Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Mookie's A Monster: A Day in the Life...
Mookie's A Monster: A Day in the Life...: The alarm goes off, I wake the kids. I kind of pushed the limits over the weekend and my body was not ready to move yet. I stay in bed and e...
A Day in the Life...
The alarm goes off, I wake the kids. I kind of pushed the limits over the weekend and my body was not ready to move yet. I stay in bed and enter some sweeps while yelling to the boys every few minutes to make sure they get up and their buns ready for school. They are 11 and 12, so, luckily I have this leisure once in a while.
They get off to school, and I went back to bed. I just couldn't wake up. I was having one of my horrible dreams where I am the star in a horror film, running from some terrible creature or ax wielding psychopath. I am running as fast as I can down a high school hall way that leads to hidden hallways from long ago, I hit a trap door and I am now running through an old hospital with another nurse. She tells me to hide in the dryer. I spot a washer and dryer, and quick jump into the dryer. The dryer was another trap door! I fall into the grass, it is cool and wet and it is dark outside. A friendly hand reaches out to help me up. I know she is my close friend, I take her hand, baffled and confused. I am in dress wear, and there is a nighttime picnic going on. There is music and laughter and lights in the pavilion close by. I brush the dirt off of my knees, straighten my dress and we walk and laugh all the way to the party
When we approach, there is a man seated at the table who is holding up a poster of James Franco that says"You're Next!" It makes no sense and then I see the man holding it is James Franco! I said, "Are you EVERYWHERE these days?"
James gives me a charming smile and lets out a laugh and then his smile turns demonic and his teeth resemble the clown from IT by Stephen King and his chuckle turns into a maniacal and bone chilling laugh.
The killer is James Franco! I was never safe at all! The realization is so profound, I jump up in bed , holding my chest, breathing fast, heart pounding.
Whew, it was just another night in my head. Yes, people, typical for me.
I have to pee, so, I go downstairs. The dogs are all pushing in my way wanting my attention. I hurdle over them and make my way to the toilet. Success!
I take a few steps into the kitchen , my gaze fixed on the dishes piled around my reach to the coffee pot. Dishes that were my 17 year old daughter's responsibility last night.
As I am stewing in thoughts of the obstacles blocking me from my coffee when I slip, feels kind of like a banana peel, slippery and wet.
I look down and it is a lunch meat wrapper in a puddle of Charlie's pee! Charlie is my 15 year old dog that sometimes has trouble holding his bladder.
I then see trash all over the kitchen floor and Charlie decided to poo as well. Fun. And , of course, the child in charge of taking the trash out didn't do his night chore either!
I resolved not to let it get to me. It's hard to get me down. I feel quite a bit of pain today, so, I figure I will take it easy and work on reviews and sweepstakes.
I see a fb notification that starts"Congrats, Jacquelyn" ! Ahhh! Just what I need to turn this morning around.
I open the notification- It says I won this ruby and diamond necklace I really wanted. I even had it planned, should I win it, it will be Crysann's graduation present. And I won it! Oh how great! I go to read the instructions to claim and then read the next comments. "Jacquelyn, since you did not repley in the 72 hour time frame to claim your prize, we have chosen another winner"..........
BUMMER!!!! Oh man, this day!!!! Let me drink a cup of coffee, universe, before giving so many obstacles. I guess my manifestation meditation before bed last night just didn't take.
I was so annoyed, but, knew I could change my attitude still. I had a doctor's appointment set for 4:30. For once, I remembered to keep a log of all symptoms through the month. I was pretty excited to tell my doctor that I remembered to log it. I was supposed to go last week, First I showed up on time a day early, then my van would not start from the cold on the actual day!!! I was so excited to I went and checked the mail and what was the serious highlight of my day was that my new CoZone onesie arrived! It is a ridiculous big hooded red onesie with a butt flap that I can wear at home or even out! Ha! NICE. I was telling my nurse last time about some of the sweepstakes I win, I was going to wear it there and tell her how I won it. I knew she would get a kick out of it. I was pumped, I had my daughter start the van a half hour before and we went over my list to make sure I remembered everything. I was on my A game for at least one thing today. I really need to make this appointment. I have some weird stuff going on that needs attention. I am anticipating how it will go. Will we find a solution? Be closer to any answers? Or will it be just more questions, more appointments, more testing? I can feel my anxiety wanting to rear it's ugly head, but, I say, "Hey , you! NOT TODAY! " I have had enough crap for the day, I just know things are about to turn around.
