.Chronicles of Us.

Christmas

2011-12-15T13:15:00.001-10:00

Christmas, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

nana

2011-05-05T05:16:00.001-09:00

nana, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

firstday

2009-08-31T06:04:00.002-09:00

firstday, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

End of summer

2009-08-30T03:44:00.003-09:00

As usual summer always seems to go by extremely fast...
Vacation was great..We all had a nice time. Its always so nice to get away;but always as nice to return home again. School here begins in the morning, going back to school before labor day seems awful.
We lost Sen.Ted Kennedy last Tues. His work and his cause, hopes and dreams shall always be remembered as a huge part of American History.

summertime '09

2009-07-28T07:57:00.001-09:00

Summertime Is busy...is in full swing--not too many sunny days but summer non the less...busy working and waiting for our vacation!!! Counting the days now!

Hooked on Fishing

2009-06-07T02:21:00.002-09:00

We took the children fishing yesterday to a great park in Union. It was an event that is also a memorial tribute to a family who lost their son. It was the very first time the children had experienced fishing., it was a blast. Stephen caught his first fish, a white perch! Kalen on the other hand had a great cast technique but enjoyed reeling it back in and had no patience on waiting for the fish to come to her. We also enjoyed a small b-b-que also sponsored by the volunteers at the event. Overall it was great to get outdoors, enjoy the lake and be with nature as a family.

Mother's Day

2009-05-08T03:55:00.001-09:00

Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night. Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep. Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.! I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom. Before I was a Mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy. Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom .

March for Babies

2009-04-26T16:11:00.002-09:00

We had the walk today, and finally it did not rain! Also it was great because it was the very first time my daughter joined me int he walk. What a great day! What a great cause.

b u d d y

2009-04-19T11:23:00.001-09:00

b u d d y, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

2009-04-02T14:28:00.001-09:00

Family-

I ran into a stranger as he passed by, 'Oh excuse me please' was my reply. He said, 'Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you.' We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way and we said goodbye.. But at home a different story is told, How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later that day, cooking the evening meal, My son stood beside me very still. When I turn ed, I nearly knocked him down. 'Move out of the way,' I said with a frown. He walked away, his little heart broken. I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken. While I lay awake in bed, God's still small voice came to me and said, 'While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the family you love, you seem to abuse. Go and look on the kitchen floor, You'll find some flowers there by the door. Those are the flowers he brought for you. He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue. He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise, you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes.' By this time, I felt very small, And now my tears began to fall. I quietly went and knelt by his bed ; 'Wake up, little one, wake up,' I said. 'Are these the flowers you picked for me?'He smiled, 'I found 'em, out by the tree. I picked 'em because they're pretty like you. I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue.' I said, 'Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have yelled at you that way.' He said, 'Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway.' I said, 'Son, I love you too, and I do like the flowers, especially the blue.' FAMILY Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think? So what is behind the st ory? Do you know what the word FAMILY means? FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU

Sponsor Me at March for Babies!

2009-03-29T14:51:00.001-09:00

Where did it go?

2009-03-10T09:14:00.004-09:00

So now in March, I wonder that I am that consumed and busy I look up and February has passed me by. No one ever said work and family life would be easy or slow going. However I think winter up here should be slow. This was not the case for us or myself rather this winter. In the past it has been peaceful, calm, quiet and a simple time for reflection. Really this is THE COUNTRY!!!I will be the first to say yeah, think spring, I have been counting the days. I just wish some days were slower with less activities, with much less hustle, and of course less housework. So hello March and I will still be counting the days searching for that first crocus...

January In Maine

2009-01-08T04:58:00.002-10:00

This is how I am feeling it's January in Maine---
This is a song by Patty Griffin...

"Top Of The World"
I wished I was smarter Wished I was strongerI wished I loved JesusThe way the my wife doesI wished it'd been easierInstead of any longerI wished I could've stoodWhere you would've been proudThat won't happen nowThat won't happen nowThere's a whole lot of singingThat's never gonna be heardDisappearing every dayWithout so much as a wordSomehowI think I broke the wingsOff that little songbirdAnd she's never gonna fly To the top of the world NowTo the top of the worldI don't have to answerAny of these questionsDon't have no god toTeach me no lessonsI come home in the eveningSit in my chairOne night they called me for supperBut I never got up I stayed right there In my chairThere's a whole lot of singingThat's never gonna be heardDisappearing every day Without so much as a wordSomehowI think I broke the wingsOff a little songbird And she's never gonna fly To the top of the world NowTo the top of the worldI wished I'd had known youWished I had shown youAll of the things I Was on the sideBut I'd pretend to be sleepingWhen you'd come in in the morningTo whisper goodbyeGo work in the rainI don't know whyDon't know whyCause everyone's singingWe just wanna be heardDisappearing every day Without so much as a wordSomehow?Gonna grab a holdOf that little songbird And take her for a ride To the top of the worldRight nowTo the top of the world....

My Layers

2009-01-06T14:03:00.002-10:00

Always around this time of year I think it's a good thing to be introspective...so here it goes.

