Blogging from class again... I honestly don't know if I will make it through this Flash class.. It is driving me crazy and I pretty much suck at it. Damn ::sigh::

Moira's class had a "Muffins with Mom" program today. I had my Mom come down to watch Olivia while I attended Moira's class program. It was so sweet ::sigh:: All the Moms were sniffling, myself included. I think I cried most of my eye makeup off when the class was singing.

I thoroghly enjoyed the last episode of The Osbournes.

Alleged Pipe Bomber Arrested RENO, Nev. — Authorities arrested a 21-year-old Minnesota man outside Reno Tuesday who was wanted for questioning in a string of 18 pipe bombs planted in rural mailboxes across the Midwest, the FBI said. Luke J. Helder of Pine Island, Minn., was captured after dropping at least one gun out his car window, said Alan Davidson, spokesman for the Nevada Highway Patrol. A bomb squad was called to check the vehicle for explosives. ::sigh:: Another American brain surgeon.. what can I say - he DOES have 2 first names.

Moira brought home her progress report today! Woohoo! I am SO proud of her!

Shanley Pleads Innocent; Bail Set at $750,000 Fucking scumbag.. he makes me ill.

Cool! I just bought a grubby candle from North East Candle aka Liz! I can't wait! They LOOK yummy so I can only imagine what they smell like!

Another very informative article about peanut allergies and just how deadly they are. Click here to read about it.

Why does the morning come so damn early? :::grin:::

Moira didn't go to soccer tonight. We had such a hectic weekend. We are all pretty pooped. She didn't seem upset about missing it. After dinner, we let the monsters roam around the back yard for about an hour. When I announced it was time to come in for baths, you would have thought I was about to throw out a beloved toy. The howls.. the screams.. the tears... They didn't work, of course, because I am :::radio announcer voice::: Super Mean Mommy! Muhahahahahaha! 5 minutes later, they were both stripped down and in the tub. They got to bed a little late tonight but we had a very nice night. They passed out right away! Hell - I am pooped. Maybe I will jump in the shower and go to bed too. Nah.

(link via Erin)
Which Royalty Are You? Find out! By Nishi. Art used (c) by JonathonArt.com You are a woman of worldly wisdom and experience. You are sensitive, protective (maybe even motherly), you are highly respected and praised. Your gentility and grace always shine through. You have a very beautiful moral nature that defines who you are. You are a woman others seek to befriend and they would never want to cross you. (hehehe)

I talked to my Dad a couple hours ago - he sounds so exhausted. The poor guy. He is a fighter, I know he will be ok. It will take some time. He is out of work for a while. A long while.

This week is Food Allergy Awareness Week. Be a PAL (Protect A Life). Most people don’t fear death as a result of eating a cookie. But that’s what happened to twenty-one year old Josh Ramirez when he ate a World’s Greatest Chocolate Chip Cookie from his college dorm vending machine. While Josh had eaten these cookies a number of times, this time his peanut allergy caused a deadly reaction. The cookie’s label had never listed peanut as an ingredient before, and it did not the night he died. But as Dr. Hugh Sampson, Chief Pediatric Allergist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine discovered, the World’s Greatest Chocolate Chip Cookie had been cross-contaminated with peanut butter (click the link to read more).

Did you ever get the feeling that you don't know WHAT the hell just happened? I am feeling that way right now ::shaking head:: Whatever

Ok - I re-edited the pictures. If anyone tried to look at them before, try them now. OH - GREAT news! My Dad is HOME YAY! Paul called me while I was at the baby shower and told me. I am so happy - now he can get some REAL rest. I will call him tomorrow sometime.

I had an awesome day today. I met Rosanne and Allan! Zannie has family up here in NJ and they threw her a surprise baby shower. Allan had emailed me about 6-8 weeks ago, asking if I was able to attend. Of course, I was thrilled to be invited and was happy to be able to RSVP and say "Yes!". It took me about an hour to get to her cousin's house (approx 55 miles away from my place) Luckily, an easy ride up the Garden State Parkway. Her cousins were just so sweet. There were about 20 people there. As you can see, Zannie was totally surprised! She had NO idea there was going to be a shower.

About a minute after she walked in the door, she looked RIGHT at me and said "I know you!" Turns out she recognized me from my photo on this page.Heeehee!

She got a LOT of stuff. SO much stuff that her parents have to bring a lot of it down for them.

