Or is your mother coming to school riding an Inflatable Ostrich completely mortifying?
You never know about these things.
2014
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Can I Have A Horse?
Remember that Naomi negotiated for a cat? (click here)
Chas tried for a horse.
The horse was a no, but he did secure himself a pack of Bakugan cards in exchange for the bloody thrill for Dad. (To my own dad, It was all I could do to resist saying that "The horse was a nay.")
Then, that night, the Tooth Fairy comes too!
Our kids have got a smokin' good dental plan over here.
Naomi has even begun to gamble on the US/Canadian exchange rate. Last time she was in Utah with a lost tooth, the Fairy delivered 5 Canadian Dollars. We haven't figured that one out yet, but Naomi informed me this morning that she will be banking her next lost tooth to take with her to the US where the going rate is better. Maybe the tooth fairies in the US are unionized.
It's no wonder my kids won't ever do a "pay job," just wait until the next wiggly tooth, and you're set.
Chas tried for a horse.
The horse was a no, but he did secure himself a pack of Bakugan cards in exchange for the bloody thrill for Dad. (To my own dad, It was all I could do to resist saying that "The horse was a nay.")
Then, that night, the Tooth Fairy comes too!
Our kids have got a smokin' good dental plan over here.
Naomi has even begun to gamble on the US/Canadian exchange rate. Last time she was in Utah with a lost tooth, the Fairy delivered 5 Canadian Dollars. We haven't figured that one out yet, but Naomi informed me this morning that she will be banking her next lost tooth to take with her to the US where the going rate is better. Maybe the tooth fairies in the US are unionized.
It's no wonder my kids won't ever do a "pay job," just wait until the next wiggly tooth, and you're set.
Monday, October 26, 2009
How Do I Respond To The Wonderful Comments People Make On My Blog?
Do I make a comment on my own blog?
That seems a little ridiculous. And there's no guarantee that they'll see it.
Do I just read it and smile and feel loved and move on?
No connection at all?
This is what I said was so dangerous about blogging in the first place. You have relationships without actually conversing. Conversations that are two one-way streets.
Well, Mindy's favourite aunt, I know of you from decades ago. Please adopt me, and stalk me, if you'd like. I'm not promising anything... ummm... well... anything too promising, but check it out if you want.
And to friends who somehow found me out, despite my attempts to be a closet blogger, just be gentle and realize that I write under the delusion that no one is actually reading this stuff.
And to my cousins who write me witty and loving comments. I guess a one-way street is better than no road at all. I love you.
(And to my mother, I think it's time to get yourself a Google Account so that you can stop being "Anonymous" when you comment.)
That seems a little ridiculous. And there's no guarantee that they'll see it.
Do I just read it and smile and feel loved and move on?
No connection at all?
This is what I said was so dangerous about blogging in the first place. You have relationships without actually conversing. Conversations that are two one-way streets.
Well, Mindy's favourite aunt, I know of you from decades ago. Please adopt me, and stalk me, if you'd like. I'm not promising anything... ummm... well... anything too promising, but check it out if you want.
And to friends who somehow found me out, despite my attempts to be a closet blogger, just be gentle and realize that I write under the delusion that no one is actually reading this stuff.
And to my cousins who write me witty and loving comments. I guess a one-way street is better than no road at all. I love you.
(And to my mother, I think it's time to get yourself a Google Account so that you can stop being "Anonymous" when you comment.)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
And What Do You Do About The Kid
who is suddenly too sick to go to church
but has shown no sign of illness all morning?
Tell him he's fine and send him anyway?
Trust his own judgement?
Call Daddy and say, on second thought, he can be the one to stay home with the hypochondriac kids (now that a majority of them are here) and I'll go to church, instead?
but has shown no sign of illness all morning?
Tell him he's fine and send him anyway?
Trust his own judgement?
Call Daddy and say, on second thought, he can be the one to stay home with the hypochondriac kids (now that a majority of them are here) and I'll go to church, instead?
Why Do Kids Always Seem To Recover Right After...
...You Tell Them They're Too Sick To Go To Church/School?
And then I find myself in the ridiculous predicament of,
"Well if you're not going to act sick,
you'd better go to school/church, after all."
I'm creating Ferris Buellers.
And then I find myself in the ridiculous predicament of,
"Well if you're not going to act sick,
you'd better go to school/church, after all."
I'm creating Ferris Buellers.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
What's Up With Loot Bags That Cost More...
...Than The Present My Kid Brought?
Remember when
Birthday Party Loot Bags
were a bunch of junk
and a handful of candy
in a brown paper bag?
