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So I am back home, and so happy to be with my men again! It was a VERY long drive home. Daniel and I ended up back at the house at almost 5am! ICK! We slept for awhile, and then Dan (father in law) dropped the babies off at 9. The boys both ran in and gave me HUGE hugs! Awww...I missed them so much. They were so excited to see me. I said hi, then turned over and went back to sleep! lol Daniel let me sleep for a few more hours and then we switched places. When Daniel got up, it was time for the boys to go down for a nap so I got to sleep some more! :) Daniel headed off to work (even though I tried to tell him not to). Our whole schedule was definitely thrown off.
Its nice to get back to normal today. The kids have been fighting colds since coming back from my inlaws, which sucks, but we are thankful its nothing worse. It has made them super sleepy though, which is a good and bad thing. They definitely need the sleep...but I miss them.
Both the boys have been super cuddly since I got home. I do love that! Connor will bring me toys and go "You wanna play with me momma?" How cute is that?? Evan has been giving lots of kisses and hugs.
Connor saw my tattoo, pulled up the sleeve on his arm and goes "Where my punkin tattoo??" He had a pumpkin tattoo from Old Navy for Halloween. I told him that his was just a temporary one and that his wore off. I explained to him that mine was different and wouldnt wear off. He looked down at his hand again and told me he wanted a "bird tattoo". Lol....ok kid, whatever you say!
We finally got our screwdriver for the Wii in from Hong Kong. We were able to get all the coins out (we hope) and we are going to test it tonight. Here is hoping it works!

My Weekend!

Ok so, its not technically over, but we will get to that in a minute.

I got up to Columbia about 4ish on Friday. I was so happy to be done driving! Britt met me at the hotel, but had a concert she had to go to so she hopped in the shower, got ready and left. I chatted through web cam with Daniel and the boys, which was fun. After Britt got back we went out to dinner at Olive Garden (yummm) then out for a driving tour of her college. It was freezing out. I got to see where she lived, which was fun. We then met up with a boy who was recording songs at some auditorium on campus. Apparently Britt digs this guy. So we chatted it up with him for awhile. After, we drove around a bit more and finally went back to the hotel. We were going to go swimming, but we were both exhausted so we just went to bed.

Saturday morning we got up late (ahhhh sleeping in!) and didnt have time to do anything but get ready and check out of the hotel. Britt had to work, so we ran by Walmart and got something that I needed and grabbed a quick breakfast at the McDonalds there. Britt dropped me off at the mall, and left for work. I had three hours to just roam around the mall. I am not a shopper. I got SO bored after 1/2 an hour. I did manage to pick up some cute clothes for the boys. After awhile, I just sat down on a bench and people watched. Apparently Britt left her phone at work, and didnt get the text to tell her where I was. I waited FOREVER for her to come!! She finally found me, after she had walked all around the mall trying to find me.

We then went to check in at our new hotel and tried to find a place where I could buy a charger for my phone (which had died at this point). We found a place to go online, but got lost looking for it. When we DID finally find it, it was closed. Great. We went to some hole in the wall Mexican place for dinner. It was SO good, but they didnt give me the queso I asked for, I am still bitter. :( We then went back to the hotel to try to find something to do. We ended up deciding on a comedy club, but it was too early to go, and we were tired so we took an hour nap. We got up, dolled ourselves up and hit the town. We had SO much fun, despite the insane amount of creepers that tried to hit on us. After the comedy club we hit up Hot Box Cookies. Its this WONDERFUL place that these college kids started up. You go in and they have 4 or 5 different doughs you choose from, then they have TONS of topping you choose that they mix into the dough you picked. Then they bake the cookies for you while you wait! It was so fun, and the cookies were so good. Oh, they also deliver! How wonderful is that?? We headed back to the hotel, as it was almost 2:30am at that point. Right next to the hotel is a Gumby's pizza. We were hungry, and the pizza smelled SO good...and Britt had a coupon, so we ordered some pizza, got in our jammies and waited. The pizza only took 20 minutes to get there! We ate some food and finally went to bed. 3:30 am.

This morning we got up at 11 am, got ready and checked out of the hotel. We then went back to the mall because Britt wanted a few things. A few hours (ugh!) later we were done. We headed downtown to check out some of the small vintage and indie shops there and (the most exciting part to me) to get my tattoo! We set up my appointment for my tattoo and had an hour so we walked around the shops downtown. Most places were closed because it was Sunday. Boo. Finally, at 4 pm, we went to get my tattoo done! I was SO scare and nervous. I thought I was going to puke. Britt sat and held my hand. The guy that did it was so good though, and I think he knew I was scared! lol After it started, it really wasnt that bad! It just felt like a hard pinch. It did hurt a little more closer to my hand. I got it on my inner wrist. :) The whole thing only took about 20 minutes, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! I cant stop looking down at it. After we were done with the tattoo, we headed back to the first hotel to get my car so I could leave to go back home. This was 5 pm. This is where the "fun" began.

I got my stuff out of Britt's car, then started looking for the key to my car. I kept looking. More frantic looking. Desperate almost about to cry looking. Yeah. No key. I think maybe I left it at the hotel. We called...no key. At this point, I know all hope is lost. The key is gone. I called Daniel and asked what I should do. Call a locksmith he said. I called. Oh...the car isnt really mine, its my mother in laws. I used it so that Daniel would have the van to take the boys around this weekend. Apparently, my mother in law has the only car that is impossible to make a copy of. Something with a microchip. Well CRAP! Daniel found a locksmith that said he could make a key if Daniel scanned my inlaws other key and faxed it to him. Daniel runs to Office max and scans and faxes the copy. Britt and I are hanging out in the lobby of the hotel while the locksmith makes the key. About 1/2 an hour later, the locksmith shows up with the key. He opens the door with the key (yay!) he puts the key in the ignition and turns. The lights come on (yay!) but....no engine. CRAPPPPP! At this point I just want to cry.