The food was delish! Someone (her Grandmother I think) made a yummy Eggplant parmesean and there was also tortellini salad that was SOO good!. Allan is a sweetie - really a very nice guy. Awfully TALL. He and Rosanne make a very cute couple


They have a loong ride home tonight. I left the party around 620pm. I know it takes them approximately 4.5-5 hours to get home to Virginia. Oy. Get some rest guys!

I saw Dad tonight. He looks great but is quite tired. His room is right by the nurses station and his roommate is a bit of a whack-o. Plus, he is a super light sleeper. If all goes well, he will be getting discharged tomorrow! Now he can go home and get some rest! My Step-Mom has been running nonstop and I know she must be exhausted. I wish I was able to help her more with Dad... I stopped at my Mom's too and managed to pop in right about dinner time (hehe). I had lasagne.. yummy! Did my shopping and got home by 930pm. A very productive night. And now I am going to bed.. I am pooped!

Oh man - I made it back home alive. The Girl Scout event was 4 HOURS. Frankly, in my NOT so humble opinion, it was 3 hours TOO long. Oy. I am going to visit my Dad and do some errands and even go shopping! Whee! Will blog more later! Have a great day!

Before I leave - a special link for all you Trading Spaces fans.. you know who you are (Rachel) heehee

WHY do I do this to myself? 730AM?

I am working on "Shape Hints" in my Flash class. Boy - I have a funky looking happy face!

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I talked to Dad earlier and he is doing wonderfully! Unreal. All tubes are out and he is eating food, no mushy/liquid meals for him. I will be seeing him tomorrow afternoon. I have a Girl Scout event tomorrow at 830am :::groan:::

Just got back from the Depot and got my paint.. I love it! Ralph Lauren Majolica #GH23

Going to Home Depot in a little while... after Olivia finishs eating her bagel. She is watching "Dragon Tales" Ugh Ugh Ugh! There are good lessons in the show but the SONG drives me nuts! Arrrgghhh! I prefer Zoboomafoo. Actually, I prefer Chris and Martin Kratt - hubba hubba!

For everyone who needs Him in their lives

YAY! The kids are in bed... I have a bunch of projects to work on tonight. Plus, tomorrow I am going to Home Depot to buy some paint for my bedroom. "What color?" you ask. A very light lavender/grey-ish color. Paul even likes it! YAY! I can't wait!

I visited my Dad today and he looks GREAT! The man is amazing. I want to thank everyone who sent emails, commented or just had good thoughts for my Dad. They are SO appreciated. Thank You! ::::group hug:::::

Ex-Boston Priest Arrested for Child Rape Disgusting bastard - I hope he freakin rots

It's raining, it's pouring.. and pouring...and pouring...

I had fun at class tonight. I learned a valuable lesson - I have NO artistic ability whatsoever. I did create a teeny tiny 18 frame "movie". I think the kids will enjoy it.

Dad UPDATE - Just heard from Tim. The surgery went VERY smoothly. Textbook smooth. Thank God. I will be going up there tomorrow to see him.

It's the day from hell already. (warning - VERY strong language ahead) I was all set to go to the hospital 20 minutes ago. I was all packed and Mom was going to watch Olivia for me while I was there. Apparently, I BENT my freakin car key so I can't get INTO my fucking car. I try to re-bend it (a fricking joke). It doesn't work. SHIT! So I get my purse and Olivia and go back in the house to call a locksmith. The few that I call aren't even OPEN. I finally get one moron on the phone who tells me that it will cost me $100 to come out and give me a new key. Well - I don't have a spare $100 so I am freakin stuck at home. I turn the TV on for Olivia and go back outside to get the diaper bag (down off the front porch and 5 steps to my car).I was outside a total of 10 freakin seconds. I get back to the door and find out that Olivia has LOCKED me out. She flipped the latch on my screen door. I spent 10 minutes trying to get her to open the door. She KNEW she was in such deep shit that she didn't unlock the door. Finally, when she did open it, she caught HOLY hell and one helluva spank. I put her in her room before I killed her (not really). I can't get in touch with my StepMom or my brother. They are in the hospital. They aren't expecting me until noon. Paul is at a training class and is out of touch. SO - I can't call him either. Fuck. What a shitty day.

Got the call from my StepMom... Dad will be going in around 8am. Hopefully, finished by 11am.

