Thought you'd want to know

... that Kevin confronted his little bully today in front of the kid's mother. Apparently the boy started teasing him as soon as he arrived, and Kevin yelled, "Don't you ever BITE ME, BEAT ME, or SAY BAD things!" The mother and teachers were shocked. I didn't see this because I intentionally dropped off early to talk to the teachers about the issue. Kevin said he didn't want to go to school today because ________ makes his tummy hurt.

Soooo, I found out about Kevin confronting the kid from his mother at pick up time. She asked me what Kevin meant by it. I said, well, your son bites Kevin, teases Kevin, throws rocks at Kevin, and walks away laughing. I wanted to say sooooooooooo badly, "AND YOU LAUGH AT MY SON TOO!" But I didn't. Maybe she is just completely oblivious to the world around her. She told me, "______ says that Kevin bugs him." I just made some small talk that Kevin is social, but from my understanding, has never hurt or teased anyone, and I don't expect that her son will hurt Kevin again.

I'm quite proud of Kevin. I am sure he came off as being a total loudmouth when he said those things this morning, but someone had to do it. GO KEV!

Life is GOOOOOOD!

A little update. The theater production that Juliana was to be doing turns out not to be a hoax or a scam, although it does turn out to be a bunch of people that are (in my opinion), pieces of work. We have taken her out of the program and vow to never get caught up in the stuff again. She will be doing another drama group starting next week.

Other than that, we've been busy riding bikes, going to San Francisco for fun, starting CCD for First Communion, and more birthday parties. We actually only went to one this weekend, but we kinda ditched two others and went to San Francisco. I have to admit, I'm tired of buying gifts for soooooooo many kids lately. I'm on party burn out!

Life is just super busy lately. I have my hands full with so much PTA stuff, things for a friends wedding in two weeks, then just little things here and there. It's fabulous to be busy, but yikes, not all at once. It'll all be over by Thanksgiving, which is a good thing. I do not mean to complain, errrr, maybe I do. :) Life is fabulous, with a mixture of frustrations and pure busy-ness lately, that's all. Sum it up... life is good!

VENTING

A couple things.

Update on the pain-in-the-rear-end kiddo... he began throwing rocks at Kevin today. He missed, otherwise I would have thrown a huge fit and probably made a scene. There is a little more to this story, but that is the gist of it. It is frustrating!

One more thing. Juliana was to begin a stage production practice today that we signed her up for in July. I think we got scammed. There is no such production going on. It looks as though almost $400 is down the tubes for a company that either doesn't exist, doesn't have legit contact numbers/e-mail, or there is a huge communication error. The venue for the production and the practices aka Juliana's school, had no idea what I was talking about today and are really pissed about the situation. Thank goodness I had a receipt printed out that I brought today for the first practice. I think the entire office staff would have thought I was a nutcase if I didn't actually have it in my hand. Who knows what to do from here?!

Ughhh, the last couple days have not exactly been shiny over here. I suppose they could be worse, but in our little bubble of a world, they are pretty crappy days. That's my venting.

Advice please!

I have a wee dilemma. HELP!

Ok, so Kevin comes home from preschool just fine today. We went to the library afterward, then came home, ate lunch, played, and all that fun stuff. On our way to pick Juliana up from school, he got super angry and said that a kid in his class "eats" him. I had no idea what he meant, so I said, "Do you mean he bites you?" He immediately said, "YES, and it hurts really badly. He does it here, and here, and here, and here." He pointed to his legs and both arms. Sooo, then he says to me, "he got a time out 'cause of it". Alright, so the teacher is aware of it.

There are no marks that I can tell are FOR SURE a bite. He has marks, but not sure if they are bite marks. I am not sure if I should be a big mouth momma and talk to the teacher or not. This is the same kid that has teased him since summer time. I remember writing something about the mother that laughed at her rude kid while he teased Kevin. Well, it is the same kid, so I don't know what to do. Advice?

Celebrate Good Times

Kevin had his birthday party yesterday. He is such a lucky little boy! We had such a great time with about 12 kids, and about just as many adults. I love his friends, my friends, family, and thank goodness for Jason too. We worked like a team to keep it running smooth. It was fantastic.

