Revelations

Not of the biblical kind though.  More of the parental kind.

Saturday, I needed a little "me time" so I took myself to lunch.  The diner I chose just happened to be near our branch of the MSPCA, so I just HAD to stop in.  Because I'm that type of person.  We used to have two kitties, but they passed away in 2008 and 2009, and we have not replaced them because of the children.  Well, because of one certain precocious child in particular. But I really miss having kitties, and hope to add a couple to our home SOON.  But that certain precocious child is still precocious, and I think it will take time to find just the right kitties.  The MSPCA (and I imagine othe shelters as well) have info cards on the animals, so you can see their history (if known) and disposition.  One of the items of concern is whether or not they are good with children.  99% of the time, "babies and toddlers" is not checked off or says NO in big fat letters. Often with and exclamation point as well!  Hence why it will most likely be some time before we are able to adopt a pair.  But  most of the time "older children" IS checked off or has a YES next to it.  The category in between is what led to my revelation.  "School Aged Children".  Sometimes yes, sometimes no.  I was skipping over those as well (OK, I wasn't skipping over them, I oohed and aahed over each and every kitty!), until it hit me.  Had JT been born 14 days earlier, or if we lived in another state, he WOULD be school aged!  Heck, we just registered him for kindergarten the other day, so maybe that makes him "school-aged" already.

So, can someone please tell me how this sweet little baby boy weighing 7 lbs 14 oz and measuring 21.5 inches

is now this big boy that weighs about 50 lbs and is at least 48 inches?????

Thoughts from the Grocery Store

The new item you've been wanting try that's on sale and for which you have a kick-ass coupon is out of stock.  There will be plenty on the shelf when you think to look again, it is no longer on sale and the coupon is expired.

The reason all that half and half in the half gallon carton is on sale (even the fat free kind you use!) is because the usually long expiration dates are getting close.

Other shoppers are more important than you.  Therefore, it is perfectly acceptable for them to leave their cart(s) parked in such a way as to prevent you from passing by.  And they are also allowed to give you a dirty look for touching their cart to move it.

The employees stocking the shelves will deposit an 8 foot tall stack of boxes right in front of the shelf from which you want to grab something.

Phew! You're not the only one that sings along and dances to the piped in oldies.

Oh goody!  They have a few packages of chicken feet today!

I remember the days when cabbage was on sale for $0.10 per pound for St. Patrick's day. Now it's a whopping $0.25 per pound!

Is that pre-teen boy in line with his Mom in front of you a.) home-schooled  b.)skipping school or c.) home sick (he does have awfully casual pants on that could be PJ's) and therefore spreading his germs to everyone in the store? 

To the bagger: I provided more than enough bags to hold my groceries.  There is no need to put all of the heavy items into one bag just because they "fit."  Perhaps some of those items could have been placed in the bag that held only a roll of aluminum foil.  Or maybe into one of the EMPTY bags.

You know you look frazzled when instead of telling you the usual "you're going to miss this age" the nice elderly lady parked next to you says "It's going to be one of those days.  I don't miss it at all", as she watches you wrestle your screaming and kicking 2 year-old into his car seat (all because you wouldn't allow him to open his door all the way and dent the nice elderly lady's car).

The Little One

Someone enjoyed his breakfast the other day.

And yes, he also needs a haircut!  But that won't happen as I had planned today, since he is not feeling well. After having some tummy troubles yesterday - and being extra snuggly and cuddly, which I can't say I minded one bit! - he now has a cold.  So we'll save the trip to Snip-Its for next week.  Since we are supposed to get even MORE SNOW tomorrow! When is Spring???

snow dayS

Remember in my last post, how I said I was not so fond of winter?  Well, I think mother nature was laughing at me this week.

The view from our back door Wednesday morning.

Depending on which source you consulted, we got somewhere between 19 and 22 inches in less than 24 hours. School was canceled for 2 days (and almost a third!).  The boys of course love it.  And I must admit, watching them maneuver through snow up their waists in some spots is pretty funny.

 

But really, I'm done. So Mother Nature - I respect you and all of your power. But please, have pity on me.  Give us a few moderate snow storms to keep the plowers in business, but no more of this crazy blizzard nonsense for the rest of the season.  We get the point.

My Weekend

It's winter.  To be honest...I hate winter, for the most part.  I don't like being cold, and I don't like dealing with snow.  But I live in New England and can't see myself living anywhere else.  I love having four distinct seasons, my favorite being fall.  The cool air and beautiful colors get me every year.  But back to right now and winter.  During the week, I can not avoid "dealing with" winter.  I must get out there to bring JT to preK, or supervise playing in the snow, or run errands, etc. - you know the drill.  But on weekends, since my dear hubby JC is home during the day and does his share of "Dad duty", I can barricade myself inside on Friday afternoon and not step foot outside again until Monday morning.  I try not to do that too often, but this weekend that was pretty much the story.  So how did I fill my time?

I made Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese for the second time in my life.

Steaming hot Ricotta, draining the whey off.

I allowed the destruction of many poor, little green pigs by some birds with attitude.

JT playing "Angry Birds" on my iPod Touch.

I made some lasagna with the above-mentioned cheeses, as well some homemade sauce.

Wish I had left more mozzarella cheese to put on top, but it was still yummy.

And I did a little laundry (though it still needs to be folded!), washed a few dishes, did general "Mom" type stuff, and may have spent too much time a little bit of time on facebook .