I am speechless

WU wants to bring home two birds....like we don't have a big enough zoo already. Don't worry he did get rid of the chinchillas he used to have.

My name is LynnMarie thus lymalu...makes sense to me. And in my defense (lame though it is) I have 1 GLH, 1 diva, 3 Chicharons, 1 Abuelita, 1 WU, 2 dogs (both lovable dumb mutts), 1 tank full of fish, and 3 church callings. And most importantly up till now a secret fear of bloggging.

Sisterhood

So, the 3rd sister finally shows her face! We've (Carrie and I) been hassling her to post on our blog, but she has been too 'busy'. We are 3 sisters out of 6 kids. I'm (Maren) the oldest, Lymalu (she can tell you her real name if she wants) is the 3rd kid, second sister, and Carrie is 4th kid, 3rd sister. The 4th sister is 5th kid and is married, no kids, has a job. We have 2 brothers, 2nd and 6th in the line up. We 3 sisters live in 3 different states, but do a pretty good job of staying close. Thank heaven for technology. I remember the days when lymalu and I were setting timers and saving pennies to talk long distance and then contemplating hiding the phone bill!:) We talk too fast, love chocolate too much and adore our families. We love each other, and now, have found yet another fun thing to stay in touch and have fun together. Yay for sisters!!

Am I the Yes Woman?

So I said Yes again and I will probably regret it. Chicharon2 wanted to participate in a extra-curricular program called DI, and you guessed it, they needed a parent volunteer. That's my cue. He did DI last year but after it was over, he vowed to never do it again. That lasted till they passed out the sign up sheet.
In my defense I am NOT going to the PAC (think PTA) meeting at the school tomorrow. They are looking for a new treasurer(been there), secretary(done that) and committee chair in charge of fund raising(no way). Just the thought makes my head hurt. I think that will be my excuse to miss the meeting. I will have a migraine tomorrow.
I am actually home alone today, of course abuelita is here. But no kids, chicharons and divas are at school and the extras are with their parents. GLH and WU are at work. The house seems empty and very quiet. I should probably clean something. Instead I am blogging and may take a nap. I say that, but in reality I will spend my free time doing laundry and planning for our Webelos den meeting tonight.

Today is about perspective

I am the #2 stay at home mom sister. I have one GH. I have 1 diva and 3 chicharons. During the day I watch extras to help with money. Today as I was listening to them play, my youngest chicharon was explaining in great detail how this game they were plying was going to go. He was the dad, the only girl would be the mom, the other boy would be a brother and the youngest would be the dog. Right off the bat I here the extras complaining. I thought the complaint would be from the youngest, why do I have to be the dog...instead the boy assigned the role of brother was mad because He wanted to be the dog. It is all in your perspective.
The WU ( who lives in the basement) like to watch Biggest Loser with the diva and chicharones. So the other night the chicharon3 goes up to GH and says well at least you're not as fat as that guy on our show. Perspective...we all need some.
I was venting (okay complaining) to a friend about how chicharon1 just won't turn in homework or classwork and just seem determined to fail 6th grade. Then I was blessed with perspective when she told me about a mutual acquaintance and how her daughter that age would probably be repeating 6th grade but it was because she has been too sick to go to school and was having gallbladder surgery. Perspective...he may yet fail but isn't sick.

Glass Half Full

Positive affirmations are the theme of the day! It's been one month since TGH got laid off and the honeymoon is over. Christmas went well, thanks to the prayers and donations of many of you. Now, we are having a little post-holiday letdown and trying not to let it get us down! I recite about 5 positive affirmations everyday to myself and then about 3 of those out loud to TGH. We cannot afford negativity now! We must remain standing, remain strong, remain faithful. When I feel my little boat rocking, I recite to myself: Stand up, suck it up, walk it off, take it like a man (although I'm not sure who that man is) straighten your spine, keep on keepin' on. Is that enough cliches for one sentence?

the "Death Fabric"

Some time ago the Professor read that Search and Rescue people call jeans the death fabric - I guess because they stay wet and aren't actually good for survival and all that. Anyway, the Professor LOVES to mention it to people. So the other day, all his bro's and sis's were getting ready to go skiing. I wasn't in the room but I was listening to them getting ready, trying to find snow pants and gear for everyone. I could see just where the conversation was heading and I found myself smiling and thinking, wait for it, wait for it. Then sure enough, there was a pause and I heard the Professor begin his speech. "You know, search and rescue people call jeans the death fabric." haha! I just love that man!!