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Wednesdays are great for Wordless and Wordful posts, but we decided to go a different route and create our own Wednesday fun. We figured what the hell. That’s how we started What The Hell Wednesday. Who are we kidding? That’s pretty much how we decide on almost everything. If you want to play along, grab our button on the sidebar, link up to us in your post and don’t forget to sign in to the linky below. Really, what the hell?
Stacy
I went out a little bit ago to throw out the recycling, and was shocked when I walked outside and saw it was snowing! What the Hell??? I know it’s February, but still, after the winter we’ve had, it’s weird when you actually see snow!!
I drive my boys to school every day. And there are 2 teachers that do the “Crosswalk Duty”. Meaning that one holds up a big STOP sign, and stands in the middle of the road while the kids cross the road. It had been fine until these 2 new teachers starting doing it. Now it’s one teacher who suddenly jumps out in front of your car, not holding the damn STOP sign up in the air, but instead holds her coffee up, while the other one watches drinking her coffee probably secretly hoping someone will run the other woman over. What the Hell?? I’m about ready to bump her with my car to teach her a lesson. I can see the kids coming, but don’t suddenly jump in front of me and not even hold up the STOP sign!!! At least hold the sign up, then walk into the road! I think Thing 2 wants me to hit her just so he can go into school and tell everyone that I ran over a teacher. I won’t of course, but I may just roll my window down one day and give her a bit of advice……
My allergies are crazy!!!! I don’t know what it is!!! I thought it might be the new place and maybe there’s something there I’m allergic to, but it’s bad all the time right now, even when I’m not there. What the Hell? I don’t usually have problems like this. Could it be the mild, no snow winter we’ve had this year??
The alarm went off again at work today. It is soooooo loud, like ear piercing, you can’t hear anything else for hours after kind of loud! What the Hell??? Maybe it’s just to wake us up if we all look sluggish or something. It definitely makes me jump!!!
Elle
Sunday I did my big 2 week grocery shopping at Wegmans. I had a ton of items but had managed to keep a rough estimate in my head of the total. Our cashier was polite but he was trying to ring up everything as fast as possible. I know they keep track of IPMs (items per minute) and this kid was trying to go so fast he was constantly ringing up items twice by accident and then voiding them as quickly as possible. When I heard the total I was a little surprised because it was more then I had thought. I paid it then when I looked over my receipt I realized he had charged me for two 12 packs of beer when I had only bought one and two boxes of crackers instead of one. WTH??!! I did get my $16 back from customer service but am still a little peeved. That’s a lot of money to be overcharged and I hope my complaint was passed on. I wonder how many other people have been charged for items they didn’t purchase because he is trying to go as fast as possible. I don’t know about you, but I’d prefer accuracy over speed. Especially when it comes to my money.
Wednesdays are great for Wordless and Wordful posts, but we decided to go a different route and create our own Wednesday fun. We figured what the hell. That’s how we started What The Hell Wednesday. Who are we kidding? That’s pretty much how we decide on almost everything. If you want to play along, grab our button on the sidebar, link up to us in your post and don’t forget to sign in to the linky below. Really, what the hell?
Stacy-I was thinking yesterday as I was sitting with my bright red nose, how can you have a runny nose that is completely stuffed up? Seriously What The Hell?
I turned on NBC Saturday night to watch Saturday Night Live, and all that was there was some crappy music and a statement that said this channel is unavailable. What The Hell? I can’t watch NBC or CW shows, okay, the CW is not an issue because there isn’t one show on there that I watch, but NBC??? What The Hell? I went on to DirectTv’s website and apparently the NBC station wants to raise the price 300% for DirectTv to carry it. I guess I’ll be watching all my shows online for now.
Elle
I’d be pretty upset if Time Warner took away the CW. I’d be all What The Hell happened to the Dean show the Sam and Dean show Supernatural? At least it’s in reruns on TBS for 2 hours every day.
If it’s Tuesday this must be Random Tuesday Thoughts. It used to be brought to you by Keely at The Un-Mom but she’s taking a hiatus. Okay, it’s been a really long hiatus but Random Tuesdays still rock on with help from Stacy.
Stacy
Today I woke up with a runny, stuffy nose. Great, I’m sick again. This year has been ridiculous! I think I may have gotten sick once last year, this year it’s practically non-stop.