Name: Kathy
Birthdate: July 3
Birthplace: MA
Current location: ME
Eye color: BROWN
Hair color: BROWN
Height: 5'5"
Righty or lefty: righty
Zodiac sign: Cancer
LAYER TWO
Your heritage: Irish, Italian and Portueguse
The shoes you wore today: Black
Your weakness: Organizing bills
Your fears: Losing the people I love
Your perfect pizza: black olive,mushrooms, red peppers, & artichoke hearts
Goal you’d like to achieve: write a novel
LAYER THREE
Your most overused phrase on AIM:n/a
Your first waking thoughts:ugh
Your best physical feature: Eyes
Your most missed memory: My grandparents at the holidays
LAYER FOUR
Pepsi or Coke: Coke of course
McDonald’s or Burger King: MickeyD's
Single or group dates: I like the one-on-one time
Adidas or Nike: New Balance
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Lipton Green Tea
Chocolate or vanilla: I'm a vanilla girl
Cappuccino or coffee: Hazelnut Coffee
LAYER FIVE
Smoke: On Occassion
Cuss: hell yeah
Sing: sometimes
Take a shower everyday: always
Do you think you’ve been in love: I am :)
Want to go to college: been there, done that
Liked high school: sorry I don't recall
Want to get married: have
Believe in yourself: yes
Get motion sickness: no
Think you’re attractive: I'm cute
Think you’re a health freak: definitely not
Get along with your parent(s): yes
Like thunderstorms:no.
Play an instrument: nope..
LAYER SIX In the past month…
Drank alcohol: yes
Smoked: yes
Done a drug: n/a
Made out: hell yeah
Gone on a date: yes
Gone to the mall: yes :)
Eaten an entire box of Oreos: Hahaha, 1/2 a box
Eaten sushi: yes love it all seafood
Been on stage: yes
Been dumped: yes
Gone skating: yes
Made homemade cookies: Yes...!
Gone skinny dipping: I actually have a few times.
Dyed your hair: Yep, highlights
Stolen Anything: No
LAYER SEVEN
Ever…
Played a game that required removal of clothing: yes
Been trashed or extremely intoxicated: Yes.
Been caught “doing something”: yes!
Been called a tease: No... hahahahaha.
Gotten beaten up: No
Shoplifted: I stole some candy when I was like 4...
Changed who you were to fit in: No
LAYER EIGHT
Age you hope to be married: was 29
Numbers and names of children: k is 8 s is 5
Describe your dream wedding: already happened.
How do you want to die: In my sleep. At age 90.
Where you want to go to college: I went to MTIDA.
What do you want to be when you grow up: a wife, a mom ,PRETEND PHOTOGRAPHER
What country would you most like to visit: maybe Ireland
LAYER NINE
Number of drugs taken illegally:
Number of people I could trust with my life: maybe...4
Number of CDs that I own: quite a few
Number of piercings: 2
Number of tattoos: None
Number of times my name has appeared in the newspaper: probably only five or 6
Number of scars on my body:c-section a few others
Number of things in my past that I regret: none. I'm happy where I am today.

Happy Old Year

2009-01-06T07:33:00.000-10:00

Year 2009 Overview
As we enter the Golden Age of Aquarius, you are ready to receive all the blessings that are there for you, especially in the areas of communications and relationships.
Being understood and getting the responses you desire helps you believe in your ability to succeed and reach your highest potential. Your focus is excellent, and you know what you want. Use this to your advantage when working with others, but don't demand that they see your ideas as visionary -- even if you do. As ideas start flowing freely to you, make sure you articulate your insights clearly.
This year, you will be strongly motivated by transformation, especially in romantic unions. When balanced in your heart and mind, you easily express your emotions and are quick to support others. It is important for you to have a partner who is willing to explore different ways of doing things. You will experience many changes as you learn new ways of expressing yourself.
As you make this shift, avoid putting restrictions on yourself and stopping the flow. You are learning to behave in a new positive way, not worrying about the outcome. This will curb your need to control situations and enable you to take your relationships -- work and personal -- to a higher level of consciousness.
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Snow Ice & The Holidays

2008-12-12T10:15:00.002-10:00

I am been so busy lately,my head is spinning. I have managed to mail out over 50 Christmas Cards to friends and family. I have been working crazy schedules. When not at work I have been chaperoning and making cookies for school activities for 2 children. Oh and shopping, and more shopping. Oh how I love Santa! Haha..I have had to drive to and fro in the snow and ice storms. Yet I looked at the calendar on our family cork board and even though it says the correct date it is technically still Fall. Yea right not here, not in this state. My head is spinning. When I do have a day off my list is a million things to do long. Oh and it helps in the middle of it weather decides to early release the children from school. Oh joyful is the season. I want to live simply and I wish the holiday season to be just that. Yet as the economy grows dimmer I wonder what the future holds. Perhaps January will bring the peaceful quietness I so adore and long for in the winter's here. The tranquility and the time of reflection. I miss my parents and my younger brother, even more so this time of year as the holidays are slowly approaching, sooner then I anticipate. I miss our dear family friend who is serving our country in Afghanistan, I think of him and pray for his family. We look forward to his return in May 2009. I don't even know how I found this one small chance to write this all down. Happy Holidays to all near and far wishing for peace.

10 things I am Thankful for

2008-11-28T09:42:00.002-10:00

My children
My husband
My parents
My brother
Merlot
Faith
My good friends
My home
My pets
My comfy bed

nine years

2008-11-19T07:03:00.001-10:00

nine years, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Happy nine years

my personality

2008-11-05T12:04:00.002-10:00

Your Personality is Somewhat Rare (ISFP)
Your personality type is caring, peaceful, artistic, and calm.Only about 7% of all people have your personality, including 8% of all women and 6% of all menYou are Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Perceiving.

So God help us all, America has made a poor choice, an uninformed decision. I am so upset I went and took our flag down. He was not my choice and he doesn't deserve to be the President. He can't even place his hand over his heart to recite the pledge of allegiance. God Bless America., we are going to need it. Maybe we will all just go to hell in a hand basket. He is a fraud.

kjuly

2008-10-25T17:44:00.002-09:00

kjuly, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Today she is 8..I feel happy and sad at the same time.
She is the best part of my everyday, and has been since she was born.
In my daughter's eyes, I can see the future.
A reflection of who I am,
An' what will be.
An' though she'll grow an', some day, leave:
Maybe raise a family,
When I'm gone, I hope you'll see,
How happy she made me,
For I'll be there, in my daughter's eyes
- Martina McBride

We had a Hannah Montana Birthday Party, she had a wonderful time with her cute friends at the bowling alley. I love her more then she will ever know.

