Today was a perfect Springtime day...warm and sunny. John even got a sunburn!
We slept in a little (the norm whenever possible) then started to work. John power-washed a bunch of the outdoor furniture, we have a pile as we kept the tables, chairs and benches that belong to this house. They're teak so they need attention. He started oiling a few of them but by then, he was burning out on top of being sunburned!
I hit the kitchen cupboards and reorganized the pantry. Lilian won't recognize the place!
The girls had soccer almost all day and Jake helped John a bit before jumping in the swimming pool. Then Jake and I walked over to a friend's house to drop Jake off for a sleepover.
The girls, John and I went out for dinner. It's been a very long time since just the four of us went on a dinner outing together. We went to our favourite date restaurant and introduced the girls to our favourite waiter! :-)
Other than John emptying our water tank with his power washer, it was a picture perfect Spring day!!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
Waiting's No Fun
Lisette won't find out about the play until Monday...patience is a virtue though!
John and I went to the Embassy today to get some paperwork completed - like that ever happens! He did get it started though.
Back home we picked up Jake after chess and settled in at home for the night. Nicole has a friend (a boy, much to John's chagrin!) over but the rest of us aren't going anywhere for a change. Yeah!
Right now we're watching "The DaVinci Code" because "National Treasure" is over. If every weekend could start off so relaxingly!!
John and I went to the Embassy today to get some paperwork completed - like that ever happens! He did get it started though.
Back home we picked up Jake after chess and settled in at home for the night. Nicole has a friend (a boy, much to John's chagrin!) over but the rest of us aren't going anywhere for a change. Yeah!
Right now we're watching "The DaVinci Code" because "National Treasure" is over. If every weekend could start off so relaxingly!!
Spring!!
I'm absolutely singing today!! I love this weather!!
No word on the play part yet...we're hoping not to wait over the weekend! I think I'm more nervous than Lisette is. :-)
Last night John and I zipped out for a late dinner - my head was swimming after working on the computer all day looking for house rentals and checking out schools, making maps and separating the "serious to look at" houses from the "if they don't work out" houses. No wonder real estate agents ask for so much money!!
This morning I met a few friends for breakfast. We decided that from now on we'd "walk and talk" instead of sitting on our butts and eating. Gotta love peer pressure!! Starting next week! Oops! I won't be here! Starting the week after that!! Yeah! LOL
No word on the play part yet...we're hoping not to wait over the weekend! I think I'm more nervous than Lisette is. :-)
Last night John and I zipped out for a late dinner - my head was swimming after working on the computer all day looking for house rentals and checking out schools, making maps and separating the "serious to look at" houses from the "if they don't work out" houses. No wonder real estate agents ask for so much money!!
This morning I met a few friends for breakfast. We decided that from now on we'd "walk and talk" instead of sitting on our butts and eating. Gotta love peer pressure!! Starting next week! Oops! I won't be here! Starting the week after that!! Yeah! LOL
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Spring is In the Air!!
It's absolutely gorgeous out - sunny and cool!!
Yesterday I spent the morning devouring the rest of "A Thousand Splendid Suns" - great read, better than "KiteRunner" though I really liked that too. Now I'm bookless again, time to pull up my Booksamillion account!
In the afternoon, Lilian had all the ingredients pulled out to make a cake - except I didn't have any baking powder. Ooops! So off to the store we went. I bought the ingredients I needed for Shepherd's Pie while we were at the grocery store and then John called and asked me to go out for lunch with him. Handy-dandy to have a maid that likes to cook now! I asked Lilian to make the mashed potatoes (nice person that I am, I peeled them while she made the cake!) so it would be a fast meal once I returned from lunch. Done! Presto Magico! Gotta love that!
Last night I vegged, having worked so hard preparing the evening meal. Ha!
Today, Lisette finds out about her spot in the school musical!!! Prayers!! Candles!! Positive thoughts!!!
Love to you all!!
Yesterday I spent the morning devouring the rest of "A Thousand Splendid Suns" - great read, better than "KiteRunner" though I really liked that too. Now I'm bookless again, time to pull up my Booksamillion account!
In the afternoon, Lilian had all the ingredients pulled out to make a cake - except I didn't have any baking powder. Ooops! So off to the store we went. I bought the ingredients I needed for Shepherd's Pie while we were at the grocery store and then John called and asked me to go out for lunch with him. Handy-dandy to have a maid that likes to cook now! I asked Lilian to make the mashed potatoes (nice person that I am, I peeled them while she made the cake!) so it would be a fast meal once I returned from lunch. Done! Presto Magico! Gotta love that!
Last night I vegged, having worked so hard preparing the evening meal. Ha!
Today, Lisette finds out about her spot in the school musical!!! Prayers!! Candles!! Positive thoughts!!!
Love to you all!!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Mellow Mellow Mellow
That's what I feel. Yesterday I met John downtown and we went with Mary to Chinatown for lunch. I was so excited about finally getting back to my favourite, fabulous Chinese restaurant and it was closed (Mondays!) so we settled for another. Not anywhere near as good but it was a nice lunch with fun conversation.
