Monday's Quote 12/21/09

"I used to be Snow White, but I drifted." Mae West

While searching for the perfect snow quote I found this and it made me smile. Hope you all enjoyed your white Sunday. We are now only 4 shopping days away from Christmas. I am looking forward to my Tuesday out with the girls!!

Have a FESTIVE week and remember to blog!

Monday's Quote 12/14/09

"Don't stay in bed, unless you can make money in bed." George Burns


hmmmm...just something to ponder. I wonder how many people make money in bed beside the obvious. Hope everyone is getting ready for Christmas.

Nancy, not sure about the 31st. What other days did you have in mind? Last full week of school until 1/4/10!!!

Have a GREAT week!

Monday's Quote 12/7/09

"Nothing says holidays, like a cheese log." Ellen DeGeneres

My holiday thoughts continue. Here is to 12 1/2 more days of work!!! Looking forward to a vacation. Plenty to do around the house (paint some doors). Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy.

Blog ladies!

Oh, when are we going out Dan?

Monday's Quote 11/30/09

"25 shopping days until Christmas!" -me

Just to get you in the holiday spirit. Truly enjoyed my black Friday. Tree is up...artificial this year, we can keep it until Valentine's Day! I am getting used to it. (Tyler's asthma). Hope everyone is well!
Have a GREAT week!!
Blog away ladies...

Monday's Quote 11/23/09

"I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land." Jon Stewart

In the spirit of Thanksgiving...and to answer your question Lynn. I have the honor of preparing a meal for all of the grandparents this year!! We will be home and relaxing (not me but the rest of them). I will then prepare for the black friday shoping experience...good times, always interesting people. Have a good short week of work everyone!

Gooble, gooble!

Monday's Quote 11/16/09

"Some people think having large breasts makes a woman stupid. Actually, it's quite the opposite: a woman having large breasts makes men stupid." Rita Rudner

In honor of you again, Dan. I hope this is the week to make that appointment. How was time with your mother?

How was everyone's weekend? Spent the whole day Saturday in sweats relaxing, this bothered the man who relaxes more than anyone I know. Funny, huh?

Have a great week!!

Monday's Quote 11/09/09

"Scientists now believe that the primary biological function of breasts is to make males stupid." Dave Barry

In honor of you and yours Dan! Remember that I will give you until Tuesday (I still have your info!). Please blog when the appointment is made...and don't lie, I may still check.

I had a MARVELOUS time on Saturday, you guys are the best!

Monday's Quote 11/02/09

"Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on his own dunghill." Richard Aldington

In honor of election day on Tuesday and the simple fact that it had the words cock and dunghill in it. Remember to VOTE!

Adan is pumping iron (steriods) you know. Just kidding...she just has to pee every night at 2:30a.m. and is a little sleepy. The next blood test will be on November 7th. We are going out right???? Beading and Mexican?? I will confirm with beading.

How is everyone else???

Have a SPECTACULAR week, until we meet!

Monday's Quote 10/26/09

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hello All,
We have had a hard weekend. Adan is very ill and may even need to be put to sleep. Her platlette count is severely low and all of the reasons are bad, except for one. As you can imagine it has been a few days of tears and extra cuddling. We are waiting for one more test and then decisions will have to be made. She is her usual playful self and that is what makes it even harder. I will keep you posted. Other than that we are all getting over our collective colds and celebrated Alan's bday on Sunday.

Have a good week!

Monday's Quote 10/19/09

"Only a real friend will tell you when your face is dirty." Sicilian Proverb

In honor of my very good friend pointing out my cold sore (you know who you are). I am happy to report that the Pumpkin Fair is over! Yeah!!!! We got a flu shots and now have to work hard and keep Ty healthy. (Sorry just watching 60 minutes with some boy in a coma) Gerri just had the swine. What else has happened...job is good...Adan cost me $866 at the vet because she ate something that made her very sick.

I think that is more than enough, I miss you all. How is everyone out there?

Blog soon!

Monday's Quote 10/5/09

"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." Mother Teresa
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Nancy, how are you feeling? Lynn, anniversary celebration? Dan, ? Enjoy the fall weather!

Monday's Quote 9/28/09

"Work is not man's punishment. It is his reward and his strength and his pleasure." George Sand

I picked this after reading way too much AP Psy! A's job sucks again. I think I am PMSing and did the NJ thing today with critical Gerri. I am looking forward to work tomorrow while my family is home.

Have a great week!

