Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
On My Coffee Cup
For my weekly cup of delicious liquid love, I stopped at Starbucks this morning. Starbucks have these" The Way I See It" statements from various people, some which are rather profound. This morning's statement hit me on a personal level, as I'm involved in "wiring the world" so to speak. Therefore, I had to share. :-)
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THE WAY I SEE IT #130
It will do us little good to wire the world if we short-circuit our souls. There is no delete button for racism, poverty or sectarian violence. No keystroke can ever clean the air, save a river, preserve a forest. This transformational new technology must be an extension of our hearts as well as of our minds. The old rules still apply. Love your mother - Mother Earth.
- Tom Brokaw, Journalist
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THE WAY I SEE IT #130
It will do us little good to wire the world if we short-circuit our souls. There is no delete button for racism, poverty or sectarian violence. No keystroke can ever clean the air, save a river, preserve a forest. This transformational new technology must be an extension of our hearts as well as of our minds. The old rules still apply. Love your mother - Mother Earth.
- Tom Brokaw, Journalist
Thursday, January 29, 2009
1st Grade Barnyard Moosical
The 1st graders had their musical tonight and it was SO much fun! The boys were so excited about it and they did so well.
Travis as a Neatnik Pig.
Travis' Song - When Pigs Fly
Thomas, as a funky chicken.
We keep telling him looked like Elton John up on stage. :-)
Thomas' Song Funky Chicken Strut
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
25 Things About Me
On Facebook there's this viral thing going around where you write 25 random things about yourself then tag 25 friends to do the same. Sort of like those "get to know me" emails that go around several times a year, only slightly more open and less spammy.
So, here's my 25 things. Which will post to FB from my blog. Then I'll tag people on the uploaded copy. Two birds with one post. Nice... :-)
1. I love the Style & Bravo networks. This item is only #1 cuz I have it on right now and i didn't know how to start this list. Clean House is my favorite, mostly because I wish they'd come to MY house!
2. I had a falling out with my church back in July and am finally getting up the nerve to address it with an elder. The reasons for me leaving aren't necessarily what they think (or what I think they think it is). It's really because when it all came down to brass tacks, I was told I wasn't good enough to serve my God. And what hurt more was that God let them say that. I stopped talking to Him for awhile, too. But, since I'm back talking to Him, I'm going to give them a chance as well. If things don't go well, I'm going to try really hard not to let it depress me too far again - crying for days on end is not good for the soul.
3. I miss playing the trombone. I played it for 9 years and it was actually one of my majors at Miami of Ohio. Music Performance. I think the trombone is a somewhat disrespected instrument in that it's not a "main" instrument in many groups, but yet it is SO versatile. I wish I could have kept at it and had a chance to be in a group such as Bonearama. I'm afraid to see what it would sound like now - probably a dying moose. Hopefully, one of my boys will want to play it and I can live vicariously. :-) (For the record, my daughter plays the flute - the freakin' flute. That's just so WRONG!)
4. I've been told on several occasions that I come across as "aggressive" and sometimes "a little scary". Which is really kind of confusing and painful. Cuz I'm not, really. I know what I want or what would really work in situations and I hate waiting around for others to come around to my point of view simply because they're frustrated I got there a lot faster than they did.
5. My cat scares me sometimes. He just sits and stares. Worse than a stalker really. But, he's really just a puff ball, so I have to laugh at myself!
6. I always wanted to be a REAL cheerleader. I didn't make the squad in 7th grade and in a small town like Court House it wasn't easy to get on after that. Especially when you have to move away for 8th & 9th grade. But, I did get to be the mascot for awhile during basketball season. And I got to play a cheerleader on stage for awhile at my church. Still not the same though!
7. I've lived in 6 different states - SC (where I was born), TN, OH, RI, MO and KS. My parents lived in Chicago for awhile and I got to live there for one summer as well, but I don't really count that as it was just like a really loooong visit!
8. In those 6 states I lived in 21 different homes. Yeah. 21. Most were in Ohio, but each state had at least 2 homes each, except TN (I think there was only one there!).
9. I love to travel but don't like to fly. Which makes travel outside the US fairly difficult. I had a travel job for awhile and I had to fly to various parts of the country every other weekend. I think that's when the sensitivity to varying air pressure and severe sinus pressure headaches began. My head is now more effective than a barometer at detecting weather patterns (which is extremely helpful yet annoying while living in KS...).
10. Elton John is my favorite artist. I've seen him 7 times in concert, including the opening of the Sprint Center here in KC last October. He needs to come back again!
11. I'm a huge fan of Jeff Dunham and his band of merry dummies. You have to like ventriloquists, some heavy innuendo and swear words to really get him. But, he's hysterical, trust me! I missed him when he came to KC in December, but I hope to catch him live someday!
12. I love the fact that I had twins, although I'm still not prepared to raise them - it's nothing like raising singletons which is all I was prepared to do. I'm probably the only person I know who never wanted twins. But, since I have an almost OCD-like need for things to be equal and even, it was definitely a God thing that I GOT twins. And after I did a project in an anthropology class on "Twins in American Society", I understand them and our fascination with them so much better!
13. I've written the outline, 1st chapter and ending to at least 20 novel concepts. That's it. No insides. I love to write, but once I know the beginning and end and the basic plot, I'm not interested in completing the story anymore. Well, that, and I'm really bad at character development and dialogue. I can see and hear it all in my head but it never translates right to paper or 'puter. Would love to take time to finish ONE and see if it can be as good finished as it is in my head!
14. One day I hope to figure out what I'd like to be when I grow up. I've gone through so many potential majors in college and so many other options it makes people's heads spin. And I've made a career (so far) of being one hell of a "jack of all trades" - at least in the business world. I would really like to figure out what my true calling is however. Parents, beware. When you tell your kids they can be "anything they want" it helps to give some parameters and focus or they'll end up like me! :-) My current potential careers are masseuse or sign language interpreter. Researching both educational avenues...
15. I currently have 9 books piled on my bed. Yes, reading them all in snippets. Or, rather, re-reading 6 of them, learning from one (on women's running) and only 2 new.
16. I'm really a "glass half-full" kind of person. Especially when I look at other people's lives and troubles. I'm pretty good at helping people slow down and look at a situation (post-venting) and see the beautiful silver lining that's always at the edges. I just can't do that for myself very well (see #17...).
17. I'm not a really "happy" or content person. My husband used to tell me I was afraid to be happy (til I snarled at him). Maybe that comes from moving around so much as a kid - getting used to a place and people and then being made to give it up. No - this is not a "it's all my parents fault" kind of thing. Just a reality of me. I was hurt a lot in my life by careless words and sarcasm that sarcasm is now my defense and I keep most people at arms length and only tell them silly stuff like this list. I'd like to be happier and more content with my life, but it's just so damn scary sometimes!
18. I miss Teri and Kim every day. They are my Ohio BFFs and my oldest BFFs. Teri and I have been friends since 2nd grade (27 years for those keeping track) and Kim and I have known each other for 15 years (is that right?!). You girls rock and the 700 miles between us makes friendship hard sometimes (although sometimes it makes it easier, too!). I hope to see you again this year!
19. I love hippos. At least, the stuffed variety. I have a collection of about 30 (at least) and I get 3 - 5 new ones each year between my b-day, Mother's Day and Christmas. However, I watched a show on Hippos today on Animal Planet and I don't think I like real hippos so much! They're actually pretty scary and gross. But the stuffed ones? Bring 'em on! :)
20. I really want to get a tattoo. Probably on my right shoulder. Penelope trying to escape from Pepe le Pew's hold. If you really know me, you'll completely get this! :-) Unfortunately, the hubs isn't about getting ink. So, it probably won't happen while he's kicking. And after there wouldn't be as much of a point. *sigh*
21. I'm currently about 30-40 lbs overweight, depending on the scale, date and which height/weight comparison I'm going by at the time. For those who knew me in school and before the kids, feel free to be astonished right now. But, I'm working on it! I may not get down to the size 4 I was when I got married, but I'll be happy just to be comfortable in my own skin again.
22. I got my navel pierced about a month before I found out I was pregnant in 2001. Since my belly got HUGE with the twins, it never really healed and I had to take it out. My reward for eventually losing my 30 extra pounds will be to get it re-pierced. Regardless of the hubs view on this one! This is MY reward!
23. I do not like our new president. I don't trust him. He always came across as a used car salesman to me. However, as he is the new commander in chief and I am a third generation Navy brat, I will give him the respect his POSITION deserves. Until he completely screws it up. Then I'll do a little happy dance, shout a big "I told you so" and buy one of those "Don't blame me, I voted for McCain" bumper stickers. :-)
24. I'm in training for the Olathe half-marathon at the end of March. I've run 2 5ks and will probably do a 4-miler on Valentine's Day to benefit a brain tumor research group (in my BFF 'Berly's honor, of course!) I'm hoping to do the full marathon here in KC or in Columbus this fall. Then, next year I want to do the Komen 3-day walk for breast cancer. From there, I'm really not sure where this running thing will go! Maybe Boston before I turn 40?
25. Part of my job entails being the project lead for 7 pro-bono clients (or as I call them, Sponsorship Accounts). I have always thought these projects deserve the same respect and attention to detail as full paying clients - if not more since they are excellent marketing pieces as well! But, I really like doing them as they speak to my heart - all are for causes that mean something to me. Plus, I get to attend 3 black-tie galas, 2 "costume" parties, and one shopping event. What more could a girl want??
There you go - 25 random and fairly useless details about me. Well, they're useless unless you're a cyber-stalker. In which case, none of this is true. I really live in California, am always on the beach with my two well-trained Great Danes named Killer and Brutus and I'm married to a Raiders defensive lineman. With no kids. And I grew up on the mean streets of New York and am a serious hard-core bitch. Also, I have a conceal and carry license and I'm an Olympic sharpshooter. Don't mess with me stalker boy!
So, here's my 25 things. Which will post to FB from my blog. Then I'll tag people on the uploaded copy. Two birds with one post. Nice... :-)
1. I love the Style & Bravo networks. This item is only #1 cuz I have it on right now and i didn't know how to start this list. Clean House is my favorite, mostly because I wish they'd come to MY house!
2. I had a falling out with my church back in July and am finally getting up the nerve to address it with an elder. The reasons for me leaving aren't necessarily what they think (or what I think they think it is). It's really because when it all came down to brass tacks, I was told I wasn't good enough to serve my God. And what hurt more was that God let them say that. I stopped talking to Him for awhile, too. But, since I'm back talking to Him, I'm going to give them a chance as well. If things don't go well, I'm going to try really hard not to let it depress me too far again - crying for days on end is not good for the soul.
