Busy Weekend

We had a great weekend. Friday we did dinner for Jack's Birthday. It was very nice. Food was good and Emma was "ok"... going out to dinner is getting harder and harder with the Bean. Saturday we went to a 3 year old's birthday party. There was a baby pool there and Emma loved it. Omg.. she couldn't get enough of it. I can't believe how big she is getting. She was in and out of the pool and playing with all the other little kids. She was soooo good and seemed to really enjoy herself. I was a very proud parent.

Saturday night we did birthday cake with the family for Jack's Birthday. It was nice and we got to be outside on the deck. We had a nice evening.

Sunday was Charter Days in Granby with the Tractor Pull. Jack brought a few of his garden tractors and he also brought is farm tractor. A 1946 Farmall H. He did very well pulling with it. Ryan pulled with his garden tractor and I think he really loved it. Emma was a very good girl for the time we were there. We had a nice little set up so she had lots of room to run and play.

Tuppeware update: Being I haven't updated the blog lately I thought I would update with Tupperware info too. I am now a Manager!! Which is great news. I really hope I can build up my team. I enjoy Tupperware a lot. Getting out and doing my parties is fun. I have a book party out right now and I have a home party booked for June 27th!! CAN'T Wait!!! I was in a bit of a dry spell but I think I am coming out of it. I had two parties this month so far and with the book party closing for June that is 3. The party on the 27th counts for July so that will jump start that too. I am in the works of doing a HOST party at my house. I will post more about that as I plan it.

Ok.. that is all I have for now!!

A

Wordless Wednesday

Emma's Birthday Party

She is 2

She had a great time. She was a very good girl too. She got great gifts. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful daughter. It makes me wonder how my parents felt. I wish they were here to ask.

Jack and I enjoy Emma so very much. Who know that she would bring us such joy in our lifes. I can't get enough of her.

Next week I am on vacation. I will be taking Emma to get her first hair cut. I am sure I will cry, lets just hope she doesn't. I think if the weather is warm we will go to the zoo as well. I am looking forward to spending some time with her. Maybe a trip to the park and lunch too. I can't wait.

Thursday..

SO.. on Friday the 8th it was Emma's 2nd birthday. We went to Sears and had her pictures taken... check them out

This Saturday we are having her 2nd Birthday party. We are keeping is small this year with just family and a few friends.. nothing like last year.

On the Tupperware front I have a party on the 22nd. I am sooo looking forward to it. I really enjoy doing my parties and I think this will be a great one.

Work is work. Kids are gone which I love and things are winding down a bit. I have vacation the end of this month and I can't wait. Pool should be open and if the weather is nice I will get a nice tan.!!! I look forward to having some time with my baby.

I on sad note. I follow Kayleigh Freemans blog. On May 11th Kayleigh's fight for life ended. Rest in Peace sweet baby. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Ok bye for now

April

Wow... it has been awhile

I have to say that I don't have much to say and my blog is boring compaired to other I read so that is why I really haven't done anything.... so with out further ado here is my boring blog for the day.

Emma and I are alone this week. We are having a good time. She is being a great girl. She will be 2 on Friday and I can't believe it. She is getting so smart. She knows way more than I give her credit for sometimes. Her big party is on the 16th so cross your fingers that its a nice day.

On the right hand side of my blog ------> is a link to a little girl that I have been following for awhile named Kayleigh. She is so very sick. I pray for her every day. I know that I have like 4 people that read my blog but please pray for her.

Tupperware update. I have a party on the 22nd of the month and so far I have 2 parties booked for June. That is all very exciting to me. I would really like to have 2 to 4 parties a month so I really hope this is the start of that for me.

Hmm... what else.. nothing. I had my b'day and hubby got me an IPod Touch. Can I just tell you this thing is all that and a bag of chips. I just love it. I haven't been doing anything exciting.. We went to my friend Aimee's house last weekend for dinner. It was great. It was nice to go somewhere else and have dinner cooked and the dishes cleaned up.. hehehe.. THANKS AIMEE!!! ohh and she made sangria.. YUMMOO

work is work is work. kids leave on the 8th and can I just tell you I love when the kids are not here. (not directed at you Brittani.. lol)

ok.. that is all..
A

It has been awhile

OK!! I am here. All is well and I have just been lazy in updating my blog. Easter has come and gone and now I am working on Emma's 2nd b'day party. Here theme is going to be CupCakes!!!!

Work is work is work. It is coming to the end of the semester and the kids will be gone in less than 3 wks.... YIPPEE.... and summer hours will soon begin.

Tupperware.. well we had a Springfest thing last Saturday. It was ok. I still don't have much going on for my party line up and I really hope that changes soon. I love doing my Tupperware and it sucks that I don't have any parties coming up till June.

Ok.. that is all for now...