Last night I house hunted some more. Went to bed with a good book.
John slept in this morning and held me hostage with his cuddles (Ahhhhh!) as he's sick. I didn't want to disturb his slumber so I contemplated my mental list for about an hour before I couldn't stay still any longer!
Did more house hunting (can you say "Driven"?) most of the afternoon after John worked on our lame internet connection. I'm also really enjoying the book I'm reading..."A Thousand Splendid Suns" and spent plenty of time reading it today while John cursed at Fibertel.
Lilian made us a wonderful dinner - lomo (beef) with onions and peppers, curried rice and fried potatoes. No, not so dietetic but delicious!!!
Last night I house hunted some more. Went to bed with a good book.
John slept in this morning and held me hostage with his cuddles (Ahhhhh!) as he's sick. I didn't want to disturb his slumber so I contemplated my mental list for about an hour before I couldn't stay still any longer!
Did more house hunting (can you say "Driven"?) most of the afternoon after John worked on our lame internet connection. I'm also really enjoying the book I'm reading..."A Thousand Splendid Suns" and spent plenty of time reading it today while John cursed at Fibertel.
Lilian made us a wonderful dinner - lomo (beef) with onions and peppers, curried rice and fried potatoes. No, not so dietetic but delicious!!!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Boring Day
The sun was shining when we all finally arose this morning (barely morning!) and I initially wanted to have my coffee outside but the sun was not quite that warming!
Coffee at my desk it was! I spent the day searching for a home for my family next year. Our year in Argentina is starting to wind down so we need a new home! I've got it "narrowed down" to about 15. I'll keep you updated!
John did homework, the girls came and went from their rooms to the kitchen to the livingroom for a few minutes. Jake mostly hung out with John in the livingroom watching movies. We all needed some time to decompress from the last few months!
Jake needs to be chased into bed now...my eyes are tired from the computer but Lisette got me started on a good book so I think I'll bring it down here after I tuck Jake in and do some reading while keeping John company!
Sweet dreams!!
Coffee at my desk it was! I spent the day searching for a home for my family next year. Our year in Argentina is starting to wind down so we need a new home! I've got it "narrowed down" to about 15. I'll keep you updated!
John did homework, the girls came and went from their rooms to the kitchen to the livingroom for a few minutes. Jake mostly hung out with John in the livingroom watching movies. We all needed some time to decompress from the last few months!
Jake needs to be chased into bed now...my eyes are tired from the computer but Lisette got me started on a good book so I think I'll bring it down here after I tuck Jake in and do some reading while keeping John company!
Sweet dreams!!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Weekend Day One
John's parents headed home last night. We all went to say our farewells, tears, hugs and pouts by each of us to let them go. I am blessed with wonderful in-laws!!
We slept in but Nicole had to be at volleyball (and then soccer!) so that got everyone moving finally. Then we went to an Embassy Family Picnic which was a lot of fun!
Buddy got his bath, our laundry was delivered (washing machine is fixed but now there's an issue with the city water) and I had a nap. Overall - a nice day.
Now it's midnight and I'm wiped. Good thing we can sleep in again tomorrow!!
We slept in but Nicole had to be at volleyball (and then soccer!) so that got everyone moving finally. Then we went to an Embassy Family Picnic which was a lot of fun!
Buddy got his bath, our laundry was delivered (washing machine is fixed but now there's an issue with the city water) and I had a nap. Overall - a nice day.
Now it's midnight and I'm wiped. Good thing we can sleep in again tomorrow!!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Auditions!
Lisette and Nicole are auditioning for "Aida" today!!! Keep them in your prayers please! :-)
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday and Thursday!
Carmen and I have been on a romance kick - we've been watching versions of "Pride and Prejudice" including the six hour A&E version! I'm not sure it's actually six hours but it was a mini-series and wonderful!
She's feeling better but not terrific so the movies were an excellent excuse to hang out and chill. She'd never seen them, I've seen them a dozen times and wouldn't mind seeing them a dozen more.
Lisette had her hair cut last night...she now has bangs! I thought it would make her look younger, remind me of those long ago days but no - she looks older!! :-( She looks beautiful and she's thrilled with her hair!
Today Juan, Carmen and I met John downtown at Cafe Tortoni for lunch then went to Florida Street for a short time. We were home in plenty of time to meet Jake off of the bus and Juan made fried plaintains to go with the delicious batch of lentl beans he'd left simmering when we left this morning. I got a very humorous phone call from a dear, claustrophobic friend of mine back home - seems she was stuck at an Elementary school during an emergency lock-down today and was hustled and locked into a closet for an extended period. Thanks for the good laugh Kathy! Love ya!
The girls had soccer so they needed a pick up but otherwise we stuck close to home this evening. Juan had a business acquaintance drop by but that was right around the time Buddy got covered with a very foul smelling substance. I spent an hour bathing and drying him but I think we'll still have him professionally cleaned tomorrow! We're still not sure what or even how it happened but he wasn't really dirty, more wet on spots around his head that smelled of his backyard deposits. ???? Who knows? It's Buddy we're talking about.