Future Rebublican..acorn sign me up

2008-10-20T15:57:00.001-09:00

Future Rebublican..acorn sign me up, originally uploaded by scdar.

Design & Declutering

2008-10-19T16:07:00.007-09:00

Winter cleaning is somewhat like spring cleaning. I am attempting to so the fall winter clean up thinga round here, I think it may be a huge negative when you have to live with the changing of the season. It feels so good though to declutter, if I could only spend more time to it.

10 Commandments of Good Design

Dieter Rams is one of the most influential industrial designers of the late 20th century. He wrote his 10 commandments of good design:
Good design is innovative.
Good design makes a product useful.
Good design is aesthetic.
Good design helps us to understand a product.
Good design is unobtrusive.
Good design is honest.
Good design is durable.
Good design is consequent to the last detail.
Good design is concerned with the environment.
Good design is as little design as possible.

Harvest Time

2008-10-14T03:32:00.001-09:00

pumpkin, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

So last week, we went to the pumpkin farm, this is an annual family tradition. The children have gone since we moved here., age seventeen months for k and since birth for s. They enjoy going not just for the farm, pick the pumpkin off the vine experience, but all of us together and the simplicity of it. Or as I would like to believe that is what they are getting from it. It is a real farm with lots of open space., old apples trees perhaps over a 100 years old. This farm has been run for generations. It will contiue as such., we were lucky enough to meet the farmer's grandson's wife, so I can imagine this farm will be here for many more years, as she was a new young mother. She gave us a small quick tour and much to my delight I saw more of the farm I never knew exisited. We all had a blast!

do you like apples?

2008-10-07T09:13:00.001-09:00

do you like apples?, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Mom and Dad were here last week and it was so much fun. We went apple picking, and went through a corn maze, went out to dinner and had a few great dinners at the table togther as a family. We had a lovely visit.

be free

2008-09-19T03:12:00.001-09:00

be free, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

september 11.2001

2008-09-11T04:47:00.000-09:00

NEVER FORGET

W.H. Auden. This is actually what I want to say: "Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone. Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone. Silence the pianos and with muffled drum, Bring out the coffin... let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle, moaning overhead, Scribbling on the sky the message: He is Dead. Put crepe bows 'round the necks of public doves, Let traffic policemen wear black, cotton gloves. He was my North, my South, my East, my West. My working week and my Sunday rest. My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song, I thought love would last forever: I was wrong. The stars are not wanted now, put out every one. Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun. Pour out the ocean and sweep up the wood, For nothing now can ever come to any good."

First Day

2008-09-03T06:35:00.002-09:00

Yesterday was the first day of school. K entered 2ND grade., it's always been so easy for her, she has been reading since she was 4., school is not challenging at all for her. I don't even think she was nervous about returning. I look at her and she is suddenly so big and looks so grown up. S had his first day of Kindergarten yesterday, he was nervous, and expressed it to myself and his new teacher. I t was a long day without them here at the house, it was silent, they are the ones who make a house a home, they are our life, our blessings. I don't know who is more nervous, or worried about letting go.

Vacation

2008-08-29T15:23:00.004-09:00

Day one..August 23, 2008 Saturday:
Not the day to travel, unless you like to leave at 6am. We hit traffic everywhere..Hampton tolls, Boston, and all through the South Shore. It was dreadfully long and painfull for all of us.
Normally a 3.5 to 4 hour car ride took a little over 5 freakin hours!!! Stephen unpacks, heads to the cape to see his friend. We had a nice lasange dinner with my folks.

Day two August 24.., Sunday
We wake up early too early 4:30 am..ugh. Have coffee breakfast, yummy blueberry pancakes. We go to the mall to begin school shopping. Stephen is a breeze to shop for he has the perfect little body, and is not hard to please whatsoever. He picked out a few Polo's a pr of jeans and a pr of cargo pants. Off to get new sneakers.. again easy to please here in this department as well.
Kalen on the other hand..oh boy nothing fits in the little girls sizes any longer., so off to the juniors..where everything has something tacky on it, or your ass is an advertisement??? Picked out a few items, that still looked "girlish" and super cute shoes.

Day three August 25,..Monday
We take the commuter rail"t"..into Boston to go to the New England Aquarium. It was fun and strange, because it is brand new to the south shore area.., at least for us because it wasn't there when I was growing up, or even in my late 20's. We arrive at 10am.., and meet my brother and his son.., right at the front of the entrance. We had a fabulous time seeing all the exhibits It was still as I remembered on school field trips. I am so happy that Stephen came with us and that the children were able to explore all that this wonderful museum has to offer. As well as being in the city. We walked over to Faniuel after for a quick lunch. Again just as I remembered it to be, The Black Rose and sissy K's..all the food from everywhere and anywhere served to your delight. And desserts that truly are authentic to the areas of Boston cultures.
The trip home seemed longer, but it was still fun..the kids seemed wiped out too.

Day four August 26..Tuesday..
Stephen went to the cape..brought the kids., my mom brought dad to his eye Dr. appointment.., which happens to be in the plaza which is less than a mile from the in laws. So Stephen stayed he was to go fishing he next day. So my parents too the kids home..
We went school shopping again, and got some more pieces for Kalen.
Had pizzas from Ernie's it was very good.

