So, I realized the other day that it's been WAY too long since I entertained you with Drew-isms, so consider this an early Christmas present! :-)
(Drew spent Thanksgiving with his dad and I was at Karen's house. I called Drew to wish him a Happy Thanksgiving.)
Me: Happy Thanksgiving, Drew!
Drew: Thanks, Momma. Whatcha doing??
Me: I'm helping Auntie Karen cook!
Drew: Are you cooking the turkey?
Me: Yep, it's in the over.
Drew: Don't burn it, momma.
Me: WHAT? When have I ever burned the turkey?
Drew: HAHAHAHA!!!! I'm so funny!
(Yeah, I have a hysterical kid....rolling my eyes!)
(The following conversation took place while we were in the car, headed to the store.)
Drew: Momma, you can GO!
Me: Drew, I can't go. There are cars coming.
Drew: But, Momma, it's GREEN and that means GO!
Me: Drew, I'm turning and even though it's green, that doesn't mean I can go. I have to wait until either there are no cars coming or there is a green arrow. I don't want to turn and get hit by another car!
Drew: OHHH, that makes sense. Good thinking, Momma. I guess I'll let you keep driving, then.
Me: Uh, excuse me?? You'll LET me keep driving??
Drew: HAHHAHA...that's so funny!
(That sound you hear is me banging my head against the steering wheel.)
Drew: Momma, you want to know what my wish is?
Me: Sure, what is your wish?
Drew: I want to meet Santa Clause.
Me: Uhm, ok.
Drew: Now Momma, I'm talking about the real Santa Clause. Cause, you know the ones you see at the stores and you can take pictures with, those aren't the real santa's. Those are just big guys with fake beards.
Me: Honey, the real Santa lives up in the North Pole and I don't think you'll be able to meet him.
Drew: I'll meet him. I can set a trap for when he comes and I'll catch him! I'll fix a special trap at Uncle Monty's & Aunt Judy's house and when Santa drops off the presents, the trap will spring up and catch him!
(I think I need to be worried that he's planning on setting a trap and capturing Santa! AND, he's been thinking about this one for a while!)
Drew: Momma, I love it when Papa visits.
Me: I do too!
Drew: You want to know why?
Me: Sure.
Drew: He makes yummy pancakes and cooks them. I like Papa's pancakes better than yours.
Me: Oh you do? Why is that?
Drew: Papa doesn't burn them!
(Just so you know, I only burned pancakes ONCE and that was 4 years ago and that crazy kid of mine still remembers that!)
Well, that's it for now!
Merry Christmas!!!!!!
Love & Hugs!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Running around, and around, and around
Howdy.
The Fall baseball season has ended. I'm both sad and relived about that. Sad, because Drew enjoyed baseball and I have to say, I enjoyed watching him play. Relived because baseball season makes for some hectic times! I had a week where Drew had scouts on Monday, baseball practice Tuesday & Thursday and then a game on Saturday. I always said I was going to be a parent that wouldn't over-schedule my child and there have been times when I felt like I did just that. Plus, that doesn't take into account getting homework done, studying for spelling tests and getting our reading minutes in.
However, we survived and Drew is looking forward to Spring baseball and so am I! It's great for him to have an outlet where he can run off all his energy.
He also hit his first home run! I was so excited for him and I was cheering him on big time! (Yes, I know, I'm one of the loudest moms there. What can I say, I get excited!)
I just love this picture of Drew! It is so him!!!!
Well, that's about it for now.
Hugs!
The Fall baseball season has ended. I'm both sad and relived about that. Sad, because Drew enjoyed baseball and I have to say, I enjoyed watching him play. Relived because baseball season makes for some hectic times! I had a week where Drew had scouts on Monday, baseball practice Tuesday & Thursday and then a game on Saturday. I always said I was going to be a parent that wouldn't over-schedule my child and there have been times when I felt like I did just that. Plus, that doesn't take into account getting homework done, studying for spelling tests and getting our reading minutes in.
However, we survived and Drew is looking forward to Spring baseball and so am I! It's great for him to have an outlet where he can run off all his energy.