3. I miss playing the trombone. I played it for 9 years and it was actually one of my majors at Miami of Ohio. Music Performance. I think the trombone is a somewhat disrespected instrument in that it's not a "main" instrument in many groups, but yet it is SO versatile. I wish I could have kept at it and had a chance to be in a group such as Bonearama. I'm afraid to see what it would sound like now - probably a dying moose. Hopefully, one of my boys will want to play it and I can live vicariously. :-) (For the record, my daughter plays the flute - the freakin' flute. That's just so WRONG!)
4. I've been told on several occasions that I come across as "aggressive" and sometimes "a little scary". Which is really kind of confusing and painful. Cuz I'm not, really. I know what I want or what would really work in situations and I hate waiting around for others to come around to my point of view simply because they're frustrated I got there a lot faster than they did.
5. My cat scares me sometimes. He just sits and stares. Worse than a stalker really. But, he's really just a puff ball, so I have to laugh at myself!
6. I always wanted to be a REAL cheerleader. I didn't make the squad in 7th grade and in a small town like Court House it wasn't easy to get on after that. Especially when you have to move away for 8th & 9th grade. But, I did get to be the mascot for awhile during basketball season. And I got to play a cheerleader on stage for awhile at my church. Still not the same though!
7. I've lived in 6 different states - SC (where I was born), TN, OH, RI, MO and KS. My parents lived in Chicago for awhile and I got to live there for one summer as well, but I don't really count that as it was just like a really loooong visit!
8. In those 6 states I lived in 21 different homes. Yeah. 21. Most were in Ohio, but each state had at least 2 homes each, except TN (I think there was only one there!).
9. I love to travel but don't like to fly. Which makes travel outside the US fairly difficult. I had a travel job for awhile and I had to fly to various parts of the country every other weekend. I think that's when the sensitivity to varying air pressure and severe sinus pressure headaches began. My head is now more effective than a barometer at detecting weather patterns (which is extremely helpful yet annoying while living in KS...).
10. Elton John is my favorite artist. I've seen him 7 times in concert, including the opening of the Sprint Center here in KC last October. He needs to come back again!
11. I'm a huge fan of Jeff Dunham and his band of merry dummies. You have to like ventriloquists, some heavy innuendo and swear words to really get him. But, he's hysterical, trust me! I missed him when he came to KC in December, but I hope to catch him live someday!
12. I love the fact that I had twins, although I'm still not prepared to raise them - it's nothing like raising singletons which is all I was prepared to do. I'm probably the only person I know who never wanted twins. But, since I have an almost OCD-like need for things to be equal and even, it was definitely a God thing that I GOT twins. And after I did a project in an anthropology class on "Twins in American Society", I understand them and our fascination with them so much better!
13. I've written the outline, 1st chapter and ending to at least 20 novel concepts. That's it. No insides. I love to write, but once I know the beginning and end and the basic plot, I'm not interested in completing the story anymore. Well, that, and I'm really bad at character development and dialogue. I can see and hear it all in my head but it never translates right to paper or 'puter. Would love to take time to finish ONE and see if it can be as good finished as it is in my head!
14. One day I hope to figure out what I'd like to be when I grow up. I've gone through so many potential majors in college and so many other options it makes people's heads spin. And I've made a career (so far) of being one hell of a "jack of all trades" - at least in the business world. I would really like to figure out what my true calling is however. Parents, beware. When you tell your kids they can be "anything they want" it helps to give some parameters and focus or they'll end up like me! :-) My current potential careers are masseuse or sign language interpreter. Researching both educational avenues...
15. I currently have 9 books piled on my bed. Yes, reading them all in snippets. Or, rather, re-reading 6 of them, learning from one (on women's running) and only 2 new.
16. I'm really a "glass half-full" kind of person. Especially when I look at other people's lives and troubles. I'm pretty good at helping people slow down and look at a situation (post-venting) and see the beautiful silver lining that's always at the edges. I just can't do that for myself very well (see #17...).
17. I'm not a really "happy" or content person. My husband used to tell me I was afraid to be happy (til I snarled at him). Maybe that comes from moving around so much as a kid - getting used to a place and people and then being made to give it up. No - this is not a "it's all my parents fault" kind of thing. Just a reality of me. I was hurt a lot in my life by careless words and sarcasm that sarcasm is now my defense and I keep most people at arms length and only tell them silly stuff like this list. I'd like to be happier and more content with my life, but it's just so damn scary sometimes!
18. I miss Teri and Kim every day. They are my Ohio BFFs and my oldest BFFs. Teri and I have been friends since 2nd grade (27 years for those keeping track) and Kim and I have known each other for 15 years (is that right?!). You girls rock and the 700 miles between us makes friendship hard sometimes (although sometimes it makes it easier, too!). I hope to see you again this year!
19. I love hippos. At least, the stuffed variety. I have a collection of about 30 (at least) and I get 3 - 5 new ones each year between my b-day, Mother's Day and Christmas. However, I watched a show on Hippos today on Animal Planet and I don't think I like real hippos so much! They're actually pretty scary and gross. But the stuffed ones? Bring 'em on! :)
20. I really want to get a tattoo. Probably on my right shoulder. Penelope trying to escape from Pepe le Pew's hold. If you really know me, you'll completely get this! :-) Unfortunately, the hubs isn't about getting ink. So, it probably won't happen while he's kicking. And after there wouldn't be as much of a point. *sigh*
21. I'm currently about 30-40 lbs overweight, depending on the scale, date and which height/weight comparison I'm going by at the time. For those who knew me in school and before the kids, feel free to be astonished right now. But, I'm working on it! I may not get down to the size 4 I was when I got married, but I'll be happy just to be comfortable in my own skin again.
22. I got my navel pierced about a month before I found out I was pregnant in 2001. Since my belly got HUGE with the twins, it never really healed and I had to take it out. My reward for eventually losing my 30 extra pounds will be to get it re-pierced. Regardless of the hubs view on this one! This is MY reward!
23. I do not like our new president. I don't trust him. He always came across as a used car salesman to me. However, as he is the new commander in chief and I am a third generation Navy brat, I will give him the respect his POSITION deserves. Until he completely screws it up. Then I'll do a little happy dance, shout a big "I told you so" and buy one of those "Don't blame me, I voted for McCain" bumper stickers. :-)
24. I'm in training for the Olathe half-marathon at the end of March. I've run 2 5ks and will probably do a 4-miler on Valentine's Day to benefit a brain tumor research group (in my BFF 'Berly's honor, of course!) I'm hoping to do the full marathon here in KC or in Columbus this fall. Then, next year I want to do the Komen 3-day walk for breast cancer. From there, I'm really not sure where this running thing will go! Maybe Boston before I turn 40?
25. Part of my job entails being the project lead for 7 pro-bono clients (or as I call them, Sponsorship Accounts). I have always thought these projects deserve the same respect and attention to detail as full paying clients - if not more since they are excellent marketing pieces as well! But, I really like doing them as they speak to my heart - all are for causes that mean something to me. Plus, I get to attend 3 black-tie galas, 2 "costume" parties, and one shopping event. What more could a girl want??
There you go - 25 random and fairly useless details about me. Well, they're useless unless you're a cyber-stalker. In which case, none of this is true. I really live in California, am always on the beach with my two well-trained Great Danes named Killer and Brutus and I'm married to a Raiders defensive lineman. With no kids. And I grew up on the mean streets of New York and am a serious hard-core bitch. Also, I have a conceal and carry license and I'm an Olympic sharpshooter. Don't mess with me stalker boy!
Adoption Issues
Probably confused you a little with that title, huh? No, we're not looking to adopt - 3 is more than enough, especially when 2 are twin boys!
No, tonight Travis came in the front room after his bath just in time to see the last 2 minutes of a House re-run I had stopped on. Of course these 2 minutes included two of the characters having a tryst in the supply closet. The resulting conversation went like this (with dad just smirking in the background...)
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Travis: Oh. They're going to have sex aren't they?
- stunned silence -
Me: um. (open mouthed stare between son, hubby and TV while the comment sunk in...)
Travis: They are. *sigh* Does it have to be a boy and a girl?
Me: Well, honey, it does tend to work better that way. (Hubby still just sitting there trying not to crack up. Me thinking "isn't this a father/son conversation?? how did I get dragged into THIS one??")
Travis: No, I get that. [Me thinking: CRAP.] I mean, to get a baby does it have to be a boy and girl.
Me: um. Yeah. That's kind of required.
Travis: Oh. But I just want to have kids. I don't want the sex.
Me: (with light dawning anew...) OH. Well, that's probably ok. You're too young anyway. (seriously - where was my BRAIN?)
Travis: I know that silly. No sex till I'm MUCH older (giggling) I mean when I get growed up. I want kids but I don't want to do that stuff with a girl. Can't I just get the kids?
Me: Well sure honey. You could always adopt.
Travis: What's apopped?
Me: no, a.dop.tah. You could get a kid and raise it like it's your own.
Travis: Mom, could you just explain it so a kid like me could understand?
[ok - how to explain adoption to an almost 7 yr old little boy. For reference, this is NOT the way...]
Me: (after a few failed attempts of trying to explain) Let's look at it this way. You know how we go to the pet store and there's all these little puppies without mom and dad doggies? And you guys want to bring one home to love and feed and take care of since they don't have mommies and daddies? Well, there's sometimes little babies and kids without mommies and daddies. They're called 'orphans'. And you could ask to take care of one.
Travis: But wouldn't their mom and dad miss them?
Me: They probably don't have moms and dads. That's why they would need you to adopt them.
Travis: Well, that's not right. They got borned so they have a mom and dad and we shouldn't take them away.
Me: Well, if they're up for adoption and they're orphans, then they don't have moms and dads. Maybe they died.
Travis: no.
Me: No? No to what honey?
Travis: no their mom and dad didn't die. but, maybe we could live near them and they could be like sissy. She has two homes with two moms and two dads. So, we could adopt a kid to take care of and they could still live with their mom and dad and just go back and forth between us. And everyone would be happy. And no sex.
Me: Ooooookay. That works for me. We'll talk about this again when you're all grown up, ok?
Travis: ok. when I'm big like you. Can I have ice cream now?
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So - am I raising a really warped child or an extremely sensitive one? I'm so confused...and I'm fairly certain he will be one day as well! :-)
No, tonight Travis came in the front room after his bath just in time to see the last 2 minutes of a House re-run I had stopped on. Of course these 2 minutes included two of the characters having a tryst in the supply closet. The resulting conversation went like this (with dad just smirking in the background...)
