Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Neat-o, Grammy-o! (Dec 5, 2008)
My three year old, Mackenzie, stated to me the other day, how when she grew up, I wouldn't be her mommy anymore. I assured her that I would always be her mommy, even when she was a mommy. I explained to her that my mom, her grandma 'Bickie', was still my mom, even though I am grown up. I went on to tell her how Grandma was "all grown up" and still had her mommy, which was Grandma Jeanne. "That makes Grandma Jeanne your great grandma, Mackenzie."
"Yes!", she replied with great enthusiasm. "And Grandma 'Bickie' is my neat grandma!!" ☺ ☺ ☺
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Thursday Thirteen #8 (Dec 4, 2008)
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Size DOES Matter, Son. (Dec2, 2008)
Yesterday morning on the way to school, Braden tells me he knows the
perfect gift he is going to get me for Christmas. He asked if I wanted
to know what it was. I said no, just let it be a surprise. He said I
should probably know beforehand, so I wouldn't be worried when I saw
the giant truck outside the house. ???
"Braden, mommy doesn't need anything that needs to come in a giant truck. Just get me something little, or make me a story, or draw me a picture or something."
Braden smacked his forehead and said, "Well, since you don't want something big, can I tell you what it was going to be?"
"Sure, buddy. What was it going to be?"
"A HUGE, GINORMOUS, big, brand new bathtub, Mommy! Big enough for you to fit in all the way so your head AND feet can go in. All at the same time!"
"Cool, Buddy! That sounds awesome. The bathtub we have now is pretty good though."
"Yeah, but Mommy! The one I wanted to get you was going to be TWO INCHES WIDE!!"
"Braden, mommy doesn't need anything that needs to come in a giant truck. Just get me something little, or make me a story, or draw me a picture or something."
Braden smacked his forehead and said, "Well, since you don't want something big, can I tell you what it was going to be?"
"Sure, buddy. What was it going to be?"
"A HUGE, GINORMOUS, big, brand new bathtub, Mommy! Big enough for you to fit in all the way so your head AND feet can go in. All at the same time!"
"Cool, Buddy! That sounds awesome. The bathtub we have now is pretty good though."
"Yeah, but Mommy! The one I wanted to get you was going to be TWO INCHES WIDE!!"
Monday, December 1, 2008
"It's Not Like I Called You A..." (Dec 1, 2008)
We all have our choice words or phrase for someone who has angered us. Whether it be "You nasty old fart", or maybe "You stupid &^%#$@ *&@^#&*%$!!". Well, My kids have found the MOST insulting term to swing at one another. It creates high blood pressure, temper tantrums, and full out hysterics. You should see how it affects the kids, too.
Are you ready? Are you prepared for the nastiest comeback in my household, used by a seven and three year old? Towards each other?
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Poo Poo Head
My children share a room. They don't have to. I live in a 3 bedroom house. They want to share a room. With each other. Weird.
Anyhoo, this is a scene from last night.
Me - (after tucking them in, kisses & hugs and all that other mommy stuff) "Goodnight Kenzie. Love you. Goodnight Braden. Love you. Sweet dreams you guys"
Kids - In freaky like Brady Bunch unison - "Night night Mommy. Love you too.
I smiled and walked into the living room. I settle down to fit my butt into the perfect little butt grooves my arse has already worn into my chair.
Ahhh. Kids in bed. Downstairs neighbours are quiet. Perhaps I'll do some blog hopping.
Kenzie - Mommy. (pause) Mommy! MOMMY! Braden called me a POO POO HEAD!
(repeat this 3 times, as I try desperately to ignore it. (Hey! I was comfy!)
Braden - Nuh UH! She called ME POO POO HEAD FIRST! (pause) MOMMY! MOOOMMMMYYYYY!
Me Goodnight!! I love you!!
Kenzie - Mommy. (pause) Mommy! MOMMY! Braden called me a POO POO HEAD! A POO POO HEAD! Braden, I'm MEAN AT YOU NOW! Mooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!
Braden - Be quiet Mackenzie! You're giving me a headache! MOM-MEE!
