The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 30 2009

For Today...

Outside my window... cool and dreary

I am thinking... how I need to lose some weight

From the learning rooms... putting together this weeks plan for Tristan

I am thankful for... for my health. Being over weight, but yet healthy

From the kitchen... some picking up that needs to be done

I am wearing... Grey t-shirt and jeans

I am reading... The Life Organizer by Jennifer Louden

I am hoping... That I get some motivation this week

I am creating... Next weeks menu

I am hearing... The TV

Around the house... Lots of laundry that needs to be done

One of my favorite things... Finding new crafts to do with my boys

A few plans for the rest of the week... Jayden has a doctor's appointment on Wednesday and hopefully go to my SIL to do some scrapbooking or crafts.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Tristan working out on the Wii

Pay It Forward

I saw this cool idea on Ten Kids And A Dog.

The Pay It Forward Exchange....
is based on the concept of the movie “Pay it Forward”.

I will send a hand made gift to the first three people who leave a comment to this post on my blog requesting to join the PIF exchange.

All the gifts will be made and posted out "sometime within the next year".
How exciting to not know when your surprise package will arrive!
What you need to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog.
This Exchange is only open to those with active websites or blogs.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PROMISE TO POST THE SAME PAY IT FORWARD PICTURE AND THIS MESSAGE ONTO YOUR BLOG, WHICH MUST BE ACTIVE IN ORDER TO PLAY. YOU WILL PAY IT FORWARD TO THREE PEOPLE WHO COMMENT ON YOUR BLOG.

Sugar On Snow

Yesterday, we went to Palmers Sugar House for a first time experience of sugar on snow. My mom said I went to a sugar house when I was younger, but I don't remember it, so this was like the first time for me and the boys. Though unfortunately, Brayden had no interest at all of being there. Tristan like checking everything elese around instead of the maple syruping process. Jayden on the other hand couldn't get enough of sugar on snow and the maple cotton candy. Even thought it didn't quite go as well as planned, it still was fun!

Here's Jayden having a wonderful time







Here's Tristan trying the sugar on snow and the maple cotton candy

Friday Fill In's - March 27, 2009

This week, I took the first sentence in 6 of my favorite books...you fill them in...with the right words or even better, ones of your own.

And...here we go!

1. "In a hole in the ground there lived an ant and his colony."

2. "I have two left feet, but that ain't no matter."

3. "After dark the rain began to fall again, and the air became cool."

4. "As I looked down to see, I spotted a journal that was found from the hold of the Spanish galleon."

5. "There was a hand in the darkness, and I reached for it, hesitatingly."

6. "Accidents ambush the unsuspecting, which causes a turn of events."

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to pizza night with my family, tomorrow my plans include dinner with my brother & sister in-law and Sunday, I want to enjoy my first sugar on snow experience!

Aloha Friday - March 27, 2009

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day they take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would participate and take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at An Island Life. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

My question for this week is:

What is one thing scientists should invent?

I think scientist need to invent a devise that would read any kind of book so, when you are eyes start hurting and need a rest, you can still listen/read your book.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 23, 2009

Outside my window... Sunny skies

I am thinking... How sad I've been feeling

From the learning rooms...Projects for the boys to do

I am thankful for...getting Tristan's glasses fixed

From the kitchen... A huge pile of dishes that need to be washed

I am wearing... T-shirt & jeans

I am reading... More blogs

I am hoping... That we can check out the new IHOP that's opening this week

I am creating... Some Easter plans

I am hearing... The TV and the wind

Around the house... Tidying up

One of my favorite things... Watching my boys explore

A few plans for the rest of the week... Curves workout, Brayden's Doctor appointment on Friday

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Tristan shaking a bag, one of the process of making ice cream!

Join Me For The Ultimate Blog Party 2009

First, click on the play button to start this party...

This is the first time I've participated in the Ultimate Blog Party. I've got the music going, and ready to party!


I'm having a strawberry daiquiri...anyone else want one?



