Yesterday was a big day.
We signed Vallerie up for Kindergarten! She did a great job with her assessment and was really excited. First day of school is August 11th. That is going to be a rough day (for Eddie and me)
Other than that not much has been going on. Things are great.
A creepy Vallerie story:
Yesterday as I was getting Vallerie ready for bed, I was taking out my contacts and hear her in the bathroom yelling at Dalmo. I walk in and say:
"Vallerie what are you doing?"
"Don't worry mom, I didn't eat Dalmo's salt"
"What? salt?" (Thinking maybe she was eating cat litter...)
"No mom, not salt, soul. I didn't eat Dalmo's soul."
"Uh.... ok..."
"Would you be mad if I did?"
"No... but I would be a little scared!"
"Oh ok, well I didn't so don't worry. Hahahahaha"
So yeah... then she started talking about ghosts and how they eat souls. I was only a little freaked out. She's crazy.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Monday, April 6, 2015
April 6th 2015
We had a pretty good Easter weekend. Saturday we went to the courthouse and hunted eggs. Eddie's sister came with her 2 kids and then we hung out with them at home for a little while.
Eddie and I bought Vallerie some real Lego's. We spent a good 3 hours playing with her. She seems to really like them. Eddie is totally obsessed with them. Lego's are one if his favorite childhood toys, so I have a feeling he and Vallerie are going to make some pretty sweet stuff.
Sunday we went to Eddie's sisters in-laws house to have lunch and hunt eggs with his family. It was a pretty good day, but we were exhausted by the time the day was over.
My sister got me some sweet Easter presents. I got corn socks, gnome salt and pepper shakers and this amazing perfume. It smells so good!
Vallerie made out like a bandit. The Easter bunny and her family was very generous this year. She got candy of course, but also got a stuffed moose, stickers, skylanders, and lots of other little things that I don't feel like naming off.
I washed the curtains yesterday. I was hesitant because they said Dry Clean only. But since they are polyester I thought it would be ok to use the gentle cycle. I think I got the cat pee smell out (for now). Dalmo's been confined to the bathroom again. Eddie said that he thinks he knows why he is peeing on them. There are apparently cats that like to hang out outside our house, so Eddie thinks that Dalmo is marking his territory.
I was informed at work that I would be taking over the financial duties for another brand. I am still doing everything I was before for my current brands, but now since the guy who takes care of it currently is leaving, they decided to just have me do it since there's a hiring freeze, and I already know what I am doing. I'm actually pretty excited. It's fun.
Eddie and I bought Vallerie some real Lego's. We spent a good 3 hours playing with her. She seems to really like them. Eddie is totally obsessed with them. Lego's are one if his favorite childhood toys, so I have a feeling he and Vallerie are going to make some pretty sweet stuff.
Sunday we went to Eddie's sisters in-laws house to have lunch and hunt eggs with his family. It was a pretty good day, but we were exhausted by the time the day was over.
My sister got me some sweet Easter presents. I got corn socks, gnome salt and pepper shakers and this amazing perfume. It smells so good!
Vallerie made out like a bandit. The Easter bunny and her family was very generous this year. She got candy of course, but also got a stuffed moose, stickers, skylanders, and lots of other little things that I don't feel like naming off.
I washed the curtains yesterday. I was hesitant because they said Dry Clean only. But since they are polyester I thought it would be ok to use the gentle cycle. I think I got the cat pee smell out (for now). Dalmo's been confined to the bathroom again. Eddie said that he thinks he knows why he is peeing on them. There are apparently cats that like to hang out outside our house, so Eddie thinks that Dalmo is marking his territory.
I was informed at work that I would be taking over the financial duties for another brand. I am still doing everything I was before for my current brands, but now since the guy who takes care of it currently is leaving, they decided to just have me do it since there's a hiring freeze, and I already know what I am doing. I'm actually pretty excited. It's fun.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
March 31st 2015
Yesterday I was looking over pictures from last year at this time (April 7th) and noticed something totally weird.
We had gone to the Childrens Museum last year. Vallerie and I were wearing the exact same outfits last year that we did on Sunday. Eddie would have been too, but the shirt he wanted to wear was dirty. That's just crazy!