Me - (Still calling from the living room) GOOD. NIGHT. I love you. Go to sleep. The both of you. NOW.
They continue to talk, argue actually, but they are both on their beds, and not involving me. And they aren't yelling anymore. They were trying to justify why they called each other a poo poo head. It began to get a little loud after a while. I got up and was just outside their bedroom door when I heard Braden say to his little sister in a really snotty tone, "It's not like I called you a pee pee head, you know!
In a fraction of a second I envisioned things getting really nasty. Perhaps a repeat of tattling? Yelling from the bedroom? My head exploding?
Nope.
What happened next was stunned silence. Mackenzie contemplated for a moment and said quite innocently, "A Pee Pee Head?" Then broke into a belly splitting laughter. She laughed so hard *I* started laughing. I had to run back into the living room so they didn't hear me.
If they heard me laughing at "pee pee head", I am in SO much trouble.
Tomorrow's lesson - It's not OK to call people names. Especially pee pee head, because it might make Mommy laugh.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
29. Or 30. Or Maybe 65 (Nov 29, 2008)
When someone tells me they are 30, I don't ever think of them being old.
A teenager at the place I work at said to me a while ago when she found out I was almost 30, "Whoa! You don't look that old!" Burn! I know it was a compliment, but it could have been said with a wee touch more couth.
I have decided I am going to be one of "those" women.
I think one of the reasons it's bothering me so much, is my boyfriend is only 26. Well, he will be in 2 days. So not fair! he thinks it's funny how I say I'll stay 29 for one more year. His response? "Yeah. And I wanna stay 25 for another year." Jackass.
Maybe I'll feel better about turning 30 when I let myself turn 31.
Maybe.
Or maybe I'll feel better about it tomorrow.
OR I could just lie until it's painfully obvious that 29 has been overly recycled. I figure (I hope!!) that will be when I'm 40. Then I'll lie and say I'm 39. How sweet would that be? By-pass 30-38 all together? Oh yeah! But When I turn the ripe old age where I'm classified as a senior, I'll be all over that one. Seniors get kick ass deals on things! Who would want to miss out on that?! Okay. 30 isn't sounding too too bad now... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! Oh. I mean,
I didn't even get to sleep in today. Booooooooooo!!!!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Random (Nov 28, 2008)
Six random things.
1 ~ If I eat honey, I get a severe stomach ache. This only started about 5 years ago.
2 ~ I think toes (for females) look very odd without nail polish. I have polish on, but it is very neglected. Chipping like crazy! I'm better off right now taking it off and risk having odd looking colourless toes!
3 ~ I like to scare my cat. I love her to pieces, but I can't help myself. The way she leaps into the air with a back flip and a "Oh-my-God-I'm-going-to-die" look on her face sends me into hysterics. OH! Maybe THAT'S why she's trying to kill me!!
4 ~ The stretch marks I got from my pregnancy with my son don't bother me one iota. (I didn't get any with my second pregnancy) The hangy pooch of excess skin/fat/baby mush belly that will never go away even after I lose more weight and exercise like crazy? THAT bugs me.
5 ~It's my birthday tomorrow
I think I will be okay with turning 30, since I discovered something
else that I don't want. Ever. Grey hair. Don't have any...yet. *KNOCK
ON WOOD!!!*
6 ~ My hair is very long, but most people wouldn't know it. I wear it up 99% of the time. But I won't cut it. Just a trim, maybe once a year. I'm too chicken!!
1 ~ If I eat honey, I get a severe stomach ache. This only started about 5 years ago.
2 ~ I think toes (for females) look very odd without nail polish. I have polish on, but it is very neglected. Chipping like crazy! I'm better off right now taking it off and risk having odd looking colourless toes!
3 ~ I like to scare my cat. I love her to pieces, but I can't help myself. The way she leaps into the air with a back flip and a "Oh-my-God-I'm-going-to-die" look on her face sends me into hysterics. OH! Maybe THAT'S why she's trying to kill me!!
