I'm tired

So much to write about. I am just spent. Physically, mentally, and pretty close to emotionally. I promise I will write more when I have rested. Be patient with me.

Spring Break! Woo, Woo!

This week starts my spring break. Quite frankly, I am amazed I have made it as far as I have. It seems like yesterday I was going to start school and I was so terrified. I now have a lot more confidence in my baking skills and I am enjoying all the practice. I am looking forward to a week of rest. I know it seems odd to say, but to go and help Doug at the shop is relaxation. I will help him and then THURSDAY...I'll get back to that.



The boys are doing well. I realize that what I am about to write may seem very bad, but I believe since I have been going to school and doing something I like, I am enjoying my children more. They make me laugh and are the best companions I could ask for. I went with them on Thursday on the railrunner. We had a great time. We hit a cow. Yes, we hit a cow. It was very disgusting. You could feel the bones literally GRINDING into the tracks. SO GROSS! We then went to a cafe named Friends, had great breakfast burritos and coffee and hot chocolate. It was so nice. The morning was perfect and the kids were great. We got back on the train and came home. So much fun!



Today was spent getting a new dryer, taking care of a sick mammy, and general resting. It was nice. Tomorrow I need to make my video for Kraft, go to the grocery store, and generally prepare for my trip to Seattle. I am so excited! I honestly don't care what I do with Jeni, I just want to see her. We could watch the paint peel and it will be the best time ever. I can not wait to walk off the plane (with coleslaw in my hand) and hug my sister. There will be plenty a twitter.

I am going to make biscotti tomorrow. Maybe something with lemons as well. I seem to be all about the lemons lately. Who knows...life is what you bake of it.

Because I want to be JUST LIKE JENI

So, Jeni posted a shameful post of her first 15 songs that are played on her ipod. Well, I want to be just like her and will do the same now. Here it goes (very nervous).



1. Bad Day-Daniel Powter-I like this song. I truly loved the song because of the line "You're faking a smile with your coffee to go." That's me.



2.My Happy Ending-Avril Lavigne-Oh god. Yes, I have Avril on the ipod. This post is embarrassing. The song was catchy? I don't remember why I like this song. Please don't judge. Please?



3. She-Elvis Costello-A wonderful romantic song. I love the movie Notting Hill. Elvis...romantic.



4. When I grow up-Garbage-I love Garbage. Love, Love, Love!



5. Amneris' Letter-Shania Twain-Another wonderful romantic song. This is off the Aida soundtrack. SEE THIS OPERA. If you can, see it. It is my favorite. The soundtrack is incredible.



6. Ice Cream-Sarah McLachlan-According to Jen, I am the biggest Sarah sucker. It's true. I have all her albums. They have the same songs on them. Various versions of the same song. Sarah, live in concert. Sarah, acoustic. Sarah, live in my bathroom. Yes, I am a sucker.



7. Learning to Fly-Pink Floyd-I am a huge Pink Floyd fan. I loved this video and I loved the song.



8. American Girl-Tom Petty-I can not think of a Tom Petty song I don't like. This is off his greatest hits album. So Good. Doug and I saw him one night at El Farol drinking. I died when I saw him. DIED.



9. I'm still here-John Rzeznik-This is from the Treasure Planet Disney movie. It's a great song and a really good movie. I hear that song and I think of the boys. It's about a boy becoming a man.



10. Watching You-Rodney Atkins-This song reminds me of mammer and Doug. Michael wants to be just like Doug, it is so cute.



11. Peel Me a Grape-Diana Krall-This womans voice is so seductive. She is an amazing musician and this song is...again, seductive.



12. Ever the Same (Itunes Original Version)-Rob Thomas-Jeni. Enough said.



13. Heaven is a Place on Earth-Belinda Carlisle-I borrowed this cd from Jim, and well, never gave it back. Don't know why I love Belinda Carlisle, but I always sang one of her songs when I auditioned for plays.



14. The Scientist (Live)-Aimee Mann-I love Aimee Mann. Her voice is so haunting. When I found this on itunes, I about died. I love this song and her voice...god it makes this song so intense.



15. Free Fallin'-John Mayer-Again, LOVE Tom Petty and I am a fan of John Mayer. Put the two together=GREATNESS!



So, there ya go.

What to say, What to say?

I confess, I have started like 8 blogs within the past week and I have deleted them all. I am frustrated, excited, disappointed, moody, relieved, tired...if there is an emotion to be felt, I feel like I have experienced it lately. This post will seem somewhat rambling, but you all will survive.

-Matthew completed his second season of skiing. He is such a funny kid. I am proud of him We had a potluck on Sunday and I brought vanilla cupcakes with chocolate icing. Big surprise.

