The Twins Turn Five!

What Tuesday's Look Like..

Up at 630, if not earlier, to start my day. Coffee, Shower.
Wake up the kids.
Feed them 3 different breakfasts every morning.
Toast. Cereal. Waffles.
Send them off to brush teeth.
I pack 3 lunches, then 3 backpacks.
Carry 3 backpacks, my purse, a lunch tote, workout bag to the van.
Leave the house by 7:45 to drop off Jason for school.
Drop off Zachary at the YMCA at 8:30 for preschool.
Take Ryan to speech from 8:45-9:30.
Spend an hour and fifteen minutes alone with Ryan.
(Today I had Asher, 10 months old, and Milo, 4, with us too.)
Today it was a trip to the mall playplace after speech.
Head back to the YMCA to pick up Zachary at 11:00.
Take the kids to Sibley Park for lunch.
I have less than an hour to feed them.
11:50 Go back to the YMCA to drop off Ryan for preschool at 12:00.
Now I have 2 hrs 15 mins. of alone time with Zach.
I use that time to go back home for chores, puzzling : )
Because I have been running around for 4+ hours already.
2:15 Leave to go back to the YMCA to pick up Ryan at 2:30.
After getting Ryan, I head to Jason's school.
The boys play at the playground for 15 mins until Jason's done.
2:45 Head home. Snacks. Down Time.
Unpack all 3 backpacks.
Pack the next two bags we'll need for tonight.
Leave home at 4:15 to take Jason to archery with twins in tow.
4:30-5:30 Archery
Then twins then play at Lincoln park for 30 minutes or more.
Today Dake picked the kids up from me there.
Because when Archery is over at 5:30, Jason must change in the car...
Because we then head to Soccer Practice until 7:00.
7:00 Head home for a late supper..
7:30 Bath times for 3 kids.
Lay out all 3 kids outfits for tomorrow, as well as mine.
Start on backpacks, finish them up tomorrow.
Sign and check Jason's homework.
Jason reads for 15 minutes.
Get a call to work an extra shift this week.
Print off the Letter of the Week photos for the twins.
Pack the twins swimming gear for school tomorrow.
8:00 Twins to bed.
8:30 Jason to be.
8:51 Mom up blogging, but off to bed.

Random Tuesday Tidbits:
This is what every Tuesday looks like.
I have used two-quarters of a tank since yesterday.
I have now taken two extra shifts this week.
Today's 4 trips to the YMCA are on my day off too.
I drove 60+ miles today.
I buckled up the carseats a total of  22 times!
Tomorrow night I will post "What Wednesday Looks Like"

Fourth Grade Portraits.

Preschool Year Two & 4th Grade.

Jordyn, Me & My Nieces.

The Dake & Alleman's 2012

Photos!

Just posted a whole bunch of photos on flickr and Facebook.. We have been busy with the Zoo, Parade, a wedding, the lake!

I also finished up Project Life album one and will be posting those photos..

Today I will be at the Tim & Kenny concert at Target Staduim in The Cities : )

July Dakes.

Family Update Later, Book Quote Now.

"That's a pretty big purse. It looks heavy."

"It's not so bad. Keeps me in shape. All the young women today go to them expensive spas with those fancy machines. I just carry a good-sized purse. I've got muscles in my arm those women only dream of."

From Wife for Hire By Janet Evanovich

I love a good purse quote. Of course I carry one the size of a small elephant, so I totally love this.

See this purse quote too for a good laugh.. follow the link to another big purse blog post!

Zachary knows this purse is Becca's..  Video Clip.

PS- When I searched my previous posts using "purse" 14 posts came up.

I'll be back later tonight with a Dake Family post.

Happy Sunday!

Don't Wait Up. I'll be late!

Three Totally Different Kids.

Today I randomly puked in the van, in a bucket. I hadn't ate, was getting a heachache. Chalk it up to Dake's driving, nausea or perhaps, a couple new babies on the way.... But whatever the case, here is how all three of my kids reacted.. and Dake's two cents too..

Jason said, "Awe man, I think I'm gonna barf."

Zachary said, "Mom, just keep your mouth closed."

Ryan says, "Let me see."

So I showed him the contents of the bucket.. ugh.

And as I was gagging, Dake said, "I hope it doesn't smell like puke or I'm gonna puke next."

Happy Saturday.