4 ~ The stretch marks I got from my pregnancy with my son don't bother me one iota. (I didn't get any with my second pregnancy) The hangy pooch of excess skin/fat/baby mush belly that will never go away even after I lose more weight and exercise like crazy? THAT bugs me.
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6 ~ My hair is very long, but most people wouldn't know it. I wear it up 99% of the time. But I won't cut it. Just a trim, maybe once a year. I'm too chicken!!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thursday Thirteen #7 - Crashident. X2 (Nov 27, 2008)
First off, I would like to say
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends! In case you didn't
know, in Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving the second Monday in October.
I am preparing myself for insane amounts of jealousy, and will be
arming myself with a bib. To catch the drool as I look at your photo's
and read about your turkey dinners over the next few days! I may have
already had my turkey dinner, but it doesn't mean I'm not ready for
more!!
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Thirteen Reasons WHY TUESDAY WAS A BITTERSWEET DAY
1. I rear ended someone.
2. No one was hurt.
3. No damage to EITHER car. On the outside... (My car is a red 1996 Mercury Sable. The car I hit? A blue 1996 Mercury Sable!!)
4. My car wouldn't start after. Hello Mechanic.
5. My mother was able to pick my son and I up.
6. She lectured me...Because she couldn't find her crock pot insert and lid that I borrowed. At Easter. (Um, Mom? I know. Sorry. Get that back to you ASAP. Promise. But the timing was kinda crappy to bring up that sort of thing. you couldn't wait another hour till I calmed down???)
7. Mom let me borrow her car to meet the tow truck driver at my broken car. (THANKS MOM! OK. I forgive the crock pot/timing issue)
8. *I* get REAR ENDED on the WAY TO MY BROKEN CAR. You know, The one that is BROKEN because *I* REAR ENDED someone. (Can we say IRONY, boys and girls???)
9. A teeny tiny iddy biddy scratch on mom's car. That's it. PHEW.
10. The first guy, the one I hit? He said no matter the damage, he wasn't going to claim it. He was SUPER nice. He said his car wouldn't be "worth fixing up, as it is just a beater car."
11. Unintentional slam, I'm sure, but go back up and read what's in parenthesis in number 3. Dude. Your "beater car" is MY only car!! But thank you for being so helpful and kind with everything else!!
12. Braden asked me about 3 micro seconds after impact "Why did you do that Mommy?! Why did you hit that car?", in an admonishing tone. I told him (In a not so nice voice), "Because mommy likes to live on the edge, Braden. I figured you might have some questions about accidents, and I wanted to show you what it was like. ALRIGHT?!" Thankfully my son understands the "tone" and knows there was no "reason" that mommy can't drive, other than the fact that, well, apparently Mommy can't drive.
13. No one was hurt. And my mom rocks. Even when she's more concerned about her crock pot than the mental state of her daughter. (Heh heh...Hi Mom! cough cough...Love you!)
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1. I rear ended someone.
2. No one was hurt.
3. No damage to EITHER car. On the outside... (My car is a red 1996 Mercury Sable. The car I hit? A blue 1996 Mercury Sable!!)
4. My car wouldn't start after. Hello Mechanic.
5. My mother was able to pick my son and I up.
6. She lectured me...Because she couldn't find her crock pot insert and lid that I borrowed. At Easter. (Um, Mom? I know. Sorry. Get that back to you ASAP. Promise. But the timing was kinda crappy to bring up that sort of thing. you couldn't wait another hour till I calmed down???)
7. Mom let me borrow her car to meet the tow truck driver at my broken car. (THANKS MOM! OK. I forgive the crock pot/timing issue)
8. *I* get REAR ENDED on the WAY TO MY BROKEN CAR. You know, The one that is BROKEN because *I* REAR ENDED someone. (Can we say IRONY, boys and girls???)
9. A teeny tiny iddy biddy scratch on mom's car. That's it. PHEW.
10. The first guy, the one I hit? He said no matter the damage, he wasn't going to claim it. He was SUPER nice. He said his car wouldn't be "worth fixing up, as it is just a beater car."
