And the toner goes on ...

And the toner goes on and on …. I think every piece of my clothing has a magnetic to attract loser “waste” toner since yet again I look down and see a huge black mark across my chest. Like I need a huge neon arrow pointing to my chest! I really need to run away and have Calgon take me away. Oh wait a bath tub with bubbles is just an invitation for 2 boys to run screaming and throwing bubbles everywhere. Yup the bathroom is no longer a place of piece, it’s just another room that the door is not allowed to be shut at anytime. If you make the mistake of closing the door it will just swing up with a burst of screaming and crying. Like somehow closing the door has turned the bathroom into a space shuttle that rocket me to another plant. One can only wish.



Ok back to reality and the constant parade of people that keep coming into my office asking about the copier machine. I now know the true meaning of going postal! Next person that comes in may get something stapled to their head! It is driving some people nuts I think it may make their heads explode. This guy is the typical maintenance person that is always stereotyped being slow and not very up and up on how to fix things. His inability to get the copier fixed in the time frame he gave us is making people see red. And you got it I’m the one that keeps getting all the questions and frustration why he’s not done.

So I had this bright plan to leave early, which since I came in an hour early would be on time. I had this great plan to take the boys to the zoo. Tarra and I got a zoo membership, which is going to be GREAT I can take the boys they can look around and I can get in my walking. Win win for everyone involved! Well that plan didn’t pan out at all, the copier finally was done let me see 4:30pm!! So of course I had a plan that needed to go out and oh yeah be hand delivered also! So here’s a picture for you, me taking a 100+ page document sending it thru the fax machines document feeder! Oh yeah life is grand, plus sending my runner to the local copy shop to make copies of 11x17’s because of course my fax machine doesn’t do that.

So an hour later than I wanted I made it out of the office, to pick up the boys oh yeah and drop back off the ground package that also had to go out. Made it to the zoo with an hour before they close, good times is all I can say! Ok pulling two kids in the wagon is hard work! I took a look at myself in the review mirror after I was done and let me tell you it was a sight! Thankfully most people were gone by the time we go there, if not they have run screaming from the zoo.

What we have to ride?

That's ok mom I don't mind be strapped in.

Look at this mom! MOM!!!!

Mom why did we stop? Why do you look like that?

Time to go home and
I'll take my monkey home.

Back home for dinner and baths and if I can get my legs to move I might take a shower myself. Oh boy I hope the feeling comes back soon in my whole body, tomorrow morning is going to be interesting.

Murphy's Law at work

Today started so great with Caden waking up 15 minutes before the alarm, you know that time when you get your best sleep right before the alarm goes off! Get up with him, I will hang those curtains tonight if it kills me! I got up and decided it was time to put my clothes on and do the hair thing. Maybe today I won't look like the punk rock style that I have had the last few weeks.

Then I get to work to make a copy that turns into blur of black comes out at me. Oh yeah toner head to toe on me and then everywhere on the copier. After an hour of cleaning up toner with my can of air and roll of paper towels, I give up and make a service call to the copier people. While I wait for that call I get to work on the pile on my desk. When the next problem arises. Someone has shredded so much that the shredder won't even open. The joke answer is it takes 1 engineer and 2 office staff to get the drawer to open. With a confetti exploding like I've just won Miss America all over my room. Grab the shop vac and start to clean. I now am covered with toner and if I shake my hair shreds of paper will fall. I tell the girls I'm my own print shop all you need to do is shake me and then rub my shirt for toner! Oh yeah can't wait to go home.

Well it looks like the copy machine is done for another day which makes everyone in the office so happy acting like I personally told it to stop working! I have a pile of work to do and it looks like another late night at work. Hopefully I'll get home before it's dark out.

I'm going to go nurse this headache that I've had since last night and hope that the paper fairy visits my office and does all the work! Hmmm ....

A look into the future of having two boys ...

