Wow, this week is going fast. Well, first news to report is that my dear Lee DeWyze is still in the running to win it all on American Idol!! This is such exciting news for Rachel and I as we are glued to the tv every Tuesday night. Gee, what will we do once it is over? I guess that will leave Tuesday nights for gymnastics classes.
Charlie and Danns favorite show is about to begin. The boys LOVE Wipeout. It is a pretty good show, but it captivates the boys attention for the full hour.
We woke up to rain again today!!!!!!!! Say it isnt so! Not sure what is going on, but I know I dont like it. The pool opens next weekend. It will be interesting to see what the weather is like.
Well, its finally here!!! Time for our Girls Escape to Chicago!!! I leave tomorrow to meet up with Mom and the sisters. We are all really looking forward to this escape. We have lots of options for entertainment, so Im sure we wont be bored.
I just finished the blingy t-shirts and am almost finished with the glass pendant necklaces! I think everyone will know that we are all related, not that is isnt apparent just by looking at us all.
I hope the weekend weather is good here for Dann and the kids and especially good in Chicago!!
Everyone enjoy the weekend. Im sure you will all be eagerly awaiting the next update after the crazy girls weekend in Chicago. I will give you as many details as I can. :o/
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Its Hump Day
Hello world of followers. Its Wednesday. I really dont like that expression Hump Day...where ever did it come from? It is getting closer to departure time for our Girls Weekend in Chicago. I am still waiting for my iron on transfers to arrive. If they dont come by tomorrow I will have to resort to plan B.
So its just me and Charlie boy today. His new favorite word is YUP. And whenever you ask him a question his answer is Yup! I guess its better than Nope! He is making me chocolate chip cookies out of play dough this morning. He is quite the sight in his slippers and apron. The good news is he informed me I can have them even though they arent on my diet. Everyone is always looking out for my waistline.
On the way home from taking Rachel to school we were talking about sewing something and he said he would push the pedal for me, because "thats called helping". Somehow this doesnt sound like a good idea to me. And besides, we arent sewing anything anyway.
After he went potty the other day he said that he should always put the seat down, because I needed it that way in case I had to go potty. Gee, if only every man thought this way, wouldnt the world be a better place????
We are having a play date with one of Rachels friends from school today after school. These 2 girls have a way of scheming to get what they want from us parents.
We just never know what they are going to come up with when we pick them up from school. Thankfully we are flexible. Lucky girls.
Only 7 more days of school! My it went by fast. Kindergarten Graduation next Friday. Our little girl is growing up so fast.
Better scoot and get going on this day. Plenty to do, as always. No sitting around eating Bon Bons for this Domestic Engineer...and forget about Oprah! If I want to see that I have to DVR it!
Chao
So its just me and Charlie boy today. His new favorite word is YUP. And whenever you ask him a question his answer is Yup! I guess its better than Nope! He is making me chocolate chip cookies out of play dough this morning. He is quite the sight in his slippers and apron. The good news is he informed me I can have them even though they arent on my diet. Everyone is always looking out for my waistline.
On the way home from taking Rachel to school we were talking about sewing something and he said he would push the pedal for me, because "thats called helping". Somehow this doesnt sound like a good idea to me. And besides, we arent sewing anything anyway.
After he went potty the other day he said that he should always put the seat down, because I needed it that way in case I had to go potty. Gee, if only every man thought this way, wouldnt the world be a better place????
We are having a play date with one of Rachels friends from school today after school. These 2 girls have a way of scheming to get what they want from us parents.
We just never know what they are going to come up with when we pick them up from school. Thankfully we are flexible. Lucky girls.
Only 7 more days of school! My it went by fast. Kindergarten Graduation next Friday. Our little girl is growing up so fast.
Better scoot and get going on this day. Plenty to do, as always. No sitting around eating Bon Bons for this Domestic Engineer...and forget about Oprah! If I want to see that I have to DVR it!
Chao
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The sun is BACK!!!
Oh, what a glorius day!!! That huge yellow orb is in the sky and out from behind the clouds!!! I woke up to gorgeous sunshine, birds singing and me being in one of the best moods I have been in for days. the kids thought I was a bit strange as I ran around the house this morning singing, Mr. Sun (you know, from the Barney CD. Good bye and good riddance to the rain clouds!!!!!!
