Done

I am going to the pool with the kids.
I am going to watch Petite Java jump off the side
slide down the slide
just be happy that they are home
play in the pool
make a great dinner
enjoy summer
stop being pissed about days prior

UGHH

Information from my Kids after being away

• Peitite Java learned some negative things about Rockobomba
• So did Blue Java
• Yes they told them that he is only the Pres. by one vote
• The kids each cried at least once for us but didn't call
• Pepsi and Dr. Pepper were the drinks of choice
• It feels better to cover all of your bug bites with band aids
• Pepto and Pepsi is a new remedy for a tummy ache

Seriously

I love how my kids do not call when they are away and my in-laws don't call me either.
This is another reason why they drive me crazy.
Maybe they should answer the phone.

To Grandma's House they GO

Ok so I am meeting Grande's parents half way today to give them the kids until Monday.
I packed a minimum amount of clothes, 2 swimsuits, Blue Java's cell phone and charger, and a checklist so everything comes back.
I went with soft cotton dresses that can handle stains and can live without Pretreater.
Blue Java has just enough shorts and shirts.
Grande's mom in years past has "lost" clothes only to have them reappear years later. Yes years later, she will offer Blue Java size 3 undies with Bob the Builder, or size 4 swim trunks that no longer fit. OR another shirt from who knows where, that she will swear is yours and you know for a fact it isn't bc you wouldn't never spend money on such an item.
When you call as soon as you realize the items are missing she has no idea what you are talking about.
I'm supposed to pack sweatshirts for the beach but am having trouble finding one for Petite. Blue Java has a couple of cheesy beach hooodies with the name of the beach on the back(they purchased and Petite doesn't have sweatshirts). She has a white monogrammed sweater but it will not come back white.
And I do not like it when my MIL washes the kids clothes. She uses the wrong detergent and lots of fabric softener. Blue Java needs Free and Clear for his sensitive skin, and for obvious reasons we do not use Fabric Softener on Underware for anyone!!
Off we go!

Observations from a Water Park

My Personal thoughts not exactly PC, Observations

• IF you can think it, someone can tattoo it
• One woman had stars tatooed from her boobs to her waist down the side
• I wanted to salute her-not really
• There are many many types of swimwear out there
• I don't think it is necessary to accessorize at a water park
• In some homes it is appropriate to grab your moms boob and jiggle it to get her attention(the kid was around 6)
• Unless there is a medical reason A CHILD OVER 7 should not wear a swim vest to go down the slides, they should be in swim lessons.
• I am sure that made someone mad
• Locker Rentals are 10 bucks with a $10 deposit! We took our chances and left our bags on our table
• A day in water=a good nights sleep

When in Rome....

Earlier in the week when we went hiking Petite Java and I were far far behind. She was also wearing Mary Jane Crocs which added to the delay.
The past few days have been rainy so we did some local shopping at Wal-Mart and stopped at a consignment store.
I bought Petite Java Nerf sandals with several velcro straps from the boys section and scored a Maya Black Sling at the Consignment Store for $15(I have two backpack carriers at home but didn't bring either so I wasn't going to purchase a third).This is the part that's out of the box for me. I was definately a baby wearer but never interested in the sling. I have looked online twice and did a practice run to make sure she is secure. Keep your fingers crossed.
I am going to wear her on my back in the sling when she gets tired and after promising that she only has to wear the shoes hiking and in the river she tearfully put them on.
We are leaving soon to go Hike Hike Hiking, Hiking in the woods-my new favorite song.
We are quite the trio in our mountain gear. Blue Java loves his Camel Back and any opportuinity he has to use it. It was his favorite birthday gift last year.
We will leave on Saturday to see Grande Java and then off to Great Wolf on Sunday.

Mountain Life

The kids are having a great time on our mountain vacation.
Petite Java is a fashion model hiking the trails and Blue Java has an outdoor gene that must be from a distant relative bc it is not from his parents.
Grande Java did not make the trip for the week but we are meeting him at a surprise destination for the kids.
We have seen snakes, deer, frogs, a large snapping turtle, beavers,woodchucks, and caught trout.
We have been hiking, and let the kids take breaks in the river. Today we took them to a gem mine and they loved it.
We are with another family and having a great time.
The big kids have been given some freedom here as we are in a gated community with only one entrance. Today we let them walk together, with a cell phone of course. They were promptly back minutes before their ETA.
Everyone is getting along great, there were three families here over the weekend and we are now back to our usual two.
Life is good, but would probably be less exhausting if Grande Java were here-well maybe not!!

Happy Go Lucky and pre tween angst

Petite Java has to be the happiest kid in America right now.
Blue Java is unhappy, angry, and never truly satisfied.
Any request is met by a sigh, huff, and a puff followed by short stomps. HE does it thoughtfully so as not to get yelled at for stomping, but I know he is stomping.
I am happy. The kids seem to both be pretty happy when we are at the pool. They have summer friends and the snack bar is open. I have cut back on pool food but they do get ice cream at the end of the day.
Our friend Morrie is on the up this week. It was great to see him. The kids played ball with the residents, and before lunch Morrie and I caught up on Facebook.
The kids leave for the mountains today and I will meet them tomorrow after work.

