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Well after the giant, killer, mutant hail last week that took out the power for 2 hours… I have insurance claims for both my car and my house. 

The car actually got the worse beating.  Taking that in a few minutes to have the insurance guy give me the rundown.  The windshield needs to be replaced.  The Auto-Glass guy was out last week and told me it couldn’t be patched.  The passenger side got pummelled more so than the driver’s side.  It’s amazing what a little ice can do!

The assessor for the house insurance is going to be out on Wednesday.  I had a roofing pro take a look the day after it happened and he thinks the roof needs to be replaced to include all the soffits and some of the siding as well.  Oi vey!  Not sure how that one is going to play out.  I could see the damage he was talking about when he explicitly pointed it out but I would not have found that myself.  The damage to my car was way more obvious (at least to me).  Guess that’s something I’ll have to learn being a new home owner.

In other news… trying to work with the local school district to make sure Austin doesn’t get lost in the shuffle.  I don’t want him repeating basic math when he took Pre-Algebra last year.  Spoke with the middle-school principal today and I think it is worked out.  Guess I’ll know for sure when I get a copy of his schedule in a couple weeks.

Also… helping my cousin, Sarah, with her 1st Annual 5K Walk\Run to Help End Domestic Abuse.  (I’m helping with the website.)  For more info please check it out! HEDA

The twinnies get their 15-month check-up on Friday after which I will likely (finally) turn their car seats around.  Probably seems insignificant to some of my readers but for us it’s a bit of a milestone. 

Next week I will be in a training class working towards my CCAA (Citrix Certified Advanced Asministrator) – I take the test the following Tuesday.  So – if I don’t answer your call or e-mail next week it’s because I’m in training and trying to pay attention and actually learn something!  (-:

Well… that’s all for now.  Have a good rest of the week!

Current Mood: Busy & Hey there! & Seahorsey! & Thinking! & Weird

I’ve been waiting to announce this because Marcus was still a little wobbly.  And the first couple weeks of trial and error definitely earned him the name “Lumpy”!  He still hasn’t caught up with his sister who can actually run faster than me, I think!  But… after watching him today he is finally walking more than he is crawling and walking unaided instead of using the walls & furniture.  He’s still got a little high-step going on but he definitely mobile now! 

Ellie has been walking for at least 4 months and Marcus only started really walking on his own in June.  So, this is a big milestone for him.  He’s also part mountain goat (if I haven’t mentioned that before) – he climbs on EVERYTHING!  He seemingly has no fear.  So, I’m guessing the playpen will be useless by the end of summer. 

 Ellie isn’t much of a climber but she loves to run, especially if I let her go outside — she’ll be all over yard in no time.  Marcus still doesn’t go to far in the yard because he doesn’t like the grass – so he usually stays in the driveway. 

Marcus finally being mobile has introduced a new game between the twins.  Chasing.  They now chase each other around and cackle like little crazy people when they catch one another.  I was laughing so hard the first time I saw them doing it I was almost in tears.

Today they were playing out on the deck getting some much needed fresh air & sunshine and they were having a wonderful time just taking the toys out of the pool and then putting them back in.  Then Ellie thought it would be a good idea to throw the toys over the edge of the deck.  So, somewhere in the bushes below the deck there is a little red ball… I’ll have to make Austin find that this week! 

Anyhoo, we are still unpacking, rather, I am still unpacking.  We got an air conditioner for upstairs which is working very nicely – definitely helping.  I think if I could get just one day to focus on unpacking I could probably tackle everything but I can’t be in 2 places at once.  So if anyone wants to volunteer to twin-sit so I can get stuff done I’d appreciate it!

 TTFN

Current Mood: Amused & Happy & Marcus

We’ve officially been here a month and I made my 1st mortgage payment! I still don’t have everything unpacked & put away. It seems. at the moment, that I have some boxe that are just missing??? Still haven’t found my silverware – actually had to buy some to get by.

Summer is always hectic because of not having a real schedule for the kids. It was 90 here yesterday – yuck – thought I lived in Wisconsin not Florida! I still don’t feel like I’ve gotten into a pattern or settled in yet. Hopefully that will be better once everything is unpacked and school starts.

There’s still a ton of repairs to do and they aren’t really happening. I bought a ladder yesterday and some other stuff.