Yet another crazy day at work I didn’t get out of there until almost 6pm and of course my gas light was on. Ran to Costco to sit in what felt like Gas Wars, the lines are just crazy these days. It reminds me of those stories dad would talk about, you know the stories your parents would say “Back in the day when I was young” your eyes would gloss over and you would think you were dying while they went on about walking in the snow and gas prices. Well now that I’m older and see he wasn’t totally clueless like I use to think, I’m sitting in this crazy line and my dad’s voice pops into my head. Back when gas was .25 cents (and that was expensive) you could only get gas on certain days and you would sit in long lines. Yup that is where my mind went as I sat there and also thought about that article I read about people having “Pump rage” and going crazy attacking people. I’d almost love to see something like that right now instead of sitting there looking at the people next to me on either side, we do the polite nod and pray that we’ll move forward soon. Yes I know I’m crazy and my mind really needs to stop wondering since I just had a honk behind me to move forward. Hmmm … maybe having a little “pump rage”!

Pick the boys up and homeward bound we are. Quick dinner for everyone, I finally just collapsed on the couch. Between lack of sleep and just plain old run down I ran out of steam. I was very excited to see the first season of Army Wives arrived. A while back I stumbled on a marathon they had going on Lifetime and was totally hooked. The bad thing was I came in on episode 7 so I missed the first 6. I put it on my blockbuster queue and it was on VERY LONG WAIT forever, but thankfully it arrived yesterday. I sat down and watched 2 of them and it was great to see how everyone met and got a little of the inside scoop that I’ve been missing. I had a nice relaxing time, Cole’s New Best Friend stopped over to come play. It was rather peaceful for Caden and I to just hang out.

Rick came home a while later and we took a quick trip to Wal-Mart for the TWO items I needed. The neighbor boy asked if he could come along also, we said we needed to ask his mom and hey why not meet her too. While shopping I got a glimpse what it is going to be like when Caden is older and him and Cole run around the store. By the time I made it back up to the front of the store I was feeling that headache to come back from my right eye. I had little voices ringing in my head “Can I have that” “Will you buy me that” “It’s not me” “He said this…”. Oh yeah that was a wonderful experience I think I’ll stick to my two only when I go to the store, I so have cemented my thoughts about having a 3rd. Yup I’m sticking at two … Ha-Ha.

Back home for a quick dinner and to get everyone to bed. And I thought I was exhausted before.

My New Best Friend

Internet down, so sorry guys post are a little behind. I typed them, but no interent to post sorry bare with me.

Wow 4 hours of sleep and I’m running on caffeine and nothing else. Geez why did I have to swear off chocolate last week, it would go so well with my 7th cup of coffee. Work was a little busy at work, but I had to leave early. Ran and dropped off a few bills and then back to pick the boys up. I talked to Grandma Pat about hosting exchange students at the same time. That way I can drop off at school and they could possibly pick up. I finally rounded up the troops and homeward bound we went.

I put Caden in the highchair with some finger food, Cole went to play in the backyard and I got to clean the house. Cole came in a while later asking me about his new best friend. I thought he was talking about his imaginer friend Cole, but no he was talking about a neighbor who was kiddy corner on his balcony. Cole being the friendly kid he is invited him over. I had the front door open and I hear a real faint hi, after the 2nd time I actually looked up and saw a kid. Who knows who I was thinking was there, maybe Cole’s imaginer friend has become mine too!

Cole’s new friend who he kept calling “boy” until my constant reminder that he was being rude he needed to call him by his name. So Cole then called him the next best thing “Best Friend”, poor little guy had no idea what he was getting into when he came to our house. Thankfully he didn’t mind the “Best Friend come over here”, “Best Friend do you want a Popsicle”. Oh yeah lots of fun at our house. I was very grateful that he was there he kept Cole occupied long enough for me to vacuum the house, dust and do another load of laundry and dishes. Along with get dinner in the oven, I was exhausted by the time “Best Friend” wanted to go home. I told him he was welcome to come over again tomorrow, but I have a feeling he might want to play at home. Cole was very excited to have company and was a little on the extreme hyper side.