Remember how
many parties
didn't even have loot bags?
They came home from the parties today with
action figures,
and dinosaur eggs that hatch in water,
lip gloss,
and bubble bath,
ring pops,
and Kinder Surprises,
popcorn buckets,
pin ball games,
sports toys,
barettes,
headbands,
candy,
and more
all in a medium size gift bag.
Not a Loot Bag bag,
a Gift Bag bag.
The Twin Pack
12-Shot
Nerf Gun
Blaster Set
that I found on sale
is not looking as
great as it did
yesterday when we bought
and Dallin said, "Wow!"
and this morning when we wrapped it
and Chas said,
"I wish it were for me."
Could we all scale back on the loot bags, please?
Remember when
Birthday Party Loot Bags
were a bunch of junk
and a handful of candy
in a brown paper bag?
Remember how
many parties
didn't even have loot bags?
They came home from the parties today with
action figures,
and dinosaur eggs that hatch in water,
lip gloss,
and bubble bath,
ring pops,
and Kinder Surprises,
popcorn buckets,
pin ball games,
sports toys,
barettes,
headbands,
candy,
and more
all in a medium size gift bag.
Not a Loot Bag bag,
a Gift Bag bag.
The Twin Pack
12-Shot
Nerf Gun
Blaster Set
that I found on sale
is not looking as
great as it did
yesterday when we bought
and Dallin said, "Wow!"
and this morning when we wrapped it
and Chas said,
"I wish it were for me."
Could we all scale back on the loot bags, please?
How About A Primary Song?
It was a tender moment. Chas and Mark and me.
Mark looked at us with peaceful newborn eyes.
What should we sing him?
How about a primary song?
OK, what Primary Song?
"She Keeps On Talking"
If you aren't familiar with this 1980s winner, click play below.
Mark looked at us with peaceful newborn eyes.
Should we sing him a song, Chas?
Yeah.What should we sing him?
How about a primary song?
OK, what Primary Song?
"She Keeps On Talking"
If you aren't familiar with this 1980s winner, click play below.
And Question #195--How come you can't post just a song to a blog? Why does it have to be a video?
Friday, October 23, 2009
Don't I KNOW Anything?
I knew when I began this blog that I had more questions than answers, but I had no idea the discrepancy would be so dramatic.
The tally at the top has been unnerving me for weeks now.
So, I've been wracking my brain to find Answers. I'm coming up very short.
I don't know what color to paint my living room.
I don't know how many kids to have.
I don't know what to pack for lunch that anyone will eat.
I don't know how to both simplify and magnify my church callings.
I don't know what I want to be when I grow up.
I don't know where I put my keys.
But, there are a few things I do know. There aren't many, I've realized, but they're the big ones. The answers that really matter, I have. I have them and I know I have them.
Here's One. Answer #10--I Know That God is the Father of My Spirit and the Creator of My Body and that it is my potential to be like Him.
and Answer #11--I Know What Matters Most in Life. I don't do it a lot of the time. That's the problem, of course. But I know what it is.
and Answer #12--I Know That Heavenly Father Speaks To His Children. He speaks to prophets. He spoke to Joseph Smith. My life is happy because of the truths He teaches.
Q + A = Me,
Something like
Q + KA = Me, where K = ∞.
The tally at the top has been unnerving me for weeks now.
So, I've been wracking my brain to find Answers. I'm coming up very short.
I don't know what color to paint my living room.
I don't know how many kids to have.
I don't know what to pack for lunch that anyone will eat.
I don't know how to both simplify and magnify my church callings.
I don't know what I want to be when I grow up.
I don't know where I put my keys.
But, there are a few things I do know. There aren't many, I've realized, but they're the big ones. The answers that really matter, I have. I have them and I know I have them.
Here's One. Answer #10--I Know That God is the Father of My Spirit and the Creator of My Body and that it is my potential to be like Him.
and Answer #11--I Know What Matters Most in Life. I don't do it a lot of the time. That's the problem, of course. But I know what it is.
and Answer #12--I Know That Heavenly Father Speaks To His Children. He speaks to prophets. He spoke to Joseph Smith. My life is happy because of the truths He teaches.
The disparity between Questions (193) and Answers (12) is still ridiculous, but if this were a weighted formula, I think I would be coming out ahead.
Instead ofQ + A = Me,
Something like
Q + KA = Me, where K = ∞.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Is Blogging a Complete Waste of Time?
Or is it journalling, scrapbooking, and keeping in touch with family all rolled into one?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
When Am I Going To Learn
to book plane tickets as soon as I find the good deal?