The Ambien Adventures continue. I may have to stop taking it. The thing is, I sleep so good, or at least I think I’m sleeping, and I feel rested, even if I am up talking, texting, emailing and saying super crazy things. It would probably make a funny YouTube video, although I don’t think I want everyone seeing me all messed up.
Did you know that there’s a Girl Scout Cookie App for Smart Phones this year? It tells you exactly where there is a Girl Scout Cookie Sale. I don’t know about you, but I’ve known for weeks, and have had my order in. Because really, the Mom’s selling the cookies sure let you know when they’re up for sale. You don’t need an app for that.
Elle
We finally got several inches of snow last week and my dogs are loving it. Me? Not so much. They love to go out, eat the snow then come in. About 30 minutes later they are barking to go out because they need to go from all the snow they ate. I let them out, they go, then try to eat more snow before I get them back inside. This cycle will repeat itself all day long. I try to stop them from eating snow which involves me yelling “Stop eating snow!” over and over. Then Toby will look at me and then sneak a huge bite of snow and run in the house. I can’t win. I’m hoping the snow will lose it’s appeal after a while.
Last night I planned on getting up early this morning and baking some cinnamon rolls for Sissy’s breakfast before school this morning. Okay, not homemade , Pillsbury does the heavy lifting, I put them in a dish and bake them and then frost them. It’s still a lot to do that early in the morning. But because someone was snoring I didn’t sleep very well. I didn’t get up as early as I planned, which turned out to be a good thing. Sissy also didn’t get up, even after I turned on her light. For the record, turning on the bedroom light in your teenage daughter’s room while she isn’t fully awake, totally ticks them off. Just sayin’ . So, in turn, Sissy didn’t come out into the kitchen until it was time for the bus. She didn’t have time to even look at the breakfast I did make, never mine eat it. She was pretty grumpy when she got on the bus. But since I didn’t get up early and make cinnamon rolls that she wouldn’t get the chance to eat, I was actually in a good mood. Funny how things work out.
Don’t forget to join us for What the Hell Wednesday tomorrow. It’s where we get to complain about all the things that made us say “What the Hell??”" this past week.
Wednesdays are great for Wordless and Wordful posts, but we decided to go a different route and create our own Wednesday fun. We figured what the hell. That’s how we started What The Hell Wednesday. Who are we kidding? That’s pretty much how we decide on almost everything. If you want to play along, grab our button on the sidebar, link up to us in your post and don’t forget to sign in to the linky below. Really, what the hell?
Stacy
I went to the Doctor a few weeks ago for a physical. I was on a medication to help me sleep but it wasn’t working anymore. My Doctor prescribed me the generic form of Ambien. I took it last Friday night and woke up feeling great. I went to bed at 12:15 a.m. and slept awesome, other than a few weird dreams. But then I learned that my weird dreams were actually real. What the Hell? Apparently I was up until 2 am talking on the phone!! I thought I had dreamt my weird conversation, but nooooooo.
Since nothing is on tonight except for the stupid Primary news, I watched that “Extreme Couponing” show. What The Hell? How the hell do these women have that many coupons? Or the time to do this?? Do they buy like 100′s of Sunday Papers? Because if so, how does that really save them money? Maybe I could hire them to cut coupons and shop for me, although I really don’t need 150 pounds of brown rice and 65 sponges.
Elle
I think I have allergies already! I have been sneezing like crazy. What the Hell?? I blame Mother Nature and this crazy warm weather in January. Even sudafed isn’t helping.
This goes under the category of “What The Hell were they Thinking?????” You’ll have to click on the link because we aren’t allowed to use that type of language. Our mom would be sooooo mad. But apparently there are times it is useful.
If it’s Tuesday this must be Random Tuesday Thoughts. It used to be brought to you by Keely at The Un-Mom but she’s taking a hiatus. Okay, it’s been a really long hiatus but Random Tuesdays still rock on with help from Stacy .
Stacy
I live in NH. I know I’ve mentioned that one before. Tomorrow is the NH Primary. And I cannot wait for the damn republicans to leave my state! They cause me to have to sit in traffic everywhere! I also cannot wait for Ron Paul to stop calling my house! He calls the house about 10 or so times a day! Guess what, I’m not voting for you because you’ve been harassing me and using up my answering machine! I know I’m suppose to care, but really it’s just a pain in the ass….just sayin’
I don’t think gas should be able to raise up 8 cents or more within a day, it sure doesn’t go down that much!!
