Well, somehow I posted before I had typed anything. Not sure how that happened, not sure how to correct it, don't have enough time to mess with it, so here I am starting over.
Our house is officially on the market now. YAY, and thanks to everyone who helped us get it "Realtor Ready". It posted on the internet sometime between Friday when I left work and Saturday morning when I checked to see if it has posted yet. Anyway, by Saturday afternoon we received a call that they wanted to show it that day at 4:15. Holy Cow! Unfortunately those people weren't interested. Dang. But, I got a call this morning that someone wants to see it this Saturday. YAY! Then, about an hour later I got another call that someone wants to see it TODAY! Holy Cow again! Hubbie also has a friend at work who's girlfriend might be interested in it.
So, we're hopeful that it will sell quickly given the response that it has had so far. Please send lots of good thoughts and prayers our way that it sells quickly and that we can get our stuff packed up and moved within whatever amount of time we're given.
This afternoon will be a whirlwind. I'll be leaving work in about 14 minutes to do the mail run downtown and then I have to go by the house to get Boomer and of course I didn't make the bed today. Sigh, I shouldn't have let my guard down on that one. I've make it every day sense the house went on the market, except for today. There's also a checklist of other small things to do to make the house more inviting before I got to get Bub. I'll post again if anything exciting happens!!!!!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
63 Things
So, I orignally saw a post like this on a blog that is linked to my friend Michelle's blog and then she did it too so I thought I would keep the ball rolling. I kind of like things like this because even though I've seen lots of them, each one has different questions and you learn stuff about your friends that you didn't know before. This one certainly takes the award for original questions.
Oh, and before I start.....Our house will be on the Weigand website Friday according to our realtor so lots of prayers and good thoughts our way for a quick sell. And, a quick Bub story, he really LOVES balloons right now. Every time he sees one he points and says ba-loo, it's adorable. A shout out to hubbie today too, he's the big 2-9. I think I'll make a favorite dinner for him that is not a favorite of mine, but it's his birthday so I'll eat something else. ;0) Now, on to 63 things....
1. Song that always makes you sad? Christmas Shoes.
2. Last thing you bought? A can of pop.
3. Last person you argued with? I don't really argue with anyone and I try not to hold grudges. If hubbie and I have a disagreement it rarely escalates into an arguement and whatever it was is typically over and forgiven within an hour.
4. Do you put peanut butter on your sandwich before the jelly? Yes, but I'm not sure why it matters, I just do.
5. One of your stuff animals names as a kid? I had a bear Charlie, after my aunts dog.
6. Did you ever own a NSYNC CD? Yep.
7. Favorite day of the week? Friday night.
8. Favorite sundae topping? Carmel.
9. Did you take piano lessons? No, but I took flute lessons for a short time.
10. Most frequent song played? I don't have favorites that I play, but I have a few that I turn up when they're on the radio. I've mentioned them in an earlier blog.
11. TV show you secretly enjoy? I don't know that I enjoy it, but I've been know to zone out on That's So Raven on a lazy Saturday morning.
12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey. If I was remotely athletic I would like be good at basketball.
13. Date someone older or younger? Depends on the maturity of the person but hubbie is younger by 4 years so I guess that answers that. He's an old fart at hear.
14. One place you would travel if you could? Not sure, somewhere out of the country with lots of history and pretty places to tour.
15. Do you use umbrellas? No, I'm not even good about wearing a jacket half the time. Getting out of the house with an umbrella would be a miracle.
16. Do you know all the words to the Candian national anthem. No, why would I?
17. Favorite cheese? Depends on what I want it for. Nachos, cooking, crackers....
18. Distrubed or My Chemical Romance? Not sure I've ever heard any music by either but I think Disturbed is probably a freak show.
19. Do you prefer rain or shine? Shine!
20. Best job you've ever had. Babysitting.
21. Did you go to your high school prom? Only my senior year.
22. Perfect time to wake up. When Bub does.
23. Perfect time to go to bed. 10:30.
24. Do you use your queen right away in chess? I don't play chess, couldn't tell you which one the queen is.
25. Ever been in a car accident? Yep, got rear ended about 2 weeks ago in fact. The car is fine.
26. Closer to Mom or Dad? Mom but Dad is right up there too. I'm not talking about my bio-Dad by the way.
27. What has been your favorite age so far. I've liked them all, I've had good experences at every age. I've not found any of them particularly traumatizing.