Monday's Quote 9/21/09

"Dusting is a good example of the futility of trying to put things right. As soon as you dust, the fact of your next dusting has already been established." George Carlin


This quote is in honor of my mother. The one person I know who thinks that dusting is fun and should be done often. Hope you all have a super week. I am busy with life and the Pumpkin Fair!

Let's figure out a date! And remember to blog...please.

Monday's Quote 9/14/09

"You can map your life through your favorite movies, and no two people's maps will be the same." Mary Schmich

I had a great time beading!! As you can see, Dan's special evening in the works. The Informant opens on September 18Th. It would be my humble suggestion to not wait too long to see it. What is every one's availability? Saturday October 3rd? If not lets put some dates out there. 10/17 is out for me.

Have a SUPER week!!

Nance, How is your mom?
Dan, Any wooden nickels?
Lynn, Hi!

Monday's Quote 9/7/09

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." Buddha

A philosophical quote to kick off a new month. Who better than Buddha?

Lynn, hope you had an awesome b-day...looking forward to Saturday! Do we want to meet here at 5:30?

Dan, wine for Saturday? I have glasses. Nance, a munchie? I will also provide. Lynn you are the guest. I will confirm beading for 6:00 and make dinner reservations for 8:15 at Vazzy's!

Have a SUPER 4 day week!!

Monday's Quote 8/31/09

"Time is what we want most, but what we use worst." William Penn

That about sums up my first few days of work. Workshops, workshops, workshops. The kids are there tomorrow and thats my favorite part. My Mom has once again given me a hard time about helping out. This will be the very last time she is asked. Make sure you all hold me to that. Very busy week, night school actually starts Tuesday. This will be my last time doing it. I like it but it just gets too hard juggling especially when the partner at home is not helping. WOW...thanks, I needed to vent. I am looking forward to tomorrow!

Kusinski's come swim. The pool will be closing next weekend.

Have a SUPER week!!

Monday's Quote 8/24/09

"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." Theodore Roosevelt

I thought this would be appropriate as I return to work on Wednesday. I hope you will be doing work worth doing this week. I have been working at getting us ready for the transition back to routine.

Beading is all set. I will make reservations for dinner at Vazzy's...yum! Dan start thinking about how you can possibly top bowling and beading for you birthday.

Have a SUPER week!!!

Monday's Quote 8/17/09

"Being on a boat that's moving through the water, it's so clear. Everything falls into place in terms of what's important and what's not." James Taylor

Nance, Thanks for another great day of boating! The kids had a marvelous time. How is the boat? Mark your calendars for Saturday September 12th for an evening of beading, cocktails, food and friends. I will let you know times shortly. Dan, have a SUPER first day of work. Blog and let us know how it is going.

I have other pics (one of Phil tubing) I will send them shortly. Have a good week!

Monday's Quote 8/3/09

"Nobody minds having what is too good for them." Jane Austen

Hello all...August already. How was Disney? How is everyone else? We leave on Friday for Niagra Falls!! Can't wait. And then very quickly we get back into the swing of things. Not much else going on here. Have a SUPER week!!

Monday's Quote 7/27/09

"We believed in our idea - a family park where parents and children could have fun- together." Walt Disney

As the Micheners prepare for their adventure...enjoy!

All is good. Not much is new. Enjoying swimming and hanging out with the kids. I would really like some nights without rain, it cools the pool. Thats about it. Blog everyone!!

Monday's Quote 7/20/09

"Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire." Arnold H. Glasow

Congrats to Dan on the new job...apparently you are on fire and smokin!

Hola Lynn and the clan how was the vacation?

Nance...

Went to the beach today, very nice. Trying to relax. Reading a book I assigned for psych...a little slow. That's about it. Blog people!

Monday's Quote 7/13/09

"A vacation frequently means that the family goes away for a rest, accompanied by a mother who sees that the others get it." Marcelene Cox

Apparently this woman is a mother. This quote is in honor of Lynn's departure. Have a safe trip and enjoy!!

Waiting for the good news Dan!!

I will bring chips and ? to boating day. I bought a new car on Saturday. A 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, they took the mini van! Too much is failing on it and some things are even a mystery, just not worth it. I even pitched it as a classic because Ford no longer makes them. Jordan still finds this idea amusing. Have a great week and blog...

This Week's Quote 7/1/09

"I'm on strike" - me

O.K. ladies....where are you? I will not do another witty quote until I hear from each and every one of you. I MISS you......

Monday's Quote 6/22/09

"I'm just waiting for people to start asking me to make the rain disappear." David Copperfield

Eventually it has to stop and my pool will go above 68. Today is the last day of school!!!!! Hope everyone had a good weekend. We went and saw Lion King on Saturday and then honored Alan on Sunday. Have a SUPER week!

