We're off to an open house at some friends' house. My 19 month old can say Happy Newear!Pin It
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Friday, December 29, 2006
Dirty Tupperwares breed in the night
My DH just came over and said:
"I have so many dirty tupperwares in my car, too many to bring in, that I decided I'm going to roll down the windows and go through a car wash."
I laughed out loud.
I *am* thankful that he happily takes leftovers to work to eat for lunch. I just wish he'd bring them in, one at a time!Pin It
"I have so many dirty tupperwares in my car, too many to bring in, that I decided I'm going to roll down the windows and go through a car wash."
I laughed out loud.
I *am* thankful that he happily takes leftovers to work to eat for lunch. I just wish he'd bring them in, one at a time!Pin It
Thursday, December 28, 2006
The fickle affections of a 3 year old
About a week ago, my oldest said "I don't love Mommy. I love Daddy." Ouch. A battle of wills ensued between my DH and him. DH got him to say he was sorry. I know its just a silly little tantrum but it did hurt my feelings. DH is the "it" parent around here.
A has spontaneously said "I love you" to me in the last few days.
Tonight while I was in a store and the boys and DH waited in the car, A said "I love Mommy. I miss Mommy. I don't want you (DH) to talk. I want to talk to Mommy."
I'm so insecure. :)Pin It
A has spontaneously said "I love you" to me in the last few days.
Tonight while I was in a store and the boys and DH waited in the car, A said "I love Mommy. I miss Mommy. I don't want you (DH) to talk. I want to talk to Mommy."
I'm so insecure. :)Pin It
Favourite gifts
C - he plays with his brother's transporter truck.
A - loves his Rock a Bye Christmas DVD, the harmonica, Lightning McQueen car and his brother's garbage truck and his brother's Radio Control fire engine.
Funny how they ended up switching presents.
A also loves his Chutes and Ladders and Hi Ho Cherry-O games. Good thing he likes those games. I stood in line for over an hour at Kohl's on the day after Thanksgiving to get them for $2 each.Pin It
A - loves his Rock a Bye Christmas DVD, the harmonica, Lightning McQueen car and his brother's garbage truck and his brother's Radio Control fire engine.
Funny how they ended up switching presents.
A also loves his Chutes and Ladders and Hi Ho Cherry-O games. Good thing he likes those games. I stood in line for over an hour at Kohl's on the day after Thanksgiving to get them for $2 each.Pin It
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Survived the big storm and power outtage
A huge storm blew in last night. High winds, thunder and lightning, heavy rain with lots of trees down. We lost power at 11 pm. It didn't come back until 3 pm this afternoon. A was the one who told me. I was dozing. Hard to sleep last night wondering when the power would come back and how I'd manage a day (or perhaps more) without it.
The house got pretty cold today. I took the boys to an indoor playground we like but it was without power and closed. I couldn't get through on the phone so I chanced it. We then drove to have lunch with Daddy. C managed to fix the fake fireplace in the lobby of J's building by pushing the button just right. Pretty funny.
I only had to do one meal without power. We used our camping (gas) stove for making scrambled eggs and hot oatmeal.
One of the trees in our backyard was uprooted. A smaller one than fell down during the last big windstorm. Hopefully it will be easier to put back up.
I'm very grateful to be back to normal here. J's boss (who has a young family) lives in an area that doesn't expect to have power for a long time and stores, etc. around them are also without power.Pin It
The house got pretty cold today. I took the boys to an indoor playground we like but it was without power and closed. I couldn't get through on the phone so I chanced it. We then drove to have lunch with Daddy. C managed to fix the fake fireplace in the lobby of J's building by pushing the button just right. Pretty funny.
I only had to do one meal without power. We used our camping (gas) stove for making scrambled eggs and hot oatmeal.
One of the trees in our backyard was uprooted. A smaller one than fell down during the last big windstorm. Hopefully it will be easier to put back up.
I'm very grateful to be back to normal here. J's boss (who has a young family) lives in an area that doesn't expect to have power for a long time and stores, etc. around them are also without power.Pin It
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Christmas crafts
Addiction or hobby? You decide.
