This week certainly saw it's highs and lows in the Jayda department. She went from suffering through shots on Monday, and having a night of not feeling so hot, to being on top of the world and extremely excited about SCHOOL!
Thursday she had kindergarten screening, which is actually just "a day in the life," sort of experience. "Screening," always sounds so official and down to business. This was neither. They get to tour the school, and follow the current kindergartners around all day. When I went to pick her up, she was beaming. So eager to leap into this next phase of her little life!
There will be 8 kids in her class. Four girls and four boys. There was supposed to be more, but they decided to stay home another year. For journaling purposes, their names are:
Matty, Morgan, Emery, Rio, Talon, Jarret and Cohen. The "other" Jayda didn't end up coming this year, which I think worked out pretty well! Two Jayda's in one classroom might have been more than her teacher could handle!
A few of the other mom's were asking how their kid did, if they opened up, or cried, or were scared. They were so concerned their shy son wasn't going to like it. My concern was, "could you get her to STOP talking?"
Anyway, she had a great day and shrieks with excitement every time she mentions school. "I can't wait!!!!" Is her usual statement. She. Is. Ready!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
You're up next
Yesterday Jed had to watch the girls and ended up bringing them in to the clinic. Paisley has been acting like her ear hurt, so we had that looked at and got her on some medicine. This is the first ear infection either of my kids have had. We've been very fortunate in that area.
In the drama area. . . . . not so much.
I decided since Jayda was there, we might as well get her kindergarten shots done and over with. She even agreed from some weird reason. They had to do three. Two in one arm and one in the other. Jed heard her screams (pre-shot) and came in to assist. WOW. She blew the glass out of the windows. Screamed bloody murder. It took two men to hold her down and the nurse had to do all the dirty work. I wish I had my camera along to get a picture of the look on Paisley's face. She was sitting in a chair with her jug of medicine tucked under her arm and the syringe in her other hand. She was pretty happy to take her medicine and GO!
The nurse said, "it's usually harder on the parents, than the kids." And the doctor took a look at Jayda, and said, "Not so much in this case!"
Thankfully, she has a whole new excitement level for school, now that the anxiety about the shots is over. As do I! I'm just glad Jed got to witness the event. He had no idea how ridiculous she gets in that little office! My explanation of the blood draw episode from last fall, didn't quite paint the picture.
When we were leaving the clinic, she said the Paisley, "You're up next."
In the drama area. . . . . not so much.
I decided since Jayda was there, we might as well get her kindergarten shots done and over with. She even agreed from some weird reason. They had to do three. Two in one arm and one in the other. Jed heard her screams (pre-shot) and came in to assist. WOW. She blew the glass out of the windows. Screamed bloody murder. It took two men to hold her down and the nurse had to do all the dirty work. I wish I had my camera along to get a picture of the look on Paisley's face. She was sitting in a chair with her jug of medicine tucked under her arm and the syringe in her other hand. She was pretty happy to take her medicine and GO!
The nurse said, "it's usually harder on the parents, than the kids." And the doctor took a look at Jayda, and said, "Not so much in this case!"
Thankfully, she has a whole new excitement level for school, now that the anxiety about the shots is over. As do I! I'm just glad Jed got to witness the event. He had no idea how ridiculous she gets in that little office! My explanation of the blood draw episode from last fall, didn't quite paint the picture.
When we were leaving the clinic, she said the Paisley, "You're up next."
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Deal maker
Well, it's official. I have an order to fill for 10 pairs of flip flops that will be placed in Smith's Drug, in Lemmon! I know it's not like RCC or or NRS, but it's a step! Oh, and it's cash in my hand! Woohoo!
The gal that runs the store has a super cute store and great products. She has really improved the shopping choices for Lemmon, since moving here a few years ago. She is also who I am joining forces with on this jeans deal. Funny how doors start opening themselves!
I'm just so excited to be doing something FUN. The last few nights when I've went to bed, I've just felt so incredibly happy and fulfilled. I feel like I have a purpose in a small way. It's fun to see things start to come together and the response I've been receiving has been so incredible. Thank you for all your kind words and your encouragement. Life is just to short and precious to waste another moment living in a world of blah. Aside from my family and home life, my work life has felt like "blah" for a long time. While I'm not quite in a position to change that, it feels like things could head in that direction at some point, or new ventures may present themselves. A lot to look forward to, in other words.
