My Chrysler Imperial floribunda rose is blooming like crazy, and they smell wonderful! The best $6 I ever spent at Wal-Mart.
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Sunday, June 12, 2005
The Big Reveal
I forgot to mention what we found out Friday and what happened last night. Last night, I finally felt Mr. Stein#2 moving around. I think he may have been moving around earlier in the week, but I have had such bad gas all week I wasn't really sure if it was him or the gas. Now if he would just flip around so he's not breech anymore, I would appreciate it.
Can't Think of a Funny Title Today
Well, I can't think of a funny title today. We are now on the boring side of the weekend. Friday we had the ultrasound, and now I think I have officially bored all my family and friends to tears with the details. Jen and Heather were very good sports about it yesterday! Mental note to self: next time I don't think I want to find out the sex early. Now there are no surprises left!
Friday night my dad stayed over, so I actually put some effort into supper. If you can call heating up frozen green beans and tater tots effort. Guess I did cook porkchops in the George.
Saturday I went to the Scrapbooking Extravaganza with Jen and H. It was pretty cool, but there were long lines for the make-and-takes. Then we went to Memory Bound and dropped some cash there, then came to my house to crop. Afterwards Todd and I splurged and went to J. Benj down on the corner, then walked across the street and rented a movie ($1.75). It actually cost us less $$$ for the pizza and movie then it would have cost for movie tickets and popcorn. They screw you on the popcorn you know.
Today I slept in and read the paper. I have the MG Garden Tour Pre-Tour this afternoon. They take us around town on a bus so we can see all the gardens on the tour next Saturday (the 18th). I hope it takes forever so I can rack up the volunteer hours. Then on the 18th, I am volunteering at the tour, and then on the 26th I am working at the garden booth at the Arts Festival. Makes for a lot of gardening this month, but I am trying to cram my 40 hrs in while I can still bend over.
Friday night my dad stayed over, so I actually put some effort into supper. If you can call heating up frozen green beans and tater tots effort. Guess I did cook porkchops in the George.
Saturday I went to the Scrapbooking Extravaganza with Jen and H. It was pretty cool, but there were long lines for the make-and-takes. Then we went to Memory Bound and dropped some cash there, then came to my house to crop. Afterwards Todd and I splurged and went to J. Benj down on the corner, then walked across the street and rented a movie ($1.75). It actually cost us less $$$ for the pizza and movie then it would have cost for movie tickets and popcorn. They screw you on the popcorn you know.
Today I slept in and read the paper. I have the MG Garden Tour Pre-Tour this afternoon. They take us around town on a bus so we can see all the gardens on the tour next Saturday (the 18th). I hope it takes forever so I can rack up the volunteer hours. Then on the 18th, I am volunteering at the tour, and then on the 26th I am working at the garden booth at the Arts Festival. Makes for a lot of gardening this month, but I am trying to cram my 40 hrs in while I can still bend over.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Just Dying To Find Out
In less than 24 hours we should know if we are having a boy or a girl. I am so excited to find out that I am just about ready to go crazy. This week has been the longest week ever! I always said that when I got pregnant I wouldn't want to know, so it really surprises me how eager I am. Maybe it's because the rest of my life is so dull. Maybe I need a new hobby. hmm.
My Sworn Enemies
I forgot to mention that Mom got me some organic slug killer. It is called Escar-Go!
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Gardener Todd
Todd has also been working really hard in the gardens. Tonight he has been out there for several hours finishing the lawn timbers around my perrenial bed. Being Todd, he does a very thorough job. He secures all the pieces with rebar and everything is measured just so. I ventured out for a while and weeded (those darn baby maple trees are everywhere), but I am sick of being eaten alive (I read somewhere that pregnant ladies are more attractive to skeeters), so I came in. Last night we were out there for two hours together. He helped me plant the last of my seeds, and he put up a picket fence around my icky pile of yard waste. He also put in a soaker hose in my tomatoes and peppers. This should prevent water from splashing dirt up on the leaves, causing blight. I weeded, fertilized, and put oyster shells around my hostas. I am experimenting with the shells this year to kill my sworn enemies, The Slugs. I have tons of slugs and they chew holes in my hostas. Supposedly when they slide across the oyster shells, the shells will slit their stomachs open and suck all the juices out of them, causing them to dehydrate and die. I say Bring It On! I hate the little monsters. I shall never cease in my mission to kill all the slugs in my backyard. Todd just squished a big fat one for me tonight.
