Every once in a while I just need to have a pointless, useless, unintentional post and get a good brain dump out there.
1. Hudson has his first dentist appointment today. It was scheduled for a few weeks ago, but we had to reschedule because I couldn’t get a babysitter for Hayes, and I really didn’t want to bring Hayes along to Hudson’s first appointment. So we’re going today. Wish us luck!
2. This brings up a reminder that it has been shamefully long since my last regular dental check-up. I know, Mom, I just need to do it. I’m not nervous for the actual appointment. I’m just worried that the hygienist will shame me for letting a year go by without an appointment.
3. After four years of marriage, I think Todd would tell you that the things about me that drive him the craziest are 1) I leave drawers slightly cracked open instead of closing them all the way. I have absolutely no idea why I do this. 2) I take off my shoes and just leave them where I took them off.
4. The things that drive me craziest about Todd are 1) His old school BlackBerry and the fact that the keys are so loud when they click. And that trackball! So loud. and 2) He loves going to sleep with the TV on, and likes for it to be loud enough so that he can hear and make out what is being said. I don’t even want the TV on at all.
5. I love those little quirks.
6. We had to bring food to two parties at church this weekend and I brought this cinnamon roll casserole and these crack potatoes. You all need to try both of these…. stat.
7. There was a major closet clean out this weekend. I only kept things if 1) they fit and 2) I love them. I did, however, hang on to all the clothes I wore for our wedding weekend. I just couldn’t get rid of them. I donated 90% of the stuff I purged, but I may have a Facebook sale for the rest. Please notice all the dry-cleaning bags that were hanging in my closet. And notice the orange and purple Jam bag from 2001? Oh, the treasures that you find in a closet clean out.
8. Preschool starts next week. I know Hudson is so excited. I’m just not quite ready for our summer to be over.
9. With the start of school also comes the start of all of my TV shows. Homeland will be back soon!
10. Hudson does a wild amount of screaming at his brother. Really, their favorite activity is to just chase each other through the house. Our little house that we’re quickly outgrowing has become an indoor track. Hudson chases Hayes, Boudreaux chases Hudson, and Fiona chases Boudreaux. And mommy needs a nap.
11. That’s about it for today. Toodles, poodles!
I love your sweet family. Will Hayes be starting MDO at all? It sure would be nice for you to get a break from both boys at once. Julia starts next week and I just can’t wait. Is that bad? 😉
Ha! That’s not bad at all, M! 🙂 Hayes will be going a couple of mornings a week to the same school where Hudson is going. It will be nice to have some “free” mornings to clean and run errands and work on projects. Both boys get out at noon, so it’s a good amount of time, and they’ll be home for lunch and naps!
I love the brain dump posts. Jon leaves his shoes in the doorway so i trip over them. Drives me bonkers. I leave clothes piled on the bed…that we then have to climb into. Drives him nuts.
Um, I will be making those crack potatoes asap! They sound amazing! Is it weird that they sound like a breakfast food to me since they are made with hashbrowns?
Your two quirks? Yea, I do both of those. Those would actually be on B’s list for me as well!
Cannot wait to make the Cinnamon roll casserole and the crack potatoes! Can’t help but love the quirks of each other. Hope you’re recovering from your busy weekend.
What’s a jam bag? Like a fanny pack?
They were purses/handbags from 2001 (?) and they were leather and had initials on them. Here’s one if you are interested in buying one 🙂 ha!
http://www.valuebags.com/-p-86597-c-1969.html
I just had to say that the visual of number 10 is absolutely precious. A sweet, vicious cycle indeed. 🙂
Ha! It is sweet, and noisy, and vicious 🙂 But we love it!
ok, stupid question but if you freeze the crack potatoes do you bake them first? Sounds delicious!
I have no earthly idea, but I’d guess no. They take about 10 minutes to assemble, so you really don’t even need to put it together and freeze it before baking.
I made them a few months ago and froze half before baking. They turned out really well when we ate them.
I love your brain dump posts. I must have missed the memo on jam bags. Is it like a purse?
Elizabeth, here’s a retail JAM bag if you want one a decade later 🙂
http://www.valuebags.com/-p-86597-c-1969.html
Everyone and their mother had this bag and if they didn’t have this one they had the mall kiosk knock off for $12. These initial bags were everywhere!
That cinnamon roll casserole looks AMAZING! 🙂 Cannot wait to try it!
I love your dump posts! My boys are the same ages as yours and I feel like all I do is referee all day!! My oldest likes to push, wrestle and holler at his little brother! Not sure how to make him stop. If you figure out anything let me know!!!
Closet clean outs are so interesting. It’s funny to see what other people hang on to!
Love these posts! I had a Jam bag! That’s awesome! Hope the dentist appointment went well!
3 and 4 must be part of men are from mars women are from venus bc it’s the same in our house!
I do the shoe thing and I HATE that about myself.
I made the Crack Potatoes for my Bible study group last night, and they were a hit! So easy to prepare and delish! Thanks for sharing!