TOILET TALK
There are currently seven, yes 7!!! tubes of toothpaste open in this house. And not one of them has the cap on or the attached lid closed. Why is that? And how in the hell did we go through 1.5 litres of shampoo in 10 days? Particularly when I'm the only one with hair!
PUPPIES
All gone except for our little Miss Nikki. Sportin' a fancy new pink collar and her very own food and water dishes, she's a happy puppy.
AUTOMOBILES
Looks like we might be looking for a new one. SG's is making some awfully rude noises from under the hood. Just when you figure it's going all good, it turns out it's just a trick trick!
PINK LEMONADE
And Vodka. I don't like to say never, but I WILL say it'll be one helluva looonng time before I do that again!!
WEDNESDAY
Where'd you go?
Oh...
Yeah....uhm...
See above
VACATION
Has been absolutely fabulous! Lots of R & R, some long standing domestic duties and projects completed, some real fun stuff and some just okay fun stuff. This week went by too quick. Gonna have to slow it down for the next one!
Happy (Vacation!!) Weekend
Friday, August 8, 2008
Picture Post
Right around 6 am this morning. First good one I've seen in a while.
When she gave it to me, she said it was a pretty plant. She said the flowers were gorgeous. All in the eye of the beholder I guess.
'Now this is something nice to look at!
Teach your pups to swim day! None of them drowned and they kept running back to the pond for more!
Imagine walking out the door and bumping into this?!!
Friday Random Roundup to follow.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Never mind the Fish!!
Let's talk about houseplants. And their existence under my care!!
Back when we lived in the "palace", there wasn't a whole lot of light, so the plant scene there was rather non-existent. This was hard for me. I used to have a ton of plants when I lived in the apartment, all thriving and doing well and, you know, living. But then, I had to get rid of all of them because, one, the new house was too small and two, there just wasn't enough light for them to thrive.
Bring on the new "shack" and well, there is nothing but light. Lots of windows. Lots of brightness. Lots of room. So plants once again began to surface. Lots and lots of plants. But you know, somewhere within the lines of communication between SG and I, well, I thought he was watering and he thought I was watering and, you know...dead plants there were. And plenty of them!!
Then, we was given a slip of a plant to start and keep for our own. It really meant a lot to both SG and I. It was his grandfather's plant and Mom had kept the plant alive for all these years.
I rooted it and planted it. And it did really well.
And then, well, that watering thing came into play once again. And it almost died.
So I took what was alive and re-rooted it and again, re-planted it.
I'm not making excuses here, but apparently plants do need water and fertilizer and stuff.
So now, I'm left with this.
And this.
It's apparent that I have problems keeping things other than fish alive. Thank God my kids made it this far!
And if it makes it through this third time around, I am not taking responsiblity for it. SG has now been put in charge of the plants. No ifs, and's or but's about it.
Back when we lived in the "palace", there wasn't a whole lot of light, so the plant scene there was rather non-existent. This was hard for me. I used to have a ton of plants when I lived in the apartment, all thriving and doing well and, you know, living. But then, I had to get rid of all of them because, one, the new house was too small and two, there just wasn't enough light for them to thrive.
Bring on the new "shack" and well, there is nothing but light. Lots of windows. Lots of brightness. Lots of room. So plants once again began to surface. Lots and lots of plants. But you know, somewhere within the lines of communication between SG and I, well, I thought he was watering and he thought I was watering and, you know...dead plants there were. And plenty of them!!
Then, we was given a slip of a plant to start and keep for our own. It really meant a lot to both SG and I. It was his grandfather's plant and Mom had kept the plant alive for all these years.
I rooted it and planted it. And it did really well.
And then, well, that watering thing came into play once again. And it almost died.
So I took what was alive and re-rooted it and again, re-planted it.
I'm not making excuses here, but apparently plants do need water and fertilizer and stuff.
So now, I'm left with this.
And this.
It's apparent that I have problems keeping things other than fish alive. Thank God my kids made it this far!
And if it makes it through this third time around, I am not taking responsiblity for it. SG has now been put in charge of the plants. No ifs, and's or but's about it.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Colour blind or hard of hearing, answer me this
A conversation.
In the kitchen.
Me: Does the neighbour like green beans?
SG: Yes.
Me: Does he want some?
SG: Yeah, he was wondering when the picking was going to start.
Me: It’s started. You’ll have to take some over to him later then.
SG turns to look in the sink
SG: Oh, I thought they were yellow beans.
Me: No. They’re green….. Hence the word “green”.
SG: (insert the not very nice phrase that contains naughty language telling someone where to go here)
Me: Well then....I'll just be doing that! And probably in a hand basket!
In the kitchen.
Me: Does the neighbour like green beans?
SG: Yes.
Me: Does he want some?
SG: Yeah, he was wondering when the picking was going to start.
Me: It’s started. You’ll have to take some over to him later then.
SG turns to look in the sink
SG: Oh, I thought they were yellow beans.
Me: No. They’re green….. Hence the word “green”.
SG: (insert the not very nice phrase that contains naughty language telling someone where to go here)
Me: Well then....I'll just be doing that! And probably in a hand basket!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Mmmmm....Butter!
At least that was the intention of this post! You see, August is a good month. I take vacation....it's the month before the kids go back to school...it's not too hot...the garden starts giving forth...it's all good! And... I get to indulge in butter! Lots and lots of butter! With the the green beans and zuchinni and the corn on the cob!!! well, you know....you have to have butter with all that goodness!
But I absolutely have to tell you about this instead.
Driven in from the outdoors by the horrendous mosquitos out here in north country, we are left to amuse ourselves. Some of us watch TV. Some of us take a nap. Some of us do the dishes and the laundry. I really have transfer some of this domestic goddess crap over to somebody else around here! Anyway, I was matching up socks and heard #2 say "MOM, come here, quick! You gotta see this."
