and so, I blog....

When I thought blogging would be a helpful release for me (about a year ago) I started to post. My first post was read by my dear husband and he said "you canNOT post that kind of stuff on the internet!". That "stuff" was all the clamouring that was going on inside my brain... sensitive, therapy-inducing clamouring. He was probably right. In hindsight, I really wish I had kept a journal of some sort.
With five kids, there is alot of clamouring going on, however, this is April vacation. All but one of the kids are home. Kaleigh is still at college for another week. I usually DREAD school vacations but not so much this one. The kids have been (dare I say it) GOOD!
Kara had her tonsils and adenoids out last week so she is trying to heal. If you have ever had to deal with that, you know the pain roller coaster she is on. Poor little thing....
Sara tried to have a sleepover at her friend's house last night and made it to about 7:30pm. This friend lives three houses away and we all knew it wouldn't be a SLEEPover but she wanted to try so badly! But alas, she missed her momma....
Philip turns 17 tomorrow, and today he is having a few friends over to "hang out". DO NOT CONFUSE THIS WITH A BIRTHDAY PARTY! He is quite adamant about this. He also has a job interview this week! YAY!
Ben was grounded to start vacation but now he is ungrounded. I also think he grew 4" yesterday. This boy is going to be taller than the rest of the kids, no doubt.

Kara, Sara, Pepe and I started the garden this week! 50'x50' garden plot! We are stoked! Bring on the fresh veggies!

OK.... now to get my brain wrapped around Weight Watchers.. again.

Kellie!

p.s. OK.... so I do not blog often enough but I DOOOOOO post on facebook frequently! Check out my Turkey Cupcakes! they are AWESOME!

A Word From Our Sponsor....

OK...
So Corey tagged me to do this list in one word. For me, answering something with one word which is not a "no" is almost impossible but I will try my best. Hey, at least it gets me adding a blog post!

Hair – medium
Your Mother – silly
Your Father – distant
Fav Food – soup
Dream Last Night – negative
Fav Drink – water
What room are you in? – dining
Hobby – cakes
Fear – spiders
Where were you last night? – work
Something that you aren’t – thin
Muffins – fattening
Wish List Item – peace
Where you grew up – MA
What you are wearing –pajamas
Your Pet – fish
Friends – family
Something you’re not wearing – socks
Fav Store – Market Basket
Fav Color – red
Last time you laughed – last night
Your Best Friend – hubby
Best Place you go over and over – outside
Person who you email regularly – Kaleigh
Fav Place to Eat – Ichiban

I will have to tag some others...... hmmmmm......

Robin
Janet
Judy
Kelly
and all of Team Orlando..... Can't tag y'all. Just answer the damn questions......

*kiss kiss*
:)

Random Scatter Brain.....

WOWZA..... I have not been here in a LONG time! My life got in the way and I am now coming up for air. I guess the best thing to do is blog from today, and work backwards?
GOOD NEWS:
Kaleigh got the C.A. job at Southern Vermont College for next year which means FREE housing and DISCOUNTED meal plan!!!!! ROCK ON, KALEIGH! SOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU! :)
She also received an award the other night. The Quest for Success Award which was granted to TWO students for their volunteer work! Kaleigh, I am so proud to be your mom!!!
Philip and Ben are doing very well in school and are happy! HOORAY!! Philip is on the mission to find a job. Good Luck! The market is crap!
Kara is doing well, as always. She is having her tonsils out in two weeks so keep her in your prayers. She is pretty anxious about this, as you can imagine.
Sara is Sara. A princess as always.

More good news: I AM PLANTING A VEGETABLE GARDEN! Kara and Pepe (my father inlaw) have had a veggie garden for a few years and this year, I get my own section of it! I cannot WAIT! Sara said she would help, too! :) I will take pics to share, I promise.

I leave you with this question: Do we really need "Your Baby Can Read"? Why does your baby need to read before anyone else's baby? How does this benefit anyone?

Kellie