Day five August 27..Wednesday..
We went out on the Pilgrim Belle Boat out of Plymouth Harbor..It was a little cool and rough on the water but a delightful day full of sunshine and my dad came along as well.. We had a nice time, went to The Lobster Hut for lunch it was great and super fresh chowder and fish sandwiches, grilled cheese for the kids. We went to the beach when we got back to the house. My mom and the kids..in the water too..
Back at the house we had a small BBQ with cheeseburgers, linqucia and corn on the cob. My brother and his son were there, auntie Margie, uncle ed...it was nice. Stephen came back from the cape a little disappointed no fish were caught..

Day six August 27..Thursday..
Time to leave and head for home..
Hit the road at 9:22 am.. There is no place like home.

2008-07-31T03:29:00.002-09:00

Live: in Maine
I Work: with a smile
I Talk: everyone
I Wish: some things were different.
I Enjoy: all forms of communication.
I Photograph:my children a lot
I Look:deeply though people.
I Find: some things hard to believe.
I Smell: roses.
I Listen: to what others have to say.
I Hide: some things that are private.
I Pray: not enough.
I Walk: and talk at the same time.
I Write: not enough.
I See: so much beauty.
I Sing: to cash songs.
I Laugh: all the time.
I Can: handle the truth.
I Watch: people go by.
I Yearn: for stimulation
.I Daydream: faraway places.
I Fall: but get up again
.I Want: to understand the unknown.
I Cry: when everything goes wrong.
I Burn:when I feel betrayed.
I Read: everything.
I Love: my family
I Rode: on a motorcyle.
I Sometimes: talk way too much.
I Touch: everything.
I Hurt: but heal.
I Fear: for others.
I Hope: for the future
I Break:some things.
I Eat: too fast.
I Quit:wrting like I used to.
I Bathe: at least once a day.
I Drink: coffee.
I Stop: to smell the roses.
I Save:every little thing.
I Trip-out: on people sometimes.
I Hug: warmly.
I Meditate: to calm my spirit.
I Play:the part.
I Miss: family.
I Hold: memories.
I Forgive: myself.
I Drive: other people crazy sometimes.
I Learn: from others.
I Dream: more while I'm awake.
I Have: because I give.
I Remember: the way she once looked at me.
I Don't: fear my death.
I Made: so many mistakes
I Kiss: with deep passion.
I Believe: in love.
I Wait: patiently.
I Need: water.
I Owe: more than I can ever repay.
I Hate: ignorance.
I Feel: tired.
I Know: myself.
I Wonder: if anyone read all of this.
I Applaud: fireman.

camden

2008-07-27T15:42:00.001-09:00

camden, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

tuesday lunch

2008-07-27T15:28:00.002-09:00

thewhitemountains.nh

2008-07-15T17:30:00.001-09:00

thewhitemountains.nh, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

storyland2008

2008-07-15T17:04:00.001-09:00

storyland2008, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Our mini trip

2008-07-11T18:57:00.005-09:00

Tuesday , we leave travel to New Hampshire, arrive by 2pm.., it was a good ride, but very hot, had to use the air the entire way. We met Nana and Papa there too. We check in and try to settle in., my mom takes the kids to the pool indoor water park, and boy after four hours in the car they needed it. We all go to a place called the muddy moose for dinner it was nice.., a bit to loud and crowded for my mom, but the food was good.

Come back and go straight to bed, busy day tomorrow.

Wednesday Up early at 530am go for a quick breakfast with mom and the kids. Juice eggs coffee bagels, fruit salad. Get going at about 845am. We get there at about 915am., I am as excited as the children. I was hot and the day was only getting hotter, but yahoo., no rain at all. We go in no lines because mom printed our tickets on the computer from the business center..
We try to go around and get on every ride but 35 acres and 21 rides and 3 to 4 shows is a bit overwhelming. We had so much fun. Stephen went to check on Buddy and he had trouble with his knee and he was not having fun, so he didn't return to the park. I was a little sad about that, but still had a great time with the kids and my parents..

Return back to hotel at about 3pm...rest a bit.., my mom takes the kids to the pool they have so much fun, the water slides and the kiddie pool is just perfect.
We decide to go separate ways for dinner. After a short thundershower it cleared back up again. Myself and the kids went to the outlet shops at Settler's Green.., got some Lindts chocolates, and we also got two new watches, one for Stephen and one for myself.
Back in the car and drive into North Conway's Main Street, we stop at wonderful toy store and the kids pick out one toy each, The Toy Chest. A great little store.
Off to dinner, a small place called Delaney's wow great service, and amazing food.
I ordered baked stuffed haddock with corn and red bliss potato's, Stephen had baked stuffed shrimp,Stephen had pasta with marinara and Kalen had a burger with fries.
Had back to the room and get right to bed, we are tuckered out. We are sleep like babies. It was a long but very full filled day.

Final Day, We wake up early July 10., Thursday. We met my mom for breakfast. It was nice and quiet even though the hotel was super busy. It was early 720am or so. I wanted to shower and begin packing. Stephen took the children to the water park from 830am till 930 am..
They all thoroughly enjoyed the time there. K even went to the big yellow slide.
We said our goodbyes and packed up the car. I made sure to inform the front desk that the staff and hotel was great, friendly, it was extra nice we were able to bring the dog.
The ride home was long and hot again. It was great though I just love the White Mountains.

