Yes, a very economical 3 bedroom 2 bath house. But I think we'll be happy here while Jeff finishes up school-- besides this place cost less than a new SUV ... or even an older SUV ... , can't complain about that!
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While I'm fixing up the place, I thought I'd show you some "before" pictures and hopefully the "after" pictures will look a bit better .... that is ... if I ever finish unpacking and painting :)
These pictures are from the previous owners:
Yes, a very economical 3 bedroom 2 bath house. But I think we'll be happy here while Jeff finishes up school-- besides this place cost less than a new SUV ... or even an older SUV ... , can't complain about that!
Yes, a very economical 3 bedroom 2 bath house. But I think we'll be happy here while Jeff finishes up school-- besides this place cost less than a new SUV ... or even an older SUV ... , can't complain about that!
I just can't say "no"
So this blog post is not intended to be whiny, but it will most undoubtedly come off as such. This blog really isn't even intended for you, I just want to reflect and record on a particularly busy time in my life and think later on ... "man, I was awesome!"
Wednesday I bought a house. Wednesday I bought a house and signed mounds of paperwork hauling kids (plus being pregnant) in multiple meetings.
Thursday I started to paint my house with two kids. Not fun, and I wouldn't advise it. Boxed, cleaned, boxed, cleaned. -- But I still went to knitting group!
Friday Jeff and I moved over mattresses so we could stay up late and paint in the dark while the kids were asleep. I wouldn't advise painting in an unlit room either :) Moved boxes, organized, set up kitchen.
So I'm busy with the house painting and organizing ... then I add 180 wedding invitations to make (for my sister's wedding)... then I add the thought of the promised-made unity candle in the back of my mind (for my future sister-in-law's wedding) ... then on Wednesday I add another kid for 7 or so hours (babysitting) and will continue to watch until Friday for 7 or so hours ...
Monday the living room is finally painted, and start painting the playroom ... Kitchen is organized by Monday. This past week I've hauled two kids shopping 3 times to walmart, 1 time to Tristate, 1 time to Dissmores, 2 times to Winco and 1 time to Bed Bath and Beyond (which should really count as 5 times because I stayed there an hour).
Tuesday go to my doctor's appointment with two kids. The receptionist had to call me in for my appointment from outside as my two little boys ran barefoot going up and down a hill (they wouldn't stay in the foyer). They escaped out of the clinic once, and I had about three nurses at any given time try to contain the barefoot-loonies in the doctor's office! -- It's a good thing they're so cute, and the nurses just laughed and laughed at them. They both came home with about eight stickers.
Tuesday, added on new responsibilities to my calling as compassionate service worker ... organize meals for two ladies and try and organize help for cleaning/packing ... Also put together primary appreciation treat for Sunday ...
Wednesday picked out carpet (with three kids) and begin ripping out carpet tonight (Thursday) for installation on Friday.
I even did my visiting teaching today.
And might I add I'm about 6 months pregnant. And I don't due pregnancy well. It's probably horrid for me to say, but I don't find my pregnancies "beautiful" or any other romanticized notions. I'm tired, I'm sick, and my feet are poofy. That is not beautiful. That's annoying. -- But a lot can be said for mind over matter -- and I always find a full plate clears up my nausea -- heck I haven't felt sick all week, I've been too busy!
Where they're at
So periodically I like to take a moment and record what my boys are doing -- like educational growth -- I thought today would be a pretty ideal day since I'm unbearably nauseous and need to be reminded why on Earth women go throw this ordeal called pregnancy!
First off, I don't know why I even separate these two into different categories. They're basically the same person. The eat, sleep, play at the same time -- they mimic everything each other does (dinner time at the Ritters is VERY loud :)). They're pretty ideal.