Keep on, keepin on.
Oh and here's a completely random tidbit for you. I won a pair of cowgirl tuff jeans today on a NRS facebook contest! Yay me. I never win anything! A sure sign of the blessings to come!
The gal that runs the store has a super cute store and great products. She has really improved the shopping choices for Lemmon, since moving here a few years ago. She is also who I am joining forces with on this jeans deal. Funny how doors start opening themselves!
I'm just so excited to be doing something FUN. The last few nights when I've went to bed, I've just felt so incredibly happy and fulfilled. I feel like I have a purpose in a small way. It's fun to see things start to come together and the response I've been receiving has been so incredible. Thank you for all your kind words and your encouragement. Life is just to short and precious to waste another moment living in a world of blah. Aside from my family and home life, my work life has felt like "blah" for a long time. While I'm not quite in a position to change that, it feels like things could head in that direction at some point, or new ventures may present themselves. A lot to look forward to, in other words.
Keep on, keepin on.
Oh and here's a completely random tidbit for you. I won a pair of cowgirl tuff jeans today on a NRS facebook contest! Yay me. I never win anything! A sure sign of the blessings to come!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Just roll with it
What month is it?
Sure doesn't look like April. It's basically blizzarding as I write. In the words of Jayda, "UHHHHH IT'S SNOWING AGAIN???"
This has to stop. It has to stop, right?
Things continue to go well with Bootylicious and I'm making flip flops just as fast as I can. I've had 10 orders of women's and I have 8 orders of little girls to get made up as soon as they arrive. I also have a few deals in the making with two retail stores that would like to carry my products in their stores. One is in Lemmon, which would be very convenient. The other is in North Dakota, but not too far away either. This is certainly blossoming into something REAL!
My workout schedule is feeling the neglect, however. There just are not enough hours in SOME days. And too many in others! It does not appear that anything will start slowing down anytime soon. If this weather would ever warm up, I could get 2 miles in at noon. Praying for that to happen sooner than later.
I'm also venturing into a new business opportunity, geared more towards supplementing my current one! There's a new business called Vault Denim, I am joining in. You basically have jeans parties. They are all name brand jeans you would find in stores like the Buckle, at a fraction of the price. I thought they would go over well if I do booths at rodeos ect. Bring another line of products into my booth that would draw customers and a product that I don't have to MAKE! If anyone is interested in more details or would like to have a party, let me know! Who doesn't love jeans?!
Sure doesn't look like April. It's basically blizzarding as I write. In the words of Jayda, "UHHHHH IT'S SNOWING AGAIN???"
This has to stop. It has to stop, right?
Things continue to go well with Bootylicious and I'm making flip flops just as fast as I can. I've had 10 orders of women's and I have 8 orders of little girls to get made up as soon as they arrive. I also have a few deals in the making with two retail stores that would like to carry my products in their stores. One is in Lemmon, which would be very convenient. The other is in North Dakota, but not too far away either. This is certainly blossoming into something REAL!
My workout schedule is feeling the neglect, however. There just are not enough hours in SOME days. And too many in others! It does not appear that anything will start slowing down anytime soon. If this weather would ever warm up, I could get 2 miles in at noon. Praying for that to happen sooner than later.
I'm also venturing into a new business opportunity, geared more towards supplementing my current one! There's a new business called Vault Denim, I am joining in. You basically have jeans parties. They are all name brand jeans you would find in stores like the Buckle, at a fraction of the price. I thought they would go over well if I do booths at rodeos ect. Bring another line of products into my booth that would draw customers and a product that I don't have to MAKE! If anyone is interested in more details or would like to have a party, let me know! Who doesn't love jeans?!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
More crud
We're still suffering through a round or two of the pukes and now the poops. Jayda appears to be OK, but around 3am each night she has a puke spell, then is fine again. Paisley has only puked once, but has had a fever and now the poops. If it isn't one end, it's the other!
