A whole lot of nothin'

Today has been a lazy day. We still woke up early, but have spent the day just laying around spending time together. We laid in our bed, all 5 of us, with 2 pints of ice cream and watched Enchanted. It started out nicely, but everyone started wrestling at one point. Peyton even managed to take a nap. I really needed to do some laundry and get my craft area cleaned up, but doing nothing was really nice. There's always tomorrow.

Our Brody Boy

We went to the SPCA a couple of weeks ago hoping to rescue a puppy for the kids, but they had no puppies. At that point, Peyton had it in his head that he really wanted the kids to have a dog. He got online and started looking. I wanted a small dog this time around like a maltese, but Peyton wanted another big dog, so we took it to the kids and they wanted a big dog. We were looking for either a golden retriever or a lab. We found a breeder here in Charleston. She had 2 yellow labs, boy and a girl. We went to look at them and fell in love with the little boy and decided we should bring him home. He took to Riley right away, laying on her and giving her kisses. Caroline took a little while to get warmed up to him, but now she gives him kisses on his mouth. Ethan's still warming up to him, everytime he comes into the room, Ethan runs and jumps on the first piece of furniture that he knows the dog can't get up on.
The name was the hardest to agree on, I wanted to name him Sawyer, but Peyton wasn't too keen on the idea, he said I just wanted to name him Sawyer after the character on Lost, well yeah I did. Then I said how bout Jack. Peyton decided at that point he wouldn't have a name after any character on TV. Peyton liked Body, but kept calling him Cody, as in Cody, my friend Cynthia's little boy. We decided on Brody. We had some friends over last weekend (the Boland's) and she asked if I watched The Hills. I was a little confused and then realized that Brody Jenner is on that show, as in Bruce Jenner's son. Oh well for not naming him after someone on TV, but it doesn't really count, Brody Jenner plays himself, not a character, unless they really are acting and it's not reality TV.
Other than peeing in the house EVERYDAY, he's a really good dog, very laid back.

A Good Day!!

I left to pick up Ethan at 1:45 and we didn't get home until 2:45, his school is literally 2 minutes from our house, we sat in the car-rider line for an hour. The girls were getting antsy, but I managed to keep them entertained. We listened to the Jungle Book soundtrack over and over and over and over again.
I asked Ethan how his day was and he said "Great". I asked him what he did and he said "I don't know". Alrighty then, when Peyton gets home he'll probably go on and on about what he did, for some reason he doesn't tell me what he tells Peyton.
I took Riley to have her testing done today. We should know whether or not they have a spot for her by Monday. So much is going on!!
My new Stampin' Up! catalog stuff is out for delivery right now, but it probably won't get here until after 6:00. I'm so excited to see all the new stuff, and I'm ready to start a club or have a workshop, I'm feeling a need to do something creative and I need some scrappy friends!!
We're taking Ethan out for dinner, he hasn't decided where he wants to go yet, surprise surprise. He has the hardest time making a decision.
Til tomorrow!

My baby boy is growing up!!!

Ethan's first day of kindergarten is today. Peyton went to wake him up around 6:30.
P: Good morning buddy
E: It's not morning yet
P: yes it is
E: not all the way
He's such a funny kid. He jumped in the shower with Peyton, brushed his teeth and then came downstairs for breakfast, strawberry yogurt, which I noticed after dropping him off the he must have been really excited because he didn't finish it. I packed his lunch while Peyton helped him get dressed, we got him some new tennis shoes yesterday, so he was excited about that. I got some pictures of him getting ready, and then we were off to school. I walked him in. I got a picture of him with his teacher and his cubby and then at his table. Surprisingly, I didn't cry. I'm excited that he's excited and I was so proud of him for just going right in like it was no big deal.
Riley's going for testing for the 4K program today at noon and then we're back to school to pick up Ethan. Here's to hoping he has a good day.

Lists

So we met Ethan's teacher last nigth. I think I'm really going to like her. His classroom is HUGE. I think he's going to have a good time. He had a blast walking around the room looking for his name in different areas, his cubby, the name board, the tables, his group area.
I'm going to be one of those moms that walks their child in on the first day taking pictures of every step, I'll definitely be posting those tomorrow.
Now I'm listmaking. I like the idea of lists, it gets everything in one place, I don't always stick to them, but the concept is there. I made a list of what he wants in his lunch, a list of the school supplies that need to go in his backpack tomorrow, and then non-school lists, a chore list separated by daily and weekly chores, my wish list for the new Stampin' Up! catalog stuff (that list is going to be expensive;). I've got a lot going on today and I hope that I get everything done. I still can't believe that my baby boy is starting school tomorrow. I told him today at breakfast that I'm going to miss him at home during the day, he gave me a look like "why". But I made sure to tell him that he's going to have a great time at his new school. I'm probably going to cry tomorrow after I drop him off, but I'm hoping not to do it in front of him.

Kindergarten

Tonight is meet the teacher at Ethan's school. I can't believe my baby boy is starting school. His first day is on Thursday and I'm sure I'll be taking plenty of pictures, I'm contemplating taking my camera tonight. I told Ethan we were taking a special trip to the grocery store today for him to pick out what he wants in his new lunch box. He said he just wants apples and pears, I'm going to see if I can steer him toward a sandwich or something. I think he's most disappointed that he can't take a Dr. Pepper in his lunch, I told him he could have one when he gets home, but that it might get shaken up at school and spray everywhere. I think he understands. Funny kid, probably bad of me to let him have a coke everyday. Well, we're off the the store.

The New House

Just realized that I haven't posted any pics of the new house in Summerville, well here are a few.

Are we so quick to cast blame?

Here's the scenario: Me,Peyton and the kids in the car on the way to lunch and then to Target. I took Brody to the vet on Friday and the kennel is still in the back of the burb.
me: The kennel is still in the back
P: OK
me: we're going to Target, if we buy anything, it won't fit
P: sure it will
me: By the way, why did you put the door on backwards on the kennel, it opens the wrong way now, I couldn't even shut it after I put Brody in after his appointment.
P: what are you talking about? I haven't taken it apart.
me: you had to have, I didn't do it
P: I really haven't taken it apart!
me: then why is it on the wrong way?
P: did you think maybe you put it in upside down
me: doh!! you're right (shamefully starts laughing)
P: why are you always trying to blame me?
me: I'm sorry
Sometimes it's so much easier and makes you feel better to blame things on other people when they don't go your way or you're just in a bad mood, which was my case today. I had a terrible migraine yesterday and was in bed almost all day, which led me to be extremely grumpy and short-tempered today.
Honey, I'm sorry and thank you for putting up with me when I'm grumpy!!!
I LOVE YOU!!!
By the way, we bought rods for my new window treatments for the living and dining rooms. I'll post pics when we're done.

Lego Boys

I really need to put some pictures on here and I came across these of ethan, Jeff and Jeremiah playing with ethan's new Lego set. They never grow up do they?!?

Adding a bit of craftiness!!

I've been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator since March and have become hopelessly addicted to some other demo's blogs, so I thought I'd start adding some of my projects to my blog. Hope they inspire you to be creative!! Oh, and starting soon you can order right off my website. I'll be uploading some pics later today or tomorrow.