I call Daniel and tell him. He now has to bring the key up to Columbia and we both have to drive back. This means an unnecessary 8 hour trip for Daniel. This also means that we wont be getting home till 4 or 5 am. I am SO angry at myself. Daniel dropped the kids off at the inlaws and has started driving here. He has been driving for an hour and a half now. I am just waiting for him to show up and we will begin our journey back home. I really cant wait to get back home. I had a great time with Brittney, but I miss my babies and Daniel so much.

The End.

Kid free, hubby free weekend!

Today I leave to go up to Columbia, Missouri. My little sister is attending college there, so I am heading up for a weekend to visit her. Daniel and the boys will stay here for a boys weekend. He is ordering a pizza, taking them to a movie and out to eat with mother in law. They will have a good time. I will miss them, but it will be really nice to have a whole weekend just to relax and not have to worry about them. The only big problem with the trip is that I have to drive 4 hours by myself! I HATE driving...and driving by myself?? Ick. I have never driven that far either...and I dont know the way. Thank goodness for mapquest eh?? I dont have a single thing packed, but I dont leave for another 2 1/2 hours so I am ok.
Ok, thats not true. I do have my makeup packed. Last night I ran out to buy a Caboodles train case for all my everyday minerals makeup. I have a TON of it! The stuff is so addicting, AND they make it cheap enough you want to buy it all! I have 25 eyeshadows. Thats sad, but whats even sadder is that I have more colors I want to buy. Its seriously a badddd addiction. They just make the prettiest colors. I figure that I live in a house of boys, I deserve to have a little something for myself, and thats my makeup.
Alright, I am off to cuddle my little boys before leaving them the whole weekend. :(

The adventures of Curlytop and Redhead

Today was just one of "those" days. The boys thought it would be fun to get into everything they werent supposed to. I had the house clean this morning, and by noon it looks like a landfill blew up in here. It is absolutely the way these two can trash a house. Its like some super power...an evil super power.
Our day started off innocent. The boys got up and had breakfast before daddy left for work. Nick Jr got turned on for our morning wake up routine. We are not morning people. After daddy left, Connor asked me where he went.
"Daddy had to go to work" I explained.
"oh the make the monies."
"yup, he has to make monies"
"So he can give me monies!"
2 years old and he has it figured out already.
After two Nick Jr shows, the tv was turned off and Christmas music was turned on. Evan did his version of "Santa Baby" which sounded like a pack of wolves howling. I mean that in the nicest way of course.
The boys went off to play for a bit, giving me some time to pick up some toys and research some stuff for Daniel. A few minutes later, I feel something freezing on my leg. I look down and see a "nekked" can on my leg. Apparently, there was a bag full of cans of spaghettios and raviolis left on the floor by the pantry. My lovely boys had taken off every label and were making a tower with the cans. I guess we will be playing mystery can sometime in the near future.
After putting up the cans, the boys started playing with cars. No problem there...until Evan screamed because Connor smashed a car in his face causing a semi-black eye. Yay.
Next, Connor said he had to use the potty. Ok sure...I knew he probably wouldnt go, it is more of a game to him. I get him on the pot and of course Evan pipes in with "I potty!!". We only have one potty chair at the moment, so I told him he had to wait. He didnt really have to go after all. Connor sat on the potty chair for all of 2 minutes when he goes "ok I watch cartoons now!" (we would let him watch a short show when he used the potty). I told him he couldnt because he didnt go pee or poop in the potty. So started a yelling fit from Connor.
"I wanna watch Cartwooooons" for 10 straight minutes. Of course, Evan joined in because he couldnt be left out.
I got Connor dressed back up then undress Evan and put him on the potty. He used the opportunity to play with himself. Starts early in men. The whole time Connor is crying because he wants cartoons.
Finally lunch comes, and Daniel comes home to help. They eat great, and even help clean themselves. Making up for the morning I guess.
A few hours of nice playing and then it was time for bed. They slept for 4 hours!!
They woke up in a great mood and are currently playing with daddy. I am getting covered by foam letters from their puzzles as I type.

I love being a mom. :)

PUPPPPPPPPPPY!

Ok so the cold-hearted monster (that would be ME) has finally given in. We will get a puppy.

A few things you should know...
1) I hate dogs.
2) We had a dog that was FORCED upon me shortly after Evan was born, and it ran away.
3) Dogs stink. I hate stink.

So this is a big deal for me. I gave in because Evan absolutely LOVES dogs. I mean he screeches at the top of his lungs when he sees one. A few weeks ago, my inlaws got a new puppy and Evan carried that dog around for forever like a baby and kissed on him...it was adorable. This time I made the rules. I wanted something SMALL (this was the biggest factor) and cute and one that I liked. After spending hours searching the web, I found a breed I like. A Pomeranian. Pomeranians have to be the CUTEST puppies out there...and they are cute as adults too! Yay! Anyway, his birthday is coming up so we decided a puppy would make a perfect present. We wanted to get the puppy before it got too cold, so he will be getting his present early.

A few more hours were spent looking for a breeder around our area that didnt completely jack up the prices on dogs. I mean $3000 for a puppy?? Over my dead body. We finally found one that was only an hour away with VERY reasonable prices. We looked over their listings and I am proud to present our new pet...


The breeder has him named "Brad" but that will be changed. He is a Pomeranian, and will join our family in two weeks! I cant wait!

It's Over

We are screwed.

That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise. Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another; but let him labor diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built. -Abraham Lincoln