Week of Feb 15

Sun, Feb 15
Went to Kohl’s to exchange a shirt Chris got for Christmas (too small and red) and got a dress shirt for both him and Kyle and a Madagascar long sleeve shirt for Michael for $5!
Went to Michael’s and got an 8x8 scrapbook for my P365 pages I’m printing on my R280 Epson printer. It does a pretty good job.
Chris and I went to Red Lobster for our Valentine’s Day meal. I had a frozen strawberry margarita and Chris had 2 Fat Tires and we were both pretty relaxed! We then went to Best Buy to get a SDHC memory card reader and then on to Barnes & Noble to browse.
I was hoping to post to the Weeds & Wildflowers P365 incentive forum to get the freebie, but the administrator didn’t activate my account in time. I uploaded my layouts for the first two weeks of February to their forum this afternoon, and still hadn’t been activated by the midnight Monday deadline. I’m pretty disappointed.

Mon, Feb 16
Gym – circuit class. Missed previous 2 weeks (Michael sick, Kyle blood draw)
President’s Day. Primrose was closed as was Great-West so Michael and I hung out all day. We went to Panera with Chris before he went to work but other than that were at home all day. Luckily it was a nice day so we went outside twice – once in the morning and then again in the afternoon after Michael’s nap. He just wanted to go out back and dig in his sandbox and the wood chips. We had a good day. I got some great pictures.
Mom called with a question about FSA and her social security benefits and also to let me know they found a lump in her breast and she’s having a mammogram and then possible ultrasound and biopsy on Thursday, but “not to worry.”

Tue, Feb 17
LemonGrass for lunch.
Baked potato soup for dinner
Watched House
Michael said his favorite movie is Madagascar 2.

Wed, Feb 18
Michael woke up at 5:30 because his bed was wet. This is the first time this has happened and he was so upset. Poor guy! We gave him lots of hugs and kisses and told him it was okay, accidents happen sometimes.
Vincent Van Gogh might have stated it the best way when he said “the way to know life
is to love many things.”
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. - Marcel Proust
The wise person reads both books and life itself. – Lin Yutang
Jewel – You Were Meant for Me
Chris said the reason he doesn’t want more kids is the chance of losing the pregnancy, not the cost or space in the house. That’s the first time he’s said that.
Papa Murphy’s for dinner.

Thu, Feb 19
Michael had another accident. We’re not going to let him take a sippy cup to bed anymore and see if that solves the problem. I really don’t want to put him back in diapers for night time.

Fri, Feb 20
Ran errands at lunch: Hallmark, Michael’s, Office Max, Barnes & Noble; all in an hour!
Chicken soft tacos for dinner
Maggie Moo’s; it started snowing as we headed home
Watched Criminal Minds

Sat, Feb 21
Went to the new Panera for breakfast. As part of their grand opening, they were giving away gift cards ranging anywhere from $5-$100. Chris, Michael & I all got one.
Michael & Chris shoveled driveway.
Chris took a big load of clothes to Bearly Worn.
Mom’s 64th birthday. Had her over for dinner (Chris’ burritos) and chocolate sheet cake.

Sun-Red Lobster for Vday
Mon-President’s day; MD and I home
Tue-Baked potato soup for dinner
Wed-MD wet bed
Thu-1st time MD poohed in big potty
Fri-Maggie Moo’s; snow
Sat-Mom’s 64th bday

Primrose:
Families, Parents, and Children
Letter of the Week – Q (Quincy)
Vocab – brother, sister, grandmother and grandfather

Week of Feb 8

Sun, Feb 8
Keila accidentally knocked over a Pace Salsa display at King Soopers and broke one of the glass bottles. “Clean up on Isle 7! Scratch that. Clean up on Isle 7 with glass!” It got all over the bottom of her jeans and on her shoes. She was so upset. I was a little irritated because she wasn’t paying attention and/or was messing with it.

Keila and mom went to see Hotel for Dogs and mom brought me another box of memorabilia.

I had my January Project 365 summary printed at Costco (12x12.) It turned out awesome! However, it’s $3.23/page so it will cost me (2 pages per week * 52 weeks + 12 monthly summaries = 116 pages) $374.68 to get the entire year printed L I think I’m going to try printing 8x8 at home on my Epson R280 or switching to 8 ½ x 11 layouts for the weeks. I’d like to continue with the 12x12 for the monthly summary though.

