Wesley Will Be The Death Of Me!

Last week Wesley fell on his left arm while playing outside. I was informed by Wednesday that he was hurt. I didn't believe her at first because Wesley usually makes it well known when he's hurt. The kid cries at the drop of a hat. Yet he also is our most accident prone kid. So I look at his arm and it looks broken. Anthony looks at it and doesn't think it's broken. "He'll be fine. Just shake it off." We argue about it. 30 minutes of ice, even more swollen. Tried to send pictures of it to Mom (when all else fails, ask Mom) but they didn't come through. Finally (after talking to Mom) he agrees to take Wesley to the hospital.

We have had to take him once before for stitches. You get the look.

It's the look that you obviously abuse your kid. Nevermind that you have 4 others at home safe and sound, but this must be abuse. There is no more "kids being kids". I understand they have to look for it, but sometimes it's just the kid fell. Anthony got grilled the whole time about how it happened. He just let Wesley answer.

After X-rays, Anthony is right. Not broken, but torn ligaments. The doctor said he'll need surgery in the future. Great. Mom says it takes ligaments longer to heal.

So what does this accident prone kid do? Goes out and falls in the same place on that arm again. He's killing me.

If I wrap him in bubble wrap I'm being over-protective. If I don't, I am not parenting him enough. You can't win as a mom. I'm a bad mom because he got hurt. I'm a bad mom because kids should be kids but I let him be a kid. I'm a bad wife because I made Anthony take him in to the ER. Had I not, I would be a bad mom for not getting him checked out. Once again I'm a bad mom because he was out playing and fell. I was sitting next to an open window watching them and telling him to calm down but he still fell again.

The kid is killing me.

In other news, we've all been sick again (probably swine flu again) and Anthony has finally gotten it. I swear he brings it home, and is always the last to get it. I was feeling better yesterday, but I think a full day of football, NASCAR and basketball has wore me out. (I believe if you yell loud enough at the TV, they can hear you.) When I'm sick, I have to suck it up, be rational about taking a kid to the hospital, and try to stay awake while cold meds are knocking me out. When fathead is sick, the world stops revolving. Ok, he still made Sunday morning breakfast for us all, but he complained the whole time that he couldn't eat it. Just more for William.

Anthony sounds horrible today. I've talked to him 3 times since he left the house, and he just sounds worse each time. Time to come home and crawl in bed. My bad, the world stops.

So here we are Monday morning, half of us sick, one that is determined to break that wrist while falling in the backyard, a mom that's going to bubble wrap everyone, and hopefully a hubby who comes home early to rest. Just another day at the Zoo. Insanity Zoo.

Sunday Stealing: Second Part As Bad as The First

Sunday Stealing: The Strange Question Meme, Part 2
26. What color is your watch?
You imply that I have a watch. I don't.
27. What do you think of when you hear “Australia”?
Hugh Jackman half naked. Yummy.
28. Would you strip for money?
Not sure if you read my blog from Nov. 6th, but I have 10 year old twins. I have 5 kids. Kids do not make a body good. I am embarrassed to get nakey in front of my husband that created those kids with me let alone strangers! So no I wouldn't strip even if I was all that and a bag of chips. Unless it's for Hugh. :)
29. Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive thru?
Neither. The few times we have fast food, hubby gets it. I think drive thru.
30. What is your favorite number?
7

3 1/2 years ago.

