J went to a funeral today. His mother's cousin's daughter. Not sure about who she is to him. Second cousin? First cousin? Twice removed? Anyway, I made french toast this morning, S ate well. Then we played outside with Poppy. I am glad we were able to get some fresh air. J has the magnum so no outings today. Saw some pics someone posted on their facebook getting a tattoo. I can't wait to get my next one. I have to decide what to get, I want to have something with my girls names, birthdates, maybe even their star signs. I am extremely hot and sticky today. I hate this humid weather. I may turn on the a/c. Probably. I am feeling a little more awake and alert today, I really wish I could be on my ADD medication. I like feeling like I can do things and be motivated to do them. MJ is asleep, taking her afternoon nap. I'm thinking about PB & J for S's lunch and maybe a little nap for us as well? Maybe not. Ahhh who knows. Ready, set, go!

Sleep...not overrated at all.

Thank goddess I got some rest last night, I really needed it. I have been cranky and short with the kids this last week and I feel terrible about it - so hard to keep my emotions in check without sleep. I think the more I feed MJ late the longer she will sleep. At least that is how it played out last night. We went to Mom & Dad's last night and played Mom's new wii. We bowled and played golf, then I tried the boxing game, by that time Dad was already cranky and miserable so he wanted it off and back to his beloved tv. Sigh, so sad that it is the center of his life. I know he loves us and his grandkids but he would be so much easier to deal with if he was not so angry and negative all the time.

New Blog

I haven't blogged for quite some time. When I first did it, it was for my peace of mind. Now I think I need the outlet. My life is so different than I ever imagined it. My days are spent with my 2 beautiful daughters ~ S. (2 years) and MJ (6 months). Being a SAHM is more challenging than I would've believed. Getting out of the house is quite a production. I don't get out some days at all. Incidentally we are not here totally alone - the 3 dogs and 2 cats keep us all company. R is starting to slow down lately - having a hard time with stairs, and the lump on his neck feels bigger. But at 14 years old slowing down is to be expected. He's a good boy, not the sharpest crayon in the box but a sweetie nonetheless.
So let's see - in our house there is:
J - my husband - most patient guy ever. He puts up with me and all my moods. Poor guy is in a house of mostly girls (just him and R!).
Me - well, you know.
S. - my gorgeous daughter - in the midst of the terrible twos!!!
MJ - teething terror.
A - My 6 year old calico
D - my 5 year old gray tabby
R - 14 year old golden/ newfie
N - 10 year old husky/lab and
J - 5 year old RottieX
The house is way too small for all of us. Sometimes I feel badly that I am a SAHM and not "contributing" the family but I am raising my girls and think that is just as important. Somedays I want to run away. I got the Mirena for birth control yesterday so maybe I am feeling the effects from the mood swings I was having. I guess we'll see how all this plays out.
Enough for today now ~