Grand saying GOODBYE to Kevin.

Yayyy OWEN!

Juliana giving the pinata a few whacks!

Cake, errrrr cupcake, time!

The winner of "BEST GIFT OF THE YEAR" goes to Auntie Shannon, John, and Sadie! They gave Kevin a Twilight Turtle. I actually think they are designed for baby rooms, but let me tell you, this kid (and the rest of us) LOVE this. Kevin watched the stars light up his ceiling last night, and I am sure will keep watching them until the poor turtle becomes worn out.

Loving life

Tip #4:

SOME MISTAKES ARE TOO MUCH FUN TO MAKE ONLY ONCE.

Amen.

Yeah, Amen didn't conclude the tip. That is my little touch to it.

So tomorrow we are having Kevin's birthday party. We are expecting 13 kids and about 10 adults. That oughta be interesting in this house. It'll be so much fun! Kevin is super excited, and so is Juliana. I'll post pictures. Until then, here is a picture of Kevin at the park the other day. We had a picnic there just for the kick of it. This kid LOVES life!

The dandelion picture made me think of Asher.

Just 'cause

Yes, I sure did copy this from facebook. :)

I've been busy doing a lot lately, although haven't exactly had my camera going. So, if you wanna read on, HAVE FUN! I love these things.

***********FOODOLOGY***************

What is your salad dressing of choice?
Ranch.

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant?
Il Fornaio as a date place, and La Pinata, a local Mexican restaurant if we have the kids.

What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?
Chips... different flavors, of course.

What are your pizza toppings of choice?
Cheese.

What do you like to put on your toast?
spray butter.

***********TECHNOLOGY***************

How many televisions are in your house?
2, although only one is used.

What color is your cellphone?
silver and black.

Do you have an iPod?
All four of us do. Yup, even the 4 year old has one. Hey, it promotes the arts, riiiiiiight?!

***************BIOLOGY******************

Are you right-handed or left-handed?
Lefty!

What is the last heavy item you lifted?
a body on friday night... oh wait, that wasn't me. It was just my mind wrapping around the situation.

Have you ever been knocked unconscious?
Not a good day to ask that. But no, not me.

************BULLOLOGY**************

If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?
Probably not.

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
I am not sure I like my name, but it is what it is.

Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?
Not straight.

**************FAVORITOLOGY****************

Season?
Fall

Holiday?
Christmas Eve

Day of the week?
Saturday

Month?
November.

***********CURRENTOLOGY*****************
Mood?
annoyed that I got sucked into watching DANCING WITH THE STARS.

What are you listening to?
Dancing with the Stars. So actually I'm not watching, just listening.

Current worry?
I always worry.

***************RANDOMOLOGY*****************

First place you went this morning?
The kids rooms.

What's the last movie you saw?
Monsters Inc. Kids had never seen it. Actually i hadn't either.

Do you smile often?
Depends on the day

***************OTHER-OLOGY*****************

How many pairs of flip flops do you own?
One really good pair that are on their way out.

Last time you had a run-in with the cops?
I have no idea.

Last person you talked to?
Juliana.

Last person you hugged?
Juliana and Kevin at ni-night time.

Do you always answer your phone?
NOPE. I often hear it, but know that I can't hold a conversation because of the kids, so why answer.

It's four in the morning and you get a text message, who is it?
Ummm, maybe Kerri or Moe not realizing the time difference. Nahhh, I don't know. I rarely text message, believe it or not.

If you could change your eye color what would it be?
I like my blue eyes.

Do you own a digital camera?
Yes. I wondered the other day if film is still sold.

Have you ever had a pet fish?
Jason and I used to until we bought our first house.

Favorite Christmas song(s)?
Anything. I listen to it all year long, although obsessively in November and December.

What's on your wish list for your birthday?
MONEY, airline tickets, a real vacation... all the same in my book.

Can you do push ups?
I wish.

Can you do splits?
Never could.

Does the future make you more nervous or excited?
Excited. Not sure what to get nervous about.

Do you have any saved texts?
I save all my texts, but actually I never really thought about deleting them. Maybe I will.

Have you ever been in a car accident?
Let's see, about 4. Only one that was pretty bad and that was the one that was my fault. OOPS.

