I see. Thank you for clarifying that for me.
Do you see now why I have a blog?!?!?! I really should have a reality show these kids would slay.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Need to Get Something Off My Chest...
Yes. The rumors are true. We are expanding our brood. And yes. This was a surprise. A very BIG surprise. But hey, this should be a good time. Starting over. After 10 years. Good times.
Oh! And I may need to change the name of this blog. Since I'm having a girl and all. ;)
Oh! And I may need to change the name of this blog. Since I'm having a girl and all. ;)
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Changes in the Household
Well, as some of you may already know, Jeremy and Joey have gone home. They are now with dad and so very happy.
The last nine months have definitely been a learning experience. And one experience I will never forget. I am very proud of myself that all four children lived and scarring seems to be at a minimum.
This does not mean the end to this blog. It only means that I might change the format just a bit. Hope you guys stay tuned. There are BIG things coming this way...
The last nine months have definitely been a learning experience. And one experience I will never forget. I am very proud of myself that all four children lived and scarring seems to be at a minimum.
This does not mean the end to this blog. It only means that I might change the format just a bit. Hope you guys stay tuned. There are BIG things coming this way...
Friday, April 5, 2013
On My Soap Box... Battle Axe
This day and age, most parents fight the battle of sex. Sex is everywhere. I know personally, that I try very hard to teach my boys that sex isn't everything. Yes, it's everywhere, but it's not everything.
Recently, a Houston preacher went on a rant about Victoria's Secret marketing a line of underwear to teen girls. The only saving grace I feel these girls have is that VS does not have commercials. They do not advertise as frequently on tv as say a soap company would. They have catalogs; which by the way, I have to shred in fear of my teen boys pulling them out of the trash to "look at". I guess where I'm headed with this, I think people forget that young boys see these things too. We, as parents of teen boys, fight a battle as well.
I do not want my boys growing up thinking that all women are supposed to be skinny, super models. I don't want them growing up thinking that sex is all they can get from a woman. So, what got me on this tangent was the picture below...
This is something I have never noticed before. The back of an Axe body wash bottle. Notice the phrase, "the cleaner you are,the dirtier you get." Really?! And the other phrase, "Unlimited female attention". Wow. I had never noticed this before. I usually just go to Sam's Club and buy these in bulk because I buy for 500 boys.
What I want to know is, why? Why do the people at Unilever feel it is ok to market their product, that they freely admit that they market to young boys, feel it is ok to use sex as a tool to sell their soap. It's just soap. And smelly soap might I add (feel free to see my previous blog about "Baxe"). I would rather them market with, "Use this soap to prevent a smelly ass" than "Use this soap to get sex". Unilever knows that young boys use this soap. They. Know.
We all have this battle, folks. But why let these companies make it harder for us. Just yesterday, I was watching ABC Family and there was a commercial for Herbal Essence. And what's her face from some girl band was having an orgasm on an airplane because she was washing her hair with shampoo. Now I remember when I was younger seeing this for the first time and thinking, "wow, they really went there?" And to this day, I get embarrassed watching those commercials, especially if my child is in the room, because I was brought up to believe that those kinds of "moments" were between a couple who loves each other (preferably married).
I'm not trying to be preachy, or whatever you think this may be. I just don't want my teen boys, who will one day marry one of your teen girls, growing up to think that sex is just advertisement for themselves. I would hope that you would feel the same way. I want my boys to not just take sex for granted. It's not advertisement , it's not "just for fun" ( well you know what I mean) and its not just something you do. It's something that SHOULD be taken seriously, not lightly.
Some of you that know me might be thinking, "Girl, you are one to talk. With your potty mouth and and the way you talk to your boys." We'll, to you I say, go jump off a bridge. I keep it real with my kids. If I don't, then some one else will. And I'd rather them hear it from me, and not some prepubescent boy/girl that knows what they "know" from TV, or what they see from their parents that don't give a shit. So, I guess my point to all of this is, same on you, Unilever. You should be ashamed. And I will ask them, do you want your young boys or grand boys, whatever, thinking that sex is just "advertisement"? Or do you want one of your daughters marrying a young man that treats it as such?