Wordless Wednesday

My Bean!

Well it's Monday.. what can I say

Weekend update:

Friday night... out to a Tupperware kick off party for Heather because she is signing to do the DIQ program. I went with Carey and Emma come with us. She was too cute. Carey and I then dropped Emma off to her Dad and went to PaperCity Brewery. It was great to go. Martin was there and some other people we know.

Saturday was a beautful day. Emma and I hung out while Jack did some work at the "farm". The Farm seems to be coming along and it sounds like he should be planting soon so there will be more to come on the FARM soon.. lol. Saturday night we went to Carole's and celebrated Ryan's 8th b'day. It was a nice party. I can't not believe that he is 8... time flies.

Sunday we did Breakfast Club with Martin, Carey and Adam. It was good..yummm... Then we headed home. Emma went down for a nap and Carole, Carey and I went to Stew Leonards. It was a nice trip. Stopped at Once Apon a Child as well. Went home to just head back out an 1 1/2 later to a Tupperware meeting. I have to say that I didnt' feel that the meeting this month was great .. but what ever.

Monday morning.. well.. work.. and here I am.. boring
A

Emma

Emma is much better. She is out and about with Daddy. Here is a picture

Emma

Emma has been sick. Here are pictures of her from yesterday and this morning. My poor Bean

Wednesday Wednesday... so good to me..

Ok.. not so good for Emma. She woke up at 5:00. She has Step Throat and threw up for the first time. I am at work but Jack said she is doing better. I sure hope so. I am doing the afternoon shift with her so I will be out of work at 12:00 and see how she is.

The weather is just BEAUTIFUL today. I wish that Spring would just get here already.

That is all I have today.
A

P.S. Shephards Pie for dinner.. hmmm

Tuesday

It is only Tuesday... Emma woke up at 4:00 this morning. She wasn't happy and didn't seem to have anything wrong. Brought her to the living room and hung out in there until about 6:00. Got her to my room where she sat on the bed and fell back asleep with her daddy. They were both sleeping when I left this morning.... soooo sweet!

Weekend update:

Friday night... Cards! We played Spoons again. It was great fun and a great night was had by all!

Saturday.. Jack, Emma and I took Chloe and Cole up town to get there shots. It was crazy with dogs and Chloe just couldn't help herself when she say them all. Cole was a very good boy but Chloe was tooooooo excited. We got there shots and on our way out the dogs tripped Jack and he broke his foot! Great fun. Saturday night I made great Bacon Cheese Burgers for dinner they were great!!!! hmmmmmmm

Sunday... We didn't do much. We did breakfast club. This week it was us, Carey, Martin, Adam and Mike and Jenny came too. Jack with his broken foot and all went to plow his field he is farming this year so Emma and I went and visited Tracey at her new house. Stopped for a visit at Jack's field and that was about it. Carey, Martin and Adam came over and Carey made a great Lasagna...

that is all for my weekend update!!

Yesterday was a busy day at work. I am having issues with some loans and have no idea how to fix it... ugh

ok.. bye bye for now
A

MIA

I have been sick.. again! It all started.. picture it Westfield 2009 Carole's Tupperware party. I look at Carey and say "I have a bit of a sore throat". Well OMG did I.

Saturday night we played Spoons and had a great time. I had my sore throat but nothing crazy. Well fast forward to Sunday morning and omg. I had the flu, sore throat and both my ears hurt. It was awful. Jack was working and thank god that Carole came and picked up Emma so I could get some rest. I didn't get out of bed for two days. I had strep throat.. UGH..

I just came back to work after being out Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and I feel better.

Plans for the weekend.. are bringing our dogs to get their rabie shots. I know it sounds like a great time. Here they are. Cole is the black Pug and Chloe is our pound puppy.

Sunday Jack isn't working so we will being doing Breakfast Club! yes!! We haven't been in two weeks.

No other plans... which sounds great to me. I need some time with my BEAN!

A

Were have I been??

My computer at work was broken :( so I haven't been on... but I am back. The guy here fixed it!

It is Friday and I am pretty happy about that. In-laws will be at my house for dinner tonight. Pizza... very easy!

I am enjoying the sun today and from what they say it will be out all weekend. I am soooo ready for Spring to get here and very excited for Summer !! I can't wait to hang out by the pool..

Ok.. bye bye
A

Tuesday

Jack dropped Emma off today at daycare. I called to see how she was and he said that she was walking toward the house and then tried to turn around and go back to the car once she relized she wasn't staying with her daddy. Poor Emma.!! She loves to be at Stephanies but loves to be with her daddy more.

Yesterday was a good day. I had to drop off some Tupperware for a lady that got my name from someone that needed a sandwich container. I had what she wanted in stock and made $12 and I think she will book a party in the spring! I sure hope so.