I've been making crafts both on my own and with my 3 year old. I decided this year that with a very curious and active 18 month old in the house to NOT bring out my white and Victorian-themed Christmas ornaments some of which are breakable. I decided this year we'd have a kid themed homey tree full of homemade ornaments. The only problem with this idea is that we're starting from scratch.
So far we've made felt gingerbread men, lacing card trees (much harder than the instructions in the December issue of Parents magazine), and craft foam snowmen. I've been stringing cranberries for a garland. Also on the go is a secret Christmas present for my 3 year old which involved painting. I completed a small scrapbook for my mom and I'm mailing it tomorrow. I did that project in November but I just finished sewing a simple bag/sleeve for it so she can put it in her purse and it will be protected.
Other craft projects I *might* have time for:
- Borax ornaments made with pipe cleaners
- angels made out of stiff felt. I need some pretty trim for this.
- paint a wood mantle shelf so we have somewhere to hang our stockings.
Fun stuff I'd like to do but won't have time for:
- a star garland made with wood stars with vintage Christmas paper decopaged on top. I saw this in a paper crafting magazine but I can't find it online to share with you. Michael's and Joanns are both sold out of wood stars right now anyway so its pretty much impossible. I guess I could order them but I'm not that motivated.
- glittered letters like this
So..... while I have fun making things I should also be buying some more Christmas presents and updating addresses for our Christmas mailout.
I want to clone myself. :)Pin It
I've been making crafts both on my own and with my 3 year old. I decided this year that with a very curious and active 18 month old in the house to NOT bring out my white and Victorian-themed Christmas ornaments some of which are breakable. I decided this year we'd have a kid themed homey tree full of homemade ornaments. The only problem with this idea is that we're starting from scratch.
So far we've made felt gingerbread men, lacing card trees (much harder than the instructions in the December issue of Parents magazine), and craft foam snowmen. I've been stringing cranberries for a garland. Also on the go is a secret Christmas present for my 3 year old which involved painting. I completed a small scrapbook for my mom and I'm mailing it tomorrow. I did that project in November but I just finished sewing a simple bag/sleeve for it so she can put it in her purse and it will be protected.
Other craft projects I *might* have time for:
- Borax ornaments made with pipe cleaners
- angels made out of stiff felt. I need some pretty trim for this.
- paint a wood mantle shelf so we have somewhere to hang our stockings.
Fun stuff I'd like to do but won't have time for:
- a star garland made with wood stars with vintage Christmas paper decopaged on top. I saw this in a paper crafting magazine but I can't find it online to share with you. Michael's and Joanns are both sold out of wood stars right now anyway so its pretty much impossible. I guess I could order them but I'm not that motivated.
- glittered letters like this
So..... while I have fun making things I should also be buying some more Christmas presents and updating addresses for our Christmas mailout.
I want to clone myself. :)Pin It
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Short bout of the flu here
The flu went through
it didn't skip two.
I didn't spew
but all others did.
OK, so that is a bit lame. :)
So, we all had the flu. It started on Sunday morning with C - his lasted about 4 hours. I got it that day but it was the achey, bone-tired, stomach ache variety. I laid in bed for most of Monday. My DH got it on Monday night. His was the not eating not drinking variety. He stayed home from work on Tuesday while he got to know the bathroom better. A had a very short bout - a few hours yesterday. We're all fine today.Pin It
it didn't skip two.
I didn't spew
but all others did.
OK, so that is a bit lame. :)
So, we all had the flu. It started on Sunday morning with C - his lasted about 4 hours. I got it that day but it was the achey, bone-tired, stomach ache variety. I laid in bed for most of Monday. My DH got it on Monday night. His was the not eating not drinking variety. He stayed home from work on Tuesday while he got to know the bathroom better. A had a very short bout - a few hours yesterday. We're all fine today.Pin It
Friday, December 01, 2006
The theology of an 18 month old
We have a Veggie tales birthday card up on the bulletin board (which I "received" from my 3 year old). C who is 18 months old pointed to Bob the Tomato and said "Jesus."
