Sunday, September 12, 2010

Things I dislike

1. Rudeness

2. Lateness

3. The sound of a car crash

4. jellyfish

5. plunging the toilet

6. an itch in the middle of my back

7. manipulation

8. sharing my computer

9. bad drivers

10. unfairness

11. diseases

12. being fat

13. allergies

14. nagging

15. Needing to nag.

16. getting old

17. gray hair

18. hypocrites

19. temper tantrums

20 above...done by adults.

21. self centeredness

22. swearing in front of children

23. fair weather friends

24. lack of appreciation

25. snobbery

26. never having enough money

27. grudges

28. diseases

29. pain

30. helplessness

Monday, August 23, 2010

Things I love about my kids getting older

1. No large pieces of baby equipment. No high chair, exersaucer etc.
2. Packing for trips is a lot easier...no packing of said large pieces.
3. No babyproofing. Moving was easier with no plug covers, cabinet locks, gates.
4. They can dress themselves.
5. No diapers!
6. They can read.
7. They can buckle themselves in the car.
8. They can put on their own shoes.
9. Not so bound to a eating/napping schedule.
10. I can read at the pool.
11. They can go outside without me.
12. They can fix their own breakfast.....sleeping in for me!
13. Less crying, more reasoning.
14. No sippy cups, no finding scary sippy cups under the couch.
15. I can pee alone......sometimes.
16. I can take longer showers.
17. Can buy all regular groceries.
18. I cook only one meal......not that they eat it.
19. Everyone showers.
20. They can be alone in a room.

Friday, August 13, 2010

The things I Say.

1. Turn your light off!!
2. Pee IN the toilet.
3. No.
4. You are not having another snack.
5. Get out of my chair.
6. Get off my computer.
7. Please don't come in the bathroom while I shower.
8. Go downstairs.
9. SHHHH!!!
10. Sit down and eat.
11. Put your dishes in the sink.
12. Don't throw that.
13. You own thousands of legos and you are fighting over that ONE.
14. Check your attitude.
15. Be careful.
16. Watch for cars.
17. Stop jumping on the couch.
18. Leave your sister alone.
19. Get away from each other.
20. When do I get to eat?
21. We are not watching star wars again.
22. Go to bed.
23. You cannot play with my phone, you keep accidently calling people.
24. If you are going to wear tennis shoes, wear socks. Your shoes stink.
25. Shut the door.
26. Get your hands off of each other.
27. Can't you just be nice?
28. Get out of the fridge.
29. If you say "I was just..." again my head just might explode.
30. I said "no" and now I'm done talking about it.
31. If you don't clean up I'm getting out the trash bag.
32. Do not take video of me on the flip.
33. With all the toys you have you want to play with....daddy's shoes, scrap paper, sharpies, a twist tie....
34. All those books on the shelf and you have nothing to read.
35. You smell like the sun.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Mad skillz

1. Parallel parking (which has declined since living in the burbs)

2. cooking

3. Multitasking

4. amateur detective

5. screen sucking

6. Remembering movie quotes.

7. sleeping

8. avoiding housework

9. ok, this is a pretty poor list. Anyone want to help a sister out?

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Things I am going to love about my new house!

1. Four Bedrooms

2. Big closets

3. Two car garage

4. Storage space

5. Study

6. granite

7. Hardwood

8. Trees in back

9. Microwave above stove

10. All new appliances

11. Laundry upstairs

12. Separate shower

13. Nickel plated finishes

14. ceiling fans

15. not hauling groceries up a flight of steps

16. Backing out of my driveway with ease.