After work yesterday Eddie wasn't feeling well, so Vallerie and I played with some clay. Actually Vallerie played with clay and I read a book (Gerald's Game) Vallerie made a bee and a ball. The ball is a bunch of colors mixed together. It's pretty. Her bee is... well an abstract bee. But it is totally cute. I didn't snap a picture of it.
After that we had leftovers for dinner and Vallerie slept in our bed. I watched a couple episodes of Orphan Black on Amazon and then went to bed.
I'm not sure what the plan is today. If it's warm enough maybe we'll head over to the park. Yesterday was iffy. A little too chilly (for me) I don't know what the forecast is supposed to be, but I'm sure it's better than it has been. This winter seems to have lasted forever. Guess it's time to take down the Christmas tree. Haha.
We had gone to the Childrens Museum last year. Vallerie and I were wearing the exact same outfits last year that we did on Sunday. Eddie would have been too, but the shirt he wanted to wear was dirty. That's just crazy!
After work yesterday Eddie wasn't feeling well, so Vallerie and I played with some clay. Actually Vallerie played with clay and I read a book (Gerald's Game) Vallerie made a bee and a ball. The ball is a bunch of colors mixed together. It's pretty. Her bee is... well an abstract bee. But it is totally cute. I didn't snap a picture of it.
After that we had leftovers for dinner and Vallerie slept in our bed. I watched a couple episodes of Orphan Black on Amazon and then went to bed.
I'm not sure what the plan is today. If it's warm enough maybe we'll head over to the park. Yesterday was iffy. A little too chilly (for me) I don't know what the forecast is supposed to be, but I'm sure it's better than it has been. This winter seems to have lasted forever. Guess it's time to take down the Christmas tree. Haha.
Monday, March 30, 2015
March 30th 2015
We had a pretty good weekend. Saturday was kind of a lazy day. I had a headache most of the day so I just chilled out and watched TV. Vallerie and I worked on her letters a little bit.
She's been learning to spell her name and is doing an amazing job. Eddie and I are so proud of her.
Sunday we went to the Children's Museum. We only stayed for a few hours, but it was a good time. Vallerie had a blast playing in the sand and on the jungle gym thing they have there. She also did an art project with clay. She followed instructions really well. Eddie and I got a glimpse of how she would do in a school setting, and she did excellent. The instructor was asking questions and she was just yelling out the answers. It was pretty cool.
So, since she's fond of clay now we can do some clay stuff at home. Lord knows I have tons of clay to play with. I also learned something totally cool! The clay they used at the museum was kiln clay, but they gave directions on how to bake it in the oven. So... if I ever get back into real clay I don't have to buy a kiln (my dream). I can just make stuff and then oven it. Maybe I'll make 1/2 my dreams come true (making pottery).
After the museum we went out to eat with Eddie's sister Amber and her family. It was decent. Vallerie wasn't being all that cooperative, but it was a good dinner overall.
When we got home I did a bunch of laundry. I am about 1/2 caught up. But at least I now have clothes to wear to work. Yay!
Dalmo's been confined to the bathroom for a few days. I am so sick of him peeing on the curtains. I sprayed some mouthwash mixture on them that I saw online and now the curtains feel sticky and gross. I'll probably just have to wash them. Not what I want to do.
She's been learning to spell her name and is doing an amazing job. Eddie and I are so proud of her.
Sunday we went to the Children's Museum. We only stayed for a few hours, but it was a good time. Vallerie had a blast playing in the sand and on the jungle gym thing they have there. She also did an art project with clay. She followed instructions really well. Eddie and I got a glimpse of how she would do in a school setting, and she did excellent. The instructor was asking questions and she was just yelling out the answers. It was pretty cool.
So, since she's fond of clay now we can do some clay stuff at home. Lord knows I have tons of clay to play with. I also learned something totally cool! The clay they used at the museum was kiln clay, but they gave directions on how to bake it in the oven. So... if I ever get back into real clay I don't have to buy a kiln (my dream). I can just make stuff and then oven it. Maybe I'll make 1/2 my dreams come true (making pottery).