31. Who’s the last person you talked to on the phone?
Mom on Friday. I don't usually talk on the phone on weekends because I am spending that time with hubby & kids.
32. Any plans today?
NASCAR & football.
33. In how many states have you lived?
One- Arizona.
34. Biggest annoyance right now?
Asthma. Can't breathe. Rescue inhaler taking forever to work.
35. Last song listened to?
You imply I have listened to a song recently and that I would actually remember it.
36. Can you say the alphabet backwards?
Yes I can, can't you?
37. Do you have a maid service clean your house?
Yes, her name is Kimberella. She's really not good at it, but she does it for free. Grumbles the whole time, but what can you expect for free?
38. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
The Crocs Mom bought me. I have 2 pairs. The normal Crocs with a fuzzy liner and sandals. Don't care how many people think their ugly, they are comfy.
39. Are you jealous of anyone?
Troy Aikman's wife.
40. Is anyone jealous of you?
Of course! Just look at me. I am a stay at home mom of 5 with more stretch marks than a road map. My boobs sag. My tummy still has "twin skin" (despite a mini tummy tuck I had after delivering Wednesday). I hate leaving the house. I homeschool which means 24/7 with my kids that caused the road map tummy. I have OCD and wash my hands a million times a day. I am still trying to claim I'm 30. My hubby does all the shopping (including my clothes) because I hate to leave the house. My house is always a mess since my maid sucks. Have I mentioned I hate to leave the house? Yup everyone wants to be me. Psycho, insane Kimberella.
41. Do you love anyone?
Nope, I'm a psychopath that hates everyone.
42. Do any of your friends have children?
No. Of course not. Kids are a disease. They spread, multiply and make a mess. Why would I be friends with anyone that has kids?
43. What do you usually do during the day?
Hmmm, let's see....I eat bonbons, lay in bed and watch soap operas. I also play on the computer while kids are eating, homeschool, talk on the phone to hubby a few times, clean house, do laundry, cook, talk to mom, research homeschooling sites I can use for the kids, and blog.
44. Do you hate anyone that you know right now?
Yes, Kimberella. She's playing on the computer instead of cleaning.
45. Do you use the word hello daily?
I can't answer the phone without saying hello even though I know who it is. I still say hello to hubby when he calls 5 minutes after we just talked. It's like a knee jerk thing...I have to say it.
46. What color is your car?
Don't have a car, but our truck is white.
47. What size wedding ring do you wear?
Why, are you asking me to marry you? I'm already spoken for and the rings I wear are a size 5. (Troy if you are reading this, Anthony says you can have me as long as we take care of him. $$$)
48. Are you thinking about someone right now?

No. Yes.

49. Have you ever been to Six Flags?
Yes in Arlington Texas. My brother Paul took me on a roller coaster that stalled as we were going up hill. He thought it was funny. I didn't. Overall it was a good time. Until I looked over the edge.
50. How did you get your worst scar?
The brat on the right was my first c-section. Had 2 more after him. The scar is ugly and still sore sometimes. How did I get it? He refused to come out. Guess he was happy sis was out and he had the womb all to himself. Scar is ugly, has scar tissue, but it's a good scar.

Saturday 9: Dobson High

Saturday 9: Be True to Your School
1. What was your favorite subject in high school?
Choir
2. Do you watch reality shows? Which ones?
Yes...too many. I'm addicted to reality shows and thanks to DVR I can record them all. Survivor, The Amazing Race, Big Brother, Deadilest Catch, Whale Wars, all the stupid VH1 shows and more.
3. What's your favorite all time reality show?
I guess Survivor since I have watched every season.
4. Do you feel "reality" shows are real or are they faked?
I knew they were edited a certain way, but on Big Brother this last season they talked about how the producers wanted them to discuss certain things and just made it fake.
5. What did you look like when you were a teenager?
Young

6. Whose advice do you listen to?
Mom's
7. How often are you sick?
We usually aren't sick very often here at the Zoo, but this year we have all been sick a lot. Stress does that.
8. Do you like or dislike change?
I have OCD, I hate change.
9. How many times in your life have you had a broken heart?
Too many times.

Ten Years Ago I Had Twins

My twins are 10.

Here I am 10 years ago with Zadie and Zane. I was 37 weeks and 2 days. For twins 37 weeks is full term.

The upper bump is Zane and the lower bump is Zadie's butt.

William (4 1/2) holding Zadie(l) and Zane(r) hours after they were born.

Granddaddy proudly holding his twin grandkids.

Zane (2)
Zadie (2)
(4)

(6)

(10)

Zadie is a full inch taller than Zane. Zane's not happy, but Zadie is. That's my girl. Only time we Z girls are taller than the fathead boys. Sadly she is 3 inches shorter than William was at 10, which makes Zane 4 inches shorter. Zane's really not happy. He'll catch up. With a dad who is 6'4 and a granddaddy that was 6'2, he'll catch up.

I am proud of those 2 fatheads that I birthed both ways within 31 minutes apart. Of course Dad is proud she is wearing her Jimmie Johnson t-shirt. I'm not.

We don't celebrate birthdays at the Zoo. But I am proud that my babies made it to 10. They are healthy, smart and know they are loved.

The Sickies

The evil sickies have come to visit the Zoo again. I thought it was just allergies, but when one kid after another started getting a fever and sore throat...I knew. Which of course, I now have a sore throat and feel like crap. :( I hate being sick, but I hate my kids being sick even more!