There's still time for some good humor though. Last night Paisley was sitting in her highchair waiting for supper. Out of the blue, she sings out, "Whoa, oh, oh, - oh, oh, oh." Complete with the head motion and all, just like the Chipetttes do in Alvin and the Chipmunks 2. Jed and I looked at each other, like "did she really just do that?" Sure enough she did it again for us! This girl kills me. I've got to get it on video. She's got some mad, hip swiveling skills all of the sudden too! She's too much!
Then Jed was telling me about him and Jayda's time together on Monday when she stayed home from school. They were checking the cows and saw a fresh baby in the grass. When they came back a little bit later the baby wasn't with the cow anymore, so Jed said, "He must have crawled back in there," meaning back into the pasture he had sorted them out of. Jayda's reply...."DAD, I don't think that little baby calf could have crawled back into her butt!"
There's still time for some good humor though. Last night Paisley was sitting in her highchair waiting for supper. Out of the blue, she sings out, "Whoa, oh, oh, - oh, oh, oh." Complete with the head motion and all, just like the Chipetttes do in Alvin and the Chipmunks 2. Jed and I looked at each other, like "did she really just do that?" Sure enough she did it again for us! This girl kills me. I've got to get it on video. She's got some mad, hip swiveling skills all of the sudden too! She's too much!
Then Jed was telling me about him and Jayda's time together on Monday when she stayed home from school. They were checking the cows and saw a fresh baby in the grass. When they came back a little bit later the baby wasn't with the cow anymore, so Jed said, "He must have crawled back in there," meaning back into the pasture he had sorted them out of. Jayda's reply...."DAD, I don't think that little baby calf could have crawled back into her butt!"
Monday, April 11, 2011
Here again
Well here we are again, back at Monday. Funny how that never really changes!
Had a great weekend of running here and there and back again. Oh, and actually physically running. For real.
I hadn't mentioned that I was considering running a 5K earlier, because I wasn't sure if I'd actually do it. Then I was informed that a 5K, is only 3 miles and the 5 miles I had been running in my mind, all the sudden seemed much more achievable. So we went for it. Tiff and her friend Brooke left me in the dust at about the 3/4 mile marker, which was completely OK with me. I was pretty sure this was going to be the scenario anyway. I made it through on my own and it wasn't all that bad. Until Sunday morning when tried to walk to the bathroom. Ouch. Still walking a little funny today. I finished in 36 minutes and ran/walked. I think I did get passed by an old man smoking a cigarette at one point, but that might have been when I was semi-delusional, looking for a bathroom.
The rest of the weekend slipped by too quickly, but I tried to see everyone I could, and still get the things done that I needed to. I desperately needed some new bras, so I took on that challenge and even let the lady measure me. I've went down to a 34 band size! That was a nice discovery. Sometimes letting those people help you, isn't all that bad! Ha. Who knew?!
The girls had fun playing with Cooper and Wyatt. Although it was made very clear that Paisley's vocabulary needs to expand from "MINE, DON'T, and NO." Oy, she's a little bear cat all the sudden. My sweet, sweet baby, has hardened. Dang day care. She's had to learn to fend for herself. It's just a phase, right? Sure it is.
Jayda may have played too hard and wore herself out. She was up all night throwing up and had to stay home with Jed today. Hoping it was an exhaustion type of deal, rather than a bug.
I did some shopping for Bootylicious, and found some cool hides, leather pieces and stocked up on crystals. Should be able to get some orders cranked out in the next couple of weeks. The flip flops are going over well. The more pictures I post, the more interest it seems to generate. Still testing the waters and trying to decide how "full blown" I want to take this deal. Having fun none the less and making some connections that could lead to more fun!
Had a great weekend of running here and there and back again. Oh, and actually physically running. For real.