I accidentally washed Kyle’s iPod. Boy did I feel bad! I’m so careful about checking pockets but apparently I didn’t check the pocket on his grey dress shirt. All week he was talking about how he lost his iPod. He had it at Brett’s and hadn’t seen it since. This story amazingly has a happy ending…it somehow is still working without any damage!?!

Mon, Feb 9
Discovered that if I post my weekly layout in the Weeds & Wildflowers forum on Sundays, I can get a freebie (usually between $3.20 - $4.00.) Gotta try it this week!
Took Kyle to have his blood drawn for his Thursday Accutane appointment before work this morning.
There was a cute little Valentine’s teddy bear on my desk when I got in to work from Sung saying she appreciates the help I give her. That made me feel really good because I really don’t like my job so at least I’m doing something good!

Kahlil Gibran - “Lovers embrace that which is between them rather than each other.”
“If you love somebody, let them go, for if they return, they were always yours. And if they don't, they never were.”

Tue, Feb 10
Chris, Michael and I went to Keila’s basketball game at Falcon Creek Middle School. Mom took the day off and she was also there. I tried to get some pictures, but boy is it hard to stop action! I’ll need to practice a LOT more but I think I got a couple decent ones. I also video taped part of it.
Mala asked if I would mentor her. That made me feel good too.
Sauce for lunch.
Received Shutterfly calendar.
Mailed Tax Cut premium Staples rebate

Wed, Feb 11
Gave kids their Valentine’s cards & gifts - $5 to K & K, stegosaurus for D. Keila said she was adding her $5 to her laptop fund.
Rheana Shine – the hardwood floor in the kitchen was so clean that Michael slipped and hit his head L
Kyle broke up with Cassidy. He didn’t give any details other than she is “immature” and “stupid” that she “did it once” and he “told her not to do it again”. He said he felt bad because he was pretty sure he made her cry. He was pretty sad which is why this was our ice cream night. He later told Chris he may have over reacted and he was going to talk to his friends about it. Poor guy.
Maggie Moo’s for Chris (Dark Chocolate), Kyle and I.
Finished NWR week 4 layout (Easter 2008)

Thu, Feb 12
KT dermatologist appt #2
Paradise Bakery for lunch.
Survivor Tocantins (Brazil) starts!
Kyle going to Florida with Brett? Nope, didn’t work out.

Fri, Feb 13
Michael’s Valentine’s party (got valentine’s from Rohini K, Max, Emma, Kael, Isabelle, Sidney Q, Issac G, Julian, Hailey, Olivia, Sydney K, Sebastian)
Chili nachos for dinner
PAL day that went by WAY too fast.
Brett stayed over

Sat, Feb 14
My card to Chris really captured my thoughts. I love waking up every morning knowing you’re just a pillow away, Knowing your toothbrush is right beside mine, And that after a busy day, we’ll both be coming back to the same place to be together again…I love giving each other good-bye hugs and hello kisses. I love sharing all the familiar, everyday things with you.
Michael and Chris bought me a dozen beautiful white roses. Part of my Valentine’s gift was some time at home while Chris took Michael to the grocery store. It was partially a cover up to purchase the flowers! I got an EHD for my growing digital scrapbooking stash and I got Chris a Wii speaker (so he can play online with Matt Essary and Jason) and some more Wii points to download games.
Kyle went to Avs game with Brett (box seats.)
Papa John’s “The Works” pizza for dinner.
Bought the Jurassic Park set. They’re still a little too scary for Michael, but Kyle loves them too!
Went to library. We didn’t like any of the three of Michael’s books and one of the two Chris got on craps was too basic, but I’m very happy with the 2 I got (digital scrapbooking and a novel) J

Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Sonnets from the Portuguese, Sonnet XLIII
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and heightMy soul can reach, when feeling out of sightFor the ends of Being and ideal Grace.I love thee to the level of everyday'sMost quiet need, by sun and candlelight.I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.I love thee with the passion put to useIn my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.I love thee with a love I seemed to loseWith my lost saints,--I love thee with the breath,Smiles, tears, of all my life!--and, if God choose,I shall but love thee better after death.

