Great way to deal with a wet diaper

James' buddy Joel was over the other night and Jr. would not leave his side. He was trying to get into the dryer and kept telling Joel it was "stuck". Joel followed Jr. downstairs trying to interpret what he wanted. Uncle Joel un "stuck" the dryer for him.....thanks a lot. Safety first at the Wadsworth house!!

April Fools!!

Man o man...I think that we definately outdid ourselves this year. Last night I stayed late to close the books, and to get some people around here for April fools day. I made several flavors of Jell-o and put all of the new sales guys office stuff in it (yummy).

Jasmina's desk was covered in snow (and I mean covered) and some silly photos placed all over the office.

My desk was completely cleaned off and a manequin was humping my desk.

New projects

Toni is coming tonight to get the bug jar quilt pattern and material. It was a miracle my mom found it as easily as she did. I finished a dress for myself....but Toni was laughing so hard when I tried it on....I don't think I will post any pictures (at least not with me in it).

I am halfway finished with lil James quite book, I am sure he will be 4 by the time I really get it completed. Both my mother and grandmother gave me new scissors for my b-day so I am sure I will be cutting out a lot of new projects soon.

Toni and I have still been getting together every (almost) Monday night to sew or just hang out if anyone is interested in joining you are more than welcome.

Happy Freakin' Wednesday!!

I was fooled into thinking today would be a good day. Both kids slept all night in their OWN beds (a freaking miracle). But that was about the high so far!! I went downstairs after my shower (that did not include my 2 year old this morning, yippee) to iron my shirt. I was finishing up the last sleeve when I noticed some stain that did not come out in the wash on the sleeve (you know the LAST piece I was doing). Had to start over on another shirt (I hate to iron). Moving on to finish getting dressed and find a necklace. I found the one that I wanted (again yippee) only to find it tangled with every piece of jewelry imaginable (and some I did not even know I had) Great....................so after 5 minutes of trying to be calm and get it untangled...I just pulled really hard on the last few necklaces to get it free (never liked those ones anyway).

Katie was badgering me the whole time with some silly handout James and I got when we went to the Shark Reef in Vegas. "what is this fish?", "Is this a Shark?", "What is that?", "Where do these live?", "Is this a Jelly fish?", "Whey do they call them Jelly Fish?".....Seriously the cops should use her to interrogate suspects...I will admit to any crime in the world just to get her to STOP asking questions!!! Then Jr. comes in with a yogurt (where in the hell that came from?) and was desperately trying to get the lid off to eat it (already 10 minutes late at this point). I am screaming like an enraged orangutan at him to "Put the yogurt down" as I can vision in my head the unbelievable mess that will ensue if he does manage to get the lid off.

I grab him under one arm and the yogurt in the other hand and haul off out the door. I set him down by the car door to open it and.....he takes off running ( I swear this kid runs like Dash from the Incredibles) I drop everything (purse, keys, diaper bag, yogurt, coat) and take off after him. Nothing gets you going in the morning like sprinting across the lawn in heels after a 2 year old.

Late again to get Katie to school, but rest assured I received the speech the ENTIRE way "It's okay Mom, I don't blame you for making me late. I am used to it now!"

Nothing like a shot of adrenaline with a side of GUILT for breakfast......should have stayed in bed!

Happy Wednesday!

It is amazing how horrible sisters can be!!! I flash back to all the rotten things that my older brother did to me....it is a miracle that I still talk to him. Katie is on this new kick to make it her daily mission in life to torment and tease Jr. to no end. The other day Jr. had a little black ant crawling on him, he was checking it out, not scared....until Katie came along and FREAKED out yelling "SPIDER...SPIDER...SPIDER" Of course her yelling and carrying on like an enraged orangutan really helped matters with the 2 year old. He would not sleep by himself or get down on the floor for a week.

She did the same thing in the bathtub with him the other day and ,of course, scared the pee right out of him. It has taken me days to get him to go near the tub. I had to shower with him, constantly holding him off the tub floor. Thanks Katie...gotta love sisters.

