Thursday Thirteen #3

Third edition....ok, so I cheated this week & copied this from - http://ourhappyhappenings.com/2008/10/thursday-thirteen-35/ - but it was too cute not to post. These are my 2 year old to a T. I will have to google the list to find the whole list.

I wish I knew who had written this list as I would surely give them credit. But here is a partial list of some rules that toddlers live by. This actual list has quite a few more on it, these are just some of my favorites that apply most to my life.
Toddler Rules
If Mommy’s hands are full, I must be carried.
If Mommy is in a hurry and wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
If it has a tail, I must yank it.
If it’s not trash, it must be thrown away.
If it’s in the trash, it must be removed, inspected, and thrown on the floor.
If Mommy wants me to come, I must run away.
If Mommy wants me to go away, I must cling on for dear life.
If it’s a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, computer monitor, or table.
If it’s full, it will be more interesting emptied.
If it’s empty, it will be more interesting full.
If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
If it’s a stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden in without protest and must be pushed by me instead.
If it’s bath time, I must run around naked until I’m caught.

Wordless Wednesday

In loving memory of PaPa Mac

Desperate Housewives & A Sad Note

For those of you that follow - please let me know how you feel about this season. I am really not too sure what to think. I only started watching last year and I did catch some past episodes. So really, I have only been following for about 3 seasons now. But I really don't know what think about this whole skip 5 years thing. And what is the deal with Gabby??? Sometimes I feel "frumpy" but come on - I don't think any of us "housewives" really look that frumpy. They say next week's episode will show us some flashbacks to give us insight as to what has happened over the last five years. Even though I don't know what to think, I still keep watching. It really is a GREAT show & it's almost addicting. I know on Sunday evenings, I am in a rush to get dinner done, cleaned up, kids bathed, laundry done & kids put to bed by 8:30. That gives me 30 minutes to wrap up what else is left to be done, put on my comfy pj's, snuggle up in bed & tune in to ABC. And they all know at 9pm Mommy's show is on. If you need to catch up go here http://abc.go.com/primetime/desperate/index?pn=index
On a sad note, this weekend was not a good one. My husbands grandfather passed away Saturday evening. All of us (the children, grandchildren, etc.) were all there for most of the day. And between 6 & 7pm we all left except my mother-in-law (his daughter). And then around 8pm he passed away. After having watched both my grandmother & my grandfather pass away I truly believe something one of the hospice nurses told me...she said that she has seen death enough & believes that they choose when they are ready to let go. She said that some wait until all their family is around them & others wait until everyone has left the room. I have seen this both. My grandfather seemed to know that all of us were around him. We were circled around his bed holding hands and my mom said to him that we were all here & it was ok now. And he just took one last breath and was gone. My grandmother was the opposite, we had all been there with her the night before & were on our way back that morning & then she waited until no one was in the room and when my mom had turned to talk to the nurse or something she took her last breath. So, when my husband & I got back to the hospital Saturday night I told my mother-in-law this, and I told her that I believe with my whole heart about them choosing to die with family around or once family has left the room. But, we know now that he is in Heaven & is no longer suffering. Death is a horrible thing but it's something that always makes us think & appreciate the family that we have and to enjoy day that God has given us for we don't know how many more days he will give us!

Friday Fillin

2nd edition
1. Follow the Yellow Brick Road.
2. A good book is something I always take with me on vacation.
3. To achieve your goals, you must have some.
4. I crave junk food is something I'd like you to know about me.
5. I have a few gray hairs.
6. Doo Doo floats.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting ready for a yard sale, tomorrow my plans include yard sale & going to KD, and Sunday, I want to SLEEP!!

Thursday Thirteen

Here's edition #2

1.Your rock star name (first pet, current car)
Lady Jeep Cherokee
2.Your gangsta name (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe)
Chocolate Flip Flop
3.Your Native American name (favorite color, favorite animal)
Purple Dog
4.Your soap opera name (middle name, city where you were born)
Ann Richmond
5.Your Star Wars name (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 of your first name)
Cogli
6.Superhero name (2nd favorite color, favorite drink)
Red Cosmo
7.NASCAR name (the first names of your grandfathers)
Graham William
8.Dancer name (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy)
Eternity AlmondJoy
9.TV weather anchor name (your favorite teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter)
Woodson Williamsburg
10.Spy name (your favorite season/holiday, flower)
Fall Rose
11.Cartoon name:(favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now)
Cantalope Capris
12.Hippie name (what you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree)
Slimfast Dogwood
13.Movie star name (first pet, first street where you lived)
Lady Maidens

Wordless Wednesday

Ok - so I should have saved this one for closer to Thanksgiving but I couldn't resist.

