Bush Whacked

I got my hair cut this morning. God, I love getting my hair cut. I wish it grew faster so I could do it more often. We went to the farmers market this morning. C-man is now eating an entire churro on his own. Good thing there's only one week left. Beerman will be in Denver, so we'll have to do it as a duo. We geocached on the way home. Quick, simple one to get my fix. Then we spent time outside, until C-man actually laid down to go to sleep on the floor of his playset. It was cute. Beerman is now putting in a new steel door in our back. The old wooden one was as windy as a kite. I've got a ton of laundry to do, but took a break from folding to watch Lidia. She's my hero. Enjoy your weekend!

No Wonder They Can't Read

I've been criss-crossing the city a lot lately. There seems to be no easy way to get from one side to the other without going through the hood. And I'm not kidding, I actually got re-routed because of a triple homicide the other day. Anyhow, that's besides the point. It's recently come out that our reading levels in this state were the worst in the nation. And I think I've figured out one of the reasons why. Every single business ends with a "Z" when it should be an "S". Trendz, Clipz, Toyz... What's up with THAT? Because it isn't cool. Anyhow, enjoy your weekend. It's going to be beautiful!

Third Time in a Week

I have yoga again tonight. Hopefully this time will help me sleep. I'm skipping next week entirely because Beerman will be at the big beer festival.

So here's to triangle pose, the one I hate the most:

On a scale of 1 - 10

You know how they always ask you to rate your pain on a 1 - 10 scale when you're at the doctor? Well, today I'm at about an 8, with 10 being dead. Holy crap, I can barely move. One more day of this weather is going to put me over the top. I'm supposed to go to book club tonight, but I think if I make it home, I'll consider the day a success. Ugh.

It's Monday!

Woopee. The good news is my major project launched today to a rousing round of success. The bad news is I have to go to yoga tonight, when I'm still in pain from Saturday's edition. Ugh. It should make me feel better, though. Which is a good thing, because I haven't been sleeping the last few days I've been in such pain. Damn rain. I know, I know. I sound like I'm 184 with that statement. But, that's my life. In case you haven't been paying attention -- like most of this country -- almost 200 monks in Myanmar were killed yesterday. Today, 500 are being detained, and refusing food from the military. As a Buddhist culture, this is a BIG deal.

Beautiful Day

What a perfect day, weatherwise! We went geocaching in the Cedarburg area today. We went 4 for 4 and found some pretty great parks. C-man was loving the frogs and "crocodiles" in the water. (These days, everything is a crocodile to fight with his "swords" (sticks), since he's seen Peter Pan). My body actually hurts from yoga yesterday. Wow - I had a different instructor and it made a difference! I'm headache free, though, which is a big deal this week. So the UN finally decided to take notice of Myanmar. Useless... Work is going to be another round of craziness this week. Have a great one!

Happy Weekend

Holy Crrr-ap

What a week. I've been in work up to my eyeballs. Beerman has been coming home late every night because he has been too. Wow, it's been a LONG time since the weekend has looked this great. We went to the Brewers game last night. C-man only lasted until the 6th inning. Good thing, because it put us all out of our misery. In case you haven't been following the protests in Myanmar, this is an amazing blog about what's going on. I can't believe I'd be as brave as to put myself out there like this: http://ko-htike.blogspot.com/ Well, off to eat pizza and watch Finding Nemo with C-man.

Bust or Busted Up?

A day of a farmers market, Fox and the Hound and some (un)successful geocaching. We went 2 for 5. I got caught in a rose bush and completely ripped up my leg. Blood was everywhere. Damnit. It really hurts. I'd show a picture, but it's gross. Beerman and I are both still sick. C-man is up and running 100 mph like usual.

TGIF

Oh my, it's FRIDAY! Here comes a weekend of recovery.

20 Minutes of C-man

This morning, Beerman and I were joking about what C-man will be when he grows up. I said, "Why do we always think he'll do something exciting and big? Chances are, he'll be an actuary or accountant, or something boring." So I got to his school today, and his teachers said, "C-man is going to be a lawyer some day. If he doesn't get what he wants, he goes from person to person badgering you." So okay, a lawyer or a door-to-door salesman. Tonight I told him it was bathtime. He said, "No Mommy, I have 20 minutes yet." Where'd he get THAT? I have a voice again, which is nice. Beerman is now sick, though. It figures.

Mrs. Monty Burns

Beerman has decided we should purchase Point Beach so we could be Mr. and Mrs. Burns. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=664160 Anyone got a billion to loan us?

Shades of Green

I picked out a green shirt for the day. Appropriate, since now that I'm on antibiotics, I'm seeing all different shades of green. Nasty, but good to get rid of! I made it to work today, but whew, it's taking its toll. I have no interest in food. Interesting since I'm reading Peony In Love, and she starved herself, but anyhow, I won't be doing that. As soon as my throat doesn't feel like it has swallowed itself, I'll be back in business. Happy Hump Day!

I want to be healthy!!!

I'm home from work today again. I can barely swallow. Luckily it's not strep throat, but I'm still on 10 days of drugs for a sinus infection. Sitting up for more than a half hour gives me a splitting headache. I ate a donut this morning. That's pretty much it. Ugh... I want to be healthy! Back to the couch I go. I need a maid.

Put the Jack 'o Lanterns Away!

Okay, I'm passing on a Beerman rant. Look at the calendar. It's still summer. So if you have to buy your pumpkins, for God's sake, don't carve them up! It's going to be 80 degrees this week, and we will be forced to watch your kids' pumpkins wither and rot on your porch. So a little advice... put them away!

Sick -- Day 2

I now have a cat and a dog scratching around in my throat. C-man is still feeling like crap too. We made it to the farmers market for a churro and tamale. I've done a few loads of laundry. The good thing is we did manage to find a new geocache with my amazing new gps. I'm lovin' it.

Cat's got my throat

Wow, what a scratchy throat. I came home from work early. Beerman stayed home with C-man because he was one big ball of sweaty fever this morning. I had hoped to have a nice fun, outdoorsy weekend. Now, I just hope it's restful! Hope you enjoy your weekend!

Mom of the Year Award... Lost Again

I must be the only mom in the world begging her child to get off the toilet. God, that kid loves sitting there. Must be a guy thing. But I'm like, buddy, I want to go to bed! Enjoy your Friday!

Busy Week

I started yoga on Monday. Totally fabulous. I slept so great. Which is good, because last night I had book club with a new group. The book sucked, but the group seemed nice enough. But I had a coffee at 7 p.m. at night, which was a bad plan, especially when C-man was up barking all night and Beerman was up coughing all night. Ugh... I don't have anything planned for myself, so I'll be playing with my brand new slick-ass gps. It's soooo cool. That's sure to be this weekend's activity, since we haven't done it in ages. I can't wait until Monday yoga again! At least it'll give me something to look forward to on Mondays.

Oh my aching back!

Note to self: carrying C-man on your shoulders around a quarry does absolutely no good for your physical health. I hurt so bad today I can barely stand up. How soon can I start on those cancer-causing, infertility-inducing, pain-relieving meds? There's stuff spread all over the floor, and I can't even pick it up. Ugh... I'm ornery.