Hmm - is blogrolling down? I am pooped. I stayed up too late, again. I was playing around with my new lamps, setting them up. I bought a couple little things for my niece and the baby. I truly think I could shop in Ikea all the time ::grin:: as long as I was ALONE! LOL! The kids were so tired. Paul and I were the parents who kept their kids out too late. Bad parents. But, there were things we needed and I had to have his opinion on some of those things. The kids weren't too bad - just kinda cranky. I did keep them awake the entire ride home. We were singing all kinds of songs. It was fun.

It seems that Mike has had his blog come up in some strange Google searches.

HAHA! Found this at Jennifer's blog - warning - strong language

Dara listed me for person of the week on her blog. Go visit her now and say hello! ::smile::

We're back. Oh my GAWD - I don't want to repeat that trip again. I don't know who was worse, the kids or Paul! LOL! We bought these really cool looking beech colored wall uplights. These are some storage boxes that I bought. I want this chair - it's SO comfortable and you certainly can't beat the price! This garbage can and just so much more. The kids didn't get to bed until 1115! Poor lil munchkins. We will be visiting my sis in law (the pregnant one) and her daughter tomorrow. It should be lots of fun! ::yawn:: I am pooped! G'night!

Bloggin' from Mom's place... I found my phone. I had packed it in the diaper bag (Duh) and it shut off, due to low battery. I am SO happy I found it. I just bought the damn thing a month ago! LOL! Well - we are all heading out in a little while.. will update later! Bye!

Hrm - I lost my cell phone. I tried calling myself but only get my voice mail. Crap.

Good morning! Olivia is practicing the potty. We do this by stripping her down and putting the potty chair in front of the TV. It's like a recliner! ::smile:: While this was going on, I was able to make plans with my stepsister to get together in the next couple weeks. It should be fun! I have a bunch of things to do today. Paul and I decided to stop at Target first before heading up to Ikea. I am going to pack dinner in the car. I told the kids we will be having a "Car Picnic" tonight. They are thrilled! LOL! I figure we will meet at my Mom's place. Paul can leave his car there and then we will drive to Target. After Target, we will drive up to Ikea and have our "picnic" on the way. Gosh - I am soclever!

Lordy - I think I am all caught up on my reads! I'm heading to bed.

Oh - Paul and I are going to Ikea tomorrow. We couldn't decide on lighting for the bedroom but we did find a couple things in the Ikea catalog. Soooo, back we go! Cool! The girls will love seeing all the planes landing. Ikea is right by Newark Airport. I want to bring my StepMom up to Ikea - I know she would LOVE this place.

Another busy day. Geez, I think I need a vacation ::grin:: Paul got a lot of work done around here, including sanding and priming the back door and frame. Poor guy, I think he is happy that tomorrow is Monday. He can get some rest at work. Heehee! I got lazy with dinner tonight...meatloaf, fresh steamed broccoli and rice with onions. Oh, and a fresh apple pie for dessert! We were supposed to eat the pie yesterday at the BBQ. I forgot all about it. Oopsie! I am watching Emeril Live right now. I love this guy - he's so funny. I met him a few years ago at a book signing. I got to get my picture taken with him and his autograph. He was a very nice guy. I would love to get to see his show in NYC.

In response to a question left in my questbook, this is why they are called shoobies. Or, check out this link. For even more detailed info, click here and scroll about halfway down the page.

I am totally exhausted! Did the BBQ today - the weather was sucky. No rain but it was cloudy all freakin' afternoon. And the pool - oh my gosh, it was so cold. I don't know how the kids managed it. Brrr! I have tons of food leftover! I made 5 dozen small chocolate chip cookies. They are ALL gone! All the food at the BBQ was Olivia friendly with the exception of a small dish of potato salad. Right now I am watching Trading Spaces. It is my Saturday night ritual. This is the episode where the woman sobs off camera. ::hehehehe:: I love this episode.

I am getting things ready for a BBQ we are having tomorrow. It will be nice to spend some time with friends. Just burgers and hot dogs, salads, chips, dip, veggies, fruit and fresh corn. Some other munchies too. I was making pasta salad. I had it boiling on the stove. I was surfing ebay and the web, just messing around. All of a sudden, I realized that the pasta was *still* boiling. I leapt out of the chair and quickly drained the pasta. Ick - all smooshy. So, they got tossed into the garbage and I am on batch number 2. Paul managed to stuff a bunch of storage totes back into the attic. I think I have to buy a little smaller size so he is able to lift them comfortably. They are a bit awkward to handle. I am running more laundry ::sigh:: Our pool is foamy! I have no idea how or why or what happened. It looks like a giant beer with a head on it. LOL!

I swear to God - I don't ever want to let my girls out of the house. Freaks. I cannot even imagine how I could survive without my girls.

Houseguest Questioned in Connection With Missing Girl Oh God - not another abduction...

Friday Five baby! 1. How long have you had a weblog? I started mine December 10, 2001. 2. What was your first post about? The exact quote would be "Wow! I have a blog!" Hey - I am deep! ::grin:: 3. How many changes (name, location, etc.) of your weblog have there been, if more than one? I have changed my template around but the name KateSpot has remained. 4. What CMS (content management system) do you use? Do you like it or do you want to try something else? I use Blogger and I am pretty pleased with it. Eventually, I would like to purchase my own domain and use MT. 5. Do you read people who have both a journal and a weblog? Or do you prefer to read people who have all of their writing in one central place? Oh heck, I love to read all different blogs and journals. A few of my faves have multiple blogs. God bless 'em - I have a hard enough time keeping up just 1 blog!

Good morning - I have yet to go to bed. I have been trying to clean up this place. UGH! I need a wife!! LOL! Dinner was quite yummy. Olivia scarfed down 2 sausages and 2 meatballs! I guess she liked them ::grin:: Not too much else going on around here. I wish there was a supermarket in my area that allowed you to shop on the web. It would really make my life so much easier! I have to go food shopping tomorrow with the kidlets. I also have to run a few errands as well. It should be loads of fun being stuffed in the car with them all morning ::eyeroll:: Well, better hit the bed. I am pooped!

I scrubbed my kitchen cabinets and I am thoroughly disgusted. They were so nasty. Ew ew ew. We are not dirty people but you would never know it after looking at the cabinets. They look pretty nice now!

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