The Good....The Bad....and The Ugly.......
Let's start with the ugly........I just spent the last 20 minutes trying to kill a fly. It has been buzzing (very louding I might add) around here all morning and then vanishing into thin air just long enough for me to start this post in peace and then pop back out to taunt me. I finally got the rolled up newspaper and went to war with it. I managed to swat the vermin just enough to injure it (and take down my folder of ledger paper in the process) and render it in a loud buzzing, partially comatose state where it landed between the blinds and the desk.
I had to crawl under the desk and wedge myself beween the back portion and the window while trying to reach it with the newspaper. Somehow, like a little "Houdini Fly", it found a way to escape and buzz it's way into the kitchen and beyond where I haven't seen it since........Let's just keep it that way. Apparently, it senses with it's little fly brain that I mean business and if it has any smarts at all, it will not show it's little winged body back here again.......
Now on with the bad....
Remember when it was your birthday and it was the one day you were so excited to go to school (that and field trip days). But then tragedy struck and the worse thing possible happened.....you got sick. Well, unfortunately, that happened over at the Chaos househould on Friday. Cosme picked Carlos up after school on Thursday afternoon and took him bike riding. Upon returning home, Carlos looked like he just completed the third leg of the Ironman Challenge. I asked him if he was alright and he said "Yes, of course!" Then, about 10 minutes later when he was lying on the couch staring at a tv that was tuned off (which was when I immediately knew he was sick) he added "my throat hurts when I swallow." Uh oh.......It just got worse from there resulting in a (as Carlos like to say) "rough night" and the decision to "keep him home" morning. Luckily, he seemed to be ok on Friday with the sore throat but no longer a fever so I let him play on the computer during the day in between resting on the couch.
He kept his crown on the whole day.....too cute. Do you see that card with the robot on it? When you open it, it plays Mr. Roboto (the song by Styx) Anyway, he LOVES that song. He would keep opening it and letting it play while playing on the computer. Finally, on my absolute last nerve (but with a smile because it was his birthday), I promised him we would download the song from iTunes if he wouldn't play the card anymore. Luckily, and thankfully, for my sanity, he obliged.
Here are the little favors for the class that sat around all weekend......Thank goodness I didn't make cupcakes.......
Super fun...Super Easy! I just took little take out containers from Michael's, filled them with treats and topped then with party favors and ribbons from Target. Simple as that. You could also put cute little name tags on them and go way over the top decorating them....but I didn't have the time. nonetheless, the kids loved them.
Luckily all was well by Saturday evening when he opened a couple more gifts and we went out to dinner at his current favorite restaurant...Islands......
Where Andres colored away.......
where Carlos got to have a sundae for his birthday in addition to the shake he had with dinner.....
And, where mommy had the "Lava Rush".......
Just wanted to get an early start on what I like to lovingly refer to from here on out as "Mommapalooza Day 2008"......the "Good" part of this post.......
The morning started by sleeping in until 8:30 while breakfast was being picked up from "The Original Pancake House". My morning meal was then served in a spotless kitchen with the sound of laundry being done in the next room. While I lingered over coffee and the morning paper, kids were quickly, dressed, packed up and taken away by the same husband who fed me the delicious strawberry & cream waffles.
As I lovingly waved to happy children who were escorted out the door by a Papa who promised to be gone as long as he could, I couldn't contain my excitement anymore.........I closed the door at 10:00 am and looked ahead to an entire day by myself.....in my pajamas.....fueled by coffee, leftover banana pancakes and the sheer adreneline of knowing the whole day was mine to craft as I chose. I turned on my cable radio and skipped between my two favorite stations....."the 70's" and "Old School Rap." Because nothing says crafting better in the Chaos world than alternating between "Staying Alive" by The Bee Gees and "Bring on the Noise" by NWA......Seriously, I was in heaven. And when I'm in "Crafting Heaven" this is what happens........
A bevy of crowns for "Teacher Appreciation Week"......
A cake still baking.......
one already baked for Carlos' teacher for her birthday......
Went from the "studio" to the kitchen table which was set up with the sewing machine so I could fulfill the seamstress in me......
Then I turned into a jewelry designer to make all sorts of baubles for our school's silent auction............
Phew.....Ok.....gotta run and get Carlos from school....but I'll be back with more....Karin
I love the idea of the crowns for teacher appreciation week! Great idea! I bet they loved them!
Posted by:Bejeweled | May 13, 2008 at 03:46 PM
lucky teachers getting those gorgeous crowns Karin, they are lovely!!!
Posted by:Lori | May 13, 2008 at 04:04 PM
I think you were Queen for the Day. I love it all.
Posted by:Beverly | May 13, 2008 at 04:49 PM
Darling stuff.
love the lego crown!! so cool!!
gorgeous pics!!
oxoox,
jessi
Posted by:Jessi Nagy | May 13, 2008 at 05:14 PM
So many beautiful creations, Karin!