He also hit his first home run! I was so excited for him and I was cheering him on big time! (Yes, I know, I'm one of the loudest moms there. What can I say, I get excited!)
Well, that's about it for now.
Hugs!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Baking, Baking and MORE Baking
I've been MIA for a while due to my dad's visit. We try to cram so much visiting in when he's here, that other parts of my life are put on hold.
Dad left yesterday morning and I was sad to see him go. I've loved having him here and not just because he spoils me, it's nice being able to visit and hang out with him, but I don't think my waist line has been really happy with me. You see, my dad has a certain philosophy that he loves, "if a little does a little good, then A LOT will do A LOT of good." One aspect he applies this specific philosophy to is cooking, more specifically, I mean baking.
During the two weeks that he was here, he made the following:
1) 18 pounds of fudge...yes, you read that right, 18 pounds!!! (chocolate, white chocolate and peanut butter)
2) little lemon cakes (about a bite size and he made over 100 of them)
3) little strawberry cakes (again, about a bite size and he made over 100 of them)
4) little chocolate cakes (...are you getting the pattern yet??)
5) Homemade pancakes
6) Homemade waffles
7) Homemade biscuits
8) Monkey Bread (which I LOVE)
9) Chocolate goo (it was good!)
I mentioned once that I would consider his visit a success if I didn't gain 100 pounds, well, the visit was a success, on many levels! :-)
My freezers are FULL!
The list above doesn't take into account all the other stuff that he got for me. I have enough paper towels to last until after Christmas (again, with his philosophy...). I don't think I'm going to need to buy meat anytime soon. I'm set on toilet tissue, chips for Drew's lunches, peanut butter (again, for Drew's lunches) and I could go on and on. I have so much stuff, that I can't get it in the panty, so it's lined up under the kitchen windows.
My dad cracks me up, and I wouldn't trade him for anything!
Hope you all are doing great!!
Dad left yesterday morning and I was sad to see him go. I've loved having him here and not just because he spoils me, it's nice being able to visit and hang out with him, but I don't think my waist line has been really happy with me. You see, my dad has a certain philosophy that he loves, "if a little does a little good, then A LOT will do A LOT of good." One aspect he applies this specific philosophy to is cooking, more specifically, I mean baking.
During the two weeks that he was here, he made the following:
1) 18 pounds of fudge...yes, you read that right, 18 pounds!!! (chocolate, white chocolate and peanut butter)
2) little lemon cakes (about a bite size and he made over 100 of them)
3) little strawberry cakes (again, about a bite size and he made over 100 of them)
4) little chocolate cakes (...are you getting the pattern yet??)
5) Homemade pancakes
6) Homemade waffles
7) Homemade biscuits
8) Monkey Bread (which I LOVE)
9) Chocolate goo (it was good!)
I mentioned once that I would consider his visit a success if I didn't gain 100 pounds, well, the visit was a success, on many levels! :-)
My freezers are FULL!
The list above doesn't take into account all the other stuff that he got for me. I have enough paper towels to last until after Christmas (again, with his philosophy...). I don't think I'm going to need to buy meat anytime soon. I'm set on toilet tissue, chips for Drew's lunches, peanut butter (again, for Drew's lunches) and I could go on and on. I have so much stuff, that I can't get it in the panty, so it's lined up under the kitchen windows.
My dad cracks me up, and I wouldn't trade him for anything!
Hope you all are doing great!!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Drew-ism's & Baseball
Instead of a Soccer mom, I'm now a Baseball mom!
During Drew's first practice, he made a hysterical comment to me. That got me to thinking that it's been a while since I wrote a blog post on Drew-ism's. Well, here you go...
Me: Drew, you're doing really good!
Drew: I know I am!!
(As I said on Facebook, he doesn't lack confidence!)
During the last game, I MISTAKENLY thought I was helping by trying to give Drew advice. Two of the coaches told me to not coach anymore! :-) Then, Drew had to add his own opinion...
Drew: Momma, you need to keep your coaching to yourself.
(That stings!) LOL
Drew: Momma, why don't we have a goat?
Me: We don't have any room for a goat.
Drew: Sure we do, we can put it in the garage.
