Happy Halloween!
10.31.2007
10.30.2007
Worst Parent of the Year Award
Well, later is not better. Especially when the voice told me as I was rushing into my house to use the bathroom, to move the big mirror leaning up against the back storm door. I came inside, went about my business, and then didn't think about it until I hear Finn scream and I rush out to see blood gushing from his foot, staining his shoe and sock. I was in tears, feeling so bad for not moving this stupid mirror. The mirror was broken and had pierced his foot, bruising it with the fall. Poor little guy. Travis was home early today (thank my lucky stars), so he told me what to do. I was still hysterical and dumbfounded at how stupid I can be sometimes. The cut wasn't as bad as it looked and now Finn is bandaged and betadined and has lived to tell about it. What does it take for one to finally get the point? Sorry Finn!
10.27.2007
Christmas in October
I got this library cart that I'm going to use as Travis' bookshelf in his study. It just needs some sanding and possibly some painting, then distressing, of course, to make it look old again.
Other finds: an old toolbox (for a Spring planter: wouldn't it look great with pansies growing in it?), a great red purse and some vintage tableclothes (I'm always on the look-out for those).
Then, an old truck depot for Finn. I was going to give it to him for the real Christmas day, but I couldn't wait that long!
Some picture frames that I'm probably going to put mirrors in to hang above my mantle.
I got two old train sets for $3 a piece!
These were just what I was looking for. I needed more lighting above my mantle and these were $1 a piece!
Old lampshades. Although I think they're pretty enough to just show on their own, I have some lamps that I think these will look perfect with.
This is the loot.
A close-up of the old tool-box. I could also use to put my craft/sewing stuff in.
I love good deals on old cool stuff. I'll post pictures with what I do with my treasures. If you have other ideas for other uses for these things, please let me know. I love unconventional decor!
10.26.2007
Projects as of Late
Stay tuned for my headboard project (to be finished tonight)!
10.25.2007
Happy Birthdays to Sutton and Sergio!

So, Sutton. She is sweet as can be and ever since I heard that Ben was dating a girl named Sutton, I loved her name. She likes to play with my kids, which is an instant 10 on a mom's approval rating. Sutton joined the Polar Plunge Club in 2006, meaning she jumped into the frigid waters of the Columbia River in nothing but her swimsuit. What a champ! Sutton, I hope your birthday is fun and that Ben treats you right today. Happy Birthday!


10.24.2007
Country Mice
10.23.2007
Today is Not "the Greatest Day I've Ever Known"

So, what do you do on days like this? You eat toast.
Toast is a treat. Any kind of bread toasted is delicious. I toasted some slices of sourdough that I bought at the West Side Market on Saturday. Dipped in spaghetti sauce is even more of a treat. I made some roasted plum tomato sauce on Sunday and that is what I dipped my toast in today.
That helped a little. I also decided that in order to make it through the next four years, I am going to have a project going at all times. I think if I do that, I will be okay.
And, if I keep eating toast. There is light at the end of this tunnel.
10.22.2007
Happy Birthday, Stephanie!
10.21.2007
Sickies

Lucy has pink cheeks and doesn't feel good. I could tell after she threw up all one and a half containers of bananas I fed her, all over the living room rug and herself. I think she's teething. She didn't go to sleep until about 2 this morning and has been fussy.
That's not the worst part of our night.
Finn kept getting out of his crib when we put him in bed last night. So, I put him in his "big boy bed" (read: twin bed) and I laid with him, put him back in his bed, talked to him, put him back in his bed and tried everything to get him to go to sleep. I got frustrated. I handed this duty over to Travis. I went to bed. I slept intermittently between feeding Lucy and listening to Finn kicking his headboard and making sounds. I think the last I heard of Finn was at 11:30 PM when he must have just given up and sacked out for the night.
Meanwhile, Lucy played in her port-a-crib, cried, played, ate, cried and so forth. This carried on until, like I said, 2 AM, when her head finally hit the pillow. And although she fell asleep, she kept waking up crying, wanting to eat.
That is why we were ten minutes late for church today.
That is why I am not looking forward to bedtime tonight.
That is why I want this week to happen in the twinkling of an eye (I am not looking forward to getting Finn to stay in his bed).
That is why I will be especially grateful tonight if I can get the kids to go to sleep and I can spend some time alone.
I miss my mommy!
10.19.2007
Friday's Project
Any suggestions folks?
10.18.2007
Numbers
How much it cost my mom to ship a hallway rug to Cleveland: $24.30.
Individuals added to the Antes line in my dad's family history from recent research by Salt Lake family history firm: 162.
Poopy diapers I've changed today: 3.
Times I got up with children two nights ago: 3.
Miles I've run since buying new running shoes on September 27th: 34 (doesn't include miles walked since then).
How much it cost to buy a bunch of dried corn stalks at Zagara's Market yesterday: $5.99.
Days until Halloween: 13.
Time until I watch The Office tonight: 5 hours, 41 minutes.
Are there any significant numbers that you have to share?
10.17.2007
Project Central
If you could have anything for lunch, what would it be?
10.16.2007
On My Mind
In answer to a few of the comments you've made on my blog in the past few days:
Jen: Unique Thrift (the best thrift store I've found in Cleveland so far) is on Northridge by Aldi and Sally Beauty Supply. Go there and conquer! It's awesome. Mondays are 1/2 price, which I already mentioned.
Suzy: I do too have alot of weaknesses! I hate reading blogs that are always peachy. I like to read ones that are honest and talk about the unpleasantries as well as the ideal. I think I have a weakness of trying to hide my "inner self" too much. I'm not very good at opening up to people. It makes me too vulnerable. I want to be more open and honest. Sometimes I don't want to sound whiny or needy, so I don't post things that people will give sympathy comments for. Thanks for commenting on my blog. I will try to be more open, because if I do, there will be a goldmine of imperfections!
Janelle: In response to your wonderful suggestion to inform my readers about treelawns (now that I think about it, I think I already did say what they were). But, for those who missed it, treelawns are the space between the sidewalk and the road. If you see something on the treelawn, you can pick it up and haul it off. If nobody takes what's on a treelawn, the garbage collector takes it on garbage day. Wonderful concept, I think!
Sara: No, the vintage United Airlines china did not come with vintage prices! That was very funny and clever. Have you ever thought about writing for a sitcom? I loved your talk on Sunday, BTW. Very good job.
Tiffani: No, that wasn't a cast, it was Lucy's foot. I'm sure you figured that anyways, but I thought that was a funny comment too. My mom chastised me for not changing Lucy's clothes when I saw that hole.
I love reading comments and you have left me some good ones lately. Here's to more comments and lots of good Fall food! (I don't know why, but I just want to eat alot lately!)
10.15.2007
Kids and their Clothes
10.14.2007
Update

10.12.2007
I Can Explain...
I'm too tired to deal with it all right now. We got back from Columbus last night at 1 AM. Travis and I went to see Smashing Pumpkins at an outdoor events center. They were great. I can see why Travis has seen them three times now. Billy Corgan said he wasn't married and that maybe he needed to find himself and Ohio woman. I thought that was funny. And it was interesting/sad to see the college-aged crowd doing their thing (involved smoking, drugs and alcohol). So glad I'm not in that scene and that I kind of skipped that whole thing going to the most sober school in the country. I really enjoyed getting away for several hours and getting to spend time with Travis, uninterrupted with crying and diaper changes. Thanks to the Gowans and Koffords for watching the bunch while we were away!
And now: The Time is 1:45 PM and what are we doing?
Have a great Friday, ya'll!
10.11.2007
And Here's Some Stuff I've Found Lately...
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