Totally Tube-ular!

It's official - Janna is getting tubes. Her surgery is scheduled for May 2nd. Hopefully this will ease all of ear woes. She's had one infection after another since January. She's basically been miserable for 4 months. Poor girl. But you really wouldn't know it by looking at her. Isn't she beautiful??

Happy Birthday, Jonny!!

Today is my hubby's 31st birthday. He has asked for one present. Head. So, that's what he's getting.

Pictures of the kids' heads.

This is what his reaction will be.

The man is so predictable. But, he's also amazing. Happy Birthday, Babe!

End of the Week Haiku

all things considered,
this week hasn't been too bad -
but i'm glad it's done.

sunshine and friends made
my days so much brighter - as
did my small artists.

teeming with crayons
describes my house -crayolas
are in abundance.

elli prefers pink,
gabe likes his reds. i love their
creativity.

enough haiku-ing.
my brain's tired. good thing this
week is at an end.
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Sometimes, I get a little carried away with the haiku. They're so much fun, though! Anywho - I am glad the week is over. It was rough, but way better than a lot of our previous weeks. Spring is finally here, and it's so refreshing. The kids and I got to play outside (there is only a wee little pile of snow left), and I got to leave the doors open. The fresh air was amazing. And sorely needed!

I also got some sorely needed friend-time this week. Erin and Co. came over for a lovely 3-hour playdate. And she and I have a hot date tomorrow. I have to thank my new blog friends, Debby and Lisha for brightening up my days. Your posts are hilarious!!

My house really is full of crayons - walking into my living room is like stepping into a rainbow. The kids have gone nuts with their coloring over the past two weeks. I can't keep them out of the bin o' craft stuff. I'm not complaining. For once. Though it would be nice if they didn't argue over blue crayons. There are seriously probably 30 or so in the house.

It's Friday, and that's awesome. I actually have plans for the weekend that aren't entirely based around grocery shopping!

F.Y.I. - I didn't watch the NKOTB reunion this morning (Debby - did you? Was it awesome?).

WTF?!

Please tell me I'm not the only one who has thoughts about the possibility of a New Kids On The Block reunion. Seriously - what the f**k? Here's my dilemma...part of me says, well, that's nice. They made some "great" music back when I was about 12 (right now I am singing "Step By Step" in my head). And they were (and still are kind of) cute. Another part of me says nonononono!!! You are middle-aged (almost) men! Please do not don your ripped jeans and start crooning "Please don't go girl!!" It's kind of pervy! And if you start doing that weird, legs out to the side dance while you're singing "The Right Stuff", one of you may have a heart attack.

When my Mom told me about this reunion, I found myself revelling in the memories of my 12-year-old self. I wasn't privileged enough to see them in concert (though they were at the Bloomsburg Fair with Tiffany), but I did have a ton of NKOTB crap - sheets, posters, tee shirts, tapes, videos, books, dolls (who needed Ken when Barbie could "date" Joey?)...all kinds of worthless stuff. I remember being totally upset when my older brother drew mustaches on one of my posters. My fave "Kid" was Jon - he was so dreamy!!

I know I'm not the only one out there who loved herself some NKOTB. 'Fess up. You know you did, too.

Obviously, there is very little happening in the Land of Courtney. My kids have been pretty good today, and all three are still napping. I needed something to do instead of laundry!!

I'm Walkin' On Sunshine!

Woah-hoh! I'm in a great mood...for a number of reasons.

1) Is it absolutely gorgeous out today! After a frickin' freezing weekend (and preceding4.5 months) , I needed some sunshine. I have my doors open! It's breezy out, but the fresh air blowing through my house smells (and feels) so good. The kids got to play outside - without heavy coats, gloves, and/or hats - and that means good naps will be had!

2) It's April. Spring is starting to "spring" - there are birds chirping (I have seen some of the biggest doves and robins in the world today - they are HUGE), the grass is green-ish, buds are starting to pop out on trees. It's heavenly.

3) I'm getting my hair chopped next week! I found a very upscale salon that needs "Hair Models" - women who are adventurous enough to try something new. A "model" (in this case, moi) gets a free haircut (that would normally cost $50-$110). How can you beat that? The only "rules" are that there is a two-inch minimum cut requirement (but that is typically what I have lopped off my hair regardless), and they get to pick the style. The whole appointment is scheduled to take up to two hours. First there's a consultation with the stylists, then the washing and drying, the cutting, and then a final styling of the new 'do. I am so stoked! My hair is naturally curly, and therefore naturally frizzy. It's pretty gross on most days. I never know what to do with it, so it usually gets pulled up in some sort of clip or barrette. I am looking forward to a "real" haircut. And hey - it's free. If I end up looking like a total freak, I can wear a baseball cap over it. I'll post pics once it's all done!

4) Tomorrow is a MOMS Club day. I haven't actually gotten to see many of my Mommy friends due to the weather and sick kids. I can't wait to see everyone!

I need to go do something constructive with my few remaining moments of quiet. I really don't want to, though.