I just want ONE picture of the kids together

And it is ALWAYS difficult. I made such an effort. They are both looking cute and clean, this is after a nap, and while they were waiting for the hunt to begin. Too much to ask, I guess.

H, could you scoot over? I can't see your sister. And stop jerking the grass out of your basket.

That is definitely not the face I was hoping for.

H: "Is that a speck of dirt on the floor? Why is she touching my shirt?"

H: "I'm outta here." Syd: "Whatever. Nothing new. I tried."

Easter Egg Hunt at Grand Court

WHAT FUN AND FROLIC! Here we are at Granny's place taking part in an easter egg hunt!

New friends.

I found my spot! I think these were the only eggs he picked up.

Fake smile.

Enjoying the cookies. I enjoyed some of these myself. I ate a couple or three. Really good.

H's favorite part of the visit.

Peeping Tom

While the children were taking a bath Saturday night we found a man outside of the window. I can't tell you how thrilled Syd and H-Dubya were. They would scream and bang on the glass.

He looks like a real psycho with those crazy eyes. This is why we have an alarm system. I hope he didn't poison the pool filter.

I am rejoining the working world!

Yes, indeedy. I have accepted a part-time job with the Lubbock County Agrilife Extension office. I bet most of you didn't know that I was interested in and had a working knowledge of the farming industry here in Buttocks County. Well, I don't. I am going to be the 4-H program assistant. No, I wasn't a member in high school. And thank goodness that wasn't a pre-requisite. I will sort through the two shelves and and two filing cabinets of curriculum that 4-H has, categorize it, and then make contact with surrounding school districts and offer up our curriculum and services. I will also be in charge of the volunteers and such for the Master Gardners Association, which I know very little about. It is going to be alot of fun, really. I like the folks I will be working with and I must say that continuing to work in education and get some adult time sounds good.

The best part about my part-time job is that we will be able to swing another year of my staying home with the kids. I will work 20 hours a week. While the kids are in Mother's Day Out and one day from 1-5. I will get a babysitter for the 1-5 shift. I need to go ahead and get after that instead of posting 5 different topics here on the ole' blog. Anyway, it was looking like we wouldn't be able to stay home another year, but we are going to give it a shot along with the working part-time thing. Of course, things may change again, but I thought I would at least let everyone know I am getting back into the working world!

I hate laundry.

If I could choose one household chore to never do again, this would be it. I have load upon load all the time. And I HATE putting the laundry up. I am in charge of laundry for our family of four. There are a few loads that need to be both done and put up this very minute, but I am blogging instead. They will most likely not be done today.

My house usually looks okay. I really get it shining if we are going to have someone over. Every room, but the laundry room (and the top of my desk, if I am being honest)are spic and span. You would think that I would love laundry, as my mother does. She always has it done. If my kids spend the night over there, she sends the clothes home clean the next day. She picks up my grandmothers laundry every week, even if it is just a couple of things. She even helps with my sisters laundry. If Morgy is in her presence, she often asks if she has any darks to put in with hers. To get them on out that very second and she will pop them in with hers and Poppy's. She says all of this with excitment in her voice and a crazy look in her eye. Unfortunately, she is often disappointed because Morgy doesn't give a rip about laundry, either, and refuses to sort her darks on demand.

What is your least favorite chore?

I was gone for 20 minutes

I decided it might be nice for anyone who has to be near me today if I took a shower, did my hair and put my face on. This takes me about 20 minutes. Syd was of course in the bathroom with me, as she thinks my having even 20 minutes to myself is a terrible idea. H was nowhere to be found. During my final moments, I heard a loud CLANG. I went to investigate.


I put the plate with red paint on it into the trash. And closed the lid tight. Apparently someone saw me and waited for just the right moment to continue his "crafting". I wish I had been able to get a picture of his hands but that would have been impossible lest we get paint all over the camera. I wasn't aware until this escapade that he was able to open the trash can himself.


When passing by the playroom, I noticed this. What? Toilet paper doesn't belong in the playroom. I decided to investigate further.


Somehow the toilet paper made its way into the hall, as well.


This is what I found in the bathroom. There was no one there but the mess was. Not a square of toilet paper was left on the roll. He is up to his old tricks again.


Between the crafting and mess cleaning this morning, I am already a bit beat. Was it fun and exciting? Certainly. Does it effect my decision to only have 2 children? Amen.

Easter Craft

I had big plans for an Easter craft. I sadly forgot about it until this morning. We made little vases with flowers for Granny and Gigi. We will present them at Granny's house today when we go to the easter egg hunt. Here is the final product:


So beautiful. A perfect center piece for any table. Anyone wonder why I didn't do handprints for both kids?


Here was H and I's effort at a handprint. Nice.


In addition, here is an example as to why H isn't involved in too many crafts just yet. He somehow got a hold of the flower stems and threw them haphazardly all over the floor. Typical.