It's SPRING!!!

It's FINALLY spring outside... We had some nasty weather here and unfortunately, our shed is now in the field upside down!!! And to top it off... Austin is sick.. He hasnt been ill in months!!

I am not too happy about the kid being sick part but, I suppose it could be worse. Been a pretty busy day and I must admit... I am NOT looking forward to the after noon. We will just have to see what all happens...

Oh, hubby said shed is now back right-side up and is in its place... added some weight until we can get it tied down.

Blog on...
Crystal

Life as we know it....

As we decide to become moms, things go through our minds... do this, do that, drive here, drive there... But, we forget to add in what we will no longer be able to do ALONE ever again. Here's a short list...

• Pee
• Shower
• talk on the phone without someone screaming
• have an adult conversation WITHOUT someone interrupting
• eat in peace
• watch a nice movie without someone saying "MOM, he hit me!"
• Having that "alone" time with your husband and not have someone unlock the door with their fingernail and yelling "What'cha doin'?"
• Enjoy Wal*Mart the way we did BEFORE kids :)
• Wear underware/bras that are cute vs. supportive ;)
• Being able to sleep a full 8 hrs without someone wanting a drink, having to pee, OR blaring the TV

I am sure there is more that I can add to this list but, these are what comes to mind RIGHT now...

On that note, I am off to bed.. Hoping to get a good nights rest. Maybe everyone will sleep the whole night (yeah, right LOL)

Crystal

So, what's for dinner?

Well, after being ill all day... Had to come up with a shopping list for the hubby to get.

Here's what's on the Menu for the weekend....

Feb 6, 09

SUPPER: Bacon Cheeseburgers, Smiley Face Taters (McCain)

Feb 7, 09

BREAKFAST: Extra Fluffy Pancakes, Syrup, Potatoes O'Brien with Scrammbled Eggs and Sausage.

LUNCH: Veggie Beef Soupe, Rice, Grilled Turkey `N` Swiss Sandwich

SUPPER: Shake ~N~ Bake Chicken, Mashed Taters, Gravy, Corn

Feb 8, 09

BREAKFAST: French Toast, Syrup, Sausage, Eggs

LUNCH: Spaghetti, Meatballs, Garlic Bread

SUPPER: Leftovers from Sat/Sun big meals (YUMMY)

Looks like a nice weekend for cooking. It's supposed to be in the upper 40's lower 50's. YAY!!!

So, happy cooking everyone


YAY! Pancakes YUMMY


Crystal
Mama to Cody, Austin & Autumn
Wife to Brian

New Fid is here!!

Well, after months of looking, I finally found a new bird.... His name is Sugar. He's a Dark Eyed Cinnamon and is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!

He was born July 5, 2008. Purchased from IlliniParrots in Champaign, IL. He is very good tempered. He is already speaking!! Says, "Good Boy", "Bus" and "Shhhh"

Above, is Sugar and Skye. They are getting along great!!! Both speak quite well, Skye's vocab is much more advanced but he has been here for a few months. I love my FIDS

Crystal

It's Thursday in IL

Hello all!!

It's been a long week and there's still a couple days left. With a sick kid, haven't gotten much else done. Dishes are in the sink, floors need swept and mopped... cages need cleaned.. UGH... With Strep in the house, everything must be disinfected, sterilized and dried. That in itself will be a chore. So my list for the day is as follows...

1. Sweep/Mop floors (LR, Kit, Hallway)
2. Clean guinea pigs cage
3. Clean Hedgehogs cage
4. Clean bird cages
5. Wash dishes
6. Do laundry (wash, dry, fold)
7. Do animal dishes (wash, sterilize, dry)
8. Figure out what's for Supper
9. Give baby bath

I think that's about it for now LOL... seems like the list grows daily but, with everyone in and out, kids sick, mom tired, dad cranky, days go by fast and things seem to take forever to get done.

So, with that said, I must go, gotta get the baby her medicine and breakfast.

Happy Mothering (I need coffee!)

Crystal

Check this out!

Well, looks like the hedgehog of the houe, Harriet, has her own blog now!!! visit it by going to http://quilledgoddess.blogspot.com/ she has some photos up too!!

Other than that, not really much to tell...


WindDancer

Sunday fun

Well, it seems as if I just cant get a break!!! After cleaning out the guinea pig cages, the hedgehog cage, the bird cage (Skye is MUCH happier now), bathing not 1 but 2 dogs (FUN FUN (not)), cooking all day, cleaning the living room (again...), doing 4 loads of laundry, dishes (ick) and rabbit chores... I still had to do my online course for Search and Rescue (I PASSED!!) so, one down, one to go (mandatory ones anyway).

I also made a very cute little house for my hedgie (photo to come). Got lots of computer work done... and am still looking for another bird to add to the family....

Oh the stresses LOL