But apparently that's what the kids' bio father thinks I am.
He told Pickles he would have him "tattooed up" before the end of the year.
He also corrected what they call themselves, referring to them by their birth names.
Promised the girls every expensive electronic device under the sun.
My brain is tired. My heart is heavy.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Bio Family found the kids on Facebook
I got a facebook freind request from the bio cousin of my youngest kids this morning. By tonight their father sent my son a friend request.
I'm absolutely in shock. I knew it would be possible for them to find them... I guess I just don't know.
I added their cousin as a friend.
I'm just stunned. My son was ok with adding his dad, but doesn't want anything to do with the cousin.
I'm absolutely in shock. I knew it would be possible for them to find them... I guess I just don't know.
I added their cousin as a friend.
I'm just stunned. My son was ok with adding his dad, but doesn't want anything to do with the cousin.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Been Caught Stealing....
Again!
Our babysitter took the twins and two of their friends to the local waterpark. While the sitter and Pinky were in the changing area changing clothes Daisy wandered over to the gift shop and took a necklace and bracelet. She was caught by security.
Because of her age they did not press charges. If she had been twelve, they would have called the police.
Her punishment from me is that she is banned from the waterpark for a year, and she is banned from going into any store until the end of this year AND if she has to go into a store she cannot walk around by herself and she has to keep both hands on the shopping cart at all times.
I thought we had worked through this. There hadn't been any stealing incidents (that I knew of) since last year. She had money earlier this week. I lowered her allowance because she refuses to her chores and when she does do them I have to ask her five times just to get her moving.
She didn't even seem phased by the whole situation. No fear. No remorse. No regret.
What am I going to do with this kid ??
Our babysitter took the twins and two of their friends to the local waterpark. While the sitter and Pinky were in the changing area changing clothes Daisy wandered over to the gift shop and took a necklace and bracelet. She was caught by security.
Because of her age they did not press charges. If she had been twelve, they would have called the police.
Her punishment from me is that she is banned from the waterpark for a year, and she is banned from going into any store until the end of this year AND if she has to go into a store she cannot walk around by herself and she has to keep both hands on the shopping cart at all times.
I thought we had worked through this. There hadn't been any stealing incidents (that I knew of) since last year. She had money earlier this week. I lowered her allowance because she refuses to her chores and when she does do them I have to ask her five times just to get her moving.
She didn't even seem phased by the whole situation. No fear. No remorse. No regret.
What am I going to do with this kid ??
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Family Meeting
I love family meetings. It puts everybody on the same page. Helps me to map out my expectations and let's the kids have an opportunity to vent and talk. There are only two simple rules. 1. Everyone has a chance to talk. 2.No one can get in trouble for what they say, as long as they say it in a respectful way.
We talked about back-to-school shopping. I explained to them how much money was available (not much), we talked about types of shoes and clothing they would be able to get.
We talked about household issues. Chores and keeping the house clean. We also had to review the house rules, because some folks have selective memory.
It ended up being a really good, hopefully productive meeting.
Next stop....The dreaded back-to-school shopping. *screams*
I hate back to school shopping. I absolutely unequivocally hate it.
The teens do pretty good, I can tell them what their budget is and they normally stick to it. I've taught them to shop sales and clearance. They usually do a pretty good job.
The littles....wellllll.....that is a totally different story. A back-to-school shopping trip usually ends up in anger, pouting and possible tears. They like to go to EVERY store in SEVERAL malls. Because they are looking for "the perfect outfit". They have to look at every shoe in every shoe store. It has never ending up being a fun time. (at least not for me)
I've tried buying some of their clothes and shoes online. The problem with shopping online is you just can't get a good feel for the clothes and you can't tell what it looks like on you.
They've grown so much over the summer, I know they need to try on some stuff.
Sigh.....
We talked about back-to-school shopping. I explained to them how much money was available (not much), we talked about types of shoes and clothing they would be able to get.
We talked about household issues. Chores and keeping the house clean. We also had to review the house rules, because some folks have selective memory.
It ended up being a really good, hopefully productive meeting.
Next stop....The dreaded back-to-school shopping. *screams*
I hate back to school shopping. I absolutely unequivocally hate it.
The teens do pretty good, I can tell them what their budget is and they normally stick to it. I've taught them to shop sales and clearance. They usually do a pretty good job.
The littles....wellllll.....that is a totally different story. A back-to-school shopping trip usually ends up in anger, pouting and possible tears. They like to go to EVERY store in SEVERAL malls. Because they are looking for "the perfect outfit". They have to look at every shoe in every shoe store. It has never ending up being a fun time. (at least not for me)
I've tried buying some of their clothes and shoes online. The problem with shopping online is you just can't get a good feel for the clothes and you can't tell what it looks like on you.
They've grown so much over the summer, I know they need to try on some stuff.
Sigh.....