(He wants a zoo!)
Me: Drew, how is school going?
Drew: It's good.
Me: Is that all...what's happening, what are you learning?
Drew: School is fine. I ROCK, I know everything!
(Rolling my head!)
My dad is visiting again! Drew loves it because of several reasons...(in no particular order)
1) When Papa is here, Drew gets to ride the bus home.
2) Papa is an awesome truck that Drew loves!
3) Papa spoils us! He cooks and bakes and we have awesome food and desserts!!
(I'm afraid I'm going to gain all the weight back...oh well, just have to work out a LOT more!!)
4) Papa ROCKS!!!!!
Hugs!
Paulette
During Drew's first practice, he made a hysterical comment to me. That got me to thinking that it's been a while since I wrote a blog post on Drew-ism's. Well, here you go...
Me: Drew, you're doing really good!
Drew: I know I am!!
(As I said on Facebook, he doesn't lack confidence!)
During the last game, I MISTAKENLY thought I was helping by trying to give Drew advice. Two of the coaches told me to not coach anymore! :-) Then, Drew had to add his own opinion...
Drew: Momma, you need to keep your coaching to yourself.
(That stings!) LOL
Drew: Momma, why don't we have a goat?
Me: We don't have any room for a goat.
Drew: Sure we do, we can put it in the garage.
(He wants a zoo!)
Me: Drew, how is school going?
Drew: It's good.
Me: Is that all...what's happening, what are you learning?
Drew: School is fine. I ROCK, I know everything!
(Rolling my head!)
My dad is visiting again! Drew loves it because of several reasons...(in no particular order)
1) When Papa is here, Drew gets to ride the bus home.
2) Papa is an awesome truck that Drew loves!
3) Papa spoils us! He cooks and bakes and we have awesome food and desserts!!
(I'm afraid I'm going to gain all the weight back...oh well, just have to work out a LOT more!!)
4) Papa ROCKS!!!!!
Hugs!
Paulette
Monday, September 12, 2011
The continuing Adventures of the Single Mom...
Instead of Drew-ism's, I thought I would share some of the amazing adventures I've been having lately (can you detect the sarcasm here??). I have this image in my head, it's of a conversation between God and my mom, let me share with you (you need to hear this because it sets up the story I'm going to share!)
They are standing next together and are looking down at me. You would think they would have these amazing looks of love and pride on their faces...you would be wrong. They are actually rolling their eyes at me! Here is the conversation...
God: Paulette, I've told you and I'll keep telling you, please be patient. I've got it all under control. What are we going to do with that girl, Charlotte?
Mom: Why are you looking at me, you made her!
God: Well you raised her!
At this point, they look at each and just grin!
I just replay this image because when things get going so crazy and I don't think I can handle anything more...something "more" happens and I'm left standing there thinking "uhm...ok!" But here's the deal, God always takes care of it. Whether it's a friend giving me a hug, another friend calling me, or my dad buying me a new fridge (because apparently he didn't want his baby girl buying a perfectly good used one that I could afford, oh no, he has to buy me a new one. I've learned to just shut up and go along with it!), everything does work out.
Side Note#1: Yes, my fridge is going out!!! I think I need to start staying away from all things electrical! :-) At least, that is what one friend told me. But, like I mentioned above, dad is determined to buy me one and I'm going to accept it. Don't say No to a free Fridge!
I've been so Blessed in my life. I have some amazing friends here in Georgetown. One friend in particular (and she knows who she is!), has stepped in time and time again to help me. Either just by letting me vent, helping me with my car, helping me with Drew, or coming over and bringing me a bottle of wine when I get stood up TWICE in one weekend (yes, that really did happen to me!), she is ALWAYS there for me.
Side Note#2, Seriously, who in the world has been stood up TWICE in one weekend? I mean, seriously, once is bad, twice is, well I don't know what it is.... In addition to the car idols, did I tick off a dating idol in my past?? Oh well, it makes for some great blogging! :-)
I have a son that is a gift from God! Just seeing him smile and laugh makes me feel better. He has such a caring and compassionate heart and it's a joy watching him grow and develop. Being a mother is the biggest Blessing in my life and I thank God for it each and every day.