-The kid that was in Matthew's class is finally gone. He is now at a behavioral school and is going to be in a typical classroom on Fridays at Matthew's school. GOD HELP SFPS IF I WALK IN ON FRIDAY AND THAT KID IS IN MATTHEW'S CLASS. Enough said.

-I got new school pics of the kids. I will send them out before the boys graduate from high school.

-Michael and Matthew are suffering from allergies and have a horrific cough. I blame the allergies on Doug.

-I made an awesome chocolate angel food cake. It was good. I also made a very yummy genoise cake with hazelnut ganache. Way yum!

-I got doors put on my bathroom. At last privacy and warmth.

-Michael dances great. He is so funny.

-Finally got Doug to watch Juno. He loved it.

-Am so excited to go to Seattle. Seriously COUNTING the days. Oh yeah, I need to take an offering of damn coleslaw. SAM.

-Going to Minn. in July with the kids to see Dad and Audmo. I wish the whole family could go, but I understand.

-Am so looking forward to May. You all can stay at my house for as long as you want.

-Am bored with my hair, but have no money to do anything about it. Ick.

-I have been taking very good care of my nails and fingers. You all would be surprised.

-Signed the mammer up for baseball. Am way bummed I will miss the first two weeks of games. He'll forgive me...right? UGH.

-Am going to do this focus study for Kraft. They interviewed me, and they are sending me a camera to video tape a day in my life. So very cool. One of the chef instructors approached me with this opportunity. It is very cool since I am a huge Kraft fan. Oh yeah, and they pay me. WOWSA!

I think that's it. School is good. I am learning so much and I am looking forward to sharing with all of you.

Oh yeah...Jessica is pregnant. God help that kid.

Grrrrrrrr

I am very angry these days. The situation with Matthews school should be resolved as of tomorrow. In the mean time though, on Monday there was an incident on the playground where a girl was playing with Matthew. Things took a turn for the worse and she was chasing him and pulled his hoodie and it made him choke and she spit on him. Yes, you read this correctly. SHE SPIT ON HIM. It gets worse, my mom picks the boys up from school that day and no, NO ONE THOUGHT TO TELL HER WHAT HAPPENED ON THE PLAYGROUND. Doug had to hear about it the next morning when the teacher asked (quite casually by the way), "Did Matthew say anything to you about what happened on the playground yesterday?" I felt bad for Doug, becuase he had to call me and tell me about it. I blew. I flipped out and was yelling and crying. Then I had to go to class. Nevertheless, my heart wasn't into my angel food cake. During class all I could think about what a bad mom I am and how bad of a job I am doing balancing my life. I hate the fact my son is having these problems at school. I want to scream and yell at his teachers.

So, what have you been doing?

UGH! Thursday poor Matthew came home sick. He had an ear ache, stuffy nose, sore throat, fever, and was just plain punky. Poor guy. When Matthew gets sick, he gets sick. The worst part is, we never know how sick he really is. His pain thresh hold is so high, that if you ask him if he's feeling all right, he says he feels good, yet he looks like hell. He is feeling better and was able to go skiing today. He still suffers from allergies, but at least he looks like himself (not pale and sickly) and his fever is gone. Now Michael has a cough. I hope it doesn't last long. The little mam...

Saturday I hung out with the kids and made creme brulee, ham and cheese scones, and apricot and pecan scones. I can not stand creme brulee but made it for Gram and Gramps. The scones were very good. Not a huge fan of all that bread, but still quite yummy. Doug golfed.

Today, Matthew went skiing. He had such a good time. He has learned how to turn and stop on skis. He was so proud. Next week is the last week of the ski program. Matthew will get a certificate and a nice picture of him with his instructor. I am so proud of him. Mammer and I went to my moms and had coffee and scones. It was nice to hang out with her. I also have enjoyed the past few weeks of hanging out with Michael. He is so funny and I am amazed at how bright he is. He also has quite the memory. He loves to sing and he has a great sense of humor. Our Sunday ended at Gram and Gramps with dinner. They are so funny and I enjoy spending time with them. I like taking them treats and the boys enjoy being over at their house. Gram has a new digital frame that she has 300 pics that scroll. The best thing was she has a picture of my mom and dad at his graduation party and Matthew saw it. HE WAS AMAZED and asked Grandma if he could have it. I can not wait to show my mother that photo. To also top it off, she has a TON of pics from their wedding. Classic.

This evening, packed lunches, got clothes ready for the kids. I start a new class tomorrow. My school bag is all packed and my chef jacket is pressed and ready to be worn.

There is my weekend. What have you been up to?