Last night for dinner we had Porterhouse Steaks on the grill. OMG... they were great. First it has been forever since we have used the grill because we were out of gas but the steaks were the best ever.

Ok.. I am a fake nail girl as anybody who knows me knows. I ALWAYS have fake nails. Well.. last night I took them off.... WOW.. it is so easy to type without them.. lol.. I miss them already but I think I will just do manicures for awhile and see if I can get my real nails back in good shape.... we will see how long I can last with out the fake ones.. lol

ok.. that is all.. off to work.. being I didnt' do anything yesterday I have to do some work today.. lol
A

Monday... a rainy one at that

OK.. this weekend was great!!!

Friday night met with friends and planned our 20th high school reunion!! That was great fun.

Saturday was a great day! It started with a Tupperware Brunch which was great. Carole and Carey went and we had a nice time. Then with Carole, Carey and Katie.. off to shoe shopping for Carey! then to Stewleonards. It was a blast. From there we went home. All had dinner. Carole, Chris and Katie came over and we played cards. Carey came to play too after her Tupperware party!.. OMG we had sooo much fun. We must play SPOONS again soon.

Sunday was a beautiful day outside. I took Emma and Ryan to the playground. Jack had to work so it was just us. We had a great time. Off to lunch at of course McDonalds and then home. We had a great day.

Now back to the real world.. ugh
A

Thursday!!

OMG... I am still sick with this cold. It is such a bad one. So bad that I am sitting at my desk with peanut M&M's and I am not eating them because I can't taste them.. so I am sick and can't even enjoy chocolate.. ugh

Emma is doing much better. She is talking up a storm so funny some of the words she can say now. Just love it

Tupperware is ok. Entered a book party for over $200 and to boot I got some free Tupperware from it!

Ok.. time for me to veg out at my desk.
A

I am sick :( .. But on a good note

Emma isn't ... at least she isn't as sick. She is on the up swing now!!! and getting back to her nomal self.

This weekend was good. Saturday we didn't do much. I did go to a Tupperware party that Carey did. It was a bingo theme one and it went very well. She is a great consultant. After the party we went to McCarthy's and had dinner.. thank you Carey!! IT WAS GREAT. I enjoyed every minute of it. Seems like forever since I have done that.

Sunday we did breakfast club and then Carey, Carole and I went to our Tupperware Meeting. It was a good meeting but that is when I was starting to get sick. I was soooooo very cold and even colder when I got home... ugh.. The good news is I had a snow day today so no work.. but I am sick as a dog..

Ok.. that is about it.
A

Happy Friday

Ok.. it is here .. FRIDAY.. thank god

I haven't posted any pictures lately so here are some of Emma at daycare. Stephanie put some NICE ponies in her hair.

She is so cute sometimes.

Plans for the weekend.. NONE.. not really anway. Emma has an ear infection and pink eye and of course her cold. Tonight is pizza with Carole and her family. Tomorrow .. I think I will clean the house and do some stripping of the beds and laundry. I am going to make a potroast (Carey's way). I am looking forward to that!! yummm. Sunday.. Breakfast club but with no Jack (he is working at the PD) that is if Emma is feeling better.... Sunday night I have a Tupperware meeting.

Ok.. that is the exciting life of a working mother of one great kid from B'town

A

Emma Update

Yup... its pink eye. She is doing pretty good with it and will be back at daycare tomorrow. Today she is home with her Dad. I have to say that I really wish I was home with her but I stayed home on Monday and left early yesterday sooooo today is his turn, and I know that he loves it.

I just had Potroast soup for lunch. It was by Progresso and is only 2 pts for the whole can. It wasn't bad. I did however eat it with a big piece of french bread with of course butter on it.. yummmooooo. And for dessert... Mint Girl Scout Cookies!!!

I am pretty busy at work. Seems like lots of little things to do but that take forever to clear up. UGH

As I am updating my blog I am watching All My Children. It is my fav. soap and I watch it every day. right now Crystal is bring a jerk! ugh... what has gotten into her?? oh that is right.. DAVID.. BIG JERK! I like Zach a lot and don't like the way that Kendall has been with him..

Ok.. back to watching..
Have a great day
A

Wednesday

Is it really only Wednesday. I as home with Emma on Monday. She has a bad cold and was running temp. Now today I was called at work that she looks like she may have pink eye. SOOO I am home with her now and have doctors appointment at 1:15. Lets hope it isn't pink eye.. ugh

I can't believe how slow this week is going. It has been cold and I am waiting every day for nicer weather. I hate looking at all the snow in my front yard and my back deck. I am ready for green grass and to open the pool!!!

