GIST 151

1. Another morning with just me time
2. Everyone sleeping super late this morning
3. Finding new suits for the little ones
4. A relaxing afternoon
5. Seeing a great friend and her family, and hearing that they are starting off their summer with a family vacation ( you deserve it Jess - have fun! )

GIST 150

1. Waking up before everyone else and having a quiet morning to myself
2. Finally getting the pool up and running - floated by afternoon
3. A cookout with John's side of the family
4. Watching the kids play with their second cousins
5. Knowing I have a great family on both sides

GIST 149

1. Getting all the girls summer clothes out and winter clothes packed away
2. A afternoon at my mom's watching my kids play
3. Seeing my nephew play with my girls
4. A cookout with my brother and his family
5. Falling asleep with Reese

GIST 148

1. Jordan's grades for her freshman year
2. Getting cookies from the girl I take to school sometimes
3. Another beautiful day
4. Pool being ready to clean and hopefully be swimable by the end of the weekend
5. Three day weekend!

GIST 147

1. Taking the cover off my mom's pool ( ready for summer )
2. A mall run with Jordan and Reese
3. Helping Jordan find a new bathing suit for the summer
4. Buying myself a little sun dress
5. Being 100% ready to start school next week

GIST 146

1. My new back door
2. Summer skirts
3. Sun dresses
4. Flip flops
5. Hot weather

GIST 145

1. Having Dave starting on the remodel of the outside of our house
2. Getting my grocery shopping done early
3. A afternoon movie with my mom and girls
4. Dinner with the whole family together
5. A few hours out with my girlfriends

GIST 144

1. Knowing this week is a not as busy as last week
2. It being Jordan's last week of school ( excited for summer )
3. The weather
4. Another relaxing night
5. All three of my girls ( they always make me smile throughout the day )

Once again disappointed...

For six years I have been one of those religious viewers of Lost. I never missed an episode and loved the drama and confusion that came with the show. Last night was the Series final and I was so excited to see all the seasons come together and answer the simple questions that was promised. I was on the edge of the couch all night ( 2 1/2 hours of my life I will never get back ) waiting to see the big end. When I did, I was floored. It was the second worst ending to a show ( first being the Sopranos ) It not only did not answer any questions about the show past seasons, but it had no story line that even fit into the whole series.

What were the writers thinking?

The problem is " they weren't thinking " They got to big for the show that they did not know how to end it, so what better way to do it than just do whatever came into their mind at the last minute. ( this is how it felt to me when it was all over and done with ) Grrr...

I am really sad that the show ended. I enjoyed my Tuesday nights watching this group of actors in a show that could hold my attention for an hour. But after last night, I am just mad that it ended the way it did.

Why do shows do this?

*** Ok, I am officially over it now and done with my madness. Just had to get it off my chest ****

GIST 143

1. Packing up all the junk not sold and dropping it off at Goodwill
2. Giving the garage a good clean
3. Helping my mom with yard work
4. Seeing the girls play outside on all the fun toys at grandmas
5. Sitting back in quietness and watching the last episode of my favorite show ( Lost )

GIST 142

1. Getting up and moving early ( with a slight hangover )
2. Another successful day at the garage sale ( made a lot of money this year for junk )
3. Going shopping with my mom and the girls
4. A dinner out with mom and girls
5. Falling asleep super early after a extremely busy week

GIST 141

1. Having a great start with the garage sale
2. My mom for coming over and helping with the sale
3. Getting everyone ready in time for family pictures
4. My baby brothers wedding reception
5. Seeing my (ex) step-sister and kids - love them to pieces

GIST 140

1. Having the morning with Reese
2. Getting everything together for our annual neighborhood garage sale
3. John for coming home early and helping set things up
4. Seeing Carly in a cap and gown ( brought tears to my eyes )
5. Watching the cutest preschool graduation

GIST 139

1. Being a beautiful day outside
2. Tami for making my eyebrows looking good again
3. Having tomorrow off to get ready for the garage sale
4. John for doing what he does for us everyday
5. Just sitting back and relaxing

GIST 138

1. My mom ( yes again ) for not only watching my kids, but picking them up from school and taking them home when I can't
2. So many kisses and "I love you" from Reese
3. A big long hug for no reason from Reese
4. Getting the house somewhat picked up after being gone again all day ( didn't last to long with three kids )
5. Watching "Lost" with no interruptions ( I am so going to miss that show )

GIST 137

1. Helping out NDA Crew by volunteering my time to work the Mud Hens game
2. Finding $ 20.00 at the Mud Hens game
3. Costco
4. Finally seeing the little ones in their big recital - been working for a year just for this show
5. Dinner with my mom, Jordan, and Carly ( fun times )

GIST 136

1. Doing some running in the morning with Jordan
2. Getting a Powerwheels Jeep from friends ( now my girls each have their own and won't fight anymore )
3. Helping my mom with her yard work
4. John for making an amazing dinner
5. A nice relaxing Sunday night home with my family

GIST 135

1. Seeing the little one's dance recital practice
2. Having aunt Carol, uncle Doug, Nana and cousins Julie, Brendon, Leah and Parker at the recital practice with us
3. Spending the afternoon with all my girls and grandma
4. Doing something special for Jordan
5. A nice dinner with my mom