I walk out the front door and it's so cold, but sunny. I think how nice it is that I can park on my side of the street tonight, My town has us switch sided of the road for snowplows from Oct.1-May 1st! And the best part, when it does snow, that plow does not come through until the mid-morning when people can park where they want. So the roads are always a mess.
Anyway, that is another rant on it's own! Haha! So, I get into the van-it's not running. I try to start it, it won't turn over....AGAIN.
Well, I wasn't amused very much with my Monday, but, I couldn't help but think as this day unfolded about how much my readers may have had "one of those days" as well and this might be the one thing that they laugh at all day. I'll suck it up. I'll share my misery and I hope it brought you all a little joy!
Good Night!
They get off to school, and I went back to bed. I just couldn't wake up. I was having one of my horrible dreams where I am the star in a horror film, running from some terrible creature or ax wielding psychopath. I am running as fast as I can down a high school hall way that leads to hidden hallways from long ago, I hit a trap door and I am now running through an old hospital with another nurse. She tells me to hide in the dryer. I spot a washer and dryer, and quick jump into the dryer. The dryer was another trap door! I fall into the grass, it is cool and wet and it is dark outside. A friendly hand reaches out to help me up. I know she is my close friend, I take her hand, baffled and confused. I am in dress wear, and there is a nighttime picnic going on. There is music and laughter and lights in the pavilion close by. I brush the dirt off of my knees, straighten my dress and we walk and laugh all the way to the party
When we approach, there is a man seated at the table who is holding up a poster of James Franco that says"You're Next!" It makes no sense and then I see the man holding it is James Franco! I said, "Are you EVERYWHERE these days?"
James gives me a charming smile and lets out a laugh and then his smile turns demonic and his teeth resemble the clown from IT by Stephen King and his chuckle turns into a maniacal and bone chilling laugh.
The killer is James Franco! I was never safe at all! The realization is so profound, I jump up in bed , holding my chest, breathing fast, heart pounding.
Whew, it was just another night in my head. Yes, people, typical for me.
I have to pee, so, I go downstairs. The dogs are all pushing in my way wanting my attention. I hurdle over them and make my way to the toilet. Success!
I take a few steps into the kitchen , my gaze fixed on the dishes piled around my reach to the coffee pot. Dishes that were my 17 year old daughter's responsibility last night.
As I am stewing in thoughts of the obstacles blocking me from my coffee when I slip, feels kind of like a banana peel, slippery and wet.
I look down and it is a lunch meat wrapper in a puddle of Charlie's pee! Charlie is my 15 year old dog that sometimes has trouble holding his bladder.
I then see trash all over the kitchen floor and Charlie decided to poo as well. Fun. And , of course, the child in charge of taking the trash out didn't do his night chore either!
I resolved not to let it get to me. It's hard to get me down. I feel quite a bit of pain today, so, I figure I will take it easy and work on reviews and sweepstakes.
I see a fb notification that starts"Congrats, Jacquelyn" ! Ahhh! Just what I need to turn this morning around.
I open the notification- It says I won this ruby and diamond necklace I really wanted. I even had it planned, should I win it, it will be Crysann's graduation present. And I won it! Oh how great! I go to read the instructions to claim and then read the next comments. "Jacquelyn, since you did not repley in the 72 hour time frame to claim your prize, we have chosen another winner"..........
BUMMER!!!! Oh man, this day!!!! Let me drink a cup of coffee, universe, before giving so many obstacles. I guess my manifestation meditation before bed last night just didn't take.
I was so annoyed, but, knew I could change my attitude still. I had a doctor's appointment set for 4:30. For once, I remembered to keep a log of all symptoms through the month. I was pretty excited to tell my doctor that I remembered to log it. I was supposed to go last week, First I showed up on time a day early, then my van would not start from the cold on the actual day!!! I was so excited to I went and checked the mail and what was the serious highlight of my day was that my new CoZone onesie arrived! It is a ridiculous big hooded red onesie with a butt flap that I can wear at home or even out! Ha! NICE. I was telling my nurse last time about some of the sweepstakes I win, I was going to wear it there and tell her how I won it. I knew she would get a kick out of it. I was pumped, I had my daughter start the van a half hour before and we went over my list to make sure I remembered everything. I was on my A game for at least one thing today. I really need to make this appointment. I have some weird stuff going on that needs attention. I am anticipating how it will go. Will we find a solution? Be closer to any answers? Or will it be just more questions, more appointments, more testing? I can feel my anxiety wanting to rear it's ugly head, but, I say, "Hey , you! NOT TODAY! " I have had enough crap for the day, I just know things are about to turn around.
