I HATE CLEANING BATHROOMS.
Really, I only have 1/6 of the germs in the bathroom so why am I the only one that cleans them.
GROSS.
I can't wait till the children can legally use cleaning supplies!!
Back to cleaning.
Rachel
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A not so Funny bone
* I am posting this knowing there could be some repercussions if mentioned person finds out!
So in my last post I mentioned the hubby had a jump. Being an Airborne unit they have to jump so many times during a time period to keep their status and pay. I shared that the jump hadn't gone to well. When Lance got back to base he was sent to the ER where they did some xrays and gave him pain meds. His back spams were bad. He was unable to drive because of the meds and he was in a lot of pain. I mentioned to him maybe they should have done an MRI, he could have a small fracture the xray couldn't read. "No, doc says I just jarred my back and it will be fine" said Lance. He did his Physical therapy, and went on to the training site for the next 2 weeks.
Yesterday I got a text message saying I was right. They had Lance see a doc where they are training and indeed he fractured his tailbone. Poor hubby. So of course I had to come up with some on the fly comment about "really being a pain in the butt"!!
Treatment: Doc says just take it easy, and there is nothing really that can be done for the tailbone.
Hope everyone is having a better time than my hubs! LOL
Rachel and Family
So in my last post I mentioned the hubby had a jump. Being an Airborne unit they have to jump so many times during a time period to keep their status and pay. I shared that the jump hadn't gone to well. When Lance got back to base he was sent to the ER where they did some xrays and gave him pain meds. His back spams were bad. He was unable to drive because of the meds and he was in a lot of pain. I mentioned to him maybe they should have done an MRI, he could have a small fracture the xray couldn't read. "No, doc says I just jarred my back and it will be fine" said Lance. He did his Physical therapy, and went on to the training site for the next 2 weeks.
Yesterday I got a text message saying I was right. They had Lance see a doc where they are training and indeed he fractured his tailbone. Poor hubby. So of course I had to come up with some on the fly comment about "really being a pain in the butt"!!
Treatment: Doc says just take it easy, and there is nothing really that can be done for the tailbone.
Hope everyone is having a better time than my hubs! LOL
Rachel and Family
Monday, May 10, 2010
New Room Assignments!
Our house is too small. We are on the wait list for a 4 bdr. home, and can't wait for our call. And with it being so small I always feel like it is cluttered, so I will not be posting pictures. It is better for me emotionally It will eliminated the added stress it causes!
So for now we moved the upstairs around for a little more space. Mind you the older boys room became a little smaller but they got the TV to make up for floor space! LOL They didn't care once they heard the TV was going from Annabelle's room to theirs.
Originally the room set-up house was. Mom and Dad's king bed, Landon's crib, 3 dressers, 2 end tables, a coffee/end of the bed table, and wall mounted TV. It was a tight fit. Then we had Annabelle's twin bed, a dresser, sofa, and the toys in the 2nd room. And in the third room was, Mathew and Jacob's twin bunk beds, 2 dressers, and a train table. In each room was at least 1 laundry basket and a few toys. So I know you have got to be thinking how in the world, or at least I hope you are!
Now the rooms are as follows. Mom and Dad's king bed, 2 dressers, 2 end tables, wall mounted TV and sofa. The 2nd room has Annabelle's bed, Landon's crib, 1 dresser and under bed storage And in the third room, Mathew and Jacob's bunk beds, 3 dressers, wall mounted TV and the train table.
The older boys room is a little more cramped for now, but there is plenty of floor space and with the 2 beds plenty or room for movie time! This is also the first time in almost 8 yrs our bedroom has no sign of babies!! This might just be my sanctuary now!!
And in other news:
Lance had a jump almost 2 weeks ago and it didn't go well. He jarred his back but nothing was broken. He has been having back spasms and is on heavy meds. He was not able to drive and he couldn't lift the children, so I had to work double time to keep the house and children in order. He is doing better this week, and has started physical therapy. Hopefully by the end of the week he can be off the meds and cleared for training out of state!
My workouts have been short and not as often lately. I was able to get in a small workout yesterday. We have a track a few blocks from the house and Annabelle and I walked to it and then did a mile walk/run. Annabelle of course did better than me with a 12:58 mile, I finished with a 18:36. I'm okay with that time, since I have NEVER been a runner. The more I run the better time I will have and can work myself to more miles!
So for now we moved the upstairs around for a little more space. Mind you the older boys room became a little smaller but they got the TV to make up for floor space! LOL They didn't care once they heard the TV was going from Annabelle's room to theirs.
Originally the room set-up house was. Mom and Dad's king bed, Landon's crib, 3 dressers, 2 end tables, a coffee/end of the bed table, and wall mounted TV. It was a tight fit. Then we had Annabelle's twin bed, a dresser, sofa, and the toys in the 2nd room. And in the third room was, Mathew and Jacob's twin bunk beds, 2 dressers, and a train table. In each room was at least 1 laundry basket and a few toys. So I know you have got to be thinking how in the world, or at least I hope you are!
Now the rooms are as follows. Mom and Dad's king bed, 2 dressers, 2 end tables, wall mounted TV and sofa. The 2nd room has Annabelle's bed, Landon's crib, 1 dresser and under bed storage And in the third room, Mathew and Jacob's bunk beds, 3 dressers, wall mounted TV and the train table.
