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Well, this is bound to be short and b-o-r-i-n-g. That is right. You might as well stop reading now.

I have a couple sick kids at home. I think after 3 days they are finally on the mend. This means we were pretty much home bound over the President's Day weekend. We actually had some nice weather too. So it was tough being stuck in the house. I felt so bad for the kids. They were suffering from re-appearing fevers and colds.

I spoke with my hubby today at work. He complained that he was getting sick. Great.

Let me ask this...

What is worse 2 sick kids or 1 sick husband? Ha, ha. I don't know about you, but my guy tends to turn into a big whiney baby when he has a cold.

And this ends my brief and uninspiring post. If you stuck to the end of the dull ramblings, thank you!

Valentine's Day Mommy Style!

I saw this clipart and laughed!

I know Valentine’s Day is supposed to be all about romance and stuff…

I do love romance and the idea of Valentine’s Day. I think I used to have very high and unrealistic expectations about this day. Now, that I am a mom the concept of celebrating cupid’s day has changed. I spend the week before working with my children on cards for their friends. I relish their excitement over the school parties they attend and the cards they receive.

My husband and I have always kept this day pretty simple and basic. A card, dinner, and maybe inexpensive gifts are exchanged. Since the kids have arrived we usually order in dinner. Since I am not a fan of the kitchen a night off from cooking a meal is always a welcomed gift. I’m a simple girl I guess – ha, ha.

Oh the life of a stay at home mom. No rose peddles in bath water, or glasses of champagne by the fireplace… still you won’t hear me complain.

I hope your day was filled with love.

A Day Without Rain

We had a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL Saturday. The sun was out and the sky was blue. It was wonderful. It was just what I needed to lift my spirits. The gray skies and rain was starting to really get me down.

The kids were outside riding their bikes, using sidewalk chalk and playing at the park. Oh, I know it was just a taste of the Spring to come. In fact the clouds and drizzle has since returned. Still Saturday was perfect. It made me remember what a beautiful city I live in too. It is amazing what a little taste of sunshine can do to refuel a person.

The kids on the other hand are feeling a little antzy now. They are stuck back inside, and they don't like it much.

Winter is nearing it's end right? In another month or two we'll be back in our flip flops and t-shirts. I can't wait.

Investigating Auto Insurance

If you read my bog regularly, you know that I am starting to look at purchasing a new car. I should clarify and say a previously owned vehicle.

Everything costs money. Not just a car, but also the gas, the maintenance, the repairs and lets not forget about the auto insurance.

I am checking out Cost-U-Less. They have been in the insurance business since 1980. They have many stores located in Northern California, and they are quickly expanding all over the State. They have ten locations in Southern California, which serve cities in and around Anaheim, Long Beach, Palmdale, Pomona, Whittier, Santa Ana, Torrance, Victorville, San Bernardino, Lancaster and Tarzana. They promise excellent and affordable auto insurance. I think they are worth checking further into for my insurance needs. If it can save money, it is worth my time to investigate further.

Whats the Blog?

I logged in my blog tonight. Happy that the kids are in bed and I have some free time to myself. However, now that I'm here...I realize that I have nothing much to say. With that said, what does that say about me?? Ha, ha.

Today was an exciting one for me (and I'm saying that with sarcasm). I completed 2 loads of laundry and cleaned the bathrooms. Whooo hooo! Oh, and I did run to the grocery store and pick up a few groceries with my daughter in tow.

The rain continues to fall. This leaves me in a lazy frame of mind. Can I blame the dark wet skies on my fuzzy mommy brain? I hate to think it is actually old age that leaves me too tired to think.

So... I guess with that said, I will now log off and watch American Idol on TV. I know, I lead quite the exciting life. I bet you are glad you dropped by tonight! I hope things are a little more exciting in your world!

Car Shopping

Car Prices can be scary. I have an 11 year old beater of a car. It now has a nasty oil leak. I need to have it looked at. I am hoping it won’t cost a lot to fix. However, I know that I’ll need a new car in the very new future. My car is falling a part.

I checked out carsblvd.com. They offer several convenient options to help consumers who are car shopping. Besides information and pictures of cars, they also offer quotes. You just need to enter your zip code and the make and model of the car you are interested in. This site can then match your request with local dealers near you. If you need help with financing they can you with that too.

I find the whole car shopping experience very stressful. I know I will feel more confident if I educate myself first.

Lazy Days

I don't know what it is like in your end of the world. However, out here it has been overcast, wet, and dull. The kind of days where you just wish you could curl up in bed and read or watch a movie. Lazy days.

Except I have kids, commitments, and well...life I have to tend too. So each morning I leave my warm bed and head out in the rain. I keep the lights on in the house all day because it is SO DARK outside.

I find myself craving for an afternoon nap. Again, the kids put any hope of that happening to rest. So, I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a "Sun Dance". I hate feeling like I'm walking around in a fog. I need some sunlight to wake myself up. Unfortunately rain is forecasted to continue through the week...

A trip to Hawaii sounds mighty nice right now...