28. What decade during the 20th century would you have chosen to be a teenager? I would still pick the 90's because I like my life the way it turned out and it wouldn't be the same life if I was a teen in a different decade. I have always been a fan of some of the music in the 50's though.
29. Favorite shoes you ever owened? I had a blue pair of tennis shoes with white clouds on them. They're still in my closet, I think they're still in my closet. Unless I gave them to my sister.
30. Do you ahve an article of clothing that you've had since high school? Nothing I still wear.
31. Were you in track and field? Are you kidding me? Uh, no.
32. Were you ever in a school talent show? Yeah, sort of, band/flag competions.
33. Have you ever written in a library book? Not that I can remember, I doubt it.
34. What are you allergic to? Some metals.
35. Favorite fruit. I don't know, pineapple?
36. Have you watched Sex and the City? I've seen every season on DVD and saw the movie.
37. Baseball hat or toque? Neither, what's a toque?
38. Do you shampoo first in the shower or soap? Shampoo.
39. Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the toothpaste. Wet the toothbrush, add toothpaste and then wet it again.
40. Pen or Pencil? Pen.
41. Have you ever gambled at a casino? Yep, went to Vegas for my honeymoon.
42. Have you thrown up on a plane? No, gross.
43. In a car? No, ewww.
44. At work? No, new question please!
45. Do you scream on roller coasters? Yes, very loudly and very high pitched.
46. Who was your first prom date. Ben.
47. Who was your first roommate? My sister.
48. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk for the first time. I've never been drunk. And no, I'm not just saying that because my Mom and my sister may read this.
49. What was your first job? Worked at the movie theater.
50. What was your first car? Silver 1983 Chevy Impala.
51. When did you go to your first funeral. In college, my Grandma's.
52. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown? I still live here.
53. Who was your first grade teacher? Mrs. Diem.
54. Where did you go on your first airplane ride? Vegas, baby!
55. When you snuck out of your housefor the first time, who was it with? I never snuck out, didn't need to.
56. Who was your best friend and are you still friends with them. My first best friend was Anthony, we met when we were 2 and hung out together all the way through grade school but became very different in junior high and high school. Even though we lived next door to each other we pretty much lost touch after 6th grade other then saying hi once in a while.
57. Where did you live the first time you moved out of your parents house? With my husband.
58. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? Either my husband or my Mom, whoever I feel is more likely to make me feel better.
59. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or groomsman? My 2nd best friend Rebecca's wedding, the dress was awful and Pepto Bismol pink with poofy sleeves.
60. What is the first thing you do in the morning. Assess whether I can stay in bed a little longer.
61. What was the first concert you attended? New Kids on the Block. Going again this summer too!
62. First tattoo or piercing. I got my ears pierced in the 5th grade and re-pierced in college.
63. First celebrity crush? I don't consider celebrities crushes because in order to have a crush I think that person has to be attainable.
Oh, and before I start.....Our house will be on the Weigand website Friday according to our realtor so lots of prayers and good thoughts our way for a quick sell. And, a quick Bub story, he really LOVES balloons right now. Every time he sees one he points and says ba-loo, it's adorable. A shout out to hubbie today too, he's the big 2-9. I think I'll make a favorite dinner for him that is not a favorite of mine, but it's his birthday so I'll eat something else. ;0) Now, on to 63 things....
1. Song that always makes you sad? Christmas Shoes.
2. Last thing you bought? A can of pop.
3. Last person you argued with? I don't really argue with anyone and I try not to hold grudges. If hubbie and I have a disagreement it rarely escalates into an arguement and whatever it was is typically over and forgiven within an hour.
4. Do you put peanut butter on your sandwich before the jelly? Yes, but I'm not sure why it matters, I just do.
5. One of your stuff animals names as a kid? I had a bear Charlie, after my aunts dog.
6. Did you ever own a NSYNC CD? Yep.
7. Favorite day of the week? Friday night.
8. Favorite sundae topping? Carmel.
9. Did you take piano lessons? No, but I took flute lessons for a short time.
10. Most frequent song played? I don't have favorites that I play, but I have a few that I turn up when they're on the radio. I've mentioned them in an earlier blog.
