Published on August 1, 2007 By Texas Wahine In Blogging
The boys started back to school today and the baby is asleep and my house is so quiet. I have lots of work to do, but I don't want to wake the baby so obviously the only thing I *can* do is play online and eat leftover cheesy bread. Obviously.

I am hoping this year will be a good one for the boys. Xavier's teacher seemed really nice and I told him so and I told him that he should try to make a great first impression. I am hoping he will get his year off to a pleasant, productive start so he can have a successful, happy year. Last year was rough for him and I would like to see him excited about school and not feel like his teacher hates him.

He said he had a tummy ache this morning which I attributed to nerves. I hope I don't get a phone call letting me know he is in the office puking his guts up.

Orian seemed a little off his game this morning, so I hope he has a good day too. We had to register this morning since we were away during regular registration and they ONLY let you make it up and get class assignments the day school starts. I was prepared, though, and neither boy was late to class.

Only a few more months until Adrian is home. I saw all these daddies with their kids, and I am mean and thought to myself, "Soon it will be your turn, jackhole." It has been far too long since we've had a daddy in this house.

I asked Adrian for a new washer and dryer and he asked how the money situation was. I said normal. He said I could use the money I'd saved to get them. I said what money. He said no washer and dryer. I said but I need them. He said instead I have to use a washboard and clothesline. I said I have to buy those things. He said no make them. I said I have to buy supplies to make them. He said whittle them out of things around the house. D'oh!


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on Aug 01, 2007
You best get whittling, because we both know whatever the husband says goes!

Funny back and forth, hoping your kids have a great day that translates into a great year.

And, when the baby is asleep, the alternative to playing online is napping, which I recommend! Unless you're hungry, then cheesy bread is the only thing you CAN do.
on Aug 01, 2007
Ummmmmmm wait till Adrian gets home, then go on washing clothes strike till you get what you need. Let him deal with the boys and dirty outfits and the kids screaming they do not have anything to wear. Let his clothes get all funky till he breaks.

If that does not work, close your legs. keep em shut. heh heh heh
on Aug 01, 2007
Jythier: LOL. You know how much I go for THAT (being bossed around by a man, or a woman for that matter, haha).

The nap is a good idea, but it's too early for that here. Of course now she is awake and causing trouble, as is her plan. Hehe.

MM: Aww, that's mean! Hehe.

I actually just got a call from FTD asking for him. Apparently he ordered me some flowers and the local place didn't have the right ones so they needed to know if they could substitute something else. The lady was so apologetic for ruining the surprise.

Isn't he a sweetie? I can't not wash his laundry now, haha.

I DO want a new washer and dryer but really the problem is the house. The vent for the dryer goes up and out instead of out, so it gets clogged easily and birds try to make nests in the vent pipe.

Freakin' Army housing (and yeah, I know, I'm free to move anytime).

on Aug 01, 2007
Hahaha....great story about your hubster.

Y know, TW, I don't post here a lot, because mostly all there really is to do is smile, and that doesn't require a response. I really appreciate your military spouse composure - you're an absolutely excellent lady. Now start whittling. /duck
on Aug 01, 2007
Sad that a kid so young could have such a negative view of school. I hope he has a good year so his ideas will change. I'll look forward to the update, and hopefully it won't include puke!
on Aug 01, 2007
TW,

Just a suggestion...when you get a chance to shop for a new washer, if you can, try to get a front loader. They are AWESOME! They use less water, less detergent, and you can put in bigger loads. Yes, they cost more, but they are worth it!
on Aug 01, 2007
wow. is it typical for kids in the states to go back to school so early? Kole still has more than a month until it's time to go back, though the break for summer began June 28th.

I hope that the boys like school this year. It really means a lot for them to feel comfortable in class, also because it makes you as a parent, feel comfortable leaving them there.

Naptime is the right time for your own time.

Nic
on Aug 01, 2007
I hope they have a good year in school too. My kids go back on August 20! Usually they would be going back today too but they received an extended vacation state-wide!

You know how to whittle?!! You guys are hilarious! Kisses to the little dumplin! [Izzy of course!lol!]
on Aug 01, 2007
Enjoy the silence! I hope both the boys had a good first day back and this marks the general mood of the term for them.

As for nap time, in my books, any time is good nap time. Take advantage of it while you can.
on Aug 02, 2007
Nickyg:
is it typical for kids in the states to go back to school so early? Kole still has more than a month until it's time to go back, though the break for summer began June 28th.