Ok Guys - Good thoughts for my Dad. He is having a triple bypass tomorrow morning.

::deep breath:: The kids are in bed... and I am relaxing on the computer. I remember about 6 years ago, laughing at Paul for goofing around on the computer, calling him a puter geek, etc. Well, guess who is the bigger nerd now? ME! After I picked up Moira at the busstop, I got the fantastic idea to go food shopping. Duh. $168.44 later and I have a ton of food. You know, the basics, mustard, Wonder Bread (it IS fortified, more so than most white bread), bagels, hotdogs, and a TON of fresh produce. I love the spring - everything looks so much fresher. I have been getting Paul and Moira to eat salad almost every night. I have been sneaking in fresh spinach among the Iceberg and Romaine lettuce. Teehee!

A husband is advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don't have to let your wife henpeck you. Go home and show her you're the boss." The husband takes the doctor's advice. He rushes home, slams the door, shakes his fist in his wife's face, and growls, "From now on, you're taking orders from me. I want my supper right now, and when you get it on the table, go upstairs, and lay out my best clothes. Tonight, I'm going out with the boys, and you are going to stay at home where you belong. And another thing, guess who's going to comb my hair, give me a shave, and tie my necktie?" His wife calmly replies, "The undertaker." Bahahaha!

Whew! Just got back home about 20 minutes ago. Olivia and I visited my Dad, went shopping, stopped at a farm market to visit the animals and had lunch at McD's. While shopping, I bumped into a classmate from high school. She looked great. She had 2 adorable children with her. The oldest one was in school. Very very cute kids. We chatted briefly as we wandered around the store. I paid for my stuff and then said goodbye to Allison. We bumped into her again at the farm and I am hoping to hear from her via email. I am doing my hair now. I should be "cooked" in about 15 minutes. Hopefully, the color takes!

Goodbye Steve. I miss you already.
This link will help in dealing with the transition from Steve to Joe. AND - I will even admit to my eyes filling up when Steve said goodbye to the audience ::sniffle::

Is it me or is the Steve replacement a little too perky looking? This link will take you to Al Roker's blog. Scroll down and there is a picture of "Joe".

And - by the way.. if anyone new is reading this.. please comment! Let me know if YOU have a blog. I would like to "meet" you too! I have hits from Japan, Poland, Trinidad and several other foreign countries. How cool! KateSpot is international!! ::grin::

I was looking over my stats and I had a hit from the US Government! Should I worry? Naaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!

Hi! Remember me? ::grin:: I don't think I have updated ya'll since Friday.. it seems like forever. My Macromedia Flash class started on Friday. There was a problem in the computer lab and somehow the Flash software wasn't installed. Duh. So, my first class consisted on the instructor using her laptop and a projector, running the program and explaining what things were. Great. What a way to start the class. The software thing wasn't her fault but still... they couldn't get a tech person out there to fix the problem? It *is* a college ::shaking head:: Saturday morning, the girls and I drove up to my Mom's place. Had a nice time. She had a lot of energy, which was nice to see! I split and dug up some of her Shasta Daisies so I could plant them at my house. I love those things! They grow SO tall and look very pretty. I love daisies - my wedding bouquet and most of the flowers at my wedding were daisies. As we were leaving, we bumped into my brother, who was down for the weekend. He was spending time with my Dad and Step-Mom. Speaking of Dad, his surgery is Wednesday and all good thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Paul was able to get a lot of yard work done with us being out of the way. We had a major argument about where I was going to plant the daisies. I ended up digging up a bed with a bunch of hostas and rearranging them so I could fit those damn daisies in the ground. Grrrrrrrr! I had to teach Sunday School today - I had 12 kids in class today. Age range 3-9. Luckily, the 11am Sunday School service is pretty relaxed. So, we watched a Veggie Tales episode "Where's God When I am S-scared?" It was pretty cute. Then, I had the kids color some pictures about what good things they can think about when they are scared. We just stayed around the house today. I napped in the reclined (very nice indeed). Dinner was pretty simple - Breakfast for dinner night! The kids LOVE that and it takes the pressure off me! Some thunder and lightening going on here.. pretty cool to watch. I tried to take some pictures of the lightening but the shutter speed of my digital is too damn slow. There were some cool looking bolts.. At one point, I am standing in my front yard, in socks, trying to catch the sky lighting up. Then I looked up and I realized I was standing under a TREE! DUH! I zipped back into the house. Off to catch up on emails.. be good and have a great night! BYE! ::smooches::

Sorry kids - have been awfully busy - I fell asleep last night by 11pm! That rarely, if ever, happens. I will update more tonight or Monday morning. Enjoy the rest of your weekend... it's raining here.. Thank goodness. We need it.