Seth- 3 years 5 months
He likes contradiction ... He will give you an option with two possible answers and go with the one you didn't choose. "Mommy, should we play with the soccer ball or the basketball?" - "Basketball" - "I think we'll play with the soccer ball." His love of contradictions in apparent in his clothing as well .. backwards shoes, backward underwear ... jacket upside down, jacket upside down inside his overalls. Shorts in the winter time ... pants and big jacket in the summer ...Hmm... I wonder where he gets his defiant nature from? (JEFFREY!!!!!)
No one would probably guess he's defiant, because he really isn't on anything thing that matters ... He's such a well behaved mild mannered little boy (he gets that from Jeffrey too) I just think he's amazing.
Let's see... he's really interested in numbers, counting everything from his orange slices to the number of prongs on his fork.
He still loves space, you can ask him about Apollo 11 and I wouldn't be surprised if he knew the date of the landing. He retains information to the point of astonishment. We've been teaching him concert music composers .. (like we know a lot) but he can pick out some Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven.
He "reads" to his brother. Which I find really nice, he has memorized several books and can sit down with Levi and read to him.
He can sound out I think any three letter word, he might need some encouragement like .. "What does the 'H' say?" at times, but he sounds it out himself.
He's very compassionate. He's really good with younger children and likes making them happy. He's really into taking care of his stuffed animals, .. baby bear is rocked to sleep, fed, changed, and Seth usually makes her a pillow bed throughout the day.
He can use his pedals on his bike.
He can crack an egg and not make a mess (most of the time).
And... he's beginning to understand/getting interested in addition and subtraction.
Levi- 18 months
Oh Levi, where to begin, well he really loves his flannel jacket :) ... like his insists on wearing it to bed. He's also really attached to his blanket and bus. He's such a funny kid
And I'm going to brag for a moment, but this kid is incredibly smart. He's beginning to talk in sentences. I think being a second child has a lot to do with it -- and he just adores, idolizes, and mimics everything Seth does. The number of words he knows is in the hundreds. Learning words to him is a game, he loves to point and tell me all the things he knows. .. some words that I think are so cute when he says: "backhoe," "airplane," "bus," "purple," "Sethy," "up-stairs," "yikes," "booster seat," "bunny," "sandal."
He knows most of his colors.
He likes to pretend that he is reading, he'll point to a letter of a word and go "T-tt--tt" trying to sound out the word.
Likes to dance and spin.
He's a naturalist. He could look out over our hill forever I think -- waiting to see a pheasant, or a duck, any birds, bunnies.
He loves rocks.
Oh my boys, I do love them, and I love watching them grown and learn. Well that made me feel a bit better.. just thinking of my boys and how wonderful and fun they are :)
He likes contradiction ... He will give you an option with two possible answers and go with the one you didn't choose. "Mommy, should we play with the soccer ball or the basketball?" - "Basketball" - "I think we'll play with the soccer ball." His love of contradictions in apparent in his clothing as well .. backwards shoes, backward underwear ... jacket upside down, jacket upside down inside his overalls. Shorts in the winter time ... pants and big jacket in the summer ...Hmm... I wonder where he gets his defiant nature from? (JEFFREY!!!!!)
No one would probably guess he's defiant, because he really isn't on anything thing that matters ... He's such a well behaved mild mannered little boy (he gets that from Jeffrey too) I just think he's amazing.
Let's see... he's really interested in numbers, counting everything from his orange slices to the number of prongs on his fork.
He still loves space, you can ask him about Apollo 11 and I wouldn't be surprised if he knew the date of the landing. He retains information to the point of astonishment. We've been teaching him concert music composers .. (like we know a lot) but he can pick out some Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven.
He "reads" to his brother. Which I find really nice, he has memorized several books and can sit down with Levi and read to him.
He can sound out I think any three letter word, he might need some encouragement like .. "What does the 'H' say?" at times, but he sounds it out himself.
He's very compassionate. He's really good with younger children and likes making them happy. He's really into taking care of his stuffed animals, .. baby bear is rocked to sleep, fed, changed, and Seth usually makes her a pillow bed throughout the day.
He can use his pedals on his bike.