11. TV show you secretly enjoy? I don't know that I enjoy it, but I've been know to zone out on That's So Raven on a lazy Saturday morning.
12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey. If I was remotely athletic I would like be good at basketball.
13. Date someone older or younger? Depends on the maturity of the person but hubbie is younger by 4 years so I guess that answers that. He's an old fart at hear.
14. One place you would travel if you could? Not sure, somewhere out of the country with lots of history and pretty places to tour.
15. Do you use umbrellas? No, I'm not even good about wearing a jacket half the time. Getting out of the house with an umbrella would be a miracle.
16. Do you know all the words to the Candian national anthem. No, why would I?
17. Favorite cheese? Depends on what I want it for. Nachos, cooking, crackers....
18. Distrubed or My Chemical Romance? Not sure I've ever heard any music by either but I think Disturbed is probably a freak show.
19. Do you prefer rain or shine? Shine!
20. Best job you've ever had. Babysitting.
21. Did you go to your high school prom? Only my senior year.
22. Perfect time to wake up. When Bub does.
23. Perfect time to go to bed. 10:30.
24. Do you use your queen right away in chess? I don't play chess, couldn't tell you which one the queen is.
25. Ever been in a car accident? Yep, got rear ended about 2 weeks ago in fact. The car is fine.
26. Closer to Mom or Dad? Mom but Dad is right up there too. I'm not talking about my bio-Dad by the way.
27. What has been your favorite age so far. I've liked them all, I've had good experences at every age. I've not found any of them particularly traumatizing.
28. What decade during the 20th century would you have chosen to be a teenager? I would still pick the 90's because I like my life the way it turned out and it wouldn't be the same life if I was a teen in a different decade. I have always been a fan of some of the music in the 50's though.
29. Favorite shoes you ever owened? I had a blue pair of tennis shoes with white clouds on them. They're still in my closet, I think they're still in my closet. Unless I gave them to my sister.
30. Do you ahve an article of clothing that you've had since high school? Nothing I still wear.
31. Were you in track and field? Are you kidding me? Uh, no.
32. Were you ever in a school talent show? Yeah, sort of, band/flag competions.
33. Have you ever written in a library book? Not that I can remember, I doubt it.
34. What are you allergic to? Some metals.
35. Favorite fruit. I don't know, pineapple?
36. Have you watched Sex and the City? I've seen every season on DVD and saw the movie.
37. Baseball hat or toque? Neither, what's a toque?
38. Do you shampoo first in the shower or soap? Shampoo.
39. Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the toothpaste. Wet the toothbrush, add toothpaste and then wet it again.
40. Pen or Pencil? Pen.
41. Have you ever gambled at a casino? Yep, went to Vegas for my honeymoon.
42. Have you thrown up on a plane? No, gross.
43. In a car? No, ewww.
44. At work? No, new question please!
45. Do you scream on roller coasters? Yes, very loudly and very high pitched.
46. Who was your first prom date. Ben.
47. Who was your first roommate? My sister.
48. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk for the first time. I've never been drunk. And no, I'm not just saying that because my Mom and my sister may read this.
49. What was your first job? Worked at the movie theater.
50. What was your first car? Silver 1983 Chevy Impala.
51. When did you go to your first funeral. In college, my Grandma's.
52. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown? I still live here.
53. Who was your first grade teacher? Mrs. Diem.
54. Where did you go on your first airplane ride? Vegas, baby!
55. When you snuck out of your housefor the first time, who was it with? I never snuck out, didn't need to.
56. Who was your best friend and are you still friends with them. My first best friend was Anthony, we met when we were 2 and hung out together all the way through grade school but became very different in junior high and high school. Even though we lived next door to each other we pretty much lost touch after 6th grade other then saying hi once in a while.
57. Where did you live the first time you moved out of your parents house? With my husband.
58. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? Either my husband or my Mom, whoever I feel is more likely to make me feel better.
59. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or groomsman? My 2nd best friend Rebecca's wedding, the dress was awful and Pepto Bismol pink with poofy sleeves.
60. What is the first thing you do in the morning. Assess whether I can stay in bed a little longer.
61. What was the first concert you attended? New Kids on the Block. Going again this summer too!
62. First tattoo or piercing. I got my ears pierced in the 5th grade and re-pierced in college.
63. First celebrity crush? I don't consider celebrities crushes because in order to have a crush I think that person has to be attainable.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Do I really admit to this????
Oh Friends, let me just say, back in the day, I was a big New Kids on the Block fan. My family can attest to it and my Mom still has a picture in her house today that can prove it.
When I say that I was a big fan I'm talking I had t-shirts, huge buttons (and little buttons), a sleeping bag, throw pillow, earrings and even one of their dolls among other things I can't remember. Big fan.
I even used to go to the grocery store with my Mom every week so I could buy whichever fan magazine had the best posters in it and then by the weekend I had it compeltely taken apart and I'd spend part of Saturday playing their music on my boombox while I happily plastered my room with the posters. Oh people and when I say plaster I mean you couldn't see the wallpaper anymore. As a parent now I have to thank my Mom and Dad for letting me do that to my room because as a homeower I'm cringing over the thought of the thousands of tiny pin holes I must have left in the walls.
I also got to go to their concert when they came to Wichita back in 1991. I'm pretty sure I still have my ticket stub in a memory book somewhere but I don't need it to tell you that I went on March 6th, 3 days after my birthday and I took my best friend Rebecca. The tickets were a gift from my Parents and I waited in line at Dillon's early in the morning only to have my concert dreams crushed when they announced that the concert was sold 0ut. Not sure how the rest of this happened but when my Mom came to pick me up she let me know that my Grandpa was able to get the tickets for me over the phone so I'd get to go afterall. Woo-hoo! Unfortunately there isn't much more that I rememeber about it other then the atmosphere and that Rebecca and I got to go by ourselves and be picked up later, honestly I don't know how we found our way around the Coliseum etc. I guess I was just overwhelmed by it all and not much of the memory stuck.
So, why am I bringing all of this up now? Well folks, there are new memories to be made! I just found out yesterday that New Kids on the Block are once again coming to Wichita on July 3rd. My fellow dorks and I have already been planning the evening and plotting how we will manage to get our tickets the day they go on sale since we will all be at work.
Crazy isn't it? I was a 15 year old girl the last time they were here and now I'm a 33 year old Mom. Eighteen years makes a lot of difference doesn't it?
I have their new CD on my MP3 player, I've upgraded from the old Boombox (although I think it may still be hanging around somewhere). I'll have to listen to the CD more before the concert so that I can get familiar with the songs. I'll try to refrain from putting posters all over my walls though, not sure Hubbie would want thouse up while we're trying to sell the house. ;0)
When I say that I was a big fan I'm talking I had t-shirts, huge buttons (and little buttons), a sleeping bag, throw pillow, earrings and even one of their dolls among other things I can't remember. Big fan.
I even used to go to the grocery store with my Mom every week so I could buy whichever fan magazine had the best posters in it and then by the weekend I had it compeltely taken apart and I'd spend part of Saturday playing their music on my boombox while I happily plastered my room with the posters. Oh people and when I say plaster I mean you couldn't see the wallpaper anymore. As a parent now I have to thank my Mom and Dad for letting me do that to my room because as a homeower I'm cringing over the thought of the thousands of tiny pin holes I must have left in the walls.
I also got to go to their concert when they came to Wichita back in 1991. I'm pretty sure I still have my ticket stub in a memory book somewhere but I don't need it to tell you that I went on March 6th, 3 days after my birthday and I took my best friend Rebecca. The tickets were a gift from my Parents and I waited in line at Dillon's early in the morning only to have my concert dreams crushed when they announced that the concert was sold 0ut. Not sure how the rest of this happened but when my Mom came to pick me up she let me know that my Grandpa was able to get the tickets for me over the phone so I'd get to go afterall. Woo-hoo! Unfortunately there isn't much more that I rememeber about it other then the atmosphere and that Rebecca and I got to go by ourselves and be picked up later, honestly I don't know how we found our way around the Coliseum etc. I guess I was just overwhelmed by it all and not much of the memory stuck.
