So baby #4 is another boy! And I am delighted! Not that I would hate a girl baby, I just fear girls. I was one (or I am one), and I was not easy on my mom. But anyway.
We are excited, the boys especially. Q specifically said, "at first I wanted a sister, but then I figured something out. You have to play girl things with girls, and I don't want to do that. Like, tea party and dolls." I laughed at that. I do have pipe dreams of watching all my men play hockey in the driveway, and dragging everyone to every one's sporting events. I can't wait!
We do not have a name. We won't have a name. Cause you know how Scott is. I will wait for him to come down from the mount with a perfect name about 2 days after this baby is born. I did tell him though, the name HAS to end with a letter 'n' cause we can't have 3 with 'n' ending names and then a Bob, Fred, or Jehosephat. People will just know we gave up! Haha.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
DIY Without Divorce
About a month ago, we received Scotts February issue of Handyman Magazine. I happen to love this magazine. There are "great goofs" on the back page, where people write in about the dumb things they've done while diy'ing. Its funny, but not my point here.
Well, in February's issue, one of the main title's read "DIY Without Divorce". I laughed. It had all sorts of suggestions from readers and experts on how to avoid fighting while working on construction projects around the house. Some of them were funny. There is always one guy that just says, "Learn how to say 'yes dear' and give your wife whatever she wants." I hate that. But anyway. It was quite appropriate timing. We are in the midst of some DIY projects here. Like every weekend, something is on Scott's list. This past weekend was the kitchen.
Initially, we intended to redo the entire kitchen, like gut it and start over with new cabinets and granite counter top, new light fixtures and the like. Well, after shelling out a ton of cash in December for a new furnace and not getting as much back as we thought for our tax return (yes we already have it!!Thank you free turbo tax online!), we have had to re-think our kitchen makeover.
The thing about DIY that brings me to fight with Scott, is the decision making processes, and the multiple trips to Home Depot to pick out materials. I hate this job with a passion. In fact, speaking of passion, we did this very event on Valentine's Day with all three kids in tow. It was enough to want to make my head explode. At least I was rewarded with Chinese food later! After that, I told Scott I didn't want to be involved in anymore decisions. Seriously, I didn't want to pick out the hardware or grout color or whatever. I was done! So my man took over and wouldn't even let me see his choices.
This weekend Scott scrapped up the old tile floor which was pink, and put down a new one and re-painted the cabinets, and put in new pulls and knobs. Easy, he thought, and I thought. Something that could be accomplished rather quickly. HA! Wrong. Because we have a small house and 3 kids and actually need use of a kitchen, I had to vacate the premises for the weekend to let him get it done. And he did a great job, worked his butt off. My least favorite part of doing it yourself, is the clean up aspect (mainly cause its my job to do that), and that Scott works so hard I feel guilty. Cause while at my mom's this weekend, I didn't have to cook, and clean up and I got to go out for dinner with a friend!. It was nice, but the guilt sets in later.
It turns out, ripping up a tile floor is seriously labor intensive and installing one, equally intensive. I guess that's why people get charged thousands of dollars for the installation of one, when the tiles aren't that expensive. Scott has claimed he will never do it again. I returned home to this, and a house COVERED in dust. Its everywhere, in the bedrooms, on all the dishes and floors. And the dust in the kitchen doesn't come off cause it has mixed with the layer of greese and has to be washed off of everything. We will be getting a granite counter top and maybe a new back splash, but I'm feeling we won't do that cause I think Scott is over tiling.
On a positive note, the cabinets look nice and the floor looks awesome. But its not done, and I have to vacate with the kids AGAIN. Which sucks, even though I had an OK time this last time. The problem is, that J doesn't sleep well when we are away and its always a tough time for him at night, and i worry he'll wake the whole house.
And on a side note: we have our big ultrasound tonight to see what type of baby dwells in my uterus. I'm praying all is healthy with this baby. I always fear the worst with this. I will keep you posted.
Well, in February's issue, one of the main title's read "DIY Without Divorce". I laughed. It had all sorts of suggestions from readers and experts on how to avoid fighting while working on construction projects around the house. Some of them were funny. There is always one guy that just says, "Learn how to say 'yes dear' and give your wife whatever she wants." I hate that. But anyway. It was quite appropriate timing. We are in the midst of some DIY projects here. Like every weekend, something is on Scott's list. This past weekend was the kitchen.