Well, I need to go check on the lasagna. We are in a food rut and nothing seems to appeal to TMS, so tonight I made him some lasagna and some ham salad for his lunches. I might make some of Jen's beer bread too as long as the oven is heated up.
Well, I need to go check on the lasagna. We are in a food rut and nothing seems to appeal to TMS, so tonight I made him some lasagna and some ham salad for his lunches. I might make some of Jen's beer bread too as long as the oven is heated up.
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Waste of a Beautiful Day
Wasted a totally beautiful day yesterday. I spent the entire day sick in the recliner with stomach issues and a fever. Todd talked to the pharamacist about what I could take and bought soda water, medicine, and snacks for me. He also brought home some movies and babied me all day. We watched some weird sci-fi movie and The Aviator, which was really good, but long. I am much better today. I am even showered and dressed! Whoo-hoo. Feeling a little hot though, so should probably take my temp again.
Saturday, June 04, 2005
Nothing to Report
Nothing new to report. I had a good time cropping last night and got a lot done. Other than that, we are staying in all weekend to conserve money, and I'm not feeling the best (gastrointestinal issues). I do have the urge to bake though, but my oven is so dirty it stinks when you turn it on. May need to use the self cleaning setting, but that stinks too!
Thursday, June 02, 2005
A Good Weekend
I am all messed up. Since I didn't work Monday or Tuesday, I keep thinking today is Tuesday so I am not that far behind on my blog. Not!
We had a good weekend at the farm. Saturday we hung out and ran to Manchester with mom to buy anniversary cards and gifts. We also went to the scrapbooking store, which wasn't that great. As proof of its mediocrity, I only spent $6. Saturday night, my mom served us ham balls for supper, which is one of my all-time favorites. She even baked plain ham separate for Todd since he is a "Non-Ball Eater" (her words). I had a follow-up comment, but it was probably too nasty to put on a family blog.
Sunday we barbecued with the Hansen-Schweitzers and grandpa. I was driving my dad crazy while we grilled because it took forever and I was extremely antsy. I kid you not, the flame on his grill was only one inch high! It took 45 minutes to cook hot dogs! He definitely needs a new grill. After lunch I played poker with Alex and Kurt while the other bonus children were at the park. It was fun, but it is not as fun to play poker with boys as it is with gossiping women. Todd went back to DSM that night.
Monday I went with the 'rents to the aquarium in Dubuque. It was nice, but certainly not worth the $9.75 admission fee. We had lunch at a brew pub, and on the way home Dad took me past the Field of Dreams so I could finally see it. Yep, looks just like it. Took about 3 minutes.
Tuesday mom drove me back to Des Moines and we went to Red Lobster, Harvey's greenhouse, and Lowe's. I only ended up buying 3 more plants thank goodness. Harvey's is huge. It actually has over 14 greenhouses for you to go through. When we got home, I was thrilled to see that Todd had weeded and mulched my gardens by the garage and put out my fountain for the summer. I made an-oh-so-original supper of macaroni and cheese, Stovetop, and chicken breasts. Todd had mac and cheese only.
Last night after work Todd and I gardened (together - gasp!) for about an hour. Then I made pork chops, glazed carrots, and french fries. Pat myself on the back. Then we watched the Bourne Identity. Tonight we are going to garden some more and watch National Treasure.
Tomorrow night, I crop with Jen, and Sat/Sun we may go to the Mall of America - dunno yet.
We had a good weekend at the farm. Saturday we hung out and ran to Manchester with mom to buy anniversary cards and gifts. We also went to the scrapbooking store, which wasn't that great. As proof of its mediocrity, I only spent $6. Saturday night, my mom served us ham balls for supper, which is one of my all-time favorites. She even baked plain ham separate for Todd since he is a "Non-Ball Eater" (her words). I had a follow-up comment, but it was probably too nasty to put on a family blog.
Sunday we barbecued with the Hansen-Schweitzers and grandpa. I was driving my dad crazy while we grilled because it took forever and I was extremely antsy. I kid you not, the flame on his grill was only one inch high! It took 45 minutes to cook hot dogs! He definitely needs a new grill. After lunch I played poker with Alex and Kurt while the other bonus children were at the park. It was fun, but it is not as fun to play poker with boys as it is with gossiping women. Todd went back to DSM that night.