A quick bathtub time and off to bed for the boys. Rick was feeling sick so he was in bed from the time he got home. A quiet dinner for me and time to watch a little T.V. before my eye lids give up.

Angels On Sunday (Matchbox had it right on this one)

Wow is all I can say about today. It started with a lovely wake-up at 4:43am by Cole who was up and wanting to watch cartoons in our bedroom. Now this was an unwelcome wake up but to make matters worse Caden had woke up about an 1/2 hour before this and I just got him to fall asleep and hadn't moved him back to his bed yet. So jumper rue Cole screaming for cartoons of course woke Caden right up. Now one kid awake before 5am on a Sunday is enough to give me a headache but both boys up. At least they weren't screaming they were both laughing at how funny it was too see sleepy mom trying to function.

5:30am clicks by and I finally convince Cole to go back into his bed and watch his movie. Armed with a fresh bottle I try to put Caden back to sleep and in his bed before I pass out. And that darn ache that started behind my left eye has moved behind the right eye, I'm praying that he goes back down soon. So 6am rolls around, Caden is asleep but Cole is screaming his movie is over. Grrr ... Now the headache has taken over both eyes and I'm running into walls not from the sleep in my eyes but the pounding eye popping out feeling I'm having. Restart his movie and go back to bed, as soon as I about to fall asleep I hear "it's over". Struggling to my feet and find they aren't functioning ... I guess I need to unwrap the blankets from my feet! Restart the movie and back to sleep I go, before I know it it's 8am and Caden is up for the morning. One weekend I will get more then 5 hours of sleep.

Ok coffee gods I'm needing some serious help here. After two cups I'm moving at half speed, still trying to get this headache to maybe just pick one eyeball. Before I can refill another cup Cole is up and rolling. I guess it's time to make breakfast, french toast and sausages it is. A quick tub for the boys and we're dressed and ready to go to see The Blue Angels. It turned out to be a beautiful day to watch the airshow. Cole and Daddy really loved it, Caden was a little unsure of the noise. I was able to read my book while the boys watch the planes and then we walked around a little while. Rick picked Caden up and then put him back in his seat, me not being the quickest today didn't strap him in right away. You know what happened next head first onto the pavement. We have the best huge red dot on our forehead now, I swear these boys can get hurt with a rubber spatula. Cole I noticed this morning is sporting a shiner under his eye, who knows when or where that came from. Some days, it's just our luck since I was planning on doing 1 year pictures this coming Sunday before Caden turns 13 months. We'll look like the little Rascals, black eye and all. Well at least the boys enjoyed the airshow and enjoyed the sun.

Here are some great pictures from our time at the Blue Angel airshow:

The Boys watching the show (see Caden is getting ready to escape out of the chair)

Cole flying the blue Angel. Yikes watch out!

Caden just chillin' now why couldn't he have stayed in the seat?

The Nasty Bump (this pic doesn't show how red it really is)

Thought you would enjoy this, Cole was so sweet about his brothers bump that he ran into the house to get him a band aid for his head. What a sweet kid at times it makes you forget "almost" about all the other fun stuff that he does on a daily basis.

The Band aid thanks to brother!

Poor Rick didn't get home until very late so he was in need of some sleep, before I can run to work to finish up some work for first thing Monday morning. So Rick gets a nap and I get the joy of watching Monster House once more! Do you think I can hide the DVD with out getting to many complaints? Your right my headache that is now just a dull ache would come back full force from all the whining. Back to my favorite movie I go, maybe I can check out mentally for a moment or a nap ... I know I need to wake up from this daydream it isn't happening anytime soon, like years down the road!

I've figured out the difference between men and woman. When I have the kids I stay home so I don't waste gas and money, but when I have to go to work Rick immediately packs them in the car. Woman we are always thinking of the bigger picture, this may cause me my sanity but I'll save money. Men are thinking don't you dare lock me up with the kids! Food for thought, more tomorrow!

Hootenanny Saturday Night (The Brothers Four ... Who are they?)

