I am officially a SAHM!

(I just learned that SAHM means stay-at-home-mom.) Party Time! Right!? I think... ;D Due to recent events in our lives we believe that Heavenly Father has led us to make this decision. So through much prayer...and mathematics...and lots of Faith we have decided to take the plunge into a one-working-parent household...wait...well one-working-outside-the-house-parent. Since all of us moms know that being a mom is a full time job in and of itself. I am so excited to be able to get into a routine and cleaning schedule...both things that are hard to do when working nights on a not so regular schedule. Already, on Friday I felt like I got more done than I have in forever. It's great! I also will have to get us on a bit of a stricter budget so that we truly can make this work...that should be SUPER fun. (money management is not one of my strong suits) I love that my hubs is the provider that he is and is willing to work hard for our family and for me so that we can do this. I love him so much for it. PS...I might even actually have time to start blogging again! Hope your day is going fantastically! You know sunshine and rainbows and butterflies. :D

Thankful.

It has been almost a year since I have posted on this blog. Nope...I'm not that busy. I wish I could come up with some really great reason. Let's just chalk it up to apathy.

I have honestly been meaning to post for quite awhile now. You know...new pics of the kids and whatnot. Apathy strikes again.


So yesterday, I was driving down the freeway when my tire EXPLODED!!! Okay...it didn't explode, but it felt like it. Seriously. So the tread came off the tire completely. I pulled off to the side of the freeway and climbed over to passenger side so I could exit safely and look at the tire. I was elated to find out that the tire was not flat. It wasn't "driveable" as it was missing the tread but I could make it slowly along the side to the next exit to change my tire in a safer location. Woo! I have never been so relieved....here are the things that had been going through my head prior to that...
*It's not safe to leave the kids in the car on the side of the freeway
*It's not safe to have the kids out of the car on the side of the freeway
*Why didn't I pay for the roadside assistance
*I don't need roadside assistance
*Awww man it's hot outside.
*Maybe I can get my hubby to come and change it for me.
*I want a new car.
But alas...I knew that I could and would change the tire.
So I got down(on the hot pavement no less) to get the spare from under the back of the car. As I'm pulling the tire out an older gentleman comes around the back of car (and scares the poo out of me...I seriously jumped like a foot in the air) and offers to change the tire for me. I told him that I could do it but he INSISTED. Soo cute. His wife and I stood back and watched him do the whole thing...we offered several times to help but he would not allow it. This was his chivalrous act for the day after all. So we stood there...and stood there. It took him a little while but he finished and then told his wife that he thought he deserved an Eegee...I agreed. Regardless of how long it took him or the fact that I could have done it I am so thankful that he was put in that spot at that time to help me. He made my day. So to all of you who see another person in need of assistance....or not in need ;) stop and help...it only takes a minute of your time and you might get an "eegee" out of it.

Lego's

Dear Lego Manufacturers.
Seriously?! 1000 pieces? $61.00?!
The set that my son "has" to have because he saw it on tv on some commercial that you put on.
Why do Lego's have to be so small? Why do they have to be sharp and hurt to step on? Why does my 4 year old have the need to spread them all throughout the house? Why wouldn't they come with some sort of carrying case or box with a lock on it? Why must it be the ONE thing that my son wants for Christmas? Why can't I justify it?
Le sigh.
So if you, the Lego company, could address the things listed above. I would be more likely to purchase from you next Christmas.
The end.

PS. after typing Lego that many times it looks funny.

Halloween Rap

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Montrose Pools (Catalina State Park)

Sorry ahead of time for the amateur pictures.
So this summer we have been trying to do things that are inexpensive and allow us to have a little "staycation" we have done quite a few hikes and figured out places and things to do on the cheap. :D We had to make up for being such mean parents and not taking our kids to Breakers, or Disneyland. Heh heh. ;D
We all had fun, although, at times I was wishing death on my hubby and his brothers for "tricking" me into this deathtrap of a hike.
I'm really kidding....sort of....the kids loved it and had no problems.

