Oscar night

Well, it's Oscar night. This is another thing that has changed for me since having kids. Used to be that I would have seen most of the top movies, actually know who all the actors are, and be up on what was fashionable. Now? Not so much.

My son was born in 2006 and since then my knowledge of films has taken a nose dive. I don't think I have been to the movie theater more than 2-3 times since. Renting movies you say? Well, a few times, but really, I just can't stay up that late after the kids are in bed to watch a whole movie. And watching it in segments just takes more commitment than I have. And honestly, when the hubby and I do have date time, seeing a movie is no longer at the top of our list of things to do. We rather just go somewhere we can have a conversation without getting interrupted.

So, with even having 10 movies up for best picture, can you guess what the only one I have seen is? Yep.... "Up". Shock.. an animated film!

sun does wonders

The sun was out today! And it was so nice. It really is amazing how much your mood can be lifted by just spending some time out in the sun. I am so looking forward to spring and getting out more.

We all went to our friend's house this afternoon where Emmett had a chance to feed some bread to their chickens. He even made a trail of bread crumbs they could follow into their coop. They have several chickens of various types, I particularly liked the one with the black and white feathers. I would like to have chickens, but it is currently against our HOA rules. Emmett loved running around and Molly took a nap in her car seat the whole visit.

Our friends had recently cut down a dead huge old oak tree in their yard, and Seth was excited to get a few pieces to take home and have for his wood projects. We also discussed our respective upcoming spring veggie garden plans as well, and exchanged some of our canned marmalade and cranberry sauce for some of their eggs and applesauce.

A nice country visit! :)

The Outliers, sleep

I am reading The Outliers right now by Malcolm Gladwell. It talks about the reasons why people are successful. Basically discussing how it is not only the individuals ability but also the people, time, place and opportunities that help them. Very interesting and well written.

On that same note, I'd like to discuss how sleep keeps me from being as successful as I could be. For example, being so tired yesterday, I didn't get a chance to blog. I was very short-tempered because I just didn't have the reserve to deal with annoyances. And here I am up at 7:30 not by choice, even though my little girl was up again from 12-1 am. Alas, to keep things on a positive note, it is Saturday and everyone is home so maybe if I am really lucky and all the stars and moon align, maybe I will get to take a nap this afternoon. And that would be awesome.

A sentence I thought I would never say

I want to get a minivan.

Ugh. I seriously thought I would never say that. I used to think the only rational reason to get a minivan was if you had 4 kids. But I only have 2. And I want one. Here's why:

1. To be able to drive to the beach for vacation without having things shoved in the door pockets and under the passengers feet.

2. So that the back of my seat won't get kicked as easily

3. So it will be easier to toss the kids in with the sliding doors.

4. So we can buy and haul large items from Home Depot and Ikea.

5. So we can have guests go with us somewhere without having to take multiple cars.

And if I could get whatever I want, I'd like to have the leather seats for easy wipe down, and the built in DVD player.

Ok, so I may succomb to the minivan. But I swear I will never have a magnetic soccer ball, megaphone, or honor roll sticker on it...... just don't quote me on that.

Feeling better!

The fuzziness has gone from my head, with only residual congestion. Yea!

Have I mentioned how much I like sleep? I really miss sleeping through the night. I am looking forward to when that happens again. Last night my little angel woke up about 3:30 and ate, but didn't go back to sleep. I had to rock her in the rocking chair until about 4:30. Usually she'll just wake up to nurse and go right back to sleep. But still, I just think it will be such a luxury when I can go to bed, and not wake up until morning! I know..... they are only babies for a little while, so I will enjoy her where she is at. And she is a good snuggle buddy. But sleep is soooooooooo nice.

Dear Full Night of Sleep,

I miss you and I want you back. Please promise me you will come back to me soon. It's true what they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. I love you. Please don't forget about me!

Fuzzy head

I am still sick. Have a very fuzzy head. And am not sure what to share this evening. I think I will succomb to getting sucked into Lost and try and write something interesting tomorrow. So, good nite. See ya tomorrow.

Germs.

Welp, I'm sick. Dear son has had coughs for a few days, and dear daughter had has a runny nose for several days. And now they have shared their germs with me. Just when I thought I had made it through the winter without getting any colds. I have been so vigilant about taking my multi vitamin as well as an extra C and D. And it was really working. I could tell a few times that I was fighting some germs from taking hold and they never did.

However, this one has gotten the better of me. I've gone through at least 30-40 tissues today (where does all that stuff come from anyway?). I attribute my susceptibility to the fact that I have not had good sleep recently. (See earlier post about daughters growth spurt, and remember about my son coughing? Alot! At night!= many mommy wakings.) On that note, I head to bed for as much sleep as will be allowed me. Go away germs, you are not welcome here anymore.