Tupperware update.. none. WTH am I going to do to get a party booked. No responds from my mailing so far. I am going to make some calls tonight and see what I find out.! Postive thinking.. I will move on even when the answer is no

Happy Monday.. umm... I mean Tuesday

No work for me yesterday so I am a day behind.. that is ok with me maybe it will make the day go by faster!!

We had a great weekend. We went to breakfast with Martin, Carey and Adam and then we all went to Stew Leonards in Ct. What a great store. I look forward to going back very soon.

Yesterday Emma and I hung out. Carey and Adam came over later in the day and we had a great visit. Emma was a bit off but she seemed to recover after and eat and then went to bed. She wants 100% of my attention these days and doesn't like it when it isn't on her... lol.. I think I could have a little diva on my hands.. lol.. that would be my mom getting me back.. lol

Tupperware.. ok.. mailing is going out tomorrow. I forgot to put it in the mail today.. but that will give me time to call them on lunch. I was also on our conf. call last night and I won $50!!! I am very excited about that.

Ok.. off to do work.. what is with that anyway.. it is really starting to interfer with my social life.. j/k
A

Ok..I have done it.. maybe not all the way but it is in the works.. what am I talking about??? oohhhhhh... MODULAR MATES!!! I have done some of my cabinet and wanted to share the before and after.... please remember it is not done but getting there.!!!

Friday and a long weekend ahead!!

I have Monday off and I am very much looking forward to it!

Work is work.

Emma is with Jack today and I am sure they are having a great time. We are going to grab a bite out tonight. Just burgers or grinders nothing fancy.

On the Tupperware front. I am now a manager!!! I have 3 recruits under me and I am happy I have made that jump. Now I just need to get a party in the works.

ok.. bye bye
A

One more day till Friday

OH boy it has been a long week. But I have a picture to share. Emma got a new Valentine's Day outfit from her Grandmother and she wore it today to daycare because she doesn't go tomorrow sooooo here she is in it .. doing tickle monster to me while I take the picture.

Wedneday

Ok.. nothing going on here... ugh.. I have an ear ache and I am hoping it goes away.. that is about it.

Oh and Jack and Emma got to hang out all day together while I had to work.. BOO

Time stands still

Have you ever thought .. OMG.. this day is never going to end.. that is me today. But then I think about when I am home and how fast time goes by. How fast Emma is growing up ... how fast I am getting old... but boy.. when I get to work the time stands still..... UGH

Tupperware news... I know its been awhile for that .. right? well I have a big book party to drop off on my way home tonight. I am really excited about this one so fingers crossed.

I am hoping that I can get a house party together soon so I am going to start making some calls and get this ball rolling.

Emma used the potty again yesterday !!! YIPEE EMMA

A

Its a Monday

Today I am missing my bean. Emma and I had the day together yesterday and she was just so cute. I truely enjoyed her company yesterday afternoon. We hung out and just watch some tv and played and snacked.. it was so nice. When Jack got home at 4 we went to Target and Best Buy and out to dinner she was wonderful. I miss her a lot today because of it :(

ok.. the weekend update

Friday... dinner at Carole's and it was yummmoooo... Saturday Emma and I went to 1/2 of Katies b'ball game. We went to Stop and Shop and took Katie and Ryan home with us from there. They spent the afternoon which Emma just loved... Then Carole had a Tupperware party that nigt that I went to with her. It was a great party for her and she did well with sales. The kids slept at my house and went home on Sunday morning... and the rest is history (really its just posted above)

Work today is slow.. I am glad :)
A

Friday .. Friday

UGH.. its here.. thank you god.. really it has been a long week.

My Jeep broke.. again.. to the tune of $400..I love the Jeep but really I think it is a piece of $@#*.

Work is ok. We have a big mailing to get out so that is being worked on. I have a all spring loan money coming in next week. Some comes in by itself.. some doesnt' so I have to request all if it. Any of you that read me it all goes back to the DL (direct loan) issues again. UGH.. I really am not looking forward to that.

Jack, Emma and I are going to Carole's tonight for dinner and a visit. Emma has been asking for the kids like crazy lately. She just loves them. On Sunday this week Jack is working so Emma and I are just going to hang out. I am thinking we may take a trip to the mall and stroll around.

I know its been a few days since I have blogged and I don't have anything else to day.. lol..

Have a great weekend and if I have an exciting Friday I will let you know.


A

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It has been a few days

Ok.. so it has been a few days since I last posted. On Thursday night we had a Tupperware Bingo. I didn't have a lot of people come but I sure had a GREAT Time!!!!!

This weekend we had friends and family over for dinner. Carey made a great PotRoast and we all played cards later. It was a great night and I had lots of fun.

Tupperware meeting was last night. I got a GREAT pair of Tupperware sunglasses...GREAT. It has also got me motivated to get on the ball. I need to recruit and I NEED to get some parties booked for February and March!!! So. My new goal is to get 2 real parties booked and held before the end of February. I can do it I can do it I can do it

Emma tinckled on the potty yesterday for the first time. Now that is exciting... at 20months she is starting to figure it all out!!!

