Valentine's Day

T actually had flowers delivered to me at work yesterday! I was so surprised! Aren't they gorgeous? He had asked for purple roses, but they came as hot pink. Still pretty with the gerber daisies.

Poor little guy

Yesterday, Sunday, Ethan had a fever. It is so scary when he gets that hot. He was acting sleepy, so I tried to get him to go take a nap but he wouldn't. He got so fussy and whiny. I wanted a nap, too. I took him to our bedroom and he didn't fall asleep that quickly. He was moaning and whining, but you could tell in his eyes that he was exhausted. I took his temp at it was 102/103! I got a cold washcloth for his head, that is what I like when I am sick. He still isn't old enough to tell us what is wrong. T said he had too many clothes on, so we took off his sweatshirt and sweatpants and put him in a loose tshirt and shorts. T tried to give him some medicine with the syringe thing, but it just got all over his face!
He was shivering some when he was napping, too.
He was finally back to normal around 6 and the fever seemed to be gone. It was like he was so lethargic when moment and then he started talking and got up and played. Very odd.
Around 8pm we were watching tv and hanging out and E climbed up on me and laid down on top of me. He fell asleep pretty quick. T took him up to bed around 8:45pm but he woke up and was shivering again! T brought him back down to me on the couch all swaddled in his blanket. He laid on top of me shivering for awhile. So, yeah, the fever was back!
T took him back up to bed around 9:45 I think, and he stayed in bed. Around midnight he came downstairs kind of whining. I was on computer downstairs and heard him. I decided to go to bed and take him with me. Again, he felt hot and didn't get to sleep until around 1am.
He woke me at 3:44am crying with tears! He must have had a bad dream or something. It woke T up and he came and got him and took him downstairs to the couch. I remember T came and told me his fever was down to 99something. Such an ordeal!
So from 8am on today his temp was normal. I was worried who would watch him today if he had a fever. He was supposed to go to Mrs. F, but T forgot there was a half day, so he just took him in to work with him. I got him at 5:30 at the school then.
My mom is watching him tomorrow, then Mrs. F WEd., sis on Th, C on Friday. Mrs. F is out on Friday, but C said she could watch him Friday.
He got his hair cut again on Thurs and she spiked it up with gel. He is so good getting his haircut!

Halloween & Fall decorating

I put out our Halloween stuff last week. I wanted to do an arrangement on top of the entertainment center that I could put out some of my little pieces. I realized that I have a lot of small things. I put them on different risers and levels so you can see them all. I was going to drape black glittery fabric over it, but decided on a simple black plastic tablecloth for $1.00. From where? Oh, Dollar Tree. I threw in purple lights around everything, too. I already had those from Christmas from my purple tree.
I got a couple more Halloween things at JoAnn's that were 40% off.

Last Thursday I went to C's store and got even more cutesy Halloween decor! She gave me such a bargain, too! I think I picked out 6 things and only charged me for one of them and gave me 40% off. So the total was only like $7.50 something. I said that is ridiculous and gave her $10.00.

I'm really pleased with how it has turned out.
Oh, I found these battery operated tealights, too! I put them inside a couple of the ceramic pumpkins. Much safer with Ethan. They said that they last for 30 hours.

I ordered 3 Yankee Candles. Why do I do this? I hear 2Peas talking about a great deal and feel like I can't miss out on it! The sale was last week for 1/2 off of the large 22 oz candles.

I got McIntosh, which was the flavor of the month, Harvest and Spiced Pumpkin. I haven't received them yet. I haven't had the McIntosh one before, but heard it is pretty popular. I might give it away as a gift, though.

T's fav is Harvest. I really like it, too. I love spicey scents. I am burning Pumpkin bread right now, but it is from Pier One. I have Spice Cake upstairs on the candle warmer. I love that thing now, too! When I get this order in, I'll probably keep them downstairs by the computer. Then when they get down to a inch I'll use them on the candle warmer.

I really wanted to get Gilmore Girls Season 1 or 2 on dvd. Since tivoing it everyday lately, I am getting antsy on wanting to see the beginning years. The 4th season just started up on ABC Fam.
Well, I noticed in the Target ad for this week that Season 1 & 2 were only $18.88!! Soooo, I ended up redeeming my 'My Points' for another $10 gift card to Target! I did that on Sunday, hoping that I would get the card in the mail by Sat. I prayed that it would get here in time. Can you believe I got it on Wed.! So on Thursday lunch hour, I bought it. I was worried that it would be sold out, but they weren't. I got through 3 episodes last night, but the 2nd one I had seen before so I fwd it a lot.

I going to try to make one of the pumpkin topiaries, hopefully this weekend. I bought the supplies at Hobby Lobby. This isn't going to be a big one, just like 2 ft tall. I am going to add in orange lights, too. I hope it turns out cool. Not sure where I want to put it though.
I'll have to post that when I am done.