Yikes! Where did we go wrong? :)
I quickly went to the Christian bookstore and bought some stickers that have classic pictures of Jesus on them. I gave them to C and said "This is Jesus." Well, I know there's not necessarily accurate but under the circumstances you do what you have to.
Well, yesterday he was happilly putting them on the wall and saying "Jesus."
Whew.Pin It
Yikes! Where did we go wrong? :)
I quickly went to the Christian bookstore and bought some stickers that have classic pictures of Jesus on them. I gave them to C and said "This is Jesus." Well, I know there's not necessarily accurate but under the circumstances you do what you have to.
Well, yesterday he was happilly putting them on the wall and saying "Jesus."
Whew.Pin It
Monday, November 27, 2006
Snow photo
C enjoying the snow falling last night. We had lots more today. My husband's commute home tonight was 3 HOURS! It usually takes about 40 minutes. 
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Sunday, November 26, 2006
Snow!
It snowed here this morning. My boys reacted in typical fashion. A was upset. He doesn't like change or new experiences. C loved it. We don't get snow very often here so it is sort of a treat.
We made paper snowflakes this afternoon. I did the cutting. A is just learning to use scissors.
I found a great pattern on Martha Stewart's site.
The snowflakes brighten up our windows nicely.Pin It
We made paper snowflakes this afternoon. I did the cutting. A is just learning to use scissors.
I found a great pattern on Martha Stewart's site.
The snowflakes brighten up our windows nicely.Pin It
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
I spent a morning with 8 preschoolers
It was my day to help in the childrens program at Community Bible Study. I asked to be in my son's classroom. It was fun but also tiring.
I learned a cute song for saying thanks for the food (snack).
To the tune of the Superman theme song:
"Thank you God, for giving us food
Thank you, God, for giving us food.
For the friends that we meet and the food that we eat
Thank you, God, for giving us food."
I told A. that I would be in his classroom today and he said "no" like he didn't want me there. He changed his mind pretty quickly. Hopefully he won't expect me to stay next time.Pin It
I learned a cute song for saying thanks for the food (snack).
To the tune of the Superman theme song:
"Thank you God, for giving us food
Thank you, God, for giving us food.
For the friends that we meet and the food that we eat
Thank you, God, for giving us food."
I told A. that I would be in his classroom today and he said "no" like he didn't want me there. He changed his mind pretty quickly. Hopefully he won't expect me to stay next time.Pin It
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Author/Book let-down
I just finished reading a great book. Well, I thought it was great until I found out a few more details about the author. Sad details.
The book is Expecting Adam by Martha Beck. I read through the book in 3 days. I had a hard time putting it down. I wanted to read more about her son Adam (with Down syndrome) and their family.
I found out that the author and her husband are now divorced. They had such an amazing connection which is told in detail in the book. The even more sad thing is that he posted a review (on Amazon.com's website) of her latest book Leaving the Saints and corrects what he says are incorrect facts in her book. Her latest book is about leaving the Mormon church and about discovering s*xual abuse in her past done by her father.
She is still an amazing story teller.Pin It
The book is Expecting Adam by Martha Beck. I read through the book in 3 days. I had a hard time putting it down. I wanted to read more about her son Adam (with Down syndrome) and their family.
I found out that the author and her husband are now divorced. They had such an amazing connection which is told in detail in the book. The even more sad thing is that he posted a review (on Amazon.com's website) of her latest book Leaving the Saints and corrects what he says are incorrect facts in her book. Her latest book is about leaving the Mormon church and about discovering s*xual abuse in her past done by her father.
She is still an amazing story teller.Pin It
Rain, rain go away!
OK, so it has been raining here for days, weeks. Flooding, power outtages, etc.
We still go out on most days. This morning we went to the library for pre-school story time. The theme was BUS - a big hit with my 3 year old.