It's late, I've showered and I'm tired! Goodnight!!
She's feeling better but not terrific so the movies were an excellent excuse to hang out and chill. She'd never seen them, I've seen them a dozen times and wouldn't mind seeing them a dozen more.
Lisette had her hair cut last night...she now has bangs! I thought it would make her look younger, remind me of those long ago days but no - she looks older!! :-( She looks beautiful and she's thrilled with her hair!
Today Juan, Carmen and I met John downtown at Cafe Tortoni for lunch then went to Florida Street for a short time. We were home in plenty of time to meet Jake off of the bus and Juan made fried plaintains to go with the delicious batch of lentl beans he'd left simmering when we left this morning. I got a very humorous phone call from a dear, claustrophobic friend of mine back home - seems she was stuck at an Elementary school during an emergency lock-down today and was hustled and locked into a closet for an extended period. Thanks for the good laugh Kathy! Love ya!
The girls had soccer so they needed a pick up but otherwise we stuck close to home this evening. Juan had a business acquaintance drop by but that was right around the time Buddy got covered with a very foul smelling substance. I spent an hour bathing and drying him but I think we'll still have him professionally cleaned tomorrow! We're still not sure what or even how it happened but he wasn't really dirty, more wet on spots around his head that smelled of his backyard deposits. ???? Who knows? It's Buddy we're talking about.
It's late, I've showered and I'm tired! Goodnight!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Downtown
I took Juan and Carmen downtown for a meeting this morning. We were late because traffic was horrendous! It was rainy so nobody walks or bikes to work. There was some kind of strike that affected public transit too. It was a mess.
After I dropped them off, I went to the Embassy to complete some of my own business and buy some goodies at the Commissary (grocery store) there.
John was planning on meeting us for lunch at 12:30 but Juan and Carmen weren't ready. As luck would have it...I was! So John and I had a cozy lunch then were joined by Juan and Carmen a little later.
We returned the baskets we rented from the lady that made chocolate hearts for Nicole's Quince. Traffic was still brutal so we didn't make it back home until 4.
Jake had tennis after school, the girls had soccer so we played taxi service before dinner. Leftovers ruled tonight although the girls had pleaded for sushi. :-)
Now I'm going to curl up with my new book and enjoy some quiet time!
After I dropped them off, I went to the Embassy to complete some of my own business and buy some goodies at the Commissary (grocery store) there.
John was planning on meeting us for lunch at 12:30 but Juan and Carmen weren't ready. As luck would have it...I was! So John and I had a cozy lunch then were joined by Juan and Carmen a little later.
We returned the baskets we rented from the lady that made chocolate hearts for Nicole's Quince. Traffic was still brutal so we didn't make it back home until 4.
Jake had tennis after school, the girls had soccer so we played taxi service before dinner. Leftovers ruled tonight although the girls had pleaded for sushi. :-)
Now I'm going to curl up with my new book and enjoy some quiet time!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Still Windy
Now it's raining too.
Carmen, Juan and I went to the mall today. We got Carmen some antibiotics (over the counter here) then picked up some groceries and had them delivered. Score!
We ate a leisurely lunch at a restaurant in the mall and talked and talked and talked. It was wonderful.
Back home I found an email from Cuqui. Michael had sat beside a gentleman on a plane who ended up knowing John. Very cool story! He was blown away that Michael was John's brother, this was shortly after having a philosophical discussion about how he didn't believe that some things were meant to be. LOL Don't you love that?
Dinner was chili with rice and an apple pie (thank you Lilian!) for dessert. Content family, full bellies and now it's bedtime!
Carmen, Juan and I went to the mall today. We got Carmen some antibiotics (over the counter here) then picked up some groceries and had them delivered. Score!
We ate a leisurely lunch at a restaurant in the mall and talked and talked and talked. It was wonderful.
Back home I found an email from Cuqui. Michael had sat beside a gentleman on a plane who ended up knowing John. Very cool story! He was blown away that Michael was John's brother, this was shortly after having a philosophical discussion about how he didn't believe that some things were meant to be. LOL Don't you love that?
Dinner was chili with rice and an apple pie (thank you Lilian!) for dessert. Content family, full bellies and now it's bedtime!
Windy Monday
It rained on Friday then it rained on Saturday then it got really, really windy. No more rain on Sunday but it's still windy this morning.
John and I got back from a lovely weekend in the city yesterday afternoon. Jake had called in the morning, just to check to see when we'd be back...John told him we'd be back in the afternoon, Jake said, "Okay. Bye." All he needed to know, though no one can say Jake is a man of few words, usually!
Carmen seems to have bronchitis so our job today is to get her some antibiotics. The house was really cold when we got back yesterday so John revved up the heater. Hopefully that helped her feel less chilled but she's been sick over a week now - time to bring in the big guns!
Jake couldn't find his jacket when the bus got here this morning so I sent him off into the cold without one! Cruel heartless mom, I know. However, since I know the bus comes around one more time before heading to the school, I threw on some jeans and met it with a coat for him. Poor little guy!