I hadn't mentioned that I was considering running a 5K earlier, because I wasn't sure if I'd actually do it. Then I was informed that a 5K, is only 3 miles and the 5 miles I had been running in my mind, all the sudden seemed much more achievable. So we went for it. Tiff and her friend Brooke left me in the dust at about the 3/4 mile marker, which was completely OK with me. I was pretty sure this was going to be the scenario anyway. I made it through on my own and it wasn't all that bad. Until Sunday morning when tried to walk to the bathroom. Ouch. Still walking a little funny today. I finished in 36 minutes and ran/walked. I think I did get passed by an old man smoking a cigarette at one point, but that might have been when I was semi-delusional, looking for a bathroom.
The rest of the weekend slipped by too quickly, but I tried to see everyone I could, and still get the things done that I needed to. I desperately needed some new bras, so I took on that challenge and even let the lady measure me. I've went down to a 34 band size! That was a nice discovery. Sometimes letting those people help you, isn't all that bad! Ha. Who knew?!
The girls had fun playing with Cooper and Wyatt. Although it was made very clear that Paisley's vocabulary needs to expand from "MINE, DON'T, and NO." Oy, she's a little bear cat all the sudden. My sweet, sweet baby, has hardened. Dang day care. She's had to learn to fend for herself. It's just a phase, right? Sure it is.
Jayda may have played too hard and wore herself out. She was up all night throwing up and had to stay home with Jed today. Hoping it was an exhaustion type of deal, rather than a bug.
I did some shopping for Bootylicious, and found some cool hides, leather pieces and stocked up on crystals. Should be able to get some orders cranked out in the next couple of weeks. The flip flops are going over well. The more pictures I post, the more interest it seems to generate. Still testing the waters and trying to decide how "full blown" I want to take this deal. Having fun none the less and making some connections that could lead to more fun!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Weekend Ready
Is it really still Thursday?! I'm super excited for this week to be over and the weekend to arrive. The girls and I are going to Rapid for some, Mom and Me and Grandma and aunts and sisters time! Probably throw Grandpa in there too! Wouldn't want to hurt his feelers.
I have flip flops and boots to deliver and "shop talk" to do. Hoping to pick up some supplies for Bootylicious products. And of course a few hours of salon time are required on this hair-o-mine.
My Tahoe is back up and running after a week of sitting in a shop. Turns out it just needed a fresh tank of gas. Isn't that lovely. I had put E-85 gas in it on Saturday, and apparently the computer module that regulates something or other, was having a hard time with that gas. I've used it before, and it is supposed to be able to handle it. Guess I won't be doing that again. We had fun borrowing Jed's grandma's Cadillac, but we're ready for our wheels back. Jayda wants to watch a movie!!
Oh and they fixed the cruise control also! I'm extremely happy about that. I've gone almost a month without cruise and I MISSED IT! I'm a whiny baby, I know. Get over it!
See you on the flip side!
I have flip flops and boots to deliver and "shop talk" to do. Hoping to pick up some supplies for Bootylicious products. And of course a few hours of salon time are required on this hair-o-mine.
My Tahoe is back up and running after a week of sitting in a shop. Turns out it just needed a fresh tank of gas. Isn't that lovely. I had put E-85 gas in it on Saturday, and apparently the computer module that regulates something or other, was having a hard time with that gas. I've used it before, and it is supposed to be able to handle it. Guess I won't be doing that again. We had fun borrowing Jed's grandma's Cadillac, but we're ready for our wheels back. Jayda wants to watch a movie!!
Oh and they fixed the cruise control also! I'm extremely happy about that. I've gone almost a month without cruise and I MISSED IT! I'm a whiny baby, I know. Get over it!
See you on the flip side!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Mom & Jayda day
I have to post this before I forget. It's too stinkin funny to let slip through my memory and never be shared!
On Saturday, Jayda and I went to Dickinson for some much needed, get out of the house, time. While we were in Wal-Mart, checking out, Jayda saw this picture on the magazine rack.
She's my accessory girl, that's for sure. When we got to the car, I told her she needed to pay me back for her purchases (this was our deal). She handed me one dollar. I laughed and said, that's not quite going to cut it sweetie. So she handed me one more dollar. I didn't have the heart to ask for any more. What a softy I've turned into.
This morning I needed $3 for a class picture and didn't have any single dollars, so I asked her if I could borrow a couple ones. "Sure, but when you get done with work today, I want them back!"