After the museum we went out to eat with Eddie's sister Amber and her family. It was decent. Vallerie wasn't being all that cooperative, but it was a good dinner overall.
When we got home I did a bunch of laundry. I am about 1/2 caught up. But at least I now have clothes to wear to work. Yay!
Dalmo's been confined to the bathroom for a few days. I am so sick of him peeing on the curtains. I sprayed some mouthwash mixture on them that I saw online and now the curtains feel sticky and gross. I'll probably just have to wash them. Not what I want to do.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
March 25th 2015
I haven't blogged in a long time, so there's no way to know what I have missed talking about.
Here are a few things that are going on.
I got a new job in January. I am now a customer Operations Specialist for Hubner Seed. I am loving it. I feel like I am doing something now and not just a receptionist. I have learned a lot and have taken over all the financial responsibilities for the team. It is awesome.
Vallerie starts school this summer. Eddie and I are pretty excited for her, and also pretty scared. We are hoping she is calm enough for class. We get to register her in a couple weeks.
Vallerie also has been playing with her new best friend from down the street. Her name is Elizabeth. She's a pretty cool kid. Vallerie even had her first (non cousin) sleep over with her (at our house) last week. It went pretty well except Vallerie kept waking up saying Elizabeth was too wiggly. There's another girl down the street who occasionally plays with both Elizabeth and Vallerie. Vallerie doesn't like her as much. They are kind of similar, both wanting to be the boss, so there's some tension there.
Dalmo is being a major pain in the ass. He keeps peeing on the curtains. I can't very well throw them in the wash because they are burgundy and I don't want to ruin them. I think he's just old and cranky. He gets chased by the dog and Vallerie. Most of the time he hangs out in our bedroom (unless he's eating or peeing on the damn curtains)
Eddie has been gaming and streaming (so people can watch him play online) he even got a $10 donation from one of his followers. It was pretty exciting.
That's about all I can remember. I will try and blog more, but I make no promises.
Here are a few things that are going on.
I got a new job in January. I am now a customer Operations Specialist for Hubner Seed. I am loving it. I feel like I am doing something now and not just a receptionist. I have learned a lot and have taken over all the financial responsibilities for the team. It is awesome.
Vallerie starts school this summer. Eddie and I are pretty excited for her, and also pretty scared. We are hoping she is calm enough for class. We get to register her in a couple weeks.
Vallerie also has been playing with her new best friend from down the street. Her name is Elizabeth. She's a pretty cool kid. Vallerie even had her first (non cousin) sleep over with her (at our house) last week. It went pretty well except Vallerie kept waking up saying Elizabeth was too wiggly. There's another girl down the street who occasionally plays with both Elizabeth and Vallerie. Vallerie doesn't like her as much. They are kind of similar, both wanting to be the boss, so there's some tension there.
Dalmo is being a major pain in the ass. He keeps peeing on the curtains. I can't very well throw them in the wash because they are burgundy and I don't want to ruin them. I think he's just old and cranky. He gets chased by the dog and Vallerie. Most of the time he hangs out in our bedroom (unless he's eating or peeing on the damn curtains)
Eddie has been gaming and streaming (so people can watch him play online) he even got a $10 donation from one of his followers. It was pretty exciting.
That's about all I can remember. I will try and blog more, but I make no promises.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Monday Sept 8th
Last Friday Eddie sent me this heartwarming FB message wishing me a happy anniversary. It made me cry it was so sweet. I also had to laugh because our anniversary isn't actually until this Friday. He even sent me flowers at work. (Which made me cry again). The 3rd thing that made me cry was that he used the $ he was going to buy a game for himself, which he's been waiting to come out for 2 years. I just am so lucky to have someone so wonderful in my life. I couldn't ask for a better father to our daughter. I blame ALL of her intelligence (and wildness) on him. We are the perfect match.
Yesterday Eddie's sister dropped off their son so Eddie could watch him for them today. We had pizza for dinner. Vallerie was so excited to have her cousin stay the night.
Not much else is going on. Been busy at work, which is better than doing nothing I suppose.
Yesterday Eddie's sister dropped off their son so Eddie could watch him for them today. We had pizza for dinner. Vallerie was so excited to have her cousin stay the night.