Yesterday we checked out Imagine Childrens Museum. I had wanted to go there for quite a while. They don't allow strollers so I had to wait until C. was a confident walker. He is now, of course. He loved the water section. A. loved the trains and the farm section.
On the weekend there was a break in the rain so all 4 of us went to this park.
We enjoyed playing in the leaves. My DH practiced his videographer skills. He did a funny one that was supposed to be from C's perspective, checking everything out.
I'm feeling tired of the rain today. Also tired of the short days. Its going to get worse I know since the shortest day of the year isn't until December.
I miss the sun.Pin It
We still go out on most days. This morning we went to the library for pre-school story time. The theme was BUS - a big hit with my 3 year old.
Yesterday we checked out Imagine Childrens Museum. I had wanted to go there for quite a while. They don't allow strollers so I had to wait until C. was a confident walker. He is now, of course. He loved the water section. A. loved the trains and the farm section.
On the weekend there was a break in the rain so all 4 of us went to this park.
We enjoyed playing in the leaves. My DH practiced his videographer skills. He did a funny one that was supposed to be from C's perspective, checking everything out.I'm feeling tired of the rain today. Also tired of the short days. Its going to get worse I know since the shortest day of the year isn't until December.
I miss the sun.Pin It
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Halloween
We went to a Halloween party yesterday with Bothell Mom's Group. It was at pizza restaurant - we had a big room to ourselves. I made a pumpkin cake and Jello jigglers. Lots of cute costumes.
Tonight the boys had their first real taste of candy. C can say candy. He's got the hang of the Halloween thing - he was trying to take from people's bowls after they had already given us treats.
First we went TOTing in downtown Edmonds in the late afternoon before it got dark. They shut down the streets and the businesses handed out candy. A didn't like the scarey music and decorations. We saw 2 other chickens. There was a man wearing black with Barbies stuck to him. I'm sure it was a pun but I didn't get it. Have to look that up.
We also went around our cul-de-sac as a family. Not many people were home. People liked C's horse costume. C liked picking up rocks - his kind of treat!
I dressed up as a farmer. My husband put on a pig nose (at my insistance) when we TOTed on our street.
We only had 2 kids come to our door (as of 7:30 as I write this).Pin It
Tonight the boys had their first real taste of candy. C can say candy. He's got the hang of the Halloween thing - he was trying to take from people's bowls after they had already given us treats.
First we went TOTing in downtown Edmonds in the late afternoon before it got dark. They shut down the streets and the businesses handed out candy. A didn't like the scarey music and decorations. We saw 2 other chickens. There was a man wearing black with Barbies stuck to him. I'm sure it was a pun but I didn't get it. Have to look that up.
We also went around our cul-de-sac as a family. Not many people were home. People liked C's horse costume. C liked picking up rocks - his kind of treat!
I dressed up as a farmer. My husband put on a pig nose (at my insistance) when we TOTed on our street.
We only had 2 kids come to our door (as of 7:30 as I write this).Pin It
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Things to remember
A asked yesterday for a guitar for Christmas. This is the first time he's ever done that. I think he wants it from seeing Connie at CBS play every week. We saw one at a toy store but it might be a little too deluxe. Hmmm.
C loves happy faces. When we went to WalMart the last time, he kept saying Happy Happy since he was seeing all the WalMart smiley faces on signs. (eye rolling) He just asked me to draw some happy faces.Pin It
C loves happy faces. When we went to WalMart the last time, he kept saying Happy Happy since he was seeing all the WalMart smiley faces on signs. (eye rolling) He just asked me to draw some happy faces.Pin It
Pumpkin spice latte addict
I admit it. I'm addicted. I LOVE the pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. Yummmmmmmmm.
But, they are over $3 a pop. Ouch.
So, I found some recipes for making them at home.
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Gingerbread Syrup
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh espresso
8 ounces milk, steamed (with a little foam)
Garnish
whipped cream
ground nutmeg
Recipe
1. Make the gingerbread syrup by combining water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Be sure the pan is not too small or the mixture could easily bubble over.
2. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer syrup, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Remove the syrup from the heat when it's done and slap a lid on it.
3. Make a double shot of espresso (1/2 cup), using an espresso machine. Use the machine to steam 8 ounces of milk, or heat up the milk in themicrowave if your machine does not foam and steam milk.
4. Make your latte by first adding 1/2 cup espresso to a 16-ounce cup. Add 1/4 cup gingerbread syrup, followed by the steamed milk. Stir.
**Note: I read somewhere else from an alleged starbucks barrista that the order the ingredients should be mixed is as follows:
-Syrup
-Espresso
-Steamed milk
5. Top off the drink with a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
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I've been making my own pumpkin spice lattes for over a year and my husband says they're as good as SB. I think SB is a tiny bit better because of the syrup, but this saves big time on the bucks. Mine are also a lot less fattening. Here is my recipe:
8 oz 2% milk
2 oz expresso
1 oz Torani pumpkin spice syrup
I use an Italian stovetop espresso maker, very easy.
Nuke the milk in a glass measuring cup 2 minutes, pour into a tall container (I use an SB metal coffee commuter cup $20.00), froth with a hand held mini whipper, add syrup, then coffee. Voila.
You don't need an expensive espresso maker,this is faster and less cleanup. I use the SB 2oz shot glass. The stovetop espresso maker and whipper can be purchased at Sur La Table or most kitchen shops.
I will try the Da Vinci Gourmet Pumpkin Pie Syrup someone mentioned above. I usually get Torani online at Espresso Parts.com
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But, they are over $3 a pop. Ouch.
So, I found some recipes for making them at home.
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Gingerbread Syrup
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh espresso
8 ounces milk, steamed (with a little foam)
Garnish
whipped cream
ground nutmeg
Recipe
1. Make the gingerbread syrup by combining water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Be sure the pan is not too small or the mixture could easily bubble over.
2. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer syrup, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Remove the syrup from the heat when it's done and slap a lid on it.
3. Make a double shot of espresso (1/2 cup), using an espresso machine. Use the machine to steam 8 ounces of milk, or heat up the milk in themicrowave if your machine does not foam and steam milk.
4. Make your latte by first adding 1/2 cup espresso to a 16-ounce cup. Add 1/4 cup gingerbread syrup, followed by the steamed milk. Stir.
**Note: I read somewhere else from an alleged starbucks barrista that the order the ingredients should be mixed is as follows:
-Syrup
-Espresso
-Steamed milk
5. Top off the drink with a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
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I've been making my own pumpkin spice lattes for over a year and my husband says they're as good as SB. I think SB is a tiny bit better because of the syrup, but this saves big time on the bucks. Mine are also a lot less fattening. Here is my recipe:
8 oz 2% milk
2 oz expresso
1 oz Torani pumpkin spice syrup
I use an Italian stovetop espresso maker, very easy.
Nuke the milk in a glass measuring cup 2 minutes, pour into a tall container (I use an SB metal coffee commuter cup $20.00), froth with a hand held mini whipper, add syrup, then coffee. Voila.
You don't need an expensive espresso maker,this is faster and less cleanup. I use the SB 2oz shot glass. The stovetop espresso maker and whipper can be purchased at Sur La Table or most kitchen shops.
I will try the Da Vinci Gourmet Pumpkin Pie Syrup someone mentioned above. I usually get Torani online at Espresso Parts.com
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Monday, October 23, 2006
Annual trip to pumpkin patch
We tried a new (to us) patch this year. As recommended by my friend Rebekah we went to Craven Farm in Snohomish.
It was a good choice overall. It was pretty busy and we had a hard time finding a wheelbarrow and figuring out where the wagon ride was. The wagon ride was a bit lame - it just went in a big circle. The tractor was pretty cool, though.
I enjoyed seeing all the interesting gourds.
Here are my little pumpkins.
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It was a good choice overall. It was pretty busy and we had a hard time finding a wheelbarrow and figuring out where the wagon ride was. The wagon ride was a bit lame - it just went in a big circle. The tractor was pretty cool, though.