Sun-Accidentally washed Kyle’s iPod; had my Jan P365 summary printed at Costco. Mon-Took Kyle to have his blood drawn. Tue-Chris, Michael, Mom and I went to Keila’s basketball game. Wed-Gave kids their Vday cards & gifts. Kyle broke up with Cassidy. Thu-KT dermatologist appt #2; Survivor starts! Fri-Michael’s Vday party; PAL day that went by WAY too fast. Sat - Michael and Chris bought me a dozen beautiful white roses. Part of my Valentine’s gift was some time at home while Chris took Michael to the grocery store. It was partially a cover up to purchase the flowers!

Primrose – reviewed letters M-P. Michael took Pat (the hammer) and Felipe (the screwdriver; not sure on this one) from Handy Manny’s tool box. Valentine’s Day part on Friday at 3:15.

Sun- Accidentally washed Kyle’s iPod
Mon-KT blood draw
Tue-KL basketball game
Wed- Gave kids their Vday cards & gifts
Thu- KT dermatologist appt #2
Fri-Michael’s Vday party
Sat-Roses from Chris & Michael

Week of Feb 1

Sun, Feb 1
Panera as usual, but no grocery store.
Finished Project 365 pages for Jan week 4.
Mom brought me her pix; stayed with Michael while Chris and I saw Taken with Liam Neeson-great movie!
Super Bowl

Mon, Feb 2
Michael had an appointment with PA Kim Thomas at 10:15. I was almost to work when Chris called on my cell to tell me the nurse he talked to when he scheduled the appointment thought Michael might have meningitis and if he had a temp when we came in to see the PA Michael would probably be admitted to the hospital for a spinal tap to confirm! The nurse also told Chris we should have taken Michael to the emergency room on Saturday. As it turns out, he has a swollen lymph node on the left side of his neck (the same side as the ear infection) and because it was tender he cricked his neck somehow.

Finished Project 365 pages for Jan week 5

Keila-LMS bball pix.

Tue, Feb 3
Keila’s 1st Liberty bball game (at Laredo.)
Michael poohed in training potty (at home)! Told us first.

Wed, Feb 4
Michael back to daycare
MD-Parent Teacher conference. He has age appropriate skills and has transitioned from EPS well. (Have teacher evaluation scanned.)
Maggie Moo’s
Michael poohed in training potty (at home) again!
Finished NWR week 3 layout

Thu, Feb 5
Keila bball game at Liberty. Chris, Michael, me, Grammi and Grandpa attended.
Finished NWR week 3 bonus assignment layout
Received Art Institute Digital Photography Certificate
Lemon Grass for lunch
CiCi’s for dinner
Jeannie will be here from 2/28-3/4! The newspaper is requiring them to take a 5-day furlough by the end of March. Tina is paying for her ticket out because she didn’t get Jeannie anything for Christmas. How generous is that!?

Fri, Feb 6
Arby’s for lunch
Bought Madagascar 2

Sat, Feb 7
Keila-12:15 Hayley’s (Evertt) 12th bday party at Brunswick on Iliff & Peoria
MD-4:00 pm Lindsay’s (Libner) 3rd bday party at Little Monkey Business

Primrose
Simple Tools and Machines
Letter of the week “Pp” Michael took his police car, policeman, pig (from his little people farm set) and stuffed penguin for show and share.

What we’re watching…
Mon-House and 24 on Fox; Prison Break on Fox
Tu- used to be House, Idol on Fox
Wed-Criminal Minds on CBS
Th-The Office on NBC and CSI on CBS; Survivor on CBS

What we’re reading…
KT-The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (for Honors English)
Me-The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblowski
KL-Snow Dog by Jim A. Kjelgaard (also for school but her choice)

Week of Jan 26

Monday, Jan 26
Ate at sauce for lunch
Michael got Og’s book bag for Preschool. He took Guess How Much I Love You (Sam McBratney), Perfect pets (bright baby touch and feel), Oliver Who Would Not Sleep! (Mara Bergman), Fisher-Price My Little People Farm A Life-the-Flap PlayBook and his “brag” book Grandma Debbie made when he was a little guy.
Michael sang “Old McDonald had a Farm” in the bath. Instead of singing, “a moo moo here” he sang “a cow cow here.” So cute!

