Happy Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Sheriff Woody

Cowardly Lion

Halloween at the Zoo

Today was trick or treating at the zoo. It was a beautiful day and it turned out pretty good. We got there a little early so we hung out and watched the is band that was dressed up as animals. They played kids songs that sounded like bluegrass.

Little Cubby was grouchy at first but then started to warm up and smile at everyone. We watched the parade which consisted of Ronald McDonld in a convertable car, a marching band playing the Santana song Oye Como Va, and the "characters" of different shows and movies. We started our trick or treating at a booth that was giving out books. We ended at the Farm at the Zoo where Ronald McDonald was. The boys got a lot candy, Happy Meal Toy dogs, toothbrush, toothpaste, apples, and fun worksheets.

Little Cubby was a lion and Big Cubby was Woody from Toy Story. Big Cubby was a hit. Every where we went kids kept yelling Woody, Woody like he was a rock star. The volunteers that were handing out stuff kept going on about him being Woody. We saw only one other Woody and one Buzz Lightyear.

Big Cubby kept saying the line from the movie "reach for the skies" to everyone.

We had a fun but tiring day. Above are a few pictures of some of the characters and if you go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/ten-nine/ there are a few pictures of the day there.

This and that

When will this flu leave our house?

Cub Daddy came home from work early yesterday and was running a 102.8 fever. His whole body felt like it was on fire. He was drenched in sweat. He took a shower and almost passed out. He stayed home today and is getting some rest.

Big Cubby still has a cough which he can’t seem to shake.

Little Cubby has a running nose.

Me? Well I have been doing so great avoiding any kind of sickness but last night I started to cough. This really pisses me off. I can not get sick. I don’t have any days to take off. I hope I don’t get a fever.

I hope this is not a sign of a horrible winter for the flu.

Odds and ends

The only thing good about the White Sox’s winning is that Steve Perry is finally getting the respect he is due. Hello, Journey is not Journey without Steve Perry. He is the voice. The Sox have embraced Steve Perry and they have been using the song Don’t Stop Believin’ as their theme song.

We are going to Lincoln Park Zoo tomorrow to participate in the trick or treating there. We went last year and it was fun but rainy and cold. This year the weather is supposed to be beautiful. They have people dressed up as characters such as Elmo, SpongeBob, Dora just to name a few. Well, they are generic characters. It is pretty sad. I will post photos this weekend of them. Big Cubby is going to be Woody from Toy Story and Little Cubby is going to be a lion.

Have a good weekend!

Tired

If I have to hear one more thing about the White Sox's I am going to throw up.

GO CUBBIES!!!!!!

How to scare the crap out of me

A couple of nights ago I got a scare that I about had a heart attack.

Cub Daddy and I were in the kitchen getting dinner and Big Cubby and Little Cubby were playing in the living room. I could see them from the doorway and I noticed that Big Cubby put Little Cubby on the couch.

I start to head in the living room to take Little Cubby off the couch. I made it halfway there when Big Cubby flips Little Cubby off the arm of the couch. Thank God, there was a bean bag and several blankets below. Little Cubby landed on his head and started crying. I lost it. I yelled what are you doing to Big Cubby. I was about ready to cry.

Cub Daddy took Big Cubby to his room and had a talk with him about how Little Cubby is smaller then he is and he can't wrestle like that yet.

I got Little Cubby calmed down and he was ok but it scared the crap out of me. I probably would have felt better if Little Cubby was older and can hold his own.

I think payback is going to be a bitch for Big Cubby because Little Cubby is all ready stronger then Big Cubby was at that age and I think Little Cubby is going to be bigger than Big Cubby. Little Cubby is going to be kicking Big Cubby's ass so Big Cubby better start being nice to Little Cubby.

Boys!

Brothers

One of the nice moments between them. Doesn't happen to often.

Hoping this week is better

Last week was a trying week. The boys have a cold. Little Cubby seems to be teething. Lack of sleep. PMS. An argument involving Cub Daddy.