Getting my 13 year old son an electric drum kit was really not a good idea.
Getting my 13 year old son an electric drum kit and him suddenly starting a band that wants to rehearse at my house…..REALLY not a good idea!!
Elle
Welcome to my world Stacy! I know all about electronic drums and bands practicing at the house.
We signed up Mr. Barky McBarky pants up for obedience classes at Lollypop Farm. We had the first class this past Sunday. It was just for us and we left him home. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. We learned how to use clicker training on dogs that were already pretty well behaved. We left with a homework packet and a clicker.
Apparently I left the homework packet too close to the edge of the table.
It’s pretty bad when your dog chews up his own homework!
The twins are going to be one on the 14th! I can’t believe how fast this first year has flown by.
We are also getting for DD, which is what the kids call her, to head down to Walt Disney World to start another semester in their College Program. (I think DD stands for Disney Daughter). This will be her third time in the program. She loves it there and I’m fairly certain she’ll be working for Disney when she graduates.
Don’t forget to join us for What The Hell Wednesday tomorrow!
Wednesdays are great for Wordless and Wordful posts, but we decided to go a different route and create our own Wednesday fun. We figured what the hell. That’s how we started What The Hell Wednesday. Who are we kidding? That’s pretty much how we decide on almost everything. If you want to play along, grab our button on the sidebar, link up to us in your post and don’t forget to sign in to the linky below. Really, what the hell?
Stacy
Last night I stayed up and wrote my Random Tuesday Thoughts, and we didn’t even publish it! What The Hell?? I actually remembered this week, and Elle didn’t post it? Technically I could post it, but she’s the boss of this whole thing…..
Tonight it is 4 degrees outside, and by tomorrow morning I’m sure it won’t be much warmer, but Thing 2 has decided that he can only wear shorts. What The Hell? It’s winter in NH, put some damn pants on!
We have 2 semi-new kittens, they’ve been here since September, but technically they’re still kittens. One of them named Katie, has double paws, but they don’t look like regular double paws, they look like mittens. The other day I noticed that some of the poop from the cat box was on the floor around it. I automatically blamed the dog because he’s gross and stupid. Then I was brushing my teeth and witnessed Katie using the cat box. She was picking up pieces of poop and throwing them out! What The Hell? She uses her paw like a hand, it’s really weird! I watched her pick pieces up and basically throw them out! I need to get it on video, because I never thought we’d have a poop throwing cat! I thought only monkey’s did that!
Elle
Okay, seriously? Stacy hasn’t shown up in a couple weeks then complains when she does. What The Hell?? She is right, I am the boss around here. I think it comes with being the big sister.
So glad my cats don’t throw poop. That would be a deal breaker right there.
I managed to slip and fall on some ice going out my back door on Monday. I was taking the dogs out and somehow found the single patch on ice out there, slipped and fell. What The Hell??!! Seriously not fun. Now I’m all sore and achy, can’t sleep on my favorite side and am a little grumpy about the whole thing. I did go to the doctor and she saw the bruise she said “Wow! That’s gonna hurt.” Yes, that was her expert opinion and damn-it she’s right. It does hurt!
Wednesdays are great for Wordless and Wordful posts, but we decided to go a different route and create our own Wednesday fun. We figured what the hell. That’s how we started What The Hell Wednesday. Who are we kidding? That’s pretty much how we decide on almost everything. If you want to play along, grab our button on the sidebar, link up to us in your post and don’t forget to sign in to the linky below. Really, what the hell?