Hunting Tadpoles

The waterfall at the pool we ended up stopping at. (the water pressure was really hard)

Notice the boys hunched over? (see above explanation) and Miss Tia-ever the model.

A rock slide that the kids played on (it was soo slippery)

Sliding! (Did I mention Miss Tia is always modeling?)

This is across from the water slide looking at it.

Oh and just an aside. I wore jeans on this hike and had no desire or plans to get in the water at all...finally I decided I would be fine to go in like knee deep well then I slipped and went under. It was soo graceful. :D

First Day of School

Sigh. Back to school. Bittersweet. The kids are out of the house....but the kids are out of the house. I love for them to go to school but I miss them while they are there. And Tailia is not in school yet so she gets a little lonely (and spoiled) without them here. She will start school next year. It is great too because all the kid's teachers are wonderful and they enjoy class. Thank goodness.
On a sidenote, did anyone else almost die from a heart attack when they got their supply lists for school? I'm pretty sure I blacked out for a little bit.

Did I mention Tai has her own backpack and school supplies so she doesn't feel left out. Did I mention that she is a bit spoiled. Just a bit.

Life is good....no....Great!

My favorite sound?
My kids laughing and playing together.
Some people wonder why I had my kids close together.
There really was no plan, just have kids as they came.
But I am so thankful that they are close in age because they get along so well. They all play together and the boys put up with the girls shenanigans(sp?) and help them when they need it.
I am so proud of all of them.
They are so fun.
Okay..I'm done now :D
What's your favorite sound?

Giveaway!

My lovely friend Sarah is having a giveaway over at her blog which you have to go see!
Go. Now. Or else.
Click here.
Oh and did I mention she has a book coming out too?
Pre-order here.

I bet you didn't know.

My kiddos were actually hatched out of a giant egg all at once.
Surprising. I know. What? You don't believe me?
I have proof. ;D


Oh and they came out fully dressed and grown. Huh...amazing.

Oh yeah and Tiloi has turned into a turtle.

Heh heh.
Love the zoo.

Stick 'Em Up!

It's Tuesday again! What a bum I am...not posting at all this week...oh well.
PS. Post it note Tuesday....Awesome!
Try it and you'll like it. Promise. It's less painful than shaving your legs. ;D

Post It Note Tuesday.

Sound like fun? It is! Click on the yellow note and you can do it too.............do it!
You know you want to. :D

She's Done it Again!

She's done it again! Jessica at How About Orange has created a simple awesome decoration using recycled magazines....or paper....or fabric....endless possibilities and it's simple too! You must must check it out.


Go.
Now.
Here.
Then smile.
Because it's the best!

Wrapping Presents.

Okay so I really really am horrible at present wrapping. I see those perfect packages Martha Stewart style and long for my gifts to look that good...however there are two problems... 1. I'm too cheap to buy all that stuff and 2. I'm too lazy to take that much time on something that is going to be ripped into......just saying.

So for all you craftiest crafty crafters out there...here is a tutorial from Jessica at How About Orange to teach you how to make these terrific Gift Bows from Magazines! Can you believe it?! I know! Anyways...I know I will make about .... 1 .... of these since....as previously stated I am lazy but I thought that they were so awesome I must tell all my friends. So consider yourselves told.

Just the facts.

1. Love my new job.
2. Don't know how people get anything done working these hours.
3. Love love Jeremy for running all the errands, doing all the laundry, and cooking dinner.
4. Love getting home and having all the kids excited to see me...and hope they never grow out of that....what? A girl can have dreams.
5. I get uneasy around passive aggressive people....conflict in general makes me want to hide under a desk.
6. I have 2 dresses that I'm supposed to have sewn by the 11th and have only cut them out.
7. I should be sewing instead of writing this.
8. I am amazed at people in general and how generous they can be.
9. I am extremely thankful for all of my friends and family.
10. I refuse to see New Moon...and am tired of having to hear everyone fawn over a character in a movie/book...he's not real people!
11. I am soo excited for Thanksgiving dinner...mmm

Grrrr...