Yesterday was a SNOW Day!!

I had yesterday off from work because of snow. It was nice to be home with Emma bean.

I am at work now and counting down till lunch. Is that bad? ugh this day is never going to end.

Tonight is Tupperware Bingo. I am looking forward too it but I don't have but one person that I know of coming and I hope she is bringing friends!!!!!

wow.. I am done posting can't think of anything else.

bye for now
A

They are calling for Snow!!!

Snow is a four letter word to me if you know what I mean, but if I get the day of from work for it, it isn't so bad.. LOL


Emma is so crazy. There was a baby that was about 10 months old yesterday at daycare and Emma was a bit jealous I am sure so she tried to relive her youth.. (so to say.. lol)





So today I got some new pictures too. THANK YOU STEPHANIE.. you are the best!!!! She loves to play dress up.. so here is my fashion statement..

Emma as you can see is great!!!

Work today is ok. My boss just came in and brought a box of chocolate covered Macadmia nuts right Hawaii!! I have a whole box on my desk.. not for long.. lol... yuummmooo

Last night I went to Carole's for a jewlery party that didn't really happen but was nice to visit with all the ladies.

I finally heard back from the woman that was suppose to have a Tupperware party on the 23rd. Says she wants to reschedule till April. I am just happy that she finally contact me. (even though I think she was rude about not contacting me before he party)

Ok.. other than that that is it!! Snow coming and I hope snow day from work..

A

Monday Monday

Ok.. I got the Keurig. It is amazing. Now I need one for work. It would be so nice to just have one right in my office... hmmmmm.... maybe I will win one!!! fingers crossed xxxxxx

Weekend Update

Saturday... Nails at 10:00 find out my nail girl is 6 months PG with a boy. She didn't know she was PG at all.. odd.. Also find out that my sister-in-law is PG too..... sooooo things happen in 3's .. who is the 3rd PG lady in my life.. ?????

Saturday night Carole, Chris and the kids came over for dinner. We had roaster chicken and it was good. I made mashed potatoes and gravey and of course brownies for dessert but I didn't have any frosting for the brownies and brother in law didn't like that so much... lol

Sunday my aunt and siblings came over. It was great to see my aunt and I think she is doing great. We had lunch and coffee of course from my Keurig!!! and just chatted over coffee it was great to catch up. For lunch we had some chicken salad from our little store in town. As a rule I HATE chicken salad but this one had cranberrys and walnuts in it... OMG.. it was so good Jack ran out for me last night so I could have more. YUUUMMMMMOOOOOO

ok.. that is all for my weekend .. pretty boring.. but nice. This week I have a party at Carole's tonight and Tupperware Bingo on Thursday. No other plans which is great. We may get snow on Wednesday so maybe I will have a day off during the week.. that would be nice :)

ok.. bye for now
A

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Friday .. Friday

YIPPEE it is Friday!!

For a short week it has been a long one. Work has been steady. Emma has had a good week. She is getting so smart. Yesterday when I picked her up from daycare she said "lets go" and ran for her coat... just love it. Stephanie took some pics of her yesterday too so I will share them.

she is trying n Stephanies glasses .. how cute is that.. LOL

No big plans for the weekend. I have my nail appointment tomorrow and my Aunt Sandie is coming for a visit on Sunday. I am looking forward to seeing her. I also have my Keurig on its way and it is going to get to my house today!! that is very exciting.

Ok.. I am off
A

Melissa from the http://www.mommyonthehill.blogspot.com/ just tagged me. For this tag, I am supposed to list 7 random facts about myself. I had a tag like this a while back, but I'm going to challenge myself to come up with 7 more weird things that you don't know about me! And if you haven't read Melissa's blog, you should definitely check it out!

Ok.. here it goes
1. I drink ice coffe everyday no matter how cold it is outside
2. The first think I read on the computer every morning is the obits
3. I thought Emma would have brown hair and eyebrows when she was born.
4. The one item I can't live with is my cell phone
5. I love to text
6. I think about having a 2nd child but know better.. lol
7. I can' wait to read our local paper every week

Ok.. now I havt to tag 7 people to list 7 random facts about themselves.
Carole from http://youngestof3sisters.blogspot.com/
Carey from http://www.craftycarey.blogspot.com/
Miranda from http://www.keeperofthecheerios.com/
Kacee from http://lifeasamomat21.blogspot.com/

I can't think of 7 .. sorry

25 Ramdom things about me

I just did this on my facebook so I thought I would share it with all of you as well

