Cool Down August Café

They're leaving me alone for a full 6 weeks but it's a really important day for students so I wanted to be there.

Oooh and what is the theme now?

Hey all,
Lauren--- I can't believe she is 4 weeks old already. boo on working
Lindsay-- definitely show cake pics, would love to see that.
Laura-- so glad Nathan had a good day at school... Don't you love when they tell you your a mean mommy, especially when you think you are doing something good lol

We have a family reunion this weekend and it should be nice if I can go. Alaina came down with a low grade fever this morning. It didn't get higher than 100.5 all day but I don't want to take her if she is sick. But I feel bad because she is soooo excited to go. She doesn't see michaels parents often and her cousins either. I am hoping she wakes up five in morning and we can go. Otherwise I will stay back with her and Michael will take the other two. It stinks because it is 4 hours away. We are going to doctor tomorrow anyway because it is staple removal day. She us so funny. She keeps saying "awwww coconuts I don't want dr b to take them out it us going to hurt ". Sometimes these kids are sooooo cute.

Ttfn

Hope she's feeling up to it tomorrow!

Still procrastinating... I tell ya.. if they gave gold medals for this... I'd have a ton of 'em!

Lauren-I am a super procrastinator too!!!! I am supposed to leave the house in 10 minutes to meet some friends, I am still sitting here in my jammies!

Tracy-I love the decorating part of school, the getting up in the morning is the part I fear!

Geri-I hope that you are able to go!

Ellen-Welcome back! I have been following your pictures on FB!

One more week off...boo! I could go for two more weeks, but then at the end of those two weeks, I would be begging for two more!

Lauren- Back to work all ready? You are so dedicated to those kids, they are really lucky to have you.

Geri- I hope everyone is well for the reunion. I know how much they look forward to the big events.

Laura- Have fun at the reunions! I hope the second one surprises you. I am so glad that Nathan loved kindergarten. What a relief. I can't believe he is that big, though.

Tracy- maybe a new color scheme is good to go with a new move....? I agree the gymnasts are incredible. Abigail thinks we are so mean for not letting her take them....all her friends do...

Good luck Liz. I found the colonoscopy to be not that bad b/c I don't remember a thing. The prep wasn't great but I can think of worse things.

My sister comes this weekend which should be fun. We are finally unpacked and getting settled in. Speaking of which I should get back to work. We switched email systems yesterday and I can't figure the new one out.

Oh and Abigail learned to ride a bike yesterday and is so excited.

Ellen - Welcome back:) Ah, so cute, Disneyland Paris! I bet she had a good time. Sorry you're back to work already, but what memories you made over the summer:)

Lauren - Sorry you're island hopping. I know it's hard, but she's in really good hands. Hugs!

Tracy - I stumbled upon a Hobby Lobby last weekend. So many cool things in there. Hope your lovin' your new classroom decor. Speaking of classroom set-up, I usually do my hubby's bulletin boards, but with time crunch and Meet the Teacher and Mr. T's birthday, he did it them and they actually look good.

Liz - Hope your pressures regulate. Sorry for the digestive issues. Stay healthy lady. No worries, it will all get done in time. I know, I feel like I have this scrolling agenda of events in my head. It's insane!

Geri - Hope you get to go to the reunion.

Katie - You got lots of activities going on. Fun stuff! Wow, she pulled it out herself? Yeah, it's been so long since anyone lost a tooth here. I'm kind of excited for it.

Okay, the cake turned out really funky, but it was fun making it. I was going to roll out red Starbursts for the controller buttons, but it didn't happen. I had some spatial issues with the lettering, but it was yummy. I will post pics when I get a chance to blog. Little ones are asking for computer time and I want to keep the peace. Peds appt. for Mr. T today and then I'm cleaning today before the weekend.

Ellen, I can't really think of anything I'd rather be doing, aside from emptying my whole gi tract. -pukes-

Lindsay, Good luck keeping the peace.

So, I've been coming here for years now and I think it is finally time to read the rules and regulations for Share. In the past 2 weeks(1 of which I was on vacation) I've got 2 emails/messages about posts or blogs I've done. Not that I care, swearing on share is not family oriented-got it. I've had pictures taken down, whole posts taken off, and edits done over the last year that I really didn't think it was hurting anyone or anything until AFTER I got the reasoning. So before it happens again, I'm going to read the rules in fear that I am not being a good example to others. I feel pretty dumb...in an ok way...that my gutter mouth is gonna get me in trouble.

brb...

