finally friday.

Seriously, I thought today would never arrive. Thank You, Friday. A day of absolutely no plans or places to be. The coffee is brewed and warm in my cup and yesterday's episode of my soap is on. The oldest boys are out the door and off to work and school. The baby boys are covered in chocolate chip heaven, in feeted pajamas, that I wish came in a size adult.

Last night, we had soccer practice, Fazzoli's, then stopped at Best Buy. Once we were home and had both babies sleeping, I snuck out to meet up with Christine at the movies. We were going to see The Reader but it wasn't playing so we saw Madea Goes To Jail. Super Funny. I love Tyler Perry flicks. I got home shortly after midnight and the hubby was still up watched the Biography channel. Ugh. He was watching a show on Wyatt Earp (Bell, You will Love This!) and I say to him, "Honey, we already saw Tombstone. Why are you watching this?" He gave me a stare. So a few minutes go by and I have my nose in my book, then I hear the narrator say, but pretend not to acknowledge it, that such movies do not portray the real lives' of the Earps. Again, I get that same stare from Jacques. Photos From This Morning. March 13th

How Old Are You?

Zachary and Ryan can tell you how old they are. Photos from yesterday March 11th. Enjoy! Adding more photos to flickr too.

March Book of the Month Review.

My first book for March. I finished it last night. My first time reading an Augusten Burroughs book. I have 2 more of his to read too this month. It was a quick read. In fact, I read the majority of it yesterday. I read over 250 pages. There are 315 pages. A good book. I am excited to read more of his work. I started another book of his today.

Bell, I think you would like this too. It's no Twilight, but it is some sort of crazy.

Julie, any thoughts on the movie?

Today when we were at the electronic counter at the PX, a generic Kindle by Sony, made me shriek. Ugh. I tell you, the damn thing is haunting me.

Wednesday, 20 Pounds Lighter.

I will make this quick. Babies are napping and I don't want to waste to much time blogging.

I had my 6 week check up today at the diet center. I have lost 20 POUNDS. That's right. Six weeks and 20 pounds lighter. I met the Hubby today at the Px and a fellow solider noticed the weight loss and commented on it. I may have blushed. He is a cutie. Jacques said, "You check out my wife's ass?" Thanks for lookin' out for me, Honey.

Becca, with this tiny waist ; ) we not make it back from Scotland without a brand new wardrobe.

I am CRAFTING.. Or at least I was till I hit the blog.

No vomit since yesterday afternoon.

I finished my book last night. I read about 250+ pages yesterday. Look for another post later for that. Starting a new book today too.

Zachary just woke up. That was a quick nap. Ugh. I am sure Ryan will be awake momentarily too.

I have lost my camera cord, my eyepiece for the camera and the ihome plug in. Ugh. Where do these things go?

I have some new photos to post. Look for those later too here and on flickr. Importing Now.

It is 82 out.

I need a doll stand for my NKOTB doll. Every time he falls down, I hear Jason yell, "Mom, Jonathon fell down." Love it.

Talked to Shannon and Mom today.

Karate, homework and American Idol tonight.

This was not as quick as I hoped, but that doesn't matter anyhow, I am back to being Mom with the boys.

Tuesday Part Two.

Zachary vomited again this afternoon. Then I cleaned up liquid poo off the carpet. It leaked from a diaper.

Our stroller has 12 tires on it and 14 buckle straps.

Tonight is American Idol.

Jacques started softball practice tonight.

Jason has speech and his therapist is in Arizona, so he saw another younger girl. When we left, I said we would have her again next time. He said he wanted to have her forever. I think it is because they played Go Fish.

Ryan has a new tooth. A molar and another one is coming in.

This morning, I broke glass night light bulb on the floor. I compulsively swept, then vacuumed and finally mopped, hoping all pieces are of the floor.

Jason and Jacques had McDonald's for lunch.

I am finishing up the last few 100 pages of my March Book. Julie, I am embarrassed that you have read these words too.

I am on a waiting list for a book at the library. I am number 23 on the list. That means, after 22 other people check it out for a month, in just under 2 years or 22 short months, it will be my turn with the book. I may have to check into just buying it. Ugh.

Talked to Grandma, Mom, Christine and Kristine, Ian and Mike today. I emailed Aunt Janie.

5:33 pm we are watching Spongebob. No plans for supper.

I have a weight check up tomorrow. Look for good news on that.

I am seeing a movie Thursday night and I have dinner plans for Sunday evening. Busy Girl.

Tuesday.

Photo By Jacques from Saturday. I notice that as I am helping Ryan vomit, Jacques is snapping photos. Are you kidding me? Funny. There are more, but this is the nicest one. Ugh.

Ugh. More Vomit. Last Night. Zachary. And I kid you not, the pile was a good 4 foot in diameter and splattered up to 5 feet, or more, away on the hardwood floor. I really thought about taking a photo cause nobody can imagine what I am describing. Seriously. It was also all over Jacques feet, down his back and on his head. He had been the one holding Zachary. He made a dash for the floor instead of the carpet. I am grateful.

I should also take some time to say that my husband rocks on cleaning up the vomit. He doesn't complain. And he does an amazing job, even disinfects the areas afterward, airs them out and sprays some Frebreez. You Rock, Papa Bear.

Done talking about the upchucked contents of my kids' stomachs.

Tuesday. I took Jason to school and the hubby will pick him up. Then it is off to Speech. Last night was Karate and Walmart, Pizza and yard work, vomit and showers.. Opps, Sorry. No More.

New photos on flickr as of this morning.

Ohhhh and a shout out to my girl, Karla. She is 20 weeks pregnant with her SECOND set of twins, back to back. They are identical boys. Hooray! The girls are 3 or 4 now.

Monday.

Someday I will craft again.
Jacques busted his butt yesterday in the yard.
Zachary puked this morning.
Ryan has not puked since Saturday.
Last night we watched Indy Jones Part 4.
Again.
Oatmeal, coffee and water for breakfast.
I need to get to the post office.
I want to subscribe to 2 magazines.
I am working on photo organization.
Ryan had real poo today, not liquid poo.
Karate at 4:15.
Slippers on my feet.
New video below.
Added photos to flickr.
7 things scheduled this week.
A trip to Hobby Lobby this week sounds nice.
Need to stop at the Dollar store for Jason's school.
Talked to Brad and Mom this morning.
Hey Monday, Let's Kick Ass.

Zachary Blows Kisses.

Zachary Blows Kisses.
Originally uploaded by mandydake

Welcome to the Block, Jonathon!

Listen Up Everybody... If you wanna take a chance. Hooray for Jonathon and being the winning bidder on ebay, on the last doll needed to complete my NKOTB collection. I know, jealous much? I had got all four at once then a friend reminded me that there were actually FIVE. I went nuts and made it my life's work to complete this set. I had Donny as a kid, Grandma Long bought him for me for Christmas one year.

They were in Atlanta last year and for $375 you could meet them and have VIP access. I asked Jacques how much he thought was too much for a ticket. He replied, "Five Dollars." So I never made it. A bunch of Moms went together from Jason's school, but I didn't know they were going until too late. Maybe another time.

And a quick Thank You to Lewis, who made sure I was the winning bidder while I was out of the house as the auction ended. I will think of you in my will, perhaps leaving you this entire set and making you the luckiest guy in the world. Hugs!

For Fun: Hanging Tough Video

Just get on the floor and do the New Kids dance..

Feel The Love.

Photos: February 2009

Posted a bunch more up on flickr.