Initially, we intended to redo the entire kitchen, like gut it and start over with new cabinets and granite counter top, new light fixtures and the like. Well, after shelling out a ton of cash in December for a new furnace and not getting as much back as we thought for our tax return (yes we already have it!!Thank you free turbo tax online!), we have had to re-think our kitchen makeover.
The thing about DIY that brings me to fight with Scott, is the decision making processes, and the multiple trips to Home Depot to pick out materials. I hate this job with a passion. In fact, speaking of passion, we did this very event on Valentine's Day with all three kids in tow. It was enough to want to make my head explode. At least I was rewarded with Chinese food later! After that, I told Scott I didn't want to be involved in anymore decisions. Seriously, I didn't want to pick out the hardware or grout color or whatever. I was done! So my man took over and wouldn't even let me see his choices.
This weekend Scott scrapped up the old tile floor which was pink, and put down a new one and re-painted the cabinets, and put in new pulls and knobs. Easy, he thought, and I thought. Something that could be accomplished rather quickly. HA! Wrong. Because we have a small house and 3 kids and actually need use of a kitchen, I had to vacate the premises for the weekend to let him get it done. And he did a great job, worked his butt off. My least favorite part of doing it yourself, is the clean up aspect (mainly cause its my job to do that), and that Scott works so hard I feel guilty. Cause while at my mom's this weekend, I didn't have to cook, and clean up and I got to go out for dinner with a friend!. It was nice, but the guilt sets in later.
It turns out, ripping up a tile floor is seriously labor intensive and installing one, equally intensive. I guess that's why people get charged thousands of dollars for the installation of one, when the tiles aren't that expensive. Scott has claimed he will never do it again. I returned home to this, and a house COVERED in dust. Its everywhere, in the bedrooms, on all the dishes and floors. And the dust in the kitchen doesn't come off cause it has mixed with the layer of greese and has to be washed off of everything. We will be getting a granite counter top and maybe a new back splash, but I'm feeling we won't do that cause I think Scott is over tiling.
On a positive note, the cabinets look nice and the floor looks awesome. But its not done, and I have to vacate with the kids AGAIN. Which sucks, even though I had an OK time this last time. The problem is, that J doesn't sleep well when we are away and its always a tough time for him at night, and i worry he'll wake the whole house.
And on a side note: we have our big ultrasound tonight to see what type of baby dwells in my uterus. I'm praying all is healthy with this baby. I always fear the worst with this. I will keep you posted.
Monday, February 6, 2012
I've been busy.
I've been up to my eyes in poo. Really. I'll spare you the details. But 2 out of 5 of our immediate family members have been to the E.R. for i.v. fluids and its been so fun!
When B recovers from any illness, he is a bear. Truly. Scott and I both want to hang him by his toenails. Thankfully he is a cute thing, and must know that he's being a tush pain and when he does this, he's always randomly coming up to me "Mama, I want to kiss you. Or I want to sit in your lap."
J has been sick for a week. He has also been a very laid back, easy going thing while sick. After getting fluids on Saturday though, he's back to himself and scratching and hitting and not easily entertained. But I'm thankful the little devil in him is back. It was sad seeing him so peaceful and calm. LOL.
He still has symptoms of the stomach bug, and now has croup on top of it, but he's happier. So I"ll take it.
Next week I'll be writing about my 10 day long vacation to some place warm and tropical which I will take without permission and go by-myself.
When B recovers from any illness, he is a bear. Truly. Scott and I both want to hang him by his toenails. Thankfully he is a cute thing, and must know that he's being a tush pain and when he does this, he's always randomly coming up to me "Mama, I want to kiss you. Or I want to sit in your lap."
J has been sick for a week. He has also been a very laid back, easy going thing while sick. After getting fluids on Saturday though, he's back to himself and scratching and hitting and not easily entertained. But I'm thankful the little devil in him is back. It was sad seeing him so peaceful and calm. LOL.
He still has symptoms of the stomach bug, and now has croup on top of it, but he's happier. So I"ll take it.
Next week I'll be writing about my 10 day long vacation to some place warm and tropical which I will take without permission and go by-myself.
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