Sunday, July 18, 2010
100 Things About Me
1. I think too much.
2. My favorite colors are purple, blue and pink.
3. I like dogs and my family owns three.
4. I wrote poetry in high school.
5. I used to draw and paint.
6. I procrastinate....alot.
7. I love to read.
8. I hate drama.
9. I've got four adopted kids.
10. I love to travel.
11. I want to travel around the world.
12. I spend a lot of time online.
13. I don't date.
14. I hate paying bills.
15. I love to cook.
16. When I was a teen, I owned my own home bakery.
17. I hate talking on the phone.
18. Sad movies make me cry.
19. I dream about opening an art studio for kids.
20. I love ice cream !
21. I still watch cartoons.
22. People think I'm funny.
23. I like to write stories, but I never finish writing them.
24. I think Robert Downey Jr. has beautiful brown eyes.
25. I like oatmeal cookies.
26. I could be comfortable living on a deserted island. (as long as I had Internet and books to read. lol)
27. I started working when I was 12. (delivering newspapers)
28. My mother was my best friend.
29. I'm impatient.
30. I'm quirky.
31. I like cinnamon and sugar on my peanut butter sandwiches.
32. I speak a little french. (just a little)
33. I hate when people use my stuff without asking.
34. I love learning new things.
35. I like staying in hotels.
36. I love camping.
37. The beach is my favorite vacation.
38. I hate 2% milk.
39. I love kid's cereals.
40. I love Italian food.
41. I love Mexican food.
42. I love Asian food.
43. I could eat lasagna every day.
44. I don't like to go to restaurants by myself.
45. I didn't go into a bar till I was 30.
46. Kit Kat's and Twix are my favorite candy bars.
47. I hate math.
48. I love science.
49. When I was a kid I wanted to be a parapsychologist. (someone who studies paranormal activity)
50. I once lived in a haunted house .
51. My room is cluttered.
52. There's a tv in every room in my house except the bathroom and laundry room.
53. I watch tv once or twice per week.
54. I work as a custodian.
55. I've been a janitor/custodian for 15 years.
56. I don't like being a custodian....it's boring.
57. I wish I had went to college.
58. I like cold pizza for breakfast.
59. I don't wear a watch.
60. I have big feet (size 11w)
61. I'd live in Hawaii or Australia if I could.
62. I can't swim.
63. I'm afraid of heights.
64. I don't like roller coasters.
65. I only go to amusement parks and fairs for the food.
66. I wish I were a better parent.
67. I like iced coffee
68. I don't like cream-filled donuts.
69. I love the mini-donuts they sell at fairs.
70. I like to stare at the moonlit sky.
71. I think tornado-chasing is a cool job.
72. I like to throw parties.
73. I hate doing laundry.
74. I check my facebook page every day.
75. I hate getting up early.
76. I don't balance my checkbook.
77. I love to scrapbook.
78. I don't iron clothes.
79. I always wanted ten kids.
80. My favorite movie is 'Yours, Mine and Ours' (the old one, not the new one)
81. I like big old houses.
82. I like being single.
83. I'd rather be cold than hot.
84. I like walking around barefoot.
85. I love Bath and Body Works products.
86. I've never had a pedicure or manicure.
87. I've always wanted to go horseback riding.
88. My second favorite movie is 'The Lion King'
89. When I grow up I want to change the world.
90. I like to sing.
91. I like video games.
92. I don't like bubblegum.
93. I hate going to the doctor.
94. I like peace and quiet.
95. I hate to be ignored.
96. Being at home makes me happy.
97. I miss my mom every day.
98. I think raising teens is harder than raising little kids.
99. I've always wanted to go on a train ride.
100. I've never flew in a plane.
Yay!! I'm finished.
