John and Tina Plus Three: Just The Norm

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Just The Norm

The kids have been really busy at school this last week. Damon's class is celebrating the last 26 days of school by having each day represented by a letter of the alphabet. For example the other day was "P" day so they got to wear their Pajamas to school. He is now off school for the next week for Kindergarten Testing. This week he started riding the bus to school again. I am so proud of him! He has even been super excited to go to school and was a little disappointed that he has the next week off. He asked me "Do I at least have homework?" I don't know what changed at school, but my life has been so much easier this week.

Olivia has had something fun to do just about everyday at school this week. She had a Field Trip to a museum Tuesday. Wednesday they got to watch a movie to celebrate their reading success. Thursday they had a Bike Rodeo. She is still trying to learn to ride her new bike so she took her scooter instead. Friday they had Field Day with a ton of fun games. She wasn't feeling well, but wouldn't have missed it for the world. After school her friend invited her to go camping with her and her family. Olivia had a blast! I think her busy week has caught up to her because it is 12 PM and she is already taking a nap.

My Mom just got back from St. George yesterday. I missed her so much and I'm glad she is finally home. My Grandpa is recovering nicely from Heart Surgery. He's been going to Physical Therapy and feels better everyday. (I told you he was strong).

My Brother's Wedding is just around the corner, so my next task is getting all the accessories and shoes for our outfits and to plan a Bridal Shower. Only 4 weeks until the Big Day!

I have been a little scatter brained this week, here's a list of things that went wrong for me:

I lost a blank check for our checking account.
I forgot to make a payment to our Discover Card.
I left the windows open in the van during a rain storm.
I dropped my expensive cell phone on the sidewalk and scuffed the "touch screen".
I was late to every appointment this week.

I later found the "missing check" folded in my purse. I had looked there a dozen times before I actually found it. I thought I had made a payment to our Discover Card but somehow over looked it. I was furious with myself, I have never missed a payment for any of our accounts before. Not to mention, I have never paid finance charges on our Discover Card before. They waived the finance charges for me but I'm stuck with the late fee. Nothing like throwing money away. I try to be on time to everything, I'm not sure why that was such a challenge for me this week but I think it has something to do with J.A.S.M.I.N.E. She has been very demanding and loves trying my patience. Everything else on the list is normal.

2 comments:

MandiJune 13, 2009 at 9:47 PM
You have to love weeks like that!
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KickButtMommyJune 14, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Your bad week sounds like my normal week. I always make dumb mistakes. Hang in there. You will get your mommy mojo back soon!
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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

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