::sigh:: I have to update my Blog Links.. again.. Mary - thank you SO much for you offering to help me {{{Mary}}}

Got my grade from the JavaScript class - 99 BABY! Woooooooohoooooooooo!

It's fixed! Hooray! I have NO freakin clue what I had done. Thank God I had a copy of my template from about a week ago.

I think my blog is possessed

My format! What the hell is going on???

Arrrggghh! What am I doing wrong?? Where the hell are my COMMENTS???

My arms are sore - I was out weed-whacking this morning. Where the heck did all this energy come from??

Damn - comments are down AGAIN? Has anyone else been having a lot of problems with Blogger lately? Or - is it just me? ** 820am Update** - it very well can be me ::grin::

Click on the images below - they will open in a new window.. This is an excellent reason as to why one needs to keep markers away from a 2 year old..

Had a pretty decent night with the munchkins... we let the girls stay up to watch the *NSYNC concert that was on the WB network. The girls went wild - it was so freakin funny! Olivia was so excited when they sang "Bye Bye Bye" that she started to dance and sing along. I wish I had videotaped the girls. I did tape the concert though! This way *I* get a chance to watch *NSYNC when *I* want to see them ::hubba hubba:: I have been busy trying to get my Girl Scout paperwork in order for end of the year paperwork! UGH! Debbie does all the running around and I count the money and do paperwork. Trust me - I got the easy part! Plus - she has an older daughter who also does GS so Debbie is a little more up to speed with the more current info, which she then passes on to me.. My Macromedia Flash class starts tomorrow night. It turns out that my JavaScript instructor will be IN the class too.. as a student. YIKES! I hope I do well with Flash. ::crossing fingers::

Ohhh - I am SO watching this tonight! I might even let Moira stay up and watch it too!

Olivia and I have been dancing to Smashmouth's version of "I'm a Believer" from the Shrek soundtrack I love being at home...

An update from late night: I did very well on my exam and on my webpage. Thank goodness!

Round 2 of "Let's Chase the Bus for 5 streets" Kate - 2 Bus - 0 hehehehe

Good Mommy or what? I ironed Moira's dress today. I don't iron Paul's shirts... Hell.. I don't iron MY shirts!

Our coffee machine is broken. The On/Off switch broke on Saturday. Fortunately, it broke in the "On" position so all we had to do was unplug it before we went to bed and plug it in to make fresh coffee. Paul and I are always breaking coffee machines. I think we just kill them. We drink a LOT of coffee in this house. I have bought all different brands at all different prices and I have come to one conclusion: Buy a cheap-ass machine. So - every time the thing breaks.. off to Kmart I go to pick out yet another machine. I figure we get about 10-12 months out of each machine. Not too bad at all. I refuse to pay more than $19.99 for a machine. I got a GREAT deal at Kmart - a White-Westinghouse machine, with a digital clock, timer/auto set, pause and serve (very important in this house - who has time to wait for a whole pot to brew?) AND a bonus grinder... All for the one time price of $12.00. Woohoo!

I saw a link to this picture from the BarCodeKing. I bet this photographer makes some BIG bucks off of that image...

Oh - I had a couple inquiries as to HOW I celebrated the completion of my final last night... I took a shower and watched "Six Feet Under" I am so glad Jeremy Sisto (Billy) is back - he is just adorable He looks MUCH better cleaned up instead of being all shaggy and scruffy.. Hey - can I celebrate or what!

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Ok - this is what happens when you don't post for a while... UGH!

BlogThis!

Your Daily Horoscope: Distance indeed makes the heart grow fonder. Even if your tribe is scattered, you can still keep in touch. This is a good time to send an email or make a phone call, Gemini. Despite promises to communicate from both sides, it seems as though the responsibility of keeping the lines of communication open has fallen on you. Take this opportunity to discuss the things that you'd rather be doing, and why you're not rich and famous yet. Teachers have a hard time holding their students' attention. (Ha - they ain't kidding about that)