Our new room

This weekend was busy. We had decided to re-do the "boy's room" downstairs. We have had mom and dad's sofa and love seat since we got married. When we bought this house we were able to buy our own couch and chair. We have a den downstairs that has been considered the boy's room. Although the only "boyish" thing was the playstation.
We decided back around christmas to sale the sofa and love seat (of course with mom and dad's approval). We posted it on Craiglist and we had several hits. Several weeks ago, Kyle's mom decided that she needed new furniture and she wanted to buy it. So Saturday morning we delivered the couches to her. I am so glad to get them out of here. Then we went to Target and bought 3 video game chairs. Two for Logan and his friends and of course one for Kyle. After we got home Saturday, Kyle and I decided to move the entertainment center (it's huge) and the rest of the room around. We were so tired come Saturday evening but at least we accomplished something. We now have the playstation, Kyle's foosball table, Gaming chairs, Army Men and Racetracks everywhere! And the good thing about it is...It doesn't bother me because it's their room! Oh yeah, it has Star Wars pictures and Comic Book stuff out!
So tonight, I am sitting here on the computer listening to Kyle and Logan play the foosball and playstation. The foosball table has been out in the garage for several years and it wasn't getting used so that's why we decided to bring it in. They love it! Logan just made the remark, "I can't believe momma finally let us bring this in!" I hate changes but this one was a good one!! They are really enjoying themselves!!

** Logan has beat Kyle 5 times in a row!! Go Logan!!**

Oh Silent Night....

...How long will you stay? I had mixed emotions when I walked through the door a few minutes ago. First, I wasn't greeted by anyone. Second, there were no lights on anywhere in the house so of course I had a creepy feeling (I know, my fault for watching all the scary movies). Third, I don't know what to do with myself.
I love having my "children" gone sometime but it always leaves a lonely feeling. I hated pulling into the driveway and not seeing any lights on. To me, lights help make a home. Apparently, I can't get that through Kyle's head. Then my garage door wouldn't go up so I have to walk to the front door (in the dark and cold). As I am walking to the door, I start hearing this jingling sound (again, I've watched too many scary movies) so I start walking "very fast" to the front door. Then I am trying to unlock the door by using my sister's house key! So I have my hands full, trying to find the right key in the pitch black dark!! Luckily, after dropping the pizza, I find that the jingling noise was just my cat, Tyson! I would have figured that out earlier but I was told that he was in the basement. I guess all the facts weren't correct.
Now, to the other set of emotions. I love my family and I love all the fun that we have but honestly they drive me crazy sometimes. So coming home to a quiet house is very relaxing! As I was taking in all the peace and quiet, I reach the top of my stairs....What do I find?? BULLETS everywhere! Apparently, my "children" decided to have a war just before leaving for church. They must have been so rushed that they forgot to clean up the evidence. I have begged and pleaded for them NOT to play with it in the living room. I have candles, glass top tables and so many pictures frames in that room. But they enjoy shooting the bullets at the tv, glass table tops and my huge window over my front door!! Tonight they forgot to knock down one of the bullets that had stuck itself to my picture frame on the wall and also the 2 on my window!! Ah, Boys!! So I will be spending the rest of my quiet, peaceful, silent night picking up bullets. Nah, on the hand...I'm leaving them. Let them clean up their toys. Like I was taught, "Children must clean up their own messes!"
So as I am sitting here, I am just saying over and over in my head...Awww, the silence. Enjoy the silence because in 30 mins they will be back! So I am finished writing. I am going to go enjoy my last 25 minutes of peace.....

It's SNOWING....

Well I was wrong...I will admit it!! They were right this time!! So let's just see if it amounts to anything!!!

Let It Snow...

Well, all I've heard today is 50% chance of snow. So in my book that translates to 0%chance of snow. I am praying that I am completely wrong and that we wake up to a white ground tomorrow. That would be so nice. It would be even nicer if I wouldn't have to work. But supplying water to customers doesn't stop even if there is tons of snow. I remember working back in 2002, when all the ice was causing power outages...Davidson Water was still going strong. So I am sure that I will still be working tomorrow even if we wake up to snow.
Kyle has already been told that if there is snow, he will not have to come in. Kinda not fair since we both are employed by the same company but I wouldn't want him out there reading meters in that kind of weather. Plus his truck will slide everywhere. So I am relying on Kyle to take tons of pictures tomorrow if there is snow!!

All I can say is............PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SNOW!!!

Final Day...

Logan was very upset to see the last day of Spirit Week (a.k.a. Fun Week {per Logan}) go. He had so much fun dressing up every day. It actually gave him a reason to jump out of bed the first time we called for him! Yesterday was Red, White and Blue Day. Many would say...Oh what an easy day to do. Well, it's not! Especially for a boy. Everything that he had with those colors had prints on it or something was wrong with it according to Logan. It was very hard to make a final decision but we finally did. Thank goodness it was a cold day because the child wore 3 shirts!! I had to make sure he could move before we left the house. He wore a long sleeve navy shirt, with a white collared polo shirt over that and then a red t-shirt on top of all three. So the white collared was showing and the long sleeved blue shirt...and blue jeans!! He was happy with the end result!! I am just glad he could move and didn't sweat to death at school!! Enjoy:

My Future Money Maker

Today was "I wanna be_______ when I grow up". Logan wants to be a soccer player. He wants to play for Team USA. I am all for that because he also says he is never going to get married so that means he will have enough money to support his loving parents when he is rich! Today was an easy day because he had everything that he would need. Although he couldn't wear shorts so he had to wear his shin guards on the outside of his pants (kinda tacky) and I wouldn't let him take a soccer ball to school. I know...Mean mother but I just knew that he would have a hard time paying attention if he had a ball at his feet. Also, we let him wear the shorts on the outside of his pants so he looked funny but he atleast he was following all rules! I made sure he knew to take the shorts off if anyone said anything because I didn't want a phone call or email at work telling me to come and pick him up because he wasn't following the guidelines! Luckily, he didn't have to remove the shorts.
He really enjoyed this day. I only have one picture because once again we were running very behind this morning so Kyle made the picture this afternoon. Enjoy:

A Much Better Day...Tacky But Better...

Today was a much happier place in the Phelps Household. The morning started off right- No smart mouth; I was able to take some pictures; I was on time; He remembered his spelling book and the best of all NO EMAIL FROM THE TEACHER!! I really don't having anything else to share other than the Wacky/Tacky picture. And I must say...HE IS TACKY!! His dad picked out and dressed him this morning! After school he went to mom's and I prayed that she would tell all the mothers when they came to get their children, that we don't actually think this matches!! Tell me what you think. The picture really doesn't do it justice. *It's camo pants, and totally different camo long sleeve shirt, and Hawaiian button-up shirt, camo crocs and white socks!*