John and Tina Plus Three: Manic Monday and Resolutions

Monday, January 12, 2009

Manic Monday and Resolutions

Today is of course Monday, that means time to clean the house. :( I spent the morning getting the kids off to school and then Jasmine and I were off to Walmart for some serious grocery shopping. I tried to get John to go for me yesterday but he wasn't having it. When we got home I cleaned the house for at least two hours. I can't believe how much of a mess three kids, one puppy, and one man can make. I of course don't make any messes at all. ;) Chloe is now 9 weeks old and has doubled my cleaning work-load. I now have to mop the floors twice a week and spot clean everyday. She is getting really good at leaving little piles of digested "Puppy Chow" in every corner of the house, yet I watch her like a hawk. Olivia cleans up the messes when she is home but during the day I'm on my own. Our puppy is so full of energy all day and all night. She is literally "full of piss and vinegar." Never in my wildest dreams did I think that one little puppy could double my cleaning and laundry. Today I had clean folded laundry on the floor and guess who decided it would be fun to pee all over it? No, not Damon or John it was Chloe. Later, I was trying to mop the floors and had a little fur-ball attached to the mop by her teeth. Needless to say I had to mop and vacuum the floors holding her in my hands. She's lucky she's cute and so damn precious.

Lately, I've been thinking of what I want to do for my New Year's Resolution. As always, I want to start exercising again. Who knew a couple of years ago I had a trainer and was a lean, mean working-out machine. I want to get back to being really fit and healthy. I've had a couple of friends offer to go work-out with me, but it's so hard to make time for anything extra. I also wanted to start taking a few classes like photography, scrapbooking, or Olivia and I want to start a Puppy Training class on Saturdays. It's just that sometimes it feels like there's not enough hours in a day, but this year I'm going to make it my Resolution to take some time out to do something for myself. So if anyone is interested in exercising, taking a class, or meeting up with me, let me know. I know it's not easy, specially if you have kids, but let's do it! Let's make time in our schedules for some "Mommy Time."

On another note, Damon had his first playdate the other day with two boys from his class. They had a blast together. I think boys are easier to entertain then girls. They did not mind playing in the basement, in fact they were thrilled. They saw all of Damon's Power Rangers and Transformers and they were in heaven. One of the boy's Mom said that Chloe looks like Gizmo.

Poor Chloe she got a shot on Friday, groomed on Saturday, and John forgot to put her in her bed Sunday night. No wonder she is being such a pain.

1 comment:

MandiJanuary 12, 2009 at 6:56 PM
It sound like we have a lot of the same resolutions. We really should get together sometime!
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Liv-The Drama Queen

Liv is really smart. She loves going to school and hanging out with her friends. She is really excited about learning to play the Recorder this year. She is a huge "Smarty Pants" and has a come-back to everything I say. She helps me out a ton with the two little ones, who both admire everything about her. She tells really, really, really long stories (sometimes I have to remind myself to be patient.) She acts every detail out and changes her voice for the different characters in her story. She has a talent for getting anyone around her all hyped and rawled up. The house is usually quiet until Liv arrives. She is such a "Drama Queen." She spends most of her time making the two little ones re-enact a movie that they just watched. I think she is going to be a Movie Director or a Teacher when she grows up.

DayDay aka Prince Charming

Damon is a real sweetheart. We call him DayDay for short. He is a very sensitive guy and is tuned into everyone's feelings. He tries very hard not to hurt anyone and really wants everyone around him to be happy. He loves to cuddle and gives the best "Bear Hugs." He's already embrassed to hold my hand or kiss me in public. He doesn't love going to school but is really good at it and tested above grade level. He is a "home-body," crowds and a lot of noise over-whelm him. He loves wearing soft clothes and would stay in his jammies all day if I let him. He can memorize a movie after watching it just once. He quotes lines from movies and even uses them in the right context. He is always making us laugh and is quite "The Charmer."

The King & Queen

I have been a stay-at-home Mom for almost 10 years. I love being a wife and a mom. I am very blessed to be able to stay at home. I really, really, really love my life and my home! The kids are amazing and being able to watch them grow is so much fun. They change everyday. I love making crafts and cards. Photography is a hobby that I am still learning and I spend a lot of my time reading and learning new techniques as well as learning Photoshop. I should say that I spend most of the time trying to figure out my damn camera!!!

John is a brillant man. He is self-employed and has many talents. Taking out the trash is not one of them, but I love him anyway. John enjoys watching sports and plays football whenever he gets a chance. He is an amazing dancer and is always the center of attention at a party. His son is his protege.

Chloe-Puppy Royalty

Chloe is the puppy Santa Claus brought for the kids this past Christmas. She is an Imperial Shih-Tzu. She was abandoned by her mother and then was raised by a Persian Cat. When she first came home she even meowed. Now days she spends most of her days "cat napping" and sitting on the back of the couch looking out the window. She is very playful and hates to be left alone. Her hobbies include hanging out the window of a moving vehicle and playing with her boyfriend-Mugsy. She is spoiled beyond belief and acts like "Royalty."