Today is my only kid free day so I must make the most of it,,,that is by volunteering for playground duty at school. Nice idea, huh? What was I thinking? Anyway, its also Tuesday, which means I get to hear my favorite American Idol sing tonight and get one step closer to winning this whole thing. I know that Lee will do great and even if he isnt the "chosen one" I feel confident that I will be able to buy his music in the near future. I am very tempted to take a quick detour on the way to Chicago this weekend and venture into Mt. Prospect, IL, Lee's hometown, to pick up a bottle of that Lee DeWyze water! I wonder how much that sells for?
Not much news for today, other than the report of sunshine finally. Im heading out to enjoy it.
Today is my only kid free day so I must make the most of it,,,that is by volunteering for playground duty at school. Nice idea, huh? What was I thinking? Anyway, its also Tuesday, which means I get to hear my favorite American Idol sing tonight and get one step closer to winning this whole thing. I know that Lee will do great and even if he isnt the "chosen one" I feel confident that I will be able to buy his music in the near future. I am very tempted to take a quick detour on the way to Chicago this weekend and venture into Mt. Prospect, IL, Lee's hometown, to pick up a bottle of that Lee DeWyze water! I wonder how much that sells for?
Not much news for today, other than the report of sunshine finally. Im heading out to enjoy it.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Is it Monday already???
I know what you are thinking. Why does it matter if it is Monday to a Domestic Engineer? One word---Schedules---yes, back up early, getting Rachel off to school, then off to the gym with Charlie boy to, as he says it, to get my fat off me. :o)
Which reminds me, this weekend the kids were playing Twister, thank you Aunt Brenda, and Charlie suggested to Rachel that I could play with them. Now consider, this conversation went on while I was in the laundry room with my head in the dryer pulling out mis mated socks, no doubt. So I over hear this conversation between by 2 precious gifts from God and I hear Rachel say, "Well, she might not be able to play because she's sort of not skinny and you have to be a little bit skinny to play this game!!!!" AH!! The nerve. Honestly, you know what they say, sometimes the truth hurts. However, sweet little Charlie stuck up for me. He very boldly stated back to her, "Yes she can Wachel!" Needless to say I decided it would be best if I just spin the wheel and tell them what color to put what body part on. Sometimes you just gotta take a deep breath.
This is the same girl who was playing store with Charlie on Sat morning, when Granny called and as she was talking to Granny, she said to Charlie, "Did you pay for that with your debit card?" Oh dear...we are in trouble. A little later I heard them playing store again and he told her one of her purchases "will be delivered on May 25th--that is Saturday!" Where do they get this stuff from????
So I am starting to feel a little better thanks the Z-Pack I got from the drive up Dr, as my dear Nanny calls it. I have a bad feeling this is going to turn into bronchitis just in time for our Girls Gone Wild in Chicago weekend coming up.Even if it does, it wont stop us from painting the town RED or PINK or whatever color we feel like. I can feel it settling in my chest now......Im not a Dr. but I really think sunshine would help. Lets see, this must be our 6th or 7th day of rain and clouds. Who wouldnt feel sick?
I suppose I better get going on my daily routine. I still have to shower, load the dishwasher, entertain Charlie, put away laundry, return overdue library books, and be in carpool line up by 2:30.
Oh wait, Im afraid Charlie has sunken into a deep depression. As I type he is digging through the closet for his winter coat, winter hat, mittens and SNOW BOOTS!!! I better talk him down off the ledge...the sun WILL shine again little boy......dont worry. And as he always tells Dann and I "Never give up!" hoping that is....to see the sun again....someday.
Now he has spotted a "one eared bunny rabbit" in the yard.....um, maybe it appears to only have one ear because you can only see one side of it??? Hmmm, how DOES the young mind think.
TTFN dear ones!!
Which reminds me, this weekend the kids were playing Twister, thank you Aunt Brenda, and Charlie suggested to Rachel that I could play with them. Now consider, this conversation went on while I was in the laundry room with my head in the dryer pulling out mis mated socks, no doubt. So I over hear this conversation between by 2 precious gifts from God and I hear Rachel say, "Well, she might not be able to play because she's sort of not skinny and you have to be a little bit skinny to play this game!!!!" AH!! The nerve. Honestly, you know what they say, sometimes the truth hurts. However, sweet little Charlie stuck up for me. He very boldly stated back to her, "Yes she can Wachel!" Needless to say I decided it would be best if I just spin the wheel and tell them what color to put what body part on. Sometimes you just gotta take a deep breath.
This is the same girl who was playing store with Charlie on Sat morning, when Granny called and as she was talking to Granny, she said to Charlie, "Did you pay for that with your debit card?" Oh dear...we are in trouble. A little later I heard them playing store again and he told her one of her purchases "will be delivered on May 25th--that is Saturday!" Where do they get this stuff from????
