Ten things for a Saturday.

I am one year away from 40.
My daughter M's team WON first place in their cheer competition.
Cheer parents are nutso!
I got new slippers, 2 pairs of shoes, foot and hand lotion and a GC to Barnes/Noble for my b-day.
My favorite auntie called me, it's so good to hear her voice.
My house needs a maid and laundress to show up.
I worked eight hour days all week and am pooped!
I did NOT go on the Superman ride, because the Predator threw out my back.
I went on the Orange County choppers moto-coaster EIGHT times with Miss M.

and the number ten thing today.........
I bet my son I'll run in a 5K with him next year.

Here's a good place to announce this..... I'm going to be a GRAMMA ! G and J are expecting in Febuary. There are a lot of mixed feelings swirling thru my head as I type this. I am happy and excited for them. They are engaged to be married in June 2009. Both are hard workers and great with children. I suppose my hesitation comes from the fact that ......
#1: I must be old. Yes, this is my eldest child, but I still have a four year old at home. I'd love to have more babies myself. I've always felt, even after #5 was born, well whats one more??? I LOVED being pregnant. Had easy pregnancies/ deliveries/ etc.... But surgically it ain't possible.
#2: The apple doesn't fall far from the proverbial tree. I was 20 when G was born. I know she'll be a great mom, but part of me wants a different life for her. Some "grown-up" time before starting a family.

Mini updates: school has started and is going well. so far so good M LOVES her teacher and hasn't wanted to drop out yet. Mind you she is the 4th grader. E has moved into the BIG room at preschool. I am in the younger room; three year olds are lots of fun and the bonus is NO diapers to change. (potty accidents??, well....) Cross country going well for D, hockey starting soon too. And Big E has a job!! A real honest to goodness paying real money job at the ice cream shop/garden store down the street from us. (bonus there: she can walk to work!)

Okay my concentration is failing me. We are going on a secret journey tomorrow, to Darien Lake. $24.99 a carload! If you never hear from me again, my heart has stopped after going on the Superman roller coaster. You know that sign at the beginning of the rides... "heart problems, surgeries, concussions- do not ride this ride"..... is there a line about No Grammaws allowed?
aaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :)

I am ALIVE. Just very very busy. Who knew working part time would cut into my computer time so much. I promise a better update soon soon, maybe even with a picture. ;)

okay okay juliemom, geesh. We did go away. Left 11ish on Saturday, ate lunch at Belhurst Castle. Here's where I wish I had a digital camera, it was GORGEOUS !!! And you know what, not as expensive as you'd think. Had some yummy sandwiches with a FRIED dill pickle on the side. OMW, the best best thing ever. Darn hubby ate his too or I would've grabbed it. Then we drove to the B&B and checked in. A very nice lady runs it, it was her family home and we were the only guests. Tobehanna Creek B&B

We went to Glenora winery, walked around Watkins Glen and Montour Falls, went on the Capt Bill boat cruise, stopped into Seneca Harbor wine center, and ate at a teeny Italian restaurant. (Jerlando's) And went back to the B&B to go to sleep. wink wink Of course thru out the day we talked to the little girls one bazillion times, including 11:30 pm.

Drove home Sunday in the pouring rain. We got to Geneva just in time for the half triathalon my bro-in-law was actually running. A quick call to my sis to locate her, but she was parked in the state park at the finish line and it's $7 to get in there. So we pulled into the hotel they had stayed at, mile 11 of 13. She told us what he was wearing and we cheered him on. Of course at that point of the race he looked at me in confusion "huh? whozat? you talkin to me?" but called the next day to say Thanks for being there. If you've never been to a marathon or race or cross country event I recommend it. Trust me I am so NOT a runner or excerciser or whatever....but there's this ENTHUSIASM and pride and adrenalin that infects you and you end up cheering like a crazy person to total strangers. A friend of mine is doing the Rochester marathon and you bet I'll be there hooting and hollering and waving my posterboard sign. :)

Home again, home again jiggety jog and it was back to reality. Happy 20th darling, I love you! (p.s. no he doesnt read this)

Where does the time go? Flies when you're having fun, drags when you're not.

Things are in same mode here. This is a good thing, as in same old, same old. We've had some wicked rains but today is sunny and the weekend is looking good! I'm working on a secret project for the girls. Since big sister is their "babysitter" while I'm at work, boredom is setting in already. So I am looking, lurking, google-ing fun, easy crafty projects for them to do. Add some ideas if you've got them....

Other exciting news; I bought a used sewing machine. I haven't had the time yet to use it. (what was I thinking?) I mainly bought it because my crafty fingers are itching and I have fallen in love with vintage type fabrics.

And the return of Question of The Day: Favorite Thing(s) About FRIDAY?
My answers
1. a drink to end the week and relax with
2. sleeping in Saturday morning
3. Hubby makes breakfasts on the weekends :)
What's yours?

Vacation is over.Haha The menfolk are coming home today. While I will be glad to snuggle my sweetie, have my son to take the dog out and oldest daughter will have her sweetie back too......it's back to reality as far as cooking dinners goes. We have been on a chinese takeout, TacoBell, McDonalds, eat what you can find extravaganza here. Men like FOOD, preferably including meat and no brown rice or wheat pastas. With the ever increasing cost of food, and the massive quantities my family eats I need to rein in this cost. We do have a small garden so hopefully the produce will offset some shopping this summer. There is a Farmers Market in town to check out too, as well as the big Public Market. Buying local is one of my goals. Organic is a harder sell to the hubby.

(This is also another day closer to My Night Without Children Anniversary Get-Away.)