A Group Of Stahrs

Ten On Tuesday

1.  Today was 80s day for Mazie at school.  If you are friends with me on Facebook, you saw the picture I posted this morning before she left for school.  Mazie said that her first period teacher played some 80s music.  I asked what was played and she said, “She played a song by some group called Wham!.  It was pretty weird music.” Yes, Mazie, 80s music is different.

2.  Jacob is one week away from turning 6.  I have not yet started hyperventilating.  So there is a plus!

3.  His big party is on Saturday at Ariel’s Gymnastics.  He’s so excited that he has forgotten to ask for things other than generic cars (or any vehicle) and Angry Birds stuff.  He just wants his friends to enjoy the party.  And his specific cake.

4.  He has ordered a chocolate cake with chocolate filling and icing and chocolate chips.  He is calling it his triple chocolate birthday cake.

5.  Jamie brought home her science fair display board today.  It’s bigger than she is.  She is so excited about her project.  She will be testing different ways to make popcorn.

6.  I have an X-rated cake order for Saturday.  A lady called me to ask if I can put a tux on a certain male body part and put it on a cake.  I said I would do my best.  I think he turned out pretty spiffy complete with a top hat and rose on his lapel!  If you want to see a picture, email me.   I won’t post it here or on the cake site since they are family friendly.

7.  I am making a green velvet cake for the cadet birthdays in Jeremiah’s squadron tomorrow.

8.  Easter is coming.  That means Easter Ham.  It’s the one time of the year I make ham.  But more importantly, according to my husband, are the leftover dinners that the Easter Ham leads to…ham potpie and ham and green beans.

9.  My mom is coming to visit next week.  Just in time for our two-week Spring Break.  Maybe this break won’t feel like it’s so long!  If it’s nice, we are heading to the zoo.

10.  I get to go on a date next week with my littlest love in honor of his birthday.  There is another good point about him turning 6.  He is planning on Zio’s for dinner and then coming back here for his special star cake and gifts.

Ten on Tuesday

1.  Last week on 100s night, Jeremiah found out where our next assignment takes us.  We are moving to Utah in June.  I hope Hill AFB is ready for this group of Stahrs.

2.  The good thing about moving to Utah?  It’s only a 9 hour drive from Colorado Springs.  After not moving for nearly 6 years, I’d say that is a huge plus in traveling with 3 kids and 2 dogs.  Especially when 3 of those 5 are not fans of long car rides!

3.  I took Mazie to Target tonight to buy deodorant.  She told me a day or two ago that she thinks she needs it and doesn’t want to smell like some of the other kids in her class.  So we went tonight for her to pick a scent she likes.  She only smelled two before picking on she wanted.

4.  After we got home, I hid in my closet and cried.

5.  Not really, but I am so not ready for this body changing thing.  When I expressed my concern, my wonderful husband told me I should be happy that she came to me and asked about it.  I told him he wasn’t helping and continued to whine about how she isn’t really supposed to start this stuff for another year or so.

6.  Was asking for someone to join my woe-is-me-pitty party too much to ask?

7.  I think I would have done better with the bra dilemma.  I mean, if she’s anything like her mama, she won’t need one of those for a few years and that’s because all her friends are wearing them.  She won’t really need a bra until she has babies.  And she’ll probably start her period first.

8.  Oh, gosh, I just thought of her first period.  I better stop thinking now.

9.  Someone!  Anyone! Please figure out how to slow time.  NOW!

10.  I pinned a quote on Pinterest that stated, “Behind every great kid is a MOM who’s pretty sure she’s screwing it up”.  Please tell me I am not the only one who feels I am screwing my kids up all the time.  Please.

Ten On Tuesday

1.  Hello February!  It’s almost Valentine’s.  Are you doing anything extra special with your sweetie?

2.  I made the kids and Jeremiah red velvet heart-shaped cake pops.  I’ve never shaped them into anything other than little cupcakes so it was fun to see how they would do with the candy coating.  I was happy with them.  You can go to the business site to see them if you would like to do so.

3.  Jacob’s class celebrated the 100th day school.  They went all out with decorations.  I personally love the hat and glasses. 

4.  Mazie is looking forward to her first dentist check up without her braces.  It’s been a little over 18 months since her last one.  She’s looking forward to each entire tooth being completely clean and to her new retainer.  It’s supposed to have sparkles on it!  Who wouldn’t look forward to that?

5.  Jamie received the Student Of The Month Award for Music out of all the third graders for Music.  She’s very proud of herself, as are we.  Her picture will be displayed on the board with other students of the months in the other discovery classes for the whole month!  And, as you know, Jamie doesn’t really want the praise but she’s happy someone recognized her.  So praise away…just don’t say it to her .

6.  Jeremiah had dinner at USAFA tonight for 100s night.  That’s right, graduation is right around the corner!

7.  I am on week 5 of the Insanity workout.  To say this workout is insane is an understatement.  But I’m enjoying it actually and I certainly feel stronger.  Aside from not being able to lift my arms or bend over without crying during the first week, it’s been a good experience.

8.  I’ve made the primal fudge from pinterest.  Twice.  It’s a huge hit.  I adjusted the recipe a little by using special dark cocoa.  Yum!

9.  Jeremiah and I went to see Identity Theft this weekend.  We highly recommend it!

10.  I also finally saw The Avengers.  I think I would really like to be a hammer wielding super hero and give Thor a run for his money.  I think I’d look good with a hammer.  It’s better than turning into a green monster when I’m angry !

Happy Tuesday!