Last night after Tball and dinner, we sat the kids down and told them our expectations for a wonderful, relaxing Saturday morning. These were our demands:
--no one wakes up during the middle of the night.
--no one wakes up BEFORE 9:00.
--no one wakes up grumpy.
--no one wakes up ready to fight with sister or brother.
--no one wakes up hungry or thirsty.
We thought these were reasonable demands. Afterall, they usually come into our room with THEIR demands in hand...hungry, thirsty, watch TV, fight with each other, jump on parent's bed till they have no choice but to get up, etc.
It was high time Skip and I got what WE wanted...peace and quiet, time to wake up without having to solve the world's problems of Pop Tart shortage, etc. They can give us ONE morning of peace. Can't they?
All of our demands were met and a full night sleep ensued and we slept until 9:05.
GLORIOUS Saturday!
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Mixing Business with Pleasure
Oh, I shouldn't post this...but I'm gonna. Mom, cover your eyes!
Today as I was cooking dinner, I called Skip just to let him know I was thinking of him (in the manner of which he likes to be thought of by me).
I was chopping chicken and broccoli with my Pampered Chef Food Chopper. If you have one of these fantastic tools, then you know how much fun they are. CHOP, CHOP, CHOP. Anyway, below is our phone call...
Ring, Ring.
Skip in official-business-what-do-you-need voice: "Hello."
Me in my bedroom voice (read this in yours, I know you have one): "Hi..."
Him: "What are you doing?"
Me: " Just thinking of you..."
CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP
Him: "Really. What are you thinking?"
Me: "Oh, you know..."
CHOP, CHOP, CHOP
Him: "Are you thinking about seducing me or killing me?"
Me: "Huh?"
CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP
Moral of this story...don't mix food chopping with sexy phone calls. Not a turn on.
Today as I was cooking dinner, I called Skip just to let him know I was thinking of him (in the manner of which he likes to be thought of by me).
I was chopping chicken and broccoli with my Pampered Chef Food Chopper. If you have one of these fantastic tools, then you know how much fun they are. CHOP, CHOP, CHOP. Anyway, below is our phone call...
Ring, Ring.
Skip in official-business-what-do-you-need voice: "Hello."
Me in my bedroom voice (read this in yours, I know you have one): "Hi..."
Him: "What are you doing?"
Me: " Just thinking of you..."
CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP
Him: "Really. What are you thinking?"
Me: "Oh, you know..."
CHOP, CHOP, CHOP
Him: "Are you thinking about seducing me or killing me?"
Me: "Huh?"
CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP, CHOP
Moral of this story...don't mix food chopping with sexy phone calls. Not a turn on.
Thursday 13
13 Words To Tell A Story:
Neighbor's cat came into our backyard to potty in the playground. How convenient.
Neighbor's cat came into our backyard to potty in the playground. How convenient.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
My Life is Random
Alana tagged me to share 8 random facts about myself. Things that I have rarely shared with others. Eight of my deepest, darkest secrets. Well, maybe that is a bit dramatic. Here goes nothing...
1. Until the age of 3, I had no hair...NONE. Now, I have plenty to share. It finally came in blonde and curly...like someone I know who shall be named Loulabelle. Somewhere in the elementary grades it started to turn a lovely shade of mousy brown. Now in my early thirties it is starting to turn an even lovelier shade of ash gray.
2. Pumpkin pie makes my skin crawl. *shudder* I think it is a texture problem not a taste problem.
3. I wanted to marry Jon Bon Jovi. I used to pretend that I was a guest on Johnny Carson giving an interview about my husband JBJ. I had a plastic diamond ring that I wore during the "interview" and flashed it often as I told about our fantastic life together. The crowd would always go crazy when I would talk about JBJ and our kids. (I know you are wondering...I was a geek.)
4. I wet my pants in 5th grade...in the classroom...10 feet away from the bathroom...on my birthday.
5. I can remember Rhonda's phone number...my oldest friend from 7th grade. (***-2642) Many memories of talking on the phone and watching MTV or SNL during our early teen years.