Viva la Vida-Third Time!

Just scored tickets to see Coldplay in July! The Gorge Ampitheatre in Washington...sweet. Overlooking the Columbia River gorge...outdoor concert, Chris Martin, no kids....what could be better. VIVA LA VIDA

Coldplay win Song of the Year for "Viva La Vida" during the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2009. The band also won Best Rock Album.

Sew Fun

Hannah Montana PJ Pants
Toni's Apron (sorry I forgot it last night)

My knee length coat

Here are some of my finished projects

Expired Milk

http://vids.eonline.com/services/link/bcpid4037511001/bctid7021762001
Holy crap I was laughing so hard I could barely speak... Could have been because it was late.

Check it out.

My Little Rock Star

Christmas started out bright and early with both kids ready to go at 7:00am. My grandmother was coming over to watch the kids open presents. She called about 7:20am and had hit a horse!! I thought for sure she was crazy, but sure enough she hit a horse out wandering the 4800 S. this morning. It messed up her car pretty good where she hit him, but luckily only damage to the car and not Nana. We went on a search for her (she was confused and did not know where she was) and found her just down by Galleria street. It is the horses fault so no ticket was issued. We did sing a new version of "Grandma got run over by a reindeer" on the way.

All that time, money and preparation...to have everything opened in a flash of 20 minutes. Katie seemed happy with all her gifts and clothes, and Jr. was done once he opened the cars and cat toy (2 year olds are easy to please).

Jr. got a neat little guitar from Santa. It plays some cool tunes and he has been rocking out all morning. Check out the future Rock Star!!

Sewing Night

Toni and I have been getting together for Sewing Night every Monday. I tell you if we miss for any reason...my kids are devastated. She has finished several cute projects (which are posted on her blog) and I have had a wonderful time getting to spend quality time with an old friend. Both of my kids are glued to her side from the moment she arrives. We have missed two weeks now with the holidays and....we all can't wait for Toni to get back.

Above is Toni combing Katie's hair after her bath. She let her do it without the usual screaming that happens when I even look at her with the comb.

Jr. Surgery #2

Well Jr. had surgery again yesterday to put tubes in his ears. He is doing great. It did not slow him down for a second. We had to be there at 6:45am and he was super perky and ready to play with all the toys in the various waiting rooms at Primary Children's Hospital. His left with the anesthesiologist with no crying or problems. Hopefully this will be the end of the endless ear infections that we have been dealing with since early October.

Viva la Vida-Second Time!!

Again they put on the best show!! I was skeptical that the Energy Solutions Arena would be any good...but it was a great show. We were very close to the stage this time which made for a completely different show. I am totally addicted to LIVE music. In talking with an old co-worker of mine, he described the feeling of live shows as the "Thread". The thread that bind complete strangers together....I always thought he was just a silly old hippy, but there is some truth to his statement. Sitting in a giant arena filled with people from all over....joining in one common interest. I sat next to the cutest little boy, maybe 10 years old at the most. He was so excited to see his first concert. In front of us, a couple that had also been to the Vegas show. It is a really nice escape from reality for a couple of hours. Too loud to think about all the other thoughts running around in my head, just focused on the show.

I took about 200 pictures and some video too. Here are a few of my super hottie Chris Martin.

NKOTB Rocks!!

Well they still got the "Right Stuff"!! This concert was sheer comedy!! The people were PRICELESS. The stage setup was so cheesy, I laughed for two hours. Natasha Bedingfield opened for them, she has a really strong voice.

They changed at least 25 times throughout the show, had 4 hoochy dancer chicks, and the stage was pure rock and roll. Complete with steam, rising from the floor entrance, and of course FIREWORKS. They played a host of their classic NKOTB tunes and the crowd (including me) was singing right along. They stopped several times and were laughing that they cannot believe how many people still know the words.

