I want to hear a really good sermon about Christmas. Jesus being born and what that means to everyone of us. I wish we could find a church that fit us. Like maybe an all clam diggers church that went off the schedule of the tides. Ugh. Anyway, I am sorry for any of you that might have been blog hopping and was expecting something great and useful to read, this is sort of like an online journal for me. This morning my daughter was.not listening and argued anytime she was told to do something. Such is life I suppose. My son is sitting on the floor playing with his toys and entertaining himself...a very nice break indeed. I wish I had some avocados and tomatoes so I could make some yummy tacos for dinner. Hmm what else? Going to frost sugar cookies this afternoon, hopefully that will be fun as opposed to a big fight.

christmas

Overall today was pretty good. The seahawks kicked some Chicago booty and the Christmas party was fun. I ended up with 2 movies....bridesmaids and some other one that I've never heard of. My husband got a clock and a lantern. Pretty cool. Tomorrow.I am going to my friend Amandas house so our kids can decorate sugar cookies together. I want to wrap the kids presents o. Tuesday while they are staying at my parents house for the night.

i love that hubby of mine.

Today was pretty uneventful. My daughter came home from her grandma and grandpas, stayed a couple hours then went to go stay at her aunties. I miss my baby girl but I guess I should share her sometimes... Tommorow is my husbands side of the family big Christmas dinner. We have lots of good food, do a white elephant gift exchange and just enjoy each others company. This year will be even more fun because instead of buying gifts we are bringing something from our homes that we already own. About a month ago my hubby bought me this awesome pair of footsie.jammies. I am 6'2 so I should of known they wouldn't have been long enough, so that is my gift..brand new with the tag still on it. My husband is bringing .a web cam that we got from checking out some car sale thing....we never used it..so MERRY CHRISTMAS SOMEONE. LOL my daughter, suprisingly chose to give her bongos. My son is giving this leaning leapfrog car thing. I can't wait to see my kids open their gifts on Christmas day, I think they will be stoked.

i refuse..

I refuse to get sick. Ok, maybe I am in severe denial about this but I am coughing, sneezing, chest hurting, nose running...well you get the idea. I have been suprisingly healthy this winter. Usually, if someone even talks about vertigo sick it seems I catch it. Well my good luck is turning. At least my hubby has the next few days off. Jacob turned 20 months today. Crazy to think in 4 months I will have a 6 year old and a 2 year old. Time really does fly. My husband got a hair up his ass and decided to shave my sons head and give him a mohawk. Really? Good thing he's a cutie I guess. I cleaned out my sons room today, that was a disaster. How can a 1 year old mess up a room so fast. Yikes. He loves pulling every piece of clothing out of his dresser. Tommorow, I will tackle my daughters room, I might need backup for that though! I think the nyquil might be setting in..my eyes are heavy. Have a good night. <3jenni

just another tuesday

Nothing terribly exciting happened today. My son spent the night at his aunts house so I actually slept in until 1030. Amelia was a couple minutes late to school because we had to do a last minute errand. I was happy to see Jake when I picked him up but he wanted to stay there and play with his cousin. Came home, cleaned the kitchen and took a 2 hour nap. While the sleep felt good, I fully understand why it is 1130 at night and I am not tired. I am excited for tommorow- my aunt and friend Ce are coming over for coffee. I haven't visited with them for a while so that will be fun. I hope my hubby comes home from work less grouchy then when he left. I hate how the lack of money can effect peoples mood! Well t.t.f.n <3 Jenni

day of cooking

My 83 year old grandma came over today and we baked and visited. We made fudge, sugar cookies and some kind of cookie that you use yellow cake mix in.. I am roasting a chicken for dinner. I have cleaned the kitchen 3 different times today and yet again it is a mess. Grr.

parenting

It's a funny thing. I have no idea what I'm doing Lol but I try my darndest . There are a million books and theorys on how to and you shoulda... I had a discussion with my 5yr old after overreacting and loudly yelling about I was sorry and that this is the first time I've ever been a mommy. She looked and me, confused and said really? I said everyone makes mistakes, even me. I figure as long as a person realizes when they do and can learn from it- that's really a tool for life, right? There are too many parents that think they have it all right and out themselves on a pedastool above their kids, I believe that's not fair. Of course there has to be authority over your children but their is a distinct difference. The whole goal is to lead them to be productive adults that are instilled with morals and values...right? :)

cozy sunday

So today I actually got to sleep in a little. I did the dishes and the made peanutbutter fudge and chocolate chip cookies. I have bbq pulled pork in the crock pot and think I just might take a nap. Oh and I came to a conclusion that I think I might want another baby. Hmm. Something to think about.

sunny in shelton

It is so pretty and sunny today! The natural vitamin d really helps my mood. So as if that didn't make me happy enough I heard I'm so into you by fabolous on the old school lunch today. Made my day!! I need to finish up the laundry and sweep the floors and I should be good for a while. I am making bacon wrapped chicken bites for dinner. They are so good. I sprinkle a mixture of brown sugar and chili powder, garlic and pepper on top, so tasty! My son is taking a nap and my daughter is at school so I think I'm going to enjoy the peace and quiet for a few.
<3 Jenni