25 Ramdom things about me:

1) I sell Tupperware. I have only been doing it 3 months and have been on the top 10 sales for two of them.
2) I am an Asst. Financial Aid Director and have been in Financial Aid for 12 years
3) I use to sell cars
4) I have a pug and a lab/rotti mix that I love
5) I have small feet for a person my height
6) I miss my Mom and Dad every single day
7) My daughter is amazing
8) I have a blog http://aprilthetupperwarediva.blogspot.com/
9) I am shy in a social setting of people I really don't know
10) My fav band is KISS
11) I wish I could have big hair still like in the 80's
12) I love to hang out at home alone
13) I love talking on my cell phone
14) I have had 17 cars since I could drive, some are T/A (my fav still) Lexus, BMW, a 1972 Volvo.. LOL just to name a few
15) I would love to have a camper to go camping in
16) I wish I could run
17) I want lasik surgery
18) I am very excited about getting my new Keurig coffee pot this week!!!!!
19) I have worn the same color lipstick for 8 years
20) I worked a culinary school
21) My favorite place to vacation is Aruba
22) My family is the world to me
23) I live in the house I grew up in
24) I have a yellow scooter and I have a friend that dumped it on me.. lol
25) I love my husband

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Today is the day!

Today we make history. Can't wait to see some changes

As for me today. I have a busy day ahead of me. So far I have had a good amount of students come in about loans..... so typical to wait till the last day. I have to go to a computer lab later and help people complete paper work that they should have done a month ago. I know don"t be jealous you wish you could be there for it. .... and the kicker for the day is I get to work till 4:30 now and I miss my Bean already.. UGH it might as well be a Monday...

The good thing.. I have a job... we are all happy and healthy and we have a roof over our heads and food in the fridge... try to stay positive is the name of the game.

A

Monday!!! a day off

Emma and I went shopping today with Carole, Katie and Ryan. We started at Monkey Business and I got her a very cute pair of shoes for 25% off. Then we went to Yankee Candle and then the Holyoke Mall. I really wanted to get a new pair of black shoes for work and I didnt' find anything but we had a great day.

Emma didn't really nap at all except for about 1/2 hour from 4-4:30. She woke up crying for about a 1/2 hour and now she doesn't want to sleep. Jack is on a trip to NJ and I can just here her calling for me. It just breaks my heart... poor Emma Bean.

Work tomorrw. Really not looking foward to it. We have new student orientation and on Wednesday classes start back..... so tomorrow is going to be crazy. I really am not looking forward to it but in less than 20 hours it will be over.. lol.. but who's counting.. lol

Ok. I hope to update tomorrow
A

So I wasn't going to update till tomorrow or even Tuesday but I just checked my Tupperware email and someone that knows someone that knows someone.. got all that.. contacted me to do a book party. I am so excited about that. Not just the book party but the fact that I am getting my name out there... YIPPEE

So while I am here I will update you on my weekend. Friday as soon as I got home I had to turn around and head to my in laws for my mother in laws b'day party. It was nice. I got to see Grandma Helen and Grandpa Larry which is great because they are leaving for FL in a week and I am happy I got to see them before they leave.

Saturday.... we didn't do anything really. Emma had a great day other than the fact that she didn't take any naps. Jack's work car broke so we had to got to CT to get a rental car for him. Carole came over with the kids and watched Emma while we went. I picked up Red Rose pizza on the way home and got to visit with the kids before they were off with my other sister for a basketball thing. Carole hung out and we made a trip to the store and watched the movie Swing Vote. The movie was ok..

Sunday... Jack worked the PD and it had snowed about 4 inches already by the time we woke up. Carey texted saying because of the snow it didn't look good for Breakfast Club. I did agree but when Carole texted and said she wanted to go I thought ok.. I will do it. So off Emma and I went. The roads were not good but by the time we headed home they were much better. Emma took a great nap when we got home and I ordered my Keurig Coffee pot I have been wanting for ever!! I can't wait to get it. Carey came over for a visit with Adam and it was great of course to see them. We just hung out and chatted .... it was nice.

I just finished watching DHW it was very good and I of course now can't wait till next week.. lol

Ok.. time for bed
night nigh
A

Friday is here

So Happy Friday to all!!!

It is my last day working till 3:30 Next week starts back to 4:30. That is going to be an adjustment for me with Emma.

Have you ever thought why me??? To reflect on what has happend in my life it makes me ask this question. For good and for bad things. But lately more often. I have been missing my Mom and Dad a lot lately. Why??? is it Emma?? I think it could be. When she does something cute or special I want to tell Mom or sometimes I think OMG Dad would love that. Soooo anyway.. my point... everything happens for a reason and when I die I guess I will know it but for now I have the big ? why?hmmmmmmm

Ok.. work sucks.. ugh.. some people really get on my last nerve and I can tell you that nerve is flapping out in the breeze and it is ready to snap at any point in time... is it me or just everyone else.. lol.. Today I am going to pick it is everyone else...