Posted by:Cheryl Dack | May 13, 2008 at 05:22 PM
The fly story is hilarious, and all too familiar! (Where do they come from anyway!) Happy Happy Birthday! And I must say I love your choice in music, my favorite too. The teacher appreciation crowns are Divine!
Posted by:Gail | May 13, 2008 at 06:29 PM
After that poor fly was nearly mutilated...I dare say there will never be "fly in your ointment"!!
Love the pics of your kids...so cute!
The crowns are lovely...lucky teachers...and your cakes are gorgeous!
Have a great week Karin!
Hugs, Nancy
Posted by:Nancy | May 13, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Sounds like a great Mother's Day.. lucky you. I love all the goodies you created, especially that lime green set!!
Posted by:Heather | May 13, 2008 at 10:31 PM
The "ugly"... gross. I hate flys more than roaches. The "bad"... so glad he got better so quickly. The lego crown and goodie boxes are very cute. And the "good"... very, very good! What a wonderful Mother's Day you had! Can't wait to see more!
Have a beautiful day,
Alisa
Posted by:Alisa | May 14, 2008 at 05:57 AM
Fabulous creations! Love the crowns - Carlos's teachers must get so excited for your goodies! Glad Mom's Day was so fabulous.
Karla
Posted by:Karla | May 14, 2008 at 07:53 AM
I LOVE YOUR "FLY" ADVENTURE. AND I CAN RELATE TO YOUR SON BEING ILL. ON MOTHER'S DAY MORNING MY SON WAS FINE AND BEFORE I KNEW IT HE HAD A FEVER OF 101. LUCKILY OUR DOCTOR'S OFFICE WAS OPEN AND I TOOK HIM ASAP. HE HAD A THROAT INFECTION. HE GOT A SHOT AND MEDS.
LUCKILY THE DAY GOT BETTER. YOUR MOTHER'S DAY WAS AWESOME AND ALL THOSE GOODIES YOU CREATED ARE GORGEOUS. JUST LOVE YOUR BLOG.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!
Posted by:sonia audelo | May 14, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Wow! What a wonderful Mother's Day - so productive. And your sweet husband...so understanding.
Lorrie
Posted by:Lorrie | May 14, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Ok lovely as always !! BUt i gotta have some of the concoction
you were drinking -- cause girl you make me tired -- oh such lovelies you made -- but the energy -- wow !!! all the gifties too too lovely - what lucky teachers - Glad you little guys is better -- Kathy - GA
Posted by:Kathy Lowry | May 14, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Looks like ya done good for Carlos' BD. LOVE the crown. And I'm SO IMPRESSED with how you put your mom's day time to work. Wonderful stuff! Yowzers! Mother's Day should come more often, don't you agree?? :-)
Posted by:jen duncan | May 14, 2008 at 10:28 PM
WOW, your son's teacher must be the luckiest around with the crown and fabulous bday gift! Happy Bday to Carlos!!! And the jewlery is beautiful!!!
My desk is actually clean today (it won't stay like that very long!)
Just wanted to let you know that I added you to my favs on my blog,
blessings...
Amy :-)
Posted by:Amy | May 15, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Excuse me but I need a nap now! You wear me out girl, there is always something going on in the Chaos household......and it NEVER ceases to make me smile, chuckle or say out loud "OH NO!"
Happy Belated Birthday to Carlos! Man your boys are CUTE!!!
XOXOXO
Posted by:Lisa Oceandreamer | May 15, 2008 at 06:52 PM
Ohhh, everything you made is just gorgeous! I would love a day to myself. Probably wouldn't know what to do with myself though! lol Sorry to hear your son was sick. Hope he's feeling better now. Happy birthday to him.
Posted by:kris | May 16, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Ohhh, everything you made is just gorgeous! I would love a day to myself. Probably wouldn't know what to do with myself though! lol Sorry to hear your son was sick. Hope he's feeling better now. Happy birthday to him.
Posted by:kris | May 16, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Ohhh, everything you made is just gorgeous! I would love a day to myself. Probably wouldn't know what to do with myself though! lol Sorry to hear your son was sick. Hope he's feeling better now. Happy birthday to him.
Posted by:kris | May 16, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Wow! So many pretty pictures to look at! I love your party favor idea!
Your kid's teachers are lucky ladies...
*hugs*
~Sadie
Posted by:sadie lou | May 17, 2008 at 03:15 PM
What a fun post! You are soooo creative. Those crowns and cakes are gorgeous!! xoxo
Posted by:Betty Jo | May 18, 2008 at 02:28 PM
What a fun post! You are soooo creative. Those crowns and cakes are gorgeous!! xoxo
Posted by:Betty Jo | May 18, 2008 at 02:28 PM