Tuesday.

I posted twice to the blog!
The family slept till 7:00.
Dake took Jason to school.
The twins and I stayed in pjs till 2:20.
No reading or puzzling for me today.
I did a lot of laundry.
And cleaned up bathrooms.
Watched a lot of Season 3 True Blood.
Picked up Jason from school.
Dake gave all 3 boys haircuts.
Jogged 3.1 miles with Jessica.
Had a beer and cooked a pizza.
Picked fresh strawberries from our garden.
Jason had no homework, and ate all said strawberries.
I scrapped, started a mini album and printed photos.
I taught Zachary to play tic tac toe.
He now wins every game.
I posted to flickr.
We watched Dora.
I only had 1/2 a diet coke, a record.
More tomorrow, as I am gonna get better at posting.

May 24th

The boys last day of school was May 24th. They had a program followed by an ice cream social! As each of the boys went over the bridge, Ms. Kris revealed what they wanted to be when they grew up.. Ryan wants to be a gardener and Zachary wants to be Mario.

My Thursday.

Up at 630.
Got 3 kids fed, dressed and ready for school.
Dake took Jason at 745.
I took the twins at 830.
Thrifted at 2 stores.
Bought 13 new puzzles.
Went to Kohls.
Spent $1.98 total on 2 shirts for the twins.
Went to Walmart.
Went to 2 libraries.
Left with only 1 book.
That's amazing.
Picked up the twins.
Stopped at Becca's 3 times for laundry.
Our washer is broke. For another week.
Fed the kids lunch.
We played outside.
I finished a book.
A foot wound for Zach being barefoot outside.
Picked up Jason at 245.
Played outside more.
Jessica came up for pizza.
We played outside.
Supper.
Baths.
A head wound for Ryan, after slipping on tile.
Probably cause there was at least 1.5 gallons of water out of the tub.
Pajamas.
A beer for me.
Finished a puzzle.
Picked a new one for tomorrow.
AND hello 8:22. Past bedtime!
Night, Bloggers.

This Busy Dake Week.

I worked 5 shifts.
Dake was in Cincinnati Tuesday-Friday.
Dake was in The Cities for 3 days before that.
I was a single mom.
I drank beer.
Jason had soccer twice.
I read. The twins played at the park.
The twins had preschool twice.
It was Bike Day one day for them
Spent Tuesday morning with Becca while they were in school.
We did TWO puzzles and watched Glee.
Jason had Lego's till 4:00 after school on Thursday.
Jessica spent Thursday night with us.
We did a 500 piece puzzle.
We had beer.
I stayed up late folding laundry then I read in bed.
Jason had swimming lessons.
Jason had a friend sleepover.
I went to the library sale.
Becca and I attended a wedding shower in Montgomery, MN.
I did more puzzles.
Jason busted his elbow. Photos on flickr.
It rained. Multiple days.
I had Book Club Friday night.
Thrift shopped with Becca.
Currently watching The Killing on Netflix.
Dake is making homemade waffles.
He cooks. I do puzzles.
I emailed Julie & Brad this morning, and started the dishes.
Ryan has picked all the flowers from our yard. They had yet to bloom.

Today is my Best Friend's 30th Birthday.
I would like to remind her that her biological clock is ticking...

LOUDLY!

Check Up Time!

Ryan and Zachary had their 6 month check up at the dentist today.. and this momma, who crazily takes care of her boys teeth, have NO CAVITIES!! Whoop. And these photos prove it. I asked Ryan to show my his teeth, while holding the camera, this is the response I got. And I bribed Zach with a dollar to see his teeth. April 17, 2012

Wednesday.

Ryan is sleeping. It's after 5:00. That's will harsh a good bedtime.

Jason is painting Legos.

Zachary's in his underwear, destroying Legos.

I am working on a 1000 piece wine cork puzzle from Mall of America.

Tomorrow Jason has his 1st soccer practice of the season.

Jason also has an after school Lego building class tomorrow till 4:00.

Saturday he has swim lessons.

The twins have preschool tomorrow.

I finished a book today. Started a new one.

Supper?? Dake is gone. Looks like it'll be waffles or pizza.

I'm wearing slippers. My feet are freezeing.

I had Life cereal for lunch.

The sink is full of dishes. Oy!

Two Takes, Easter Dakes.