She and I also tried to order apple juice at a Cory Hart concert...Rhonda, I hope you are smiling if you are reading this.
6. I am not afraid of spiders...but walking sticks are pure torture.
7. Nancy Drew was my constant companion from 4th-7th grade. I soaked her up and loved all of her adventures. I haven't decided whether to see the movie or whether it will ruin the Nancy Drew in my head. I am afraid they have made her too quirky. She is not quirky in my head.
8. Oprah is such a follower. For as long as I can remember I have loved the color of spring green. New grass green. The first green that follows the dull of winter. Well, Oprah stole my thunder and announced that it was HER favorite color and had Crayola name it after her. I just don't have the platform that she does to make such proclamations, but I liked it first. I know I did!
1. Until the age of 3, I had no hair...NONE. Now, I have plenty to share. It finally came in blonde and curly...like someone I know who shall be named Loulabelle. Somewhere in the elementary grades it started to turn a lovely shade of mousy brown. Now in my early thirties it is starting to turn an even lovelier shade of ash gray.
2. Pumpkin pie makes my skin crawl. *shudder* I think it is a texture problem not a taste problem.
3. I wanted to marry Jon Bon Jovi. I used to pretend that I was a guest on Johnny Carson giving an interview about my husband JBJ. I had a plastic diamond ring that I wore during the "interview" and flashed it often as I told about our fantastic life together. The crowd would always go crazy when I would talk about JBJ and our kids. (I know you are wondering...I was a geek.)
4. I wet my pants in 5th grade...in the classroom...10 feet away from the bathroom...on my birthday.
5. I can remember Rhonda's phone number...my oldest friend from 7th grade. (***-2642) Many memories of talking on the phone and watching MTV or SNL during our early teen years.
She and I also tried to order apple juice at a Cory Hart concert...Rhonda, I hope you are smiling if you are reading this.
6. I am not afraid of spiders...but walking sticks are pure torture.
7. Nancy Drew was my constant companion from 4th-7th grade. I soaked her up and loved all of her adventures. I haven't decided whether to see the movie or whether it will ruin the Nancy Drew in my head. I am afraid they have made her too quirky. She is not quirky in my head.
8. Oprah is such a follower. For as long as I can remember I have loved the color of spring green. New grass green. The first green that follows the dull of winter. Well, Oprah stole my thunder and announced that it was HER favorite color and had Crayola name it after her. I just don't have the platform that she does to make such proclamations, but I liked it first. I know I did!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
iPod Shuffle
Well, mine is not technically an iPod...but a super-cool MP3 Player. Michelle found this fun meme, so it looks like fun to play. I am a big fan of fun, so here goes...
Disclaimer: As I was going through my selection, I can only say two things...Tod you have some wicked tunes that made this hilarious! I guess this is payback since I don't actually know how to load my own music! And, Michelle. I am so sorry about my wise crack about George Michael. I have no room to talk since mine currently has La Bamba and Ghostbusters stored on it...and that is just WRONG.
Instructions:
Put your iPod on shuffle.
Press forward for each question.
Use the song title to answer the question even if it doesn't make sense. NO CHEATING!
How do you feel today? Get the Party Started by Superstar Kidz
What is your outlook on life? Raise a Voice by Matt Redman
What does your family think of you? Does Anybody Hear Her? by Casting Crowns
What do your friends think of you? La Bamba by Los Lobos (thanks, Tod!)
What do your exes think of you? Draw Me Close To You by Kutless
How is your love life? Surfin' USA by The Beach Boys
What does your love life look like in the future? We Got the Beat by the Go-Gos
Are you good at school? Unbelieveable by The Swift
Will you be successful? Breathing the Breath by Matt Redman
What song will they sing at your birthday? Ghostbusters by Ray Parkers, Jr.