I have a church family that continually shows how much they care. My church family has given me their boys' clothes for Drew, assisted me with getting him in baseball and all the gear that requires, and they pray for both Drew and I! They are there with hugs and encouraging words for me and for Drew!!
My family! My family has stood by me, supported me and loved me, no matter what. I have a brother who has always had my back. Thanks to him, I have a sister that I've always wanted and not only is she a sister, but she is my friend as well. I have two beautiful nephews that I just adore and watching them play and interact with Drew is amazing. I have a TON of cousins and I mean a ton! They are AWESOME!! I have a dad, who although I tease and pick on, he is there for me when I need him. He might not talk much (I get that from my mom!), but he does the best he can and he never hesitates in telling me he loves me.
So, on days where all I want to do is sit and cry, I do exactly that, sit a cry, for a time! Then, I take a deep breath, square my shoulders and start walking forward again. I have times when I need to remind myself of all that I have in my life and that things good be worse. So, I just keep plugging away...like the energizer bunny or Dory, "keep on swimming, keep on swimming!"
Hugs!
Paulette
They are standing next together and are looking down at me. You would think they would have these amazing looks of love and pride on their faces...you would be wrong. They are actually rolling their eyes at me! Here is the conversation...
God: Paulette, I've told you and I'll keep telling you, please be patient. I've got it all under control. What are we going to do with that girl, Charlotte?
Mom: Why are you looking at me, you made her!
God: Well you raised her!
At this point, they look at each and just grin!
I just replay this image because when things get going so crazy and I don't think I can handle anything more...something "more" happens and I'm left standing there thinking "uhm...ok!" But here's the deal, God always takes care of it. Whether it's a friend giving me a hug, another friend calling me, or my dad buying me a new fridge (because apparently he didn't want his baby girl buying a perfectly good used one that I could afford, oh no, he has to buy me a new one. I've learned to just shut up and go along with it!), everything does work out.
Side Note#1: Yes, my fridge is going out!!! I think I need to start staying away from all things electrical! :-) At least, that is what one friend told me. But, like I mentioned above, dad is determined to buy me one and I'm going to accept it. Don't say No to a free Fridge!
I've been so Blessed in my life. I have some amazing friends here in Georgetown. One friend in particular (and she knows who she is!), has stepped in time and time again to help me. Either just by letting me vent, helping me with my car, helping me with Drew, or coming over and bringing me a bottle of wine when I get stood up TWICE in one weekend (yes, that really did happen to me!), she is ALWAYS there for me.
Side Note#2, Seriously, who in the world has been stood up TWICE in one weekend? I mean, seriously, once is bad, twice is, well I don't know what it is.... In addition to the car idols, did I tick off a dating idol in my past?? Oh well, it makes for some great blogging! :-)
I have a son that is a gift from God! Just seeing him smile and laugh makes me feel better. He has such a caring and compassionate heart and it's a joy watching him grow and develop. Being a mother is the biggest Blessing in my life and I thank God for it each and every day.
I have a church family that continually shows how much they care. My church family has given me their boys' clothes for Drew, assisted me with getting him in baseball and all the gear that requires, and they pray for both Drew and I! They are there with hugs and encouraging words for me and for Drew!!
My family! My family has stood by me, supported me and loved me, no matter what. I have a brother who has always had my back. Thanks to him, I have a sister that I've always wanted and not only is she a sister, but she is my friend as well. I have two beautiful nephews that I just adore and watching them play and interact with Drew is amazing. I have a TON of cousins and I mean a ton! They are AWESOME!! I have a dad, who although I tease and pick on, he is there for me when I need him. He might not talk much (I get that from my mom!), but he does the best he can and he never hesitates in telling me he loves me.
So, on days where all I want to do is sit and cry, I do exactly that, sit a cry, for a time! Then, I take a deep breath, square my shoulders and start walking forward again. I have times when I need to remind myself of all that I have in my life and that things good be worse. So, I just keep plugging away...like the energizer bunny or Dory, "keep on swimming, keep on swimming!"
Hugs!
Paulette
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