Easter 2012!

The Demon spent the weekend with his dad but we had to dye some eggs before he left.  But first, I had to hard boil the eggs.  If you know me, you know that hard boiling eggs is not on my short list of skills.  And, the following pictures will show that...

haaaaaaaa!  This is what happened when an egg cracked in the water (I didn't realize it was cracked) and the egg flows out and boils outside of the egg.  Who knew?  I'm sure many people.. but this was a first for me.  I was nervous to eat it but it was good.

Is it just me or does the yolk actually look like a chick?  Normally it doesn't take much to make us laugh and this was no different.  We were cracking up at this crazy mistake.

After we composed ourselves we started dying!  I just love dying Easter eggs. 

Saturday was a total lazy day for me.  I may or may not have lazed around in my pajamas, wasted all day watching A&E, finally took a shower and then put some clean pajama's on and watched The 10 Commandments.  

Sunday my brother, sister-in-law and nephew came down to celebrate Easter.  Nothing says Easter dinner better than Popeye's chicken!  Well, I'm sure a big spread including ham, taters and pie may  be better but that's now how we do it around here.  Hey!  I haven't eaten meat all Lent.  I wanted Popeye's.  While I could have taken loads of pictures of the food, this is what caught my eye...

This was my Grannie's plate.  Finished plate.  I mean, that's all the sides that she wanted!  In fact, the Beast asked her "how many green beans do you want?" and she replied "6."  He counted them out!  So funny.  I guess she didn't want to fill up on anything other than the delicious chicken.

The Demon came home at 4pm and found his Easter basket and then took a small basket over to my Momma.

The Demon has been asking for the Maximum Ride: Manga Series ever since I showed them to him.  I have to throw out a huge "Thanks!" to my friend Corinne for introducing them to us.  He was happily surprised!

Weeks ago my Momma asked for white chocolate.  I told her she had to wait for Easter!  She, too, was happy.

Finally, my brother helped me changed over some broken door knobs for me before he went home.  I also used an electric drill for the first time of my life!   All in all it was a great weekend.  

The Demon has his spring break this week.  In order for him to earn fun time this week he has to complete some school or housework before I come home from work.  I don't want him to not enjoy this break but I also know that he needs to still have some accountability for his past grades.

Here's hoping to a happy compromise this week and we're able to have a little fun.

Top Ten V.13

I don't have anything too witty to say to introduce this Top Ten so I'm going to just jump right into the fun!

01.  I have been waking up every.single.morning with a headache.  I know part of the problem is my clenching (I really need to wear my mouth guard) but I think another huge part of the issue is not have a good pillow.  For years I have always bought cheapie pillows and they've been just fine.  I thought, maybe, if I shell out a little more than $5 for a pillow I'd see an improvement.  WELL, I shelled out $10 for a pillow (which I think is more than I ever wanted to spend on a freakin' pillow) and I've had not much relief.  I guess I'm going to have to break down and spend some serious dough on a pillow.  If anyone reading has any idea of a great, comfy pillow.. I'm open for suggestions!

02.  It's been over a year since my Momma has been next door and I still have random empty hooks all over the place.  She took quite a few of her pictures with her and I've yet to really look for replacements.  I saw this picture (below) and thought it matched really well with the paint color, and it was cheap, so I broke down and got it for the second floor hallway.  I really need to head to Big Lots or a Dollar Store to try to find some random (inexpensive) artwork.

03.  Hmm, is it normal to have fire extinguishers in your home?  My Grannie has never had one but growing up my step dad equipped our house with 2.  When I was about 12, the one in the kitchen came in handy since I did catch a paper towel on fire and thought I should carry it to the sink.  Well, at that age, I was unaware of the fact that - once picked  up - the flame would engulf the paper towel and head straight for my hand!  I dropped the paper towel on the wood kitchen floor.  So much drama!  Really, it was far too much headache for my lame chicken noodle soup that I had insisted on making all by myself.  But, in a panic, I grabbed the extinguisher and sprayed everywhere.  (that stuff is a nightmare to clean up)  That extinguisher hasn't been serviced since.  The second one was on the second floor ....