Stacy
I realized around 11:30 a.m. today that it was Tuesday and I forgot about Random Tuesday Thoughts! What The Hell? My day today was like a Monday, like a really, really bad Monday. How the hell am I suppose to remember what day it really is? Plus I still have my Christmas Hangover. Not from drinking, just from the craziness of Christmas. The living room still looks like Christmas threw up all over the place. There is a teetering tower of balled up wrapping paper there that I’m waiting for the cats to tip over. Maybe tomorrow I’ll clean it, maybe……
Today was Day 1 of Christmas vacation of the boys being home alone. It wasn’t too bad, they seemed to get along okay. I came home this afternoon for a few minutes and then ran to the grocery store to grab a few things, and that’s when I got the phone call. Thing 2 yelling that it’s still his turn to play the new video game and Thing 1 yelling in the background that it was his turn. What The Hell?? I couldn’t even get a word in! I finally ended the conversation with, “Leave your brother alone, I will be home in 10 minutes and I will handle it.” After I hung up I think I made a loud GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR sound, then I heard, “hello?” Oops, the call I had on hold was back and heard me growling loudly!
Elle
Oh sure Stacy, likely story. That seems to happen every time there is a Monday holiday. What The Hell??
On Christmas Eve, my husband and I were in the kitchen making dinner and watching TV. An Old Navy commercial came on and the announcer said “Now that Christmas is over…..” What the Hell??!! Last time I checked, Christmas isn’t over on Christmas Eve. Seriously, the stores push the holidays on us so early and then they are telling us they’re over and it’s time to buy more stuff we don’t need. Marketing Fail Old Navy!
I managed to sprain my rib last week. Yup, that’s right, I sprained my rib. Who the Hell sprains their rib? Apparently, I do. I’ll tell you, it hurts a lot. You don’t realize how much you use your rib muscles until they hurt.
Wednesdays are great for Wordless and Wordful posts, but we decided to go a different route and create our own Wednesday fun. We figured what the hell. That’s how we started What The Hell Wednesday. Who are we kidding? That’s pretty much how we decide on almost everything. If you want to play along, grab our button on the sidebar, link up to us in your post and don’t forget to sign in to the linky below. Really, what the hell?
Stacy
It’s 1:10 a.m. Wednesday morning, and I’m awake. What the Hell? Is it the stress of not being close to done Christmas Shopping, or worrying that I won’t have enough stuff for the boys? Or is it just the fact that these damn sleeping pills don’t work, and I need something stronger? Who knows…..
I went to walk the dog a minute ago and some creature ran off the porch steps and through the lawn. What The Hell? I don’t know what the hell it was! It was big enough to get the spotlight to come on, but of course it ran so fast I couldn’t see it in the light. Guess Bruno doesn’t need to be walked again tonight.
Another problem with being up all night…..snacking! What the Hell? Why does everything taste way yummier after 12 am? And why do I need to eat it all? Seriously, I’m never that hungry except in the middle of the night when I should be sleeping.
I know I mentioned that the boys wanted an XBox 360 this year. Of course this was told like a week or two ago. Well last night Thing 2 says, “You know Mom, I really don’t want an XBox 360 this year at all.” What the Hell?? Thank goodness they are so outrageously priced that they weren’t getting one. Really? Could you imagine if one was already bought? It would so be going back to the store!
Elle
A couple weeks ago my husband went on a business trip to Wisconsin. Last week, the company he went to sent him a huge box of local cheeses. J-Man had a bunch of the cheese curds one night. The next day he asked for some more. I put a few in a bowl and after a minute he came back and had this conversation with me.
J-Man: I don’t like these.
Me: You liked them a lot last night.
J-Man: They did taste funny last night.
Me: Then why did you eat so many?
J-Man: I don’t know. Just because cheese comes from some big cheese state doesn’t mean it’s actually good.
What The Hell??
If it’s Tuesday this must be Random Tuesday Thoughts. It used to be brought to you byKeely at The Un-Mom but she’s taking a hiatus. Okay, it’s been a really long hiatus but Random Tuesdays still rock on with help from Stacy .
Stacy
I was trying to get onto my computer for the first time in a week to write my Random Thoughts, of course I could not get onto it, and had to restart the damn thing 3 times. I swear the boys download so much crap that when I finally kick them off of it, I cannot even get the thing to work!! I tried writing my RTT via my phone for the first time, but I got too aggravated with the touch screen. Apparently I kept touching it in the wrong spot.
This time of year makes me want to bake all sorts of goodies. Of course this time of year is so busy that I don’t have time to bake beautiful, yummy, creative treats! Honestly I would much rather spend hours baking than spend an hour making dinner. I hate cooking and everything that comes along with it. From planning meals, grocery shopping and then cooking…..ugh! Believe me, if I were independently wealthy I would have a personal chef. Oh and a maid to do all those dishes, that’s something I hate right up there with cooking.