Make Your Own Sunshine

2008-07-07T16:57:00.004-09:00

We have plans to get away on a short mini vacation to New Hamphire. We will be meeting my folks there. I have been planning this since April, when it was still cold and thinking July is so hot and beautiful.. here is our forecast...
Hourly Weather Summary
Tuesday Afternoon, July 8
More Hourly Information: Today 7/8/2008 Morning Evening Overnight Wednesday 7/9/2008 Morning Evening Overnight Thursday 7/10/2008 Morning Evening Overnight 15-Days of Hour-By-Hour Forecasts on AccuWeather.com Premium
7am
69° F
Partly Sunny
8am
73° F
Partly Sunny
9am
77° F
Partly Sunny
10am
79° F
Partly Sunny
11am
82° F
Partly Sunny
Noon
83° F
Partly Sunny

happy 4th of JULY

2008-07-06T01:28:00.003-09:00

happy 4th of JULY, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

happy 5th birthday on the 3rd and happy 4th of july too! We love you lil man.

8

2008-06-24T15:05:00.002-09:00

happy eight years and still going strong

The Simple Life Barbra Ernst Prey

2008-06-21T03:12:00.000-09:00

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-16T09:39:00.001-09:00

twins, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Nothing quite like father and son, drssing together.he follows him everywhere adn wants to be just like his daddy.

one month till 8 years two till 38

2008-05-24T17:10:00.001-09:00

OCEAN

2008-05-16T07:29:00.001-09:00

OCEAN, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Graduation

2008-05-15T03:49:00.003-09:00

Stephen graduated from preschool yesterday. I went to his school to spend the day with him, his classmates and his teachers. I brought two small gifts for them from Stephen. Just to say thank you and to show our appreciation. The younger years they say are the most formative. We shall see. The start of the year last September was a rough one, it was not an easy transition for him, he had never been away from us, never been on a school bus, or even been in an environment with other children in his age bracket. I hope he has learned some decent social skills and that he will grow and change more so over the summer break. Look out kindergarten, meet Stephen and he will be ready.

March of Dimes Walk for Babies

2008-05-06T06:12:00.002-09:00

On Sunday May 4, 2008 I participated in my fourth walk for this great cause. It is so meaningful when you walk as a team. It's nice when you walk on your own as well., but I did enjoy walking a team with my work. Six of us including myself raised and turned in over $300.00 dollars. I am very proud of myself and our team for all our fundraising efforts. Also, for walking six miles. We were lucky the rain held off until after we were done. I am sore from the muscles I never use, but it is so minor compared to the babies born too soon, and their families. Until next year....

2008-04-27T15:41:00.001-09:00

Spring Training, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Coming Home

2008-04-27T14:26:00.003-09:00

My folks will be flying back home this Wednesday after eight long months away in their winter paradise home. It has been way too long and I can not wait for us to all be together again. Good times...I miss them terribly, but getting together again soon is a warm fuzzy thought. I miss the laughter and the talks everything about them..watching them with my children. There is nothing greater in this life then ((great friends)) and family.., especially your parents., and mine well, mine are the very best its gets.

my sweet spring children

2008-04-24T12:33:00.001-09:00

my sweet children, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

April school vacation week

spring moon

2008-04-18T04:00:00.001-09:00

spring moon, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Spring is here...the days are getting warmer.., and the morning start so cool and crisp. I have been doing yardwork and mving slowly on cleaning the barn.

2008-04-15T05:21:00.000-09:00

bubble

2008-04-15T05:20:00.001-09:00

Springtime a Ring-a-ding time

2008-04-10T15:37:00.003-09:00

It really truly has felt like a spring season outdoors these past couple of days. I didn't think she was ever going to arrive. The yard is a mess, needs raking and sorting.. The barn as well, it seems from October through April we just love to heave whatever into her, whatever it may be. The whole family is at fault here too. So I have been trying to muster the motivation to clean the yard and the barn, besides we don't want to be indoors on these warm days! Oh the minute I begin I turn around and the little ones have discovered some toy or games they haven't seen in 6 months or more, then its messy once again. Loosing battles. I think I will grab a magazine and sit in the sun on my Adirondack chair...Listen spring is here...Ahhhh.

Almost a Kindergartener

2008-03-28T04:11:00.001-09:00

Jammies from Nana.Papa, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

Spring Snow

2008-03-28T04:01:00.002-09:00

It is March 28, 2008, it's a Friday. Seven days into spring and we are having a snowstorm. Today we were to register little Stephen into Kindergarten for this September. I can't believe this weather. More so, I can't believe he will be going to public school. Both children in the same school come this fall..he seems nervous, a bit shy and a little apprehensive. I have all summer to ease his fears...I don't know who is more afraid here myself or my son.
Meanwhile there is no future date for this to be rescheduled. Just wait and see...and so it goes.

Making Bunny cookies

2008-03-14T19:28:00.002-09:00

happy almost easter!
we made easter bunny cookies today, it was nice and warm in the kitchen. That smell of buttery sugary goodness....ah...3 seconds on the plate!

bunny

2008-02-28T15:14:00.001-10:00

bunny, originally uploaded by MsMamaK.

February

2008-02-28T14:46:00.002-10:00

And so it goes the shortest month , the coldest. We welcome March with a smile. Winter takes it's toll. The children seem to enjoy frolicking in the cold blustery snow., must be their youthfulness. I just want to remember it all. I guess if we did not have the change of seasons I would be the first to miss it.

Winter/Summer

2008-02-12T07:59:00.000-10:00

In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
— Albert Camus

This was in my email today, it suits me perfectly...

Snowy February

2008-02-06T10:15:00.000-10:00

It is a snowy month so far, I know only six days into it. I am so not a winter person. Freezing rain added to the snowy days just mae me long for spring. They say if you can survive a Maine Winter you truly deserve spring. So here I am awaiting and counting the days.
I miss my very dear friend Dyana, and her family. It was about this time last year our friendship was thriving and getting very strong. I hope she can try to visit us this spring or perhaps this summer. Oh wishful thinking....and so it goes

Kathy's.Song

2008-01-16T17:23:00.000-10:00

How I am feeling....

