This time about gardening. I'm itching to plant some bushes in a couple areas of our yard because they are driving me crazy. So I need some suggestions on what to plant. The beds are under our pine trees and are shaded 99% of the time. So they need to be shade plants and easy to maintain. I'm already cursing the pine trees, and Jarom thinks they are so cool. They aren't that pretty and they make a huge mess.
Also I need to know how to kill tree roots without killing the grass. We have them all through our grass.
We also need to figure out how to cut down a couple of the cottonwooods in the back that look they are going to fall over any day.
I also curse whoever planted all the trees then didn't take care of them.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
My Latest Dielmma...I'm Torn
Jacob will be turning 3 in just a few months so that means I have to start thinking about preschool for him. I thought I had it all planned as we were going to do a co-op, but those plans have fallen through. So now I have to decide if my child is ready to go to a structured preschool.
PROS
He already knows the alphabet and all the sounds.
He can count to 10.
He knows some shapes and most colors.
He talks really well.
I would be able to go grocery shopping ALONE.
He loves to be around other kids his age.
CONS
I'm not ready. I have been excited about every milestone he has hit, but this sending him off to school is hard. I didn't think it would be, but what can I say, he's my little buddy and is pretty much with me all the time.
We're having a hard time with potty training. My goal is to get it done by his 3rd birthday, but we'll see.
He's young for his class. Birthday is the end of August.
He has a hard time sitting still to work on projects. He doesn't really like to do things like play with playdough, color, fingerpaint, or do puzzles on his own for more than like 5-10 minutes.
$$$$$$ it adds up.
He still needs a nap after lunch.
If you know my son, do you think he will be ready for preschool this fall?
PROS
He already knows the alphabet and all the sounds.
He can count to 10.
He knows some shapes and most colors.
He talks really well.
I would be able to go grocery shopping ALONE.
He loves to be around other kids his age.
CONS
I'm not ready. I have been excited about every milestone he has hit, but this sending him off to school is hard. I didn't think it would be, but what can I say, he's my little buddy and is pretty much with me all the time.
We're having a hard time with potty training. My goal is to get it done by his 3rd birthday, but we'll see.
He's young for his class. Birthday is the end of August.
He has a hard time sitting still to work on projects. He doesn't really like to do things like play with playdough, color, fingerpaint, or do puzzles on his own for more than like 5-10 minutes.
$$$$$$ it adds up.
He still needs a nap after lunch.
If you know my son, do you think he will be ready for preschool this fall?
Monday, March 2, 2009
UGGGHHH
I wish my hair was this long again. Really would someone please remind me why I cut off over 12 inches of hair that I should have know would never come back? Here's my dilemma: I really want to grow my hair out, but the last "trim" I got was soooo BAD I think I might have to start over again. I don't know what to do. I really do have other more important matters to attend to. Really like the mental battle about whether NSHS class of 99 should have a 10 year reunion. Someone should have told me 10 years ago that being senior class president came with this lifetime burden of decision making. What do you think?
Friday, February 20, 2009
Spring Fever
I think Jacob has it. He's wanted to play outside everyday this week. His favorite thing to do is push this dump truck "up the hill and down the hill really faster." He gets carried away sometimes and goes past our house. The other day I had to chase him all the way down the street. One of our neighbors even ran out to help me catch him-silly kid! I think he's learned though that he can't go past our house without me or dad.
Other cuteness: We have been working with Jacob to get him to say his prayers without us telling him everything to say. So he likes to stick in his own two cents when there's something on his mind that we haven't covered. Last night he said, "And please help me get a Lightening Mcqueen Car." (His dad promised to buy him one as soon as he learns to use the potty). I had to stifle my giggle. It's so sweet to listen to him though.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Things I'm Lovin Right Now...
Saw this on a friend's blog and thought it was cute. I certainly love all the people in my life, but there are some things that are just for me that make me happy.
1. A HOT BATH sometimes with bubbles, sometimes with a good book, sometimes just me. It is my favorite way to wind down at night, and I am having major withdrawals. I have not had one of these in about 6 months since we don't have a bathtub right now. Hot showers just don't do the trick. We've been shopping this week for a tub for our bathroom upstairs, and Jarom is making sure we get a soaking tub. He LOVES me!
2. SWEET'S CANDY I can only buy a scoop or two when I go grocery shopping because I eat all of it the same day. Jarom never even knows we have it half the time LOL. LOVE all of it, and the months between Easter and Halloween get long when I need some SWEET's.
3. SPIN CLASS There's nothing like spinning and sweating to some good music. Almost as good as riding outside.
4. NEW TOY This is a belated Christmas present that Jarom surprised me with last night--an electronic keyboard. I wish we had room for a piano, but we don't so I take second best. I don't know if my parents will believe this, but I really enjoy playing the piano and have missed it for about 10 years. Thanks for all the lessons!!!!
5. ELECTRIC BLANKET I love it!!!! Again hubby sure knows how to make me happy.
6. SUMMER PLANS Our summer is already filling up fast, and I can't wait. Really I'll be glad when spring is here.
Happy Valentine's Day! And loves for my two best valentines!!
1. A HOT BATH sometimes with bubbles, sometimes with a good book, sometimes just me. It is my favorite way to wind down at night, and I am having major withdrawals. I have not had one of these in about 6 months since we don't have a bathtub right now. Hot showers just don't do the trick. We've been shopping this week for a tub for our bathroom upstairs, and Jarom is making sure we get a soaking tub. He LOVES me!
2. SWEET'S CANDY I can only buy a scoop or two when I go grocery shopping because I eat all of it the same day. Jarom never even knows we have it half the time LOL. LOVE all of it, and the months between Easter and Halloween get long when I need some SWEET's.
3. SPIN CLASS There's nothing like spinning and sweating to some good music. Almost as good as riding outside.
4. NEW TOY This is a belated Christmas present that Jarom surprised me with last night--an electronic keyboard. I wish we had room for a piano, but we don't so I take second best. I don't know if my parents will believe this, but I really enjoy playing the piano and have missed it for about 10 years. Thanks for all the lessons!!!!
5. ELECTRIC BLANKET I love it!!!! Again hubby sure knows how to make me happy.
6. SUMMER PLANS Our summer is already filling up fast, and I can't wait. Really I'll be glad when spring is here.
Happy Valentine's Day! And loves for my two best valentines!!
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