I enjoyed seeing all the interesting gourds.
Here are my little pumpkins.
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Friday, October 20, 2006
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Date night - finally
My DH and I had an overdue date night on the weekend. We left the boys at a friend's place and went to a restaurant near her place. That seemed to work out well. A. didn't want to leave when we came to get them! He was really enjoying playing with our friend's daughter. We let the boys stay up later than usual.
It was great to have some adult conversation and drink an adult beverage. My criteria for date night restaurants is that they can't have any highchairs.Pin It
It was great to have some adult conversation and drink an adult beverage. My criteria for date night restaurants is that they can't have any highchairs.Pin It
Thursday, October 12, 2006
A feast for the eyes
We went to Molbaks this week. I've been searching for lavender to put by our driveway. We're replacing (gradually) some of the plants in the front which we're not crazy about. I want to have lavender right by the front step. I tried my favourite large nursery (Flower World) but they had a surprisingly small selection. Molbaks was somewhere I hadn't visited because I'd been told they were pricey. They were but they did have lavender. Not as much as I had hoped. I guess it isn't the right season.
Anyway, Molbak's is a gorgeous place. Great for letting A run around. Here are some photos.
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Friday, October 06, 2006
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
A non-licensed character costume!
I am so tired of licensed characters. My son loves Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine, Elmo, etc. He even recognized Blues Clues (we saw BC yogurt at Safeway) even though he's seen the show only once (at a neighbour's house). He recognizes Dora, too, and he's never seen a Dora show.
He said he wanted to be Elmo for Halloween and the last day or so he said he wanted to be Tigger - I think because he watched a Pooh movie.
I wasn't looking forward to him being Elmo. Not much imagination there.
I found a chicken costume today at Old Navy and surprise, surprise my son agreed to wear it - including the head part. I know there are a zillion other kids who will also be a chicken thanks to Old Navy but he looks very cute in it and he can act it out more than the famous red character. He suggested his brother be a horse and that I be a cow (ha ha). I said Daddy should dress up like a farmer.
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He said he wanted to be Elmo for Halloween and the last day or so he said he wanted to be Tigger - I think because he watched a Pooh movie.
I wasn't looking forward to him being Elmo. Not much imagination there.
I found a chicken costume today at Old Navy and surprise, surprise my son agreed to wear it - including the head part. I know there are a zillion other kids who will also be a chicken thanks to Old Navy but he looks very cute in it and he can act it out more than the famous red character. He suggested his brother be a horse and that I be a cow (ha ha). I said Daddy should dress up like a farmer.
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Monday, October 02, 2006
Got portraits taken on the weekend. Photo added!
Tried the picture people for A's 3rd birthday (kinda late) photos.
Here is the photo with a disclaimer - I don't have the rights to this photo. It is copyright of the Picture People.Pin It
Friday, September 29, 2006
We'll all have chicken nuggets when she comes....
That's my son's version of "we'll all have chicken and dumplings when she comes" from the song She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain.
He loves to sing right now.Pin It
He loves to sing right now.Pin It
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Tired today
C is at an exhuasting age. He turns 16 months this week. He has SO much energy. He is self-confident (according to a friend of ours). I say he has no fear. He is into everything and I do mean everything. Today he brought in a bucket of sand and dumped it on the kitchen floor. My husband and I joke that he doesn't play with toys that he's more interested in the electrical outlets.
He pulls books off shelves. He turned the computer off 2 or 3 times yesterday. We had to move the wipes up onto a shelf since he used to suck on them.
He had three falls at the playground last Friday. One resulted in his first black eye. (photo to follow). He banged into a slide after he went down it. The worst fall was head first off of a "bouncy bridge." I was on one side but he fell off the other side - he just went backwards. I'm so thankful for wood chip surfaces under playground equipment. If it wasn't for that we would've been at the ER.
It is next to impossible to keep the house tidy.
OK, my whining is over. :) I love my little boy like crazy.Pin It
He pulls books off shelves. He turned the computer off 2 or 3 times yesterday. We had to move the wipes up onto a shelf since he used to suck on them.