Not much else is going on. Been busy at work, which is better than doing nothing I suppose.
Monday, August 25, 2014
August 25th 2014
Since I can't remember everything that happened within the last month, I"ll go over the highlights.
August 5th was my birthday. As far as I can remember it was a good day. Eddie Vallerie and I went out to eat. I had a 1/2 day at work because we had some in the field training (literally in the field). It rained a little bit, but it wasn't too bad.
We went to Old Settler's in town (like we always do). My cousin Nicki was in town. so we all had a really good time. Vallerie rode on every ride except 2 which she was too small for. She played some games and got some good loot. Nicki chipped in on the duck game and Vallerie got a sweet care bear.
We bought Vallerie some Christmas lights for her room since she's been saying she was scared of the dark. Well, 2 strands of white lights were way too bright, so we ended up unplugging one of them. Seems to be OK now, but we want to "upgrade" to purple. I think that will make it just bright enough without being too bright to sleep.
Tried to find some printable iron on transfers so I could make Vallerie a shirt from the Yoshi drawing I made, but I checked Hobby Lobby and Walmart and couldn't find any. I will probably have to look online.
I went to a movie with some work friends last Friday. We saw "If I Stay". It was better than I thought it would be. It was a sad movie and there were a lot of chicks crying and sniffling. Before we went to the movie we had sushi. Not my favorite meal, but there are a few things that I like. Hopefully we will do it again. I assume we'll see the new Hunger Games movie in November.
Eddie has been working with Vallerie on telling time. I think she's doing pretty well with it.
I know more happened, but I really can't remember. I need to start making notes.
August 5th was my birthday. As far as I can remember it was a good day. Eddie Vallerie and I went out to eat. I had a 1/2 day at work because we had some in the field training (literally in the field). It rained a little bit, but it wasn't too bad.
We went to Old Settler's in town (like we always do). My cousin Nicki was in town. so we all had a really good time. Vallerie rode on every ride except 2 which she was too small for. She played some games and got some good loot. Nicki chipped in on the duck game and Vallerie got a sweet care bear.
We bought Vallerie some Christmas lights for her room since she's been saying she was scared of the dark. Well, 2 strands of white lights were way too bright, so we ended up unplugging one of them. Seems to be OK now, but we want to "upgrade" to purple. I think that will make it just bright enough without being too bright to sleep.
Tried to find some printable iron on transfers so I could make Vallerie a shirt from the Yoshi drawing I made, but I checked Hobby Lobby and Walmart and couldn't find any. I will probably have to look online.
I went to a movie with some work friends last Friday. We saw "If I Stay". It was better than I thought it would be. It was a sad movie and there were a lot of chicks crying and sniffling. Before we went to the movie we had sushi. Not my favorite meal, but there are a few things that I like. Hopefully we will do it again. I assume we'll see the new Hunger Games movie in November.
Eddie has been working with Vallerie on telling time. I think she's doing pretty well with it.
I know more happened, but I really can't remember. I need to start making notes.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
July 24th 2014
Another long time no post (thanks for the guilt trip mom)
Vallerie turned 4 on July 2nd. My mom came in from VA for several days to celebrate that and the 4th. Vallerie got a couple big gifts this year. She got a twin size mattress, so she upgraded into a big girl bed. She seems to like it, and it's very comfortable. She also got a tv for her room (from cousin Nicki and Aunt Kitty) and she also got a Wii U. We bought it because she really likes cars and "racing" so we thought she would LOVE Mario Cart. Well, she doesn't. She does however LOVE Mario Party 9 (another gift from Nicki). We play it almost every single day when I get home from work. My mom made Vallerie and I some matching aprons which are totally cute. Now we just need to use them. (probably this weekend). She got some sheets for her new bed, and some alligator beef jerky (her Aunt Shannon is a weird one) She also got a couple stuffed animals and a little poodle neck pillow. Eddie bought her a locket that matches the one I have only it's smaller. She probably got some other things that I can't remember off the top of my head.
We met some new neighbors on the 4th and watched the fireworks with them at the Delphi school. They had a 2yr old grandson with them, so Vallerie and him played a while before they started. It was pretty cool weather so that was very nice.