Recently, a Houston preacher went on a rant about Victoria's Secret marketing a line of underwear to teen girls. The only saving grace I feel these girls have is that VS does not have commercials. They do not advertise as frequently on tv as say a soap company would. They have catalogs; which by the way, I have to shred in fear of my teen boys pulling them out of the trash to "look at". I guess where I'm headed with this, I think people forget that young boys see these things too. We, as parents of teen boys, fight a battle as well.
I do not want my boys growing up thinking that all women are supposed to be skinny, super models. I don't want them growing up thinking that sex is all they can get from a woman. So, what got me on this tangent was the picture below...
This is something I have never noticed before. The back of an Axe body wash bottle. Notice the phrase, "the cleaner you are,the dirtier you get." Really?! And the other phrase, "Unlimited female attention". Wow. I had never noticed this before. I usually just go to Sam's Club and buy these in bulk because I buy for 500 boys.
What I want to know is, why? Why do the people at Unilever feel it is ok to market their product, that they freely admit that they market to young boys, feel it is ok to use sex as a tool to sell their soap. It's just soap. And smelly soap might I add (feel free to see my previous blog about "Baxe"). I would rather them market with, "Use this soap to prevent a smelly ass" than "Use this soap to get sex". Unilever knows that young boys use this soap. They. Know.
We all have this battle, folks. But why let these companies make it harder for us. Just yesterday, I was watching ABC Family and there was a commercial for Herbal Essence. And what's her face from some girl band was having an orgasm on an airplane because she was washing her hair with shampoo. Now I remember when I was younger seeing this for the first time and thinking, "wow, they really went there?" And to this day, I get embarrassed watching those commercials, especially if my child is in the room, because I was brought up to believe that those kinds of "moments" were between a couple who loves each other (preferably married).
I'm not trying to be preachy, or whatever you think this may be. I just don't want my teen boys, who will one day marry one of your teen girls, growing up to think that sex is just advertisement for themselves. I would hope that you would feel the same way. I want my boys to not just take sex for granted. It's not advertisement , it's not "just for fun" ( well you know what I mean) and its not just something you do. It's something that SHOULD be taken seriously, not lightly.
Some of you that know me might be thinking, "Girl, you are one to talk. With your potty mouth and and the way you talk to your boys." We'll, to you I say, go jump off a bridge. I keep it real with my kids. If I don't, then some one else will. And I'd rather them hear it from me, and not some prepubescent boy/girl that knows what they "know" from TV, or what they see from their parents that don't give a shit. So, I guess my point to all of this is, same on you, Unilever. You should be ashamed. And I will ask them, do you want your young boys or grand boys, whatever, thinking that sex is just "advertisement"? Or do you want one of your daughters marrying a young man that treats it as such?
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Child Labor...
... Is the best kind of labor. Today is Sunday, and although I need to be getting my children ready for the meeting, I felt the need to clean today. Since things are a little more difficult for me these days, the children are being forced to step up and do some really nasty jobs that I usually take care of.
Jeremy is sweeping all the floors. Justin is cleaning the boy-bathroom. I used baking soda and lemon juice paste then followed up with white vinegar. He really hates me right now. *insert evil grin here* Joey and Eric are on their hands and knees scrubbing base boards. They are using a mixture of baking soda, borax, white vinegar, and warm water.
You will notice I am using all natural products. Yes, I worry about the environment too, but that's not the only reason. I had one of the children comment that the cleaning chemicals used to clean house could be dangerous to their little systems. Well, to that I say, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. Plus, I get out a lot cheaper this way. I have a huge bottom of lemon juice, two jugs of white vinegar and a big ass bag of baking soda. At this rate, I'll have them cleaning until bed time. *insert another equally evil grin*
I have attached a photo for your viewing pleasure. And may I just add... Supervising is a great job to have.
Jeremy is sweeping all the floors. Justin is cleaning the boy-bathroom. I used baking soda and lemon juice paste then followed up with white vinegar. He really hates me right now. *insert evil grin here* Joey and Eric are on their hands and knees scrubbing base boards. They are using a mixture of baking soda, borax, white vinegar, and warm water.