I have been pretty depressed lately. I am pretty sure it is due to the lack of sleep I have been getting between Little Cubby up several times a night cranky and Big Cubby coughing. I know I should not complain because I get to stay home with my kids but it is overwhelming sometimes. Little Cubby is very needy and wants to literally hang on me all day. This makes Big Cubby jealous so he wants to play and hang on me as well. This gets to be really exhausting. I have had no patience this week and seem to get angry more quickly.

I have started looking forward to bedtime at the end of the day for the boys. This is the only time I can get a moment to myself and just relax before the night shift begins.

I haven’t gotten sick yet, knock on wood but I fear it lurks behind the corner.

I feel the pressure of the holidays all ready. We are going to visit my in-laws on Thanksgiving which is a 6 hour drive. I have started saving money for gas but it is going to be expensive just to get down there. I wasn’t smart to start buying Christmas presents early so now I feel like I won’t be able to get what I want for the boys. The budget is very tight.

Cub Daddy and I had a row on Tuesday after he came home from having drinks at a farewell get together for a colleague who quit. He came home demanding this and that all because he was unhappy with his job. A lot of people have quit where he works and they have been all single so they can just up and do it. He can’t because he has kids so he feels stuck and that they can use and abuse him. So with a little bit of alcohol he got depressed and became a jerk. The next day he said sorry and changed his mind on his demands he made.

I keep trying to be positive and look into the future. Next year we should have our debt paid off and have extra money. We hope in 2007 to buy a home. We have never been a homeowner.

I am tired of not having any money. Cub Daddy doesn’t have dental insurance at his job and we can not afford to go yet. Both Cub Daddy and I need our wisdom teeth pulled very soon. Big Cubby needs to have his first dental appointment but we haven’t had the money to take him.

To save money I haven’t had my hair cut since March. I just throw it in a ponytail. I don’t even wear make up anymore.

I am tired of Big Cubby not listening to us when we tell him to do something then getting really mad at us when he gets in trouble. Why won’t the kid just listen?

I am sorry to unload like this I am hoping this makes me feel better getting this out. Last night we got about three hours of sleep because Little Cubby was up all night so I hope this makes sense.

I am really trying to find the good in my life and there is a lot but right now it seems out of reach.

I just want to go to sleep.

Shit bombs

I hate shit bombs. They are when your baby shits from the front to the back of their diapers and it is leaking from the leg area.

Why is it when they have shit bombs they decide as soon as you get the diaper off they want to spin around like they are an alligator being caught in the process smearing shit all over you, them, the changing table, the wall and anything on the changing table?

By the time you get them to be still, it is too late and you have to use the shower to remove the shit.

Why do they decide to do it when you don't have back up to help you?

How can so much shit come from such a small person?

Anyone? Anyone?

Screaming into my pillow

I was going to start this entry off with what a great Saturday I had because I got a day off to be by myself. The boys have been sick all week especially Big Cubby with a fever one day and now a constant cough. They both have running noses. So the week was rough on me trying to handle the mood swings the boys had. So Cub Daddy sent me off to have a break for my self. I took the El downtown and went to the library. I then walked along State St. people watching. I went to eat at Big Bowl where adults have lunch. Cub Daddy got a free gift certificate for any Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. So I am sitting and enjoying my lunch looking around the restaurant and I come to the conclusion that I am very happy with my life. I am glad I am a mother. I love my children. I am satisfied being a stay at home mom. It was a great day. I felt recharged.

Then yesterday and today happened. With a combination of PMS and hyperactive children, I have lost my mind. The boys started yesterday with getting into everything they could possibly get into. They were double annoying. They even got on Cub Daddy’s nerves.

The kitchen sink started leaking underneath the cabinet. There is a crack in the pipe. We called the landlord yesterday and of course has not gotten back to us today. I am pissed off about that because I hate this place.

Today it is worse. Everything they are doing is annoying. It is like it magnified ten times. Big Cubby not listening and getting into trouble. Little Cubby liked using his voice and louder the better.

I went through the all of Little Cubby’s toys and got them organized and wouldn’t you know it Big Cubby decides he wants to play with Little Cubby’s toys and pull them all out. The kid has more than enough toys of his own to play with yet baby toys are appealing.