A couple weeks ago Eddie's friend Josh, his wife and their 2 kids (12 and 9) came to visit. They stayed the night and we went to the Children's museum the next day. It was a great time I haven't laughed so much or so hard in ages. We haven't seen them in several years, so it was pretty cool to have them visit.
My mom got me an ice-cream maker for my birthday. Eddie was so smitten with the strawberry ice-cream in VA that I thought I should try and make my own so my mom didn't have to attempt to bring some up the next time she visits. (She brought some for him over the 4th, and it was melted when she got here, but still re-froze well) I will probably test it out this weekend.
Froze 15 ears of corn yesterday. I got them from my boss and knew we wouldn't eat them all so I hope I froze them correctly. We'll see.
Vallerie had her 4yr check up the other day. She is healthy as always. Too smart for her age (according to the 4yr old guidelines) but that's ok with me. We like that she is so smart. It can be rough at times because she outsmarts us, but it's all good.
Yup, things around here are just delightful.
Vallerie turned 4 on July 2nd. My mom came in from VA for several days to celebrate that and the 4th. Vallerie got a couple big gifts this year. She got a twin size mattress, so she upgraded into a big girl bed. She seems to like it, and it's very comfortable. She also got a tv for her room (from cousin Nicki and Aunt Kitty) and she also got a Wii U. We bought it because she really likes cars and "racing" so we thought she would LOVE Mario Cart. Well, she doesn't. She does however LOVE Mario Party 9 (another gift from Nicki). We play it almost every single day when I get home from work. My mom made Vallerie and I some matching aprons which are totally cute. Now we just need to use them. (probably this weekend). She got some sheets for her new bed, and some alligator beef jerky (her Aunt Shannon is a weird one) She also got a couple stuffed animals and a little poodle neck pillow. Eddie bought her a locket that matches the one I have only it's smaller. She probably got some other things that I can't remember off the top of my head.
We met some new neighbors on the 4th and watched the fireworks with them at the Delphi school. They had a 2yr old grandson with them, so Vallerie and him played a while before they started. It was pretty cool weather so that was very nice.
A couple weeks ago Eddie's friend Josh, his wife and their 2 kids (12 and 9) came to visit. They stayed the night and we went to the Children's museum the next day. It was a great time I haven't laughed so much or so hard in ages. We haven't seen them in several years, so it was pretty cool to have them visit.
My mom got me an ice-cream maker for my birthday. Eddie was so smitten with the strawberry ice-cream in VA that I thought I should try and make my own so my mom didn't have to attempt to bring some up the next time she visits. (She brought some for him over the 4th, and it was melted when she got here, but still re-froze well) I will probably test it out this weekend.
Froze 15 ears of corn yesterday. I got them from my boss and knew we wouldn't eat them all so I hope I froze them correctly. We'll see.
Vallerie had her 4yr check up the other day. She is healthy as always. Too smart for her age (according to the 4yr old guidelines) but that's ok with me. We like that she is so smart. It can be rough at times because she outsmarts us, but it's all good.
Yup, things around here are just delightful.
Monday, June 2, 2014
June 2nd
Long time no post...
Since it's been awhile and I can't remember everything that's happened in the last month and a half I will just go over what I can remember.
Over the Memorial Day weekend we went and visited my mom in VA. We had a great time. We went to VA Beach for one day and had a lot of fun swimming in the pool and playing on the beach. We went to Boxerwood Gardens and got our annual picture of Vallerie walking up the hill. We got ice cream a couple times. Vallerie and Eddie both said that it was the best ice cream they had ever had.
Vallerie's stuck a crayon up her nose, stuck stickers all over the wall (saying the fake man told her to), and she also decided she would put a band aid on the dog's incision (from being spayed). She actually put a band aid on it twice.