You will notice I am using all natural products. Yes, I worry about the environment too, but that's not the only reason. I had one of the children comment that the cleaning chemicals used to clean house could be dangerous to their little systems. Well, to that I say, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. Plus, I get out a lot cheaper this way. I have a huge bottom of lemon juice, two jugs of white vinegar and a big ass bag of baking soda. At this rate, I'll have them cleaning until bed time. *insert another equally evil grin*
I have attached a photo for your viewing pleasure. And may I just add... Supervising is a great job to have.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
F. M. L.
I come home after a long day at work. I have a screaming head ache and all I want to do is lay down.
I tell the children:
Me: I'm going to lay down for 30 minutes. I'm setting the timer on the over so I know I need to get up and check the chicken.
Kids: Cool! We will go outside and play.
Me: Fantastic idea!
So, I'm laying down. And for some reason all four decide it would behoove them to start screaming outside my bedroom window. I proceed to walk over to the window and bang on it to get their attention.
Apparently, I hit that shit just right and BLAM! Broken inner window pane. *fuck* is the only thing I can think at this moment.
The children thought that this was absolutely HILARIOUS and start laughing at me.
Me: you think this is funny??!! Get in the house. Sit on the couch and don't say a word to anyone until Bruce gets home. Oh, and Justin and Jeremy, give me your phones since this is sooooooo funny.
I. Am. Done.
I tell the children:
Me: I'm going to lay down for 30 minutes. I'm setting the timer on the over so I know I need to get up and check the chicken.
Kids: Cool! We will go outside and play.
Me: Fantastic idea!
So, I'm laying down. And for some reason all four decide it would behoove them to start screaming outside my bedroom window. I proceed to walk over to the window and bang on it to get their attention.
Apparently, I hit that shit just right and BLAM! Broken inner window pane. *fuck* is the only thing I can think at this moment.
The children thought that this was absolutely HILARIOUS and start laughing at me.
Me: you think this is funny??!! Get in the house. Sit on the couch and don't say a word to anyone until Bruce gets home. Oh, and Justin and Jeremy, give me your phones since this is sooooooo funny.
I. Am. Done.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Picture This...
So, it's kind of been my goal the last couple of weeks to REALLY embarrass the boys while dropping them off in front of the Junior High.
This morning was no different, but for one thing... I was EXTRA amazing. So, I decided that this morning's moment of embarrassment would be brought to you by Biz Markie's "Just a Friend". No big deal, just a great song to blare on the stereo. But I wouldn't be me if I didn't go that extra mile.
Here we are, pulling up in front of the school, and I have the music BLARING. Justin and Jeremy are already hanging their heads in shame. That's when I roll down the window, as the chorus comes on, and YELL:
OH BABY YOU, GOT WHAT I NEEEEEEEED
BUT YOU SAY HE'S JUST A FRIEND
AND YOU SAY HE'S JUST A FRIEND
OH BABY
YOU GOT WHAT I NEEEEED
BUT YOU SAY HE'S JUST A FRIEND
AND YOU SAY HE'S JUST A FRIEND
Justin may, or may not have put metaphorical gun hands to his head and "shot" himself. And I have never seen Jeremy run that fast into school. Ever.
The only thing I was missing was someone to ride shot gun in order to video.
It. Was. AMAZING!
This morning was no different, but for one thing... I was EXTRA amazing. So, I decided that this morning's moment of embarrassment would be brought to you by Biz Markie's "Just a Friend". No big deal, just a great song to blare on the stereo. But I wouldn't be me if I didn't go that extra mile.
Here we are, pulling up in front of the school, and I have the music BLARING. Justin and Jeremy are already hanging their heads in shame. That's when I roll down the window, as the chorus comes on, and YELL:
OH BABY YOU, GOT WHAT I NEEEEEEEED
BUT YOU SAY HE'S JUST A FRIEND
AND YOU SAY HE'S JUST A FRIEND
OH BABY
YOU GOT WHAT I NEEEEED
BUT YOU SAY HE'S JUST A FRIEND
AND YOU SAY HE'S JUST A FRIEND
Justin may, or may not have put metaphorical gun hands to his head and "shot" himself. And I have never seen Jeremy run that fast into school. Ever.