The older boys room is a little more cramped for now, but there is plenty of floor space and with the 2 beds plenty or room for movie time! This is also the first time in almost 8 yrs our bedroom has no sign of babies!! This might just be my sanctuary now!!
And in other news:
Lance had a jump almost 2 weeks ago and it didn't go well. He jarred his back but nothing was broken. He has been having back spasms and is on heavy meds. He was not able to drive and he couldn't lift the children, so I had to work double time to keep the house and children in order. He is doing better this week, and has started physical therapy. Hopefully by the end of the week he can be off the meds and cleared for training out of state!
My workouts have been short and not as often lately. I was able to get in a small workout yesterday. We have a track a few blocks from the house and Annabelle and I walked to it and then did a mile walk/run. Annabelle of course did better than me with a 12:58 mile, I finished with a 18:36. I'm okay with that time, since I have NEVER been a runner. The more I run the better time I will have and can work myself to more miles!
Friday, April 30, 2010
We are Addicted
We're addicted to the Pierce County Library System!! We are stationed at JBLM in Pierce Co, Wa. So far I have been unimpressed by my surroundings. I am very much an outdoorsy, hot sun in my face kinda gal!! But no it is rainy and gray most of the time here. The children and I have to find other ways to occupy our time. We decided the library would be a good place to spend some time. Both Annabelle and Mathew are in an Accelerated Reader program at their school. Finding a good range of books is needed to keep them interested and excelling in this program and others.
The libraries on base are okay. They have a limited selection of children's books, and small spaces for them. So my 4 children in a small room with books is not a good combination. They need space both the children and the books! So I decided to look around off base. There is a very cute, quaint town just south of base named Dupont. If we were to rent or buy a house that is where we would do it! I went into the library, a very small but roomy library. My first thought was "Oh great, small, few books, and it's membership will cost $10 a person." I decided I had a few minutes so I asked the Librarian a few questions. Man was I wrong. "Never judge a book by its cover." LOL The Dupont library is only one of 18 libraries in there system. They can get books from other branches and I can return books to any of the other locations!!! And it gets better, I can do everything at home. By requesting books, Cd's and DVDs, audio books, movies, magazines, and TV series be placed on hold once available. I can look through the card catalogs at home and it is easy enough for the children to use! Plus you can have 100 items checked out at a time! And it's FREE!!!!!
The children also love the library. We make trips twice a week. I hope to visit other branches in the next few weeks!!
Happy reading!!
Rachel and Family
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Coach Pitch Baseball
Spring has sprung and so has Baseball in the Borman house. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (formally Ft. Lewis Army Base and McChord Air Force Base) had their Opening ceremonies this past weekend. It was a joke, no organization, older players in-front of younger players when teams we "presented" to the parents. They couldn't find The National Anthem on the IPod. The coach can't throw over-hand. BUT IT WASN'T RAINING!
I had to wait till we got back to the house to get pictures it was so crazy at the fields.
Annabelle and Mathew in uniform!
Jake wanting to be in uniform!
We are going to buy Jake a red shirt and black pants so he can "be like" Ann and Matt!
Our first game is Saturday April 17th @1pm. GO ANGELS!!
Rachel and Family
I had to wait till we got back to the house to get pictures it was so crazy at the fields.
Annabelle and Mathew in uniform!
Jake wanting to be in uniform!
We are going to buy Jake a red shirt and black pants so he can "be like" Ann and Matt!
Our first game is Saturday April 17th @1pm. GO ANGELS!!
Rachel and Family
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Fruit and Veggie Storing Cheat Sheet
Growing up I was not used to very many fresh fruits and vegetables. Both my parents worked, so we were accustomed to boxed and frozen foods. In my hopes of becoming skinny and healthy soon I am starting to use more fresh foods. My problem is I don't know how and where to store them so they keep fresh and tasting great the longer.
As always I googled it and this is what I got. It is very simple to read, and I might even cut out the chart to put it in my recipe box for an easy cheat in case I forget!!!
Anyone have extra tips? Do you agree with most of these storing techniques?
I am excited to see if my food keeps longer than it has.
Rachel and Family
As always I googled it and this is what I got. It is very simple to read, and I might even cut out the chart to put it in my recipe box for an easy cheat in case I forget!!!
Anyone have extra tips? Do you agree with most of these storing techniques?
I am excited to see if my food keeps longer than it has.
Rachel and Family
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Easter Festivities
Easter was a few days ago, and of course I am just now getting around to writing about it. As my Facebook friends know we went to an Easter Egg Dash 2 weekends ago here on Ft. Lewis, I posted pictures in an album.
Over the last week we have made Sewing Easter Eggs for the grandparents. (If you thought I was bad about posting late, I haven't even mailed the eggs out.) We colored eggs as a family. Had our very first Borman Egg Hunt and made our first Easter Lundin (Lunch/Dinner).
Here are a few photos from our weekend!!
Over the last week we have made Sewing Easter Eggs for the grandparents. (If you thought I was bad about posting late, I haven't even mailed the eggs out.) We colored eggs as a family. Had our very first Borman Egg Hunt and made our first Easter Lundin (Lunch/Dinner).
Here are a few photos from our weekend!!
Rachel and Family
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