============================
Travis: Oh. They're going to have sex aren't they?
- stunned silence -
Me: um. (open mouthed stare between son, hubby and TV while the comment sunk in...)
Travis: They are. *sigh* Does it have to be a boy and a girl?
Me: Well, honey, it does tend to work better that way. (Hubby still just sitting there trying not to crack up. Me thinking "isn't this a father/son conversation?? how did I get dragged into THIS one??")
Travis: No, I get that. [Me thinking: CRAP.] I mean, to get a baby does it have to be a boy and girl.
Me: um. Yeah. That's kind of required.
Travis: Oh. But I just want to have kids. I don't want the sex.
Me: (with light dawning anew...) OH. Well, that's probably ok. You're too young anyway. (seriously - where was my BRAIN?)
Travis: I know that silly. No sex till I'm MUCH older (giggling) I mean when I get growed up. I want kids but I don't want to do that stuff with a girl. Can't I just get the kids?
Me: Well sure honey. You could always adopt.
Travis: What's apopped?
Me: no, a.dop.tah. You could get a kid and raise it like it's your own.
Travis: Mom, could you just explain it so a kid like me could understand?
[ok - how to explain adoption to an almost 7 yr old little boy. For reference, this is NOT the way...]
Me: (after a few failed attempts of trying to explain) Let's look at it this way. You know how we go to the pet store and there's all these little puppies without mom and dad doggies? And you guys want to bring one home to love and feed and take care of since they don't have mommies and daddies? Well, there's sometimes little babies and kids without mommies and daddies. They're called 'orphans'. And you could ask to take care of one.
Travis: But wouldn't their mom and dad miss them?
Me: They probably don't have moms and dads. That's why they would need you to adopt them.
Travis: Well, that's not right. They got borned so they have a mom and dad and we shouldn't take them away.
Me: Well, if they're up for adoption and they're orphans, then they don't have moms and dads. Maybe they died.
Travis: no.
Me: No? No to what honey?
Travis: no their mom and dad didn't die. but, maybe we could live near them and they could be like sissy. She has two homes with two moms and two dads. So, we could adopt a kid to take care of and they could still live with their mom and dad and just go back and forth between us. And everyone would be happy. And no sex.
Me: Ooooookay. That works for me. We'll talk about this again when you're all grown up, ok?
Travis: ok. when I'm big like you. Can I have ice cream now?
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So - am I raising a really warped child or an extremely sensitive one? I'm so confused...and I'm fairly certain he will be one day as well! :-)
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Bird bird bird, bird is the word...
Ok - well, maybe I won't be using "bird" as my word of the year, but it was a good way to start the post. :)
A few coworkers/friends (Cara & Amanda) have selected "one little word" to focus on and be motivated by for 2009. I like the idea. I tossed it around for awhile and no matter what word I selected, the same basic idea kept popping back up. So, my word for 2009 will be:
A few coworkers/friends (Cara & Amanda) have selected "one little word" to focus on and be motivated by for 2009. I like the idea. I tossed it around for awhile and no matter what word I selected, the same basic idea kept popping back up. So, my word for 2009 will be:
HAPPINESS
I got to thinking about how I'm pretty unhappy a LOT of the time, even when I don't want to be. How very few things in me or my life ever feel or look right to me. But, I can easily find the good in OTHER people and in their lives.
Areas where I want to find true, lasting happiness:
- With my husband
- With my children - as a group and as individuals
- In my job - regardless of what I'm asked or required to do
- With my friends
- With my co-workers
- With a church
I don't know yet exactly how I'm going to go about doing this, but at least I have a focus point now! Details on life changes will be forthcoming!
Friday, January 02, 2009
2008 in Facebook Status Updates
Reprisal of 2008 in Facebook Status Updates. For some reason, I don't have updates for Jan Feb or half of March. Weird. If you're actually reading all these, you probably need a little bit of help - or you're my stalker. Either way, enjoy! (cuz really, I did this for myself, for record purposes.)
MARCH
12 - Terese is searching for random old high school pals and college boyfriends. you know - wasting time... :). 12:11am
17 - Terese is wishing she took Spring Break off with her kids - a good family vacation is definitely needed by ALL of us! 12:05pm
19 - Terese is trying to get more DEGers involved in the brackets. Seriously people - what's the deal?? 9:28am
APRIL
04 - Terese is wishing pain meds would kick in. wait...haven't taken yet. crap! 9:45pm
05 - Terese is wondering how she's gonna pull off doing KidStuf with a broken butt. *sigh*. 11:34pm
06 - Terese is wanting another day to the weekend; in desparate need of a vaycay! 9:50pm
07 - Terese launched jazzookc.org today - whoo hoo! two months till the PAR-TAY! 8:54pm
13 - Terese is hungry! waiting for the pizza - wait...IT'S HERE!!! 6:35pm
13 - Terese is full. pizza was good. now she's bored and Facebooking. *yawn*. 9:23pm
15 - Terese is trying to find a better way to spend her quiet evening beesides facebooking. sheesh! 9:19pm
17 - Terese is laughing at Bil's inadvertent SuperWall perversity. wondering who he REALLY meant to sent those things to!! 1:05pm
20 - Terese is wondering how her happy day went to pot so quickly. 3:04pm
22 - Terese is wondering if a bunch of men took stupid pills recently. Seriously - why can't we all just get along?? 9:44am
23 - Terese is wondering if it's worth it. 9:43am
24 - Terese just realized she's OFF WORK tomorrow. no, she knew it, but it jsut hit home...whoo hoo!!! 9:05pm
27 - Terese had 3 days off work and is still stressed and exhausted. She needs a MUCH longer vacation (sans kids). 6:04pm
30 - Terese is getting ready to go to the Zoo - new entrance grand opening preview party. whoo hoo! 3:25pm
30 - Terese is wondering why she's not asleep yet. Seriously. She's tired. 9:20pm
MAY
01 - Terese is hating/loving the weather right now. Deathly afraid of thunrderstorms, but love the clean/cool feeling of the rain. Complex, no? 7:58pm
02 - Terese is trying to bfigure out how to spend her half day alone - cleaning the house or SLEEPING...either way, just enjoying hte peace and QUIET! 1:21pm
03 - Terese wonders what the frig happened to her weekend. How is it Saturday night already? :-(. 7:52pm
04 - Terese is in dire need of a REAL vacation - no kids, no spouse, no house - just a book and a beach. *sigh*. 11:34pm
05 - Terese is learning to be joyfuyl even when she's not happy. Swear that makes sense - just ask how! 10:11pm
07 - Terese is awaiting her annual review today. Cross fingers please... 9:09am
08 - Terese Thank Goodness TOMORROW Is Friday! ;-). 10:36pm
09 - Terese TGIF TGIF TGIF!!! 3:23pm
10 - Terese is hanging out with the teenage blonde on a saturday night. Yep - living on the wild side! 10:52pm
11 - Terese should be well rested - Mom's Day was me, snacks, some books and the TV. Peace & quiet for 10 hours - what a gift! 10:21pm
12 - Terese thinks kindergarteners doing homework is ridiculous - especially the last week of school! 8:43pm
13 - Terese is happy cuz BOTH of her boys moved up to GREEN belt tonight. Whoo Hoo!! 10:12pm
15 - Terese is getting ready for the midnight showing of Prince Caspian. Who's idea was this anyway?? :-). 10:38pm
16 - Terese is in dire need of a coffee IV this morning. But, the movie was worth it! 11:00am
17 - Terese just got back from a grad. party. One of my closest friends has a daughter graduating from HS - I feel old! 6:34pm
18 - Terese is sunburnt and not ready for Monday. Seriously - when's the vacation?? 10:16pm
26 - Terese is watching Zathura for the 2nd time today. Gotta love little boys controlling the remote! 8:21pm
29 - Terese just learned the hard way that our tub is not really porcelein. Crud. Any ideas on how to make a gray tub white again after it's been half scrubbed off? HELP!! 4:31pm
29 - Terese is bored and actually ready for bed at 9pm. WTF? 9:17pm
30 - Terese is wondering why, if she was ready for bed at 9, she's still up at midniight?! 12:05am
31 - Terese is. Tonight, that should be enough. 12:35am
JUNE
01 - Terese doesn't really want to be, but she is. *sigh*. 11:23pm
02 - Terese wonders if she put her real status up here, how many people would freak - and how long would it take them to even notice? 10:07pm
03 - Terese wants to know if it's FRIDAY yet?? Seriously...is it? 10:23pm
05 - Terese is happy - only 2 hours until FRIDAY and only 20 until Jazzoo! whoo hoo! 9:54pm
05 - Terese less than 24 hours now - and the margurita bar is the FIRST stop @ Jazzoo! 6:36pm
07 - Terese feels like she's had a hangover all day - even though the drinks were minimal last night. *sigh*. 10:41pm
07 - Terese just got home from Jazzoo - good night, but sad time as well. When will the world ever be right for all friends at the SAME time? 12:57am
08 - Terese just had a 2 hour talk-time with the hubby - nothing major, jsut catching up and cuddling. what a nice change of pace! 10:30pmEditTerese saw the movie - definitely more kid-oriented but still fun. Now - it's LASAGNA time! YAY!! 5:37pm
08 - Terese is heading to church than to see Kung Fu Panda. whoo hoo! 9:49am
09 - Terese is counting down to her VACATION - it's only Ohio, but still... 6:44pm
10 - Terese : trying to focus on work. maybe closing Facebook would help? 1:00pm
11 - Terese is counting down...only 7 days, 6 hours until VACATION! 11:34am
12 - Terese is counting down...only 6 days, 6 hours until VACATION! 12:02pm
12 - Terese is counting down...only 6 days until VACATION (and only 3.5 are working days!)! 5:01pm
13 - Terese is counting down...only 4 days, 18 hours until VACATION (and only 3 are working days!)! 10:51pm
15 - Terese : 72 hours until mom gets here - whoo hoo! 8:18pm
16 - Terese is deligently cleaning the office. Boring, yes? 9:17pm
16 - Terese gave up on cleaning the office as soon as the status update was in place. Ah the internet...what a lovely place to get lost in! 10:58pm
17 - Terese is realizing there is NOTHING packed and nothing READY to pack for the trip in 38 hours! HELP!! 9:54pm
18 - Terese : only 13 hours until mom gets here - let the fun and games begin! 8:07am
18 - Terese is celebrating 11 days off from work - sorry lisa - had to rub it in one more time... =). 11:30pm
19 - Terese wishes the hotel had better wireless connection. *sigh*. 9:35pm
20 - Terese thinks brining TWO laptops to Ohio was a great idea. Immersed in Count of Monte Cristo while boys watch a cartoon. WHOO HOO! 8:55pm
21 - Terese watched her little cousin get married today. Such a cute couple!! Congrats Mel & David!! 9:57pm
22 - Terese is ready for the vacation to be over...at least the Ohio part. 7:55pm
23 - Terese was sending WORK emails at 1:30 AM EST on a Sunday during vacation week - glutton for punishment or die-hard workaholic? You decide! 12:38am
23 - Terese wants a day to just sit and read a book. Seriously - a VACATION day! 9:06pm
27 - Terese is playing with her new iPod Nano and listening to her kids cough in a weird little harmony. Oh the joys... 9:45pm
30 - Terese is SO ready for a vacation...what? you say the vacation just ended? really??? oh CARP! *sigh*. 12:38pm
JULY
01 - Terese is sick and unhappy. 9:27am
03 - Terese loving that she can watch a movie on her new little ipod while working! multi-tasking at it's absolute finest! 1:08pm
03 - Terese wishes the NyQuil would kick in so she can quit coughing and get some sleep! 10:53pm