What the bleepity bleep...(kidding, I kid, I kid)

Just an FYI-The terms of use isn't working. The editorial policy isn't working. It says = default.html I don't know what that means.

I'm like a sponge and learn new things daily. Mental notes have been taken and will not happen again.

Ohh 26 new posts... I like to read but I am not so sure I can recall all that has been said....

Tracy: Glad your ceiling is done, why is that work men come when you want to sleep late?? I love to decorate...

Ellen: Welcome back! Sounds like you had a great trip.... That is fun that your sister comes to visit....

Liz: oh sorry you have some digestive problems... I have low bp, and in pregnancies it got lower....

Laura: so glad Nathan enjoyed his pre heat school, so funny about the door thing.... Have fun at your fam gathering... honestly I am trying to avoid those, the last ones were a total mess, and I am starting to not enjoy them, and with big family is hard not to get in those all the time.......

Lindsay: Happy birthday !!! wow I am impressed you made and decorate the cake! Are you having a big celebration?? That is so nice of you, to decorate your DH classroom, I think I would do that too... I am not sure were are you going tomorrow... but have a great day and WE

Donna; really a Lego camp?? that sounds marvelous... I am sure Ethan is enjoying it so much....

Erin: I saw the link you send, it sounds fab, specially the thing about helping donating knitting things, I didn't know that March of Dimes also has it, I saw it on the link page of little sweat peas....

Jessica: oh sorry you are going to miss SU 2012, but you have a very special cause for it....you will be missed!

Katie: your kids are in all kind of sports, I feel bad now, like I am not going to receive the best mom medal....

Lauren: oh no here maternity leave is awful, gov doesn't pay for that... is the family that stays with the woman that delivers a baby, usually the mom, an aunt or a sister come to her house and stays for 40 days helping....

well I have been busy, and my DH and miss V are sick, miss V with ear pain, and low fever... and my DH with bad flu, Stefano is now in a birthday party of a classmate, in a club, with pools and all that, I hope he is enjoying, he had a long face since he wanted to be home to play with his wii (since I just let him play for 1 hour on Fridays after school) .... Ok I go and check on miss V she said she was going to have a nap in her room... ... and she is so quiet....

Happy WE everyone....

Lorena

Oh Stacy! I forgot to comment on your new hair do... and the funny/cute pic of Mr. Elim in his bunny ears.... I love how he is smiling in that picture....

miss V is really having a nap... mixed emotions, should I worry she is feeling bad, or happy and have some free time ???

Lorena-I hope that S had fun at his party! I would let V sleep, it's good for them when they are not feeling well. I hope she feels better soon!

Lindsay-I can't wait to see the cake, I bet it is fabulous!

We are off to an auction tomorrow, just for fun!

I don't know how in the world I can keep all those comments straight in my brain, but here goes.....

I know there were a couple of reunions mentioned. I hope that everyone is well and that they turn out more fun than you expect. My family is an eat and talk kinda group so it's not too entertaining. I want the fun weekend kind of fun, but hey--that's what I have you girls for!!

Lauren~ If you WANT to go to work then so be it, but you know I was stepping in to defend you if the work folks were MAKING you!!

There isn't a "theme" to my classroom, just colors. They were red and black (of course), but I found some fabric that had some of the lime green in it that I loved so now it's going to be black, grey, lime green and white. Don't get me wrong, my bulldog will still be present, but not the whole room!

Lorena~ I hope that your family members are feeling better soon. That's no fun!!!

Ansley and I went to a birthday party for a friend at the bowling alley! She had a blast and it was a short two hours so I was happy too. Love a kids party that doesn't drag on forever!

How many swimming events can there be??????? Good grief! We're now one total week with at least some swimming every day! I was happy to see the track heats getting cranked up today just to see something new! Do I sound like an old person yet??

Liz...you know I love you, think the world of you and so appreciate all that you do for everyone. You are a rock star. Don't stop being you...you keep me on my toes!

That said, thanks also for letting me know the link is broken. I will try and fix it on Monday.

Lorena, I hope the sickies go away at your house soon. Let V sleep, she probably needs it!

Tracy, Classroom sounds awesome! So glad Ansley had fun bowling. There free bowling at the local bowling alley. They put the bumpers up and we try and get T our every week. She loves it!