Time for cafe con leche!! Have an awesome day!!!
John and I got back from a lovely weekend in the city yesterday afternoon. Jake had called in the morning, just to check to see when we'd be back...John told him we'd be back in the afternoon, Jake said, "Okay. Bye." All he needed to know, though no one can say Jake is a man of few words, usually!
Carmen seems to have bronchitis so our job today is to get her some antibiotics. The house was really cold when we got back yesterday so John revved up the heater. Hopefully that helped her feel less chilled but she's been sick over a week now - time to bring in the big guns!
Jake couldn't find his jacket when the bus got here this morning so I sent him off into the cold without one! Cruel heartless mom, I know. However, since I know the bus comes around one more time before heading to the school, I threw on some jeans and met it with a coat for him. Poor little guy!
Time for cafe con leche!! Have an awesome day!!!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Ciao Baby!
I'm off to spend the weekend with my sweetheart!
Say a prayer for my in-laws as they care for my munchkins and all their activities for the next two days!! :-)
Besos!
Shelley
Say a prayer for my in-laws as they care for my munchkins and all their activities for the next two days!! :-)
Besos!
Shelley
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Sickos
My house is full of sickos. It's only Lisette and Carmen but the rest of us are strange so we count too.
Carmen started feeling bad last night. She went to bed after taking medicine for a fever, chills and a nasty sounding cough. The house was quiet today so she slept a great deal, fever free but woke up without a voice. She swears she feels much better but she doesn't sound healthy!
Lisette had a fever this morning so I sent her back to bed with some Motrin. Then I ordered some Tylenol over the internet (it's better on fevers than Motrin) along with a million other medicines. She had to go back to school (her decision not mine) for a history test and she was worried about missing trig. Tonight I found out she's having a real hard time with it...off to see the tutor tomorrow for her!
I spent the day catching up on household stuff. Paying bills. Buying groceries. Ordering drugs. Ordering a refill for my Day-Timer. My eyes are crossing from spending too much time in front of the computer.
Lilian went with me to get groceries. She bought all that she needed to make us Milanesa and mashed potatoes for dinner. Yummmmmmy!
The laundry was picked up to go get washed - have I mentioned our washer is kaput? John spoke to our landlord this evening but he never gave me a straight answer on what he said. Hmmmm. Must go hunt him down for that! First things first, the dishwasher needs to be run - I may not have made dinner but there's always the clean-up!
Carmen started feeling bad last night. She went to bed after taking medicine for a fever, chills and a nasty sounding cough. The house was quiet today so she slept a great deal, fever free but woke up without a voice. She swears she feels much better but she doesn't sound healthy!
Lisette had a fever this morning so I sent her back to bed with some Motrin. Then I ordered some Tylenol over the internet (it's better on fevers than Motrin) along with a million other medicines. She had to go back to school (her decision not mine) for a history test and she was worried about missing trig. Tonight I found out she's having a real hard time with it...off to see the tutor tomorrow for her!
I spent the day catching up on household stuff. Paying bills. Buying groceries. Ordering drugs. Ordering a refill for my Day-Timer. My eyes are crossing from spending too much time in front of the computer.
Lilian went with me to get groceries. She bought all that she needed to make us Milanesa and mashed potatoes for dinner. Yummmmmmy!
The laundry was picked up to go get washed - have I mentioned our washer is kaput? John spoke to our landlord this evening but he never gave me a straight answer on what he said. Hmmmm. Must go hunt him down for that! First things first, the dishwasher needs to be run - I may not have made dinner but there's always the clean-up!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Happy Birthdays!!
It's John's grandmother's 92nd birthday!! Woo hoo!!
It's official!! Molly is a teenager!!! Congratulations Molly!! We miss and love you Sweetie!!
We were running the wet and slippery roads today. Actually, it looked like it was going to rain this morning but we braved it and had coffee at a cafe down the way. We spent a few hours just chatting and munching and sipping. I took Juan down the street to pick up some blank DVDs to copy the Quinceneara clips onto.
Back home for a few hours and watched the rain come pouring down. It rained then rained some more. Spring is definitely springing. Buddy stuck close for the thunder.
Cuqui packed up and we stopped at one of our favourite local restaurants for lunch/dinner before heading into the city to pick up John on our way to the airport. We drove by the Pink House (Argentina's version of the White House) then hit nasty traffic before finally getting on the highway. Huge, black, ominous clouds hovered over the highway leading to the airport and poor Cuqui who doesn't like to fly anyway had to reach down deep to stay cool!
We arrived in plenty of time to get Cuqui checked in, grab a drink (John had dinner) and hang out. Cuqui went through security about an hour before her flight, hugs and kisses were exchanged, it's good to know we'll see her again in a few months! The rain had hit while we were chatting so it was only drizzling by the time her plane took off. Yeah! God Speed Cuqui!!
It's official!! Molly is a teenager!!! Congratulations Molly!! We miss and love you Sweetie!!