04 - Terese wishes everyone a very happy Independence Day! Let the fireworks begin (in 12 hours or so...when it's dark...you know...so you can see them...) 9:11am
04 - Terese thinks 6 yr old boys should NOT be allowed near even the simplest fireworks. But the hubby overruled this year... 11:37pm
05 - Terese just wants to feel better. no doctors, no medicine. just divine intervention. 4:10pm
05 - Terese had a relaxing night with Tina. And wishes certain men would just get a CLUE! 10:20pm
06 - Terese really hates when people question her intelligence. 11:16pm
08 - Terese was called an ANGEL today. There truly is a FIRST TIME for everything! :). 2:00pm
10 - Terese dislikes bald-faced liars. You know - the ones that tell you one thing while they're planning or doing the exact opposite. 8:58pm
13 - Terese just is...and is pretty tired of it. 1:02am
13 - Terese wishes people could see what's TRULY inside. 1:33pm
13 - Terese is deciding the best way out. 5:05pm
16 - Terese is worried about her friend. 3:06pm
17 - Terese wishes she had made plans to see the Dark Knight in 30 minutes. Midnight Movie + Heath Ledger + the BEST Superhero of all times? Priceless. 11:30pm
18 - Terese wonders why she woke up arly today. Still sleepy. Too weird. *yawn*. 7:19am
20 - Terese thinks workweeks should be 2 days and weekends 5 days. Not a new thought in the world, but one worth visiting again... 11:11pm
23 - Terese just finished a meeting with very nice people who occasionally drive her batty. 4:44pm
24 - Terese just hired her MOM as a contractor for a project. How cool is that? :). 12:49pm
24 - Terese is ready for her next vacation - even if it is a trip to Texas. 8:01pm
29 - Terese really is NOT ready for Texas. But at least her husband finally made hotel arrangements! 9:53am
AUGUST
03 - Terese is back from Texas. Not a bad trip after all. And had time to read all of "Breaking Dawn" - yeah, she's a Twilight Mom. :-). 8:09pm
04 - Terese is back at work and trying to concentrate. Eventually, she will get a REAL vacation! :). 10:12am
11 - Terese is watching the American men be AMAZING in gymnastics and wishes the sky were clearer to watch the meteor shower tonight. 10:50pm
11 - Terese is watching the American men in gymnastics and wishing the sky were clearer to watch the meteor shower tonight. 11:07pm
11 - Terese is celebrating the men's gymnastics bronze. USA! USA! USA! 11:44pm
12 - Terese is trying to get through the last hour and finish up 20 things before having 3 days off again. NOT GONNA HAPPEN! 4:09pm
12 - Terese is watching more Olympics. Really wishing money wasn't always an issue or she'd have a seat at ALL the events she could get into! 9:34pm
12 - Terese is now a total Phelps fan. 5 for 5 and all WR to boot. Holy crow that boy ROCKS in the water! 10:31pm
13 - Terese is eating breakfast with her boys. And it's not poptarts! Wow - what a nice change! 9:36am
13 - Terese is watching more Olympics. Whoo hoo! 9:21pm
14 - Terese just spent over an hour catching up via IM with her bestest friend. 'Berly ROCKS! 10:00pm
15 - Terese is watching - wait for it - - - - - the Olympics. Wow - what a surpirse this week, huh? Way to go Phelps on a very close #7 gold! 10:24pm
17 - Terese has taken Olympic watching too far - badmiton and table tennis? She is so needing a LIFE! 4:25pm
17 - Terese is posting pictures while watching the Olympics. It's a full night of FUN in the Babcock household! 9:31pm
18 - Terese is blogging again. Whoo hoo. 10:47pm
19 - Terese is working. Again. whoo hoo. 9:57am
19 - Terese is working while she could be watching Olympic water polo? why? A real TV is needed at the office... 1:11pm
19 - Terese is slowly losing it. 10:07pm
24 - Terese wishes she could just lose her mind completely. Four padded walls sounds so much easier to mantain than a house with 3 males in it. 10:12pm
25 - Terese took her first step in the marathon training today. SO out of shape! 8:48pm
SEPTEMBER
01 - Terese needs the family to realize that "supporting the marathon dream" means more than yelling "GO MOM" at the race! 8:37pm
03 - Terese is gearing up to get down on Friday night! 9:52pm
04 - Terese just finished another walk on the marathon trail. MUCH faster inside on the flat treadmill than outside on the hills (that's a surprise to no one, right?). 9:14pm
06 - Terese wished she knew of a way to fix her feet. WAY too much dancing tonight at Treads and Threads! Good times! 1:18am
06 - Terese was awakend much too early by excited twins who were visited by a generous tooth fairy last night. Ah - the joys of motherhood after partying. :). 9:04am
08 - Terese is having a very intense week - and it's only lunchtime on Monday. How long until Friday?? 1:23pm
08 - Terese is wondering WTF - marathon? 26.2 miles? By March? seriously?? 6:38pm
09 - Terese has a headache from trying to coordinate content for four different sites with four different project leads + leading five current pro bono projects of her own. 4:55pm
09 - Terese returned to karate tonite - thankfully NOT the only adult in class. 9:35pm
11 - Terese is eating Pei Wei for a very late lunch. YUM! 2:07pm
11 - Terese is either really tired or just easily amused - laughing out loud at the Nike+ Mini Me doing a funky dance after today's run/walk. Too cute! 11:16PM
12 - Terese is heading for home on half-day Friday - "mommy quiet time" is here at last! 1:23pm
13 - Terese is ticked because she couldn't even finish a 20-minute walk this morning - fell off the freakin' treadmill! Maybe a second try is in order tonight... 1:34pm
14 - Terese is considering using Benadryl to calm her boys on a nightly basis. Something about bedtime just makes them NUTS! 9:09pm
15 - Terese is up at 5:30 am. Why? No idea. Don't like it though! 5:41am
15 - Terese is trying to work. Not caring doesn't help. Probably that 5:30 AM waking thing. *YAWN*. 10:55am
16 - Terese is somewhat overwhelmed and extremelly under-caffeinated. Better than the opposite... 11:34am
17 - Terese is dreading 2 weeks without being able to harass Tina. She better bring me a back a nice German gift (hint hint). 11:15am
17 - Terese just finished a 25-minute walk/run - almost 2 miles! Personal best on both fronts. Whoo hoo! :-). 9:56pm
18 - Terese finished another "long" run - couldn't quite hit the 25-minute mark, but did get to basically 1.5 miles. Still happy with progres... 9:15pm
19 - Terese knows the house needs a thorough cleaning but can't find the energy to start the job. Guess that's what the weekend is for... 4:21pm
20 - Terese is heading to the twins' first football game - whoo hoo! 6:53am
22 - Terese is tired of being too fatigued to complete even a 30 minute run. What is wrong here?? 10:21pm
24 - Terese is eating an EARLY lunch for once and testing an auction site. Fun times... 11:51am
24 - Terese is tired but happy. Best ever in 4 areas in tonight's workout...30 minutes, 2 miles, decent pace (for me) & 285 calories burned. And only 185 days to go... :-). 10:14pm
27 - Terese watched her boys to victory in their 2nd football game Yay Jags! 11:41am
28 - Terese is "lobster girl" (sunburnt) from watching her boys play football in 90 degree heat. Owwie. :-(. 10:38pm
29 - Terese is extremely annoyed by the amount of homework 1st graders have - math, reading and spelling EVERY NIGHT - 45 minutes. When, exactly, do they get to be KIDS? 9:39pm
OCTOBER
01 - Terese is. And some days, that's enough. 9:53pm
02 - Terese is trying to work while watching the Mummy 2. Fun fun fun! 10:15pm
03 - Terese hopes her WHOLE OFFICE will wear pink and give $$ on Monday for Back in the Swing. There's only 6 women out of 30 associates. Should be interesting! :-). 12:39pm
07 - Terese just sent the first email for the 4th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party to almost 900 people!! Are you on the list? Join up at www.kcsweaterparty.com! 5:45pm
08 - Terese is fighting with her closet. Nothing wants to go together today! 8:55am
08 - Terese just took the "Dr. Phil Personality Test" and the results said she's "The Lively Center of Attention" - wow, is THAT ever WRONG! 10:28pm
09 - Terese is lovin' her new HilllOween shirt - do you have yours yet? Get one at www.hilloween.org! 6:02pm
11 - Terese is headed out to the Pumpkin Run/Walk. Wish her luck! 6:59am
11 - Terese finished the Pumpkin Run! Waiting for race results to post 'official' time...stay tuned. 11:59am
11 - Terese My official race time says '51:17'; IPOD time says '41:04' - thougth chip timing was supposed to be your EXACT time, not your time from race start. Confused... 2:37pm
13 - Terese cannot believe it's Monday. How exactly did that happen? 8:04am
14 - Terese is heading off to karate class with the boys and leaving daddy at home to do laundry. Not sure who got the better end of this deal... 6:23pm
14 - Terese has a headache and a heartache right now. 11:13pm
15 - Terese is thinking about her blog post on poverty right now. It will actually be written sometime today... http://blogactionday.org/. 9:25am
15 - Terese posted for blog action day - check it - http://reasonlight.blogspot.com (or Facebook notes once it imports...) 2:21pm
16 - Terese thought it was Wednesday all day. She could actually use the extra day this week! 5:18pm
17 - Terese wants to leave - it's after 12:00 people. Quit giving more work on a half day!!! 2:00pm
17 - Terese is planning out Saturday - too much to do for Halloween and that's still 2 weeks away! 9:28pm
18 - Terese is headed out to HillOween - FINALLY! 6:55pm
19 - Terese wonders where the weekend went. Oh yeah - football, parties, shopping, more football and sick kids. Good times... 9:17pm
20 - Terese has been staring into space all day wishing she could drop the headache. 9:07pm
21 - Terese is watching Alvin & the Chipmunks to cheer up her sick boy. Hard to concentrate on work while listening to singing chipmunks... 1:10pm
21 - Terese has moved on to "Over the Hedge" for her sick boy. Oh, PLEASE let him feel better tomorrow... 2:48pm
21 - Terese is wishing she could take one more day off just for herself - no sick kids - just her and a cluttered house to be cleaned... 9:17pm
22 - Terese slept too late and can't get her kids to wake up. Maybe we shouldn't be returning to our regular lives yet... 7:48am
22 - Terese is done with a busy busy day. Now - back to the house for dinner and cleaning. whoo hoo... 5:51pm
22 - Terese picked up lots of legos, hot wheels and craft stuff, scrubbed the stained carpet and vacuumed. Eventually, more than one room will get cleaned in this house... 9:54pm
23 - Terese is heading to bed at 8:45...what's the world coming to? 8:42pm
26 - Terese is watching the Cowboys and getting ready to carve pumpkins. Ahh - October! 1:36pm
27 - Terese is getting another cup of coffee and trying to get motivated for Monday work. Yea - finally getting motivated at noon. 12:00pm
27 - Terese is heading home ON TIME to grab the boys and rush to Karate. Whoo hoo! 5:02pm
28 - Terese is heading home ON TIME to grab the boys and rush to Karate. Whoo hoo! 5:02pm
31 - Terese knows as soon as she tells the boys "It's Halloween" this morning, all heck will break loose - in a good way... :-). 7:27am
31 - Terese thanks Price Chopper for cheaper gas today - saved 30 cents PER GALLON due to lots of grocery shoppping. 4:11pm
31 - Terese had a lot of fun Trick or Treating with the boys and KK. Check out the pictures... 10:20pm
NOVEMBER
01 - Terese was awakened at 7:15 by post-Halloween creeping monsters...aka 6 yr old boys trying to hit the candy bowl. 8:49am
01 - Terese justs wants to escape from life. 7:53pm
02 - Terese has watched the Divinci Code too many times this weekend (including right now!) - it just doesn't equal the book at all! 10:01pm
03 - Terese can't wait until November 5. 9:04pm
04 - Terese has donated their status to remind everyone to vote for John McCain today.
