TARGET chooses Williston

TARGET chooses Williston

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO

it's been 2 VERY long years that i have been without my targee...

when we moved here two years ago- and i found out there was no target in the whole STATE- i couldn't believe it

I packed the boys in to the car and drove to Plattsburg NY ...to get my fix..

and Now....After many quiet rumors- it looks like its true.. TARGET is ..not only coming to VERMONT..but its coming to my town.. and RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM ME :)))))
oh happy day

Rabe-and-White Bean Stoup Recipe - Every Day with Rachael Ray

Rabe-and-White Bean Stoup Recipe - Every Day with Rachael Ray

Dinner tonight..
very good- hearty- good for a cold fall night- although it was a bit more time consuming than I thought... for just a pretty good meal..
That being said- I would try it- I am always looking for a yummy one pot meal that's healthy and my husband will like as well

OH AND... I added crushed red pepper flakes- bc i like spice and that made it FAB!!!

Delicious dinner..

Buffalo chicken thighs...from cooking light
So very yummy


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I WANT TO GET MORE INTO MOUNTAIN BIKING- AS AN AVID RUNNER- I HAVE STARTED TO ENJOY HOPING ON MY BIKE BEFORE I GET THE BOYS FROM SCHOOL- AND I FIND THAT I AM EXHILARATED- I LOVE THE CHALLENGE OF THE HILLS- ROCKS- CRAZY TERRAIN- AND ALL THE WHILE- TAKING IN THE BREATH TAKING FALL FOLIAGE HAPPENING ALL AROUND ME

A day in the life of a stay at home mama: WHAT A GREAT DAY WITH MY SWEET LITTLE FAMILY

A day in the life of a stay at home mama: WHAT A GREAT DAY WITH MY SWEET LITTLE FAMILY: TODAY WAS A DAY I HOPE TO HOLD CLOSE FOR A LONG TIME... these past few weeks i have been feeling so disconnected- with the boys seeming so ...

WHAT A GREAT DAY WITH MY SWEET LITTLE FAMILY

TODAY WAS A DAY I HOPE TO HOLD CLOSE FOR A LONG TIME...
these past few weeks i have been feeling so disconnected- with the boys seeming so old- school starting- my hubby and I passing like 2 ships in the night..
But, today- today was a perfect day..
the sun was out and warm- and we all had a blast
its been a long time since all 4 of us have had sach a special great time together..all as one..
and i got it today- i feel so fulfilled...
sometimes- its a MUST..to just pack everyone into the car- away from tv, Wii, neighborhood kids coming over to distract them...and take off for the day- so the family can come together- really connect
most weekends at home I feel like its so easy for us all- to slip into our webs- the kids go off with the neighborhood kids- hubby gets into golf ot football on tv and i seek and SEEK trying to find that connection...often left feeling lolney- ending up cleaning, cooking, paying bills, etc. and i hate how unconnected i feel at the end of the weekend- our only time we have together as a family..because i know once monday comes- daddy goes back to work all hours- and the boys and i get back into the routine of shool, tennis, soccer, homework- bed, etc etc
and i end up feeling sooo sick of the monitney
but today WAS AMAZING... a day to hold onto and remember and hope for many more like it to come
today i feel happy. i feel in love and loved

ENJOY THEM NOW BECAUSE THEY WILL BE GONE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

There he is ...my BABY boy.. so sweet, so loving...I found some old movies the other day that we watched and he was 3 - his brother about 8 months- and his little VOICE... oh my lord- it took every ounce of power i could muster not to blubber on and on about- WHERE DID MY BABIES GO??? how did they get old SO fast
This is something older women have said to me all the time- in passing..Commenting on how cute they are/were.. and they always would sigh and say- enjoy 'em now because they be grown before you know it.
And man if that aint the truth..
But what I am trying to do (its almost impossible) is enjoy them NOW? why do I look behind me all the time- missing this time or that- or this stage or time..
I need to try to LIVE IN THE MOMENT....
but why is that so hard for me to do????
will I always struggle with this, or, is it simply, that that time- that precious time when your children are babies/toddlers..is one of the most precious times ever? before they can really argue with you- complain- disagree...
im not sure- reagrdless- I LOVE THE SHIT OUT OF THEM.... they are the best things that have ever happened to me and I feel sort of like in a mid life crissis now- at each stage- as they need me less and less