The only thing I was missing was someone to ride shot gun in order to video.
It. Was. AMAZING!
I have attached the song for your listening pleasure.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Judgement Throne
I've realized that when I'm out in public, that I really can't stand other people's children. For example, whilst out the other evening with Bruce, we watched these children running all around and screaming. This made me turn to Bruce and say:
Me: Bruce I need to leave.
Bruce: why babe?
Me: because I'm going to punch a child in the face.
Bruce: now Nina, calm down. It's not their fault.
Me: Bruce, you know I would never punch a child unintentionally. Lets leave now.
In the car, I started thinking about what he said. He's right (yes Bruce I just said that you are sailing by in your ship of right while I float along in a sea of wrong). It's not the child's fault. It's their parents.
So here's where me sitting on my judgment throne comes in. Why do parents just let their kids run around and act like hooligans?! It's really just not appropriate. Here I am trying to set a good example for my children, and here these little ass munches are running around all crazy and junk. Then I have to explain to my kids when they ask why they can't run around, because boys, their parents don't care enough about them to show them how to act like a human being in public. Then it creates this unending cycle of judgement. Now whenever we're in public and my kids see this kind of behavior, they too step up to my throne and sit with me for a while. Justin will say, "Isn't it a shame that those parents don't love their children?" And Eric would say, "Mom you would totally beat my butt if I did that. Why don't their parents?"
So parents of the world that feel like they're doing their kids a favor by letting them "express themselves" in public, please stop! You are creating judgmental snobs in my children. Remember, there is a way to allow them to express themselves in a civilized manner. 😝
Me: Bruce I need to leave.
Bruce: why babe?
Me: because I'm going to punch a child in the face.
Bruce: now Nina, calm down. It's not their fault.
Me: Bruce, you know I would never punch a child unintentionally. Lets leave now.
In the car, I started thinking about what he said. He's right (yes Bruce I just said that you are sailing by in your ship of right while I float along in a sea of wrong). It's not the child's fault. It's their parents.
So here's where me sitting on my judgment throne comes in. Why do parents just let their kids run around and act like hooligans?! It's really just not appropriate. Here I am trying to set a good example for my children, and here these little ass munches are running around all crazy and junk. Then I have to explain to my kids when they ask why they can't run around, because boys, their parents don't care enough about them to show them how to act like a human being in public. Then it creates this unending cycle of judgement. Now whenever we're in public and my kids see this kind of behavior, they too step up to my throne and sit with me for a while. Justin will say, "Isn't it a shame that those parents don't love their children?" And Eric would say, "Mom you would totally beat my butt if I did that. Why don't their parents?"
So parents of the world that feel like they're doing their kids a favor by letting them "express themselves" in public, please stop! You are creating judgmental snobs in my children. Remember, there is a way to allow them to express themselves in a civilized manner. 😝
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Quote of the Day
Courtesy of Eric.
While watching " How It's Made" an episode about how Blue Bunny ice cream is made in Iowa.
Eric comes running the second he hears ice cream.
Eric: Oh I'm definitely watching this.
Bruce: Well come on then.
Eric: Dad, where is this place?
Bruce: In Iowa, son.
Eric: Can we go there? Because I need to be there. Bad.
This kid cracks me up.
While watching " How It's Made" an episode about how Blue Bunny ice cream is made in Iowa.
Eric comes running the second he hears ice cream.
Eric: Oh I'm definitely watching this.
Bruce: Well come on then.
Eric: Dad, where is this place?
Bruce: In Iowa, son.
Eric: Can we go there? Because I need to be there. Bad.
This kid cracks me up.
Close The DOOR!
What is it about boys and NOT closing the damn bathroom door!? DISGUSTING! CLOSE THE DAMN DOOR! No one wants to see your bare ass; and no one wants to see you sitting there in concentration!
That is all.
That is all.
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