2. My favorite colors are purple, blue and pink.
3. I like dogs and my family owns three.
4. I wrote poetry in high school.
5. I used to draw and paint.
6. I procrastinate....alot.
7. I love to read.
8. I hate drama.
9. I've got four adopted kids.
10. I love to travel.
11. I want to travel around the world.
12. I spend a lot of time online.
13. I don't date.
14. I hate paying bills.
15. I love to cook.
16. When I was a teen, I owned my own home bakery.
17. I hate talking on the phone.
18. Sad movies make me cry.
19. I dream about opening an art studio for kids.
20. I love ice cream !
21. I still watch cartoons.
22. People think I'm funny.
23. I like to write stories, but I never finish writing them.
24. I think Robert Downey Jr. has beautiful brown eyes.
25. I like oatmeal cookies.
26. I could be comfortable living on a deserted island. (as long as I had Internet and books to read. lol)
27. I started working when I was 12. (delivering newspapers)
28. My mother was my best friend.
29. I'm impatient.
30. I'm quirky.
31. I like cinnamon and sugar on my peanut butter sandwiches.
32. I speak a little french. (just a little)
33. I hate when people use my stuff without asking.
34. I love learning new things.
35. I like staying in hotels.
36. I love camping.
37. The beach is my favorite vacation.
38. I hate 2% milk.
39. I love kid's cereals.
40. I love Italian food.
41. I love Mexican food.
42. I love Asian food.
43. I could eat lasagna every day.
44. I don't like to go to restaurants by myself.
45. I didn't go into a bar till I was 30.
46. Kit Kat's and Twix are my favorite candy bars.
47. I hate math.
48. I love science.
49. When I was a kid I wanted to be a parapsychologist. (someone who studies paranormal activity)
50. I once lived in a haunted house .
51. My room is cluttered.
52. There's a tv in every room in my house except the bathroom and laundry room.
53. I watch tv once or twice per week.
54. I work as a custodian.
55. I've been a janitor/custodian for 15 years.
56. I don't like being a custodian....it's boring.
57. I wish I had went to college.
58. I like cold pizza for breakfast.
59. I don't wear a watch.
60. I have big feet (size 11w)
61. I'd live in Hawaii or Australia if I could.
62. I can't swim.
63. I'm afraid of heights.
64. I don't like roller coasters.
65. I only go to amusement parks and fairs for the food.
66. I wish I were a better parent.
67. I like iced coffee
68. I don't like cream-filled donuts.
69. I love the mini-donuts they sell at fairs.
70. I like to stare at the moonlit sky.
71. I think tornado-chasing is a cool job.
72. I like to throw parties.
73. I hate doing laundry.
74. I check my facebook page every day.
75. I hate getting up early.
76. I don't balance my checkbook.
77. I love to scrapbook.
78. I don't iron clothes.
79. I always wanted ten kids.
80. My favorite movie is 'Yours, Mine and Ours' (the old one, not the new one)
81. I like big old houses.
82. I like being single.
83. I'd rather be cold than hot.
84. I like walking around barefoot.
85. I love Bath and Body Works products.
86. I've never had a pedicure or manicure.
87. I've always wanted to go horseback riding.
88. My second favorite movie is 'The Lion King'
89. When I grow up I want to change the world.
90. I like to sing.
91. I like video games.
92. I don't like bubblegum.
93. I hate going to the doctor.
94. I like peace and quiet.
95. I hate to be ignored.
96. Being at home makes me happy.
97. I miss my mom every day.
98. I think raising teens is harder than raising little kids.
99. I've always wanted to go on a train ride.
100. I've never flew in a plane.
Yay!! I'm finished.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
When I Grow Up
It seems kinda funny for a 37 year old to wonder what she wants to do when she grows up, but I am wondering...
I always pictured myself travelling the world, kids in tow or sitting in a park, my entire family sketching in our sketch books. Pondering how the light reflects off the trees.
Instead I have a job I tolerate, a co-worker who makes me consider murder....daily. A life that is not as fulfilling as I'd like it to be. We've done so much this year and I feel pretty good about our adventures, but they've only left me wanting more. It's like a hunger I can't satisfy.... a thirst that can't be quenched.
If I could, I'd sell the house and spend a year travelling the world.
Maybe I'm feeling my mortality. Maybe it's because the kids are growing up. Whatever it is...I just don't feel settled anymore. My mind constantly says "let's go, let's go".
Maybe I just need a change of scenery. A new venue.
I have no idea what it is, but it feels almost primal. I feel like I should be anywhere, but where I am now.
I always pictured myself travelling the world, kids in tow or sitting in a park, my entire family sketching in our sketch books. Pondering how the light reflects off the trees.
Instead I have a job I tolerate, a co-worker who makes me consider murder....daily. A life that is not as fulfilling as I'd like it to be. We've done so much this year and I feel pretty good about our adventures, but they've only left me wanting more. It's like a hunger I can't satisfy.... a thirst that can't be quenched.
If I could, I'd sell the house and spend a year travelling the world.
Maybe I'm feeling my mortality. Maybe it's because the kids are growing up. Whatever it is...I just don't feel settled anymore. My mind constantly says "let's go, let's go".
Maybe I just need a change of scenery. A new venue.
I have no idea what it is, but it feels almost primal. I feel like I should be anywhere, but where I am now.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Dogs and Puppies
Last weekend we got a new family member. Her name is Java and she is a 7 week old Labrador/shepherd mix. She's such a cute little critter. Full of puppy energy and sharp puppy teeth. Our 2 year old Pit/Rot mix Rowdy can't stand her. He has been afraid of her since the day she came home.
Yesterday we loaded up Java, Rowdy and two of Java's siblings (who belong to my sister and niece) and went to get everybody their vaccinations. Rowdy has never ridden in a car before. He weighs about 60-70 pounds and he practically sat on my lap the entire ride to the vet. He also drooled uncontrollably. He drooled on my shirt, my arm and most of the front seat of the car. He also drooled out the car window. (sorry to any vehicles behind us or next to us....I'm sure you didn't know you would wander into a Rowdy-powered car wash.)
We finally made it to the clinic and unloaded everybody. They all behaved themselves and got their shots. Then we had to load everybody up and bring the home. By the time I got back I was fur covered and wet from Rowdy drool. A good time was had by all. LOL
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