Pumpkin Spice Latte & Love Bugs

As a friend of mine reminded me, yes it is time again for Pumpkin Spice Latte's at Starbucks. As we live in the country we only can get Starbucks at our local Target store. So, after a LONG day of school, housework, more school, and more housework I ducked out after dinner with Liv and ran to Target. On the way to Target she told me about her day at school which is rare for her. Usually I have to grill her to get any information about her day. Well it seems that when she walked into school today she noticed that all the kids where running around making a mess of the school room. She said she just walked in and put her hands on her hips and started cleaning up their mess. She said Sarah also helped clean up the mess and Ms. Shawnee was very impressed with the girls. I am just wondering if she is getting her OCD from her mom. I kid you not I sometimes find myself watching the kids eat impatiently waiting to wipe down the table around them. You would think my house was spotless, NOT!

Well back to Target, I happily shopped with Latte in hand (Olivia chose not to try one ;) ) I found summer T's on sale for 2.98 & 4.98.... Yeah!! We bought Ethan the Little Eisteins Rocket, which I should have known was going to cause me many headaches in the future. And we found a cute witches tub and striped stocking legs for candy that says "trick or treat, smell my feet" Olivia wants to be wonder woman or super woman for halloween this year. We have Colonial girl outfits from Williamsburg but the flash and glitter of the costume aisle is too much to resist.

Well on we went to the grocery aisle to pick up pumpkin and chocolate chips. Yes I am making pumpkin chocolate chip muffins for a bible study meeting in the morning. Thank you T for posting the recipe. Olivia found some loose candy corn on the candy aisle and was chowing down. I just looked at her amazed at where did I go wrong. I mean haven't I given her lectures every year on poisoned candy?? Ok, so again we started with the poisoned candy lecture, and then you know how candy corn can kind of make you choke from the after taste. Well she started to cough a little and I looked at her and said, "Was the candy poisoned?" Her eyes got big, and she said ,"I think" Well then I laughed and said I hope you don't die... Just kidding! Livvy has a cool sense of humor so she thought it was funny.

On, we went to the school supply aisle to pick up the 1,000th pack of crayons it seems like this year. Where they go~~beats me... I also bought Liv some safety scissors so she doesn't amputate anymore limbs with my sharp ones. Well that was our trip. Oh, and the lovebugs, well I have had them in my hair, mouth, the grill of my car, in my house, and stuck in my cleavage!!! What is the deal this season. They have been here for two weeks and in masses. If your not careful you will inhale one. I am sure one is floating in my pumpkin spice latte as we speak.

Open Blogs

I have been a little leary by seeing all the people on the counter that look at my blog. I also had someone post to my first Naptime blog and leave her blog which was totally creepy. The quote on her blog was "evil is just live spelled backwards"??? I am contemplating making my blog private and just to friends I invite. I really enjoy sharing pics of the kids and would hate to water it down for fear of who is watching. I would love some input from you all. Thanks

My Favorite Front Porch

I love the color of our friends front porch.

Guess What I Just Whipped Up for Church Tomorrow

A strip skirt!!

And it only took me 3+ hours, and almost cost Liv her foot. Okay kiddies there is a reason parents do not allow you to walk with scissors. See pics below

It was only a gash on the top of her foot, but it required an ace wrap to convince her to let ups put a band aid on it. It is hilarious to see her dad have to carry her from room to room. Long live the drama queen!

I Stole This From A Friends Blog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uISuvTiTYJA

I stole this from S's blog, but it so appropriate to my day and I wanted to share withthe family. Thanks S!!

Naptime

Yes well naptime came about 12:45 when we came home from preschool. Ethan's eyes were rolling back into his head in the car, but I perversely made Olivia keep him awake until I got him into his bed. Well at home he seemed to pick up a second wind and did not eagerly snuggle down in his bed. He climbed out of bed 15 times, with eight of those meeting a rap with the wooden spoon. Well he won the naptime battle. I tried to get him to lay down with me in my bed but he was not having it. So, I gave up put Maddy in charge and decided I would at least get a nap. WRONG! As I was laying there I heard,
Maddy: Olivia wash your hands and brush your teeth before you touch him that has peanut butter in it. (Ethan has a p-nut allergy_
Ok, I have to get up and investigate because there should be no peanut items in my home. Well a package of Nutty Buddy cookies snuck in somehow? So, I try and lay back down while thinking would Maddy recognize anaphylactic shock or would her eyes be glued to the TV ignoring her brothers gasps just 2 feet away . So I get back up and make sure the TV is off and Maddy is aware of what shock looks like and find the epi pen and set it out just in case. I lay back down, the phone rings, it's a girlfriend and Maddy is letting her know that her mommy is sleeping (right), should I feel guilt? I don't usually take naps, I should be watching the kids, doing my 500th load of laundry this week, or weeding the flower beds. Nope, I am going to nap and try not to feel guilty. Then I doze off for a few minutes to be awakened by Olivia, Mom are you sleeping?
Me: I was, what do you want?
Olivia: Can I swim?
Me: Should I say, No, stupid have I ever let you swim while I am asleep? No Olivia Where is your sis?
Olivia: I don't know (and she leaves)
Well 2 phone calls , 3 Ethan tantrums and Maddy complaining about watching baby shows later
I have not had a nap. I am worse off than when I laid down and my house is TRASHED. My dear husband walks in and says, "Why are you taking a nap?" I think he wished he had never asked if you know what I mean. Well after our talk about how MY day went he just asked what take out we would be ordering for dinner....I think Stavros sounds good.

Upcoming Dinosaur Day

Next week in preschool is "D" week. That means on Friday the kids get to wear their dinosaur T-shirts. Having a girl we are sadly lacking in the dinosaur department. Never fear we will make one =) Here are some pics of how our friends T turned out.

Olivia's New Hobby

Season Premier of the Office

Don't miss it Tiff. I am recording if you miss it. Season premier week is killing me. I am getting to bed WAY too late, and my poor hubby has to do the dishes tonight.

Faces

A picture is worth a thousand words. Here was my morning.

My Cowgirl

It was Cowboy Day at preschool. The kids all rounded up their western wear and mosied on down to Ms Shawnee's place. They had hotdogs and beans for lunch. Here are some pics of my cowgirl.

Alabama Trip

As you all know we went to Alabama last weekend to look at some property and enjoy the cabin. The leaves are just beginning to change, and the light is starting to get that golden glow of fall. The highs were around 83 with a breeze. It was very relaxing, too bad the lake is in a 100 year drought. The water level is down 30 feet, so there is no water at the cabin. Here are some pictures from the trip.