February 9, 2010
Daily Picture: Sunny Weather.
Well since it has been snowing ALL day I thought a picture of the nice green grass, blooming flowers and sun would be a nice change of pace.
Malware
Well that wonderful weekend of Malware is behind me. Thanks to a good friend who was kind enough to help me out. After that we added Microsoft Security Essentials. So far it has caught two files trying to attack me. I also picked up a 1TB External Hard Drive to do a double backup of my stuff.
Snow
Well it has been snowing since last night. Luckily it is a very light snow and it has not really picked up the pace until this afternoon. Honestly the day it snows and maybe the day after it is very nice. Clean, crisp and bright. Then it starts to turn to a gray mush. I think when the kids are older we will have to retire to a warmer climate.
Recumbent Trike
Still trying to get the funds for my bike. Hopefully I will be able to pull it off sooner rather then later. I just wish they were not so darn expensive. TerraTrike Cruiser.
The 5
- At&t U-Verse – Well we decided to make a switch. We had DirecTv, Vonage and Comcast. Now we are combining the 3 and upgrading our stuff. We will finally have the Basement TV set up too so the boys can stop fighting about what to watch. The Family room TV will no be able to utilize it’s HD capabilities. Just hope the email change hassle will be worth it.
- Office Changes – With a change in my work and a few other things we are moving some stuff around. I currently have 2 file cabinets that will be moved to the garage this spring. We will then find some more appropriate furniture to go with the really nice desk we have.
- Mass Effect – I just got the first Mass Effect Game for the Xbox 360. I will not let my oldest play since it has the M rating with some adult situations. Not sure they are necessary for a video game, but I guess it is there.
- Articles Coming – I am doing two articles, one a followup on Video Games, one on Hate and one on Cartoons… Look for them soon!
- Snow – UGH!
“Take It One Day At A Time”
February 7, 2010
I was hit by a really bad bit of Malware on Friday. My laptop had been out of commission until today… I used up all of my skills and then realized I was out classed. Brought it to a friend (Thanks Bill) and he was able to get ride of the beast in the machine.
February 4, 2010
My additional logo I have been using for Facebook
I have created a fan page on Facebook. If you visit me here I invite you to become a fan and even a friend. Send me a friend request and let me know who you are. The AMAM logo works well for thumbnail and avatar images.
The Noise of Additional Children
Being an at home parent has it’s advantages so of which make you feel like your ears are bleeding. Typically there is an extra couple kids here and in the summer there has been as many as a dozen hanging out. I know as the boys get older this will actually increase since they have a cool place to hang out. This past week however my oldest had two friends over and WOW were they loud and hyper. At one point the noise was so loud my eyes we vibrating. Everyone had a good time and even the 2yo was making enough noise to be heard over everyone else. I kid about the noise and all, but I am more then happy to have all the kids here. I can handle them and they all get a very safe environment to play in. At times I am sure the kids think I am an Orgre, but I have rules and those rules must be obeyed. I think the kids also like the fact I can talk video games with them and even school them if I grab a controller and play. In the summer I will break out the squirt guns and get into a water fight.
Facebook
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The 5
- Lost – Watched the 2 hour season premier and was rather happy with it. I have been not happy with much of what is on lately, but that was fun.
- US Hunting Today - As I have mentioned I am the Managing Editor for a online hunting magazine. You can visit it HERE or on FACEBOOK… Stop by show some support even if hunting is not your thing.
- Still Working on the Move – I will hopefully within the month move my site and start using the WordPress.org software so I can make some nice changes. Looking forward to doing a few fun things.
- School – My Third Class is this Saturday. Getting back in the groove. Not too bad, I just hope I can get through it and do well…
- Lack of Motivation – I have been searching for my Exercise motivation, but it keeps running off. Just can’t find it. Need to look harder I think…
“Take It One Day At A Time”
February 1, 2010
Of course this morning it is cloudy and really gray (grey if you will) outside. I really dislike this time of the year. It is cold, very dry and of course gray a heck of a lot. So when we get up instead of the sun shinning through the blinds, there is this dull off color hue in the air.
Double Whammy!
Well my middle guy a whole 5 1/2 got the double whammy last week. Not only did he get an ear infection, but he also had strep throat. He was and still is a little miserable. The sore throat and as he put it a “pancake in his ear” made him rather challenging. Hey at least the antibiotics were free from Meijer.
Project Complete
Last week I spent very little time doing social things on the computer since I spent so much time going through and summarizing symposium transcripts for a project I was doing. It pays well enough, but I have to say it was a difficult task to complete. I am just happy in the end my client was extremely happy with the final product.
All the Little Projects keep adding up.
Yesterday I spent a good portion of the day finishing up a bunch of little projects. I moved a coat rack, changed car seats, moved the ironing board, moved and hung brooms, mops and the like and of course put a bunch of stuff in the storage in the top of the garage. It seems the little projects take up so much time.
The Big Car Seat Switch-A-Roo
Well the middle guy finally hit that elusive 40 lbs mark last week so we needed to change the car seats around. Once at that 40 pound mark no more 5 point harness, just the booster seats. All my guys are a little small so it takes a little longer to advance to new seats. So now the 5yo is using booster seats in the two cars and the little guy got bumped up to the bigger boy seats. We went for a ride last night and the little one was so excited to have a cup holder in his seat. It won’t be long before car seats are just a memory.
The 5
- Articles – I will be posting some big articles in the next couple weeks. Stay tuned for that.