Monday's Quote 6/15/09

"Will it ever stop raining??" Me
Seriously....I think the weather sucks! Opened the pool and it is green. Chemicals are starting to work but the rain is not helping. Plus there is a small drip in the filter. I need warmth and sunshine!! How are all of you doing?

Have a happy Monday!!

Monday's Quote 6/8/09

"A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road." Henry Ward Beecher

And do I know some of them!!! Just spent a busy weekend, New Jersey, parties, church stuff. Glad it is Sunday night. There are 11 more school days!!!!!!!!!!! We got our passports done, a piece of cake in Trumbull. Now I can book hotels.

Hey Lynn, Monroe's Biggest Loser (from the paper) is the woman in my book club and my co president for next year. How's the book? I will check on the other for you.

Hi Dan and Nance, what's new???

Blog soon...did I mention 11 more days???

Have a GREAT week!!

Monday's Quote 6/1/09

"There's no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap." Kevin James

Thank you for an awesome night out!!I guess I am still a pizza and bowling kinda girl. Let's try and figure out a day at Nancy's. Nance what weekends work for you?

Lynn, are we going to shoot for the 23rd, I need to change a mammo appt? I am working on getting you the book.

Dan, hang in there with Mark. Remember to apply to whatever and enjoy the silent days!

I can hardly wait ...

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Monday's Quote 5/18/09

"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass." Maya Angelou

Seriously, how true! And we are young girls compared to Maya. So tell me your ass kicking stories ladies. All is well here. I think I will have a job next year, not in writing yet so I can't totally believe it. I am now counting the days...23 more school days (illness these next two so they don't count). My babysitter got accepted to Penn State, great for her not so great for us. We will figure it out. Correction I will. Looking forward to the 30th!!!

Blog, ladies!! How is the swine Dan??

Monday's Quote 5/11/09

"Oh please let the budget pass."
-Debbie

Can you only imagine how my house must be?? And now they are cutting Jordan's grade next year from 4 sections to 3 sections so I am pissed. Other than that all is good. Saw the Bluefish yesterday and had dinner out. The huge pine in the back yard is down and now Alan needs to cut it up. Really cool watching the man climb it to the top!

Hope everyone is well!! Have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Monday's Quote 5/6/09

"You can be a king or a street sweeper, but everybody dances with the Grim Reaper." Robert Alton Harris

In honor of last week at the Michener's. I hope everyone is recovering from all of the sadness that your losses brought.

How is everyone else doing. We spent Saturday in NYC at the Museum of Natural History for Tyler's birthday. I can't believe my little guy is going to be 8! We had a really nice day and the boys loved the city. That is such a great excuse to visit more often. Now begins the countdown to the end of school. I am still waiting for warmer weather and apparently I will continue to wait.

Have a SUPER week and keep up the blogging!!! Hey, do I get to see all of you soon??

Mondays' Quote

"Jesus Christ, what else can happen?"

Mark Michener

"Don't answer that!"

Danielle Michener




So, as you can see it's not been a very good weekend. Uncle Bob had died last week, not unexpectedly as he had lung cancer and decided (good for him!) to go for quality over quantity and opted out of chemo. Before church yesterday Carolyn found her hamster dead in his cage and she was sad. After church I get a call from Mark while Carolyn & I were leaving church that Phil found Uli (our cat) dead under the couch for no apparent reason. The kids are a wreck. Fey (the othercat) keeps walking around the house crying for her sister which just sets the kids off again. The Maxima's check engine light is on and has been since Friday which means nothing good and the earliest appointment I can get to the shop is tomorrow morning and the guy said to drive it as little as possible. Gee, I wonder if going to New Milford counts as "little as possible. "
Hope you are all having a much better week...

Monday's Quote 4/20/09

"It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hello all! We survived the floors being redone. It was stressful for me. I don't like living in three rooms with clean underwear on the couch. At least it is over and my house is very clean. I think it was more work putting it back together. That was my week off. How is everyone else? How was Atlanta for Caroline? How are the Kusinski's? And the Setzlers?

Have a super week, a bit rainy to start but the real Spring can't be far behind!

Monday's Quote 4/6/09

"The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background, is that we all believe we are above-average drivers. "
-Dave Barry

Hope you all had a wet but pleasant Monday. Sorry for the delay, you know the budget vote is tomorrow and Mayor McCheese is in full swing. A four day work week!! And one day down. Have a Super Duper week and a Happy Easter!

Monday's Quote 3/30/09

"Painting sucks!" -Debra Hansen

Yes ladies, thats how I spent my weekend. Trying to get everything done before they refinish my floors. Hope everyone has a great week!