... however, I have no idea where it went.  Should I consider replacing it or just remove this plastic holder?  I know I should replace it given our track record of catastrophes around this house, but is it normal?  Do you have them in your house?

04.  Yesterday, despite taking my B12 and multivitamin, I was exhausted all day.  I did fight taking a nap which is a plus.  Hopefully today will be better.

05.   What ever happened to the Catholic "ole reliable" grilled cheese on Fridays during lent?

There has to be a better meatless option to switch it up for these kids on Fridays during lent!  Fish sticks?

06.  Yesterday we woke up to some snow!  It wasn't much at all but it made the drive into work pretty.

07.  Last week I showed off the chalkboard menu and complained of how difficult it was to write on the freakin' thing with chalk.  I couldn't find chalk pens anywhere so I went to trusty Amazon.  They were quickly delivered and I must say, I LOVE the results.

(the smiley faces indicate that I'm on my own for dinner)

Not only are they easy to write with but the colors are so vibrant and they don't wipe off without water.  Um.. I just realized I spelled Saturday wrong. LOL  That's great.

08.  Each week the Demon does his own laundry.  He then is supposed to fold it and put everything away.  He is also supposed hang up his school clothes.  I took this picture Monday.  He did his laundry and put everything away Sunday afternoon.

Seriously?  ( I find myself saying "seriously!!??" a lot with my kid. )  Where in the world are his uniforms for school?  What am I going to DO with this child.  Geez.

09.  I find myself having less patience recently than ever before. I'm very moody and short with everyone.. more so than my usual short tempered self.  I need to make a conscious effort to work on this situation because I really do not like being in a negative mood all of the time.  I'm pretty confident that people around me would appreciate a happier, more positive chic.

10.  The school sent home registration forms for the 2012-2013 year.  Argh!!  I have to put up $100 if I want to preregister the Demon for next year.  If I don't, I don't get the discounted rate.  However, it's non refundable.  Which means, if he doesn't get his little butt in gear and bring those grades up and I decide to throw him into the public school system, I'm out that $100.  I've shown him the forms and informed him that it's entirely up to him, and his dedication to improving his grades, on whether or not I fill it out and send it back to the school.  I hope he takes me seriously because if I put up that money and he doesn't come through?  he's going to be repaying me that $100!

Completely Unprepared.

Why didn't I go to the grocery store and stock up for a meatless Lent?  Grrrrr.  This is what I've been living on since Wednesday...

Weight Watchers Three Cheese Ziti meals.  While they are one of my favorite frozen meals that WW has to offer, I am already sick of 'em.  I need variety but the only other meals I have stocked in my freezer include meat.  Speaking of Weight Watchers, this week I've bombed with this diet.  I'm pretty sure I'm not going to weigh in this week.  I know stepping on that scale and seeing a big gain is going to frustrate me to the point of no return.  I know this is my fault.  I know.  I know.

Tonight I'm heading to dinner with some of my good friends!  I am very excited to have some girl time.  Tonight will be the one and only time I have to will "cheat" on my Lenten promise.  This year the second sacrifice I have chosen to do is no eating after 8pm.  So far, it's just as hard as I was expecting it to be.  I've gone to bed hungry and have woken up starrrrving.  And, it seems that we all choose to go out to eat during Lent.  For the past few years we have met up and each time I've had to cheat.  But, if I'm going to burn in the fiery pits of hell, I will do it for these ladies!

Finally, I want to leave you all with a very awkward picture that was taken last weekend.  The Demon came in and requested my presence in the backyard.  He and the Beast were playing basketball.  I should clarify.. they were shooting hoops, because, (as this photo indicates) I'm not sure the actual game of basketball was being played..

And, because we all know that my mind is similar to that of a 13 yr old boy... I busted out laughing!

Enjoy your weekend.  I am kid free and plan on sleeping.  A lot.