More plumbing issues

So this morning when T was dumping things down the disposal, it got clogged up. He was trying to figure it out and noticed bits of leaves in there! He ended up calling Carl, who we went to hs with. Carl was the one that put in the disposal. He came over around 6:30 and was here until 8:45! He worked alot down in the crawl space. He rooted out the pipes and then changed out a long strip of the pipes that was basically the wrong size. I don't know something about a 2" pipe going into a 1.5" pipe, which isn't good. He also fixed up the draining of the dishwasher, which the previous owners had put down there, too. He said we could have had a flood in our kitchen!
We also noticed he put a new thingie in the kitchen faucet so the water flows out much more forcefully. Well, after all of that it cost us $200! I hope that was the right price. It does seem like he did alot and he was here 2 hours. T got home as he was getting ready to leave, but C took him down there to explain everything he did.

I got in another EBay auction. This one was Old Navy overalls and a long sleeved shirt, both in 3T so hopefully they should fit E okay. I think it cost me $11.75 w/ shipping. I am looking for winter boots for him, too. I feel like getting those used, too. I will get him a nice winter coat soon, but I will buy that a store with him so he can try one on.

I'm not sure who is watching E Thurs. and Fri. We need to call B tomorrow morning to see if she can, I think C is doing better now and is home.

I need to wash up the towels I laid down on the stairs so Carl wouldn't track up stuff from crawl.
I have Ethan's clothes to hang up, too.

I worked out today. I am going to try to go Thurs and Fri. this week. I'll try.

Football Friday

Well, I thought I would try to go to the game tonight, but decided against it. I just don't feel like going and sitting there when I could be doing a ton more things at home. T's parents were going and his bro was up in town. They came over before the game to see Ethan. I got Ethan dressed and decided to drop him off so he could go to the game with Ga & Papa T. She had just watched him this afternoon, but he slept until 4pm, so I don't think she got to play with him that much.
E looked so adorable in the bulldog sweatshirt I got him at Meijer! I put Trent's hat on him and it fit fine. That kid has a huge noggin!
I told C to call me at halftime and I would swing by to pick him up. She called a minute before halftime and it was starting to rain. She said he was so good sitting with them and he ate a whole bag of popcorn. Not a great dinner, but he loves it.
I was happy he posed for these pics when he got home. Doesn't he look so old! He is only 2.5.
Oh, T took him for a haircut today. He sat in the chair by himself. The chick put gel in his hair and stuck it up! It was crusty when I got home and checked it out.
I had to call T at 10pm to see if they won the game. He usually calls me around 9pm. They won again! They are undefeated 6-0. They are having such an amazing season. I don't think I should jinx it by going to a game! I know that would happen!
T is hanging out with buddies at Hooters now after the game, so I decided to post something.
I got the new BoDeans live cd.
I feel like such a bad fan for forgetting about the release
of it...a month later I finally got it!
It is good...not great. It has too many new songs on it, like 7 from their last album. It still has most of my favs on it.

Another Thursday

I love reality tv! Tonight I watched...
1) Big Brother 6...Rachel got evicted, sorry to see her go. April won HOH, sorry that she got it!
2) Being Bobby Brown finale, so funny! Hell to the No! They showed all 3 times she said it!
3) House Hunters, on HGTV. It is on tivo and I still love it. I like how they redecorate the house they choose.

I have just discovered Gilmore Girls. I know, where have I been?
Now it is on season pass for the 4pm ABC Family airings. I also tivo the WGN reruns from last season. I am watching them all out of order. I watched the marathon on Sunday of like 5 episodes and it was awesome!
















Ethan is started to speak in 4-5 word sentences! It is so amazing! He said something like, "No E want milk please" this morning.
Our sitter's son is sick, so Ga T had to watch him today at her store. I think that she is going to watch him tomorrow, too. M2 is sick and didn't come to work today. MB was sick last week. I think it is might just be a matter of time for me now. H is worried she is next. It is going around the high school, too.
Latest pic of E , eating one of many corndogs at the fair. Oh crap, I need to post about the fair!

Vacation day

I have today and tomorrow off! Much needed break, too! I worked until 6:45 on Wed. to get everything done for the week, too! Luckily, C watched E and took him out to dinner with them.
We have 6 shows on sale this weekend, I think that was the final number.
I got the website up and the marquee set for Friday. I kinda want to drive up on Fri. and check it out. I think it looks pretty cool. It makes me happy when I get compliments on it, too.
The fair started tonight. It officially starts tomorrow. I can clearly hear the announcements on the p.a speakers. with the windows shut! Well, when I mute the tv.
I entered 2 photos, 2 scrapbook pages and a salt dip-antique. Didn't make the choc. chip cookies. I entered T a flat iron-antique in case he didn't have time to make his cinnamon rolls. Glad I did that, he didn't end up making them. We both received our passes, so we are set to go anytime!
A even sent me 2 passes, for single admiss. I should have called her and told her that I entered as an exhibitor this year. I will probably give them to my sister to use.
I have noticed some people walking by to the fair. I know it will get much worse this weekend. They put up "No Parking" signs on our street 2 days ago. I remember years ago we would park on our street all the time when we would come early and work at PsiOte stand. I am sure we probably parked in front of our house, too! How crazy is that?
Is it a bad thing to love the county fair? I have always loved it! And now, I live 5 houses away!
Getting late. I'll add in pics later.