We were running the wet and slippery roads today. Actually, it looked like it was going to rain this morning but we braved it and had coffee at a cafe down the way. We spent a few hours just chatting and munching and sipping. I took Juan down the street to pick up some blank DVDs to copy the Quinceneara clips onto.
Back home for a few hours and watched the rain come pouring down. It rained then rained some more. Spring is definitely springing. Buddy stuck close for the thunder.
Cuqui packed up and we stopped at one of our favourite local restaurants for lunch/dinner before heading into the city to pick up John on our way to the airport. We drove by the Pink House (Argentina's version of the White House) then hit nasty traffic before finally getting on the highway. Huge, black, ominous clouds hovered over the highway leading to the airport and poor Cuqui who doesn't like to fly anyway had to reach down deep to stay cool!
We arrived in plenty of time to get Cuqui checked in, grab a drink (John had dinner) and hang out. Cuqui went through security about an hour before her flight, hugs and kisses were exchanged, it's good to know we'll see her again in a few months! The rain had hit while we were chatting so it was only drizzling by the time her plane took off. Yeah! God Speed Cuqui!!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
More Tango!!!
Juan, Carmen, Cuqui and I went down to Florida Street this morning. It's a shopping district in downtown. Juan and Carmen had a business meeting so while they did that, Cuqui and I had breakfast and chatted.
Shopped most of the day, I bought a cool T-shirt for Jake, some beautiful costume jewelry for me and a few things for Cuqui to take home to her kids from us. Carmen and Juan joined us after a little while and we finished our shopping together. Then we wandered over to the nearby park - it's close to our hotel from when we arrived here.
John met us at our favourite little Italian restaurant near the park for a snack and a drink. There was a big Argentinean rugby game on, it was weird to be in a full restaurant that was quiet as can be - until Argentina scored or almost scored!
We hurried home as best we could because we had reservations - back in the middle of the city - for a Tango Show!! Woo hoo!
Great show! We took Lisette too because I couldn't bear to go without her! We had a tango lesson first, then dinner, then the tango show. It was awesome! Tango lesson #2...check!
Shopped most of the day, I bought a cool T-shirt for Jake, some beautiful costume jewelry for me and a few things for Cuqui to take home to her kids from us. Carmen and Juan joined us after a little while and we finished our shopping together. Then we wandered over to the nearby park - it's close to our hotel from when we arrived here.
John met us at our favourite little Italian restaurant near the park for a snack and a drink. There was a big Argentinean rugby game on, it was weird to be in a full restaurant that was quiet as can be - until Argentina scored or almost scored!
We hurried home as best we could because we had reservations - back in the middle of the city - for a Tango Show!! Woo hoo!
Great show! We took Lisette too because I couldn't bear to go without her! We had a tango lesson first, then dinner, then the tango show. It was awesome! Tango lesson #2...check!
Monday, September 10, 2007
Tango Baby!
Cuqui, Carmen, Juan and I weren't too sure about doing the touristy thing today. There were menacing black clouds and rolling thunder on the horizon. The weather channel screamed "80% chance of precipitation!" so we stuck close to home for the first few hours this morning.
Miraculously, the clouds lightened up. The weather channel changed its mind and mentioned "30% chance of precipitation" - who'd of thought the weather channel was a woman?
Off to La Boca - Caminita we went. We just played the tourist game, getting a picture with the tango guy (Cuqui) and checking out what I call "Made in China-Argentina" shops. Then it was time for a coffee (me) and a few bottles of beer (them) and we chose a little hole-in-the-wall cafe where two young tango dancers were performing outside by the tables. After most of one beer, Cuqui was enticed to tango with the guy (feather boa provided) then Juan with the girl. Carmen and I laughed but refused to dance. After again performing together, the guy then headed back to our table, smiling, with the boa in hand. I thought he was back for Cuqui...silly me! This time he wouldn't take no for an answer and off to tango I went. At least I didn't step on his feet! He was very sweet and quietly gave me instructions - which helped greatly but not enough! LOL There you go, my first tango lesson in Argentina, it's about time! Carmen was his next partner and we bonded with both him and the young lady. We laughed, clapped and encouraged the other diners to go the way of the dance! Bailar! Bailar!
Miraculously, the clouds lightened up. The weather channel changed its mind and mentioned "30% chance of precipitation" - who'd of thought the weather channel was a woman?
Off to La Boca - Caminita we went. We just played the tourist game, getting a picture with the tango guy (Cuqui) and checking out what I call "Made in China-Argentina" shops. Then it was time for a coffee (me) and a few bottles of beer (them) and we chose a little hole-in-the-wall cafe where two young tango dancers were performing outside by the tables. After most of one beer, Cuqui was enticed to tango with the guy (feather boa provided) then Juan with the girl. Carmen and I laughed but refused to dance. After again performing together, the guy then headed back to our table, smiling, with the boa in hand. I thought he was back for Cuqui...silly me! This time he wouldn't take no for an answer and off to tango I went. At least I didn't step on his feet! He was very sweet and quietly gave me instructions - which helped greatly but not enough! LOL There you go, my first tango lesson in Argentina, it's about time! Carmen was his next partner and we bonded with both him and the young lady. We laughed, clapped and encouraged the other diners to go the way of the dance! Bailar! Bailar!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Gorgeous Sunday
What a beautiful day! Warm and sunny.