So, why am I bringing all of this up now? Well folks, there are new memories to be made! I just found out yesterday that New Kids on the Block are once again coming to Wichita on July 3rd. My fellow dorks and I have already been planning the evening and plotting how we will manage to get our tickets the day they go on sale since we will all be at work.
Crazy isn't it? I was a 15 year old girl the last time they were here and now I'm a 33 year old Mom. Eighteen years makes a lot of difference doesn't it?
I have their new CD on my MP3 player, I've upgraded from the old Boombox (although I think it may still be hanging around somewhere). I'll have to listen to the CD more before the concert so that I can get familiar with the songs. I'll try to refrain from putting posters all over my walls though, not sure Hubbie would want thouse up while we're trying to sell the house. ;0)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Just Some Stuff
Okay, so I'm pretty sure my kid is a genius. We were in the bathroom last night, because you know, I'm not allowed to take care of business alone. Anyway, so Bub and I were talking and I asked him if he would count with me thinking we would work on 1,2,3 and he proceeded to go on from there and count to 10! If I hadn't already been you know where, I think I could have wet my pants I was so shocked! He's learning so much and daycare is obviously working with the kids on this stuff. Anyway, it was a wake-up call for me that I need to work with him more and challenge him. He can also identify animals and their sounds and he's an expert at puzzles and shape sorters. It gives me so much hope that he won't have to struggle as much as I did at times in school and that things will just come easy for him. Only time will tell but I can't wait to see how it all turns out. He is also talking a lot more and certainly more clearly. He's been saying I love you for a while but yesterday when I asked him (to see if he could) he said I love you Mama and I love Dada. I of course had to call Hubbie at work right away and have Bub say it again so he could hear it. I'm pretty sure it made his day.
Have any of you heard the new Miley Cyrus song "The Climb?" I heard it when she was on a morning radio show and loved it and now I've caught bits and pieces of it on the radio. Well, if you haven't heard it, it's very cool. I never thought I would say that about a Miley song but I like it, her new CD comes out today so I'm hoping soon I can get the song with my download card and put it on my MP3 player. I also love the new duet with Jason Mraz and Colbie Callait called "Lucky" that's one to turn up when you hear it as well as 1,2,3,4 I Love you by the Plain White Tee's.
So, for anyone who doesn't know yet we're getting our house ready to put on the market. We've found a house in Rose Hill that we like but our house has to sell first. So, send prayers and good thoughts our way for our house to sell. Hubbie wants to get a realtor out this week but I think the first part of next week is realistic. I worked on it really hard over the weekend and even took last Friday off and had my fabulous Mom and Sister helping me so we are nearly ready. When we got our current house we were the 2nd offer in the first week it was on the market so we're hoping for similar results this time but it has been 8 years and the market and economy have obviously changed. I keep hearing that the real estate market in Wichita isn't necessarily bad but I'll feel better once we get the ball rolling and see if anyone is interested. Needless to say Hubbie and I have had some nights with not much sleep due to worrying but it's a big decision so that's expected. Eventually we'll be exhausted enough to sleep through the night. ;0)
Well, I better get to work. Ya know, stuff to do and all. I'll keep everyone updated on the house stuff. ~H.
Have any of you heard the new Miley Cyrus song "The Climb?" I heard it when she was on a morning radio show and loved it and now I've caught bits and pieces of it on the radio. Well, if you haven't heard it, it's very cool. I never thought I would say that about a Miley song but I like it, her new CD comes out today so I'm hoping soon I can get the song with my download card and put it on my MP3 player. I also love the new duet with Jason Mraz and Colbie Callait called "Lucky" that's one to turn up when you hear it as well as 1,2,3,4 I Love you by the Plain White Tee's.
