Ash Wednesday

Today me and the boys recieved our ashes-{some for the first time.} Brendan was so good in church. It kinda helped that there were quiet toys in the crying room for him to play with so we could listen to the mass.. When I went to pick up Thomas from school later on after Brendan and I went to church in the afternoon, Thomas said, "Mom! what happened??! where'd you get that bruise on your forehead from?! Wa'd you do now?" It was then that I explained to him that I had gotten my ashes in the afternoon with Brendan and he was going to get his at religion that evening. LOL He's too much Always looking out for me.. Too funny! Thomas went and sat with his religion class and recived ashes with them... boy was it crowded! he had to raise his hair in order to recive his ashes - too cute! at first he didn't quite know WHY he had to get ashes, but after explaining he was cool with it. I of course blew my lenten abstinenceright out the window right off the bat by having meat tonight instead of supposed to be having fish !! I'll never get that right!! I got a card on my fridge and STILL screwed up! Ash Wednesday fish and Good Friday, Same goes for Abstinence and Sunday is Obligation.. Oh Easter You're so lucky I like Chocolate ;) I get it right if it kills me!

Happy Birthday Thomas!

Today we celebrated Thomas' 6th birthday at the bowling alley. Boy did he have fun! He invited like practically his entire class, which I thought I was gonna go broke for sure, but hey, they're his friends, and it's his birthday and I asked who he would like to have come to his birthday, and I love him to death, so what more can I say? He's worth it, and from the time he had, I'm glad they all came! At least about 5 0r so didn't show for a couple reasons- 5 just didn't call, two went out of town for President's day weekend, one couldn't make it and one had pink eye, so - the rest showed and good thing too - cause I made just enough goodie bags to go around! ;) The party lasted a couple hours consisting of pizza, drinks, bowling for an hour, cake, open presents,and they even clean up and are at your beckon call the duration of the party! All you do is bring the cake and the birthday boy! How easy of a party is that?No muss no fuss! It was I admit a bit crazy when the kids all first started to arrive and you have finally 12 5 year olds all running around the bowling alley like maniacs waiting for the pizza to be served so they can eat then bowl! I think the parents came just to see myself want to hang myself over the situation I put myself in! LOL but But afterwards they wound down and were actually very well behaved- they were just excited to see their friends and all and to get the party started. The party attendant even commented how well behaved they were when she gave the instructions about the bowling to stay back until it was their turn etc.. that they actually listened and obeyed and things went so smoothly, -she was impressed! She was afraid of such a large party that it was gonna be crazy but commented that it was a pleasure serving them.They were all good kids and it was a pleasure inviting them. We all had a great time and 6 kids or 16, I'd do it again. Happy Birthday Thomas, You deserve it sweetie! As for the presents, He got Bionicles, Power Rangers, Rockem Sockem Robots,-remember those? I think it's a right of passage for every little boy to recieve that when he's young!! Movie pack, And a brand New shiny bicycle from Mom & Dad so he can ride with his friends on the street instead of chasing them! { I never DID kow why he did that ! }6 yrs old..*sigh* My lil monkeys getting older ..where does the time go??

Happy Big 6 Thomas!!

 Celebrated Thomas' 6th Birthday at the bowling alley today.. 6 yrs.. wow.. kids growing like a weed! Everyone had a wonderful time, Cake was awesome, even Grandma got in on the action and bowled a couple games! Thomas couldnt have been happier.. it definitly WAS a very Happy 6th Birthday for one special little man today!! :)

PEEK-A-BOO!!

He Stood!

Today we were playing in Brendan's room, and he crawled over to his learning table and pulled himself up and stood!! I was like that's my boy! and he was so proud of himself too! wigglin his but back and forth - he was so cute! Then he went to clap his hands and fell over and cried - isn't that the case! but oh! I am so glad I go everywhere with my camera! here's some shots!

BOING BOING BOING

There's something about the feeling of going up and down and bouncing and having no control of ones self as they bounce and trounce left and right, forward and back lights and music all aglow and blaring- at least that's how it is here when this little boy gets going in his Jumperoo. one he starts, he doesn't stop - unless he gets so worn out he passes out right there in his seat . { I should snap a pic of that and edit it in } He would make a great tester for Fisher Price I tell You! Great for their ad Campaign- The kids all smiles! {Now ther's an idea for some college money..{hmm}.. no really- Does this kid NOT look like he belongs on a bilboard or something? I just thought it was too funny! He just looked too cute with the poiter like { number one} and all smiles bouncing along and all- was too cute! Hes something else! He's another one that makes me wish I was a lil' kid again with these cool toys and all wishing I could have a crack at these just for fun! You know you have those moments where you do too! admit it! LOL I'm not the only one! These days they come out with the coolest stuff! But I'll be damned if I wanna go through some of the stuff I did again when I was younger and glad I'm an adult! Anyway, I just love watchin him bounce along goin BOING!BOING! BOING! BOING!