I’m taking Katey & Austin to see the Avatar (Last Airbender) movie this afternoon and then tomorrow is Mom’s birthday.

I have Monday off but it’s already shaping up to be a long day since I haveto drive Katey back to her Dad’s.

Anyhoo… that’s all folks!

Current Mood: Weird & Writing

We have now been here for 2 weeks and I still don’t feel settled in. Still alot of unpacking to do. We did get the shelves up today so I’ve started unpacking books – but I didn’t get very far. I unpacked\put away the boxes that were in the bedroom.

I tried to move a bookshelf from the garage into the living room but it wasn’t meant to be. I got the stupid thing all the way upstairs and then tripped and fell. The bookshelf fell apart landing on my back and one of the shelves landed on my head. A nail cut my arm. I took a beating but the bookshelf definitely lost as it is now laying in peices outside. It scared the twins and they cried for 15 minutes- then I decided it was time to take a coffee break. So we went into town for coffee (and milk). That made everyone feel better.

Back at work for a week after being off a week. I think I’m mostly caught up. Much of my stuff right now is drawn out so that it’s hard to get behind on it but it’s sometimes easy to forget about it! I try to go down my list every Monday morning and Friday afternoon just to see where I’m at with everything. Seems to be a pretty good system for me and it keeps the boss happy so that’s what matters.

Austin starts summer school tomorrow and summer band practice next week. He said he’s nervous but I think it will good for him to meet some of his classmates in a more relaxed atmosphere. He’s taking Tae Kwon Do, Guitar, and a class called Castles & Catapults. It will also give him a chance to get to know the school he’ll be in come fall.

I’ve decided I don’t care for the arrangement of my desks and computers but I haven’t decided yet on a better way to put everything. Definitely a to-do on my very long list of things to get done this summer.

I found a neighbor kid with a riding mower to cut the lawn today too. That was a big bonus because I haven’t been able to find any cheap used mowers and Austin & Jonny were being lazy with the pushmower and weed whacker. Hopefully the lawn will be cut tomorrow — if it doesn’t rain again.

Speaking of rain, I’m happy to report that thus far I’ve found no leaks. Considering all the other repairs that need to be done this is a real win!

Anyhoo…. I still don’tthink I can go to sleep but that’s about all there is to say at the moment. Everyone is sleeping like little angel-butts. Wish I was!

Goodnight, world!

Current Mood: Meh & Tired

The big move started last week Friday but of course you’re not officially moved until you’re back in touch with the rest of the world and that finally happened today!

May 1st – May 27th — packing, packing, packing

Friday, May 28 — packing the kitchen & bathrooms and the other last minute items & rooms.

Saturday, May 29th –Two 26 foot U-haul trucks, two minivans, my Dad’s truck & Joe’s car loaded driven 3 hours then unloaded!  About a 14 hour day for those of us on both ends of the trip.  Thanks to everyone who helped it was very much appreciated!!

Sunday, May 30th — Unpacking & moving things & more unpacking & trying to find things.  I still can’t find the can opener!

Monday, May 31st — Back to Wausau to clean the house and turn over the keys.

Tuesday, June 1st til now (and probably for weeks to come) — Unpacking, organizing,tryingto find things, moving furniture around.  Still haven’t found the box with my silverware in it!

Thursday, June 3rd — Finally got back online and got TV (no more watching the same Nick Jr DVD over and over).

There’s still a ton of stuff to unpack & put away.  Lots of organizing and repairs to do.   It will certainly be weeks (to months) before there is some sense of being done.  But, we have the basics in order, bedrooms are setup, kitchen is usable, bathrooms are good, TV & internet are live and my office is functional; so we’ve got what’s needed until we sort the rest out.

I’m hoping things will start to feel normal again next week when I return to work but I suppose that may take a while too.  Anyhow, that’s all for now.  It’s time for some much needed relaxation then a shower & bedtime!

Good-night all!

Current Mood: Busy & Happy & Tired & Yeah! Yippee! & yes yes yessssss!!!!