30 before 30

So for whatever reason I have been a little stressed or anxious about turning 30. I am actually starting to warm up to the idea and I am trying to embrace the whole concept. So as I was blog hopping I stole someone's idea...to come up with 30 things I want to do before I turn 30. Since the deadline is only 8 months away I don't want to get overly ambitious but here's some of my ideas..
1. Jump off the the rock at cushman.
2. Go on a road trip.
3. Go camping, in the snow. (In our little camper of course)
4. Lose 30 lbs
5. Get a hobby, maybe photography?
6. Get a family portrait done
7. Buy some cute clothes and stop being so Damn frumpy
8. Go snorkeling
9. Spend the day in Seattle with my family
10. Get a new cell phone and NOT let my 1 year get a hold of it, ever.
11. Go full on grocery shopping without using my wheelchair
12. Talk my husband into not having any more babies Lol
13. Pay off 2 credit cards and cancel them
14. Be ok with wearing tank tops
15. Start ACTUALLY saving money
16. Go on dates with my husband at least once a month
17. Take my kids to an amusement park
18. Catch a salmon
19. Find a church, that my family is comfortable with.
20. Get new curtains
21. Build something, maybe like a birdhouse? :)
22. Have a sleepover with all my nieces and nephews that are under 10... Thats like 9 of them or something.
23. Put a fence around my yard
24. Buy a bunch of christmas lights after Christmas so I can go all out on the outside of the house next year.
25. Finish painting my kitchen
26. Take my hunters safety course...
27. Learn c.p.r.
28. Sign my daughter up for a sport
29. Spend more time with my grandma and grandpa
30 have an awesome 30th bday party surrounded by all the people I love!

its cold

So its supposed to get down to 23 degrees. My husband has the oppurtunity to get some Saturday but has to decline the offer because his aunts funeral is that day.
Brr its cold. The heaters are crank and I'm curled up in a blanket. I feel so bad for ky husband. I didn't know his aunt but he lived with her when he left home as a young teenager. She had a hard life and went through horrible things and I pray that she knew Jesus. I hate that it takes death to bring a family together sometimes.
On a lighter note... My double fudge brownie chocolate ice cream didn't make me any warmer but made me a lttle less bitch. Lol yay me.

jammin out..

I love, love LOVE the old school lunch on kube 93! For shizzle my nizzle! Lol I am waiting for Amanda to get out of the college...and I need my 24oz white chocolate carmel iced mocha. No one makes them bfetter then riverside! I am thinking about what I should make for dinner and am coming up blank. Blah.

trying to fall asleep, yet again

So I had a penut butter/banana sammich for a snack tonight, and it was phenomenal. Seriously, I don't think I have had one since I was pregnant with my daughter.
So in an attempt to not bore all my Facebook friends and aquantences I decided to do random blogging- so if you stumbled across this...I am so sorry :)
I'm getting excited for Christmas! My daughter is in her first school "winter program". She is so cute when she practices the songs at home, she takes it very seriously!

<3 Jenni

newsflash!

Just because you think it, does not make it true. Go figure, right.

Anyways. Thank you miss Sheena Marie for coming and helping me clean my house. You're a blessing in my life. I went to the chiropractor and my back feels somewhat better although it is still really sore. I am tackling mt. Laundry and not enjoying it. :). For dinner I think I will make homeade Jojo's and porkchops and maybe some creamer corn. Sounds easy enough. It's really cold outside and I want to just curl up in bed but I can't. I am going to have my grandma over sometime this week to make Christmas cookies and other goodies with the kids and I. My hubby is out hunting for his first time, I really hope be gets one! My freezer would appreciate it immensely! My dogs are driving me crazy so I better go run them for a bit.
<3 Jenni

P.s. the Jo-jos were amazing!

attempting to not be bored and failing miserably

So clearly I am not an everyday blogger. But here's another try. So I thee out my lower back while cleaning yesterday and I am having extreme difficulties walking or doing much of anything. I keep waking up to the most random songs in my head..for instance Tina and roses, usher and some song that constantly says: we fell in love in a hopeless place..over and over. And to stick to a rather random theme, 1 I am irritated that I started smoking again about 2 months ago. 2. I wish I could be given a million dollars. I could pay of ky house and do some upgrades, buy D.J. and I new trucks and boats and quads and of course.pay off the credit cards and rediculous bills we have acquired. 3. I want to run away for a couple days, somewhere warm or just something new and fun and out of the ordinary. 4. The way I am typing this is driving me nuts but on my cell phone I cannot figure out how to do otherwise. 5. Speaking of cell phones I really would love one without 20 cracks in the screen but find it simply pointless because my 20 month old thinks he's a quarterback and my phone is a football. Oh the joys of being a mom. 6. I love having a king size bed. I really don't know how we slept in smaller beds. 7. This is completely random and not thought out at all so I apologize if your still reading this and bored out of your mind. My kids are in bed and my husband is at work and there isn't a Damn thing on t.v. so this is my attempt on logging my thoughts out in a journal entry sorta way. Ok I am done for now but will probably be abnoxious and be back later. <3 Jenni.