(P. Simon)I hear the drizzle of the rainLike a memory it fallsSoft and warm continuingTapping on my roof and walls.And from the shelter of my mindThrough the window of my eyesI gaze beyond the rain-drenched streetsTo England where my heart lies.My mind's distracted and diffusedMy thoughts are many miles awayThey lie with you when you're asleepAnd kiss you when you start your day.And as a song I was writing is left undoneI don't know why I spend my timeWriting songs I can't believeWith words that tear and strain to rhyme.And so you see I have come to doubtAll that I once held as trueI stand alone without beliefsThe only truth I know is you.And as I watch the drops of rainWeave their weary paths and dieI know that I am like the rainThere but for the grace of you go I.
crbt2('Simon & Garfunkel','Kathys Song')

Day After

2007-12-26T15:10:00.000-10:00

Christmas....Wow was it a grand one!
The Christmas morning was awesome, they woke at 4am...in amazement and wonderment., oh the magical joy on their little faces.
The big hit were the new bicycles, and all the other little toys and stocking stuffers... Connect Four and Wooden Tonka Tow Trucks...Disney bath sets and Cars too..

I had to work, but only for a few hours. When I arrived back home we have a beautiful Christmas ham dinner. It was a beautiful Christmas.
We are all so tired now...so much goes into one day., as it should.

Now in less one week it will be a New Year! I can't believe it!

Off to School

2007-09-06T16:31:00.000-09:00

Well, she left for the first grade 2 days ago... I can't believe summer is unofficially over and we are back on a routine...and in two weeks are last born son will be off to pre-school! I enjoy this time of year as the weather is refreshing cool crisp air at night and warm bright sunny days.
The season of new growth only inwards.,shedding layers changing colors of the leaves preparing harvest time, and long winter that awaits. But for now., I cherish these days the enthusiasm, the tied in the knot stomach and anticipation of a new experience in school. The deep appreciation of a new box of crayons, new pencils......oh what precious days they are indeed. Good Luck Lil' ones.

almost over

2007-08-15T08:09:00.000-09:00

Almost over is this summer 2007/and back to school for two!
Wow- both in school., have to say our family thrives on routine.
Still waiting for the fall vacation to the mountains., hope the fall weather is cool and crisp, yet sunny.
Counting the days., also looking forward to all the end of summer season festivals and shows.

summer

2007-08-08T17:09:00.001-09:00

summer

happy mommas day

2007-05-13T11:34:00.000-09:00

A red rose, and lunch, a great husband...,
two beautiful children causing a huge commotion raucous! What more could a woman ask for? I am so truly blessed to have my family, more then I ever could have dreamed or wished for. It was a glorious day, I look at my two babies.., and still to this day am speechless in awe and wonderment. A true blessings to be a mom.

Spring has Sprung!

2007-05-02T17:36:00.000-09:00

Yes, She is finally here! How nice to feel the sun again, the sweet spring breeze..., the playfulness of the kids....chalk & bubbles! Everything is turning over from that dull brown winter death to a bright shade of Kelly green. Thank goodness winter is over I had had just about enough, just as the children. hooray for spring..........and the rites thereof....

March

2007-03-18T14:44:00.000-09:00

March needs to get going-- go away...
and let springtime come in!!!
Discovered tulips coming up, then we get SNOW!!!!
A few more days until Spring!!!
The kids are so ready to be outdoors again-- cabin fever is driving us all mad!

Valentine's Day

2007-02-14T14:36:00.000-10:00

2007 winter storm nor'easter...its a blizzard for the love of pete!
Snow Ice and a lovely mix by the time I had to drag my ass into work tonight. Hate winter...wrong state thats for certain.

Anyway, this holiday we call Valentines Day is today a mist of the 07-winter fury "blizzard".

A new tradtion I began is that St.Valentines comes the eve of to our house and brings delights to my children...(aka mama is st.valentine)...so by 5am the surprise and happiness abounds as I slowly make the first pot of coffee of the day..., by 7am the sugar kick is in full swing..Next year more crafty items less sugary goodness for the sweet kiddos!!! Oh vey===

The joys of the day are wonderous and the memories of the first time my dh brought me red roses to my work on our very 1st love day together..or when I had my ultra sound four years ago only to discover"It's a boy!".

May we all have such strong and beautiful love in our hearts, whatever may be the weather.

Let's count the day till springtime shall we?

Hello...Tooth Fairy

2007-01-12T16:02:00.000-10:00

K Girl lost her first tooth today! Oh my goodness, How the hell did she get to this point? Six is so much fun! I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when dh carefull twisted and yanked it right out of her teeny little mouth, on the second try to boot.
So awakens the tooth fairy years of the first born girl., my special sweet lilttle girl.
The best thing about being the older child, you get to do everything first. When she showed lil' brother her tooth he became sqeamish and frightened.
So Here almightly tooth fairy, what is your on going rate these days?

All the Holidays are Over

2007-01-02T15:53:00.000-10:00

Yes, Happy New Year--oh 2007- Please be good to us, make it a great one!

Halloween, Turkey and yes, A wonderful Christmas holiday, are all behind us now.,
New Year's Eve and Day were uneventful, besides icy rain and cold.... and a drive from hell that morning to work.
All is well now day 2 just cold damit biter cold what the fuck cold?!!! Living up hereyah in the mother friggin North Pole Artic Coast...
Florida why didn't you get first call?