Twinnies 1 year plus 22 days check-up
Stats	Ellie	Marcus
Height	2 ft 5.75 in	2 ft 4.5 in
Weight	23 lbs 4 oz	20 lbs 7 oz
Head Circumference	47.2 cm	46.8 cm
*Head circumference-for-age	93.18/td>	57.95
*Weight-for-age	77.56	12.37
*Length-for-age	62.54	8.05
*Weight-for-length	86.35	64.04
1 Year B-day Pics taken 4/14/10
*Percentage of growth percentile
Both babies passed all their developmental markers.  They also had 4 immunizations, ouch!

Current Mood: Ellie Kisses & Happy & Happy Babies! & Happy Birthday! & I Love You! & Sweet Marcus & Twinnies

…you watch way too much YoGabbaGabba with the kids then eat some bad fish that results in being up sick all night….

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An open letter to DJ Lance Rock and Co.

There most certainly is not a party in my tummy tonight.

“Try it, you’ll like it.”

“I like fish, I like fish!”

Sage advice all, sir, but no…

Whilst my fish dinner at the eating seemed to be a delite to my palate… that fish turned it’s tail on me.

Some gangland violence in my stomach and a third-world uprising in my esophagus but most assuredly not a party in my tummy.

Perhaps I should have told the fish not to bite his friends!  Or maybe my lovely piece of fishy met up with the tiny ugly germs.  I’m sure the morning will reveal that swimmer’s true nature.

For now, I must consume yet more antacid in hopes of some small relief.

Good night to you sir.

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Not too bad for 3AM brain-addled, stomach-cramping ramblings eh?

Current Mood: Amused

Current Mood: Ellie & Ellie Kisses & Happy & Happy & Happy Babies! & Happy Birthday! & I Love You! & Ja Ja Ja & Marcus & Sweet Marcus & Twin Kisses & Twinnies & Yeah! Yippee!

PARENT- Job Description

This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way, I don’t believe any of us would have done it!!!!

POSITION:

 Mum, Mummy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The rest of your life you…
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5..
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat
in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets
and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product.
Responsi bilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION:

None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,
so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION:

Get this!   You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS:

While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.

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 Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis, letting them know they are appreciated for the fabulous job they do… or forward with love to anyone thinkin g of applying for the job.

