Sunday, January 31, 2010

january uberlist update!

so, January has come and gone, and there is a BUNCH of stuff that i finished! here it is

7. Clapotis 1/23
31. clean out medicine cabinet 01/13
32. post Uberlist by 01/07/2010 01/06
42. … jake’s drawers 01/14
52. Get library cards 01/29
62. clean out bedside table 01/21
63. clean off desk 01/30
66. store old bills 01/31

and one of the alternates
4. Catch up on all podcasts. 01/13

i think i am off to a good start! a lot more of my things to do have been started, but won't be counted til they are done.

TAKE THAT 2010!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

ITS A CONTEST!

I like to gamble... no... i LOVE to gamble. i have been dreaming of being in las vegas sitting at the monopoly slots at the cal with a stomach full of steak sandwich from mainstreet station. but seeing as how there are no monopoly slots close here, and no steak sandwiches worth writing home about, i though i would have a contest for my friends and family.
you guys get to guess when the wee one will be born, and what the wee one will be... a boy or a girl...
i will post guesses on the sidebar.
the person with the correct guess will win something cool of my choosing, and will get it when i get around to sending it out (i AM having a baby soon you know!). the only rules are one guess per day, and only four guesses. so you can say 2/12 girl and 2/13 boy but NOT 2/12 boy and girl, and only four guesses so other peeps have a chance. first come first serve...

any important info i will add to this post.

Jake was 4 days early.
Liz was almost a week late.

original due date 2/14
modified due date 2/13

oh, and you can either leave your guesses as a comment, facebook them to me or email me...
so... i don't think the WIP wednesday, or the FO friday is working out so well. i have been working on clapotis, and spinning my fiber of the month, but i haven't really taken any pics or anything. i think i am a little preoccupied with the whole "i am having a baby pretty soon" thing. plus i have been grumpy von grumpsville. hopefully things will be better soon, and everything will calm down... we shall see...

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

WIP Wednesday.

okay, so i am going to try and keep on top of my crafting, and i figured i would "borrow" the idea of a WIP Wednesday post as a way of keeping me on track. so...

this week i haven't been doing much. i am about halfway done with my first clapotis (i am late to the party...) i love that it is easy to keep track of, it is super soft malabrigo, and if my mom decides that she really is allergic to wool, i get to keep it. it should make a nice nursing cover up... we shall see. i love the way the dye broke when i overdyed the wool. it reminds me of seaweed.

clapotis

clapotis

maybe i can actually finish this by next friday (not this friday). it depends on the amount of heartburn and insomnia i guess...

Uberlist 2010.