Friday Fill-In

And...here we go!
1. I enjoy Kids.
2. Life is something I wonder about often lately.
3. In my heart, I know how much I love my family.
4. Take a sweet girl, add a little of the Exorcist and you end up with my daughter.
5. Life has gifted me with a wonderful family.
6. A Margarita is an instant vacation.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to relaxing, tomorrow my plans include running errands and Sunday, I want to sleep!

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Funny Quote of the Day

So I thought I might try something....
I will put up here something that one of the kids has said that I just thought was too cute & funny. I will try & make it a "Quote of the Day" if I can remember to do it everyday.

Here's today.... I was on the phone last night & my 2 yr old daughter was following me around & I said to the person on the phone ... "she thinks she's the queen". To which my daughter responded all loud & in her "screaming" way .... "I AM A QUEEN!!!"

oh lord do I have my hands full with her.

Thursday Thirteen - 1st Edition

So, here' s my Thursday Thirteen - 1st edition....
13 Things about me (figured I would make them about me since this is my first).

1. My name is Lisa
2. I have 2 beautiful children
3. My favorite color is purple
4. Favorite flower - purple rose
5. My dog's name is Ginger
6. I have been married for almost 4 years.
7. I broke my foot in Feb & was in & out of cast for 4 months
8. I try to work on crosstitch in my spare time
9. I spoil my kids way too much
10. I enjoy reading Stephen King books
11. I love Mexican food
12. My favorite # is 7
13. Favorite dessert is anything chocolate

Blog Design

I have to give a HUGE shout out to Susan who created my blog. Check her out...http://happycamperdisaster.blogspot.com/
She's does a great job & has done quite a few of the blogs that I follow. Let her know I sent you over!!

My daughter the SCREAMER!!!

For those of you that don't know...my daughter is a screamer. AAGGHHHH!!! Some days are good days & some days I feel like the lady in those old Calgon commercials... the one where you see the lady & swirling all around her head are the crazy things in her life like the dog, kids, dishes, etc. And she yells "Calgon take me away". Gee, if only it was that simple.
So, back to my daughter - she really is a sweet child when she wants to be - but man oh man can she turn on you & it's like looking at the Exorcist - I am just waiting for the day when her head spins around & green puke comes flying out of her mouth. I have been reading the book Baby 411 and it has a lot of really good tips. Some say to ignore it, some say it's just her temperament, & some say she will out grow it. HELP HELP HELP please - any tips or suggestions???
Is this just the "terrible twos"? I have had people tell the the "terrible twos" last until about the age of 4. Lordy, lordy, lordy - I don't think I will make it. Should I call the psych ward & tell them to reserve a room for me? Thank goodness all the kids I watch aren't screamers. Any my dear hubby wonders why it takes me 2 hours or more at the grocery store. I guess that's my "calgon take me away" moment.

Baffin Bags

Ok so I came across another blog... Mommafindings and she's got GREAT giveaways.
The Baffin Bags are absolutely adorable - check them out at http://www.baffinbags.com/. I am coming across so many great blogs it really is unbelievable. I am getting a lady to redesign my blog for me & can't wait to see what it will look like.

Another great site

As I come across other great blogs I am linking them in here. Thanks!

Good Morning

Good morning - it's been a few days since I last posted. It's been a hectic few days. My daughter has been sick with yet another sinus infection. I took her to the doc on Thursday and she put her on Azithromycin and Predinisolone. And she is taking her off of Claritin and we are going to try Zyrtec and Nasonex nasal spray. I hate the thought that she is only 2 1/2 and on so much allergy medicine. Gotta love living in Virginia.
So what else is new - - - I helped my mom work a booth at Old Farm Day in Palmyra, VA. She sells some jewelry and gift type items. And my "long lost cousin" Scott is a new grandpa - Congrats to him & his whole family on the new addition to their family. God truly is miraculous - sometimes you just have to take a minute to say Thank you!!!
God Bless & hope you all have a good week.

Wordless Wednesday

...into the mouth of Jaws......