Well hello everyone, I'm switching from my myspace blog to blogger. If your one of my myspace fans you will know that this week I have been on a song title for each day of the week. Today I found this song title "Hootenanny Saturday Night", not sure exactly what that means but for some strange reason it seems to sum up my Saturday.

Hubby had to work early so the alarm went off at 6am, and as some of you know he's so not a morning person. So I of course had to stay awake to make sure he made it out of bed. Well there went my morning, once I'm up I'm up for the day. Caden also decided to get up at 6:30am, after feeding him there was no chance at sleep. So I decided to attempt the internet problem, you know the one that makes the internet not work at all. Then you have your husband grumbling in the background that it's just crap and a waste of money, yup that's the internet problem I'm talking about. So I give them a call and after pushing the correct buttons I'm put on perma ignore and some great elevator music. After 10 minutes of this (thanks to timers on the phone I know I'm not stretching the truth) I hang up thinking I'll call back and go thru another way it has to be fast right? Wrong! Of course the very nice man that barely spoke English told me my account was in good standing, no really you take it directly out of my account I would hope so. So he then of course can't help me so he transfer me to the tech department, I'm sure it's another very nice guy from India in the same room. Since I'm back on perma hold I sweep the floor, wishing I had a headset for the home phone. After that I move on to vacuuming the kitchen floors (that's where all that dried macaroni went) and then I move on to the cobwebs on the ceiling. Wow they had their own colony going up there, I was almost to into the cobwebs to hear the nice man come on the line. I was only on hold 26 min 32 sec (thanks again to the phone timer, after going thru the same questions the other guy asked me we get to the problem. Now I must ask why when they transfer you to another person do they need to ask all the same questions again, plus you entered it all when you first called. Ok back to the problem, my icon on the desktop no longer worked! You got to be kidding me, after I spend an 1/2 hour unhooking and making sure everything was hooked up right and then over 1/2 hour on hold (both calls) it's the stupid icon! Then of course he tells me my inside line is weak and I should have a tech come out, I don't think so since he wanted just a $120 to walk in my door. I'm really in the wrong career! So I'm happy to say I now back on the internet!

Phew can I go back to bed now? It's 9:30am and I'm already beat, but at this moment both boys are up and running full force. I'm seeing the day and I'm not liking what it's going to be like. Since I'm on a roll and the kitchen is clean why not make pancakes and eggs. After doing dishes again for the 3rd time today, I look at the clock and it's still only 10:30am! Get the boys in the bath and start a few loads of laundry. Thankfully blockbuster finally sent Definitely Maybe, which I've been waiting on for weeks. Get the boys and watch the movie, another let down I'm not sure what it is about movies these days but they just aren't double watchers. The last 30 minutes at least had a little something to keep me watching, darn I was so hopeful for this one. Since the post office was still open I pile the boys in the car to drop the movie off. I know I'm one of those crazy people that want to get my full use out of this movie in the mail thing, it drives Rick in sane!

The sun finally is out so I take the boys outside before I have to run away myself. I take my new book, fish crackers for the boys and outside we go. Wouldn't you know it that is when the clouds come out. This of course doesn't bother the boys so I grab a blanket and wrap up in my chair. I rather have them scream and run around outside and show my neighbors really I don't beat them, they really are just boys! Ok I think I torched the neighbors enough it's time to go inside, you want to take naps right? Yeah right mom, it's time to build a fort in the living room and run around. Maybe the phone will ring and I can talk to a grown up, by this time a telemarketer will do. No such luck, no phone and no emails it's just me on my own. Rick is working a double shift at his 2nd job so I better make the best of this.

Yeah I'll watch Monster House for the umpteenth time, no problem at all. Oh your hungry too, sure I guess I can make dinner. I think that bottle of wine may be calling my name tonight, just one glass ... the rose color of the wine might give me the rose color glasses! LOL

That's it for today gang, hope you enjoyed my crazy life. I'm going to post a few of my previous blogs just so you can really enjoy and hopefully have a good laugh. And if you so feel inclined to leave a message I would love to know the outside world is there and I'm really not living in "War of the Worlds" Ha-Ha.