I also spared no expense on the appetizers

Now the music is playing, drinks are served and our bellies are full with yummy food I'll tell a little about me:

My name is Angie, I'm a stay at home mom of 3 boys. My oldest who was suppose to be born on Thanksgiving, decided to come 3 weeks early, and my water broke at 5:15pm on Election Day. He was born at 4:14am November 3 2004. He was 6lbs & 1oz. My 2nd little man, Brayden, was the opposite. He did not want to come out. My doctor tried to induce me the week before my due date, and he was not coming. I had contractions for about 5 hours, and nothing. So 2 weeks go by, and again, I'm now 1 week past my due date and my doctor induced me again. This time it was more successful. The nurses started the IV at 7am and my little stubborn boy was born at 12:25pm, weighing in at 7lbs 15oz on the January 31, 2007. My little boy, who was a surprise, was only a couple day's early. He was ready to come into this world. My water broke at 2:30pm on February 14, 2008, and I delievered him at 6:59pm weight 8lbs 3oz. He was a quick one.

I live in a small town in Vermont. I have lived in Vermont all my life. I love the changes of the leaves, the cool spring and fall. The summers can be HOT and the winters are COLD. I've been to Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvannia. I also have been to Montreal when I was a kid. Not much of a traveler.

My family and I live in a trailer, in a park, and in hopes, that someday, we will move out and live in a nice big house. With a front yard, and a big back yard for the kids to play in. Adam, my significant other, who I've been with for over 6 years now, just got promoted at his job. He is a meat cutter, and now a meat manager at a local grocery store. So that dream may come true, someday.

I have other blogs as well. I like to keep them separate. Check them out, they are link to my life.

My Angie Is Flying Blog - Trying to get control of CHAOS in my home. I follow Flylady and she has really helped my getting my home in order.

I also have a blog called Fun With The Kiddos. Its fun activities my boys and I do together and some learning.

My last blog is called Holiday Memories. It's all about Christmas.

Anyway...let's get this party started!!!

Prizes I'd like are:

13. Scrapbook Photo Box
19. $50 Gift Certificate At Target
58. Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer
60. Pepsi Tote Full Of Loot
72. $10 Gift Certificate At McDonalds

There are so many prizes...I like them all!

Aloha Friday - March 20

In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day they take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would participate and take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link at An Island Life. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

Which TV Show Would Best Describe Your Life?

Home Improvement would be the TV Show of my life. Of course Adam isn't a handyman, but is Tim? Since everything he touches seems to break. I'm somewhat like Jill and a mom of 3 boys.

The Simple Woman's Day Book - March 16, 2009

For Today

Outside my window... Foggy and a light frost on the ground. Birds chirping near by.

I am thinking... How my hair looks. It's a new look for me. Red with bangs.

From the learning rooms... new crafts

I am thankful for... the ability to hope

From the kitchen... Some prepping I'm going to be doing for St. Patrick's Day

I am wearing... Champion t-shirt, and sweat pants

I am reading... More blogs

I am hoping... That spring is finally here!

I am creating... a schedule

I am hearing... An airplane passing by

Around the house... Tidying up

One of my favorite things... Taking pictures

A few plans for the rest of the week... EEE visit, Curves workouts & Dinner with my parents on Tuesday

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

My new hair style

The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 9, 2009

Outside my window... Snow, again

I am thinking... How exciting it's going to be for St. Patrick's Day. Never really did anything before, but this year I will be.

I am thankful for... spending the whole day with my family yesterday.

From the kitchen... will be preparing lunch soon

I am wearing... blue wind pants, a Vermont t-shirt and bare feet

I am reading... blogs

I am hoping... spring is coming, warmer weather is on the rise!

I am creating... new crafts for my boys to do

I am hearing... the furnace

Around the house... some tidying I need to do

One of my favorite things... watching my 1 year old learning to suck through a straw

A few plans for the rest of the week... going through some clutter in my bedroom, and packing it up to donate

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

Getting ready for St. Patrick's Day

Brotherly Love

Having children is beautiful and rewarding. I always wanted children, but didn't really think it would happen to me. Now I have 3 wonderful boys that I love with all my heart. Of course they're still very young, but teaching them now about love and family will definitely progress as they get older. My brother and I were very close as children, and to this day, we love and respect each other. We're only 13 months apart but there are time you'd thing we were twins, because we know what each other is thinking and or doing.

I believe it has a lot to do with upbringing. My parent's didn't allow fighting or disrespecting each other. I have to admit, my brother did spoil me. He'd give in to me when I was young, I guess he didn't want to hear me whine. But, like I said, we got along great. I have a lot of fond memories of my childhood. I hope my boy's will too.

1st picture is Tristan & Brayden. 2nd picture is Tristan & Jayden

3rd Picture

Brayden & Jayden