Here's a few tips for you.

So as I do my daily routine, I sometimes think that some of the things I do, could be helpful to you. Just thinkin' I might share some of my in genius ideas.

1. When feeding Spike baby food. I use a plastic bib (never the cloth ones, not for food food, I would have to wash it right away, again laundry is not my strong point) so before I put his bib on, I fold a paper towel in half, and tuck it in around his collar. Then put the bib on. This soaks up spit, and all the mess that would sneak down and dirty his outfit.


2. When making food, especially for a very hungry and patientless Bagel, let's say I make noodles, well if they are way to hot, I take an ice cube, drop it in her food, and stir it around. It won't water down the food, the ice cube really doesn't even melt, it really cools everything down, within seconds!


3. Make lists. I guess this is for the people like myself that are untrained to just know what to do around the house. I am starting to make more lists realizing that they work well. I have one on the back door, a list of all things needed for the kids diaper bags before we go anywhere. As much as I think I got it all. I still check the list. I am coming up with more lists for around the house. Spaghetti agrees, they are helpful.


4. The tub. I have a clear shower curtain, I always like them. But with the kids it's really helpful. Bagel likes to take loooong baths, and play. The clear shower curtain (clear with dots) allows me to look in on her, and also allows her to make a mess, and it all stays in! The one thing that me and Frances used to do in the tub was, we would start with the shower curtain in the tub. Then we would push the shower curtain out. But only so it would hang inside the tub, but cover the edge of the tub, then the excess we would fill with water to make a stream. Not sure if that makes sense... here check out my kickass art work...

See what I mean? See how her little toy is on the edge of the tub, with water of his own to play with. Now be sure to check this often, making note that there is still a good amount of the shower curtain in the tub, and yes on a few accounts we did flood the bathroom, but nothing a towel can't clean up. (Bagel has only done it once)

That is all I have for now. Let me know if you have some fun tips to share!

Hot dates with cleaning, picture taking, vomit, coffee, the shits, a concert, family, books and shopping.

(This is how I feel. Cute picture of Ding though...)

You missed me! Didn't you? I know Chandler did! Funny thing is since I had started blogging way back in February of 2007, I would post every few days, and as time went by, I would blog more and more each day. Funny thing is, it was late Saturday night when I posted last, and it being Tuesday at 8:15 at night, feels like forever! Like weeks!

So this is what I have been up to...

Saturday was normal ish, The Queen and Carrots came over to pick up the kids. For Spaghetti and I had a hot date night planned.

We met his family at a cute little Irish Pub for dinner and the best Country Rock ever. (now if you know me, and if you don't just turn your speaker up. I listen to Britney Spears, P!nk, and nowhere on there is Country. But alas my readers if there is Country music to be heard, here it is...) We were there to see the Drew Davis Band. (I have a whole post to do on them.)

After an end of concert show, they wrapped it up around 2 am, we headed home, crashing around 3:30 am. Next day, Spaghetti and I had a great breakfast date, then he was off to work, and I was off to the store, then to pick the tots back up again.

Sunday night consisted of hanging out with the kids, then watching the new Brendon Frasier movie about the Center of the Earth, it was good. I had a hard time at first with the 3D glasses, because of my motion sickness. But after about 35 minutes I was better adjusted. Good movie, worth renting (oh, and since Spaghetti has the Video store job, they have a perk of getting the new releases for free 4 days before they come out, so they watch them and know about them. Yipiee for us! He also rented Jenna Jameson's and Tito Ortiz's Zombie Stripper movie, shucks I fell asleep for that one.)

Monday was insane. Spike had his 6 month Dr. appt. at 9:00 am, that is insanely early for us, not to mention the scheduled day ahead to plan for. He got two shots in each leg, he was NOT happy. We also thought we would go ahead and get Bagel the flu shot too. (but it was the nasal one) again not happy. (and we got the one with out something that began with a T... the "non" autism one... did that make sense?) So I had two really pissed off kids, and my amazing mom and dad, were in the lobby of the Dr. office waiting to take them to there home.

Spaghetti and I had yet another hot date. First we had a date with the Dentist, our teeth cleaning. Now we normally go every 6 months. Well since I was busy making babies, I skipped. lets say... 4 years!! I didn't know it was so long! Well, shit, by the 5, yes 5 cavities I have. I will more then make up for it.
Then, the day just gets more and more fun. We had a hot date for cleaning the house. (booooo!) Now he tried to get me to procrastinate, and just go lay in bed and watch movies, all of it sounded amazing. But the mountains of clutter, paperwork, clothes and just crap, have been getting to me. So I agreed on a small procrastination. We got home at 1:45 pm, and we would start at 3:00 pm. He went to hang out with the dogs, and chill.

I called my friend Kiki (scrapbook friend) and picked her up from the laundry mat, and we headed to the local scrapbook store, to RSVP our seats for the November Friday night crop! In our conversation, I find out that Kiki is a HUGE OCD organized freak, clean and all. So she tells me if I need her help in organizing she can, but to beware, she has made people cry before. Yikes!