Highlights were 1 minute of Donnie Wahlberg shaking his hot butt on giant screen TV, Jordan rising up on stage with the wind, steam and of course his shirt open to expose the beautiful chest that lies beneath.

Pure comedy and a great trip down memory lane.

Halloween Pictures

Here are a few from my work party Trick or Treating. Jr. was sick and having nothing to do with his costume (he was going to be a punkin). More to come.

Halloween....

Halloween is over and November has just begun. Halloween was pretty crappy day for me. Here is the rundown:

• Woke up - late
• Baby woke up with a fever (guess those antibiotics are NOT working AGAIN)
• Katie woke up mad...cuz it was LATE!
• Ran around like a crazed maniac in half of my Halloween costume trying to get all the stuff together for school, babysitter, and trick-or-treating.
• Left half dressed, NO makeup...mad.
• Katie left her coat, had to stop mid driveway to run back (swearing) to get it.
• Finally get on the road to school.
• 8:38am Katie crying because she is late
• Mommy turns around to yell at her....HITS A GARBAGE CAN (yippee)
• Katie crying because mom broke her mirror
• 8:40am arrive at school...jump out to attach wings and horns.
• JR. crying in the car because I am outside and Katie is crying.
• Sit back in the car and.....split the BUTT out of my tights (you have got to be kidding me)
• Rush to the babysitter to find her no where in sight, probably at the school for the parade (hmmm wondered why there were so many cars)
• Unload the baby with her husband who is going over to the parade.
• Rush across the street to my mother's to apply makeup
• Drive like a manic to Harmon's for dry ice (cauldron), crushed ice (office party), new tights, and headache medicine.
• Mom calls...she is taking sick baby back to the Dr.
• 12:00 pm Office party....did not win AGAIN!! Why is it that a guy in tights will always trump a cute costume??
• 12:30 Mom calls...baby had to have two shots of antibiotics
• 1:30 Babysitter calls...Katie is missing.
• 1:45...Katie found.
• 3:00 Office trick-or-treating
• 4:30 start month-end closing....as everyone else leaves.
• 6:00...finally done.
• Pick up sick baby
• Home to ignore the door for hours

Why did I get out of bed? Will post pictures later

My Big Boy

Well, the baby is finally out of the crib. I bought him a big boy bed last weekend. He has been doing great sleeping through the night and loves his car sheets. I am getting really lonely in my big bed all alone. I am so used to having a little person come and join me mid-evening, it is hard to get used to. I even had him in bed by 9pm last night...it is a miracle. I had to lay with him for about 15 minutes until he stopped wiggling around and Katie stopped talking to me. I guess I will have to get that pair of dogs I have always wanted to fill up the space in my bed :)

He is getting so big and so is Katie. They both have birthdays coming up next month...how time flies.

Monday Night Sewing

Toni and I are planning a Monday Night get together to teach her to sew. Anyone who wants to join to just hang out or do scrapbooking or whatever....let me know. We will have to post some pictures of her sewing masterpieces.

Ghost Town

So if you are contemplating seeing this movie or not...see it!!! I have not laughed that hard in a LONG TIME. I had full on tears streaming down my face during parts of this movie. 5 stars in my book.

Jack Johnson

I can almost make out which dude is singing....oh yeah it is the teeny, tiny one in the red shirt.
My fellow concert groupies...my older brother Mike, his wife Julie and their 4 year old daughter Rissa. She loves Jack Johnson from the Curious George soundtrack. Mike promised her that she could go to the concert when he came to town. She took my extra ticket as James did not have any interest in sitting on the lawn.

She was so good and had a lot of fun shaking her little bootie to the music.
It was the most crowded that I have ever seen the Usana Ampitheater. We had spent an hour and a half in the car going 4 miles from Mike's house to the concert. We ended up parking in the super overflow (right on 5400 South and just on the West side of 5600 South) then hiking all the way to the gates to get in. It was really sitting room only on the Lawn and ALL the seats were completely full. It was a beautiful night and the moon was almost full rising over the mountains. Not a bad way to spend a Monday night.