In some places (like Hawai'i) where the weather is a little more temperate, they start earlier. They also get out a little earlier and take slightly longer breaks. Several places in the deep South, where the summer weather is VERY hot, they get out in May, but start back up in August. Around here, we start the Tuesday after Labor Day and finish around the middle of June.

I know of several school systems that still give students 1 - 2 weeks of in later September/early October to assist with harvest duties!
on Aug 02, 2007
On the laundry front... I have a couple of suggestions. Whe my BIL's kids came to live with us we lived in anapartment that had a washer and dryer so we didn't have one. We found a local shop that sold used/refurbished washers and dryers. I paid $250 for the (unmatched) pair, used them for almost 3 years and sold them back to the guy for $25 each.

I'll second Gid's suggestion on the front loader. Right now I only do one load a day (I am sure that will change in a few months) but I have noticed a difference in the water bill and how clean my clothes get.

What I would do though is your homework if you choose a front loader. They are not all created equal and sometimes paying more isn't worth it at all. i.e. I bought the smaler size but it has all the same mechanics and shock absorbing capabilities as the larger model. This way it can't be over stuffed to wear out the mechanics. We all do it ... you just have to stuff that king sized comforter into the tupperware sized washer.
on Aug 02, 2007
I asked Adrian for a new washer and dryer and he asked how the money situation was.


Isn't that why God made star cards?

Only a few more months until Adrian is home. I saw all these daddies with their kids, and I am mean and thought to myself, "Soon it will be your turn, jackhole." It has been far too long since we've had a daddy in this house.


That cracks me up. I felt the same way when my hubby was deployed. It got to where I was giving the evil eye to any couple, anywhere. How dare they be TOGETHER? It's just wrong and not fair. I even was going to skip a church dinner because of the couple situation. A friend said how can you not be in the mood for fellowship? (unsaid, you heathen - lol) and I told her I couldn't deal with happy couples. She later told me she stayed away from her husband the whole night and I didn't even notice. Oops.

If that does not work, close your legs. keep em shut. heh heh heh


Yeah, like she doesn't want it just as bad after he's been gone for how long? That's all they will do for a while. Who cares about laundry? Now go watch Cartoon Network boys and only knock on this door if someone is bleeding from the head.

I still have four more weeks of summer and fighting brothers. Enjoy the silence. I don't know what to do if it stays quiet for too long. I just have to blast the TV so I can function. I shut down in silence.
on Aug 02, 2007
OR: Wow, that's a really nice thing to say. That means a lot.

straniera: He didn't puke!

Both boys had a great day. And today was good too. He seems really excited about school this year. His teacher has dragon doo-dads and Halloween decoration shrunken heads in her classroom, LOL. His kinda environment.

Gid: If I do end up getting a new washer and dryer (and I think we may have to since Adrian will be an E6 when we move) I will definitely look into front-loading. Anything to make the never ending parade of laundry easier to deal with!

Nicky: Glad to see you!

We have a weird schedule here. They get out in early June but go back in late July-early August. But we get more breaks. Spring Break is two weeks.

And I do love me some nap time!

FS: Thanks!

I don't know what I would do if the boys went back in late August! I was ready to get them out of the house for a few hours a day!

I actually did whittle a bar of soap when I was teaching Xavier knife safety for Cub Scouts! Hahahaha.

Izzy's kisses have been dispensed! Thanks!

Maso: Thanks!

I hope you and Toni are well. I know you've been super busy.

Chaos: That is really interesting! Thanks for sharing that info.

JJ: That's really good to know!

I actually had a problem yesterday where I stuffed too much in the washer and it got all twisted and I damn near tore my thumb off trying to make it right. Haha.

Right now I'm shooting for a dryer, but a washing machine would be great too!

How are the little ones? I need to see new pics!

Loca: LOL. So HE'S the one responsible for that? Haha.

I'm glad I'm not the only one to be crabby to couples and daddies. I mean, it's not like anyone is doing anything wrong by existing and going about their lives, but sometimes it does suck and hurt to see happy little families doing happy little family things.

Sorry you're still on summer break, but you know I feel your pain, haha.
on Aug 03, 2007
I hope you and Toni are well. I know you've been super busy


Yes, we're both doing really well, apart from a tenacious viral infection we've both had for a few weeks now. As for being busy, well it is about to get even more so. The band has just got a residency at a local venue, which means we'll be playing every Friday night from now until November. I'm really going to need a holiday after that, let me tell you.
on Aug 03, 2007
How are the little ones? I need to see new pics!


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