The Mind of A Child

I wonder what it would be like to travel into the mind of a child ..I walked into Thomas' room the other day to straighten up, - make his bed, tidy up - get any loose toys off the floor in case Brendan were to crawl in and pop anything into his mouth etc.. and I found this - and began to wonder-what wa going on in his mind- I felt as if I had interrrupted a Bionicle war- Thomas had to run off to school, but before he did , it was if the "Inika's" and "Perakis" I believe they're called were in the middle of a battlewho is who don't ask me but looks like they weren't doing well! ammo looke dike it was in good supply,but ahh, I remember those days, and Ohhh, to be able to travel backand have those days again!! the imagination, the fun,the freedom, to be and have the fun of a child again!

Happy Birthday Honey!

Today is Tom's birthday. Turned 37. I remember when we were 17 together! Where'd the time go?!!- so I ordered him flowers from online and made him a cake- he's the modest type that never wants presents -da da da.. so needless to say he didnt know what to say when flowers showed up at the door for him and I made him a chocolate cake and got him cards from me and the boys and his mom, and made dinner for him. Now he's off to Kansas City tomorrow for business in 13 degree weather from 65 degree weather -burr! Hope he dresses warm! Happy Birthday honey!

First Lost Tooth

Today Thomas lost his FIRST tooth! he was playing around witha scuba dive set-the kind with the flippers and mouthpiece and goggles, and as he was adjusting the mouthpiece, his VERY LOOSE front left tooth {that was hanging by a thread and ready to come out anyday anyway) finally gave way and eased its way out! Thomas being the way that he is didn't exactly know what to make of it, kinda freaked! LOL he was like "AAAAGGGHH! " I'm bleeding! And thought a tooth was never going to replace that one so was a bit upset... but once he learned that a big boy tooth was going to replace that one and the tooth fairy was waiting tonight with some ca-ching for that tooth, he began to relax..LOL So that was our exciting afternooon and even more exciting- went grocery shopping! whoopee! {Yes that IS sarcasm in my voice} LOL Losing teeth.. My lil' boy's growing up...where does the time go??

Yo' Adrienne

Well, it was bound to happen sometime I guess. I was doing SOO well! I had just passed my second year seizure free. And then it happened. Not once , but TWICE!!We had gone to Dad's for Christmas- well, we'll just say up North, because we made a couple stops along the way.-Stopped at Shane's for a few days, in North Carolina, Eddie & Steph's for a day While staying at the Marriot for a couple days and visiting Doug & Anthony On Long Island Before finally making our way up to dad's in the Catskills for Christmas all the while suffering a Terrible sinus infection taking whatever medicine was offered to me as well as what looked like would work over the counter as long as I could somewhat kick what was already kicking my ass! {you know you've been there!} So anyway We were all sick , but had a wonderful time-Brendan finally getting better, Tom mysteriously missing getting this bug and me & Thomas getting the worst of it- Thomas healing and me getting my ass kicked. On the way home December 29 in the Car, I suffered 3 seizures, then , we get home and on New Years Day, I suffered the Grand daddy of them all in the shower , wiping out and busting my nose in 3 places - I've never seriously injured myself THAT badly before in all the years that I've had my seizure condition- of 24 years! So I had to go t my trusty and swindling plastic surgeon{ whom I swear was all too happy to see me! } and got my nose fixed after dropping 5 grand on CATSCANS at the hospital ER plus bloodwork and stuff { Thank GOD for insurance!!!} 4 days after my seizure I got my nose put back in place - it was nice he did it on such short notice- I guess it was something where before it sets yada yada.. so I got put on the la la juice again and while he was at it he fixed my deviated septum that blocked my nose 90 percent, to stop my snoring problem- Tom's happy about that! I don't snore like a bear anymore! But look like Rocky Balboa!! He {The Doctor} gave me this copper ointment and put me in this light therapy and homeopathic skin pills{which I never believed in} to take twice a day that reduces swelling and bruising - and you know it really works? my bruising is going away REALLY fast and its barely been a week! So I'll be damned! So Tom's new nickname for me is "Mercedes" I think because All the money he wanted to buy his Mercedes - I think went into me !sure if that's not a guilt trip I don't know what is!! I gotta watch though because My nose wont completely heal for 4 months so if it gets bumped it's back to square one and we don't wanna go there again! never a dull moment I tell you!...I'm just glad its over. I can't drive for 6 months and that's really an inconvenience, but we're taking everything one day at a time and going from there. Tom has been a Godsend. He has been Mr. Mom. taking care of me, the kids, we've enlisted help from family to help out , so in tiough times , it's good to have back up when you can and stregnth in numbers. Until then, one Day at a time until normalcy.