- Facebook – Become a Fan of AMAM on Facebook!
- Moody 5yo – My 5yo has been a real challenge the past 6 months. I sure hope he lightens up a little more in the coming months. I don”t think we can all take his Attitude with a capital A!
- Exercise – I need more… The treadmill is calling me!
- Snow – Yes there is more of that falling… Flurries, but still snow.
“Take It One Day At A Time”
January 29, 2010
Birthday Cake... Mmmm
Now thats a cookie!
Well with the little guy turning two we had the family over for Cake and Ice Cream. It was a nice little gathering of more then 25 people. I made Cake that had Chocolate and Vanilla Frosting as well as a couple GIANT cookies. Mix that with Ice Cream and the kids were a bit hopped up on sugar. Of course the little guy was spoiled rotten and he added to his collection of Lions and Toy Story Toys…
Too Little Time To __________!
That is the phrase of the week for me. When you have a project due that includes reading transcripts from an Academic Symposium and spending a ton of time redacting that information by hand and on the computer to create a detailed summary it is hard to get the desire to blog. “Too Little Time Too Blog!”
With kids being sick and cranky this week. “Too Little Time To Rest!”
With household chores, projects and errands. “Too Little Time To Slow Down”
Broken Washing Machine
With my second of laundry of the day going on Wednesday I heard a real loud noise coming from the laundry room. I walk in to find the washer making a sound of movement but nothing is happening. The machine made it to the spin cycle when a coupling broke. It drained, but the laundry never made it to the spin cycle so it was really wet. I hand wring it out by hand and it was really cold! I know my limitations when it comes to fixing things so I called a local place to come fix it. The guy was in and out in 30 minutes. When he replaced the part it was like watching a NASCAR pit crew in action. Zip, Zip, Zip, Zip… Change, Zip Zip, Zip, Zip… So $179 later I have a working washing machine.
New Bed Frame
Well after about 9 years we finally got rid of our old frame and bought one that is more then just a skeleton under the bed. After getting the wood floors upstairs we had an unexpected problem. The old bed was on casters and the slightest move would make is roll. Getting in and out of the bed cause the bed to slide, dog jumping on or off the bed caused it to move and slide. Despite trying really hard to be quiet getting into bed at night I would wake up the wife. Then if one of us had a restless night the bed would be moved when we woke up. So we found one we liked that was rather inexpensive. We hate to spend too much money so we got something new, but we were really frugal about it. So I went and picked up the frame Tuesday Night rather then pay the $50.00 delivery charge. Fit perfect in the van and I had no issues getting it home. The plan Wednesday was to put the bed together and do laundry. Well the washer broke so I only had the bed to work on. Taking the old bed apart was actually a lot more challenging then I would have thought. Not because the frame was being difficult, but because when I went to take the mattress off the bed moved, and moved, and moved… I even tried to secure the legs… Finally with a prop of the foot and a pull I was able to get the mattress off enough to get the bed to stop moving.
New cabinet for bags
With winter and all the gear we have found that the school bags are getting in the way too much. So the wife found this cabinet online and we now have a place to put the bags and extra winter gloves and hats.
School Started For Me…
Last Saturday I started back with my first class. Biology 123 which is a prereq for the other Biology classes I need prior to getting into nursing school. So I have 4 Biology Classes, 1 Nursing Class, 1 Psyc class and 1 Cmm class before the Nursing program. Once I gt these done I can take the NLN exam and hopefully get into the program. Well when I signed up for the class I knew I would be one of the older students, but I am not the oldest. Of course there are a lot of students that are on the younger end. I did not realize 12 year olds (at least they look that young) were allowed in College courses. I feel OLD!
“Take It One Day At A Time!”
January 21, 2010
My little guy turns 2 today. I can not believe how big he is getting!
2 Years Ago Today
Baby Lion
First Christmas
1st Birthday
What Cookie?
2 years Old and Proud of It
January 20, 2010
Daily Picture: Cold Day, Down Comforter and Two Cuddly Kids…
Hey where did Tuesday Go?
I was on a roll yesterday and all of a sudden it is Wednesday. What happened? Oh that’s right 9yo came home from school and was acting like moody teenager and fighting about everything. Overall yesterday was much better then Monday, but I am hoping today we have an even better day.
Active Pee Wee’s
My little guys class was postponed yesterday. He likes his little class and I am sad he did not get to go. We did go to the Library and a nice little van ride. He LOVES to ride around in the van.
I Sprained My Brain!
I do a lot of contracting work from software testing to basic computer related projects and even transcripts. Well my current project has me summarizing transcripts from a University Symposium. Reading these transcripts is rather interesting and trying to summarize them is more difficult then it sounds.
The 5
- Library – I have probably said this a thousand times, but the library is a wonderful place for multi-media items. Audio Books, DVD and even Blue Ray. Just need a Blue Ray Player.
- Warm Front – It has above freezing a few times already. YEAH! Now where are those 70 degree days with a bright blue sky and sun?
- EA Sports Active – Now that I am allowed to work out more I am back with my EA Sports Active program. I am a little sore today.
- Political Calls – I really hate getting the pre-recorded messages. Get some computer call is in NO WAY going to make me vote for someone. They are in my opinion rather RUDE! If you want to impress me have a PERSON call.
- Biology 123 - My first class back in a VERY long time starts Saturday. The road to Nursing School is before me.
“Take It One Day At A Time”