Spent the first half of the day at the house. Visiting, drinking coffee and picking up some from the two insane days prior.
John's mom was feeling terrible yesterday and literally slept for 24 hours. Today she was feeling much better but we wanted to take it easy this morning to be sure.
This afternoon Juan, Carmen, Cuqui, Lisette and I headed to the hippie fair. Juan and I were the only two non-hippies in the bunch so it seemed the perfect place to go. The park was packed, it being a gorgeous day and all! We found lots of treasures, plenty of souvenirs to choose from. We had a nice lunch/early dinner at an Irish pub plus Carmen rested on a bench for a bit so she seemed to do fine.
Back home John was writing a paper for school, Nicole wasn't feeling really well and Jake stayed in his PJs all day!! Sigh. They need their mother, don't they?
Now it's bedtime.
P.S. - I posted 60 pictures of the Quinceneara on my Facebook page!
Spent the first half of the day at the house. Visiting, drinking coffee and picking up some from the two insane days prior.
John's mom was feeling terrible yesterday and literally slept for 24 hours. Today she was feeling much better but we wanted to take it easy this morning to be sure.
This afternoon Juan, Carmen, Cuqui, Lisette and I headed to the hippie fair. Juan and I were the only two non-hippies in the bunch so it seemed the perfect place to go. The park was packed, it being a gorgeous day and all! We found lots of treasures, plenty of souvenirs to choose from. We had a nice lunch/early dinner at an Irish pub plus Carmen rested on a bench for a bit so she seemed to do fine.
Back home John was writing a paper for school, Nicole wasn't feeling really well and Jake stayed in his PJs all day!! Sigh. They need their mother, don't they?
Now it's bedtime.
P.S. - I posted 60 pictures of the Quinceneara on my Facebook page!
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Missing Naptime
I am sooo tired. John sent the kids off to school so I even got to sleep in a little. Then my mean (wonderful) friend Mary woke me up at 8:45 with a reminder that I was to meet her at the gym at 9:30. Grrrrrr. Up I got.
It kicked my butt a little less today but my gluteus maximus is still hurting! And still not the good hurt!
John slept until just before I got back then went to his gym down the street. I showered then huddled around a cup of coffee and avoided using our stairs as much as possible. Good thing there's a bathroom on the main floor. My legs of steel feel more like molten lava.
This afternoon John and I went shopping. Found some items for the Quince then picked up the kids from their various after school activities. Stopped at the house for a few minutes then everyone but Lisette headed back to the shops. John took Jake to pick up his suit for the party from the tailor's while I took Nicole shoe shopping before her dress fitting.
Nicole loves to shop. I hate to shop. Nicole is the pickiest shopper in the world. Grrrrrrr. Actually, I just told her she could shop for shoes with her aunt who's arriving tomorrow. Cuqui loves to shop! BTW, the dress is looking awesome!!
Back home, nap-free and ready to climb into bed at 9 PM. Goodnight!
It kicked my butt a little less today but my gluteus maximus is still hurting! And still not the good hurt!
John slept until just before I got back then went to his gym down the street. I showered then huddled around a cup of coffee and avoided using our stairs as much as possible. Good thing there's a bathroom on the main floor. My legs of steel feel more like molten lava.
This afternoon John and I went shopping. Found some items for the Quince then picked up the kids from their various after school activities. Stopped at the house for a few minutes then everyone but Lisette headed back to the shops. John took Jake to pick up his suit for the party from the tailor's while I took Nicole shoe shopping before her dress fitting.
Nicole loves to shop. I hate to shop. Nicole is the pickiest shopper in the world. Grrrrrrr. Actually, I just told her she could shop for shoes with her aunt who's arriving tomorrow. Cuqui loves to shop! BTW, the dress is looking awesome!!
Back home, nap-free and ready to climb into bed at 9 PM. Goodnight!
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Dentistry
It was dentist day around here but that didn't start until the afternoon.
This morning the kids' bus broke down so I took them to school. Good way to get moving in the morning. The bus did finally show and the poor bus monitor was stressed completely out. I smiled and told her I'd taken the kids to school already but she was too upset to react much, just hurried back to the bus. Poor thing!
Then I took a needless drive to the doctor's for my "refund" - seems she gave it to a friend of mine yesterday to deliver to me. Ooops. Found an email sent from said friend this morning, after I'd already left for the doc's. She and I finally connected this afternoon.
I had a remise (taxi) come take me to my dentist appointment, it's in a very congested part of town - hard to find parking for our bohemeth vehicle. I arrived half an hour early but didn't get seen for almost an hour. Had a headache the whole time too. Not a good time. Thankfully the dentist is a sweetheart and it was all done within 20-25 minutes. No cavities per usual!
John picked me up with his remise on the way home from school. We stopped for a quick lunch then home to start the afternoon insanity.