**AND A FOOTNOTE ‘THERE IS NO RETIREMENT   —  EVER!!!

Current Mood: Amused & Doh! & Love

Did you ever notice…

• Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.
• I don’t understand the  purpose of the line, “I don’t need to drink to have fun.” Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and
  sticks when they’ve invented the lighter?
•  Have you ever been walking down the street and realized that you’re going in the complete opposite direction of where you are supposed to be going? But instead of just turning a 180 and  walking back in the direction from which you came, you have to first do  something like
  check your watch or phone or make a grand arm gesture  and mutter to yourself to ensure that no one in the surrounding area  thinks you’re crazy by randomly switching directions on the  sidewalk.
• I totally take back  all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger.
• The  letters T and G are very close to each other on a keyboard.  This recently became all too apparent to me and consequently I will 
  never be ending a work email with the phrase “Regards” again.
• Do you remember when you were a kid, playing Nintendo and it wouldn’t work? You take the cartridge out, blow in it and that would 
  magically fix the problem. Every kid in America did that, but how did we all know how to fix the problem?  There was no internet or message  boards or FAQ’s. We just figured it out. Today’s kids are  soft.
• There is a great need for sarcasm font.
•  Sometimes,  I’ll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly  realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw  it.
•  I think everyone has a movie that they love so much, it actually becomes stressful to watch it with other people. I’ll end up  wasting
  90 minutes shiftily glancing around to confirm that  everyone’s laughing at the right parts, then making sure I laugh just a  little
  bit harder (and a millisecond earlier) to prove that I’m still  the only one who really, really gets it.
• How the hell are you  supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
• I would rather try to carry 10  plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my  groceries in.
• I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
• The only  time I look forward to a red light is when I’m trying to finish a  text.
• A recent study has shown that playing beer pong contributes to the spread of mono and the flu. Yeah, if you suck at it.
• Was learning cursive really necessary?
• Lol has gone from meaning,  “laugh out loud” to “I have nothing else to say”.
• I have a hard  time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
• Answering the same letter three times or more in a row on a  Scantron test is absolutely petrifying.
• My brother’s Municipal  League baseball team is named the Stepdads. Seeing as none of the guys  on the team are actual stepdads, I inquired about the name. He  explained, “Cuz we beat you, and you hate us.”  Classy, bro.
• Whenever someone says “I’m not book smart, but I’m street smart”, all I  hear is “I’m not real smart, but I’m imaginary smart”.
• How many  times is it appropriate to say “What?” before you just nod and smile  because you still didn’t hear what they said?
• Every time I have  to spell a word over the phone using ‘as in’ examples, I will  undoubtedly draw a blank and sound like a complete
  idiot. Today I had  to spell my boss’s last name to an attorney and said “Yes that’s G as  in…(10 second lapse)..ummm….Goonies”
• What would happen if I  hired two private investigators to follow each other?
• While  driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively  swerved to avoid it….thanks Mario Kart.
• MapQuest really needs to  start their directions on #5.  Pretty sure I know how to get out of my  neighborhood.
• Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they  told you how the person died.
• I find it hard to believe there are  actually people who get in the shower first and THEN turn on the  water.
• Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
• I can’t remember the  last time I wasn’t at least kind of tired.
• Bad decisions make  good stories
• Whenever I’m Facebook stalking someone and I find  out that their profile is public I feel like a kid on Christmas morning  who just got
  the Red Ryder BB gun that I always wanted. 546 pictures?  Don’t mind if I do!
• Is it just me or do high school girls get  sluttier & sluttier every year?
• If Carmen San Diego and Waldo  ever got together, their offspring would probably just be completely  invisible.
• Why is it that during an ice-breaker, when the whole  room has to go around and say their name and where they are from, I get  so incredibly nervous? Like I know my name, I know where I’m from, this  shouldn’t be a problem….
• You never know when it will strike,  but there comes a moment at work when you’ve made up your mind that you  just aren’t doing anything productive for the rest of the day.
•  Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after DVDs? I don’t want  to have to restart my collection.
• There’s no worse feeling than  that millisecond you’re sure you are going to die after leaning your  chair back a little too far.
• I’m always slightly terrified when I  exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten  page research paper that I
  swear I did not make any changes  to.
• “Do not machine wash or tumble dry” means I will never wash this ever.
• I hate being the one with the remote in a room full of people watching TV. There’s so much pressure. ‘I love this show, but  will
  they judge me if I keep it on? I bet everyone is wishing we  weren’t watching this. It’s only a matter of time before they all get  up and
  leave the room. Will we still be friends after this?’
• I  hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello?Damnit!),  but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and
  goes to  voicemail. What’d you do after I didn’t answer? Drop the phone and run away?
• I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
•  When I meet a new girl, I’m terrified of mentioning something  she hasn’t already told me but that I have learned from some  light
  internet stalking.
• I like all of the music in my iTunes,  except when it’s on shuffle, then I like about one in every fifteen  songs in my iTunes.
• Why is a school zone 20 mph? That seems like  the optimal cruising speed for pedophiles…
• As a driver I  hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter  what the mode of transportation, I always hate cyclists.
•  Sometimes I’ll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still  not know what time it is.
• It should probably be called  Unplanned Parenthood…
• I keep some people’s phone numbers in my  phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
• I think  that if, years down the road when I’m trying to have a kid, I find out  that I’m sterile, most of my disappointment will stem from
  the fact  that I was not aware of my condition in college.
• Even if I knew  your social security number, I wouldn’t know what do to with it.
• Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys  in a pocket, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey – but I’d bet my
  ass  everyone can find and push the Snooze button from 3 feet away, in about  1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time every time…
• My 4-year old  son asked me in the car the other day “Dad what would happen if you ran  over a ninja?” How the hell do I respond to that?
• It really  pisses me off when I want to read a story on CNN.com and the link takes  me to a video instead of text.
• I wonder if cops ever get pissed off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit.
• I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
• I  disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday  night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than Kay.
• The other night I ordered takeout, and when I looked in the bag, saw they had included four sets of plastic silverware. In other words,
  someone at  the restaurant packed my order, took a second to think about it, and  then estimated that there must be at least four people
  eating to require such a large amount of food. Too bad I was eating by myself.  There’s nothing like being made to feel like a fat bastard
  before dinner.

Current Mood: Amused & Ja Ja Ja & Naughty