Big Cubby has decided today to make as much noise as possible by jumping, yelling, banging and stomping. He keeps tackling his brother because Little Cubby is walking around everywhere now. He also likes to sit on his little brother. He likes to grab Little Cubby’s head throw him down with it. I can’t wait until Little Cubby is older and can take down Big Cubby.

I know motherhood has its ups and downs. I know that it is the hardest job a person could do. But the last few days have been hell. I am sure it is PMS fueled and it will be all right soon.

13 Months Old

Little Cubby you are 13 months old today.

You are walking every chance you get. You keep going farther and farther each time you try. When you are walking the look on your face is like you have won a prize. Your smile beaming. Before you know it you will be chasing your big brother.

You are very loud. You love to let us know you are in the room. You babble on and on your pitch getting higher and higher. You can say this, yes, dada, and uh oh. You love to shake your head no. You love to sing.

You love to dance. Whether the music is coming from a commercial or one of your toys you start to bop up and down. If you are sitting you rock back and forth to the music.

You are mama’s boy. You want me all the time. You love to cuddle with me. You love to be held. You also love your pacifier. You prefer to climb all over me but on occasion you will sit by yourself and play.

You are still nursing even though I try to make it less and less.

You still don’t sleep through the night. You like to wake up two or three times a night. We are wishing for you to sleep all night.

You will eat pretty much anything. If you see us eating it you want to try it. You are so opposite of your picky brother.

You like to pull your books off the bookcase. You like to eat paper and your books. You like to push your toy cars all over the floor.

You and your brother are such a joy in our lives. We love you very much!

Are these people nuts?

I can barely handle two but 16 that is crazy!

Slow day

Now I am wiping two noses so I am a little busy today. Here's my husband's Flickr site. There are some new photos posted.

Enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ten-nine/

Weekend info

The weekend was enjoyable. Cub Daddy’s parents came to visit and the boys had a lot of fun with them. They played with the boys all day on Saturday and then on Sunday we went to the suburbs to visit Cub Daddy’s grandparents. My in-laws stay at their house when they come up to visit.

Cub Daddy got an earful about the cleaning process. I am sure it went in one ear and out the other. Men! Next time he will be doing what he wants done.

Big Cubby has a cold and keeps coming up to me so I can help him blow his nose. He says Mommy I have bubble snots. I love spending my day wiping bubble snots.

After almost 13 years of marriage Cub Daddy thinks I don’t listen to him and I think he can not pay attention. Love is a wondrous thing

How to piss me off

This is how to piss me off.

Tell me your parents are coming and you want to really clean the apartment. So for two days I pick up, do dishes, clean the bathroom, vacuum, mop, make beds, dust, do laundry, fold and put away laundry, go grocery shopping at three different places so I can get good deals plus the stuff you want, bring all the groceries in and up three flights of stairs, put away the groceries and play with the kids.

You take the day off to “help out” on Friday and all you do is sit on the computer while “watching the boys”. You then come in and start telling me I have not done a good job in the bathroom you found dust under the heater (by the way nobody looks under). You then start again this morning you want certain things picked up. By the way, you have only sat on your ass for two days. You act like you can’t do two things at once. That you can only watch the boys or pick up. Please I do this everyday.

Here is the kicker; your parents don’t care what our place looks like. They only care about seeing and playing with the boys. If you are so worried about it the do it your damn self.

Busy Busy

I have been busy today with errand and stuff. My in-laws are coming to visit tomorrow so I have been busy. Cub Daddy tookt the day off so I could go grocery shopping by myself. What a relief. No screaming or crying children. Isn't it sad that grocery shopping is a break for me. Sorry this is lame post today. I will have more to post after this weekend. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Tagged again

Eatmisery tagged me again so I hope you enjoy my anwsers!