Tuesday, Jan 27
Bought Acer P191WD 19” Widescreen LDC monitor from Staples (mostly paid for with Discover cashback.) LOVE it!
Michael poohed on the potty (at daycare) for the first time! He was SO proud of himself.

Wednesday, Jan 28
Ate at Lemon Grass for lunch

Thursday, Jan 29
Chris and Michael sick
Maggie Moo’s

Friday, Jan 30
Michael had doctor’s appointment with PA Kim Thomas. He has the beginning of an ear infection. PA prescribes amoxicillin.
Kyle got his PLAN (ACT) test results. His composite score was a 25 which puts him at the low end of highly selective college admission standards. He scored above the benchmark scores in all areas (English, math, reading and science.)

Saturday, Jan 31
Michael and Chris still sick.
I had appointments with Denyce and Zoe.
Ben’s 3rd birthday party. Brenda (Stephanie’s mom) made the neatest Thomas the Tank Engine cake. It fell on the way up from Windsor, but still looked great after a quick frosting repair job!

Primrose
Space Exploration
Letter of the week “Oo”

Week of Jan 19

Monday, Jan 19
Michael saw a lollipop wrapper on the ground in the parking lot at daycare today as we were getting in the Pilot to go home. He didn’t like that and wanted to know whose it was. Then he commented, “The ground is not a trash can.” J
US Airways Flight 1549 emergency landed in the Hudson River; no lives were lost.

Tuesday, Jan 20
Maggie Moo’s
Me-Peanut Butter Galaxy Fresh Escape (with Chocolate Better Batter ice cream)
Chris-Fresh Banana ice cream with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and chocolate syrup
Kyle-Dark Chocolate ice cream
Keila- Chocolate Better Batter ice cream
MD-Cotton Candy ice cream
Keila playing basketball for Liberty

Wednesday, Jan 21
Michael said he was growing because he ate well for breakfast.

Thursday, Jan 22
Michael was singing to himself while he was playing with his fire truck/house last night.
Down by the station early in the morning

See the little pufferbellies all in a row

See the station master turn the little handle

Puff, puff, toot, toot off we go!

(A puffer billy - or puffing billy - is (or was) kiddiespeak for a steam locomotive!)

Kyle’s friend Marcus was sent to his grandma in Minnesota.
Keila and Morgan reported “M.M.” to dean for 2nd time.

Friday, Jan 23

Saturday, Jan 24
Kyle went to Panera with us and then we met his dad and they played golf.
Went shopping for Ben and Lindsay (Libner’s) birthday parties (1/31 & 2/7 respectively.) Ben-Hungry Hippos game, Lindsay-Candy Land and play-doh.
Got Michael Candy Land and Let’s Go Fishin’ Game. The latter was hard for me, but fun! Michael wasn’t interested in taking turns when we got Candy Land out so we’ll try again another time.
Saw ’88 Cadillac for sale for $1500 in the parking lot of the Parker Rd. Wal-Mart.
Chris played poker at Ed’s. We all (but Kyle) ate dinner at Chick-Fil-A. Michael wanted to go to the “ice cream store” aka Baskin Robbins after. He got Oregon Blackberry and Keila got Gold Medal Ribbon. Gold Medal Ribbon is what mom always liked and I’d forgotten that until now! I got Peanut Butter ‘n Chocolate of course.

Saturday game day
We played a new one ~ Let’s Go Fishin’ Game (pressman)
And an old one ~ The Ladybug Game (zobmondo!!)
And a video one ~ Go Diego Go! Great Dinosaur Rescue (Wii)
And tried Candy Land (MB Games) tried because Michael didn’t want to take turns
Other favorite games are my first picture dominoes (DK games) & Brown Bear – Panda Bear, What Do You See? Game (University Games)

Sunday, Jan 25
Met Dad and Joni at Panera.

Primrose
Air Transportation
Letter of the week “N”

Week of Jan 12

To Do:
Mon-EHD to Eboxlab
Tue-MD 3 year checkup
Wed-Pilot to Autotek
Thu-KT dermatologist; started Accutane
Fri-donate old computer
Sat-rented Righteous Kill

Sun-saw Gran Torino

Primrose
Water Transportation
Vocab words sailboats, ships
Letter of the week “M”