04 - Terese is looking for advice on getting a Wii for her kids. Read the posted note then post your comments please! 3:13pm
04 - Terese missed the notice that there wasn't karate tonight and showed up at the church for class. Pollsters were looking at us like we were nuts! *sigh*. 6:49pm
04 - Terese is currently researching what it would take to move to Canada or, honestly, anywhere outside the US. 11:08pm
05 - Terese should have gone to sleep last night instead of staying up to watch the election results. The results would have been much happier! 9:11am
07 - Terese is so happy it's Friday, only half-day of work today and the hubby has a 3-day weekend. Does it get any better? :). 7:23am
09 - Terese is ready to rock-and-roll after doing 4 miles this morning. Unfortunately, stuck cleaning the house. 4:13pm
09 - Terese is going to bed early (for her) with the plan to get up and run again in the AM. (HA!) 10:51pm
10 - Terese is not surprised that the morning run didn't happen. Finally got tosleep at 1am and was awakened at 4am by a 6 yr old not feeling good. 7:58am
10 - Terese is trying to work from home, but it's never a successful endeavor. Hopefully her little boy feels better soon! 3:55pm
10 - Terese got more done at home than she thought she would. But, not until after 4pm when dad got home. 11:18pm
11 - Terese is exhausted after only getting 2 hours of sleep with a sick boy last night. He, however, is running around like a wild child. Ah the joys of parenthood! 1:11pm
13 - Terese ate a good dinner and is ready to head to bed for some much needed sleep. oh...wait...crap...still gotta run at least 3 miles today. dang it. 7:19pm
13 - Terese finished the 3-miler and is now too pumped up to sleep. This schedule is way too screwy! 9:52pm
14 - Terese is fairly sick of the world right now. Maybe that's just the massive sinus/pressue headache talking though. Maybe a nap will help... 1:09pm
14 - Terese just picked up her race packet for the Jingle Bell Run. Come cheer her on at JCCC @ 9am Sunday! 8:04pm
16 - Terese is almost ready to leave for the Jingle Bell Run. It's 30 degrees but mostly sunny - shouldn't be too bad.... 7:59am
16 - Terese had to walk most of the run today. :( Oh well - just finishing was the big goal, not the speed at which it was accomplished! 1:51pm
17 - Terese is telling everyone to go buy their Sweater Party tix. Doesn't matter if you live in KC or not - this is a party worth the roadtrip! www.kcsweaterparty.com. 12:40pm
19 - Terese is ready to call it over and done...and yet it continues. 8:52am
20 - Terese is ready to run away to Merriam in about 24 hours. 2 whole days with no kids - whoo hoo! 1:57pm
20 - Terese is heading out to see Twilight as soon as KK gets her butt over here! 10:05pm
21 - Terese : Twilight ROCKS! Go see it! 2:41am
21 - Terese is amazed that she's up and running after only 3 hours of sleep. Yay for Starbucks triple shot venti white mocha - caffeine AND sugar rush! 9:18am
22 - Terese is in disbelief about what a colossally bad weekend this is turning out to be. 3:08pm
23 - Terese is wondering why Kansas doesn't seem to be on God's radar right now. There are people here who need him right now! 3:42pm
24 - Terese is lamenting her choices of late - and those made many years ago. 1:16pm
24 - Terese is tired from sitting tonight. Too many things didn't get done but there wasn't a choice in the matter. So go the best laid plans of mice and men... 9:24pm
25 - Terese is it Thanksgiving yet? Ready to get done with November, through Christmas and straight into 2009 - this year kind of bites! 9:02am
26 - Terese is all set for Thanksgiving. Mostly. Just realized she forgot a few things at the gocery last night. *sigh*. 9:27am
26 - Terese is thankful for friends that read "negative" status updates and actually ASK about them. You guys help SO MUCH - THANKS! 12:25pm
27 - Terese wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. May you be blessed this holiday. 8:57am
27 - Terese ate WAAAY too much, got her fill of football with BOTH the 'Boys and the 'Horns playing today and just had a nice QUIET day with the fam. Happy T-Day indeed. 10:21pm
28 - Terese is wondering what to do with 2 6-yr-olds for 3 days at home. Any suggestions will be considered! 10:15am
28 - Terese is about to eat T-Day leftovers for the 2nd time today. This should be the end of most of them (didn't cook for a full army this year, just a platoon or 2...) 6:57pm
29 - Terese is ready to setup the Christmas tree. Whoo hoo! 2:25pm
30 - Terese ran this morning for the first time since Jingle Bell...about 3 miles in 40 minutes. Getting better, but a loooooooooooong way to go till the marathon! 1:52pm
30 - Terese hereby offers up the "Skipping Starbucks" challenge for December. Can you give up the coffee in the name of charity? Read latest posted note for details... 6:06pm
DECEMBER
02 - Terese can't believe there's only TEN days until the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party! Do you have YOUR ticket yet?? www.kcsweaterparty.com. 9:20am
02 - Terese is ready for some "quiet time". What - what's that you say? Oh...yeah. Gotta do dinner, showers, homework, reading and snuggling first. Parenthood ROCKS! *sigh*. 5:40pm
04 - Terese has spent hours trying to find the right pics from thee past year to create this year's Christmas calendars. Oh - the memories... 12:07am
04 - Terese is really not ready for Christmas yet. A personal shopper and a maid would be REALLY helpful this year... 10:51pm
05 - Terese is done for the week - WHOO HOO! Have a great weekend y'all! 12:04pm
05 - Terese can't believe how much she just dropped for Christmas presents. Holy carp! But, went from 0% done to 80% done in one place - very happy! 4:03pm
06 - Terese spent half the day on decorations and logistics for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Do YOU have your ticket yet?? www.kcsweaterparty.com. 7:18pm
07 - Terese has misplaced her sanity. If found, please return to... 8:31pm
09 - Terese is amazed, exciting and oh-so-happy that the Ugly christmas Sweater Party is ALMOST SOLD OUT! Do you have your ticket yet? GET IT HERE: www.kcsweaterparty.com. 9:08am
09 - Terese wishes she had a window so she could watch the snow falling. **hint hint bossman** :-).
09 - Terese is heading to bed EARLY with high hopes of actually getting up at 6am for the 2nd straight day to run - on the treadmill of course! 10:15pm
09 - Terese got caught up talking to her BFF and did not make the early bedtime. So, the AM run might not happen now. But the talk was much more needed & more fulfilling! 11:57pm
10 - Terese "It's only Wednesday?!" Why is this week so sloooooooooooow? Ready to get this party started - the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party that is - www.kcsweaterparty.com. 9:19am
10 - Terese is amazed and oh-so-excited - only 19 tickets left for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party! Get one NOW - www.kcsweaterparty.com.