Oh well Happy New Year! Happy Old Year...
May we all be blessed with happiness, health, and hellaoflot of greattimes...Oh yeah and a pinch of prosperirty.
.justbecause.

novemeber

2006-11-09T13:05:00.000-10:00

November 2006~
Blah, not my time of year because shortly in just no time at all., the snow will be at my doorstep.
All the leaves have fallen at this point.,all the tress and shrubs are bare.
It smells cold, smells like winter is creeping on in to it's place for the nextsix months or so.
I will just need to focus and keep busy.
I think a move south is calling oh yet again. These feelings just come sooner and soone rech year.

love sis bro

2006-08-28T04:19:00.000-09:00

love sis bro, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

Summer is coming to an end.."another number another summa"
It was wonderful as always...welcome the fall.., cool crisp nights and bright sunny days..of apple picking, country fair/festivals and pumpkin' picking! Oh how I do love the summer though.....

K is entering *k* in one week.., my first born is growing up...*sniff**sniff*

hampton.pre.opening

2006-06-08T02:56:00.000-09:00

hampton.pre.opening, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

Mother's Day

2006-05-14T13:55:00.000-09:00

A wonderful morning with breakfast in bed.., toast eggs, cottage cheese, honeydew melon, bacon.....My husband is the very best cook and a total godsend! I am such a lucky woman....
Having children gave me a fresh slate, a newness I had never felt before or ever could have hoped for......Becoming a mom has made me such a better person in my life......, you become so selfless, well I did anyway...Guess everyone is different....Its no doubt the very best thing I ever did with me life and I am so happy to have them as my children.....My true blessings.......K & S......I come home from work now and just breathe them in.....Their scent their laughter.....Just every single inch of them!!!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!!!!

Brother & Sister

2006-04-16T15:48:00.000-09:00

Brother & Sister, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

Happy Easter my true blessings.......

K in K & Happy News

2006-04-05T14:02:00.000-09:00

happy, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

K has registered for K this fall., wow how did she get so big? How did her birth to this time really arrive her at this very momenet. She is overly ready to go to K. I hope she won't be bored with it, she is reading at a 2nd grade level.She has two years of pre-school and I admit she has been very bored there this past year. From a parent's perspective you only wish the very best for your children, I need to be pro-active in her future in dealing with her learning experiences, I need her to be enthusiastic about her new journey as she begins school.
From bad news to good news in a two and half week time period regarding big "S".

love "springs" enternal

House of Birds

2006-03-24T14:17:00.000-10:00

House of Birds, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

I love the blueness of the sky in this photograph, makes me breathe a little lighter..
Things are good as can be expected, Had an okay doctors appt. sure dislike going , but I guess I have too.
I am just so delighted that Spring is here finally.
So anything else be it positive to be it negative doesn't matter in the least.

barn.buoys

2006-03-23T13:04:00.000-10:00

barn.buoys, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

in barn

2006-03-23T13:01:00.000-10:00

in barn, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

serious

2006-03-23T13:00:00.000-10:00

serious, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

wireheart

2006-03-21T11:19:00.000-10:00

wireheart, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

Spring arrived yesterday at 1:26 P.M. here, however we won't feel it until another month or two passes by., gotta love New England... Goodbye Winter, I won't miss ya!

Birthday

2006-03-12T16:41:00.000-10:00

Birthday, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

new.hair

2006-03-12T03:18:00.000-10:00

new.hair, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

Spring brings change; always....it seems..

spring.emerge

2006-03-09T08:58:00.001-10:00

spring.emerge, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

I dreamed that, as I watched by the way, bare winter suddenly was changed to Spring.
P.S.Shelley

cake lit

2006-03-07T03:19:00.000-10:00

cake lit, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

dh's bday on 2.24

b/w.k

2006-03-03T08:00:00.000-10:00

b/w.k, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

Look at her! She makes me smile just thinking about the young little girl she has become. We have her pre-registration all set up later this month for K. Wow where does the time go? I love you sweet lil' girl.I am so blessed to be your mama.

I hate you winter

2006-02-22T05:39:00.000-10:00

Here we are still in winter, I feel awful I feel pale and blah. Cabin Fever at it's very best, or shall I say worse.
I am not a winter person whatsoever. I am a summer time girl across the board! I used to just dislike the snow, but now I am not even liking the cold. Perhaps that it's that time of year when all young and old flock to Florida for "Spring Break".
everyone we know right now is down there and more family are expected to head down south..How I wish we were too..., yet permenently.
I have had enough of you winter I hate you now go away!

lovedayheart.happy valentine's

2006-02-14T09:57:00.000-10:00

lovedayheart.happy valentine's, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

snowfight

2006-02-13T11:14:00.000-10:00

snowfight, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

The Blizzard 2006 that really wasn't.

Peaceful Playful

2006-02-12T02:57:00.000-10:00

Peaceful Playful, originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

My k

2006-02-01T06:48:00.000-10:00

My k
Originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

brown eyes

2006-02-01T03:11:00.000-10:00

brown eyes
Originally uploaded by mama.k.10.

the biggest brown eyes

Happy New Year ~2006~

2006-01-06T10:49:00.000-10:00

Happy New Year 2006
A time to renew, reflect and rejoice. I think of all our blessings and I find so much to be grateful for. My health, my family and all the good things that have come our way. I try to begin each year with positive thoughts and hopes. Anticipation of the unknown things that will happen. K will turn six yrs old S will be turning three yrs old. All of the new encounters that will happen to us. It is a clean slate of amazing newness! To be a better person a better wife and mother. We all have this clean slate as a new year comes to view. We can all makes changes if so so choose. Yet here we are in the dead of winter and it's a hard time for me to be positive when I am such the summer time girl. I am trying. That is all I can do., for now anyway.

