Yard Work - Fun

September 13, 2006



I can't believe it has been a week already! Where has the time gone? Well, this weekend I was yelly and grumpy - PMS. Isn't it great?

Monday Faith and I did some running after we took Connor & Ian to school. Connor got his Birthday card from Harlyn and got a $30 gift card. He got an airplane you pump up and it flies when you throw it. He also got a Lego jet. Ian wanted something so I let him get a Star Wars transformer. Faith got a little Lego car and lip gloss watch.

Tuesday the same, but she ate breakfast with them first. I cleaned the house up. We got the boys. Ian was a bit grumpy when he got home. We trimmed some bushes in the back yard that was blocking the school zone lights. And I trimmed one that was attacking the alley! The boys played and the evening went fine.

Today we walked to school. The boys ate and went off. Faith ate and we went home. Today I worked on the outside of the house! I could clobber my kids some times for the mess. My aunt would have killed me! It is neat and clean. I called my mom to see if I could come and get the lawnmower. I took her out the TV she is going to use in her other room. Silly for it to sit in my cupboard. Faith and I banged for 5 minutes on the door!

After that we stopped by 1st National hoping to redo my loan, but it looks like it is a no go. It is funny. You have too much debt to get a loan, but without the loan you can't get out of the mess!

Anyway, I mowed the lawn and alley way. Picked up the debris from the bush. The yard looks really nice! I am banning toys from the back yard! Lets see how long that lasts.

Today the boys have chess club! They will be done in about 35 minutes. I figure I would go to the school in a bit and be there early, just in case. We'll see how it goes. It is the first time for an after school activity for them. Mr. Glover will be there, so I am okay with that.

Well, I have to help Faith finish dressing! SM MacLeod

Connor's 10th Birthday - 9 Sept 2006

Connor's 10th Birthday!

Connor loves butterflies.

A new sleepingbag

Airplanes to paint!

Checking out my brother's butterfly net.

Grandma helped put Connor's new tent together.

And Papa's B-Day too

Let's eat!

Missing Her Brothers

Wednesday, September 06, 2006 9:17 AM

Connor had a great day yesterday!  He was really happy. Had problems with being hungry, but Ian did too. Difference is Ian's teacher doesn't allow snacks and Connor's said he could bring one. Ian had a good day too. He likes Mrs. Royer's daughter, Madison.

Faith and I got some present wrapping done after she ate breakfast with her brother. In the van on the way to leave she said, "Momma, I miss Connor. I miss Ian". She isn't used to being without them this much.

She and I ran to the Dollar Tree and got her something and the boys something, but she snuck into Ian's room, opened his and broke it! I wasn't happy. She got in trouble and sent to her room. So, when Grandma arrived she was cranky big time and went to sleep. (Unfortunately, she still woke in the same mood!)

Grandma stopped by before her appointment about her ribs hurting. She has to get x-rays today at 1pm. I found the seat covers she wanted for Tonya's car on ebay and found Papa's shoes at Payless on line. So, that helped.

I guess their roof leaked with all the rain and went in the wall and all over the floor. NOT good. Something else they need to fix this month, which was a big bill month for my dad and my folks are in the hole of the donut, which is ridiculous, for her Medicare. That idea is ridiculous.

I am in trouble again this month. It is unbelievable, but the good thing is, all the bills are paid and we need nothing until the next payday. I just need to behave and stay home!!!!!

Faith and I went to WM after we dropped the boys off. (Connor took Madison a rose. Silly boy.)

We got Jap new cat litter and food and hope that helps the litter box issue! He used it and covered it up! We are off to a good start! Home now. Mom will stop by again to pay for Tess' car seats. Need that back in the bank! Faith was coloring/writing and now she is "reading" a book!

SM MacLeod

Sept 2, 2006

September 02, 2006

We walked around the Cottonwood Festival. Faith bought a fuzzy spider on a string and Connor got a rubber band gun. Ian got a rubber band bow and arrow.


The rest of the day the boys played. Papa stopped by and got his money. The kids watched some tv and played some more! I cleaned, picked up, and put my school stuff away. I got bummed when I was putting the school stuff away.


I called Jim; he was getting ready to send Connor's package. Then I talked to Tess for a bit. She was at work, bored. I think she will love it when she gets going in it. The guy who she liked, who I think will train her, will be back this next week. She will be happier then, I think.