So I am starting to feel a little better thanks the Z-Pack I got from the drive up Dr, as my dear Nanny calls it. I have a bad feeling this is going to turn into bronchitis just in time for our Girls Gone Wild in Chicago weekend coming up.Even if it does, it wont stop us from painting the town RED or PINK or whatever color we feel like. I can feel it settling in my chest now......Im not a Dr. but I really think sunshine would help. Lets see, this must be our 6th or 7th day of rain and clouds. Who wouldnt feel sick?
I suppose I better get going on my daily routine. I still have to shower, load the dishwasher, entertain Charlie, put away laundry, return overdue library books, and be in carpool line up by 2:30.
Oh wait, Im afraid Charlie has sunken into a deep depression. As I type he is digging through the closet for his winter coat, winter hat, mittens and SNOW BOOTS!!! I better talk him down off the ledge...the sun WILL shine again little boy......dont worry. And as he always tells Dann and I "Never give up!" hoping that is....to see the sun again....someday.
Now he has spotted a "one eared bunny rabbit" in the yard.....um, maybe it appears to only have one ear because you can only see one side of it??? Hmmm, how DOES the young mind think.
TTFN dear ones!!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Another rainy day
So, its been gloomy and misty all day. I went to 9am mass, then directly to urgent care to see what I can do to get rid of this nasty cold for once and for all. After all I do have a girls weekend in Chicago next weekend to celebrate my sisters 50th birthday. I came home, put on my favorite leopard print pj's and have been in them all day. My dear husband went to get my prescription (gotta love the Z-Pack!). That along with some Mucinex and I am finally for the first time in 5 days, starting to feel better. I am hoping I will be back to normal tomorrow, as I have lots to do before Friday.
I will be driving to Iowa and riding to Chicago with my 2 sisters and Mom. Should be fun. I am anxiously awaiting the iron on rhinestone designs so I can make our t-shirts. All plans are made, dinner reservations done, now we just have to get there and have fun! Which wont be an issue.
Earlier in the week Charlie boy told me he would pay me $1.00 to play with him. How sad is that??? Poor little boy. He was missing his big sister big time. Today I tried to play Candyland Bingo with him, but the little turkey is a big time cheater!! Of course, he didnt get the concept of getting 4 in a row, so would have never won, even though he was playing with his own rules. Oh well, no big deal.
Rachel stayed overnight with a friend from school last night. This little girl happens to be in gymnastics, so now that is all we are hearing. She is tumbling and flipping all over the living room--only problem is, she is a little long in the legs for all that back flipping. I suppose this will be her next obsession. Guess we will give it a shot and see how she REALLY likes it once she has to go on a regular basis.....
I must go for now. The dryer is buzzing, which means there are clothes to be hung and more to be dried. Whoever said Sunday is a day of rest, must not have had kids.
I will be driving to Iowa and riding to Chicago with my 2 sisters and Mom. Should be fun. I am anxiously awaiting the iron on rhinestone designs so I can make our t-shirts. All plans are made, dinner reservations done, now we just have to get there and have fun! Which wont be an issue.
Earlier in the week Charlie boy told me he would pay me $1.00 to play with him. How sad is that??? Poor little boy. He was missing his big sister big time. Today I tried to play Candyland Bingo with him, but the little turkey is a big time cheater!! Of course, he didnt get the concept of getting 4 in a row, so would have never won, even though he was playing with his own rules. Oh well, no big deal.
Rachel stayed overnight with a friend from school last night. This little girl happens to be in gymnastics, so now that is all we are hearing. She is tumbling and flipping all over the living room--only problem is, she is a little long in the legs for all that back flipping. I suppose this will be her next obsession. Guess we will give it a shot and see how she REALLY likes it once she has to go on a regular basis.....
I must go for now. The dryer is buzzing, which means there are clothes to be hung and more to be dried. Whoever said Sunday is a day of rest, must not have had kids.
May 2010
So I have decided to create a blog to keep everyone posted on the day to day happenings and milestones of our family. As anyone who has kids knows, there are many happy and frustrating things that occure daily, sometimes even hourly. Rachel is 6 and getting ready to graduate from Kindergarten and move on to 1st Grade and Charlie is 3 and getting ready to start Pre-Kindergarten next fall, so there will be lots of changes taking place for us all. I imagine this blog will serve mainly as a place for me to vent and to share the silly things that happen daily.
I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I will enjoy writing it.
The Kerns Family
I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I will enjoy writing it.
The Kerns Family
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