He had three falls at the playground last Friday. One resulted in his first black eye. (photo to follow). He banged into a slide after he went down it. The worst fall was head first off of a "bouncy bridge." I was on one side but he fell off the other side - he just went backwards. I'm so thankful for wood chip surfaces under playground equipment. If it wasn't for that we would've been at the ER.
It is next to impossible to keep the house tidy.
OK, my whining is over. :) I love my little boy like crazy.Pin It
Friday, September 15, 2006
Planted bulbs today
The weather was gorgeous this afternoon - a little cool but sunny.
I planted 80 crocus bulbs today - some while C napped and the rest after supper while my husband watched the boys.
It will be great to see them pop up in the late winter.Pin It
I planted 80 crocus bulbs today - some while C napped and the rest after supper while my husband watched the boys.
It will be great to see them pop up in the late winter.Pin It
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Summer's over???
I think summer is officially over. Today was cloudy and misty. Just a few minutes ago I heard it raining, hard. An unfamiliar sound.
We went to the library story time this morning. This afternoon our friend A. came over (not to be confused with my son A).
My son A. had a sad milestone today. We were looking at some used books for sale at the library. I showed him one and he said "that one's boring." Sigh. I think he's too young to say "boring."Pin It
We went to the library story time this morning. This afternoon our friend A. came over (not to be confused with my son A).
My son A. had a sad milestone today. We were looking at some used books for sale at the library. I showed him one and he said "that one's boring." Sigh. I think he's too young to say "boring."Pin It
Monday, September 11, 2006
Beautiful photo
OK, since its Sept. 11th and the 5th anniversary of the attacks, I decided I better post something related.
Yes, I remember hearing the news. I had just woken up and J had already heard the news, sketchy, though. He told me to go find out myself. I imagined worse than what actually happened. I was a scary morning.
I saw this photo today. Patricia Smith is the daughter of a police officer (Moira Smith) who was killed on Sept.11th. She probably doesn't remember much about her mom. She was two when her mom died. How sad.
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Yes, I remember hearing the news. I had just woken up and J had already heard the news, sketchy, though. He told me to go find out myself. I imagined worse than what actually happened. I was a scary morning.
I saw this photo today. Patricia Smith is the daughter of a police officer (Moira Smith) who was killed on Sept.11th. She probably doesn't remember much about her mom. She was two when her mom died. How sad.
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My last read - a light one.
I read this in two days, I think. It was such an easy read. I was on the waiting list for it at the library forever.
Now I want to see the movie but it isn't out on DVD yet. Uggg.Pin It
Saturday, September 09, 2006
We're back from vacation.
This is one of my favourite photos. It was taken at Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula. My son LOVED the beach. We let him get into the mud and he got very dirty. Our other son - hates to get dirty and was afraid of the water. Such different personalities!
Good times. Good to be back home, though.
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Saturday, September 02, 2006
Saying goodbye
Our good friend Linda died on Monday night. We went to visit her hours before she passed. I really wanted to say goodbye. She wasn't speaking at that point but she did respond in some way when I hugged her. She has been our friend since 2000 when we moved here. We were in a parish group with her. I visited her almost every Friday in the last 4 months. I took her to have blood drawn or to the hospital and occasionally we went to the park with my boys.
Her memorial service was yesterday. It was very well attended, especially by her work colleagues. She made a video the week before she passed and I was able to see some of that. It was nice to hear her again. Sniff.
Here's a photo of her. She was 61 when she died so this is an old photo - before I knew her.
I have many fond memories of Linda. I think I'll collect my thoughts and post them later.Pin It
Her memorial service was yesterday. It was very well attended, especially by her work colleagues. She made a video the week before she passed and I was able to see some of that. It was nice to hear her again. Sniff.
Here's a photo of her. She was 61 when she died so this is an old photo - before I knew her.
I have many fond memories of Linda. I think I'll collect my thoughts and post them later.Pin It
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