GIST 134

1. Seeing Chrystal Bowersox sing at lunch
2. A quiet afternoon to finish my book
3. Being Friday and finally no rain
4. My mom for picking up my girls and getting them home from school
5. A lazy night at home with the family

GIST 133

1. Watching Peyton all day
2. Holding Peyton all day
3. Reese helping me with Peyton ( she would be a awesome big sis, but NO )
4. Going to Shorty's BBQ for dinner as a family
5. Going to VS for some new undies ( I love new underwear ) ( sorry a little personal )

GIST 132

1. Back to work
2. Getting half of my book read, felt like I was slacking
3. Sitting down as a family and eating dinner ( been a long time )
4. Having a family TV night
5. Nicole asking me to watch Peyton ( again )

GIST 131

1. The morning being so yucky out to get things done inside
2. A nice ladies lunch with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law
3. Susan for watching the girls ( no payment needed ) while I went to lunch
4. A early girls night
5. Finally getting some (what) answers on Lost

GIST 127-130

127:
1. Having the morning off to get ready for a weekend out of town
2. Picking Jordan and her friends up early at school
3. Lunch with Jordan and her friends
4. Making good time on driving to Cinci
5. Nice talks with all the other Crew parents

128:
1. Waking up early and not having to drive to far for this weekends regatta
2. A wonderful breakfast
3. Staying a little bit warm with all the wind
4. Having them call all races off since the weather was so bad ( did not want Jordan on that water, it looked BAD )
5. A nice party in the hotal lobby with the Crew parents

129:
1. The weather being 100% better then Saturday
2. Seeing Jordan finally race for the long weekend
3. A pink rose from Jordan on Mother's day ( being out of town, so happy that she thought of me, Thanks to the coach who actually bought them for the girls to give to the moms )
4. Three of NDA boats making it to Nationals
5. John making me a wonderful dinner after being gone all weekend

130:
1. Having a Monday off
2. Sleeping in
3. Seeing Lenon and playing with him for a bit
4. Last night of dance till fall
5. Carly eating her dinner without a complaint ( see is a picky eater and is hard to find food she likes )

GIST 126

1. Helping out my sister-in-law clean out my mother-in-law's old kitchen and getting things together for the garage sale
2. Also helping out a friend who needed me today
3. A quiet peaceful afternoon
4. Getting everything organized for tomorrows trip to Cinci
5. It being one day closer to my fun filled weekend

GIST 125

1. Nicole calling me to ask if I could watch Peyton for a couple hours
2. Watching Peyton - got my baby fix!
3. Reese being my helper with Peyton ( didn't leave her side )
4. It being a all around good day
5. Blog sites

GIST 124

1. Finally getting my membership to Costco
2. Two hours in Costco
3. Seeing the girls having so much fun playing at grandmas
4. Maks not leaving DWTS
5. Lost ( going to be sad when it is over )

GIST 123

1. Seeing my nephew ( don't get to see much of him so the times I do, I love it )
2. Carly helping grandma out with Lenon
3. Getting some reading done today
4. Sending out some more resumes
5. ( again ) DWTS!

Busy, busy

Looking at my blog I realize it is BORING! I thank all of you ( two ) who read it, but man all it is, is my GIST LIST. I have to say that my life has been super busy. Spring is here and everything is happening.
Carly and Reese have been taking dance classes on Monday nights. I work in John's office on Monday till 3:30, run pick up the girls and off to dance at 5:00. We are done at 7:00, and by the time we get home, cleaned up ready for bed and watch Dancing with the Stars ( as a family ) the day is poof gone. Their dance recital is on May 17th and we are done for the summer.
Jordan has crew practice everyday after school from 5:30-7:30. A group of us parents have come up with a driving schedule so that everyone isn't driving downtown too many times a day. Tuesday is my day to drive, since I have a car full, I leave the little ones with my mom while I run to Notre Dame, pick up the crew, drive them downtown, back to get the girls and lucky to be home by 6. Tuesday night is my night with my friends. We normally met at Starbucks to have coffee and just talk about what the week before has brought our way. ( again, gone all day from home )
Wednesday, I work again at John's office till 4:30, pick up Reese from my mom's, Carly from school, and than back downtown at 7:30 to get Jordan. Home finally.
Thursday is a mellow-whatever kinda day.
Friday I again work in the office for only a couple hours and than do whatever I need to do running around.
Saturday I have been out of town for Jordan's regatta's. I love these days. Seeing her race is one of my greatest moments of the week. The rush is amazing. I could never be more proud of that girl.
On note, I feel like most of my days are spent driving all over Toledo. I love that I can do that for my family, but I sometimes feel the days are spent in the car too much.
Summer is going to be another busy, busy season. I took the plunge and finally going back to school. I am only taking two classes with it being a summer session, but classes are Monday - Thursday from 8-12 ( am ). I know I am going to have to find a part time job at a real place of employment to keep up with my side of the bills, but it is all worth it.

GIST 122

1. A lazy morning followed by a .....
2. A lazy afternoon
3. Jordan's boat taking 1st place in her heat ( 4th in the final )
4. My mom ( she is just the greatest person there is )
5. Again, a lazy night

GIST 121

1. Working on the house cleaning with John as a team
2. Getting all the food together for our Derby Party with John
3. A awesome group of people coming over
4. Everyone having a good time
5. Going to bed at a reasonable hour even with having a house full of people all day