Christmas~2005

2005-12-31T08:37:00.000-10:00

It was a fun time. A bit overwhelming, overestimating..A long long car ride. Strangefood, A bit too many gifts for the children, and a long long car ride back home. Overall I happy it is over, until next year.
I hope to be with my family this time, considering for the last two years we have had Christmas with dh's family. Which is nice but give me a break, what about my family? Now onto NewYear's I figured I had better write a cmas post before the calendars turns tonight to 2006! Happy healthy, prosperous New Year to All...

SANTA

2005-12-23T11:02:00.000-10:00

Christmas Memories & Angels

2005-12-20T05:35:00.000-10:00

Do you remember my old friend Sarah B?
She spoke at the church at our wedding? She gave me a surprise phone call late last night.., it was so nice to hear from her, it had been years..She lives in Q with her four year old son Nickolas...She works as a secretary at a real estate office....
We talked for a long time...She is a single mom and gets no help from the father...
They were married in Greece 4 yrs ago.., but just got a divorce...sad.....She gets no help from ANYONE...I met her in 1996 at C&W in Dedham...I do give her credit..
Her strong faith remains and her spirituality has grown through the years. I remember how many great times we shared, how I valued her friendship, how she has always accepted me for me and would never want it any other way. How rare is that? I remember her Christmas and NewYears Eve Parties at her old apartment., how much of a blast we had. Our long talks about finding future husband and starting families one day. She is an angel in disguise that girl.

I will pick up a small ham at Shaw's tomm.....
Do you think I can find one under 10.00$....????
Just in case...I could always make a ham dinner on Monday, when we get home...If I have enough energy to whip up a post Christmas Ham Dinner. Just is not Christmas without a "Christmas Ham"

I think Stephen wants to go regardless if it snows or not......Will see....To ME It is just plain crazy and reckless to drive in the snow or a "wintry mix" and endanger our lives just to spend cmas day with family. Is it worth it?

He has the truck today.

I have his playgroup in the morning and her dance in the afternoon...

Nice to just get caught up with laundry and some little cleaning today.

anna nalick

2005-12-06T07:57:00.000-10:00

ANNA NALICK LYRICS

"Breathe (2 AM)"

2 AM and she calls me 'cause I'm still awake,
"Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?,
I don't love him. Winter just wasn't my season"
Yeah we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes
Like they have any right at all to criticize,
Hypocrites. You're all here for the very same reason

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl.
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe... just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe

In May he turn 21 on the base at Fort Bliss
"Just a Day", he said down to the flask in his fist,
"Ain't been sober, since maybe October of last year."
Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while,
But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles,
Wanna hold him. Maybe I'll just sing about it.

Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable,
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table.
No one can find the rewind button, boys,
So cradle your head in your hands,
And breathe... just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe

There's a light at each end of this tunnel,
You shout 'cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
And these mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
If you only try turning around.

2 AM and I'm still awake, writing a song
If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer inside of me,
Threatening the life it belongs to
And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd
Cause these words are my diary, screaming out loud
And I know that you'll use them, however you want to

But you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable,
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button now
Sing it if you understand.
and breathe, just breathe
woah breathe, just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe.

Weekend

2005-12-05T06:25:00.000-10:00

We went to the John Deere c~mas with Santa........And real reindeer....And 20% off toys....Got a cute tool box for Stephen.

They had a lot of food, coffee, soda, all kinds of cmas cookies....., cupcakes, hot dogs, sausages....The kids liked it., saw Santa got a goodie bag...Came back around 1145....

Stephen got a cmas tree.....tall as the ceiling..We are lucky to have such high ceilings, about 9 feet high.

Want to get some cmas shopping started but don't know when maybe tonight at dinner time......?????

tomorrow they say maybe snow here

bitter cold 30 degrees with a mighty wind chill....

got an email from Steven Jacob.....Thank you card...Very Nice.

Lobster Trap Tree

2005-11-26T19:14:00.000-10:00

What a magical sight to behold! Our local tree, made of 122 traps. It is an honor to all the lobsterman. How cool is this?

Children

2005-11-26T14:14:00.000-10:00

Holidays and the children.....
We had a great quiet turkey day, then in or family tradition we went to see Santa at the waterfront the next day. It was a first for us to see the tree lighting that evening, but of course we had to go, the tree was made of lobster traps!

Pie & Bread

2005-11-24T06:22:00.000-10:00

~pumpkin~

Snow on Thanksgiving Eve

2005-11-23T16:21:00.000-10:00

Its been lightly snowing since 830am this morning here......

Have the Pumpkin pie in the oven as we speak/"write"
Feels good to bake....I enjoy baking, not cooking....The aromas of the pie and the wood stove are hypnotic.

It hasn't reached above 30 today so far, and doubt it will,
Stephen called me at lunch time told me to stoke the wood stove and put a log or two in.....Well I did and made a warm fire all by myself!!!!! I did it!

Little Steve and me waited on the back deck for Kalen's school bus, and he shoveled some snow.., kept saying "mess, mess" so very cute and so simple. This year will be fun because I think he will have a better grasp on the holidays and the snowy weather we have all too often.

As big "S" Stephen says 'Let it snow Let it snow" Bah! Too early for my taste, but what can you when you live at the frig gin North Pole!

On the eve of Thanksgiving I take the time to reflect once again how lucky and blessed I truly am. I have a wonderful family. My very own and my extended loved ones. I began to talk with my younger brother again this year after two years of silence. I have incredible friends that have endured the value and loyalty of true meaningful friendships, although they area cross the miles, we remain. I have my health, my mom and dad do as well. What more could anyone else ask for or begin to feel the sense of gratitude I have in my life.

Happy Thanksgiving.