10 - Terese is SO FREAKIN' EXCITED! If you want to go to the Sweater Party, get your tix 2nite; there's only THREE left! (if I could bold that statement, I would!) 10:51pm
11 - Terese just got home from decorating Tower Tavern. Friday night's party is going to be the BEST EVER - can't wait! 11:22pm
13 - Terese is still recovering from the party last night. And she didn't really drink. Maybe it was they staying there until 4am that did it! 3:30pm
15 - Terese is ready for a nice relaxing week at work - not a single thing on the schedule! =). 9:14am
15 - Terese is suffering from a serious sinus headache & possibly a really bad ear infection. But, driving to the doc is out today, so suffering is the name of the game. 12:04pm
16 - Terese is suffering from a serious sinus headache & possibly a really bad ear infection. But, driving to the doc is out today, so suffering is the name of the game. 12:04pm
16 - Terese is feeling better. Got to the doc today regardless of the weather. Hopefully, this thing will be kicked long before Christmas - got a lot of wrapping to do! 7:45pm
19 - Terese is missing REAL coffee. The "Skipping Starbucks" is officially over at $50 and she's buying a cup this afternoon! =). 10:54am
19 - Terese wishes she could feel better already - missing running SOOO much! 10:39pm
21 - Terese has been wrapping Christmas presents since 10am - and still not done! 3:27pm
21 - Terese is finally finished wrapping ALL the Christmas presents. Really - 100% done. Hallelujah - regular bedtime on Christmas eve this year! 10:10pm
21 - Terese just realized she never took the twins to see Santa this year. Bad mommy. They haven't said anything, so maybe it will be ok. Cross your fingers... 10:15pm
24 - Terese is ready for Christmas Eve fun. Cookie making, final gift wrappings and a big ham dinner. YAY! 10:04am
24 - Terese had to take the boys to see Santa tonight. Yes - they finally remembered they hadn't seen him yet. Oh well - it was fun even if it wasn't planned! 12:53am
25 - Terese wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas! 12:14am
25 - Terese is really happy the Wii was delivered in time for today - that thing is FUN...and a workout at times! oh, and the boys love it too..... 11:59pm
26 - Terese is already tired of the "why does HE get to go first??" fights on the Wii. Why can't we all just get along?? 3:22pm
28 - Terese is definitely not ready to return to work next week. Can't we just start over next year?? 7:54pm
29 - Terese taught KK how to play the Wii this morning and left her playing it with the boys. Too freakin cute! Would rather be there watching than here at work... 9:50am
30 - Terese just found a great way to release pent-up aggression - Wii Boxing. Beating the crap out of a virtual opponent feels kinda good! 11:10pm
31 - Terese ran this morning to bring 2008 total (since Aug.) to 50+ miles. Personally proud even if no one else is! :). 9:14am
MARCH
12 - Terese is searching for random old high school pals and college boyfriends. you know - wasting time... :). 12:11am
17 - Terese is wishing she took Spring Break off with her kids - a good family vacation is definitely needed by ALL of us! 12:05pm
19 - Terese is trying to get more DEGers involved in the brackets. Seriously people - what's the deal?? 9:28am
APRIL
04 - Terese is wishing pain meds would kick in. wait...haven't taken yet. crap! 9:45pm
05 - Terese is wondering how she's gonna pull off doing KidStuf with a broken butt. *sigh*. 11:34pm
06 - Terese is wanting another day to the weekend; in desparate need of a vaycay! 9:50pm
07 - Terese launched jazzookc.org today - whoo hoo! two months till the PAR-TAY! 8:54pm
13 - Terese is hungry! waiting for the pizza - wait...IT'S HERE!!! 6:35pm
13 - Terese is full. pizza was good. now she's bored and Facebooking. *yawn*. 9:23pm
15 - Terese is trying to find a better way to spend her quiet evening beesides facebooking. sheesh! 9:19pm
17 - Terese is laughing at Bil's inadvertent SuperWall perversity. wondering who he REALLY meant to sent those things to!! 1:05pm
20 - Terese is wondering how her happy day went to pot so quickly. 3:04pm
22 - Terese is wondering if a bunch of men took stupid pills recently. Seriously - why can't we all just get along?? 9:44am
23 - Terese is wondering if it's worth it. 9:43am
24 - Terese just realized she's OFF WORK tomorrow. no, she knew it, but it jsut hit home...whoo hoo!!! 9:05pm
27 - Terese had 3 days off work and is still stressed and exhausted. She needs a MUCH longer vacation (sans kids). 6:04pm
30 - Terese is getting ready to go to the Zoo - new entrance grand opening preview party. whoo hoo! 3:25pm
30 - Terese is wondering why she's not asleep yet. Seriously. She's tired. 9:20pm
MAY
01 - Terese is hating/loving the weather right now. Deathly afraid of thunrderstorms, but love the clean/cool feeling of the rain. Complex, no? 7:58pm
02 - Terese is trying to bfigure out how to spend her half day alone - cleaning the house or SLEEPING...either way, just enjoying hte peace and QUIET! 1:21pm
03 - Terese wonders what the frig happened to her weekend. How is it Saturday night already? :-(. 7:52pm
04 - Terese is in dire need of a REAL vacation - no kids, no spouse, no house - just a book and a beach. *sigh*. 11:34pm
05 - Terese is learning to be joyfuyl even when she's not happy. Swear that makes sense - just ask how! 10:11pm
07 - Terese is awaiting her annual review today. Cross fingers please... 9:09am
08 - Terese Thank Goodness TOMORROW Is Friday! ;-). 10:36pm
09 - Terese TGIF TGIF TGIF!!! 3:23pm
10 - Terese is hanging out with the teenage blonde on a saturday night. Yep - living on the wild side! 10:52pm
11 - Terese should be well rested - Mom's Day was me, snacks, some books and the TV. Peace & quiet for 10 hours - what a gift! 10:21pm
12 - Terese thinks kindergarteners doing homework is ridiculous - especially the last week of school! 8:43pm
13 - Terese is happy cuz BOTH of her boys moved up to GREEN belt tonight. Whoo Hoo!! 10:12pm
15 - Terese is getting ready for the midnight showing of Prince Caspian. Who's idea was this anyway?? :-). 10:38pm
16 - Terese is in dire need of a coffee IV this morning. But, the movie was worth it! 11:00am
17 - Terese just got back from a grad. party. One of my closest friends has a daughter graduating from HS - I feel old! 6:34pm
18 - Terese is sunburnt and not ready for Monday. Seriously - when's the vacation?? 10:16pm
26 - Terese is watching Zathura for the 2nd time today. Gotta love little boys controlling the remote! 8:21pm
29 - Terese just learned the hard way that our tub is not really porcelein. Crud. Any ideas on how to make a gray tub white again after it's been half scrubbed off? HELP!! 4:31pm
29 - Terese is bored and actually ready for bed at 9pm. WTF? 9:17pm
30 - Terese is wondering why, if she was ready for bed at 9, she's still up at midniight?! 12:05am
31 - Terese is. Tonight, that should be enough. 12:35am
JUNE
01 - Terese doesn't really want to be, but she is. *sigh*. 11:23pm
02 - Terese wonders if she put her real status up here, how many people would freak - and how long would it take them to even notice? 10:07pm
03 - Terese wants to know if it's FRIDAY yet?? Seriously...is it? 10:23pm
05 - Terese is happy - only 2 hours until FRIDAY and only 20 until Jazzoo! whoo hoo! 9:54pm
05 - Terese less than 24 hours now - and the margurita bar is the FIRST stop @ Jazzoo! 6:36pm
07 - Terese feels like she's had a hangover all day - even though the drinks were minimal last night. *sigh*. 10:41pm
07 - Terese just got home from Jazzoo - good night, but sad time as well. When will the world ever be right for all friends at the SAME time? 12:57am
08 - Terese just had a 2 hour talk-time with the hubby - nothing major, jsut catching up and cuddling. what a nice change of pace! 10:30pmEditTerese saw the movie - definitely more kid-oriented but still fun. Now - it's LASAGNA time! YAY!! 5:37pm
08 - Terese is heading to church than to see Kung Fu Panda. whoo hoo! 9:49am
09 - Terese is counting down to her VACATION - it's only Ohio, but still... 6:44pm
10 - Terese : trying to focus on work. maybe closing Facebook would help? 1:00pm
11 - Terese is counting down...only 7 days, 6 hours until VACATION! 11:34am
12 - Terese is counting down...only 6 days, 6 hours until VACATION! 12:02pm
12 - Terese is counting down...only 6 days until VACATION (and only 3.5 are working days!)! 5:01pm
13 - Terese is counting down...only 4 days, 18 hours until VACATION (and only 3 are working days!)! 10:51pm
15 - Terese : 72 hours until mom gets here - whoo hoo! 8:18pm
16 - Terese is deligently cleaning the office. Boring, yes? 9:17pm
16 - Terese gave up on cleaning the office as soon as the status update was in place. Ah the internet...what a lovely place to get lost in! 10:58pm
17 - Terese is realizing there is NOTHING packed and nothing READY to pack for the trip in 38 hours! HELP!! 9:54pm
18 - Terese : only 13 hours until mom gets here - let the fun and games begin! 8:07am
18 - Terese is celebrating 11 days off from work - sorry lisa - had to rub it in one more time... =). 11:30pm
19 - Terese wishes the hotel had better wireless connection. *sigh*. 9:35pm
20 - Terese thinks brining TWO laptops to Ohio was a great idea. Immersed in Count of Monte Cristo while boys watch a cartoon. WHOO HOO! 8:55pm
21 - Terese watched her little cousin get married today. Such a cute couple!! Congrats Mel & David!! 9:57pm
22 - Terese is ready for the vacation to be over...at least the Ohio part. 7:55pm
23 - Terese was sending WORK emails at 1:30 AM EST on a Sunday during vacation week - glutton for punishment or die-hard workaholic? You decide! 12:38am
23 - Terese wants a day to just sit and read a book. Seriously - a VACATION day! 9:06pm
27 - Terese is playing with her new iPod Nano and listening to her kids cough in a weird little harmony. Oh the joys... 9:45pm
30 - Terese is SO ready for a vacation...what? you say the vacation just ended? really??? oh CARP! *sigh*. 12:38pm
JULY
01 - Terese is sick and unhappy. 9:27am
03 - Terese loving that she can watch a movie on her new little ipod while working! multi-tasking at it's absolute finest! 1:08pm
03 - Terese wishes the NyQuil would kick in so she can quit coughing and get some sleep! 10:53pm
04 - Terese wishes everyone a very happy Independence Day! Let the fireworks begin (in 12 hours or so...when it's dark...you know...so you can see them...) 9:11am
04 - Terese thinks 6 yr old boys should NOT be allowed near even the simplest fireworks. But the hubby overruled this year... 11:37pm
05 - Terese just wants to feel better. no doctors, no medicine. just divine intervention. 4:10pm
05 - Terese had a relaxing night with Tina. And wishes certain men would just get a CLUE! 10:20pm
06 - Terese really hates when people question her intelligence. 11:16pm
08 - Terese was called an ANGEL today. There truly is a FIRST TIME for everything! :). 2:00pm
10 - Terese dislikes bald-faced liars. You know - the ones that tell you one thing while they're planning or doing the exact opposite. 8:58pm