I come into the living room to have him and SG point this out to me.
A tree frog.
On the outside of my living room window.
All I could think of was "THANK GOD!! it's on the outside."
They grabbed the camera and must've taken 20 pictures of this damn thing.
Various angles.
And then, get this, they came looking for a jar! You are NOT! bringing that thing into my house!
I lost. They did.
And I was forced to look closely at the tree frog in the jar. I told them that the pictures on the camera would be sufficient, but they weren't letting me get away that easy.
I better not be dreaming about frogs tonight....if I do, it'll be payback time.
But I absolutely have to tell you about this instead.
Driven in from the outdoors by the horrendous mosquitos out here in north country, we are left to amuse ourselves. Some of us watch TV. Some of us take a nap. Some of us do the dishes and the laundry. I really have transfer some of this domestic goddess crap over to somebody else around here! Anyway, I was matching up socks and heard #2 say "MOM, come here, quick! You gotta see this."
I come into the living room to have him and SG point this out to me.
A tree frog.
On the outside of my living room window.
All I could think of was "THANK GOD!! it's on the outside."
They grabbed the camera and must've taken 20 pictures of this damn thing.
Various angles.
And then, get this, they came looking for a jar! You are NOT! bringing that thing into my house!
I lost. They did.
And I was forced to look closely at the tree frog in the jar. I told them that the pictures on the camera would be sufficient, but they weren't letting me get away that easy.
I better not be dreaming about frogs tonight....if I do, it'll be payback time.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time to Step Up People!
And entertain ME for a change.
I know you all enjoy this blog (or at least tolerate it!) and some of you comment and some of you email, hell, some of you even phone to talk about it!
But now it's YOUR turn.
Meet the newest member of our family.
And she currently is without a name. This is the former NC (yes, I lost my battle to keep Tiger Lilly, NC really likes SG and he does need a dog to call his own I suppose) and she is currently being called Nikki. Sometimes I call her the little bitch, but for the most part, it's Nikki. But you know, Nikki isn't quite the right name for her.
So I need you to fill the comments section with all of your suggestions for a name for our new girl. You don't need to say who you are. Just do it anonymously.
Just Do It!!
I'm out of creative juices at the moment and we really need to settle on calling her something.
And, if your name is chosen, you'll win a prize.
I'll make you one of these!
Strawberry or Lime, your choice. I can do both equally well. They're reaaallly good.
I know you all enjoy this blog (or at least tolerate it!) and some of you comment and some of you email, hell, some of you even phone to talk about it!
But now it's YOUR turn.
Meet the newest member of our family.
And she currently is without a name. This is the former NC (yes, I lost my battle to keep Tiger Lilly, NC really likes SG and he does need a dog to call his own I suppose) and she is currently being called Nikki. Sometimes I call her the little bitch, but for the most part, it's Nikki. But you know, Nikki isn't quite the right name for her.
So I need you to fill the comments section with all of your suggestions for a name for our new girl. You don't need to say who you are. Just do it anonymously.
Just Do It!!
I'm out of creative juices at the moment and we really need to settle on calling her something.
And, if your name is chosen, you'll win a prize.
I'll make you one of these!
Strawberry or Lime, your choice. I can do both equally well. They're reaaallly good.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Friday Random Roundup
Not much here today (or for that matter the whole week!), been a real bitch getting through this one. And don’t ask about the "work bombs" because I can’t say anything yet….well, unless you phone me….
OTHER DRIVERS
Particularly the one this morning..Yo! You, the Audi…Hey bud, just so you know, no one (and I mean NO ONE!! Not even the police!!!) do 50 through here, let alone 38...
SELF DISCIPLINE
Apparently this trait is possessed by some people. But someone should tell these people that it’s not really good, nor admirable, to have THAT much self-discipline…Live a little...
OFF CENTRE
The damn tree is still crooked, but apparently will be straightened next week.
INSURANCE STICKERS
It was really too easy to talk my way out of trouble with the nice officer who pulled me over asking me where my renewal sticker was for my auto insurance. I did however, have to bend down and place it on the license plate right there on the side of the highway.
WORK GOODBYES
I’ll say this now, because I couldn’t say it on Tuesday without turning into a babbling, blubbering idiot! And I know he reads this drivel I put out here so here you go…. I am going to miss you tons!! I already do. I love you lots and you better stay in touch. Well, that was easy.
HOME ALONE
Was awesomely great! Good take-out (you didn’t think I would be cooking did you?) great company, fine grape and an awesome chick flick!
Happy Weekend!
OTHER DRIVERS
Particularly the one this morning..Yo! You, the Audi…Hey bud, just so you know, no one (and I mean NO ONE!! Not even the police!!!) do 50 through here, let alone 38...
SELF DISCIPLINE
Apparently this trait is possessed by some people. But someone should tell these people that it’s not really good, nor admirable, to have THAT much self-discipline…Live a little...
OFF CENTRE
The damn tree is still crooked, but apparently will be straightened next week.
INSURANCE STICKERS
It was really too easy to talk my way out of trouble with the nice officer who pulled me over asking me where my renewal sticker was for my auto insurance. I did however, have to bend down and place it on the license plate right there on the side of the highway.
WORK GOODBYES
I’ll say this now, because I couldn’t say it on Tuesday without turning into a babbling, blubbering idiot! And I know he reads this drivel I put out here so here you go…. I am going to miss you tons!! I already do. I love you lots and you better stay in touch. Well, that was easy.
HOME ALONE
Was awesomely great! Good take-out (you didn’t think I would be cooking did you?) great company, fine grape and an awesome chick flick!
Happy Weekend!
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