Survived Wednesday

Yes, it is Thursday night now, didn't post last night. I just needed to relax and not think.
I survived Wednesday ad day. It was big ad day. The biggest ad I have created with new shows.
It is a half page ad! 6col x 10.5". We are adding about 20 new shows! Well, 9 confirmed to go on sale this weekend. I listened to Enya all day and it helped to keep me relaxed. I was past deadline on one paper and sent it and hour and half late! That stressed me out some. CB was holding on a show and didn't want to have to pull it out. Luckily, it was included and the on sale date changed to next weekend.
The ad is really busy, but hey, there are 23 features! Check it out...

Last night I watched the marathon of BlowOut. When I got home T was watching it and said he was really liking it! I couldn't believe he was enjoying it. I can watch almost any reality show. I prefer the real reality ones, not with competitions and stuff. I thought that BlowOut was some sort of competition with hiring stylists or something. Which, I know happens in one episode, but he was actually needing to hire some new people. Well, I loved the show! Sorry that I missed the first season. I didn't realize that it was on its second season.

Watched Big Bro tonight. Glad that Eric is out. He didn't know how to play the game. He was way too domineering from the start. I still like Kaysar the best. Doesn't look that good for him next week, though. Next week should be good!

Disposal is working!

I came home to a working disposal! Well, a couple of weeks ago it was installed and "plugged" in.
Well, today Jim came to put in the switch to the electrical box. So now we don't have to unplug it to stop it. Much need disposal is working!
Today I started on the 'large' ads at work. We might be putting on 21 new shows! This is the typical time that we put our fall/winter shows on sale. We are having 6x10.5 ads in 3 papers on Friday. That will be the largest size ad I have created. I can't say what they are yet. It is a bit overwhelming though. We are still tweaking how it will be layed out. I like how the top row looks, but that might change by tomorrow. I know CB is still confirming shows so some will fall out and others might be added. Well, I doubt if any new ones will be added that I don't already know about. I don't think he would do that to me....but you never know. We are still putting in a big feature for ZZ Top and Clay even though they are soldout and have been for over a month.
I love this time of the year when a ton of new shows are added. It keeps me super busy, but I like it. I doubt if I will even get to start updating the website until Wed. That is going to be a lot of work to do, too! We have some shows that aren't going on sale until next week. Maybe I can wait to add those to our schedule until then.

We don't have an intern anymore. Kelley went back to college at Citadel. Wow, the stories she has told me about life there is amazing. It truly is a different world there. I know there is no way I could ever handle going there! She was a super intern, even though she was here when it was really slow.

I went grocery shopping on my way home today. Did major shopping. Of course, still forgot some things..orange juice!

Went to Michael's today. They switched things around in there, too! Why are all the stores doing this to me? I walked completely around to the other side to find the scrapbooking section. I had my 40% coupon to purchase the vertical storage bin. And they had them in stock, Yeah! I also ended up buying just 3 sheets of 12x12, they were on sale for 25 cents/ea.

I have not been to the mall in ages! I don't think since March when E got his pics taken. I went to Children's Place to see if they had sandals for E marked down. They didn't have any in his size, hardly any at all. The clothes were really cute, but for like 5-7 yr olds.
I ended up going into Charlotte Russe, too. First time in there, really cute things. I don't have money to blow on me, though.

I really need to work out tomorrow. Then I have to go to the doctor, oh fun!
T's parents got E this cool toy. It is called Wedgits, I think. He was really having fun stacking up the pieces.

Saturday...ho hum

It is Sat. and I'm wasting time on internet. I should be cleaning or scrapping.
Ethan is taking his nap. T is golfing at an outing, so it should be free. At least that is what he tells me.

T took E to get his hair cut on Wed. He didn't take him to his barbershop this time, they went to a salon. E was really good and didn't cry or fiddle around. His hair is sooo short now! It is definitely the shortest it has been.

Not sure if we will go in the pool today. I want to tomorrow, it is going to be 100 degrees! The water might be too warm, though.

I think I will attempt to wash some dishes and pick up the living room E's mess.
He will be up in about half hour.
E is starting to say some 2-3 word sentences. He will say E's shoes, E fell down. He is good with saying possessive's. But he still calls himself "E" not Ethan.

I like that show, Family Plots. Watching a marathon of it now on A&E. I love reality shows!

Target makes me happy

What is it about Target? It just makes me happy. They have switched everything around in there, too. I'm sure I'll figure out the new locations in no time, though!
I have been wanting these cute pink flip flops & kept hoping they would go on sale soon.
I love the sequins and sparkles! Yeah, they look too young for me, but I think they are fun and cute! I was so excited to see them marked down to $6.99 from $9.99! AND they had a size 10!
Yippee for me!

Do I really need to Blog?

I am just trying out this Blog stuff. I doubt if I will regularly update this too often.
I realized that I can't access "Edit Post" part from my mac at work. Bummer. I'll have to do it all at our home pc.