CALGON take me away
A

Thursday

Ok.. one more day to go and I have a 3 day weekend.. can't wait.

Work is work is work... ugh.. why if someone screws something up you have to help fix it and they act like it is no big deal and don't even admit they did anything... JERK

My work schedule is going back to 4:30 next week. I am very sad about this because that means I will only get about 2 to 2 1/2 hrs a day with Emma Bean during the week. I guess I will just have to take mor "sick" days..

Tupperware Bingo is coming up and I am really hoping I can get some people together for it. We will see.... COME ON PEOPLE!!

Wednesday

Thought of the day.... why do I live in New England when I hate winter? UGH.. really .. I can't wait for spring. I do know why I live here. It is because there is no way I could leave my family. But come on spring.... I am ready for you..

Emma is feeling much better. I have to say that even her nose seems to have already stopped running. She was in a great mod this morning. Jack left at 6:30 for work so it was just us girls this morning. She did however have to wear Jack' Yale baseball cap to daycare. She is so funny.

I am making hamburgers for dinner. We have some nice fresh rolls and we will have oven fries. I am going to make Emma a "little" burger just for her. I am not sure if she will eat it or not but we will see. She does eat the fries so that will make her happy!! lol

Work is work lately. I am busy tring to clean up my desk. Students come back on Wednesday next week and it really starts to get busy from there till about July.

Ok.. back to the desk!! lol
A

Emma's bow from Kayce

For Christmas Carey and Martin got Emma a BEAUTIFUL hair bow. It is from Kaycee http://lifeasamomat21.blogspot.com/

Check it out!!

Firkin Bucket...

OK.. so funny. My in-laws gave me this great Firkin Bucket and I just love it. So back in March of 2008 Emma climbed in the bucket. Jack and I really thought she would have grown out of it by now but here are the before and after pictures showing she can still fit in the bucket.

Give away at Carey's Blog

New contest I entered at http://craftycarey.blogspot.com/ Carey lists great tips and recipes... even one of mine.. hehehehe. This weeks give away is time managment... I don't think that I can help give any good advise here... but I will be following the comments.

Emma is sick

Emma is sick.. it is another cold and she had a temp of 101 today. She is eating and drinking well but didn't sleep well last night. Her nose is running like a garden hose!!! the poor thing. OK mom's here is a question for you. When will she learn to blow her nose?? omg if she could she would feel so much better. I do use the Puffs Plus on her so the nose isn't too red but it isn't looking good.. lol.. my poor bean!

OK.. Tupperware Bingo is my next party planning date. I only have the one party in January and the Fundraiser so I am doing my own table at Tupperware Bingo .. when you ask???

January 29th Thursday
VFW Belchertown
6:30 - 9:30
You know what they say.. be there or be square.

I had a nice weekend. I went to Wiltons Childrens Clothing store in Ware with Carey and Adam. We then went to lunch.. YUMMOO.. I found a great winter coat for Emma for next year for $10 how can you go wrong? and a few other things. Carey, Martin and Adam then came over and hung out. We had dinner and watched some TV.

Carey I think it is time for just us mom's to hang out and chat... what do you think ??? :)

I didn't see any of Carole and the kids they are so darn busy with everything. Maybe I will see them this week.

From my post below you can see that I have entered two give aways for coffee pots .. make sure you check these blogs out!!!

MomDot.com
http://thesecretisinthesauce.blogspot.com/2008/12/win-keurig-platinum-brewing-system-and.html

Ok.. Desprate Housewifes is almost on so I am going to get a snack and get ready for the show.
Night
A

Another chance to win!

The ladies over at MomDot.com are also giving away a Platinum Keurig Brewing System! Go to their contest here and enter to win! Go go go!!!

Visit SITS and Enter to Win

OMG!!! I Have entered.. Good luck to everyone. I really hope I win. I sooooo wanted one for Christmas this year.

Make sure you go and visit the girls over at SITS and enter their giveaway for a Keurig Platinum Brewing System. They have a great site where you can meet lots of other bloggers and look at the kind of great giveaways they do! Check out the contest below:The Secret is in the Sauce: Win a Keurig Platinum Brewing System and $50 worth of K-cups

They are calling for more snow!

Ok it is Friday and the weather people are calling for more snow. When? Tomorrow night .. that kinda puts a damper on the weekend plans, not that I really had any.. LOL so I don't know why I care. I just really don't care for snow.

Sunday Jack is working from 8-4 I was thinking that Emma and I would venture out but now that we are getting snow I am unsure. Maybe we will have visiters... Carole and the kids???? Carey, Martin, Adam??? hmmmmmmmmmm

Anywho.. that is all ... I am going to have a table at the Tupperware Bingo on the 29th. So people get your friends together and head out to B'town for a great night of fun and free Tupperware!!!