I’ve decided this year that I’m not sending Christmas cards. I know, it’s rude and everything, but I don’t feel like sending a card that people are only going to eventually throw out. I never send cards for other occasions all year long, why start now for Christmas? I really don’t think anyone is going to care if I send any or not.
Going all day long with 4 or 3 hours of sleep is not really working for me. Obviously my sleeping pill is not working anymore. The lack of sleep gave it away.
Words with Friends is the best when you have to sit and wait somewhere. Seriously, it actually gives me patience. Now I don’t mind waiting at the Dr.’s office, etc. because I can play my turn.
Elle
We are doing something new here at BMB. Mondays we have been participating in Meow Monday, brought to you by the wonderful Anne from Small Town Mommyand her cat Oreo. In addition to pictures of our own cats, each week we will be featuring a cat from our local shelter, Lollypop Farm, as Pet of the Week. We are hoping to help some cats find their forever homes. If you know anyone in the greater Rochester, NY area, please let them know.
Stacy was complaining about her lack of sleep. This week I’m not going to be sleeping much at all. How else am I going to get everything done?
Tonight J-Man was complaining about school and his teacher. I told him she was just trying to help him be the best student possible. He said “It’s one thing to help me be the best student it’s another thing to force me to be the best student.
Sissy said something really funny during dinner this evening. Too bad I can’t remember what it was.
I spent the afternoon running errands and shopping with DD and finally got home at 6pm. I was verypleasantly surprised to find Sissy and my husband making dinner!!!! Yay! It was like an early Christmas present!
I bought some Christmas Hershey kisses today and Sissy was all excited to put them out in the holiday candy dish.
She is definitely her father’s daughter.
Last week J-Man was helping me with cards. After he put the card in the envelope I told him to lick the edge of the envelope because there was glue on it. He looked at me and after a moment he said “That’s disgusting!”
I had to lick all the envelopes myself.
Don’t forget to join us for What The He’ll Wednesday tomorrow.
Wednesdays are great for Wordless and Wordful posts, but we decided to go a different route and create our own Wednesday fun. We figured what the hell. That’s how we started What The Hell Wednesday. Who are we kidding? That’s pretty much how we decide on almost everything. If you want to play along, grab our button on the sidebar, link up to us in your post and don’t forget to sign in to the linky below. Really, what the hell?
Stacy
Today I woke up with a stuffy/runny nose. What The Hell? I’ve just gotten over like 3 different colds, one right after another! What, did I go a whole week without being sick???
I think there are far too many Viagra/Cialis commercials on during the early evening hours. And they are a little too descriptive. I think the commercial with the guy on the boat is stupid. What The Hell? He’s alone on a boat, why does he need Viagra? I know, at the end he shows up at someone’s house, with a big smile on his face, although I’m surprised the commercial doesn’t show us what else he shows up with…. You’d think he should have called first, I mean how awkward is that? Take some Viagra, sail across the ocean, show up to some girl’s house very happy to see her. Imagine opening the door to that?? And then what if she’s all, “oh gee I’m sorry, but I’ve already started watching Glee on my DVR.”
The boys have decided that they want XBOX 360 for Christmas. What The Hell? Guess what, I want a BMW with a big ass bow on it (free and paid for). Neither one is going to happen.
Just found out that Thing 1′s Christmas/Holiday Concert is next Tuesday. It’s the first day of Hanukkah. What The Hell? It just doesn’t seem like the right day to have it on. And what if you are Jewish? I’m sorry but I wouldn’t want to have to go to a concert on Christmas, I sure as hell wouldn’t want to go on my first day of opening a present! That was probably way too much usage of Christmas and hell in the same sentence.
Elle
That’s Stacy for you, being all festivey and stuff.
J-Man has a cold again. Sometimes I wonder if that child even has an immune system. What The Hell??!!
Tomorrow is the much dreaded parent/teacher conference with J-Man’s teacher. I’m going to have to drag him with us and have him sit outside the classroom, coughing and sneezing and blowing his nose. I’m sooo not looking forward to it. At least my husband is going to be there too.
That’s all I’ve got. I need to go take care of a sick little boy and stress about the big conference tomorrow.
Stumble it!
