School

So tonight was Paige's 4K orientation at St. Anthony's. She was beside herself with excitement and I had a knot in my stomach.

After putting on our nametags and checking out the other parents, we gathered in the 5K room where we prayed for our kids, then the 5K kids stayed in their room, 4K went into their room, and us parents went into a different classroom for our meeting. It was all very overwhelming-early release days, bussing, dress code, fundraising, home and school association, etc. I pretty much had tears in my eyes the whole time and was on the verge of a major breakdown. I even volunteered to sell candy bars at work for fundraising-aren't I just a top notch parent? =)

Then we went back into the 4K room where Paige was in 7th heaven. The teacher said she asked for us once, but was totally fine when she was told that we would be back when we were done with our meeting. She'll have 9 kids in her class. I asked about bathroom breaks-weird I know, but when that kid has to go, she has to go!

So we mingled a little bit, Paige drank several glasses of juice and got totally wired, I paid the snack fee and filled out her school vaccination record. The secretary was quite impressed that I kept her vaccination record in my wallet-I thought all parents did. If I didn't keep it in there, I'd definitely lose it. Paige was in love with her teacher and gave her a hug before we left.

Paige, you have grown up so fast! I've made many mistakes over the past 4 years and I'd give anything to go back and have more patience and yell ALOT less. I hope we have prepared you in the right way so that you are ready for school and love it. I don't know how I'm going to keep it together on Tuesday when you get on the bus. I know I can't cry in front of you because you will be so excited. I know it will be scary-but what an adventure you are starting! Please smile for me because I'll take lots of pictures-this is such a big day! Daddy and I love you so very much!

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TMI Tuesday 149- When you wish upon a star edition

You find a fairy. With a wave of their wand they can change anything for you.

What is the one thing you would change about your body?
My weight. I'd like about 75 pounds to just go away.

What is the one personality trait you would change?
My quick judgement of others.

What is the one thing about your job you would change?
The fact that my boss keeps dumping shit on me because I seem to be one of a very few who gets anything done. Here's your reward...more work.

What is the one thing about your home you would change?
I’d add either a hall or bathroom closet.

What is the one thing about your Significant Other you would change?
That he doesn't seem to think sometimes before doing something.

Who is the one person you would poof out of your life and why?
A certain co worker. She is SO ANNOYING.

Who is the one person you would poof back in and why?
My college best friend Tara. We ended up living about 3 hours away and kept in touch for a while, but after I had Paige, we drifted apart...our lives were different.

Weekend Recap

Friday: had a super lazy morning, got my haircut (LOVE IT!), then got together with some friends at Brain Freeze and afterwards went to an elementary school playground nearby. Then we went to Shopko to get her a box of wipes and kleenex for school, and a flat iron and hairspray for me. Total nightmare-that kid is the worst shopper. I found her a couple of basic jeans on sale for $12 each. I guess that's a good deal, but I'm still shocked at how much more expensive big girl clothes are. Gone are the days of finding nice stuff at rummage sales for $1. She fell asleep on the way home, was a total bear when we got home and gave me a really hard time about going down for quiet time at home. I'm proud to say I won that battle because Mama needed some quiet time of her own! Cooked supper, Mike got home, then we took the kid to our county fair. I'd like to say it was "Let Out Your Weird Day" but I have a feeling that's the audience that is attracted to the Oconto County Fair. As long as we just looked at the animals and not the people (who were surprisingly animal-like) we were fine. Paige went on a few rides, I got an extremely overpriced funnel cake ($5! for fried bread!!!) Got home way too late and threw the kid in bed.

Saturday: again, had a super lazy morning (do we see a theme here), then met some friends at Art Street in Green Bay. Paige whined while we looked at stuff we wanted to and had a blast doing crafts. She was fascinated by the Oneida Pow Wow dancers-I found it pretty cool too. Went to our friends house for supper while Paige and their daughter ran around like two peas in a pod and the adults enjoyed the time away from our respective offspring.

Sunday: Mike went fishing in the morning, I took the kid to church, then we went to my sister and brother in law's new house all afternoon. It's a very nice house and they seem to like it alot. They are about 45 minutes away which is AWESOME!!!! They house is way out in the country, but they have a 4 wheeler so they have a bunch of land to ride around on it. We all took turns on the 4 wheeler-FUN!!! The total rednecks that we are, we even let Paige go on it a few times, I think they went a total of about 5 MPH when she was on it. Ate at Fazoli's in GB, then came home. Picked a shitload of beans from our garden, took the laundry off the line and got sucked into a few episodes of Snapped. Man, that show is addictive.

Today: at work and I really don't feel like being here. I was only in the office last week Monday so I have a bunch of stuff to catch up on. Suppose I should start with checking the 9 voicemails I have. UGH.

Back on the Ranch

So I've been out of town the past few days for work. I pick Paige up tonight from the sitter's and she has been rather nightmarish since we got home. I know it's because she really missed me, but seriously, show it in a nicer way. Plus the dog has been halfway up my ass. Again, I know you missed me but constantly jumping up on me isn't the way to show it. It will just lead me to yelling at you to get down and eventually slapping your fat ass. Mike took her to the vet last week for her yearly check up and she's rather portly-up 8 pounds since last year. We haven't sent her to doggy fat camp yet, but we are giving her less food and trying to exercise her more. But no biggie, I've probably gained 8 pounds since last week and I haven't gotten spayed recently.

So as soon as we were done with supper I escaped to the basement for some peace and quiet and time away from the kid. All is quiet upstairs, so Mike must have her under control.

So tomorrow I'm trying a new hairstylist for a hair cut. Mine has been sucking ass lately and I have to figure out how to break up with her if I like the new one. I have a picture of how I want my hair to look so we'll see. Not sure if this will work, but this is the cut I want: http://www.womensbeautylife.com/albums/short_hair/short4.jpg.

My eyebrows are getting slightly crazy too so I'll have her wax them too. Good times. I'm bringing the kid with so we'll see how she does. Well I'm being beckoned upstairs so I best be going.