April

Thursday

ok.. so snow yesterday and I called out of work. I check my email and find out that Elms ended up closing at 11:00 anyway. I am pretty happy that I didn't drive in just to turn around 2 1/2 hrs later in the same yuck.

I am at work and missing Emma. I am also thinking about the food shopping I have to do. Why does it seem we always run out of everything all at the same time.. ugh.. No plans for the weekend yet. Jack is working the PD on Sunday but that is about it so if we do Breakfast Club it will be just me and Emma bean...

I also was thinking I have to call my Aunt and check on her and see how she is doing. She was hoping to be able to drive by now.

On the Tupperware front still no parties for January but the one. I do have a Fundraiser going out starting tomorrow so I am going to stay positive that that works out.

Ok bye bye
A

Tuesday!

Ok.. so today is Tuesday and we are expecting bad weather tomorrow. I really hope it comes because in my head I am not coming into work tomorrow. Work is slow but steady. Students don't come back until the 22nd which is great. I really enjoy when they aren't here to take my parking spaces.. lol

Tupperware.. update

I am going to be doing my first Fundraiser this month. I hope that is a good one. Not for me but for the Booster Club that is doing it. We will see how it goes and maybe it will give me just that boost I need to get back in the swing of things. I have emailed all my contacts, I have posted on Facebook and pretty much have it out there that I need someone to book a party for January so I really hope that I can make it happen!!! I am going to think positive and stay motivated so that I can hit bonus again this month!!

Updates with Emma.

I have updated about what she has been up to lately so... here ya go. In two days she will be 20 months old. It is so hard to believe that in 4 months she will be 2 and in 4 months it will already be May (thank god I hate winter). She is talking like crazy. She pretends to read her books. She loves her babies and takes such good care of them. She even went and got one of her own diapers to put on the baby. She feeds them what ever she is eating or drinking. It really is the cutest thing. I think that one of her newest tricks is spinning in a circle. OMG.. she spins and spins till she makes herself dizzy and falls down.. so crazy. She is loving all her new stuff from Christmas. She loves her new play cottage that is set up in the living room. She is always in and out of the thing. Here is a picture

as you can she.. she loves it.. hehehe.

She has been singing, or what she thinks is singing. I just love to listen to her. She also has started to put words together which is a step in the right direction as far as her skills go. Emma is the best thing that has ever happen to Jack and I and we love her to piece just in case you couldn't tell. LOL

OK.. that is all I have

A

Monday

Wow.. I was just checking my friends blogs http://craftycarey.blogspot.com/ and noticed that I hadn't posted today. BTW she has a great menu idea for the week posted and she is doing a GIVE AWAY so check it out!!!!

Well it was back to work today and it wasn't bad. I missed Emma Bean a lot but other than that it was good.

Last night I made Chili for dinner. Tonight with the left overs I took some Grand Biscutes and put them in muffin tins pre baked them and then stuffed them with Chili and Cheese... THEY WERE GREAT!!

Nothing more to report.

On the Tupperware front I only have one party booked for January so I NEED some people to book some parties. I have sent out an email to all the contacts I have made and we will see if that can generate anything. I really hope so!! fingers crossed.

bye bye
A

Class of 1989

On facebook lots of people have been posting pictures from high school so here are mine

Holidays

Ok.. I haven't yet really posted about Christmas and New Years so here it goes. Christmas eve we go to Jack's Grandparents house. We have pizza and open gifts. I did get a great bag that Grandma Helen made for me so sweet. I also got a great scarf from my secret santa (we do with with Jack's siblings and significant others) Denis got me (he is Jack's bother Thomas' boyfriend) soooo I got a beautiful Coach scarf!!!! YIPEE. Emma did get a pillow from Grandma Helen that she made it was so sweet. She also got some babies and some toys. She was very excited just to open all the presents... so cute.

Christmas day!!

Santa brought Emma the Rose Petal Cottage and it was set up in the living room for xmas morning. She was so excited to see it. She even sat in it to open all her other gifts. She was so much fun this year in all that she did. She just loved all the presents and packages. We went to Carole's for dinner and had a fab Prime Rib dinner. It was great!! lots of snacks and desserts too. We even spend the next day there playing Guitar Hero and eating leftovers!

Ok.. so the rest of vacation was nothing!! it was grand too I must say. We really didn't have much going on and I loved it.

New years we spent here and had Carey, Martin, Adam, Carole, Chris and Katie over. My older sister came with her two kids and her boyfriend too but didn't stay for the ball drop. It was so nice we eat and played Guitar Hero and had a ball.

Ok.. that is about all. I am going to post pictures for all to see