I walk out the front door and it's so cold, but sunny. I think how nice it is that I can park on my side of the street tonight, My town has us switch sided of the road for snowplows from Oct.1-May 1st! And the best part, when it does snow, that plow does not come through until the mid-morning when people can park where they want. So the roads are always a mess.
Anyway, that is another rant on it's own! Haha! So, I get into the van-it's not running. I try to start it, it won't turn over....AGAIN.
Well, I wasn't amused very much with my Monday, but, I couldn't help but think as this day unfolded about how much my readers may have had "one of those days" as well and this might be the one thing that they laugh at all day. I'll suck it up. I'll share my misery and I hope it brought you all a little joy!
Good Night!
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Mookie's A Monster: #DisneySide@HomeCelebration
Mookie's A Monster: #DisneySide@HomeCelebration: I was chosen by Mom Select and Disney to throw a #DisneySide@HomeCelebration. What that means is I have a party in the theme of all my Disne...
#DisneySide@HomeCelebration
I was chosen by Mom Select and Disney to throw a #DisneySide@HomeCelebration. What that means is I have a party in the theme of all my Disney favorites. We were selected last year and it was a blast. They send you a free kit to help you throw your party. Both kits, last year and this year, were amazing.
Here are the Minnie and Mickey cupcakes we made last year. They were delicious and cute!
We did some Star Wars themed food as well, since Disney has the George Lucas Star Tours.
The kids loved the "Fueling Station."
I am so excited for next weeks party. I sure hope it is as good as last year!! Here is the amazing kit I have to work with this year #FREE from #DisneySide@HomeCelebrations #Sponsored
i will show you in more detail all of the cool stuff we have over the next week as I prepare for the party. We also got a generous donation from Namaste foods and some other sponsors as well. I am waiting for the other donations to show up yet, so, I don't want to say who in case it falls through. there is a Mickey shaped cake pan in there with Duff's Brand Tie Dye cake! I can't wait to try it out.
Well, I will keep you posted on all of my fun projects over the week! It is sure to be packed full of fun.
Welcome!
Hello! Welcome to my blog! I am a mother of 5 crazy kids. 3 biological and 2 stepchildren. We have a crazy household with all of these kiddos, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and all of the kids my kids drag home.
My husband is a carpenter. He works out of town all week and comes home on the weekends . There is never much quiet time or alone time together because we spend the weekends trying to run errands and catch up on household projects as well as squeezing in fun family activities.
I am a Stay At Home Mom. Partially by choice, but, mostly because I have an autoimmune disease that makes it hard for me hold a traditional job. So, instead, I have taken to couponing, sweepstakes, and product testing. It may not be cash money, but, I have been able to supplement our household with products where we would have spent money.
My life is crazy, chaotic, full of surprises , and just all around WONDERFUL! There is never a week that goes by that Murphy's Law doesn't apply, but we have learned to be very resourceful. My life is complicated with a fork in every road but we manage to maneuver all the twists and turns almost unscathed, usually much to my surprise.
I decided to start this blog for a few reasons. #1. I have a lot to say! I always have. Ha! Boy can I talk, or, so I've heard! #2. It's a great stress reliever. Writing has always calmed me down. It gives me that place of calm we all seek after a long day. It's my cozy blanket and warm cup of tea, so to speak. #3. I am a plethora of useful information. While bobbing and weaving through the obstacles that have been thrown my way in this life, I have learned some very valuable lessons on getting by in a pinch. I really want to share my knowledge with you all. I believe that is part of the big picture. We are here to share. And love one another. To LIVE life and to laugh and laugh and laugh.
The name of my blog is after my son Kieran. He is the baby. Had he been the first, he may have been the last. He kept us so busy that we have stories that would scare even the most veteraned parent. His nickname has always been Mookie, and as a toddler he earned the nickname Monster from his Grandpa Terry.
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This is one of my favorite pieces of evidence I have collected to prepare my future daughter in law what she has in store! Haha! Like all of our children, we love him dearly. Life would certainly be a lot less colorful without our baby boy. He sure gives me plenty to blog about!
Well, I guess that is about it for introductions. I could spend all day filling in blanks and painting a picture of who I am and what kind of family we are, but, you are here to read a blog, not a novel! Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy getting to know me and reading all of the craziness that is sure to come.
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