I take that back...
We planned, executed and survived my grandpa's memorial service. I was the lucky one who prepared grandpa's obits and also wrote the program and tribute. I also read the tribute at his memorial service.
As in - with a micro-phone. As in - with Nic coming up to the stage every 5 seconds "Mom!" "Mom, can I talk into that thing?!" - to which at one point, I laughed nervously and claimed, "That one isn't mine. I promise."
To which, Father Brian* replied, only loud enough for the table he was at to hear him, "He's not MINE either!"
*Some names have been changed to protect the innocent. Or maybe since he's not my Father, I can't really remember his name. Sorry!
With grandma settling into her new routine, we've started to settle into ours.
Marcos and I had a few shopping trips this weekend. We went to Home Depot to buy some rose bushes. We will be planting those on the side of the house. We went to Best Buy to purchase a new mouse for me... and a cover for my Kindle Fire {love that thing}... and we went to Barnes and Noble and purchased a few books.
Nic and I are starting to read some of the Magic Tree House books. I remember those books being for 1-3rd grades. Now they are listed as Pre-K - 3rd. What the heck?!
We should have started in order, but Nic loves Pirates and he loves Mummies {he's already planning his Halloween costume for this coming Halloween}.
We finished Chapter 3 last night... after each chapter I ask him questions to ensure he is #1 listening and #2 understanding. If nothing else, it's awesome cuddle time with my baby.
At Barnes and Noble I also picked up One Pot Meals by Weight Watchers - it has over 300 recipes. Looking forward to trying some of them out. Who doesn't love one pot meals?! Easy peasy.
Isabel and I had to make an impromptu trip to Wal-Greens on Saturday night...
I had to seriously consider if I wanted to share this with you all on the blog. But after thinking about it for a while, I've decided to go ahead and put it out there.
#1 Reason?! It's *my* journal - I want to remember these things. I want my kids to be able to read back on them and remember....
#2 Reason?! When she sent out a text message to all of her friends that said "I am now a woman!" - I figured the news was fair game.
;)
Marcos had to go back to work yesterday, but I decided to keep up with the errand trend. While Alex went on his first {uhem} date {accompanied by his girlfriend's 9 year old niece}, I took the girls and Nic to IKEA.
Let's pause for a swoon moment.
SWOOOOON!
I was in desperate need for a new down comforter. My old one was actually for our old queen-sized bed, which Alex now has. I had a hard time picking out the cover{sheet?!}... but I love the one I ended up with.
I know... I need to work on my bed picture taking skills. And my bed making skills... sorry everything was so wrinkled. Just keeping it real, folks. ;)
Since I had my camera up in my room, I thought I'd show you what I wake up to every morning...
Doesn't even look real, does it?!
Some day there will be houses behind the pool, so I will miss the view of the mountains and such. /sigh
Until then, I will continue to soak it up as much as I can.
Wow - what a recap. This all brings us to today. Today, I am off {I work for a bank, remember!} and the kids are off... so Alex and I are getting my OFFICE squared away.
Marcos has decided to move out.
So I get my whole entire office to myself!! That means no more crafts on the formal dining room table (which already houses a nice modge-podge "stain").
YAY!!
Of course, I *will* miss the husband, but I am sure we will meet in other parts of the house.
If he's lucky!
;)
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