He can crack an egg and not make a mess (most of the time).
And... he's beginning to understand/getting interested in addition and subtraction.
Levi- 18 months
Oh Levi, where to begin, well he really loves his flannel jacket :) ... like his insists on wearing it to bed. He's also really attached to his blanket and bus. He's such a funny kid
And I'm going to brag for a moment, but this kid is incredibly smart. He's beginning to talk in sentences. I think being a second child has a lot to do with it -- and he just adores, idolizes, and mimics everything Seth does. The number of words he knows is in the hundreds. Learning words to him is a game, he loves to point and tell me all the things he knows. .. some words that I think are so cute when he says: "backhoe," "airplane," "bus," "purple," "Sethy," "up-stairs," "yikes," "booster seat," "bunny," "sandal."
He knows most of his colors.
He likes to pretend that he is reading, he'll point to a letter of a word and go "T-tt--tt" trying to sound out the word.
Likes to dance and spin.
He's a naturalist. He could look out over our hill forever I think -- waiting to see a pheasant, or a duck, any birds, bunnies.
He loves rocks.
Oh my boys, I do love them, and I love watching them grown and learn. Well that made me feel a bit better.. just thinking of my boys and how wonderful and fun they are :)
So much depends upon the red line.
For all my misgivings,
For all my misdoings,
And especially my misspellings!
I blame spell check.
I think people are confused when they learn that I majored in English. They think I am a person that is good at spelling, grammar, -- bah. I was more into the critical analysis, poetry dissecting part of the very vague major of English.
So I was writing something for someone tonight (mums), and there were a million red lines glaring at me, so that's where my scribble comes from.
For actual poetry:
The Red Wheelbarrow
William Robert Williams
so much depends upon
a red wheel barrow
glazed with rain water
beside the white chickens.
Knitwits and Cronies
Meet some members of the Knitwits. I just smile whenever I think of this uproarious group. We rotate houses and meet once a week to knit, chat and laugh. We have frequent calls from worried husbands making sure that we're "ok." They can't believe we stay out so late! -- If they could only learn the secret.
I love this sequence: Smile ladies!
Ok, good that's over, put the glasses back on, back to knitting ... wait!
Jeffrey!
Knitwits is such a sanity saver. As much as we all love our kids, it's nice having some adult conversation! -- Or as Jeff would say "hen pecking."
Our little cronies.
I want to squish them all. They're such a cute little pack. Last Saturday we watched the Holmes boys while Karen was spoiled for her birthday :) -- It's fun now that the boys are old enough to have friends.
We had a cars themed night ... brought out the bin of cars and race track ...
... made popcorn ...
... And topped off the evening watching CARS; what a boys night out ... Seth still talks about this evening. He had so much fun.
And this is just a miracle, so I thought I'd share, that Seth took a nap! Something which hasn't happen for like a year. Poor kid, he was exhausted!
Might I add that this picture depicts Seth to the tee... mismatched, shirt tucked into shorts that are positioned WAY too high, Richard Scary and baby bear. This boy is too cute.
Ok, good that's over, put the glasses back on, back to knitting ... wait!
Jeffrey!
Knitwits is such a sanity saver. As much as we all love our kids, it's nice having some adult conversation! -- Or as Jeff would say "hen pecking."
Our little cronies.
I want to squish them all. They're such a cute little pack. Last Saturday we watched the Holmes boys while Karen was spoiled for her birthday :) -- It's fun now that the boys are old enough to have friends.
We had a cars themed night ... brought out the bin of cars and race track ...
... made popcorn ...
... And topped off the evening watching CARS; what a boys night out ... Seth still talks about this evening. He had so much fun.
And this is just a miracle, so I thought I'd share, that Seth took a nap! Something which hasn't happen for like a year. Poor kid, he was exhausted!
Might I add that this picture depicts Seth to the tee... mismatched, shirt tucked into shorts that are positioned WAY too high, Richard Scary and baby bear. This boy is too cute.
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