I dropped John and the girls off at their dentist (closer to home) then headed to the bank ATM. From there, I picked up Jake and his friend from tennis - brought his friend home then took Jake to the dentist. Dropped him with Nicole and the front door before taking off to the grocery store - figured I may as well do something as parking was horrible around the dental office.
The timing was excellent as all was basically done by the time I came back from the grocery store and John arrived outside with the kids a couple of minutes after I pulled up.
Dropped off the kids, put away the groceries and we were back to the party hall to finalize more of the arrangements for the Quince. At this point, it was determined that a glass of wine was needed to take the edge off of the day. Dinner was delicious! The wine was even better.
This morning the kids' bus broke down so I took them to school. Good way to get moving in the morning. The bus did finally show and the poor bus monitor was stressed completely out. I smiled and told her I'd taken the kids to school already but she was too upset to react much, just hurried back to the bus. Poor thing!
Then I took a needless drive to the doctor's for my "refund" - seems she gave it to a friend of mine yesterday to deliver to me. Ooops. Found an email sent from said friend this morning, after I'd already left for the doc's. She and I finally connected this afternoon.
I had a remise (taxi) come take me to my dentist appointment, it's in a very congested part of town - hard to find parking for our bohemeth vehicle. I arrived half an hour early but didn't get seen for almost an hour. Had a headache the whole time too. Not a good time. Thankfully the dentist is a sweetheart and it was all done within 20-25 minutes. No cavities per usual!
John picked me up with his remise on the way home from school. We stopped for a quick lunch then home to start the afternoon insanity.
I dropped John and the girls off at their dentist (closer to home) then headed to the bank ATM. From there, I picked up Jake and his friend from tennis - brought his friend home then took Jake to the dentist. Dropped him with Nicole and the front door before taking off to the grocery store - figured I may as well do something as parking was horrible around the dental office.
The timing was excellent as all was basically done by the time I came back from the grocery store and John arrived outside with the kids a couple of minutes after I pulled up.
Dropped off the kids, put away the groceries and we were back to the party hall to finalize more of the arrangements for the Quince. At this point, it was determined that a glass of wine was needed to take the edge off of the day. Dinner was delicious! The wine was even better.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Hurts So Good
Okay, maybe not so much. I went to the gym today for the first time in a long time. Took a cardio class for the first time in a very long time. Owwww! Motrin is my very best friend.
It was in Spanish too - that was a good excuse for slowing down from time to time - I just didn't understand! :-) Works!
Then I paid bills, met with Jake's school counselor (nothing new, just wanted to touch base after last year's issues), picked up John and we had a late lunch/early dinner.
I lied down when we got home, my stomach was a little upset and my legs were killing me. The Motrin had kicked in but didn't have the staying power (kind of like me in the cardio class!) that I was hoping for.
Made the kids dinner, the girls had soccer/volleyball today. Jake read his Spanish book for homework. Basically a quiet evening.
Now John's on the stationary bike, seems I've inspired him! Yeah!
It was in Spanish too - that was a good excuse for slowing down from time to time - I just didn't understand! :-) Works!
Then I paid bills, met with Jake's school counselor (nothing new, just wanted to touch base after last year's issues), picked up John and we had a late lunch/early dinner.
I lied down when we got home, my stomach was a little upset and my legs were killing me. The Motrin had kicked in but didn't have the staying power (kind of like me in the cardio class!) that I was hoping for.
Made the kids dinner, the girls had soccer/volleyball today. Jake read his Spanish book for homework. Basically a quiet evening.
Now John's on the stationary bike, seems I've inspired him! Yeah!
Sunday, September 2, 2007
An Ahhhhhh Day
I love these days. Sit back and say "Ahhhhhhh." Well, the majority of the day was like that.
First - we slept in. We LOVE to sleep in. Lisette was up first but I was up shortly thereafter and made French toast again. Worked yesterday and had a hankering for it again this morning. John was up in time to make coffee (God bless him) and a heaping pile of bacon (I passed) for my manly men and Nicole.
John started working on his paper for school and I started organizing seating for the Quince. Hours later, we both kind of flopped onto the couch to regroup. Nicole came in to ask about going to a movie which I initially thought was a good idea until John reminded me we were supposed to go and talk to the caterer. Nicole got into a snit when John nixed her movie idea and I voiced my opinion of her attitude. Hmmmm...if you get my drift.
John and I went alone to see the caterer which gave me time to contemplate liking my fifteen year old again. Love her to death (might be a poor choice of words) but not so happy with her right now. The meeting with the caterer went very well, some clarifications were made and he had some great ideas for the room that made me all excited about the party again.
Off to dinner with the rest of the Argentineans at 8:00 - the place was just getting crowded. Some lady tried to cut in line to get a table, that on top of fighting traffic and John needed a nice glass of wine. I drove home - he's such a light-weight! :-)
Now I'm going to go finish "The Hobbit" for the second time in my life. Well worth the do-over.
First - we slept in. We LOVE to sleep in. Lisette was up first but I was up shortly thereafter and made French toast again. Worked yesterday and had a hankering for it again this morning. John was up in time to make coffee (God bless him) and a heaping pile of bacon (I passed) for my manly men and Nicole.