Monday's Quote 3/23/09

"Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush."
-Doug Larson

Happy Monday to all! Yes it is officially Spring and the weekend was nice. My principal and I talked and it may not be the end for me but I still am going to apply elsewhere.

Hope everyone is doing well. This is the last full week of March...April and Easter are not far behind.

Have a fabulous week!!

Monday's Quote 3/16/09

"Life is the art of drawing without an eraser."
-John W. Gardner

It was great hanging out on Saturday. Always the best when its with all of you! I hope Mark tries to heal this week!

Have a great week!!

Monday's Quote 3/9/09

"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!""
-Robin Williams

I know Spring isn't officially until the 20th but the weather was warm, the car window rolled down and it was a little bit lighter tonight!! I, for one, can not wait for Spring. Something has to break this VERY long pattern of illness in our home. Jordan is now on anitbiotics and Ty is coughing once again. Soon the doctor's office will be giving me a personalized parking space!

I am finally feeling healthy. Busy weeks ahead as Monroe and my husband (Mayor McCheese) prepare for the uphill budget battle ahead.

Saturday night is a go!!! What are we up for? Dinner and drinks are a given...movie??

Please blog...you are the rays of sunshine in some of my days!

HAVE A SPLENDID WEEK!

Monday's Quote 3/2/09

"Getting an inch of snow is like winning 10 cents in the lottery."
-Bill Watterson

Enjoy your Monday's snow. Here at our home the caretaker has finally been brought down by the sick. I am feeling the effects of illness so a day at home would be good, making it up in June is the downside. Other than illness, we are good.

Enjoy the snow!

Monday's Quote 2/23/09

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."
-Robert Frost

Happy Monday! I just finished reading Nineteen Minutes and this quote seems to sum it all up. I hope everyone had a good week. I was off but not really. Tyler has the flu (what else would one expect?). Everyone else is good. Some more clueless than others.

Looking forward to getting back in the routine. And Spring has to be right around the corner?

We are thinking Niagra Falls for the summer trip...thoughts?

HAVE A GREAT ONE!!

Monday's Quote 2/9/09

"Don't stay in bed, unless you can make money in bed."
-George Burns

Hello ladies! Hope everyone had a restful weekend. Nancy, I hope you are on the mend. Sorry I didn't reply earlier abou the flu shots but in our house they are mandatory. Tyler is in a chronic illness class due to his asthma.

Hi Dan and Lynn. Getting ready for a long weekend with the kids? What is your schedule with vacation Dan. Alan is working at the nature center for a few days. Better than a week home with him.

Have a great week and Happy Valentine's Day!

Monday's Quote 2/2/09

"Pro football is like nuclear warfare. There are no winners, only survivors."
-Frank Gifford

Hope you all enjoyed the SuperBowl. Could we be having another storm this week? Looks like school might be out by June 30th this year! Have a GREAT week!

Monday's Quote 1/26/09

A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. -Steve Martin

I had a great time seeing everyone. We need to do it sooo much more often. Tyler and I saw the doctor again on Sunday morning. Ear infection, wheezing etc. He threw up all over the kitchen while I was out. So glad I was out.

Dan, keep us posted.

Remember ladies...bowling in May!! I am going to practice on the Wii.

Have a great week!! I hear there could be more snow...enjoy!

Monday's Quote 1/19/09

"Life's most urgent question is: what are you doing for others?"
-Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Monday, sorry for the late post. A weekend with the family sometimes puts a wrench in the best laid plans. Hope everyone is enjoying all of the snow, snow, snow....

Nance, what's the plan for Saturday? Let's keep our fingers crossed for clear skies or at least plowed roads.

Hi Dan and Lynn!!!

Monday's Quote 1/12/09

"Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor." -Sholom Aleichem

I hope this week brings you all good things. Nance, the comedy night sounds great. I saw they have dining options there, should we plan on that as well?

Have a HAPPY Monday!

Monday's Quote 1/5/09

"Peace begins with a smile." -Mother Teresa

Happy 2009. Hope you all rang in the new year with the ones you love. I was in bed with Tyler watching Shrek and then a little Ryan Seacrest (his asthma caught up to him by then). We had a great time in Disney. The weather was warm 84 and sunny all but the last day. The parks were good all except New Years Eve Day and we won a fast pass for 1 day at Epcot - Disney's year of a million dreams. Everyone enjoyed the trip.

I believe we need to plan a night out. My weekend calendar is sadly open. Lets put some nights on the table and see what works!

Have a specatular week!!