This morning I woke up to a lake in my kitchen. A frigid, arctic lake. I love lakes. Lakes are usually lovely, serene and filled with nature's miracles. My kitchen lake, however, was NOT serene, far from lovely and filled with the bits of food, trash and a magnetic "G" that floated out from under the fridge.
It seems that at some point last evening the ice maker in my refrigerator malfunctioned and instead of creating ice cubes it just drizzled water all over my floor-ALL NIGHT LONG. Stopping the drizzle was easy enough but getting rid of the lake...not quite so simple.
Fortunately, I had my friend Procrastination on my side this morning. Instead of washing the last two loads of laundry last night (which happened to be two HUGE loads of towels) I played a Mystery Detective Computer Adventure. Thus, leaving MANY dirty towels for me to use for lake sopping. Yeah me, for putting off 'til tomorrow what could be done today!
If only I hadn't mopped the Mother's Day Ochango off of the floors...the lake and the dirty towels could have done it for me. See, I have learned a lot about the value of Procrastination this morning and I will be changing my life accordingly. I love you Procrastination, my friend!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Happy Mother's Day to Me!!
Spencer: "Mom, I have an emergency. I farted and I think a little poop came out."
Emma: "Mom, the floor is sticky because I spilled a HUGE glass of Ochango on it. I will go get you your favorite mop."
Michael: "I puked all night long and I think the dishwasher is broken."
Jasen: "Oh, hey Mom, I forgot to wrap these presents you bought for yourself but here they are anyway. Just pretend that the Walmart bag is pretty."
Ben: "Happy Mother's Day darling. There are a few Afghans here who kinda want to kill me."
Me: "I am good enough, I am smart enough and dog-gone it...people like me!"
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ME!!
Emma: "Mom, the floor is sticky because I spilled a HUGE glass of Ochango on it. I will go get you your favorite mop."
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ME!!
Michael: "I puked all night long and I think the dishwasher is broken."
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ME!!
Jasen: "Oh, hey Mom, I forgot to wrap these presents you bought for yourself but here they are anyway. Just pretend that the Walmart bag is pretty."
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ME!!
Ben: "Happy Mother's Day darling. There are a few Afghans here who kinda want to kill me."
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ME!!
Me: "I am good enough, I am smart enough and dog-gone it...people like me!"
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ME!!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Art Show
In 2011, art by Primary children around the world will appear in an exhibit at the Church History Museum, in Salt Lake City and in an online art show. Emma and Spencer were excited to participate. These are their entries!
"Families Can Be Together Forever"
"I Love To See The Temple"Friday, May 7, 2010
Dear Stomach Flu
Dear Stomach Flu,
I am not sure if anyone has let you know but you are not a welcome visitor. The scheduled visitors this week are my Grandma Stones and my Aunt Melanie and I find it very rude that you just barge in, uninvited and unannounced.
Jasen was mortified that you showed up to meet him at school. Your gifts of vomiting and diarrhea should never have to be opened in public setting like school. He is grateful that you didn't hang out with him for long however.
Spencer on the other hand has had plenty of time with you and frankly, he has had enough. He is hungry and needs a nap. On top of it all, he is missing his Mother's Day party to hang out at home with you. You should be more considerate of people's schedules.
Emma didn't appreciate opening your first present at soccer practice in front of her team and I didn't enjoy cleaning up her second present late last night. I am not sure if you are aware but vomit covered blow dryers and curling irons are not desirable. Also, we try to avoid stains on the carpets here.
Michael and I are happy to have you leave without having received any of your gifts, and I am sure that Grandma and Melanie don't have room in their luggage to take you home to their place so please, go away and don't feel any obligation to return...EVER!!
Respectfully,
Andrea
I am not sure if anyone has let you know but you are not a welcome visitor. The scheduled visitors this week are my Grandma Stones and my Aunt Melanie and I find it very rude that you just barge in, uninvited and unannounced.
Jasen was mortified that you showed up to meet him at school. Your gifts of vomiting and diarrhea should never have to be opened in public setting like school. He is grateful that you didn't hang out with him for long however.
Spencer on the other hand has had plenty of time with you and frankly, he has had enough. He is hungry and needs a nap. On top of it all, he is missing his Mother's Day party to hang out at home with you. You should be more considerate of people's schedules.
Emma didn't appreciate opening your first present at soccer practice in front of her team and I didn't enjoy cleaning up her second present late last night. I am not sure if you are aware but vomit covered blow dryers and curling irons are not desirable. Also, we try to avoid stains on the carpets here.
Michael and I are happy to have you leave without having received any of your gifts, and I am sure that Grandma and Melanie don't have room in their luggage to take you home to their place so please, go away and don't feel any obligation to return...EVER!!
Respectfully,
Andrea
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The Tide Pools
Today the littles and I adventured to the Dana Point Harbor tide pools. My Grandma Stones and my Aunt Melanie are here visiting us in Southern California and we wanted them to see some of the local wild life. We saw lots of sea anenomes, barnacles, crabs, snails and even a sea star. It was lots of wet fun!
Grandma loved the sights and even touched a sea anenome! Melanie kept right up with the kids, got completely soaked and touched every creature they showed her. She is so much fun!! We have loved having them visit!!
Emma and Spencer squealed in delight at every discovery!
We love the Dana Point Harbor tide pools!
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