John started working on his paper for school and I started organizing seating for the Quince. Hours later, we both kind of flopped onto the couch to regroup. Nicole came in to ask about going to a movie which I initially thought was a good idea until John reminded me we were supposed to go and talk to the caterer. Nicole got into a snit when John nixed her movie idea and I voiced my opinion of her attitude. Hmmmm...if you get my drift.
John and I went alone to see the caterer which gave me time to contemplate liking my fifteen year old again. Love her to death (might be a poor choice of words) but not so happy with her right now. The meeting with the caterer went very well, some clarifications were made and he had some great ideas for the room that made me all excited about the party again.
Off to dinner with the rest of the Argentineans at 8:00 - the place was just getting crowded. Some lady tried to cut in line to get a table, that on top of fighting traffic and John needed a nice glass of wine. I drove home - he's such a light-weight! :-)
Now I'm going to go finish "The Hobbit" for the second time in my life. Well worth the do-over.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
The Second Half
The migraine came back with a vengeance. Right after I blogged, I took some Aleve as my head was starting to hurt again...by the time I hit the top of the stairs after I downed the medicine, I was holding my head - kind of freaky, how hard it came on. Now I'm wondering if it's been virus induced, it's happened before and it's the only time I've had more than one in a row. Feeling better again so here's hoping.
John did the dropping off/picking up of the girls this afternoon while Jake spent some time at the school playground with a buddy thanks to said buddy's mom. I just lied in bed with a T-shirt over my head.
I crawled out of the hole and had John cancel our dinner plans for the evening...bummer, I was really looking forward to it. John felt properly sorry for me and let me pout while he rubbed my head.
The girls and I had our makeup done late this afternoon by the lady who will be doing our makeup for Nicole's Quince. She came by to test it all out with Nicole and ended up doing all three of us. Freebies! Cool!
Tonight John, Nicole and I went to the hall to see how it looks at night. My head still hurts some so I'm feeling rather grumpy but the place looked very pretty. It wasn't decorated as much as it will be for Nicole's but it still looked good.
Nicole's having some friends over to watch a movie but I think I'll be heading to bed early again. Poor John's stuck with playing chaperone (his word for it - "Bouncer") for the rest of the night without me. Maybe Jake will stay up for it too. They make a formidable pair!
John did the dropping off/picking up of the girls this afternoon while Jake spent some time at the school playground with a buddy thanks to said buddy's mom. I just lied in bed with a T-shirt over my head.
I crawled out of the hole and had John cancel our dinner plans for the evening...bummer, I was really looking forward to it. John felt properly sorry for me and let me pout while he rubbed my head.
The girls and I had our makeup done late this afternoon by the lady who will be doing our makeup for Nicole's Quince. She came by to test it all out with Nicole and ended up doing all three of us. Freebies! Cool!
Tonight John, Nicole and I went to the hall to see how it looks at night. My head still hurts some so I'm feeling rather grumpy but the place looked very pretty. It wasn't decorated as much as it will be for Nicole's but it still looked good.
Nicole's having some friends over to watch a movie but I think I'll be heading to bed early again. Poor John's stuck with playing chaperone (his word for it - "Bouncer") for the rest of the night without me. Maybe Jake will stay up for it too. They make a formidable pair!
Half Time on a Saturday
Yesterday I ran around like crazy until around 2 o'clock and then came home with a migraine. Slept/suffered until 6, then it was just a buzz in my head.
The girls all went out with the soccer team last night. John, Jake and I ordered Chinese for dinner then I went to bed around 10 again - definitely not feeling terrific.
This morning I felt much, much better. Got the girls to soccer at 8 then woke the boys up to go to the game at 9:10. We were late because I foolishly told Jake I'd make him French toast and that took longer than we had. Thankfully, the soccer game was on Argentinean time and hadn't even started yet when we rolled in around 9:30.
The girls won! Yeah! It's nice for them to play someone other than adult women, whom they usually get their butts beaten by. They also won their two games yesterday which we missed and Nicole scored in both of those games...today, no goal by our girl.
Now we're home for brunch/lunch and then we'll head back this afternoon to watch Lisette play as Nicole will be at volleyball practice.
Typical Saturday for us - not much rest for the wicked!
The girls all went out with the soccer team last night. John, Jake and I ordered Chinese for dinner then I went to bed around 10 again - definitely not feeling terrific.
This morning I felt much, much better. Got the girls to soccer at 8 then woke the boys up to go to the game at 9:10. We were late because I foolishly told Jake I'd make him French toast and that took longer than we had. Thankfully, the soccer game was on Argentinean time and hadn't even started yet when we rolled in around 9:30.
The girls won! Yeah! It's nice for them to play someone other than adult women, whom they usually get their butts beaten by. They also won their two games yesterday which we missed and Nicole scored in both of those games...today, no goal by our girl.
Now we're home for brunch/lunch and then we'll head back this afternoon to watch Lisette play as Nicole will be at volleyball practice.
Typical Saturday for us - not much rest for the wicked!
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