Dads Rock Too Share Café

Augh, I've been so busy lately. Haven't had time to post in forever. Well I have to reschedule T's allergy testing, just found out that N has family picnic day at preschool at the same time as T's allergy testing so I'm rescheduling.

Lauren, I giggled a little at your preggo comment. Can't believe you are already so pregnant. I feel like I just found out!

Jess, how far along are you - how many weeks? So glad you ended up having a fun bbq.

OK, I need to take a nap. Going to a bbq with my in-laws later today inclding the SIL so I need to be on my best, most rested behavior.

Hope all the Share Daddy's are having a great fathers day!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO OUR SHARE MEN!!

My heart is with those of you who celebrate with kiddos in your heart and not your arms.

Aimee~ Yes, you have been missing for a while! She's getting super close to introducing this little one to the world!! We're glad to have you back though!!

Laura~ I like your napping idea, and yes...you must be at your best for a cookout with inlaws!

Ansley and her dad are off having a great time today. Who knows where they ended up because the list of possibilities continued to grow!! I know that they're going to enjoy a BBQ with friends later this afternoon so...

My plans include homework.......baby steps! Maybe I'll catch a nap in the afternoon hours too. We'll see how the day goes.

Jessica- Maybe I should share my centipede story with you.

Laura- Good luck with the SIL, and can I say I laughed out loud at your comment on my blog. You funny honey, I live on a rock.. no a pebble- we have one of everything.. one hospital... one Costco...

Lorena- Ugh, facebook drama... no fun! I cringe to think the bugs in the jungle!

Tracy- Enjoying your nap? I'm assuming you prioritized it.

Lindsay- We might just have to check out the movie. Gonna stalk your blog.

Aimee- You've been missed and seriously momma, I'm still in shock!! That'll be two twin expectin' mommas on Share now! (Liam's Mommy also expecting twins!)

Everyone napping, sans moi, I wish I was a better napper. I'm an awesome vegger... but junky napper. We're going to the outdoor part of the Maui Film Festival tonight... love watching movies under the stars. Should be a good relaxing time.

Lauren~ Of course, I prioritized the napping and homework schedule!! I'd have it no other way!

Now is when that "priority" bites me in the butt because Ansley is home and I still haven't finished my homework. Oops!!

Do ya'll ever do things that drive you crazy!? I know that sounds crazy, but seriously....I do things that absolutely drive me insane, but yet, I'm too lazy to fix it. What is wrong with me??

Hey Ladies!
How did I possibly miss every post in the cafe so far?!? I know I've read some but guessing I wasn't logged in.

Things here have been crazy but I'm looking forward to life slowing down over the summer. (and finally getting more SYS time!)
Seems like every time I turn around something breaks in our house. Been limping our computer along for a while, had to get a new a/c system last week, and now our drier is broken! I think I'm going to scream!

Jackie~ I'm pretty sure you need to pack and bag and come stay with me for a while until Brian gets all of that broken stuff fixed!! Mini-vacay!!! It's great to see you here though...I've missed you!!!

Okay---I feel like I might explode! I realized this morning that next week is our last classes for the summer semester. Great huh?? Yeah---except for the fact that I have to finish ALL assignments this week before Sunday because of Ansley's birthday party and birthday next week!!!

I see no naps in my future......

Jackie- Howdy momma! Doesn't it just always seem if it's not one thing it's another?!

Tracy- I'm right there with you... this is also I feel my last week to get everything done before there's no more time! I'm actually glad it's still Monday!

Yes, that's right. I'm glad it's still Monday! There is too much to get done this week for it to go by quickly!

Lauren~ Maybe it's because we "check out" of life for part of next week......

"I can't think about that today, I'll think about that tomorrow....tomorrow is another day." (Insert MAJOR accent!!)

Tomorrow is going to be a NO NAP day Gotta get things done and done well. Ugh......I'm gonna miss that nap!

Anyone watching "The Bachelorette"? I liked this dude (Ryan) when he first got there....you know cheering for my GA boy, but he's shown his true colors and I'm so happy for her decision!!! (Sorry if I just ruined it for those of you who TiVo! )

I need a dog sitter while we're on vacation. Anyone want to keep my sweet boy for the week?? The friend who kept him last summer can't because her house is listed with a realtor and she doesn't want to run the risk of having to show the house and it not being spotless. (Yeah--polar opposite of me! )

Tracy- Totally, we're checking out and checking in to the Hyatt! Thank you baby girl!

Seriously, why at 2:30 in the morning did the dog decide to come in an puke on the floor right next to me. Run of the whole house... has to puke on the floor riiiiiiight next to me. I'm evicted out of my own room to the living room couch because while the smell has been replaced by Resolve and cleaning supplies... it's still gross!

Lauren~ Ugh.....I feel your pain. That's the time that Tibbles like to get sick too. Really??? All day and nothing until 2 a.m.??

