Marie's 140 by 40 journal (post 19-another new beginning)

[kimwim8]

Time for a no-kids vacation. How about sunny NJ?

 

[kmp1191]

Time for a no-kids vacation. How about sunny NJ?

Thanks....I'll take it!
Wait....aren't the cops a little rough up there?? (joking!!)

I wrote up a contract for both of them to sign. It basically says that if they do what they are supposed to, not fight, do their chores without me harping on them, then I'll do what I promise...(ie-gymnastics, guitar, karate.) If they don't keep their end of the contract, then I don't have to do anything for them. I made them each read theirs out loud, asked them if they had any questions, then we signed it. I'm not holding my breath for any miracles, so time will tell. I told them they have until the end of the school year to adjust their attitudes in order for me to sign them up for the benefits. Again, we shall see.

Ok...gotta get busy on evening chores!
re-re

 

[lindalinda]

Hey marie! I went missing again , I know, but I am catching up.

The contract idea sounds great to me! Hope it works.

I need to read some more, but I will check in when I have caught up.


nite

 

[kimwim8]

Thanks....I'll take it!
Wait....aren't the cops a little rough up there?? (joking!!)

Nah, that's Philadelphia.

Love the contract idea. Got them in soft copy??

 

[toystoryduo]

Marie,

I'm sorry for all of the stress that you are going through. I think the contract is a great idea! I may need to use that idea for my kids myself.

Please be sure and do something special just for you. You have been through a lot of stuff in the past year and I bet you could definitely use some Marie time.

Take care sweetie!

 

[kmp1191]

Marie,

I'm sorry for all of the stress that you are going through. I think the contract is a great idea! I may need to use that idea for my kids myself.

Please be sure and do something special just for you. You have been through a lot of stuff in the past year and I bet you could definitely use some Marie time.

Take care sweetie!

Marie time.... what's that?
I could honestly use some Rum time....some prozac time....and some valium time. Problem is, I only have the rum, and it gives me a headache.

I've been working on these pictures from my photo shoot on Sunday....what do you think? Do they look out of focus to ya'll?

The third is my favorite. I'm ticked off about the wrinkles...I was using a black bedsheet. This was a spur of the moment shoot and the moms didn't want to go to the studio. No biggie, I did the best I could.

Ok...I'm going to bed now. It's about 11 and I'll be up at 6.

Oh...if one of the mods wants to make these smaller, be my guest.

nite
re

 

[kimwim8]

I love them! Especially the last one, but I think that's b/c of the black & white effect. I didn't notice the wrinkles until you said it....so don't stress! You really gotta come up here and take some pics of my kids!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Marie,

Fantastic pics. I agree that the last is the best, and I did not notice the wrinkles at all. I love your idea of the contract. I am going to steal that idea. Kate really wants her ears pierced, so it may work. THank you! Wish I could help you with the valium, but ours is kept locked up and counted .

Take care,
Beth

 

[kmp1191]

Thanks guys!
Beth....who's counting...you or your DH? Tell him your sharing with a friend!! (joking!!)
Kim, no problem shooting your kids...they're so cute it would be an easy job!!

Ok...these past few weeks have been pretty bad...food, emotionaly and mentally. Monday is the fresh start. (someone remind me of that...ok?!)

Today -
B-bagel w/ butter
L-pimento cheese sandwich w/ chips
D-don't know...right now it's rum.
Exercise - none
Water - none
Never gonna hit that 140 at this pace!

Ok...I think I'm going to go ahead and sign DS up for TaeKwonDo. It's an hour a day, 5 days a week. They teach all the techniques and the discipline involved. I'm going to talk to DH about it and see what we can do. I'm not going to let DS sit on his butt all summer eating chips and watching TV...that will send me over the edge!

ok...got homework to do...
bye!
re~re

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Kim, no problem shooting your kids...they're so cute it would be an easy job!!

Just because your kids are bad doesn't mean you get to shoot other people's kids now, Marie!

I'm sorry you've had so much stress lately. I agree with TSD... You need to find a way to get in some Quality Marie Time!! You cannot take care of your family if you do not take care of yourself.

Try to relax and regroup over the weekend and get ready for a Fresh, New, GOOD start next week!

 

[lindalinda]

OK, I'm caught up. I didnt realize you were still selling the house? I thought since you moved back, you wouldnt need to sell it . Anyway, I think thats too much stress.

I am with everyone else, I think you need a break. Unfortunately, sometimes it just doesnt work out that way. Day by day.

I like the contract idea with the kids. I didnt have that, but I had a job list. It was very specific about what was to be done and when. The organization really helped. I remember the homework wars. I have no solution tho. Wish I could be more helpful!

Something has to give. Looking from the outside in, I would say its the house-selling stress thats putting you over the limit.

I really liked seeing that "perry photography" label on the pics! They look adorable.

Things will get better!


linda

 

[kmp1191]

Ya know Linda....I think you're right! I stress about this house and this neighborHOOD all the time! I'm not going to take it off the market, because I want to move farther out of the city, but I'm not going to kill myself trying to keep it clean either. We had an open house, no one came. There are over 700 forclosures in this area, and about 1800 for sale. It's not like mine is going anywhere anytime soon. I don't like the person I've become....time for that to change!

Ok...oh...dinner was Tuna Helper that DS & DH made. It's amazing how the kids are totally different when he's home. whatever.

ok...I have to finish doing some adjustments to the pics and then start printing them.

see ya tomorrow!
eiram

 

[kimwim8]

Hey girlie. Just wanted to stop by and wish you a HAPPY MOTHERS DAY tomorrow. I know sometimes we want to just have a break from our kids, but deep down (waaaaaaaaaay deep ) we love those little buggers.

Have a great day!!

 

[kmp1191]

Thanks kimmy!


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY YA'LL!!!!!

 

[kmp1191]

So...today is winding down...thank goodness!
I had a pretty good day. I originally wanted to go to the zoo today, but it was pretty windy and kinda chilly....55-60 degrees. Anyway, I read on the Dis for a while, ran to Michaels, helped DS make a DaVinci sock puppet..(don't ask), and pretty much did nothing after that. I didn't clean. I didn't do laundry. I didn't cook. Heck, I didn't even take a shower til tonight!! And ya know what.....IT WAS WONDERFUL!!
DH gave me a wonderful card as did the kids and I also got a 4GB compact flash for my camera! yay!!!!
DH also made a wonderful dinner....filet mignon, potatos, corn and garlic bread...and of course i had a glass of wine.


hope you all had a good mothers day!!
marie

 

[kimwim8]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....what time is dinner tonight?

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Hi, Marie!!

Happy Mother's Day!

I know I'm a bit late, sorry! We didn't have power yesterday I wrote all about it in my journal.

Sounds like you had a Great Mothers' Day and got a little of that relaxing Marie-time we've all been telling you to try for

Have a great week!

 

[toystoryduo]

Happy Mother's Day, Marie! It sounds like you had a wonderful day yesterday!

Hope you have a great week ahead!

 

[lindalinda]

Hope you had a great mothers day marie! No beating the kids on holidays!

School year is almost over! Yea! Lets all get tan and pretend to be "pool moms"

 

[kmp1191]

Hope you had a great mothers day marie! No beating the kids on holidays!

School year is almost over! Yea! Lets all get tan and pretend to be "pool moms"

No beating kids on Holidays??? dang!