While the first photo is the best I got, I still had to share the second one. Look at Zach's hand. Seriously, is he Brett Michaels son or mine?? Love. That. Kid. And all my family this Easter. Best to you all, Blogland. Look for much more this week! Hugs, Flo

Project Life Update. Random Page Favorites.

I am so loving this year's project. I am 14 weeks in, and loving it. I do a two page spread for each week, and add that week's best photos, events and memorabilia. These are a few of the weeks with both pages showing. They are kinda hard to see details because I am so zoomed out. You can see the whole set here and each individual page, including close ups.. Project Life 2012 and you do not need to be signed in. You may be able to click these photos to see them bigger.

PS- Try and see what weeks YOU are in!!

Mohawked.

Is there a Barbque Stain on My White Tee Shirt?

Why yes, and there is also a tad bit of drool on my chin. Just got tickets to the hottest concert of the summer seeing these two studs perform live at Target Stadium in July. Jess and I are going up to The Cities to see them. I have seen them both before, but not together. I saw Kenny in 2006 in Omaha, and although I wasn't a big fan of his before, it was one hell of a show, and it left me a fan. It also helped that he had just put out a Rum line, that they severed in huge mugs..

I saw Tim and Faith together in the summer of 2000 in Kansas City. Dake and I were just dating and he surprised me with tickets. It was one of the best duos I've seen on stage. It was super sexy, seeing them together, and so in love.. And I'm pretty sure I never made it back to my own apartment that night. In fact, I'm pretty sure that I even called in "sick" the next day at work...

Dear Ryan,

You have an amazing smile and you are just as cute as a button.

So please stop making faces at the camera.

Love You,

Mom

Science Fair.

This year, in third grade, Jason was able to participate in the science fair. He did really well. Dad helped him with the graphs, and the "science stuff." I took the photos and played with the paper and glue. Had I know there was this much scrapbooking in science, I may have participated in my own science fairs as a kid!  Jason was just a few points shy of going to MSU to show his project there. I posted all the science fair photos on flickr.. and a new batch from the Monster Trucks and Pine Wood Derby.

In other news, Dake is recovering well from his shoulder surgery while Zach is roaming the house in underwear.

Snowboarding..

This is Jason's second week of snowboarding lessons. He's a pro. Already would like his own board. Last week, he didn't use a helmet, but as his craziness confidence improves, a helmet seemed like a good idea. I have posted 20 photos on flickr and you can see them, without logging in, just follow the link.. Snowboarding. These were all from his Saturday session yesterday, the 18th.

THREE! Happy Birthday Lincoln.

Project Life 2012.

This year, I'm changing up my scrapbooking. Instead of traditional pages with pictures and products, I'm doing a week at a time with all the events of that week.. I'm saving papers, printing photos and journaling, then adding it all together. It's all move around-able, so it's an ever changing album. I am excited to see what each week looks like once it's complete. I have all 5 weeks complete already. It's something I can work on, walk away from and go back to.

February.

I am so excited for this month.. the month of love. I am volunteering at the twins Valentines Day party, making their boxes and doing their valentines with them, baking some homemade cookies for gifts, and doing Jason's valentines too. I even have a new fingernail painting technique for valentines.

This week I went to the twins conference and BOTH boys are excelling amazingly. They are both, shockingly, well behaved, courteous and were they should be age wise.

Next week, Jason starts snowboaring lessons and has also decided to enter the science fair.

Lincoln will be celebrating his birthday this month.

Tomorrow Dake has a MRI on his arm. I can't wait to see him tonight as he has been outta town the last two nights.

Next week I have an eye exam. I am also studying for a Minnesota written drivers test.

The twins swim tomorrow at preschool and I am looking forward to my 2.5 hour break. I think that time out will include a latte, and some errands. Definitely a latte.

My reading has been slow this year.. I only read 4 or 5 novels last month, less than half my normal reading. Geeze.

Zachary has learned to play checkers and is really good.. when he asks if I wanna play he says, "I'll go easy on you."

I have a new scrap project to share on flickr sometime.

2012 Preschool Photos.

The boys had photos at school last week, and while I didn't order any because of we had just got all our portraits, I did order this memory keeper. But it turns out, the photos were so good, especially Ryan's, that I'm going to go ahead and order 5x7s of each. Turns out, they are actually cheaper when placing a re-order than during the original order. Odd.