1. Jaywalkers
2. Mosey
3. Central Park Hoodie
4. Ishbel
5. Baby Surprise Jacket- Jake
6. Baby Surprise Jacket- Baby
7. Clapotis
8. Fingerless Mitts
9. Pat Socks
10. Toe Up Socks
11. Snow Queen
12. Koolhaas
13. SOCK MONKEY MANIA- Liz
14. Jessie
15. Amelie
16. Jake
17. Ally
18. New Baby
19. Norma New Baby
20. Olivia
21. Violet
22. Ruby
23. Xander
24. Anita New Baby
25. Kristi New Baby
26. spin at least 4oz a month
27. finish weaving in ends of Owls Sweater
28. compete in Ravelympics
29. Update ravelry projects page.
30. Have a WIP Wednesday blog
31. clean out medicine cabinet
32. post Uberlist by 01/07/2010
33. talk to the Fruit Loops more
34. make my bed everyday.
35. Potty train Jake
36. Go to the movies
37. Get rid of old washer/dryer
38. Go on an awesome family vacay
39. watch less T.V.
40. Clean out… Liz’s closet
41. … Liz’s drawers
42. … jake’s drawers
43. … my closet
44. … my drawers
45. … toy room
46. … toy room closet
47. …jacket closet
48. … laundry room closet
49. drink more water
50. organize shed
51. finish unpacking.
52. Get library cards
53. go to the botanical gardens more
54. go to the zoo more
55. keep up the front yard
56. finish weeding back yard
57. get sadie a dog house
58. keep the kitchen cleaner.
59. Organize pantry
60. organize dishes
61. update recipe box/book
62. clean out bedside table
63. clean off desk
64. blog more
65. install car seat on Feb 1st
66. store old bills
67. vacuum at least 2xs a week
68. eat more pizza hut.
69. Eat more canned peaches
70. eat more canned pears
71. savor summer beers
72. as soon as it is warm enough… BBQ!
73. Try not to yell so much.
74. Keep more chocolate in my purse.
75. Enjoy happy hour at sonic with the kids more.
76. Teach Liz about conception.
77. Read things with substance.
78. Look into taking an online class (math or color).
79. Save $ for yarn school 2011.
80. Paint Liz’s toenails more often.
81. Keep jake’s hair a decent length.
82. Send out birth announcements.
83. Wish more “Happy Birthday’s”.
84. Take more walks with the kids.
85. Get Liz to ride a two wheeler.
86. See about swim lessons for the kiddos.
87. Make a Christmas stocking for the wee babe.
88. Get Pat to take more time off.
89. Try to get Jake to wear pants/shorts more.
90. Go out to lunch with kids on their own once a month.
91. Get a family pic with as many of the cousins/grandkids as possible.
92. Go to the aquarium.
93. Blog a FO Friday (when possible).
94. (Post baby) buy and wear cute clothes.
95. Fix things as they break.
96. Grow things to eat this summer.
97. Spend as much time outside as possible.
98. Cut back on reality TV.
99. Don’t hate on Pat for watching NCIS.
100. Send out Christmas/Holiday Cards.
101. End the year at 140 pounds at most.
102. Eat at home more.
103. Eat at the table more.
104. Have a baby.
105. Watch more Netflix.
106. Upload photos once a month.
107. Keep on top of chores.
108. Wash the car once a month.
109. Save $500 for savings.
110. Save $500 for vacation with the girls.

And here are a few alternates…
1. End year with less purchased yarn, but more hand spun.
2. Get Liz to eat more Chinese food.
3. Try to get the dog to be less of a weenie.
4. Catch up on all podcasts.
5. Plant a nice shady vine.
6. Hang up my wash line.
7. Update Uberlist at the end of every month.

Monday, January 4, 2010

back log

or should i say back Blog... i haven't done much in the way of updating anything since pat has been home. i don't blame him. i would just rather spend time with my family than staring at a computer screen. but now, liz is back to school, and pat is back to work, i don't mind stealing a few minutes here and there between alphabet time and laundry. and so in the next few days i will (hopefully) update with everything that has gone on, and is going on. YAY!!!

Friday, January 1, 2010

christmas is coming...

11.05.2010

and for the sake of my husband's sanity, i am going to make a list. this list will NOT include summer sausage or smoked cheese.

these are just ideas of nice things. i know that christmas is not about presents, but having one thing in my stocking this year would be nice. even if its just a STARBUCKS GIFTCARD and a candy cane.

i would like...

... an inexpensive (like $15) waffle iron. that way we could spend some time making and freezing waffles instead of freaking out that the last eggo got burned, and i can't go to the commissary til tomorrow.

... some nice soaps from LUSH.

... did you know I have a knitpicks wishlist?

... a blythe doll, even if its the blythe loves littlest pet shop doll.

... a clean bathroom and shower.

... to sleep in a couple of times.

... to go to the knit group at panera, and maybe a giftcard there so i can stuff myself with cake and coffee while i knit my dearest some socks.

... yarn school! i have wanted to go for almost 4 years now, and i just keep having babies. maybe this spring?

... for my dearest to take random days off, for no reason at all, other than to spend time with me.

... to win the lotto, so i can pay for everyone's kid's school and college, and my ma can retire.

thats all i can think of...

except for a new trashcan since i just noticed that you broke the lid off the one we have!

edit:11.08.2010

... a pizza stone