Halloween Fun

Even though the boys are still sick, we did take them out Halloweening. Luckily it was a very nice warm evening. We also went over to Grandma's store to let her have a chance to give them something. All in all they had a very good time, but were certainly ready for by at 7:30... now I just have to hope they sleep well and get better soon.

Our friendly pumpkins!

Captain Flamingo (Monkey), Fireman Sam (Bug), Monkey (Little Man) and Dada

I also figured it was a great night to make Dinner in A Pumpkin. Hubby and I enjoyed it, but the boys weren't all that interested... hopefully it goes over better next year.

More Surprises!!!

Hubby is really treating me these days! Last week I got a dyson vacuum, which I was really not expecting. And now.... he bought me the Couch, Chair, Washer and Dryer that I wanted!?!?!?!?!?
He came home just before dinner, and asked me who it was that was interested in our present washer and dryer. I truthfully looked at him like he had 3 heads, and asked him why. All he did then was give me a little folder that had the receipts for all the above mentioned items. I think it took me a good 5 minutes to even say something! So, the couch and chair will be here Tuesday evening, and the washer/dryer will be coming on Wednesday. I am so excited to use the new washer/dryer, supposedly the steam option will make less ironing for me!!!!!

Other exciting news for us is that Little Man is an official toddler now! He took those first real steps last week, and yesterday decided to walk more than crawl. I am a little sad that I no longer have a baby in the house, but know that he will be my last. Sigh... it's too bad Hubby will not even consider another baby :(

Here's a video taken yesterday, along with what I am calling his happy dance at the end LOL.

Sewing and colds

Well, it's that time of year again.... Halloween!!!! Spent my morning sewing up the boys costumes. Monkey is going to be Captain Flamingo, Bug will be Fireman Sam, and Little Man will be a Monkey (rather fitting too LOL). It's going to be interesting walking down the street Friday night.... if that is we get to go! Poor Bug sounds so hoarse today, a bit like a frog. I just hope they are well enough to attend their school parties later this week.

I haven't done a lot of sewing the last few months, just nervous about using the machine with Little Man crawling around. It went a lot better than I could have hoped for! He wasn't really all that interested in coming into the sewing room, so didn't have to worry about him getting underfoot. Hopefully this means that I can now start to get some work done during the day, I have so many projects that I need to complete... and even more that I would like to start.

I do have one project that I want done before Christmas, and that is recovering a couch... again! I covered this couch 8 years ago, and here I am about to do it again. We decided that with the economy right now, it doesn't make sense to spend money on furniture. So, guess I am stuck fixing up the couch, I really, really dislike the cover that I made for it previously.

Wish me luck in getting the costumes done tomorrow!!!

The new Vacuum

Well, the day has come... I was excited and happy that my dear darling hubby bought me a new vacuum!!!!! LOL Still can't get over how happy I was that Hubby bought me a new vacuum, a Dyson no less!!! Now, I have been after a new vacuum for a very long time... was pretty much resigned to using the one we have (older central vac with very, very few attachments) for a lot longer, but lo and behold, he comes home from an errand this afternoon with this new gadget.

Even better was that he then proceeded to vacuum the house for me!!!!

Still can't believe that I got so excited for a ..... vacuum!!!!!!!

No TV or Computer today!!!

Arghhh, I must be insane! LOL We get back from school just before lunch, and the fighting between Monkey and Bug started at the door! It just continued to get worse from there.... sigh. About 15 minutes later as I was upstairs changing Little Man, I hear even more, accompanied by screaming. So, off to their rooms they went to calm down. I then made the drastic statement that there would be no TV or Computer time today!!! Ack!!! And we all know that you can't back down, they sense and use capitulation on my part any chance they get.

So, now I have no choice but to deal without the back up occupation of TV and Computer to get me through the bad times. Making dinner tonight could be a very scary affair. I have felt that we watch a bit too much, but there are times (like making dinner) that I need something for them to do that doesn't make a mess... or start fights.

Here's a few pics of the fall walk that we took with the boys and their pre-school class.

Tea...

I was think about this while having my cup of tea this morning... One thing to look forward to this coming Winter is that with the cold weather I drink more tea! LOL I have so much loose leaf tea, that it would take me a year or so to finish is all! Maybe I should have a tea party?!?!? LOL I have a few Christmas blends that I should probably get out soon, and then of course there are the daily ones. Let's see how many.....

1. Red Rose (Orange Pekoe)
2. Earl Grey (Loose and bagged)
3. Rooibos
4. Raspberry Rooibos
5. Chai Rooibos
6. Green
7. Mint
8. Chamomile (bagged)
9. Evening Delight (bagged)
10. Orange Spice Tea (bagged)
11. English Breakfast (bagged)
12. Mulled Spice Christmas
13. Christmas Winterside
14. Gingerbread Orange Rooibos

WOW, didn't think I had 14 different types of tea!!!! Now I just need an occasion to use them for!!!! Most of my family members are not that into tea, so it's usually just me and hubby drinking it. We usually go through about 10 bags of Red Rose in day, and I usually have either a Chai or Mint in the evening.

Hmmm... wonder what I could set up for a party that would require drinking tea....

Plans, plans, plans...

Well, the day wasn't bad, but not great... just there! I did get some good news though, Hubby will be flying home tomorrow, flights permitting. It's only 2 days early, and I realize that he will most likely have to go back again soon, but I am thrilled to have him back!!!!!

We are trying to figure out what to do for our Anniversary next month, the boys will be staying with Grandma and Grandpa... one item dealt with, now it's just planning the rest! I am thinking we should stay within driving distance this time (flew to Barcelona 2 years ago when we lived in England), to afford nicer accommodations. I am really looking forward to this time alone with hubby, it will be wonderful to not be interrupted when we try to talk.

Off to watch some of my shows before heading to bed. Think I have House and Criminals Minds to watch tonight. Goodnight all.