1) Shampoo and Conditioner – Tropical Coconut Suave(reminds me of summer in the winter)
2) Soap - Zest
3) Colors – Gray, Green and Blue
4) Soda – Coca Cola
5) Foods - pizza, salads and cheeseburgers
6) Movie – Raising Arizona
7) Band – Journey, Southern Culture on the Skids, Pearl Jam
8) Disney Character- Elastagirl from the Incredibles and Dory from Finding Nemo
9) Actor – Matthew McConaughey and Johnny Depp
10) Actress – I don’t have a favorite
11) Video Games – I don’t even own a video game system
12) Computer Games – I have only played Solitaire
13) Store - Target
14) Alcohol – Corona with a lime
15) Number - 4
16) Car – No I take public transportation I don’t know what cool cars look like.
17) Book – The Outsiders, To Kill a Mockingbird
18) T.V. Show –CSI, Las Vegas, Amazing Race
19) Website – The Superficial, Go Fug Yourself, my blog
20) Condiment - Ketchup
21) Fruit - Watermelon
22) Vegetable – Corn and peas
23) Restaurant – Chipotle, Famous Dave’s
24) Blogger – Eatmisery, POW, Mouthy Mom, Miss Zoot, I could go on and on. I read a lot of blogs.
25) Place – I really don’t have one favorite place. I like a place where I can have piece and quiet so I can pray or reflect.

Big Cubby Meltdown

Today I took the boys to run a few errands. We went to Target first and when we were finished shopping I bought Big Cubby a Thomas the Tank Engine Train.

We head to the grocery store. When we get there Big Cubby starts getting upset and saying he doesn't want to go in. I tell him if he wants his train then he has to behave at the store.

I get him up to the door where they have the shopping carts for kids that are shaped like a car. I put Little Cubby in the seat and I place Big Cubby next to him.

Big Cubby starts throwing a fit saying he doesn't want to go in. He stands up in his seat and is screaming in my face then he hit me. I said fine we are going home and you do not get the train. I lift him and hold him while he is trying to get out of my arms. I proceed to try to lift Little Cubby out of the cart and am having trouble.

A grocery store employee comes over and offers to help me lift Little Cubby out of the cart and into my arms. Meanwhile Big Cubby is crying and yelling and hitting me in the back of the neck.

I get them back to the car and into their seats. Big Cubby is screaming and I mean screaming high pitch that he wants his train. I tell him no and we leave the parking lot.

I call my husband while driving home(I use a hands free device)and start crying while telling him about the episode. He calms me down and I get home.

Big Cubby has been telling me sorry all afternoon and asking for his train I tell him no that his behavior was bad and that he has to earn the train. Then he tells me he is angry at me and I am a bad mommy.

I have to tell you I have never and I mean never been more embarrassed in my life. He has never acted this way when we have gone out. Actually he has never acted this way ever. I could not believe it. It took all my energy to remain calm.

Now we are waiting until Cub Daddy gets home and have a talk with Big Cubby.

Has anybody experienced this type of situation? How did you feel?

Huge Milestone

I almost forgot Little Cubby officially walked. He took five steps then sat down then stood up and took five more. It was awesome! I think he all ready knew how to walk he just likes crawling because he can get around quicker.

We can mark it down he walked unassisted.

Friends from the South

Our friends, who were affected by the hurricane, were going to come up to Chicago because our friend B had a conference to attend. He was going to bring his wife and little girl and visit with us this week. We thought that was cancelled since they have been staying with family and were going to concentrate on getting home.

Well, they decided to come up anyway so we got to spend the day with them yesterday. Great news is that there house is definitely ok. There is no damage. They have neighbor who checked out their house and have seen pictures on the internet of it. What a relief! They can not go back yet because the power has not been restored yet.

We took them to the Lincoln Park zoo. This is the first time we have been able to see each others kids since they have been born. Big Cubby and Big C hit it off. They are both 4. They were so cute together. They would hold hands and tickle each other. When we said goodbye to them last night they hugged and gave each other kisses then said I love you! Too cute.

We went to eat at The Cheesecake Factory. We normally don’t eat big meals like this and let me tell you I am paying for it today. My stomach is killing me. We got back home around 8pm. The boy’s bedtime is 8 so we were out longer then normal. We were exhausted.

Little Cubby decided to wake up 7 times last night. I am trying to stay awake today and it has been hard. Of course on the night I really needed to get some sleep.

We are going to see them tomorrow and maybe go to the aquarium.

I will post a few pictures of Big Cubby and Big C later. They are too cute!

Nature Walk

Today we went to a forest preserve and went for a walk.

Hello bear

Here we are at the Lincoln Park Zoo. This was my favorite. The polar bear was cool he kept coming up to us.