I just have to say, I hate laundry! It isn't difficult, it's just never done. I am convinced that towels multiply while in the hamper. The second you think, "ah, the last load" there are three more lurking in the closet. It seems like every single day of my life I am handling laundry. Put some in the dryer from the washer. Put more in the washer. Bring more down from the bedroom. Sort it. Fold what was in the dryer. Put it away. Repeat.....argh! I need a sense of accomplishment. M...

Boy did I waste my day! I slept in because the boys let me. I woke up with a horrendous sinus headache. It was one of those that covered all bases, pressure behind your eyes, bridge of nose, back of head and the top of my head felt like it was going to blow. I also felt like I could hurl at any moment. So I took some sinus meds, drank some water and dozed on the couch until my poor children and husband needed food. Sunday is waffle day so I always make waffles. It was 67 degrees out so ...

Well, the good news is, I got a lot done today, therefore, I don't need an intervention as I suggested earlier. The bad news is I had to lock the laptop away in my rolltop desk and stay clear until I got everything done on my list (Thank goodness for that list). Tomorrow is another busy day but I should have ample time for blogging. Got a new minivan today! I know that doesn't sound too exciting but hey, it is still a new car with new car smell. It has a DVD player in it which is a wonder...

Thanksgiving was enjoyable again this year. We have been going to our cousin's home for Thanksgiving for the past few years and it has become a nice tradition. There was adjustments to be made in the beginning of course, but I truly enjoy it now. Spending this holiday with my inlaws was quite a change. It seems as though Thanksgiving was pretty much the same for the first 21 years of my life. It was spent with my Mom's side of the family. It pretty much consisted of good food, football...

Having kids has been a great excuse for playing with paper and paste and paint. For getting excited about trick-or-treating and birthday parties. I had forgotten what fun it was to suck the helium out of a ballon and sing a silly song. Being a kid is great! My son is about to turn 7 and decided he wanted a Bionicle birthday party. For those of you who aren't familiar with Bionicles, they are Lego characters that look like robots but have this spirit world that reminds me of native America...

Before I started blogging I had a pretty low opinion of my debating skills. My husband and some of our friends are extremely good debaters. I would usually put my two cents in only to have one of them say something that made what I said totally irrelevant. I have since learned that I am a far cry from the worst of the debaters. I at least try to fully think through what I write down. I read through what others have said then think, "Do I have anything new to add?" If the answer is yes,...

I am a newbie in the world of blogging but am totally hooked! I have been enjoying the benefits of email for a long time now. Having two little ones at home, it is so much easier to email than to correspond via phone. I am now hooked on reading and commenting on the thoughts of so many interesting people from all over the world. How great is that?! I am learning more about world politics because my interest is more sparked by this venue than a dry TV commentary or a book that I can't get ...

I am very happy with my life right now. I could always be happier with myself though. Here are some things that would make me better in my eyes: More discipline Lose about 40lbs. Learn more about the world (would settle for the US for now ) Become a better debater Be less quick to judge Enjoy sleep less Enjoy exercise more Break my chocolate addiction Show my appreciation more Be less of a worry wart Solve world hunger (just checking to see if you are paying attention) Care les...

Don't you hate it when: you are in the shower and realize you forgot to get a towel. you are in a public restroom, pull down your pants THEN realize there is no toilet paper. people say "irregardless" and "supposably" you reach the middle of a sentence and forget what you were saying and......anyway, what was I saying ? people tell you they bought something for you but can't tell you what it is because they want to surprise you later...much later. people rant on about things...

I enjoy blogging as both a journal and an interaction with an international group. I have found that I am learning much more than I ever anticipated. My husband even mentioned that he thinks I have been more witty, quick witted and have a larger vocabulary lately. I credit JoeUser with that. I think that just as you need to condition your body, you need to exercise your brain. It is so easy to get into a mental slump when you are home all day with a 3yr old. Some weeks I barely interact ...

Silly things I might like to recieve: The DVD set of "The Mupper Show" - LOVED them as kids and got a kick out of "Muppets 3-D" at Disney Any CD by Josh Grobin A chaffing dish - like to entertain Socks - I wear size 8.5 shoes Fondue Recipe book - again, like to entertain Coffee - always a winner with me Coupons for babysitting - gotta have date nights Chocolate - always a winner Gold and Diamonds - duh! Baskets - Pretty and functional Coupons for maid service - ...

I did a little shopping at our local Sam's Club today and was dissappointed in the behavior of a few people. Even my 3yr old commented. His usual comment when someone is misbehaving is "bad guy!" One such "bad guy" had a hissy when we were exiting the store and the woman checking reciepts informed him he had to enter through the other door. He started saying things like "Stick it in your hat lady! You can kiss my butt!" It was comical in a sad way. I just couldn't believe a man in his 5...

As you can tell from the name of my site "More than just mommy" I consider myself more than just a homemaker even though my main job is staying home to care for my children and our household. I still have a foot in the career world since my husband and I (I helped establish the company) have a software company. I am the Human Resources manager so I still do an important job. If I don't do my job, people don't get their paycheck and benefits. Once the boys are both in school, I plan to go b...

There was a half day of school today so I, like many other parents, took the kids to play at McDonalds. The kids played and I sipped coffee and watched people. Watching people is one of my favorite things becasue I think it gives you incite about yourself. You see someone and think, "Am I like that? I wonder what people think of me." The place was packed so I had a lot to observe. Observation #1 People are nice. Everyone seemed very friendly. We all got smile and laughs from seeing the...

I suffer from chronic sinus pain. It seems like any change in whether causes them to go crazy. If it stays warm, I'm fine. Turns cold suddenly, pain! It stays cold, fine. Sudden warm up, pain! Sometimes they act up for no apparent reason. I even tend to get a wicked sinus infection at least once a year. Thought I was going to die (and kind of wanted to) one time when I had a sinus infection paired with a double ear infection. I usually get a dull pain in above my eyes, under eyes an...