I will post on my other blog all about the cleaning date. But it was long, shitty, and tiring. Queen and Carrots brought home the monkeys, we all elbow danced, Queen and Carrots left. Bagel and Spike were off to bed. I thought I would clean more. But I was just wore out. I won a bet with Spaghetti, enjoying half of my hour long back rub. (What is the capitol of Florida. I won!) I passed out, and went up to bed at 10.

Oh what a night, I was up tossing and turning for what seemed like hours, my back was out, sore, and Spike was up too. I went and got Spaghetti up to take care of Spike (not something I normally do. I usually get the kids no matter what.) I went back to bed, Spaghetti feeding Spike, and finally coming to bed around 4 am.

This morning was another rat race. Up at 8:00 am, we had to get ready for Spikes 6 month pictures. Sigh, off to my IL's house, to get them, transfer the car seat over to there van (they only have one) so we could all ride together. Bah! I hate, loathe and despises car makers and car seat makers. Douche bags.

After what seemed like way to much fun, Spaghetti and I finally got both car seats in the van. Everyone piled in. I drove. (Yes I will post the pictures of the cutest little man ever!!) Pictures done, Bagel throws a fit, I buy her shoes (Crocs with the fur in them!) Spike some socks, and a winter hat.

We then go eat at a very non kid friendly restaurant. (bite my ass) and after a rough start with two grumpy kids, we have a nice lunch. Back to the IL's I divvy up the pictures, we hang out for a bit. Deciding what we are going to do with Thing 3 (there cat) while they are in sunny Arizona on vacation for 10 days. I personally though why waste gas, just take her now, but everyone votes me out saying it's too crazy. Bah, I got your crazy...

Anywho, we again pack up the kidlets, and head home. Oh and not before getting me a Venti Peppermint Mocha extra hot. I drink all the way home. Everyone else sleeps. Nice.

NOT! We get home, I am to dizzy to walk. I have the shits and feel as if I could barf at any moment! Boo on a bad Mocha. Bitches! I felt like shit. Plus after feeding the cats and dogs, Ding eats to fast, and then vomits all her food up, on, yes on the back sliding door. (now understand this is a big dog, so were talking man sized barf.) What was I to do? Spaghetti was tired, and has to work night shift tonight, so he needs to sleep. Between feeling faint, shitty, and barfy, I was able to carefully fed both Spike, and Bagel, and put them to bed. Thank god for and insanely busy two days. The kids welcomed sleep. (and with a dustpan, you can just slide the dog vomit onto it...)

Around 7 I took a hot bath, enjoying some more of Bella and Edward. A little over half way. LOVE IT. And I just found out that the movie coming out on the 21st of November, is on the first book. I will SO be done with it by then! Wee!

So I just got out of the tub, I am still dizzy, the shits are gone, and I never did barf.

I have some catching up blogs to post. On cleaning, but that will go to my "Where do I Begin?" blog, and I need to do the Manic Monday questions, and a post on the Drew Davis Band. Sorry I ditched out on you all.

I am fine. Thank you.

Manic Monday #1

What is one thing you admire about each of your parents?
First off, I can not just do "one" thing on each, not possible!

I love the Queen because of all the amazing things that she has taught me. From cleaning and cooking tips. Shopping to family life. I have lived my life just wanting to be like her. I also love her personality (just like mine!) she is funny, witty, enjoys entertaining. And talks to everyone.

She is a major part of my life and one of my best friends. I think of her first when going away on girls weekends, and fun events. I can only hope Mia and me are as close.

Carrots, is truly a godsend. There are so many things that I love about my dad. As we all know he is a master Carpenter, and builds me just about anything I want. And since there are no boys, I was the "son" so I learned my dad's craft.

I love the fun times, laughing, watching bad voice over Karate movies. Then kung fu fighting on commercials. I think now that my dad is retired, I am able to talk to him more on the phone, and just talk about our day to day. I love that too.

Oh I could go on and on, about the amazing Mrs. Queen and Mr. Carrots. But enough about them, lets talk about me!

Which parts of your home do you like best?
I have to say I like most of our home... I have to say the Art room, if I could only pick one. Set up with mini fridge, more art supplies then a store, space for 8, and Bagels favorite room too.

Which would you prefer and why? To have every stoplight turn green upon your arrival for the rest of your life or to have one week of the best sex any person ever had?
Sex is SO over rated. And besides, if you only get it for one week? Bah, I would take the stoplights turning green for one hundred. Thanks.

Take the catwalk

I have ALWAYS wanted to do this. I know it's kinda funny, but I have seen it where they actually cut holes in the walls to make the tracks go from room to room! This is too cool! Project for Carrots this winter! Make both myself and the Queen a set for our homes! I wonder if Aerials mom wants one to...

The Boss.