First Day

So Day 1 of Summer Vacation with Blue Java and he is on restriction.
No computer, wii, or any other game systems.
Added more chores and adivised him to go ahead and get started on his summer reading.
This sense of entitlement stops now-hopefully.
We are heading to the mountains this week, the kids leave tomorrow.
I am going to have heated episodes with Petite Java while there because there will be a few days when she will have to wear shorts, she will not be able to hike in a dress!!

I know I am an Adult BUT

So I was on FB this morning, and this person from my after hs days is a mutual friends friend.
I can not stand her. She caused so much misery for me and I still cringe when I see her face and name on FB.
She had a baby right after hs, and years later I was dating this guy on and off, and she told him he was the father. Not such a great situation when you are dating someone.
The strange thing was he was in the Army, about 30 minutes from where we grew up but the girl and I lived in the same neighborhood.
So a short time later I met someone through a friend and he told me he used to date her......he's the father.
Anyway-I still cringe when I see her name on FB.

Blue Java

Blue Java loves swim team practice. Yes I did sign him up first and tell him second but that's my special way with Blue Java.
He would rather be home on the computer, DS, Wii or any other thing that involves electricity.
Petite Java is going under water.
I love the smell of sunscreen and chlorine on my kids.
Blue Java's freckles are fantastic.
I just finished 3 Willows by the same author as the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Series.
If you've read the series you will enjoy this one.
I like teenage books--I think it's from Scholastic Book Fair and working with Middle School Kids.
My pity party from last week is over.

Why?

Ok-
Petite Java is now 4 years old. Why does my mil still not know how to spell her name? It's really not extravagant and I think she has no idea what her middle name is, seeing how she puts a space in her name.
Come to think of it, she still spells my first name wrong, doesn't realize my last name has a hyphen.

Having Great Girlfriends is the best medicine

I have made the best of friends in Bisquitville and kept my BFF regardless of distance.
Today I touched base with so many of you on different things going on in my life.
I delivered Meals with a new friend.
I brought Petite Java and a friend to the pool so she could have swim lessons.
Storm and I hit the semi annual sale at Bath and Body Works after salads at Panera, where she listened to me bitch and moan.
I met two friends and their kids at the park after telling them I probably wasn't going to meet up with them bc I was in a foul mood. We had a great time catching up and discussing whether or not someone was a Whiskey? Come to find out it means the same as a little red.
Another friend picked up a gift for me so it was one less thing for me to do.
My BFF encouraged me to be PTA President Elect, telling me that it is so me, SGA Queen and all. I will let the school know on Monday. It just means the year I am Pres., Petite Java will be in Kindergarden.
The Countess came over and hung out while I fiddled in the kitchen and we gabbed and watched Oprah. She left me cookies and a sweet note.
I hope they all know that I strive to be that same friend that they are to me.

Yes today I am a little bit of an Angry Housewife

I know I am being a brat. Yes I can admit that.
Since it feels like the economy has taken a large crap on my family along with everyone else, I am now going to drive a sedan.
Yup. I know I shouldn't bitch.
BUT-
I love my truck.
My lovely husband has a car, which I didn't give two shits about bc I love my truck and he was supposed to drive this car. I didn't have much of an opinion about what he was going to drive.
This car without a sunroof, and seats 4.
Right before school gets out when I am used to having a full truck of 7-8.
Right before travel.
Positive-One car payment.
Negative-We had one before he bought said car.
Positive-I never have a vehicle long enough for me to get that mad.
Negative-I am still mad.
Positive-I get to stay home with the kids but did start working once a week.

Ok--I feel better already.

Java People Drive Me Nuts

Blue Java-
Wanted to know why I didn't sign him up for Dive team too
Had another tummy ache at 7:50-right before school
Grande Java-
Asked if I could get my truck cleaned while Petite Java is at school
Would that be in September bc school got out last week!
Petite Java-
Bitching that she doesn't have swim lessons until Thursday, slept for 8 out of her usual 12 hours
On the plus side
Blue Java-
Had fun at swim practice
Grande Java-
Makes coffee everyday
Wakes me up everyday so I don't have to set an alarm
He even calls back 10 inutes later to make sure I am up
Petite Java-
Goes under water this year
Loves the pool

Sometimes there are no choices

Blue Java is on his way to school pissed that he has swim team practice. He didn't want to swim on the team this year but most of you know Blue Java rarely wants to do anything that is my idea-as far as extra curricular. If there was a Video Gaming Club, he would be President.
The chicken pox is going around town. It is definately wait and see. The kids have been vaccinated against them, but it doesn't mean they won't get them.
I made a trip to see my BFF and managed to do it without my MIL knowing.
SO FAR.
My MIL isn't good at sharing and it has never occured to her that my friends would like to see the kids. Sometimes I have to be sneaky. I have tried to visit both on short visits but it never works. They are late bringing them to me, or just won't answer their cell-even better.
I think they are coming to visit this weekend-which is why I had to be sneaky bc two weekends in a row would be painful.