I just got back from a movie. I saw "Julie and Julia." I figured that if I wanted to see this, I'd better do it while my husband was away. I don't know if I'd be able to talk him into seeing this with me, after all he is going with me to see "New Moon," when it comes out...
I liked the movie, and walked away wanting to visit Julia Child's Kitchen at the Smithsonian. I have always wanted to cook, but never know/knew where to start. I have a few cookbooks, but they mostly just sit on the counter, and collect dust. I know the basics, but I would love nothing more than to prepare a meal, and have everyone eager to enjoy it. I love food. I think about food all the time. I wake up in the morning, thinking about what I am going to eat, for the day.
The past several weeks, however, I've completely changed the way that I eat. I have been staying away from fast and greasy foods, eating more fruits, vegetables and more importantly drinking a lot more water. Caffeine...that is my weakness. I used to drink a Soy Vanilla Latte almost daily, I looked forward to my morning Starbucks. I haven't really replaced it with anything better. I am completely addicted to the Pikes Roast Bold, and use it in a French Press, daily. I love it. I love the French Press, even though it isn't the healthiest of choices. With the change in diet, comes struggle. I struggle every single day, with my food choices. I want nothing more than to pig out on spaghetti, chips, ice cream and onion rings. I wonder, will it get easier? My husband is eating very healthy, while away. The two of us are hoping that we can be supportive ofone another, once he returns. I have found a few recipes that the kids like....but will my husband like them too?? We shall see. Anyway, watching the "Julie and Julia" movie made me want to desperately go out and buy "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." Being the low average cook that I am...I wonder if that is the "best" cookbook for me to be buying....What the heck, its worth browsing through at the bookstore at least!
Today was a pretty good day. I was in an unusually good mood today. I was really nice to everyone and there was no limit to my willingness to help any and everyone today. I am not a mean person, don't get me wrong, but I tend to keep to myself, and stay with what is familiar. I normally am not seeking out situations or people that are out of my normal routine. I work in a shared office. My co-worker has been out sick all week. She and I typically work with the overhead lights off, and use desk lamps and the natural light as our source of light. I thought that I'd try something different and work with the overhead lights on. It was amazing how much of a difference it made in my day (or so that is what I am believing) I had several people ask what was wrong with me and say things like, "Well normally its like a cave back here." or "Well its always dark back here." "Are you feeling ok?? You never have the light on." Maybe it did help, as much as I do enjoy sharing an office, it would be nice to be able to have it the way I wanted, whenever I wanted. My co-worker likes it ice cold and complains if its too hot. I don't like being cold, so we tend to disagree on the temp a lot! The use of the lights might be another thing we disagree on :) Oh well right, at least we have jobs and work environments!! I don't know how I got rambling about all this....
Okay, I am headed to bed, or at least to watch some re-runs of Roseanne and Three's Company.
Good Night!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
For Kim.....
This is a much needed update. Oh what a day it has been! A week actually. Monday was Jeremy and my 1 year wedding anniversary. He isn't home right now...but my wonderful husband sent me a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. I ended up leaving work early, on Monday, so the flower arrived after I left. I got to enjoy them today. Every time I look at them I get so happy. My husband knows me well. He know that I enjoy flowers that aren't just the ordinary bouquet of roses. I love them. I took a couple pictures. I will try posting those later. I am using Ara's laptop right now.....just relaxing....while the kids are in the shower.
I myself, am feeling under the weather. I have been all weekend. I am guessing that if my throat is still hurting tomorrow, I'd better get it looked at. I've been getting dizzy all day today too, not a sign of getting better.
Yesterday was just a normal day, however my son is in full football practice swing. It means he has to practice every night from 6 to 8...it cuts into the night we do have. So the girls and I dropped him off, then headed to our favorite ice cream spot called, "The Scoop." We enjoyed homemade ice cream and sat outside talking about the day. I dropped Ara back off at home, and took Emma up to the practice field (which happens to be at her elementary school) I let Emma play on the swings, then showed her how to play hopscotch. I didn't mention, but before all that, I had to take Tolkien to the doctor's office for an earache he's had. It turns out he has swimmers ear. The doctor asked him if he did any swimming. He said, "I do, but its not like I do it all the time." I later had to explain to him that he didn't have to be an Olympic swimmer, to develop swimmers ear....that he very well could have gotten it from that one time he went swimming last weekend. The doctor prescribed him some antibiotic drops....
So Emma and I waited for Tolkien to get done with practice, then brought him home. It was time for bed, pretty much at that point. I had enough time to throw in a load of laundry.
That brings us to today....Tolkien's football practice...Then Emma had her 1st grade open house. She got to meet her 1st grade teacher and drop off her school supplies. She ended up going home with her father, because Ara and Tolkien have their orientations for school tomorrow morning....