Sometimes I just want to kick people in the shins and run away.




But I don't....that's really what matters right? That I don't?

Where has the time gone?

I have just realized it has been a million years since I have posted a real post. Yes...really...a million. Oi! Where did the time go? Well I'm working...is that an excuse? No...I don't think it's good enough. I think the problem is that I really don't have anything very interesting to say. The kids are in school...we are keeping busy with that. Tailia is sad when the others leave every morning....although she has figured how to play the sad face with daddy...she now has three barbie movies...they are no longer allowed to shop alone together. Um...hmm..Tia lost her first tooth...very exciting...Tala lost his hundredth tooth and knows who the "tooth fairy" is so he decided to come up to me and talk to me about how he thought I should still give him money even though he knows I'm the tooth fairy...harumph...why are they growing up so fast....yes I did still sneak in while he was sleeping and put money under his pillow for my own sake. Let's see...any other news...nope...oh...well I did get a new job which I'm very excited about but nothing special. I guess that's it. But I suppose sometimes no news is good news. Oh and PS... loving the fact that today is November 4th and it hit 90 degrees. Woo!

I love giveaways!

Just in case you weren't aware...

1. We're back in Tucson. Yup. We're crazy we moved to Utah right before winter and back to Tucson in the middle of summer.

2. Drivers here make me a little nuts.

3. I actually don't mind the heat...as long as I don't have to be in it for long periods of time.

4. I almost had a heart attack when we got the list of school supplies for the kids.

5. Tai tai has taken to singing songs to herself while in the bathroom. (very cute-reminds me of the little girl on Monster's Inc.)

6. I grew an internal alarm clock that wakes me up at 6:30 every stinkin morning...no matter what time I go to bed.

7. After hearing some of the commercials lately I'm considering not letting my kids watch TV anymore.

Well that's it. That's my head this morning.

Tia the Bug Catcher.

Overheard the other day...

Tala: Oh! Tiloi you're about to step on a bug!
Tiloi: Eww! (while jumping onto a chair)
Tia: Don't worry I'll take care of it. (as she picks the bug up and puts it outside)

Hmm...what's wrong with this picture.

Conversation with Tailia.

Tai: Mom I'm putting the toy in the box. (McDonald's toy in Happy Meal box)
Me: You're one smart cookie.
Tai: No mom. I'm Tailia.

Silly me.

And last but most certainly not least.
Overheard while driving.

Tala: Look I can make my stomach really skinny. (sucks in belly)
Tiloi: Look I can do it too!
Tia: Mom's the best cause she has a fat belly.

Aww yes, out of the mouth's of babes.

Public Bathroom Etiquette.

Okay so I work in a call center. Everyone shares desks, very germy. Now don't get me wrong I'm no germophob but I make sure to clean my keyboard, mouse, and desk when I sit down everyday. I mean really...who knows what the last person was doing while they were there. Okay so the problem is everyone is not as diligent as I. Disturbing, I know. So this brings me to my next point, our work has made it pretty easy for us to be germ free, they provide clorox wipes. When they built the building they had automatic flushing toilets, automatic soap dispensers and automatic paper towel dispensers put in the restrooms. Okay so with all these amenities one would think that people have no problem getting through bathroom routines without problem. Nope. I witnessed a girl yesterday come out of a stall and "wash" her hands with water only. Seriously? Does using soap take so long that you can only use water? I mean come on, I was standing right there. At least pretend that you normally wash your hands with soap for my sake. Or when people leave without even washing their hands at all? Ew. I was discussing this with someone and they brought up that people aren't always going to the bathroom sometimes they are just fixing their hair....good point however I feel that if the stall is entered at all and the stall door is touched then one must wash their hands, I mean I don't even want to think about some of the germs on those doors. Ew. So if you are one of these people please take note. If not, thank you for trying to make the workplace less germy for all of us. Okay I'm just going to climb down off my soap box now.