I'm just in it for the candy...

So I don't get way into Halloween.  Never have.  Probably never will.  (I know, what a bad mommy)

The decorations I have, are either art projects I made as a child (yep, elementary school), or were purchased at the dollar store.  Oh, oh wait....we did make some napkin ghosts last year...saved them and they are hanging again this year.  Go me!

(I focus WAY more on the "eating" side of the Holidays--I'll post some pics and recipes later).

This year, while all the kids friends are talking about their costumes, my children really haven't bothered. 

We've had a few scattered, "What am I going to be for Halloween?" 's but after a few, (shrug) "I dunno.  You'll find something, I'm sure" 's, they have stopped asking.

It's a good thing they are so easy going (and not too opposed to "recycling").

Other than a few "harrumphs" and "no fairs" from G-McBabe for not making him a "Mario" costume (which he only mentioned yesterday)...things have been fine.

After going shopping in the toy room, we finally have things figured out.  G-McBabe is going to be a ninja (again).  I purchased that costume 2 years ago at an AFTER Halloween sale.  It's still functional and that counts in my book.  I think Little Red is going to be "a somewhat tattered Spiderman" (you know, like what he looks like in the movies AFTER he has been beaten up a bit? or at least that's what the 3 year old costume looks like), Little Rob is going to be a pirate (just like last year), and Mr. Golden Locks is going to be a very cute froggy (all of my toddlers have worn this one).


I just really don't care. 


I mean, let's be real....I'm just in it for the candy (don't tell me you don't "sample" your kids treasures...ore eat most of it like I do....bad mommy).

...and, you know what, my apples don't fall very far from this particular tree either.  They really just want the candy too.

We have a "trunk or treat" tomorrow night.  I'm so "Thrilled" to be going.  :)

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I have a confession....

I love this book set.

Little Red got it from one of his grandma's for Christmas last year.  He loved it....but we didn't fully utilize it until a few months ago.  And now...we can't get enough of it.

It comes with 4 titled books....If you give a moose a muffin, If you give a mouse a cookie, If you give a pig a pancake and If you take a mouse to school.  The book is also jam packed with recipes, activities, science expiraments and a CD to boot.

The CD is our favorite.  It plays each narrated story, plus tons of fun songs.

I'll admit....I love to sing along with them.  They are fun and silly....and to my utter disbelief and surprise (I mean, really!)...not annoying.

This jewel has hardly left the player in our car for MONTHS!  (I say "hardly" because daddy is not as much of a fan as I am. he he he...He prefers Metallica or sports radio)

It perfect for long car rides, errands, and when I have to run into the house (with the engine off, of course) and take "so and so" potty, and then "so and so" has to go, and then I forgot this, and forgot that.....you get the idea.  Keeps them happy....and without complaint (mostly) when I am "stuck" talking to some other mama through the car window for hours on end.  :)

I HIGHLY recommend it.

Stocking Stuffer, maybe?  Or for the Grandkids Christmas or birthday?!?

I've seen them at Costco (a while ago) or you can find them at Amazon.com HERE.

Happy singing along y'all.

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Now, Roberto and I are headed off to, yet another, bombers football game.  Darn it all, though.  I never did get out to Goodwill to get all decked out in my green and yellow.  Oh well...I will most likely visit the "students section" again.  It was just way too much fun last time!

Can't wait...

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"It takes a village....."

Somehow when we went from three to four boys,we also went from "normal" to "side show".

And let me tell you....a trip out in public with my brood is never very far from just that.  

Let's just say that we attract A LOT of attention.

I'm not gonna lie.  When I see a mom walking through a store with a long line of duckling waddling behind, I stop and count them....doesn't everybody?  It just that because mine are all of the same gender....and BOYS in particular, we seem to turn a lot more heads.


I thought I would entertain you with a list of comments I frequently hear....and my responses:

Q:  "Are 'these' all yours?"
A:  "Yep"...or "Sure are"...or, more often than not, "(sigh)" (usually followed by a "get back here", "stop touching that"or "leave him alone.").  It all depends on the day, # of errands run, or the "time of the month".