Tolkien goes to 7th grade orientation tomorrow...he has to "wake up at the butt crack of dawn" as he puts it...and be there at 7:45. Ara has hers tomorrow too. In fact, I went to the 9th grade parent orientation tonight....let me say this, I walked away feeling like I have to start high school tomorrow. It is insane! I have never been that involved in the kids school. When I say that I mean, that I have never been one to volunteer more than I absolutely needed too. I have promise Ara that I will be actively involved this year. I already signed up to help with the freshman welcoming party on 9/9. And will already signed up to be part of the band parent meetings.....I think that I am going to sign up for the PTSG meetings also. I heard that its a good way to find out all of the things that will be going on in the school. Jeremy has also told me that he will GLADLY help out in all these things too. We want to be more involved. We want to meet the kids that will be interacting with ours. It will all be new to us...but we are willing to take on the challenge.
I am finding that the more things I have going on, the better I function. Anyhow...I need to end this now, as I have to get to bed...its going to be a long day tomorrow........
Hopefully I will do a better job on keeping the blog up too!
Good Night.....
Monique
I myself, am feeling under the weather. I have been all weekend. I am guessing that if my throat is still hurting tomorrow, I'd better get it looked at. I've been getting dizzy all day today too, not a sign of getting better.
Yesterday was just a normal day, however my son is in full football practice swing. It means he has to practice every night from 6 to 8...it cuts into the night we do have. So the girls and I dropped him off, then headed to our favorite ice cream spot called, "The Scoop." We enjoyed homemade ice cream and sat outside talking about the day. I dropped Ara back off at home, and took Emma up to the practice field (which happens to be at her elementary school) I let Emma play on the swings, then showed her how to play hopscotch. I didn't mention, but before all that, I had to take Tolkien to the doctor's office for an earache he's had. It turns out he has swimmers ear. The doctor asked him if he did any swimming. He said, "I do, but its not like I do it all the time." I later had to explain to him that he didn't have to be an Olympic swimmer, to develop swimmers ear....that he very well could have gotten it from that one time he went swimming last weekend. The doctor prescribed him some antibiotic drops....
So Emma and I waited for Tolkien to get done with practice, then brought him home. It was time for bed, pretty much at that point. I had enough time to throw in a load of laundry.
That brings us to today....Tolkien's football practice...Then Emma had her 1st grade open house. She got to meet her 1st grade teacher and drop off her school supplies. She ended up going home with her father, because Ara and Tolkien have their orientations for school tomorrow morning....
Tolkien goes to 7th grade orientation tomorrow...he has to "wake up at the butt crack of dawn" as he puts it...and be there at 7:45. Ara has hers tomorrow too. In fact, I went to the 9th grade parent orientation tonight....let me say this, I walked away feeling like I have to start high school tomorrow. It is insane! I have never been that involved in the kids school. When I say that I mean, that I have never been one to volunteer more than I absolutely needed too. I have promise Ara that I will be actively involved this year. I already signed up to help with the freshman welcoming party on 9/9. And will already signed up to be part of the band parent meetings.....I think that I am going to sign up for the PTSG meetings also. I heard that its a good way to find out all of the things that will be going on in the school. Jeremy has also told me that he will GLADLY help out in all these things too. We want to be more involved. We want to meet the kids that will be interacting with ours. It will all be new to us...but we are willing to take on the challenge.
I am finding that the more things I have going on, the better I function. Anyhow...I need to end this now, as I have to get to bed...its going to be a long day tomorrow........
Hopefully I will do a better job on keeping the blog up too!
Good Night.....
Monique
Monday, August 10, 2009
An Update....
Its been a long time since I've written on this blog. I figured I would update it. I was pretty good about checking this site everyday, but I kind have been letting it simmer on the back burner. I've been really busy with work, kids, and summer. Its been so hot, that the kids and I try to get out and do things, outdoors. We like to go to Cannon Park, which is like 5 blocks from our house. We also like to go up to this icecream place called "The Scoop." Thier icecream is made right there, and everytime we go in, they have different flavors available. Its never the same thing. I like it, the kids like it too.
My husband is still overseas...we are on the down hill though, and have only a couple more months to go. While everyone is wishing summer would stay, my family and I are happy that its almost over. We miss Jeremy so much, and life will be even better, when he comes home.
My son and I are home together right now. Ara is at camp, Emma is with her dad's side of the family. Tolkien is playing "Madden" on the 360, and he is getting angry with the game. He is reminding me a lot of Jeremy.....He hates hearing me say things like, "calm down its just a game." Yeah, that only makes it worse....
Life's been busy. The yardwork is my least favorite chore right now. It makes doing the dishes, seem like a dream...
Well, while this was a short update, I am going to wrap this up. I have some things I need to finish, before I go to bed.
My husband is still overseas...we are on the down hill though, and have only a couple more months to go. While everyone is wishing summer would stay, my family and I are happy that its almost over. We miss Jeremy so much, and life will be even better, when he comes home.
My son and I are home together right now. Ara is at camp, Emma is with her dad's side of the family. Tolkien is playing "Madden" on the 360, and he is getting angry with the game. He is reminding me a lot of Jeremy.....He hates hearing me say things like, "calm down its just a game." Yeah, that only makes it worse....
Life's been busy. The yardwork is my least favorite chore right now. It makes doing the dishes, seem like a dream...
Well, while this was a short update, I am going to wrap this up. I have some things I need to finish, before I go to bed.
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