It is raining now. The boys are doing their checklists and Faith is terrorizing Jap. I think I will get my books caught up now; work on the pictures I need done; and mostly get back to my writing!  And, of course, Faith and I will do some learning stuff too!

SM MacLeod

Et tu Connor?! - 1 Sept 2006

September 01, 2006

Last night we attended Ian's open house. He was so excited and proud. I met Mrs. McGoldrick's husband, daughter (19), and granddaughter. Dakota her youngest was in the class next door and the kids went to tell him hello. Ian is doing well.


Then we met his teacher for the afternoons, for Science, Social Studies, and Math. She said he does very well, especially in Science. His subject.  He loves her class. He was very happy last night. Connor has said he wants to return to public school.


We met up with an old friend of theirs, Jordan, and I talked to his mother. We saw April, but I didn't get to talk to her. I did buy a school T-Shirt (Bobcats) for the boys and Faith as well.


After talking to Connor a few times more he was certain he wanted to return to public school. I don't like it, but I think if they continue to learn from where we left off I won't complain.


This morning we all went to the school for breakfast. As the children ate I took Connor's papers to the office. After Ian went to school, we went to the Special Ed building. Faith played as I filled out papers. Then Ms. Mitchell came and we filled out the preliminary IEP papers for Connor. He will be getting retested for the Speech and Occupational Therapy, and Academic Eval since he is about to turn 10. That is the age.


Well, we ran several places today getting Connor's supplies. I took He and Faith to Sonic and got Ian some as well. They talked to their father today. The evening was fine. I was a bit short tempered for some reason. Ian wants to go to bed, so I am off.

SM MacLeod

No Cavities! - Aug 28 2006

Monday, August 28, 2006 / 8:05 PM

This morning we took Ian to the dentist. I can't believe it no cavities! Not a one! That is so great & so unlike their mothers' teeth! Thank goodness! J Ian wasn't feeling too well, but I took him to school & his teacher said he had a good day, so I guess it was okay. He was worn this evening.

Faith took an hour and a half nap today. She looked much better after she woke up, not to mention being her ornery self! J Tess was here. She was looking really worn today.

I did better on the eating, but I wish I had never "fallen off the wagon"! It seems harder. But I have new cat books (Mysteries of course!) and I am going to go start one! J

SM MacLeod

31 - Jim helped Papa.  Papa's finger got squished. I got my denial papers from Social Security.  Jim got Arby's for dinner. Faith was sick all day on my lap L. She has never been sick like this. I rocked her the entire day. She retched most of the time. My poor baby. Jim worked on the bushes! Yeah! Apparently, my dad nearly lost his poor finger! Had to stitch it! Parents! J

Just a Good Week :) - 22 Aug to 26 2006

Just a Good Week :)

Aug 22, 2006 - The boys had counseling with Donna. She said they were doing fine! J

24 - After taking Ian to school, Connor, Faith & I went to WM & home. Connor is giving me grief @ school work. We got it done & Faith & Connor went to the dentist. All good! J Connor got fitted for a spacer. We went & got Burger King & went to Kmart. I got the boys 2 shoes & a sleeping bag for Connor's birthday. I need to pick up Ian in an hour.

Saturday, August 26, 2006  

Today has been a good day really. The children have played well, without much fussing. Tess stopped by; I had a few things for her. I have picked up. Cleaned my room a bit. Redid some of the containers in my kitchen; I got new containers. Really, I haven't been too productive today. I simply haven't really wanted to! J

Ian lost a recess yesterday during school. He had written his spelling on his hands and we didn't get it off and it was just too tempting to look at. He will retake his spelling test on Monday. He has a dental appt Monday as well.

Dr. Fiszbein called last night. He thanked me for the call from Senator Domenici's office. He thanked me for my support and was trying to be overly helpful in re to the boys, but they are doing well for the most part. I am pretty happy with them & for them.

My friend in England had a scare with her youngest boy. He lost consciousness and was out over a minute in the ambulance. He came to when they were nearly there. She is really concerned, poor girl. I told her my horror story with Connor eating the D Con at 2 yrs.

Connor is playing, Ian is building and Faith is terrorizing the cats! Everyone is happy & doing well! SM MacLeod J