Do you have an accent?
Nahhh. I say some typical MA/RI words here and there though. Not with an accent though.

What is the last movie to make you cry?
I have no idea. Dr. Phil made me cry today though.

Plans tonight?
to wait for Jason to get home.

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom?
Felt like it, although I'm sure the rocks hurt like hell. I wasn't quite there.

Name 3 things you bought yesterday?
Birthday cake, birthday decorations, and pizza.

Have you ever been given roses?
MANY times!

Met someone who changed your life?
Absolutely! I think everyone changes your life, whether in a good way or bad.

Would you go back in time if you were given the chance?
It isn't even an option, so why answer.... but yeah, I probably would.

Do you have any tattoos/piercings?
Nope.

Does anyone love you?
Yup.

What songs do you sing in the shower.
Never understood singing in the shower. Car is a different story.

Ever had someone sing to you?
Juliana!

When did you last cry?
Teary at Dr. Phil today. Otherwise, it's been a while.

Have you held hands with anyone today?
With both kids.

Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Juliana jumping rope.

Are most of the friends in your life new or old?
Old, although my "new" friends are super special and love them just as much.

Do you like pulpy orange juice?
I don't care for orange juice. I'll drink it, but I'd rather have cranberry or apple.

The Third

Tip #3...

IF YOU CAN'T BE KIND, AT LEAST HAVE THE DECENCY TO BE VAGUE.

Tip #2

Next tip from "Stress Tips"...

KEEP YOUR WORDS SOFT AND SWEET, JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE TO EAT THEM.

Don't crap on me!

When I picked Kevin up from preschool today, we were given a sheet of paper with "Stress Tips" along the entire page. Most of the tips are things we have heard before, but made me chuckle out loud when I saw them on paper all together. Here is the first one...

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU'RE THE PIGEON, AND SOME DAYS YOU'RE THE STATUE.

More to come. I'll take phrases like that any day to deal with stress. It lightens the mood and something as goofy as that actually puts life in perspective. I actually needed that today. It was a crappy day on the personal front, if you care to know.

Gotta love it

MUST READ... look at "matt, liz, and maddie" (or something like that) blog titled, "photos and dna". It is on my sidebar, along with millions of other blogger sidebars too. Matt captures your heart, which is probably why Rachel Ray and Oprah love him so much too.

Celebrating... again!

Happy 09/09/09! Yup, I am proud to be one of those people that are celebrating ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

Other than Kevin's oh-so fabulous 4th birthday, we have been up to quite a bit lately. Here are some pictures.

Bowling after school on friday. Just fun with friends. No special reason.

Meara's bridal shower. I had the BEST eggs benedict. I had never had it, so I thought I'd try. Yummmmmm!

Juliana with Kitty and baby Kaden. A pool party with friends. Once again, no reason, just for fun.

99 cent family bowling. Juliana got a strike!

I thought I'd close with a picture of Kevin last night. I have no idea when I took the picture. Apparently it was a mistake, but it totally captured a great moment.

He's 4!!!

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009-- Kevin is a BIG 4 year old today! Still much more celebrating to do tonight, but here is a pic of Kevin from today.

Big 4 year old!

September 8, 2005-- the day our baby boy was born.

September 8, 2006-- FIRST BIRTHDAY!
September 8, 2007- 2nd birthday!
September 8, 2008-- 3rd birthday!!!!
September 8, 2009-- 4th BIRTHDAY! No picture yet. Pictures coming.

HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY to our little guy! Today has been so perfect. He finally understands what his birthday means and how special it is. I hope he has many many many many more special birthdays and fun years ahead of him.

We have a fun day and night planned. You know my camera will be flashing away. It already has been, I just have not downloaded them.

Ticking away

1 day away.

2 months away.

3 months away.

What is it?

--tick tick tick tick tick---

500th post. 475 of which are quite pointless, but incredibly fun to do. Thanks for reading.

'Cause I love this kid!

My (oldest) goddaughter is 2 years old today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA!!!!! Hugs and smooches from Auntie Karen!

Time Flies

This pouty face is almost 4 years old. Where oh where have the days, weeks, and years gone?