BEST EVER SHRIMP/PASTA RECIPE

SOOO EASY.. SOOO YUMMY AND BEST OF ALL- EVERYONE LOVED IT- KIDS, HUBBY AND ME :)

the best Shrimp/spaghetti recipe EVER

I want a man cave

Am I crazy???
First of all..why was/ is it..only men can have a cave..
A quiet special place to retreat.. All of the,luxuries they desire,.no kids..wife allowed..only tv, recliners , food and beer
And where does the woman go? The kitchen???
Well screw that..
I want my own man cave
At the end of the day..(9 ) kids asleep
All I Want is to retreat with my book, tv shows, glass of wine
And not be bothered???


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HE PASSED

Well, after 2 years of studying, 3 times of taking and failing..
My husband passed his huge test today (24? 36?)
For the past two years he has worked from 7 am until 7 pm then went to study until 10 or 11 and most weekends were spent studying
This left e boys and I alone, much of the time..
Milestones were missed, TBAll games never attended, parent teacher conferences ..not attended
This took a huge tole out on our family
Many arguments were had, tears cried, kids scared
Both of us stressed to the max
Me being the sole caregiver for our two young boys 24/7
He running a company full time PLUS spending every free moment studying for this test.
And now, today..finally..he passed
And I'm not sure how I feel.
Of corse I am thrilled for all of us..but at the same time, all that time lost, routines adjusted to, closeness pretty shaky
I think that I am feeling a bit apprehensive, scared, unsure
Can we find our place together again? We have gotten so used to being separate..
Has anything really changed? Do I wAnt it to change?
Hmmmm
Regardless
We made a nice celebration for him tonight
Here are some pics






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Great find for the kids!!

Found this at the Christmas tree store today..1/2 off..only $14 and the boys LOVED it!!
It is called

Discovery Kids Cardboard Color Me Play House
You can just google it





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Indian summer

What a day..80 degrees..so warm, sunny and perfect ..it made me REALLY not want summer to go..pool closed today as well
Tonight at bath time, my 4 year old came to me with a shell in his hand and said, mommy, If gretty ( my mom, his grandmother) is at the beach (they live in SC) I can talk to her with my shell
And he sat listening to the sounds..telling me it was the ocean inside there
Then he put it up to his mouth and said ..gretty, I love you!
Such good boys..they are my heart and soul and everything

Oh my favorite site of the day is

GetUncommon.com

You can upload pics and make your own iPhone case ..very cool!




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School starts ..heavy hearts

Hmmmmmmmm
Sooooo, why am I having such a hard time now that school is back in session?
My baby boy started first day..new teacher, new room...none of his old friends fro kindergarten with him,,and he did GREAT..loved it..
But I cried and have felt weepy for two days
I am feeling ..almost ..like an empty nester?
My youngest will start his last year of pre school next week..
And I know i have one more year before there both in school full time
Why don't I feel happy? Finally..after all the selfless giving I have done....gotten used to Absolutely NO ME time..
But yet, I like being a mommy ..I like taking care of them..and I don't feel ready to move on..
So of corse I have been thinking more lately about wether or not we should have another, and I'm so confused if this is just about the boys getting older and me not knowing about what my role is, will be..
Or if it is a real legitimate thing that we should consider
How do we decide??? There are so many negatives and positives on the subject
I am mostly afraid to go back to that place we left so long ago...sleepless nights, pregnancy, PPD??
but on the other hand, I can't imagine never getting e chance to hold another child of our own, to see them eat their first food, take their first step..
Wouldn't it be great for the boys to have a sibling?

Oh boy... Lots of questions swimming around in my head..
I never have been good at change


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