What song will they sing at your graduation? Lead Us Up the Mountain by Matt Redman
The soundtrack of your life? Show Me Your Glory by Third Day
You and your friends are? If I Have Not Love by Matt Redman
Happy Times? I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me
Sad Times? Now That You've Found Me by The Swift
For Today? ABC by the Jackson 5
For Tomorrow? Big Star by Kenney Chesney
For you: Man! I Feel Like a Woman by Shania Twain
What does next year have in store for me? Footloose by Kenny Loggins
What do I say when life gets too hard? Alive in Love by The Swift
What do you want as your career? Car Wash by Christina Aguilera
Your favorite saying? Let My Words be Few by Matt Redman
How will I die? Only Want To Be With You by Hootie and the Blow Fish
If you own an iPod or MP3, tag, you're it. Be prepared to laugh at yourself!
RIGHT
Why is it that the negatives are always the first thing people (or maybe just me) talk about? After a frustrating morning filled with WRONGS...I was convicted to start thinking about all the RIGHTS in my life. How awesome it is to know that so many things are good. So many things are RIGHT in my life that I have no reason to ever complain about my WRONGS. Here are just a few that I experienced today.
I have an incredible extended family...one without any major drama and spending time with them is actually fun.
I have a healthy, loving husband who puts up with me and MY drama.
I have two kids who are really cool and full of mischief, but who also know how to forgive and forget.
I have a roof over my head and full pantry of food.
I have friends that love me, cry with me, laugh with me, encourage me, support me, help me, trust me, like me, etc. I don't deserve all the love.
I have a Savior who is always available, always ready, always loving, always forgiving, always rescuing.
Today ended up being very, very RIGHT.
I have an incredible extended family...one without any major drama and spending time with them is actually fun.
I have a healthy, loving husband who puts up with me and MY drama.
I have two kids who are really cool and full of mischief, but who also know how to forgive and forget.
I have a roof over my head and full pantry of food.
I have friends that love me, cry with me, laugh with me, encourage me, support me, help me, trust me, like me, etc. I don't deserve all the love.
I have a Savior who is always available, always ready, always loving, always forgiving, always rescuing.
Today ended up being very, very RIGHT.
WRONG
Today was a glorious day until the kids woke up. Then everything became WRONG!
The lighting in Z's room was WRONG for his Star Wars game.
The clothes I picked out for both kids was WRONG.
The kelly green shorts and hunter green shirt Z wanted to wear was WRONG on so many levels.
The brand new washer is not working--that's aggravatingly WRONG.
The spoons for cereal were WRONG.
The sippy cups with chocolate milk were WRONG.
I am an hour late for my Grannie's surgery and it is very WRONG to be late for someone's surgery.
The good news is that I have dinner in the crock pot, but I have a feeling that will be WRONG because of the peppers. Too soon to tell on that...
I need the Lord today. He is the only One that can turn these WRONGS into right. I am really fighting the temptation to be crabby. That attitude still has victory, but I have hope that Jesus will save the day! If you all think about it, please pray for my sweet Grannie. She has a long road ahead plus she is primary caregiver for my elderly Gramps. What a hard job, one that I don't completely understand.
Thanks, friends!
The lighting in Z's room was WRONG for his Star Wars game.
The clothes I picked out for both kids was WRONG.
The kelly green shorts and hunter green shirt Z wanted to wear was WRONG on so many levels.
The brand new washer is not working--that's aggravatingly WRONG.
The spoons for cereal were WRONG.
The sippy cups with chocolate milk were WRONG.
I am an hour late for my Grannie's surgery and it is very WRONG to be late for someone's surgery.
The good news is that I have dinner in the crock pot, but I have a feeling that will be WRONG because of the peppers. Too soon to tell on that...
I need the Lord today. He is the only One that can turn these WRONGS into right. I am really fighting the temptation to be crabby. That attitude still has victory, but I have hope that Jesus will save the day! If you all think about it, please pray for my sweet Grannie. She has a long road ahead plus she is primary caregiver for my elderly Gramps. What a hard job, one that I don't completely understand.
Thanks, friends!
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