We started a new rewards/punishment system. It's good sticks and bad sticks. So we have popsicle sticks in jars. One jar has rewards (stay up 15 min late, extra dessert, sweet treat, treasure box, etc) and the other jar has punishments (go to bed 15 min early, no tv for 1 hour, toy time out, etc) Vallerie seems to be doing ok with them. She's definitely had to pick more punishments than rewards, but she sure does hate those bad sticks. I think it's more effective than time out. We have a treasure box that includes little toys and stickers, so that is potentially one of her rewards. We also have tokens as a reward on her sticks which she can use to buy things (treasure box, gas station candy, etc)
Our niece Sumer spent the night at our house last night. Her and Vallerie played with the power wheel a little before they went to bed. Sumer taught Vallerie how to steer it. Vallerie had a bad dream about a spider and woke up at 4:30. After I calmed her down and put them back in her room, Vallerie decided she didn't want to go back to sleep, so we moved Sumer into our room on the floor. I hope Eddie has an ok day with them.
We bought a bigger dog crate yesterday. I think Zooka will like it a lot better than the one she is in now which an ok size, but she's going to outgrow it pretty quick. We got it for a great price at Rural King.
Since it's been awhile and I can't remember everything that's happened in the last month and a half I will just go over what I can remember.
Over the Memorial Day weekend we went and visited my mom in VA. We had a great time. We went to VA Beach for one day and had a lot of fun swimming in the pool and playing on the beach. We went to Boxerwood Gardens and got our annual picture of Vallerie walking up the hill. We got ice cream a couple times. Vallerie and Eddie both said that it was the best ice cream they had ever had.
Vallerie's stuck a crayon up her nose, stuck stickers all over the wall (saying the fake man told her to), and she also decided she would put a band aid on the dog's incision (from being spayed). She actually put a band aid on it twice.
We started a new rewards/punishment system. It's good sticks and bad sticks. So we have popsicle sticks in jars. One jar has rewards (stay up 15 min late, extra dessert, sweet treat, treasure box, etc) and the other jar has punishments (go to bed 15 min early, no tv for 1 hour, toy time out, etc) Vallerie seems to be doing ok with them. She's definitely had to pick more punishments than rewards, but she sure does hate those bad sticks. I think it's more effective than time out. We have a treasure box that includes little toys and stickers, so that is potentially one of her rewards. We also have tokens as a reward on her sticks which she can use to buy things (treasure box, gas station candy, etc)
Our niece Sumer spent the night at our house last night. Her and Vallerie played with the power wheel a little before they went to bed. Sumer taught Vallerie how to steer it. Vallerie had a bad dream about a spider and woke up at 4:30. After I calmed her down and put them back in her room, Vallerie decided she didn't want to go back to sleep, so we moved Sumer into our room on the floor. I hope Eddie has an ok day with them.
We bought a bigger dog crate yesterday. I think Zooka will like it a lot better than the one she is in now which an ok size, but she's going to outgrow it pretty quick. We got it for a great price at Rural King.
Friday, April 18, 2014
April 18th
Not a lot has been going on lately, but I figured I should update.
Last Saturday we went over to Eddie's sister DaNina's house. We had an early Mother's Day present for his mom from us (Eddie, me, DaNina and her husband) It's a van. So now she has a vehicle. She seemed really happy. Hopefully she will enjoy it and not be a taxi for the grand kids.
Sunday Eddie's sister Amber and her family came over and we grilled some burgers and hot dogs. After we ate, we went to the park. Vallerie was mean and pushed her cousin off the playground. He stayed the night with us and then Eddie took him home Monday night.
While he was gone on Monday, I cleaned up the office/craft/moms room. I brought in his drawing table from the bedroom so he would have a place to draw. The "plan" is to put a tv and his xbox in there so he has somewhere to escape. We're still working on that part. I think everything will fit in there.
Vallerie's new thing is listening and dancing to the record "Mousercise". It's actually one of the records I listened to when I was a kid. The first time we did it (it's little exercises) Vallerie made us repeat it over and over and over (about 6 times) I was worn out! So now I limit it to only a few times and then she's on her own.
Tuesday Vallerie opened a letter she got from her grandma (my mom). It included pictures of her house and her cats. At the time, Vallerie didn't seem too in to it, so I pinned it on the bulletin board and set the pictures beside it. On Wednesday when I got home from work Vallerie was all excited to show me her pictures. So we went through them all and she was telling me what they were pictures of. My favorite was when she got to the one of her and my mom at the "pizza store". (Pizza King Restaurant) She remembered the train bringing the drinks. I told her that we were going to visit grandma in a few weeks and then pointed to her house picture. Vallerie got all excited and yelled "YAY!" and jumped up and down. It was great.