Okay---so slept later than I meant to. Not all together bad because hey--I must have needed the rest. Anyway, nothing is getting done. I have been reading a book that I have to complete for a presentation for next week so that's good, but....you know how that feels.

Also got news from another professor that he's good with my "double dipping" and using resources from my research to complete his assignment! Yes!!!!!!

Ansley has cheer camp this afternoon so hopefully I can get some things accomplished while there are no interruptions.

Donna??? Where are you???????

Donna is probably still hungover from her birthday!

Lauren-Double ick! I can't clean up that stuff without gagging and puking myself! I feel your pain...

Tracy-Yay for the good news!!! Hoping you can get things accomplished while Ansley is at camp! A nap sounds sooooo good right about now! Too bad I still have 4.5 hours of work!

Okay---so Ansley's at cheer camp and I'm on here again....

Go ahead and mark me down for EPIC FAIL!

Aimee- I wasn't cleaning it up! I left that job to hubby.

Well Happy belated birthday Donna!

Tracy- I'm right there with you... should be leaving for work now....

Lauren - Checking into a hotel sounds good:) Sorry the dog got sick in the wee hours of the morning. Bummer for hubby (clean-up).

Aimee - How are you doing?

Donna - Happy Belated Birthday!

Tracy - Yay that you get to use some of the same resources! Hey, why not, right? Your good to get permission though just in case.

We are in Day 2 of summer camp for Mr. T and it's going well:) Took him to his FIRST baseball game last night and he did GREAT! So, did the D-backs, they WON! He was happy eating his R's (Rasinets) and of course I was sure to make them last. He was happy clapping along and looking at the big screen. We were upper level nose bleeds section ($2 tickets for teachers), but right behind home plate. Last night was a big deal for us:)

Sweet picture Lindsay! I hope you're keeping a journal to capture these wonderful days- especially for T.

Came home to someone's BBQ chicken crock pot recipe... and I had forgotten I started it, so it was a doubly special surprise! Smells delicious!

Lauren: Lol, it's as if these kiddos were brought up on islands with all the water love! Oh wait....

Jackie: Ugh on all the stuff breaking! Makes me kinda glad that we're renting. Though my dryer did smell kinda funky last night, think some lint was trapped somewhere and went away when I vacuumed part of it up.

Lindsay: Aww, looks like a fun family trip, love it!!

So stinkin' excited! Our new pastor's wife invited me to this "single parents" retreat this weekend at the campground, it includes deployed military spouses too. They have people to watch the kids while the moms or dads hang out and do our own thing. Even people to watch the babies at night and make sure they're sleeping. Ha, like Elim's gonna go down for anyone but me, he'd scream bloody murder if anyone else picked him up in the middle of the night!

Stacy, that retreat sounds like so much fun. Maybe Elim will surprise you!

Tracy, want me to come get you organized? You know I love to label things and don't get me started on spreadsheets

I'm at work, it's 1:30am and I'm falling asleep... It's going to be a loooooong night

Stacy-I hope you have a great time at the retreat!

Laura-Wake up!!!!

Lauren-Dogs have the worst timing! I think I would have thrown up right next to the dog!

Lindsay-Great picture, glad everything went well at the game!

Alex is at Sea Turtle Camp this week at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, yep, the home of the famous Winter the Dolphin! I have never seen her happier, she even gets to go snorkeling all week during camp! I told my husband that we feed into her obsession with animals! I'm okay with it, it makes her happy!!!!

Laura- Oy, I don't think I could ever do an overnight shift.. unless they were paying me to sleep on the job.

Stacy- Retreat sounds nice- how are you doin' sans Charles? I can't even imagine.

Katie- We've got an animal lover over here too... I can think of worse things for them to be into.

I can't believe it's already Wednesday!

Lauren~ Me either.....! Wasn't it just a few minutes ago that we were posting that we were happy it was Monday because of our long to-do lists???

Stacy~ That sounds fun!! They'll probably be like the baby whisperer or something.... My luck, they'd be able to get all of the kids to do better than I get them to do!

Laura~ I'm not envying you at all! Can't keep my eyes open on regular work schedule, much less a night shift!

Lindsay~ Fun!!! I love baseball games!!

Katie~ I'm sure marine biologists get paid pretty nicely too. You're looking at a good nursing home when you're older!!!

Today's Ansley's last day of cheer camp and they do a mini exhibition of their "skills" at the end of the session. She's super excited for me to see what she's been working on, and Yay--I'm done with the dentist in plenty of time to do just that!!

I didn't read anything, I'm sorry. I will.

Just know.

It's. So. Hot.

98 according to the news, 104 according to the car. Blah.

bbl...

Tracy-I was at the dentist on Monday and all I could think of was our discussion every year between which yearly appointment is better!!! I bet Ansley looks so cute cheering!

Liz-Holy hot!!! It is rainy here, so it is staying in the 80's.

Lauren-This week is flying for some reason! We leave Monday for our annual RV trip!