13 - Terese just is...and is pretty tired of it. 1:02am
13 - Terese wishes people could see what's TRULY inside. 1:33pm
13 - Terese is deciding the best way out. 5:05pm
16 - Terese is worried about her friend. 3:06pm
17 - Terese wishes she had made plans to see the Dark Knight in 30 minutes. Midnight Movie + Heath Ledger + the BEST Superhero of all times? Priceless. 11:30pm
18 - Terese wonders why she woke up arly today. Still sleepy. Too weird. *yawn*. 7:19am
20 - Terese thinks workweeks should be 2 days and weekends 5 days. Not a new thought in the world, but one worth visiting again... 11:11pm
23 - Terese just finished a meeting with very nice people who occasionally drive her batty. 4:44pm
24 - Terese just hired her MOM as a contractor for a project. How cool is that? :). 12:49pm
24 - Terese is ready for her next vacation - even if it is a trip to Texas. 8:01pm
29 - Terese really is NOT ready for Texas. But at least her husband finally made hotel arrangements! 9:53am
AUGUST
03 - Terese is back from Texas. Not a bad trip after all. And had time to read all of "Breaking Dawn" - yeah, she's a Twilight Mom. :-). 8:09pm
04 - Terese is back at work and trying to concentrate. Eventually, she will get a REAL vacation! :). 10:12am
11 - Terese is watching the American men be AMAZING in gymnastics and wishes the sky were clearer to watch the meteor shower tonight. 10:50pm
11 - Terese is watching the American men in gymnastics and wishing the sky were clearer to watch the meteor shower tonight. 11:07pm
11 - Terese is celebrating the men's gymnastics bronze. USA! USA! USA! 11:44pm
12 - Terese is trying to get through the last hour and finish up 20 things before having 3 days off again. NOT GONNA HAPPEN! 4:09pm
12 - Terese is watching more Olympics. Really wishing money wasn't always an issue or she'd have a seat at ALL the events she could get into! 9:34pm
12 - Terese is now a total Phelps fan. 5 for 5 and all WR to boot. Holy crow that boy ROCKS in the water! 10:31pm
13 - Terese is eating breakfast with her boys. And it's not poptarts! Wow - what a nice change! 9:36am
13 - Terese is watching more Olympics. Whoo hoo! 9:21pm
14 - Terese just spent over an hour catching up via IM with her bestest friend. 'Berly ROCKS! 10:00pm
15 - Terese is watching - wait for it - - - - - the Olympics. Wow - what a surpirse this week, huh? Way to go Phelps on a very close #7 gold! 10:24pm
17 - Terese has taken Olympic watching too far - badmiton and table tennis? She is so needing a LIFE! 4:25pm
17 - Terese is posting pictures while watching the Olympics. It's a full night of FUN in the Babcock household! 9:31pm
18 - Terese is blogging again. Whoo hoo. 10:47pm
19 - Terese is working. Again. whoo hoo. 9:57am
19 - Terese is working while she could be watching Olympic water polo? why? A real TV is needed at the office... 1:11pm
19 - Terese is slowly losing it. 10:07pm
24 - Terese wishes she could just lose her mind completely. Four padded walls sounds so much easier to mantain than a house with 3 males in it. 10:12pm
25 - Terese took her first step in the marathon training today. SO out of shape! 8:48pm
SEPTEMBER
01 - Terese needs the family to realize that "supporting the marathon dream" means more than yelling "GO MOM" at the race! 8:37pm
03 - Terese is gearing up to get down on Friday night! 9:52pm
04 - Terese just finished another walk on the marathon trail. MUCH faster inside on the flat treadmill than outside on the hills (that's a surprise to no one, right?). 9:14pm
06 - Terese wished she knew of a way to fix her feet. WAY too much dancing tonight at Treads and Threads! Good times! 1:18am
06 - Terese was awakend much too early by excited twins who were visited by a generous tooth fairy last night. Ah - the joys of motherhood after partying. :). 9:04am
08 - Terese is having a very intense week - and it's only lunchtime on Monday. How long until Friday?? 1:23pm
08 - Terese is wondering WTF - marathon? 26.2 miles? By March? seriously?? 6:38pm
09 - Terese has a headache from trying to coordinate content for four different sites with four different project leads + leading five current pro bono projects of her own. 4:55pm
09 - Terese returned to karate tonite - thankfully NOT the only adult in class. 9:35pm
11 - Terese is eating Pei Wei for a very late lunch. YUM! 2:07pm
11 - Terese is either really tired or just easily amused - laughing out loud at the Nike+ Mini Me doing a funky dance after today's run/walk. Too cute! 11:16PM
12 - Terese is heading for home on half-day Friday - "mommy quiet time" is here at last! 1:23pm
13 - Terese is ticked because she couldn't even finish a 20-minute walk this morning - fell off the freakin' treadmill! Maybe a second try is in order tonight... 1:34pm
14 - Terese is considering using Benadryl to calm her boys on a nightly basis. Something about bedtime just makes them NUTS! 9:09pm
15 - Terese is up at 5:30 am. Why? No idea. Don't like it though! 5:41am
15 - Terese is trying to work. Not caring doesn't help. Probably that 5:30 AM waking thing. *YAWN*. 10:55am
16 - Terese is somewhat overwhelmed and extremelly under-caffeinated. Better than the opposite... 11:34am
17 - Terese is dreading 2 weeks without being able to harass Tina. She better bring me a back a nice German gift (hint hint). 11:15am
17 - Terese just finished a 25-minute walk/run - almost 2 miles! Personal best on both fronts. Whoo hoo! :-). 9:56pm
18 - Terese finished another "long" run - couldn't quite hit the 25-minute mark, but did get to basically 1.5 miles. Still happy with progres... 9:15pm
19 - Terese knows the house needs a thorough cleaning but can't find the energy to start the job. Guess that's what the weekend is for... 4:21pm
20 - Terese is heading to the twins' first football game - whoo hoo! 6:53am
22 - Terese is tired of being too fatigued to complete even a 30 minute run. What is wrong here?? 10:21pm
24 - Terese is eating an EARLY lunch for once and testing an auction site. Fun times... 11:51am
24 - Terese is tired but happy. Best ever in 4 areas in tonight's workout...30 minutes, 2 miles, decent pace (for me) & 285 calories burned. And only 185 days to go... :-). 10:14pm
27 - Terese watched her boys to victory in their 2nd football game Yay Jags! 11:41am
28 - Terese is "lobster girl" (sunburnt) from watching her boys play football in 90 degree heat. Owwie. :-(. 10:38pm
29 - Terese is extremely annoyed by the amount of homework 1st graders have - math, reading and spelling EVERY NIGHT - 45 minutes. When, exactly, do they get to be KIDS? 9:39pm
OCTOBER
01 - Terese is. And some days, that's enough. 9:53pm
02 - Terese is trying to work while watching the Mummy 2. Fun fun fun! 10:15pm
03 - Terese hopes her WHOLE OFFICE will wear pink and give $$ on Monday for Back in the Swing. There's only 6 women out of 30 associates. Should be interesting! :-). 12:39pm
07 - Terese just sent the first email for the 4th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party to almost 900 people!! Are you on the list? Join up at www.kcsweaterparty.com! 5:45pm
08 - Terese is fighting with her closet. Nothing wants to go together today! 8:55am
08 - Terese just took the "Dr. Phil Personality Test" and the results said she's "The Lively Center of Attention" - wow, is THAT ever WRONG! 10:28pm
09 - Terese is lovin' her new HilllOween shirt - do you have yours yet? Get one at www.hilloween.org! 6:02pm
11 - Terese is headed out to the Pumpkin Run/Walk. Wish her luck! 6:59am
11 - Terese finished the Pumpkin Run! Waiting for race results to post 'official' time...stay tuned. 11:59am
11 - Terese My official race time says '51:17'; IPOD time says '41:04' - thougth chip timing was supposed to be your EXACT time, not your time from race start. Confused... 2:37pm
13 - Terese cannot believe it's Monday. How exactly did that happen? 8:04am
14 - Terese is heading off to karate class with the boys and leaving daddy at home to do laundry. Not sure who got the better end of this deal... 6:23pm
14 - Terese has a headache and a heartache right now. 11:13pm
15 - Terese is thinking about her blog post on poverty right now. It will actually be written sometime today... http://blogactionday.org/. 9:25am
15 - Terese posted for blog action day - check it - http://reasonlight.blogspot.com (or Facebook notes once it imports...) 2:21pm
16 - Terese thought it was Wednesday all day. She could actually use the extra day this week! 5:18pm
17 - Terese wants to leave - it's after 12:00 people. Quit giving more work on a half day!!! 2:00pm
17 - Terese is planning out Saturday - too much to do for Halloween and that's still 2 weeks away! 9:28pm
18 - Terese is headed out to HillOween - FINALLY! 6:55pm
19 - Terese wonders where the weekend went. Oh yeah - football, parties, shopping, more football and sick kids. Good times... 9:17pm
20 - Terese has been staring into space all day wishing she could drop the headache. 9:07pm
21 - Terese is watching Alvin & the Chipmunks to cheer up her sick boy. Hard to concentrate on work while listening to singing chipmunks... 1:10pm
21 - Terese has moved on to "Over the Hedge" for her sick boy. Oh, PLEASE let him feel better tomorrow... 2:48pm
21 - Terese is wishing she could take one more day off just for herself - no sick kids - just her and a cluttered house to be cleaned... 9:17pm
22 - Terese slept too late and can't get her kids to wake up. Maybe we shouldn't be returning to our regular lives yet... 7:48am
22 - Terese is done with a busy busy day. Now - back to the house for dinner and cleaning. whoo hoo... 5:51pm
22 - Terese picked up lots of legos, hot wheels and craft stuff, scrubbed the stained carpet and vacuumed. Eventually, more than one room will get cleaned in this house... 9:54pm
23 - Terese is heading to bed at 8:45...what's the world coming to? 8:42pm
26 - Terese is watching the Cowboys and getting ready to carve pumpkins. Ahh - October! 1:36pm
27 - Terese is getting another cup of coffee and trying to get motivated for Monday work. Yea - finally getting motivated at noon. 12:00pm
27 - Terese is heading home ON TIME to grab the boys and rush to Karate. Whoo hoo! 5:02pm
28 - Terese is heading home ON TIME to grab the boys and rush to Karate. Whoo hoo! 5:02pm
31 - Terese knows as soon as she tells the boys "It's Halloween" this morning, all heck will break loose - in a good way... :-). 7:27am
31 - Terese thanks Price Chopper for cheaper gas today - saved 30 cents PER GALLON due to lots of grocery shoppping. 4:11pm
31 - Terese had a lot of fun Trick or Treating with the boys and KK. Check out the pictures... 10:20pm
NOVEMBER
01 - Terese was awakened at 7:15 by post-Halloween creeping monsters...aka 6 yr old boys trying to hit the candy bowl. 8:49am
01 - Terese justs wants to escape from life. 7:53pm
02 - Terese has watched the Divinci Code too many times this weekend (including right now!) - it just doesn't equal the book at all! 10:01pm
03 - Terese can't wait until November 5. 9:04pm
04 - Terese has donated their status to remind everyone to vote for John McCain today.