Katie, Auctions are fun! We've picked up a few things at auctions of things left at houses- The families just want to get rid of the stuff. Someone else's trash is another's treasure, I suppose.

Taking T to Kennywood tomorrow. It's a pretty big amusement park with rides, water rides, eats, games....50% chance of rain. Which then means it will be so hot and humid. Blah. However, Tori is tall enough to ride everything in kiddie land now and some big rides through out the park. I'm excited for her!

The gym calls.
bbl....

Oh Liz---the gym calls me too, but I ignore the call.... You go girl! Hope the day at Kennywood is great and cooler with the clouds.

I think I'm going to try out for Olympic trampoline next time..... What cha think? I did see Sean White there last night watching them getting ideas for new tricks on his snowboard.

Liz & Tracy: Thx for The get well wish es for my fam... And Liz wow you go on Saturdays to The gym? Tracy i am with you The gym is screaming for me but seems that I have a deaf ear....

Katie: yes I know it is good for them to sleep, The thing is that They never do it in The daytime only At night, They are good sleepers (12-14 Hours) so I get worrying when do They sleep in The day...

Miss V is just fine, S had a great day arrived At 9 pm The Birthday mom brought him home after They went for a pizza, she is good friend of mine, and kids get along so well.. And since miss V slept a lot in The afternoon we stayed up late playing Wii ressort ... Bowling and ghost hunter The 4 of us... It was a great family time, we had some beer with my DH to get in The mood of bowling....
No plans go Today . Have a great WE
L.

Lorena-I am happy to hear that Miss V is feeling better! Your kids are great sleepers, I have trouble getting mine to bed!

Tracy-I have been ignoring the call this summer, I guess it's back to the gym in a couple of weeks, when I get back in routine.

Liz-I hope you have fun tomorrow! We love auctions, sometimes just for the people watching!

If they made napping an Olympic sport, I'd for sure have the gold! I do think it would be a close call between Tracy and me!

Tracy-I wish we had a trampoline. It would be fun.

Katie-People watching is my favorite past time. I have to wear movie star sun glasses to hide my true intent of sitting on a park bench. I've been told more than 5 times, I talk with my facial expressions...it's hard sometimes to hold back.

Lorena, Wii night sounds fun! Pizza parties are even funner!!!

Anyone need some zucchini? We have an over abundance. Need tomato's? How about broccolli? Our garden is bursting! My green beans are so good...-drool- I scrubbed down my whole kitchen and steam cleaned Tori's playroom, did 4 loads of laundry. All this talk of naps...I need a nap.
Church tonight, fun in the sun tomorrow.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend!
bbl...

Oh most certainly will join that sport Katie!!!! I just woke up from mine today!

I was just going to comment that if Lorena gets worried when her kids sleep during the day, she'd panic around me!!! Sometimes I worry about myself!!

Ansley and I have been total bums today!!! I love it when there is no agenda, but feel like I've waisted a day when I do like I've done today....

Lorena - I hope that everyone is well. Glad that S had a nice time. Love it when you have that trusted parent friend who takes good care of your kiddo:)

Tracy - Our school colors are red and black. I'm so into lime green right now. Lots of that going on at our house. I know, lots of swimming, onto other events. Those guys sure do look good though:)

Liz - Love you girl! Kennywood. Is that like Dollywood? Sounds fun:)

Okay girls (and James), I have some news. I'm not expecting a baby, but I am expecting a foreign exchange student! Yes, she arrived just a few hours ago and so far, so good. I'm sure every system is on overload. It's been such a crazy week with Mr. T's birthday (OMG he's 5), meeting teachers, and accepting a super part-time teaching contract. Never a dull moment I tell you. Too funny, it was the kids' first time to the airport. Mr. T loves baggage claim. Who knew?! He was laughing as the bags came up and dropped. It was too funny! He has a sweet laugh. Okay, nighty night. SCHOOL on Monday . . . Glad I didn't throw out all of those papers. Now I need some of them:)

Liz: that is so cool! Your own fresh vegetables... So tu my and healthy....congratulations for all your work done home.

Tracy: I get worry with my kids because They never do that... But I Would never panic because I know is your natural state... Napping ..