11. Unintentional slam, I'm sure, but go back up and read what's in parenthesis in number 3. Dude. Your "beater car" is MY only car!! But thank you for being so helpful and kind with everything else!!
12. Braden asked me about 3 micro seconds after impact "Why did you do that Mommy?! Why did you hit that car?", in an admonishing tone. I told him (In a not so nice voice), "Because mommy likes to live on the edge, Braden. I figured you might have some questions about accidents, and I wanted to show you what it was like. ALRIGHT?!" Thankfully my son understands the "tone" and knows there was no "reason" that mommy can't drive, other than the fact that, well, apparently Mommy can't drive.
13. No one was hurt. And my mom rocks. Even when she's more concerned about her crock pot than the mental state of her daughter. (Heh heh...Hi Mom! cough cough...Love you!)
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
It's All In The Mouth (November 25, 2008)
Braden brought home his first report card (for grade two) on Friday. What a difference from grade one. He is still behind in reading, but the fact that he IS reading is awesome. I attribute that 100% on his amazing teacher. Sure, we read at home, but I just don't have the "proper" techniques that Braden needed to gain confidence and actually try. Braden, for some reason, has always had the mindset of "If I can't get it NOW or do it correctly NOW, then I just won't do it." That SUCKS!!! It makes me want to rip my hair out! So the fact that he is reading and writing little stories is awesome. He is doing awesome in math and science. I still haven't heard from his speech therapist, who said she was going to call me 2 weeks ago. He sees her once a week at school. If I don't hear from her by the end of this week, I'm gonna have to hunt her down. I need to know what they are doing with him, and what I can do at home to help him "sort out his thoughts".
But his schooling! Incredible! I am so proud of him. I'm happy too! Most importantly, Braden is proud of himself and is really happy too.
Braden continues to be my little helper. He loves to help. He loves to feel important and special. What kid doesn't? But Braden, ... I can't describe it. The garbage needs to go out? He's your man. The floors need to be vacuumed? Call on the Braden-ater! Anything. He needs and wants to be there.
He helped me bake shortbread cookies on Sunday and had a blast. So did I. You see, I can't stand it when kids are in the kitchen with me. Any kids. I like things MY way. I hate hate hate it. I worry they'll get hurt. I worry they'll move something and I won't be able to find it. I worry they will just plain old be in my way, and things won't get done in the time frame I want them done in. Silly I know. But true. He was very impressed with himself, and he did a great job.
Thanks for all your help buddy! When does Mommy love you? That's right baby, ALL THE TIME.
I love when he falls asleep in the car. At home, I don't make it a habit to watch him fall asleep. But I get a fit of the giggles every time I glance in the rear view mirror and watch "The mouth story".
You see, I can tell when Braden is faking sleep. He doesn't sleep with his mouth closed. Ever. So when he's faking, his mouth is closed. When he's out? It's a gaping hole in his head. It's so much funnier in the car since gravity helps pull his mouth open even more, being in a sitting position. (The really weird thing? With his mouth wide open as he sleeps, he still breathes through his nose. Weird, eh?)
Let me illustrate, shall I?
Going...
Going...
GONE!!
Sweet dreams my little man!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
B-Day Party Pics (November 23, 2008)
As promised. I know you've all been dying to see pictures of a 3 year
olds b-day party, whom 99.999% of you have never met. Wait no longer my
friends. :P
Mackenzie wanted to wear her fairy princess Halloween costume for her third b-day party. How appropriate. :)
I know I've been posting about Kenzie a lot lately. Braden posts coming soon!
Here's a few of my favourites from yesterday
Mackenzie & Daddy
The cake she picked out
Mommy cheesing it up for the camera
Cake time!
Show me how old you are now, Baby!
Her new baby from Papa
Intently "reading" the card from Great Grandma & Grandpa
Mackenzie wanted to wear her fairy princess Halloween costume for her third b-day party. How appropriate. :)
I know I've been posting about Kenzie a lot lately. Braden posts coming soon!
Here's a few of my favourites from yesterday
Mackenzie & Daddy
The cake she picked out
Mommy cheesing it up for the camera
Cake time!