Q:  "4 boys!?!?!" or "4 boys, huh?" (depending on the persons level of shock/disbelief)
A:  Again...."Yep ('unless I lost count somewhere back there', I think to myself)"

Which is almost ALWAYS followed by one or all of these: 
"Wow...you must be a busy mama"..."You've got your hands full".....or "God Bless You!"

To which I respond:
"I sure am"...."Yes, I do".....and either, "He sure does" or "He's gonna have to"

But my favorite is...

Q:  "HOW DO YOU DO IT!?!?!?"

The reason I love this one so much is because people are usually caught off guard by my answer.  Which is either...

"One day at a time"....or....."Not very well".....or, my usual "go to"......"I'm medicated."

This last one almost always sends the "questioneer" into a fit of nervous laughter.  Their not sure what to say, so they just laugh.  And I laugh right along with them.  When the laughter finally dies down, I usually follow up with a, "No seriously....(pause)....I am."   (then they are really at a loss for words.  I'm sure they are thinking....Did she really just say that?)


And this was true, until almost 2 months ago when I had the brilliant idea that maybe I should come off said medication.  3 long weeks later I was "free" from them....and now, four weeks after that, I am going back on.

Picked up my RX tonight....tomorrow's the day.

I'd like to say it's because I "need" them, or "can't cope" without them.

But, in reality, it's because I have missed using that particular comeback at the grocery store.  :)
 
hardy har har.....


Okay...no really....in all seriousness...it's just better this way.

I've decided that my boys deserve the "best" mommy possible....and unfortunately, this mommy needs a little help in order to be "on her best".

You know the old African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child"?

Well...it's true.....and it just so happens that in our village resides Mr. Anti Depressant and Mrs. Anti Anxiety, too.

And you know what....we like them and we are grateful for their contribution.

Here's to hoping that they are just as helpful as they were before.

Wish me luck!

 (for a more "in depth" and far less silly read about my decision to "go back on" anti-depressants, you can visit me at Methodical Musings of an Unbalanced Woman sometime tomorrow (no, I haven't posted it yet so you'll just have to stay tuned).

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L.I.C.E is a four letter word

I mean....literally....and figuratively, too.  At least it is in our house.

It's naughty....very, VERY naughty.  

Why?...because when you say it mommy get's all scared and anxious and starts hyperventilating.  And her head starts itching.....really bad.

At least that is what happened the day we found a little creepy, crawly, egg laying nasty in G-McBabe's hair about 18 months ago (just a few weeks after Mr. Golden Locks was born).

(see here)

 But let me tell you, things haven't changed a whole lot.

A few weeks after the start of school, we got the customary "lice" letter home one day.

You know, the "it's that time of year again when we typically see an increase in head lice" letter?

I hate that letter.

But....not more than I hate the "Nits (lice eggs) and/or lice have been found on a couple of students in the 3rd grade" letter.

That letter came home today.

For a few seconds I thought about falling apart.  (Breath, breath, breath).

Instead I just did a little scream inside......

"AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!

Why now?  I'm not medicated (at least not for a few more days).

How do you expect a "sister" to deal with something like this unmedicated, y'all?

SO....NOT....COOL!"

I looked at the paper....I looked at G-McBabe.....and then I said,

"You do realize we are going to have to do a head check today, right?

"Yeah.....(sigh)....I know."

Poor kid....he knows his mama all too well.  Let's face it....she can be a little psycho.

We FINALLY got to it tonight just before bed....

Luckily....so far, so good (all heads checked, all heads cleared).....and I didn't even panic, at least not more than once.....or twice.  :)

We ended the day with the "do not share hats or coats or scarfs talk"....the "stuff your coat inside your backpack talk" (what are they thinking making kids share cubbies?)...the "I know you love your friends but just don't get too close to them" talk.

Oh....and I prayed.....HARD!

I think we have it all covered.

Did I miss anything?


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