04 - Terese is looking for advice on getting a Wii for her kids. Read the posted note then post your comments please! 3:13pm
04 - Terese missed the notice that there wasn't karate tonight and showed up at the church for class. Pollsters were looking at us like we were nuts! *sigh*. 6:49pm
04 - Terese is currently researching what it would take to move to Canada or, honestly, anywhere outside the US. 11:08pm
05 - Terese should have gone to sleep last night instead of staying up to watch the election results. The results would have been much happier! 9:11am
07 - Terese is so happy it's Friday, only half-day of work today and the hubby has a 3-day weekend. Does it get any better? :). 7:23am
09 - Terese is ready to rock-and-roll after doing 4 miles this morning. Unfortunately, stuck cleaning the house. 4:13pm
09 - Terese is going to bed early (for her) with the plan to get up and run again in the AM. (HA!) 10:51pm
10 - Terese is not surprised that the morning run didn't happen. Finally got tosleep at 1am and was awakened at 4am by a 6 yr old not feeling good. 7:58am
10 - Terese is trying to work from home, but it's never a successful endeavor. Hopefully her little boy feels better soon! 3:55pm
10 - Terese got more done at home than she thought she would. But, not until after 4pm when dad got home. 11:18pm
11 - Terese is exhausted after only getting 2 hours of sleep with a sick boy last night. He, however, is running around like a wild child. Ah the joys of parenthood! 1:11pm
13 - Terese ate a good dinner and is ready to head to bed for some much needed sleep. oh...wait...crap...still gotta run at least 3 miles today. dang it. 7:19pm
13 - Terese finished the 3-miler and is now too pumped up to sleep. This schedule is way too screwy! 9:52pm
14 - Terese is fairly sick of the world right now. Maybe that's just the massive sinus/pressue headache talking though. Maybe a nap will help... 1:09pm
14 - Terese just picked up her race packet for the Jingle Bell Run. Come cheer her on at JCCC @ 9am Sunday! 8:04pm
16 - Terese is almost ready to leave for the Jingle Bell Run. It's 30 degrees but mostly sunny - shouldn't be too bad.... 7:59am
16 - Terese had to walk most of the run today. :( Oh well - just finishing was the big goal, not the speed at which it was accomplished! 1:51pm
17 - Terese is telling everyone to go buy their Sweater Party tix. Doesn't matter if you live in KC or not - this is a party worth the roadtrip! www.kcsweaterparty.com. 12:40pm
19 - Terese is ready to call it over and done...and yet it continues. 8:52am
20 - Terese is ready to run away to Merriam in about 24 hours. 2 whole days with no kids - whoo hoo! 1:57pm
20 - Terese is heading out to see Twilight as soon as KK gets her butt over here! 10:05pm
21 - Terese : Twilight ROCKS! Go see it! 2:41am
21 - Terese is amazed that she's up and running after only 3 hours of sleep. Yay for Starbucks triple shot venti white mocha - caffeine AND sugar rush! 9:18am
22 - Terese is in disbelief about what a colossally bad weekend this is turning out to be. 3:08pm
23 - Terese is wondering why Kansas doesn't seem to be on God's radar right now. There are people here who need him right now! 3:42pm
24 - Terese is lamenting her choices of late - and those made many years ago. 1:16pm
24 - Terese is tired from sitting tonight. Too many things didn't get done but there wasn't a choice in the matter. So go the best laid plans of mice and men... 9:24pm
25 - Terese is it Thanksgiving yet? Ready to get done with November, through Christmas and straight into 2009 - this year kind of bites! 9:02am
26 - Terese is all set for Thanksgiving. Mostly. Just realized she forgot a few things at the gocery last night. *sigh*. 9:27am
26 - Terese is thankful for friends that read "negative" status updates and actually ASK about them. You guys help SO MUCH - THANKS! 12:25pm
27 - Terese wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. May you be blessed this holiday. 8:57am
27 - Terese ate WAAAY too much, got her fill of football with BOTH the 'Boys and the 'Horns playing today and just had a nice QUIET day with the fam. Happy T-Day indeed. 10:21pm
28 - Terese is wondering what to do with 2 6-yr-olds for 3 days at home. Any suggestions will be considered! 10:15am
28 - Terese is about to eat T-Day leftovers for the 2nd time today. This should be the end of most of them (didn't cook for a full army this year, just a platoon or 2...) 6:57pm
29 - Terese is ready to setup the Christmas tree. Whoo hoo! 2:25pm
30 - Terese ran this morning for the first time since Jingle Bell...about 3 miles in 40 minutes. Getting better, but a loooooooooooong way to go till the marathon! 1:52pm
30 - Terese hereby offers up the "Skipping Starbucks" challenge for December. Can you give up the coffee in the name of charity? Read latest posted note for details... 6:06pm
DECEMBER
02 - Terese can't believe there's only TEN days until the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party! Do you have YOUR ticket yet?? www.kcsweaterparty.com. 9:20am
02 - Terese is ready for some "quiet time". What - what's that you say? Oh...yeah. Gotta do dinner, showers, homework, reading and snuggling first. Parenthood ROCKS! *sigh*. 5:40pm
04 - Terese has spent hours trying to find the right pics from thee past year to create this year's Christmas calendars. Oh - the memories... 12:07am
04 - Terese is really not ready for Christmas yet. A personal shopper and a maid would be REALLY helpful this year... 10:51pm
05 - Terese is done for the week - WHOO HOO! Have a great weekend y'all! 12:04pm
05 - Terese can't believe how much she just dropped for Christmas presents. Holy carp! But, went from 0% done to 80% done in one place - very happy! 4:03pm
06 - Terese spent half the day on decorations and logistics for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. Do YOU have your ticket yet?? www.kcsweaterparty.com. 7:18pm
07 - Terese has misplaced her sanity. If found, please return to... 8:31pm
09 - Terese is amazed, exciting and oh-so-happy that the Ugly christmas Sweater Party is ALMOST SOLD OUT! Do you have your ticket yet? GET IT HERE: www.kcsweaterparty.com. 9:08am
09 - Terese wishes she had a window so she could watch the snow falling. **hint hint bossman** :-).
09 - Terese is heading to bed EARLY with high hopes of actually getting up at 6am for the 2nd straight day to run - on the treadmill of course! 10:15pm
09 - Terese got caught up talking to her BFF and did not make the early bedtime. So, the AM run might not happen now. But the talk was much more needed & more fulfilling! 11:57pm
10 - Terese "It's only Wednesday?!" Why is this week so sloooooooooooow? Ready to get this party started - the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party that is - www.kcsweaterparty.com. 9:19am
10 - Terese is amazed and oh-so-excited - only 19 tickets left for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party! Get one NOW - www.kcsweaterparty.com.
10 - Terese is SO FREAKIN' EXCITED! If you want to go to the Sweater Party, get your tix 2nite; there's only THREE left! (if I could bold that statement, I would!) 10:51pm
11 - Terese just got home from decorating Tower Tavern. Friday night's party is going to be the BEST EVER - can't wait! 11:22pm
13 - Terese is still recovering from the party last night. And she didn't really drink. Maybe it was they staying there until 4am that did it! 3:30pm
15 - Terese is ready for a nice relaxing week at work - not a single thing on the schedule! =). 9:14am
15 - Terese is suffering from a serious sinus headache & possibly a really bad ear infection. But, driving to the doc is out today, so suffering is the name of the game. 12:04pm
16 - Terese is suffering from a serious sinus headache & possibly a really bad ear infection. But, driving to the doc is out today, so suffering is the name of the game. 12:04pm
16 - Terese is feeling better. Got to the doc today regardless of the weather. Hopefully, this thing will be kicked long before Christmas - got a lot of wrapping to do! 7:45pm
19 - Terese is missing REAL coffee. The "Skipping Starbucks" is officially over at $50 and she's buying a cup this afternoon! =). 10:54am
19 - Terese wishes she could feel better already - missing running SOOO much! 10:39pm
21 - Terese has been wrapping Christmas presents since 10am - and still not done! 3:27pm
21 - Terese is finally finished wrapping ALL the Christmas presents. Really - 100% done. Hallelujah - regular bedtime on Christmas eve this year! 10:10pm
21 - Terese just realized she never took the twins to see Santa this year. Bad mommy. They haven't said anything, so maybe it will be ok. Cross your fingers... 10:15pm
24 - Terese is ready for Christmas Eve fun. Cookie making, final gift wrappings and a big ham dinner. YAY! 10:04am
24 - Terese had to take the boys to see Santa tonight. Yes - they finally remembered they hadn't seen him yet. Oh well - it was fun even if it wasn't planned! 12:53am
25 - Terese wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas! 12:14am
25 - Terese is really happy the Wii was delivered in time for today - that thing is FUN...and a workout at times! oh, and the boys love it too..... 11:59pm
26 - Terese is already tired of the "why does HE get to go first??" fights on the Wii. Why can't we all just get along?? 3:22pm
28 - Terese is definitely not ready to return to work next week. Can't we just start over next year?? 7:54pm
29 - Terese taught KK how to play the Wii this morning and left her playing it with the boys. Too freakin cute! Would rather be there watching than here at work... 9:50am
30 - Terese just found a great way to release pent-up aggression - Wii Boxing. Beating the crap out of a virtual opponent feels kinda good! 11:10pm
31 - Terese ran this morning to bring 2008 total (since Aug.) to 50+ miles. Personally proud even if no one else is! :). 9:14am
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Happy New Year!
New Year's Eve Party with the boys. Nice things about celebrating with kids? Lots of energy, no stupid drunks and "midnight" comes around 9:30 or 10pm! Enjoy the pics...
The "balloon lake" out on the porch
Digging into another treat bag. I fill 4 or 5 lunch sacks with various noise makers, mess makers (Silly String!), glow lights, jewelry and other celebratory goodies. They get to open one bag each hour from about 6pm on - together. Breaks up the entertainment into small bouts of insanity, makes them work and play TOGETHER, and makes them interested in the holiday all night!
A look into the future? :-)
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