Just got news that 98 degrees is reuniting and will be performing at the big concert that I am going to in August! Boy band mania, I am going to be in heaven!!!!

Katie - Have fun on your RV trip! That movie has been on a lot recently too:) The boy bands concert sounds like fun!

Liz - Although we don't have a lot of humidity, just know that I UNDERSTAND:) Nothing like an ice pack in your lap while driving around!

Tracy - I bet she had a good time at cheer camp:)

Stacy - That could be an interesting time out. Is it far from your place? I know about those repairs. Our A/C unit needs some repairs to avoid replacing the whole thing. Just waiting for the cc statement to close to space this stuff out:)

Liz~ Boo for mega heat!! It's hot down here too and super humid, but it's par for the course!

Katie~ You and your boy bands!!! Where is the RV heading this summer?? I'm sure you're coming near me when I'm out of town. Text me and I'll tell you about another Share momma that will be moving to the ATL soon.

Ansley had a great time at cheer camp and did well with her exhibition!! Love watching all of the little uncoordinated girls out there!! She also started a thing for the summer at our church called W.O.W. (Wild On Wednesday). The best way I can describe it is Field Day on Crack!! It's crazy, but super fun for anyone who participates!

Finished my three tests that are due tomorrow at midnight!! Yep--you heard right, I DID SOMETHING AHEAD OF TIME!! Only 7 more assignments to finish between now and Sunday!

Katie: Love that Alex is having such a blast at camp, can you adopt me so I can go?

Lauren: I'm doing ok! It's hard keeping up with the house and stuff without the extra help at night and with dinner but eh, whatever, it'll be clean eventually.

Tracy: Aww, yay, I bet that was fun seeing all that she's learned! Look at you doing stuff all ahead of time!

Lindsay: It's about two and a half hours or so from here!

Ugh, so Elim's had another molar pop through today. Since the 13th he's had three pop through, two molars and a front and a third molar is still working it's way through. I'm hoping the way he went to bed isn't an indication of how the night is going to go, if so it's not gonna be pretty.

Stacy~ Lots of teeth at the same time!! Reframe: He'll have his in soon if they all come in at the same time!! Ansley always cut at least two teeth at a time. The only downside to that was that she also lost two at a time....hee,hee!!

Okay---someone tell me what fun thing is going on that I'm missing!! There's usually a ton of chatter going on in the cafe, but it's been quiet since I'm able to be on more. (I usually only have one post to catch up on...)

Back to my to-do list! (Maybe that's where everyone is... )

Katie, I can't believe 98 degrees is going to be at that concert and I can't go! Ugh... I miss all the good concerts.

Sorry, I am completley distracted by missing out on 98 degrees and can't remember anything anyone else said.

Nathan just asked me if I'm having a bad day... it's 98 and we have no a/c, I've worked nights the last 2 nights in a row (that means I've gotten about 6 hours of sleep total over the last two days) and I have to work again tonight... he's pretty observant. But I did tell him Mommy would try to take a nap and then have a better day, we're all now in our rooms napping.

Stacy: Poor dear Elim, hope he had a good night..... that parent retirement sounds great, but I am not so sure about leaving kids over night.... it is good to listen that you are doing fine.....

Tracy: Wow! you impressed me already done with all that....

Lauren: ugh! I can't stand puke, glad your hubby was there to clean up the mess

Jackie; Glad to see you here, so sorry to read all the things broken in your house, when it rains it pours doesn't it..... tell me about it, I can't find someone to come fix my stove, the one that came said he will be back and I had been waiting for him for months......

Katie: Glad Alex is enjoying her summer camp....

Laura; hope your shifts change soon, so sweet of Nathan and Trevor to nap with you.....

Lindsay: great picture! So glad you had a great time spending so little, that is smart.... Hopefully we hit the movies tonight for Madagascar 3, I must confess I am not huge fan of cartoons.....

Liz; well you should enjoy the nice weather.....

So regular 6 months visit to the dentist with the kids was awful.... S had a molar that from some days now I had seen it had a different color, so I asked to move the appointment for this week, yep he had broken it, don't ask me how, a big piece of it, so Dr. said that he could not do anything with it, and since it was already little loose it was best to take it off... I almost fainted there, I am so scare of dentist..... S started crying, Dr. cheered him up, he said it was a piece of cake, so I grab his hand and he put some pain reliever, and took it off.....ugh! awful! after that S was laughing and saying it was easy... I need a glass of vine right there, then it was miss V turn..... she had some molars sealed.... and dentist assistant must have had day off or something since I was there helping the dentist.... And I felt like I was in the torture chamber......

Happy Thursday....

Lorena

Fly by...

Day 3 of heat and humidity...Rains are moving in tonight, so the overpaid weatherman says....

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Lorena-I am so sorry for the horrible dentist visit. Glad it's over!

Laura-I am still sad you can't go, my heart is broken!

Tracy-I am busy down at the beach with Alex's camp. It is a 30 minute drive, so I have to spend the day down there. I know...tough life!