Yesterday we went to the store and got some egg dye. This will be the first year Vallerie will dye eggs. We don't plan on hiding them or anything, but I think she will like making them colorful. I am slightly concerned about the mess. And, I'm still not sure how to boil eggs. Something about 10 minutes...
We got the movie "The Nut Job" yesterday too. It's about squirrels. So, we had a movie night after we ate dinner. This time the movie was played in our room and we all snuggled on the bed. Well, that probably wasn't the best of plans because I think both Eddie and I fell asleep during the movie. I'm not sure if Vallerie liked it or not. I'll have to ask her.
My cousin comes in to town sometime today. Tomorrow we're going to hunt eggs at the courthouse. Well, I should say Vallerie will be hunting eggs. I haven't decided on an outfit for her yet. I don't think it's going to be really warm, but I don't think it'll be cold either. Sunday we are planning on going to Eddie's sister Amber's in-laws for the usual lunch and egg hunt. That should be fun. I like helping hide the eggs in good spots (up high in trees, burying them, etc)
I have to make a trip to the store today to get Vallerie's Easter basket stuff. I am thinking sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and maybe a jump rope. Maybe a little candy, but really she doesn't need much of that.
Last Saturday we went over to Eddie's sister DaNina's house. We had an early Mother's Day present for his mom from us (Eddie, me, DaNina and her husband) It's a van. So now she has a vehicle. She seemed really happy. Hopefully she will enjoy it and not be a taxi for the grand kids.
Sunday Eddie's sister Amber and her family came over and we grilled some burgers and hot dogs. After we ate, we went to the park. Vallerie was mean and pushed her cousin off the playground. He stayed the night with us and then Eddie took him home Monday night.
While he was gone on Monday, I cleaned up the office/craft/moms room. I brought in his drawing table from the bedroom so he would have a place to draw. The "plan" is to put a tv and his xbox in there so he has somewhere to escape. We're still working on that part. I think everything will fit in there.
Vallerie's new thing is listening and dancing to the record "Mousercise". It's actually one of the records I listened to when I was a kid. The first time we did it (it's little exercises) Vallerie made us repeat it over and over and over (about 6 times) I was worn out! So now I limit it to only a few times and then she's on her own.
Tuesday Vallerie opened a letter she got from her grandma (my mom). It included pictures of her house and her cats. At the time, Vallerie didn't seem too in to it, so I pinned it on the bulletin board and set the pictures beside it. On Wednesday when I got home from work Vallerie was all excited to show me her pictures. So we went through them all and she was telling me what they were pictures of. My favorite was when she got to the one of her and my mom at the "pizza store". (Pizza King Restaurant) She remembered the train bringing the drinks. I told her that we were going to visit grandma in a few weeks and then pointed to her house picture. Vallerie got all excited and yelled "YAY!" and jumped up and down. It was great.
Yesterday we went to the store and got some egg dye. This will be the first year Vallerie will dye eggs. We don't plan on hiding them or anything, but I think she will like making them colorful. I am slightly concerned about the mess. And, I'm still not sure how to boil eggs. Something about 10 minutes...
We got the movie "The Nut Job" yesterday too. It's about squirrels. So, we had a movie night after we ate dinner. This time the movie was played in our room and we all snuggled on the bed. Well, that probably wasn't the best of plans because I think both Eddie and I fell asleep during the movie. I'm not sure if Vallerie liked it or not. I'll have to ask her.
My cousin comes in to town sometime today. Tomorrow we're going to hunt eggs at the courthouse. Well, I should say Vallerie will be hunting eggs. I haven't decided on an outfit for her yet. I don't think it's going to be really warm, but I don't think it'll be cold either. Sunday we are planning on going to Eddie's sister Amber's in-laws for the usual lunch and egg hunt. That should be fun. I like helping hide the eggs in good spots (up high in trees, burying them, etc)
I have to make a trip to the store today to get Vallerie's Easter basket stuff. I am thinking sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and maybe a jump rope. Maybe a little candy, but really she doesn't need much of that.
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