Show me how old you are now, Baby!
Her new baby from Papa
Intently "reading" the card from Great Grandma & Grandpa
Saturday, November 22, 2008
The Party That Wasn't & The Party That Will Be (November 22, 2008)
Today is Mackenzie's long awaited birthday party. I had to postpone it
from last Saturday, because she had the flu. And so did I. She's 100%
back to her regular divaness, where as I am about 70% better. Whatever.
I'm not complaining. I'll take 70% better over 100% attached to the
toilet, any day!
She turned three last Sunday. She hardly ate a thing that day. We still wanted to do something for her, so Aaron went to the store and picked up some cupcakes. I put 3 candles in one and we (Aaron, Braden and myself) sang Happy Birthday to her. Her face lit up and she was very excited. She blew out the candles, licked the icing, somehow got icing on her toes, licked her toes, and said she had enough. Here are some pics. Tomorrow I'll TRY to have b-day party pics posted. Okay Shannon? ;)
Blowing out her candles
Daddy let her eat on the couch. Hmmm. Having a taste of the icing.
Braden enjoying his cupcake
She somehow managed to get icing on her toes. And she wasn't going to let it go to waste!
Even though she was sick, she was still a very happy girl.
She turned three last Sunday. She hardly ate a thing that day. We still wanted to do something for her, so Aaron went to the store and picked up some cupcakes. I put 3 candles in one and we (Aaron, Braden and myself) sang Happy Birthday to her. Her face lit up and she was very excited. She blew out the candles, licked the icing, somehow got icing on her toes, licked her toes, and said she had enough. Here are some pics. Tomorrow I'll TRY to have b-day party pics posted. Okay Shannon? ;)
Blowing out her candles
Daddy let her eat on the couch. Hmmm. Having a taste of the icing.
Braden enjoying his cupcake
She somehow managed to get icing on her toes. And she wasn't going to let it go to waste!
Even though she was sick, she was still a very happy girl.
Friday, November 21, 2008
I've... (November 21, 2008)
I saw this meme in a couple different blogs and kept meaning to do it.
It's super quick. Which is good because I don't have any time this
morning!! (So sorry sugartits. This one's all about ME today.;))
OK, the rules are simple. Copy and paste the list, putting the things you've done in bold. I'm not tagging anyone, just play if you want to. (Let me know if you do it so I can see!!)
1. Started my own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than I can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain Mount Cheam, and Mount Seymour
9. Touched an iceberg - Touched one? Hell, I walked on one!!
10. Sung a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught myself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown my own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitchhiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of my ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught myself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had my portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma - I plan to donate blood someday. I really do!
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had my picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox Twice!!
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby Twice!
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee Many, many times
100. Had sex outside
OK, the rules are simple. Copy and paste the list, putting the things you've done in bold. I'm not tagging anyone, just play if you want to. (Let me know if you do it so I can see!!)
1. Started my own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than I can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain Mount Cheam, and Mount Seymour
9. Touched an iceberg - Touched one? Hell, I walked on one!!
10. Sung a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught myself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown my own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitchhiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of my ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught myself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had my portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma - I plan to donate blood someday. I really do!
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had my picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox Twice!!
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby Twice!
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee Many, many times
100. Had sex outside
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thursday Thirteen #6 (November 20, 2008)
Shut up Sugartits. This is MY blog and I'll publicly love you if I want to.
