The Treat of the Trade

My husband, the hard working bread winner of the house, had to go to work 4 days earlier than normal this hitch. It seems that this household has developed a pattern. When dad is gone things go haywire. Kids try to act up. The check engine light goes off and on in the car. The dogs dig holes in the backyard.  The washer kicked the bucket (2nd time in a year) We have alot of leftovers after dinner every night. OK maybe that's not so bad. Ill take a night of heating up leftovers over a night cooking any time. It just seems that we always have alot going on when hes gone. Then I just have to remind myself that its just me for 2 weeks out of the month. I have gained a new appreciation for single moms who have to do this full time. I need to count my blessings that its just me up against 3 kids for 14 days out of the month. He's had to work over before and that didn't seem to be a big deal, I guess because he was already gone, so we weren't really phased by it. But going in ...

I am really confused on why we still celebrate Presidents Day considering that over half of the population despises our President. I think its a way for teachers to have a 3 day weekend. The weather today is not cooperating with a no school day. Its windy. Its cold. And I'm only letting the kids play outside for 15-20 mins incerments. Yesterday, Sunday, was a perfect weather day. 69 degrees. No wind and the kids played outside till dark. Now i have 2 that are fighting over whos craft is better and who used the scissors better and when they aren't doing that they are arguing over the Wii. My oldest is down the street begging me via text for one of her friends kittens. And it was followed by a sob story that her friend is moving and cant take all the kitties and this one really likes her and pleeeeeease can she bring a kitty home. Nope...sorry. We have plenty of animals to feed and plus our cat, who fights like a tiger and dogs are afraid of her, doesn't like sweet little kit...

  Jaxon had his first valentines party this year and I was super stoked to have found this idea on Pintrest. They are perfect for a bunch of 4 year olds. I dig it!   Jaxon at his party sitting with...as he says it.."my favorites". They had fruit and cheese and crackers and cookies and cake and candy and pizza and apple juice. I went to "help" hoping I could sneak in some treats. I got nothin!   Jill is into the popular stache craze. this is a preview to what her birthday will be next month....Shes in middle school so they don't have parties, but she wanted to hand out cards to her BFFs. I had fun making these. Saw the idea on Pintrest and put my own twist on it.   Jessie's party is tomorrow, but I just finished her treats to her class. 20 Valentines later they are filled with Kisses. I snuck in a few of the carmel ones, hey I have to get paid some how. Shes also taking cupcakes, and they will be store bought. I think I am Valentined out. M...