Warming up but not thawing out

Well we are warming up a bit - still not enough to thaw out, however, I'll take it.

Current weather in the Azores for those that care ... 64 F. Current weather in my neck of the wood 12 F. That's a 52 degree difference that makes me long for the country I should be living in.

Since I'm not, let me move forward. I'm debating whether it would be wise to ride into work tomorrow or not. No final decision yet...will let you know.

Nothing exciting has happened this weekend, it's been a typical weekend. Yesterday we cleaned house until lunch time - big house lots of kids, it went quickly and they all cooperated. Since they all did such a good job getting things done we all walked up to Jimmy Johns for lunch. After that we stayed in all night. I must admit that I didn't make dinner - it was a fend for yourself kind of night and everyone vegged out on the couches watching Fearful Planet (I really recommend watching this show it was fabulous), followed by Minute Men (on Disney channel). Then the boys and Bob watched a movie and I went upstairs, got comfy on the bed and started reading a book given to me by a friend (romantic vampire novel)...it passed the time nicely.

This morning I'm working on my grocery list. After going grocery shopping I plan on doing the always dreaded laundry and then making tacos for dinner.

Be happy and safe!

-24 F

Well that's with the wind chill but either way that's damn cold. It's -8 F right now without the wind chill.

Too cold to try & ride a bike. Too cold to go outside! Personally, I'd like to light a fire in the fire place and curl up on my rocking chair with a blanket a book and a hot cup of coffee or tea. That would be ideal.....

Now back to reality...I have to get my shoes on, take the kids to the bus stop, and then take myself to work...

At least I'll be sitting in my new chair at my new desk. LOL...consolation prize.

Temperature right now in the Azores? 57.6 F....perfect bike riding weather...

Be safe and happy. Thanks for checking in.

New Stuff

Got my new desk at work today. Let me clarify. I have been asking for a real desk as I've had a credenza to work on for about 6 months now (due to getting my own office instead of sharing one). I filled out a capital budget request form the other day and our regional came in and approved it - handed it to me and said "Order it"!
When it came in it was missing the drawers...so they had to send those...then Monday the drawers came in but the maintenance guy wasn't able to get it all together until last night long after I had left work.

This morning I was told that it was ready and to let them know when I wanted it moved in there (6 months ago....) so I had to move everything, put stuff in boxes and milk crates in order for them to take the credenza out and then put the new desk in. It's a beautiful Lexington Executive desk...I also got a new chair with it...not leather because I really am not a big fan of leather but it's super comfy.

So, it was a happy day and I spent about 2 hours working on the new desk thing (packing up and then unpacking and rearranging).

All in all it was a good day! I even accomplished some stuff. So, happy happy joy joy!

We took Vivian to the vet the other day who suggested a diet for her..so we've been watching what she's eating. I don't think she's really happy about this, she keeps picking up her bowl and dropping it in front of us. Then gives us this look like "What the heck is wrong with you people...I need food."

Okay maybe that's not what she's thinking but it is what my guilt is telling me she's thinking.

I also am being very careful with what I eat...although I did eat a chocolate chip cookie today ....it was damn good too!

I've lost 12 lbs so far...Which is great except I need to drop about another 38 lbs! UGH!
I also need to buy new running shoes - the treadmill isn't getting much use because I've worn the back part of my shoe away and so I get blisters on the back of my foot from running...which is why I haven't been doing much running.

Bob's been working a lot again - thankfully - we never seem to have enough money lol - I know this is everyone's plight! I am thankful though that we have a house to live in that I LOVE! Our kids are mostly healthy and the only medical stuff I have to worry about right now is Cardiology check ups for the twins and glasses for Gaven, Bob and myself...everything will be staggered out over the next few months.

Oh, and I have 2 more families who have kids that need to be prepared for a baptism so I'll be doing classes again soon. Pretty cool.

That's it for now!

Be safe and Happy!

Let it snow...

Woke up this morning to about 5 inches of snow on the ground. It was really beautiful. It's only about 12 F out, so not so nice when you have to walk out into it.

Today my baby girl starts her Drivers Ed. class! Watch out people! :o)~ Just kidding - she'll be fine.

Trying to find a ride into work - hubby had to be at work so early and I just couldn't drag myself out of bed. I may end up calling the cab company and getting myself picked up...hate to spend the money but it's my own problem and fault. Too bad he hasn't been able to find that water pump for the jeep - then he could drive his own darn vehicle to work :)

Okay, I have to get going...Fun times and happy day!

Blue Monday.....

because the Pack lost the game last night. Even though I was born in New York, my allegiance lies with the Packers.

So, I'm a bit blue this morning! I'm still hosting the Super Bowl party and will be cheering for New York....for a couple reasons.
One being I'd like to see Eli Manning take it, the kid doesn't get a lot of credit and is always in the shadow's of his big brother.
The others I won't say out of respect for at least one of my pals on here who I know is a New Englander through and through!

Happier note: the school principal called me last night (thankfully before the game started). She is going to try to get the kid who keeps causing problems dropped off right in front of his house instead of at our bus stop. Let's hope!

Quiet weekend, Gaven spent the night (Saturday) at his friends house to celebrate his friends 10th birthday. Yesterday morning we got up and went to breakfast, we being the family - Gaven. On the way home we picked up Gaven (who I assure you did not care that he missed breakfast with us) and came home. At 1 p.m. Cody had a birthday party to go to for his friend at the gymnastics academy...they tumbled....he had a blast and came home telling us that he wants to take Gymnastics...which I am good with but which Hubby needs to sleep on. Cody's party was over at 3 p.m. and we picked him up and on the way home dropped Brendon off at his friends house for a sleepover since the kids are out of school today for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. I made Taco's for dinner. Luke was here visiting Cassy of course, so he was the only other person here, which is very odd, and I think my DH was a little confused that there weren't more people around (and maybe a little lonely for the company of my family although he won't ever admit to it).

Going to work now, might as well get a few extra hours in since the kids are home. The house better still be clean when I get back....A girl can hope can't she?

Ride safe to my friends who are still riding ... a little too cold for my liking...10 F a little too cold for me...feels like 3 F with the wind...yeah, I'll stay warmer in the car...

Have a great day everyone!

Bad Kids....

For those of you who follow my blogs you may remember the kid who choked Brendon on the bus at the beginning of the school year. Well, apparently he has not learned a lesson and today dragged Gaven and smacked his back against a bunch of rocks in the yard by the bus stop.

I've had it...if the school won't do something about it - and technically they were still at the bus stop which is according to the school (when it's convenient to them) considered school property, well I guess I'll have to take it further.

I will file a report with the police tomorrow. This is the second time the kid has physically assaulted one of my children. I will send an email to the school and let them know what happened expecting to hear a response back before the end of the school day on Tuesday.

Bullying kids is not acceptable behavior, physically assaulting them, according to the schools own rules is unacceptable. Yet, this kid keeps doing it and getting away with it. I guess two college kids in a car stopped and yelled to break up the "fight". If that's what you can even call it, Gaven started trying to kick him to get him off of him...

How sad!

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha

Well, No Gary Fisher for me yet. My plans had a wrench thrown into them and I have to say I was feeling sorry for myself all day yesterday.

The best laid plans.... :(

Anyway, daughter has finals today - until 9 a.m. then is done for the day...rough day for her LOL!

Not much to talk about - maybe more tonight when I get home....12 hours at work is sure to bring frustration and things to talk about.