So, for anyone who doesn't know yet we're getting our house ready to put on the market. We've found a house in Rose Hill that we like but our house has to sell first. So, send prayers and good thoughts our way for our house to sell. Hubbie wants to get a realtor out this week but I think the first part of next week is realistic. I worked on it really hard over the weekend and even took last Friday off and had my fabulous Mom and Sister helping me so we are nearly ready. When we got our current house we were the 2nd offer in the first week it was on the market so we're hoping for similar results this time but it has been 8 years and the market and economy have obviously changed. I keep hearing that the real estate market in Wichita isn't necessarily bad but I'll feel better once we get the ball rolling and see if anyone is interested. Needless to say Hubbie and I have had some nights with not much sleep due to worrying but it's a big decision so that's expected. Eventually we'll be exhausted enough to sleep through the night. ;0)
Well, I better get to work. Ya know, stuff to do and all. I'll keep everyone updated on the house stuff. ~H.
Monday, March 16, 2009
You know you're a comfortable old married couple when.....
When you realize at 3:15 on the day of your anniversary that IT IS your anniversary and then call your hubbie at work to remind him and you both have a good laugh about it.
Yes people, today is my anniversay, it's been 7 wonderful years and yes, we both forgot. Of course there is no reason to read anything into it, we're just laid back like that. I also asked hubbie to combo-up birthday and anniversay and just give me money to go clothes shopping as a gift so there has been no pressure to go gift shopping etc. Honestly, he spoils me and shows he loves me every day so there's no reason for a grand gesture on the actual date.
He did feel bad about not getting me anything for my birthday though (March 3rd) so when I sent him to Walmart that night to get some Ibuprofen for Bub he came back with 2 new puzzles and a new toy for the sick Bub and 2 dozen roses for me. So who knows, maybe there will be a trip to Walmart in the plans for tonight along with Hamburger Helper by candle light (not really, we have a toddler for pete's sake!). ;0)
Yes people, today is my anniversay, it's been 7 wonderful years and yes, we both forgot. Of course there is no reason to read anything into it, we're just laid back like that. I also asked hubbie to combo-up birthday and anniversay and just give me money to go clothes shopping as a gift so there has been no pressure to go gift shopping etc. Honestly, he spoils me and shows he loves me every day so there's no reason for a grand gesture on the actual date.
He did feel bad about not getting me anything for my birthday though (March 3rd) so when I sent him to Walmart that night to get some Ibuprofen for Bub he came back with 2 new puzzles and a new toy for the sick Bub and 2 dozen roses for me. So who knows, maybe there will be a trip to Walmart in the plans for tonight along with Hamburger Helper by candle light (not really, we have a toddler for pete's sake!). ;0)
Friday, March 13, 2009
The Lost Poem
A co-worker shared this during our team meeting last week. I thought it was cute enough to share. Anyone who has worked in an office setting can probably get a giggle out of this. Oh, and i do really like my job. ;0)
I Love My Job!
The Lost Dr. Seuss Poem
I love my job, I love the pay! I love it more and more each day.
I love my boss, she is the best! I love her boss and all the rest.
I love my office and its location; I hate to have to go on vacation.
I love my furniture, drab and gray, and piles of paper that grow each day!
I think my job is really swell, there’s nothing else I love so well.
I love to work among my peers, I love their leers, and jeers, and sneers.
I love my computer and its software; I hug it often though it won’t care.
I love each program and every file. I’d love them more if they worked awhile.
I’m happy to be here. I am. I am. I’m the happiest slave of the Firm, I am.
I love this work, I love these chores. I love the meetings with deadly bores.
I love my job – I’ll say it again- I even love those friendly men.
Those friendly men who’ve come today, in clean white coats to take me away!
I Love My Job!
The Lost Dr. Seuss Poem
I love my job, I love the pay! I love it more and more each day.
I love my boss, she is the best! I love her boss and all the rest.
I love my office and its location; I hate to have to go on vacation.
I love my furniture, drab and gray, and piles of paper that grow each day!
I think my job is really swell, there’s nothing else I love so well.
I love to work among my peers, I love their leers, and jeers, and sneers.
I love my computer and its software; I hug it often though it won’t care.
I love each program and every file. I’d love them more if they worked awhile.
I’m happy to be here. I am. I am. I’m the happiest slave of the Firm, I am.
I love this work, I love these chores. I love the meetings with deadly bores.
I love my job – I’ll say it again- I even love those friendly men.
Those friendly men who’ve come today, in clean white coats to take me away!
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