Monday I went with the 'rents to the aquarium in Dubuque. It was nice, but certainly not worth the $9.75 admission fee. We had lunch at a brew pub, and on the way home Dad took me past the Field of Dreams so I could finally see it. Yep, looks just like it. Took about 3 minutes.
Tuesday mom drove me back to Des Moines and we went to Red Lobster, Harvey's greenhouse, and Lowe's. I only ended up buying 3 more plants thank goodness. Harvey's is huge. It actually has over 14 greenhouses for you to go through. When we got home, I was thrilled to see that Todd had weeded and mulched my gardens by the garage and put out my fountain for the summer. I made an-oh-so-original supper of macaroni and cheese, Stovetop, and chicken breasts. Todd had mac and cheese only.
Last night after work Todd and I gardened (together - gasp!) for about an hour. Then I made pork chops, glazed carrots, and french fries. Pat myself on the back. Then we watched the Bourne Identity. Tonight we are going to garden some more and watch National Treasure.
Tomorrow night, I crop with Jen, and Sat/Sun we may go to the Mall of America - dunno yet.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Just Like Rachel on Friends
The dr. did a quick ultrasound of the bambino today. It was a low-tech one, not the 4-D one I am having in June. I was just like Rachel on Friends. I couldn't tell what the heck we were looking at! We came home with two pictures, but I'm not sure what they show. Turns out Todd couldn't see much either. I am relieved to know for sure that there is only one baby eventhough we took Clomid. I would have loved twins, but I'm glad I'm starting with just one.
PS. Todd thinks we should name the baby Chloe in honor of the Clomid. What a nut.
PPS. Todd was robo man today. He mowed, cleaned the gutters, and sprayed my Roundup for me. Unfortunately, he sprayed one of my new rudebeckia plants I ordered, but I will forgive him.
PS. Todd thinks we should name the baby Chloe in honor of the Clomid. What a nut.
PPS. Todd was robo man today. He mowed, cleaned the gutters, and sprayed my Roundup for me. Unfortunately, he sprayed one of my new rudebeckia plants I ordered, but I will forgive him.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Not much new
Not much exciting happening at the hacienda on Allison Avenue. I am getting nervous about American Idol tonight. Bo clearly should win, but I bet Carrie does since she is so cute. Darn you America! I did my duty though and cast two votes for Bo. I am still thinking about the surprise ending of Navy NCIS last night. I was shocked. Anybody watch that one?
Was out there 6 hours on Sunday and got my big perennial bed re-done. My thighs are still killing me! Planted my tomatoes and peppers right in the dirt without weeding. Need to weed before I can plant my green bean, cucumber, and zinnia seeds or I will never find them when they come up. It is raining today, and we are going to the farm this weekend, so I may never get it done. Oh well, at least I will have tomatoes.
Was out there 6 hours on Sunday and got my big perennial bed re-done. My thighs are still killing me! Planted my tomatoes and peppers right in the dirt without weeding. Need to weed before I can plant my green bean, cucumber, and zinnia seeds or I will never find them when they come up. It is raining today, and we are going to the farm this weekend, so I may never get it done. Oh well, at least I will have tomatoes.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Out to the Garden
Hooray! It is finally sunny and warm, so I am heading out to the garden. The house is still clean from Poker Night (TMS cleaned the house for me - one of the benefits of pregnacy) and my blog is updated, so nothing to do inside. Todd bought me several bags of mulch earlier this week, so I should be able to get a lot done.
PS. Don't miss the finales of Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy tonight!
PS. Don't miss the finales of Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy tonight!
A Former Thespian Returns to the Stage
Yesterday we went to a really neat Retirement Party in Osky for Todd's former drama teacher, Mr. Wright. Todd did plays and community theater in high school and was also in a group called Storybook Players that did plays for children. The retirement party was just your typical open house, but little did Mr. Wright know that 25 former Storybook Players were going to do a show for him. The did a few skits and sang a few songs, and they got the opportunity to share memories. Todd gave a little speech that was very emotional, and so did his friend Jerry and a few others. They also read letters from former students that are making it in NY and Hollywood. The whole thing was a suprise, very impromptu, and very good. It lasted about 50 minutes. By the way, Oskaloosa High School has a really nice theater. It is like a miniture Des Moines Civic Center.
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