Surprised she didn't charge me interest!
On Saturday, Jayda and I went to Dickinson for some much needed, get out of the house, time. While we were in Wal-Mart, checking out, Jayda saw this picture on the magazine rack.
She then said, "Mom, is that Lady Gaga?" {insert hysterical laughter}
LOL, ohhhh my goodness, did I get a good laugh out of that one.
Prior to our Wal-Mart outing we went to the mall to return/exchange a few items. I have to admit, she's a pretty good shopper and always surprises me when I give her the chance. I have to explain to her that I have to go in a few "Mommy" stores and once we're finished we'll go to a "Jayda" store. She's a trooper. She even gives me dressing room compliments. And the occasional, "geez mom, you about got stuck in that shirt!" If it wasn't true, it wouldn't be so funny!
We went into Claire's, where she hit the Justin Beiber jackpot. She is now adorned in a Justin Beiber necklace and bracelet. She also picked out some pretend glasses that were just too cute to pass up.
She's my accessory girl, that's for sure. When we got to the car, I told her she needed to pay me back for her purchases (this was our deal). She handed me one dollar. I laughed and said, that's not quite going to cut it sweetie. So she handed me one more dollar. I didn't have the heart to ask for any more. What a softy I've turned into.
This morning I needed $3 for a class picture and didn't have any single dollars, so I asked her if I could borrow a couple ones. "Sure, but when you get done with work today, I want them back!"
Surprised she didn't charge me interest!
Flippy Floppies
Since Spring is around the corner . . . wait, it IS around the corner right? Lets start over. Since it already is spring and no one really wants to wear hot boots, I'm venturing into the land of flip flops over at Bootylicious. I practiced on my first pair for myself. My hand sewing skills could use some improvement, but overall they turned out pretty good. They are A LOT less painful on my fingers as well. Double bonus. Minus one jab of a leather needle through my finger. We're learning here!
Here are mine
Jayda's
And Sydney's. I wanted to try out the blue zebra and since she loves blue, it seemed fitting.
Thankfully flip flops don't require as much time as the boots, so I'm able to turn these out rather quickly. I posted two pictures on Sunday and have 5 orders already! Time to get to WORK!
Friday, April 1, 2011
What's for supper?
I have to give thanks to Pioneer Woman, once again. Without her, my cooking skills and menu selection is almost shameful. My husband thanks her too. I'll fully admit that I'm not very creative in the kitchen. I tend to stick to the basics and tend to get very sick of them.
Then Pioneer woman came along and my culinary skills have bloomed. I trust her. I know when she posts a recipe that it is tried and true and it will be good. No guessing, no flops. Well except for that weird meatloaf. That didn't win any votes at the Seim house. She tells me exactly what to do step by step, even if I already knew how to brown hamburger :)
We had these chicken tacos last night. DEEEEE-LISH. I know they aren't some strange new concoction that hasn't already been tried, but I hadn't tried making them before. Easy peasy, YUM! I'll link you to the recipe below.
chicken tacos
Last week we had this Noodle bake. It was a hit as well. Even Ryder (whom is a teenager) and Jayda (whom is just PICKY) LIKED IT! Win win, in my book. It was also incredibly easy. Very much like lasagna without all the fuss. Which by the way, I've never even attempted to make. Don't judge.
Then Pioneer woman came along and my culinary skills have bloomed. I trust her. I know when she posts a recipe that it is tried and true and it will be good. No guessing, no flops. Well except for that weird meatloaf. That didn't win any votes at the Seim house. She tells me exactly what to do step by step, even if I already knew how to brown hamburger :)
We had these chicken tacos last night. DEEEEE-LISH. I know they aren't some strange new concoction that hasn't already been tried, but I hadn't tried making them before. Easy peasy, YUM! I'll link you to the recipe below.
chicken tacos
Last week we had this Noodle bake. It was a hit as well. Even Ryder (whom is a teenager) and Jayda (whom is just PICKY) LIKED IT! Win win, in my book. It was also incredibly easy. Very much like lasagna without all the fuss. Which by the way, I've never even attempted to make. Don't judge.
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