Sunday Stealing: Strange Part 1 & Boring Answers

Sunday Stealing: The Strange Question Meme, Part 1
1. What is the color of your toothbrush?
Orange & white
2. Name one person who made you smile today.
Wednesday
3. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Sitting here at the computer categorizing arcade games on Insanity Cafe.
4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago?
See above.
5. What is your favorite candy bar?
Toblerone
6. Have you ever been to a strip club?
No
7. What is the last thing you said aloud?
I feel like shit.
8. What is your favorite ice cream? How to choose?
Mint chocolate chip. How to choose what?
9. What was the last thing you had to drink?
H2O
10. Do you like your wallet?
Yes
11. What was the last thing you ate?
Eggs, bacon, sausage and toast that Anthony made me.
12. Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
Hahahaha, I haven't bought any new clothes in over a month.
13. The last sporting event you watched?
Football
14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn?
Butter and salt
15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to?
I don't text.
16. Ever go camping?
Many moons ago.
17. Do you take vitamins daily?
I try to but forget quite often.
18. Do you go to church every Sunday?
Nope
19. Do you have a tan?
No
20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza?
No
21. Do you drink your soda with a straw?
Only when eating out.
22. What did your last text message say?
I don't text.
23. What are you doing tomorrow?
Same thing I do everyday. Try to take over the world.
24. Favorite color?
Black
25. Look to your left; what do you see?
A window and kids playing outside.

Berleen's Baaaaaaccccckkkkkkkk!

Welcome to the October 29th version of Thursday Thunks!
(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)

Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by

Berleen, the color Blood red and the number 31.

1. So Halloween is this weekend, if you haven't heard. Are you gonna open your doors up or not?
Nope
2. You better open 'em cuz I'm coming... what are you putting in my treat bag?
Nada. You'll be so excited to see me you won't care about candy and treats.
3. Since October is the bestest month for television (well for cable & dish subscribers it is) and there is a horror movie on at any given time of the day - are you sick of them yet?
Yes. I don't watch horror movies. I'd rather watch TV shows like Ghost Hunters.
4. Which one of those movies can you watch over & over again?
I can watch Poltergeist over and over.
5. Tell us about a Halloween scare you've had....
Don't have one to tell.
6. Did you watch the old Casper cartoons when you were a youngin? Well, back then they weren't old I suppose, but I'm sure you still understand my question.
Yes I think I did. I must have since I still know the theme song.
7. Have you ever found a four-leaf clover?
No, but I don't really spend a lot of time looking.
8. Haunted Houses... you know, the kinds you pay to get in and they chase you with chainsaws and severed heads.... do you like 'em?
No. I hate the whole chainsaw thing, and people jumping out at me.
9. Do you use cute cartoon type wrapping paper for Christmas presents or the not cutesy paper? Or are you one of those gift card and/or gift bag people?
Neither. But when I give baby shower gifts I use bags and tissue paper.
10. How long do boiled eggs need to stay in the boiling water before they become hard boiled eggs?
Let boil a minute remove from heat and cover. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
11. Jason is coming in through your front door... Freddy is coming through your back door... zombies are at every window of the house and Norman Bates is calling to invite you to dinner... what do you do?
Wake myself up from that nightmare and quit watching scary movies before bed.
12. Did you know that the scariest part of Halloween is giving all of your Reeses Peanut Butter Cups away?
Not an issue for me.
13a. If you were to play a part of a haunted house (not the ghosts in the attic kind), what would you want to be?
The crazy insane person in a padded room.
13b. Have you ever played a part in a haunted house?
No but I think it would be fun to scare people. One time (way back when) I went to a haunted house with my then fiance and some friends. We were at the back of the group so we kept missing all the "scary" stuff. Half way through this lame house I noticed there were open windows with bars on them between the walkways as we snaked through the house. As we were walking by one I saw the next group and reached through one and grabbed a woman. She screamed so loud. That was the only fun part of that house.
14. If Thursday Thunks had a Halloween party, what do you think Kimber & Berleen would come dressed as?
Crazy people. it's difficult enough to write this meme week after let alone organize a party.
15. Do you cook a turkey for Thanksgiving?
Nope.
16. Have you ever read a book that scared the pants off of you?
Not that I can think of. I like to read stuff that won't give me nightmares.
17. Whats the predicted high temperature for today?
My weatherbug says 63, but right now at 2:15pm on Wednesday it's only 58 and I am freezing! Less than 2 weeks ago we were having highs of over 100 degrees.
18. Have you ever howled at the moon?
Not in many, many moons.
19.You are in an alley and a werewolf and a vampire are coming at you - one of them has to win. Which one do you want to bite you?
Is the vampire one like the Cullen's from Twilight? Or a werewolf like Jacob? The bigger question is why am I in an alley that is occupied by vampires and werewolves???