Lindsay: yes I have several school moms that are my friends and take my son here and there, besides I live so near school so my house is usually The gathering place of kids.... How nice.... I lo e to have visitors from out of The country, and to have friends from other countries.... I still have a friend pal from India, since I am 11 years old, she is married Now and lives in Jamaica .. I promise to travel to India when she is there. So from Where is your exchange student??? Happy Birthday to Tristyn ... and congratulations on your new fab teaching contract.... When do you start school???

I finally saw yesterday The hunger games.... I am definetly buying The books, what a nice movie... And I also saw this movie of Steven S. Super 8 , never saw Its publicity, but surely is a nice family movie... It made me miss The 80 when I was a child.... Vermú nice movie..heading to have lunch with some friends of my DH .... Home made pizzas.
Happy Sunday
Lorena

Lindsay : pen pal I mean..

Lindsay~ How fun!!! That's going to be so fun. Where is your student from? How long will he/she be staying with you?
--Congrats on the new job!

Lorena~ Glad everyone in your family is feeling better and hope you have fun with friends.

Ansley was very helpful yesterday in cleaning her room. In doing so, she put away all of her clothes. That's great except for the fact that her drawers were full of clothes that I need to pack up because they don't fit, so now the drawers are STUFFED and she resorted to finding shopping bags to put them in and put them in her closet..... I love her.

Guess that means I need to get off my tail and get busy on cleaning out her drawers now......

Woah, you are all way too chatty for me!

I'm glad the weekend is over, we had 2 family reunions this weekend which means I ate wayyy to much junk and now I'm not feeling the greatest. Off to bed I go, after I update my blog!

Family reunion are great for making you feel blah!!!!! It's because you sit forever and catch up and the whole time, you're sampling great food from everyone else!! (Least that's my problem! )

Alright, my limit for memory is about 10ish messages so we'll start there.

Liz: You sound like a better housekeeper than me. I'm awful proud that my carpet has been vacuumed this week!

Lindsay: Aww, that's so exciting! How old is your exchange student and where from?

Lorena: The books are definitely better than the movie!

Tracy: Haha!! Totally sounds like something I would do. Elim's closet is in dire need of sorting through. Maybe someday.....

When Elim goes down he goes down in style. Trip to urgent care this morning (thank goodness I knew of a pediatric one!) and he's got a sinus infection, pink eye, and a diaper rash that looks like possibly staph. Poor guy! So we've got eye drops, antibiotics, saline nose spray, neosporin and back onto zyrtec.

Stacy-Poor baby, I hope that he feels better soon.

Lorena-I have not seen The Hunger Games yet, the kids at school keep telling me to go see it! I love homemade pizza!

Tracy-I just did the great clean out of the kids' rooms! 7 bags donated!!!!

Liz-You can send those veggies down here, we love fresh garden veggies!

I am gearing up for back to work next week, but more importantly, I am gearing up for my big groupie trip to see the New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees and others!!!! We are leaving the 15th-19th, I have never been gone from the kids that long! The girl that sings "Call Me Maybe" will be there also, love that song!

Lindsay, <3 Awesome on the exchange student, and the job!!

Lorena, homade pizza = yum! I still have not seen the hunger games. I hear it is good.

Tracy, I just did Tori's drawers and closet. We are at the bare minimums.

Laura, feel better!

Stacy, Elim, Elim, Elim...Sweet boy, feel better.

Katie, OOOoooooh!!! Carley Rae Jepson(I believe is the spelling) Callme maybe is one of my fave workout tunes....Love it. I'll pass on NKOTB/BSB. Have fun and be safe!

Kennywood is similar to Dollywood.
Kennywood was a huge bust. They DO NOT close kennywood. Heck, it was even open when it got hit by a tornado a few years back. It rained all morning...not like pidder padder rain, I mean like terrential downpour rain. Stopped raining around 1'ish, then an announcement comes over the loud speakers that the park will be closing at 4pm. When the 2nd round of storms are to be moving in. If I didn't have a kid, I would not have been there. Miserable soaking wet, cold, hands and feet pruned....HOWEVER, T had so much fun!! She rode everything in Kiddieland! Rode some big people rides too. She jumped in so many puddles, was in her own little water world.

bbl...

OMG Liz, how much do I love that raincoat! Do they make one in my size?! You guys look great. And I LOVE the picture of you two in the Who's Who in the SU folder- beautiful!

Stacy- Egads! At least he gets all his sickies out at once? Poor dude and poor momma.

Gonna have to spend some serious time catching up... but that time is not now.. I actually think I'm motivated to organize something. Can't let the feeling pass!