The **F** word

Picture this: a seven year old boy locked in his bedroom with the toychest blocking the door. He is crying and says " I can't believe you said the **F** word to me!" Sob,Sob.
I replied "What **F** word?"
"You know the F word?"
"What word?"
"The FR word"
"WHAT FR WORD?"
"The FRE word!"
"JUST TELL ME WHAT WORD"
"Freakin'-I can't believe you said that to me.

Yes I admit it! I said to my son "You are acting FREAKIN' ridiculous." This whole disagreement lasted about 15 minutes and was all because he wouldn't read the title of the story that he had to read. Sometimes motherhood can be so challenging.

All about Mom

1. What is something mom always says to you?
What- I dunno know. Pick up your clothes (Ty) Not right now.(Cj)
2.. What makes mom happy?
Whenever I listen to you (Ty) I dont know (CJ)
3. .What makes mom sad?
What- Umm, when something bad happens. (Like what?) I dunno know. (Ty) Me moving out (CJ)
4.How does your mom make you laugh?
Whenever you say something funny. (Ty) When she trips over her own feet (CJ)
5. What was your mom like as a child?
I dunno know.
6. How old is your mom? (39)
39 39
7. How tall is your mom?
I dunno know 5'11"
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
I dunno know. Watch America's Biggest Loser
9.. What does your mom do when you're not around?
I dunno know. Seriously-I don't.
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
I dunno know. Seriously-I don't Helping people
11. What is your mom really good at?
I dunno know. Disagreeing with my Dad. Being a Mom
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Cooking pizza right. (It is in the oven right now and he thinks it is burning.) Leaving work at work.
13. What does your mom do for a job?
She's a nurse. Research Coordinator
14.What is your mom's favorite food?
I dunno know. Oh yeah, Banana pudding but that's not from the food pyramid. Olive Garden
15.What makes you proud of your mom?
I dunno know. Always staying strong.
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Most likely the roadrunner. I don't know
17. What do you and your mom do together?
Not very much (I think I am going to cry) Fight over kitchen space
18. How are you and your mom the same?
I don't exactly know Hard headed
19. How are you and your mom different?
I dunno know She's a girl and I am a boy
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
'Cause she gives me stuff. 'Cause she puts up with me.
21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
That he's funny That she is divorced from him.
22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
I dunno know Mexico or Florida
Ty's answers are in red, Cj's are in blue.
I think this was supposed to be funny, but I am not feeling it right now. I felt a little better after CJ answered.

Wonderful Winter Weather-NOT!

So we have been hit by snow,ice,sleet. We lost electricity for almost 72 hours. I thought it would be nice to get back to 'normal'. Temperature today was 53 degress which means that all of the wonderful stuff that caused problems earlier will continue to cause problems. Our basement wall is now leaking. We have had to pull out the wet/dry vac to soak up the water as it seeps in on our new paneling and carpet. But hey it could be worse-we could still be without electricity and not be able to use the wet dry vac! I am attaching a picture or two that I thought were pretty with all of the ice.

A new niece or nephew!

Well we have known for a few weeks that there will be a new baby in the family. We expect the arrival to occur sometime in September. I found out tonight that if it is a boy it's name will be Critter Tygra! Is that weird or what?




We love you Jamie and Chris!

The best Apple Dumplings Ever!

This is the finished product. My friend Perri gave me the recipe. I have made it once for my family and once for my coworkers. Unfortunately some of them didn't get there quick enough so I am going to make another batch tonight. It is so easy.

Take two granny smith apples peeled and cored. Cut each apple into 8 pieces. Have two cans of crescent rolls. Wrap one slice of apple with one crescent role. Place the wrapped apple in a buttered 9x13 dish. Melt two sticks of butter. Add one and a half cups of sugar and barely stir. Then add one teaspoon of vanilla and stir. Pour this mixture over the apples and crescents. Then pour a 12 oz Mt. Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Be sure to let it cool or you will burn your mouth on the apples. I think it tastes better on day 2.

Food for thought

Mcdouble-$1.o0 Two patties, one slice of cheese
Double Cheeseburger-$1.29 Two patties, two slices of cheese.
I was curious what the difference was, so I asked.

The fourth picture thing

Notice: There is no fourth picture folder! My computer died about 3 months ago and I am working off of my laptop so I dont have very many pictures. So the fourth picture is of Elvis and Lola, my mother's Pugs. Elvis is on the right and Lola is on the left. Elvis is a rescue dog that attacked my mother shortly after she got him. He was promptly neutered and now is a wonderful dog!