Darn!
Darn!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Can a Two Month Old Be Bored?
Sometimes he'snot hungry.
Not tired.
Not stinky.
And still he cries!
The nerve!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
What Are We Going To Do With All Of This?
Ummm...
Wash
Cut
Juice
Boil
Strain
and
Watch a Lame Teeny-Bopper Girl Movie until Midnight.
Welcome to Date Night!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Don't We Have Enough To Do Making Thanksgiving Dinner?
Apparently not.Because we had to
buy a juicer,
harvest 40 pounds of grapes
and start a new project
an hour before the turkey was done.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Can You Move In?
Everyday I notice something else.
You hemmed her pants. She wore them today.
You vacuumed the car. It wasn't due for the annual vacuum for another two months.
You had the van's lug nuts tightened.
You returned the overdue DVD to the library and saved us $1/day for five days.
You caught up all the laundry.
You stocked the fridge.
You must have mopped the floor because it never stays that clean with The Big Dig going on in the backyard.
You washed the living room rug that had never been washed and was also showing signs of The Big Dig.
You cheered on the 12th place cross-country runner. In the rain, I heard yesterday.
You went to speech therapy and soccer and the grocery store. All with three kids in tow. These are feats I don't even take on with all of them if I can help it.
You left a crockpot full of dinner for us to come home to.
You hemmed her pants. She wore them today.
You vacuumed the car. It wasn't due for the annual vacuum for another two months.
You had the van's lug nuts tightened.
You returned the overdue DVD to the library and saved us $1/day for five days.
You caught up all the laundry.
You stocked the fridge.
You must have mopped the floor because it never stays that clean with The Big Dig going on in the backyard.
You washed the living room rug that had never been washed and was also showing signs of The Big Dig.
You cheered on the 12th place cross-country runner. In the rain, I heard yesterday.
You went to speech therapy and soccer and the grocery store. All with three kids in tow. These are feats I don't even take on with all of them if I can help it.
You left a crockpot full of dinner for us to come home to.
You even separated the odd socks by size and color into neatly rubberbanded piles!
I don't need a nanny, I've decided.
I need a Nana!
Friday, October 9, 2009
It's All Hormones, Right?
Just when I think
that I am not postpartum anymore,
I cry at the 4th Grade Cross-Country meet.
(And am glad that I am wearing sunglasses.)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
When...
When is our next two-hour walk filled with rich conversation?
When do I get to see the 211 pictures you took?
When do we get to see the Red Sox win? or at least score a run?
When will we finish sorting out how to be cheerleaders to the people we love?
When will we debate private schools vs. public schools?
When do we get to finish the other topics on the list on the fridge?
When is the Settlers of Catan rematch?
When do I get to taste the pumpkin butter?
When will I get to hug Caroline goodbye?
When are you coming to visit us?
When do I get to see the 211 pictures you took?
When do we get to see the Red Sox win? or at least score a run?
When will we finish sorting out how to be cheerleaders to the people we love?
When will we debate private schools vs. public schools?
When do we get to finish the other topics on the list on the fridge?
When is the Settlers of Catan rematch?
When do I get to taste the pumpkin butter?
When will I get to hug Caroline goodbye?
When are you coming to visit us?
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
What's the Recipe for a Perfect Vacation?
3 tsp Gorgeous Weather
5 Tbl Sleeping In
1 tsp Baby Sleeping Through the Night
3 Tbl Long Walks
1 cup Reading
1 cup Yummy Food
1/4 cup Nostalgia
1 Sports Event
1 Souvenir
pinch of Shopping
2 tsp Service
1 tsp Nature
2 1/2 cups Time Alone
3 cups Spiritual Food
4 cups Long Lost Friends
11 cups Favourite Cousin
Just like my baking and stir-fries, I create it without much attention to the ingredients and amounts, THEN realize it is fabulous, and try to record it so I can recreate it. It never works very well, but I'm going to keep trying.
5 Tbl Sleeping In
1 tsp Baby Sleeping Through the Night
3 Tbl Long Walks
1 cup Reading
1 cup Yummy Food
1/4 cup Nostalgia
1 Sports Event
1 Souvenir
pinch of Shopping
2 tsp Service
1 tsp Nature
2 1/2 cups Time Alone
3 cups Spiritual Food
4 cups Long Lost Friends
11 cups Favourite Cousin
Just like my baking and stir-fries, I create it without much attention to the ingredients and amounts, THEN realize it is fabulous, and try to record it so I can recreate it. It never works very well, but I'm going to keep trying.
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