Saturday with the lil' monkeys!

For some reason, Vanessa thought it would be a good idea to dip Jeff's Hot Wheels cars into some ketchup and then drive said cars all over the living room carpet. And, just after I'd cleaned the living room! I'm sure it made sense in her mind, but when she actually put it in motion, I think even she was perplexed by her actions!

We spent the rest of the day being cooped up in the house, driving each other crazy, which really didn't take much. Plus, the kids were hell bent on being annoying; I suggested lots of stuff for them to do (video games, drawing, watching a movie, etc.), but each suggestion was met with a resounding, "NO!"

*sigh* If I duct tape them to the wall will I get into trouble?

Nevermind, don't answer that.

Pajamas and sledding and sleepovers, oh my!

The weekend is now upon us and I can already feel my body relaxing. Well, that is until I think of what awaits me back at home (cleaning! Ugh!), and...yah! there goes my shoulders! Sigh.

Well, at least the kids are sleeping over at the 'rents house tonight. Hopefully it includes Jeff, but he's constantly changing his mind. I guess it all depends on who's asking him, lol. If it's me, he says no. But, if Tutu asks, then it's a loud, resounding, "YES!" Hmm, making if I ask him while he's taking a bath, lol.

Ryan went sledding today with the Webelos and I think he had fun. Well, he says he did, even after flying off his sled and plowing through the snow. Worrisome for me, but to him, BEST THING EVER! Lol, weirdo! ;-)

It was also Pajama Day at school for the kids, which Vanessa took really seriously. She didn't change out of her pj's this morning and kept reminding me that it was okay because "It's Pajama Day at school, mama!" Really? I hadn't noticed with you constantly telling me, princess? Lol!

Nazi Zombies!!

Super Bowl came and went and I totally missed it. Not that I was waiting for it or anything, but yes, I did not watch the Super Bowl. Jeffrey didn't take a nap, mainly because we were in church during his naptime, and even after we headed over to my parents' house, he still didn't fall asleep on the way.

So once we arrived, I put Jeff down for a nap and promptly fell asleep, too. I blame my mom's bed and her electric blanket, lol. Anyway, after our long nap, Jeff and I woke up to discover Super Bowl was done and everyone was gathered in the living room playing an XBox game.

Which game, you might ask?

Call of Duty 4...but the version with nazi zombies.

Yes, you read that correctly. Nazi zombies.

Fred got Ryan and Ethan to play together, sat back and promptly began to laugh his head off at their antics. Needless to say, the boys didn't pass many levels, but it was pure entertainment. And yes, there's violence and some bloody scenes (zombies, duh!), but I'm not too worried about my boys playing the game. It's not like they sit there all day and play it or are addicted. Purely entertainment.

For them and me, apparently, lol.

It's Friday!

Survived the week, but just barely. These kids really need to realize that their mommy needs to be pampered. Or at least not driven crazy so much!

Ryan has been working at my parents' restaurant, so he's been occupied. The other three...well, not so much. Well, if you count ticking each other off and screaming as being occupied, then yeah, they've been busy.

Is it bad that I'm glad it's Friday, which means sleepover night at Papa & Tutu's? ;-)

A new week begins

And, it'll probably be just like last week where we'll spend all day at Papa & Tutu's house while Ryan works at the restaurant. Which also means our house will remain chaotic and messy and even a bit disgusting. Have I mentioned that I'm not much of a housekeeper?

Tis true.

But, as long as the kids are happy and not fighting with each other, I guess being at someone else's house while ours is less than presentable is alright with me. Oh, who am I kidding? Any excuse for me not to do housework is always a plus in my book!

Plus, the kids are always complaining that our house is boring, which makes me scratch my head in confusion. The entire basement is set up for their entertainment (theater room with video game consoles, craft room, lots of toys, etc.) and yet, when they're off-track from school there's nothing to do at our house. I really don't get it.

Sigh.

Oh, well.

Is it the weekend yet?