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1. Because she lets me call her sugartits. 2. We share the same disgustingly morbid sense of humor. 3. She is the ONLY person (whom I have EVER had any sort of relationship with) that has NEVER made me angry. Which is a mystery because I get annoyed with EVERYTHING and everyone. 4. She's the only one who will ever understand and appreciate the "great bathtub mounting" incident. (They're normal boys, right??) 5. She can find the good in anyone. 6. Babies and soy sauce. 'Nough said. 7. She's one of the bravest people I know, even if she doesn't see it herself. 8. She uses idle threats on her kid. Just like me. Welll.. Maybe a teeny tad more than me, but that's just to make me feel better about my parenting skills...;) We can do this parenting thing, right? 9. She was there with me when I gave birth to my daughter. She didn't tell me to "shut up" once, nor did she say "Eww!". Not even when I peed on the towel. Or when she saw me butt flippin naked. (Are your eyes okay? Do they still burn randomly? So sorry...) 10. She lets me make fun of her husband when he calls a dinning room suite a "dinning room SUIT". (Love you Jason, ya big monkey) 11. Eleven years later she's still trying to convince me that she really DOES like me. (But, are you sure??) 12. Because I can talk to her about anything, and she shows zero judgement. 13. Because not only are we best friends, we're soul friends. I love you Shannon!!! |
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
And So It Begins (November 18, 2008)
My son noticed the other day that there are Christmas decoration
downtown on the street lights. I HATE THAT!! It's November!! I know
it's a ploy to remind people Christmas is coming so start your shopping
now, but can't it wait until at least the last week of November if not
December 1st?
Anyhow, seeing the decorations inspired Braden to start writing a list for Santa. So far these are the items he has. Keep in mind he just turned 7 in July:
- Electric guitar with giant speakers to plug into. (equals noise. Soo...NOPE)
- Alarm clock. (why? He's the first one to wake up anyways!!)
- An ipod. (Heh. No WAY. I didn't get mine till about 6 months ago, he can wait too!)
- A laptop. (HAHAHAHAHA!! You ain't getting one before me, kiddo!)
- A cell phone. (Again boy, you are SEVEN!!
I went over the list with him and asked what kind of toys he wanted. "That's it Mommy. All on my list is what I want. That's it. Oh yeah. And some really cool Geo shock shoes."
...??? Geo shock shoes? Never heard of them. He says he saw them on TV commercials at Grandma's house. (We don't have cable..Oh how I wish we did!!) He said "All the cool kids are wearing them." WTF? I thought this request for name brand clothing crap wasn't suppose to happen till much later?? Silly Mommy.
Yesterday Braden told me he heard Santa's bells jingling far off in the distance. I told him "I don't think so bud. I'm pretty sure Santa is still in the North pole helping his elves make toys."
Braden disagreed. He said, "No Mommy. Santa doesn't make the toys.... He makes his lists and checks them twice."
You're right buddy. Silly Mommy, once again.
Anyhow, seeing the decorations inspired Braden to start writing a list for Santa. So far these are the items he has. Keep in mind he just turned 7 in July:
- Electric guitar with giant speakers to plug into. (equals noise. Soo...NOPE)
- Alarm clock. (why? He's the first one to wake up anyways!!)
- An ipod. (Heh. No WAY. I didn't get mine till about 6 months ago, he can wait too!)
- A laptop. (HAHAHAHAHA!! You ain't getting one before me, kiddo!)
- A cell phone. (Again boy, you are SEVEN!!
I went over the list with him and asked what kind of toys he wanted. "That's it Mommy. All on my list is what I want. That's it. Oh yeah. And some really cool Geo shock shoes."
...??? Geo shock shoes? Never heard of them. He says he saw them on TV commercials at Grandma's house. (We don't have cable..Oh how I wish we did!!) He said "All the cool kids are wearing them." WTF? I thought this request for name brand clothing crap wasn't suppose to happen till much later?? Silly Mommy.
Yesterday Braden told me he heard Santa's bells jingling far off in the distance. I told him "I don't think so bud. I'm pretty sure Santa is still in the North pole helping his elves make toys."
Braden disagreed. He said, "No Mommy. Santa doesn't make the toys.... He makes his lists and checks them twice."
You're right buddy. Silly Mommy, once again.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Aftermath Bath (November 17, 2008)
Aftermath Bath
I love this. I love it when the kids have had a great day with each other, minimal fighting and continue to love and be silly with each other at the end of the day.
After their bath, they snuggled together on the chair and shared a snack of raisins. They giggled and put on their own type of comedy show. The best part about it was how they just killed themselves laughing. You know those full blown belly laughs that melt your heart and make you laugh too? Yeah. Those ones.
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