In the car yesterday, Brandon mentioned something about a dinosaur and I spontaneously gave my best dino roar to amuse Braylon in the back seat. Braylon said, "What was that?" Brandon said, "Yeah, it sounded like a bird." Braylon then casually said, "It sounded like a tummy ache."
Even I couldn't help but to laugh at that!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Prayers
Prayer time always makes me reverently giggle at my house. I know God must have a great sense of humor and I can't help but to think his ears are tickled at times, too.
Blaine knew I was off to Wal-Mart and Toys R Us the other night for his birthday presents. Brandon prayed first with him, then when it was his turn he said this: "Thank you God for my Mommy, who is at Wal-Mart right now. And thank you God for Wal-Mart. In Jesus name, Amen."
Blaine knew I was off to Wal-Mart and Toys R Us the other night for his birthday presents. Brandon prayed first with him, then when it was his turn he said this: "Thank you God for my Mommy, who is at Wal-Mart right now. And thank you God for Wal-Mart. In Jesus name, Amen."
Off the Wagon
Brandon and I are officially off the Weight Watchers wagon. He lost a total of 18 lbs and I lost about 3 lbs at last weigh in. With all the craziness of the first week of school, it wasn't very practical for us to count our points as religiously as we had been. SOOOOO, I'm sure after we weigh in tomorrow it will motivate us to get back on the band wagon! Haha... But it such a good program for anyone out there who wants to shed a few lbs and can 'stomach' the self discipline it takes.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Crazy August
This month has really turned out to be a blur in our house. The days are blazing by like never before. Busy, but good...
Braylon started kindergarten yesterday at his new school. His Aunt Amy asked him tonight if he liked his new school. He replied, "No. I don't like it. I LOOOOOOOOOOVE it!" He has seemed to really adjust well - Better than I expected and even hoped for.
Today Blaine started preschool. I called mid-day and the director assured me he was doing well. By the time I picked him up, though, he told me he had a good day, but that he had a headache. I assumed it was just a long first day for him. By the time I got him home, Brandon felt him and sure enough he was running 101 fever. My boys don't run fevers for just any reason - Soooo.... Tomorrow will be doctor day. But it seems like he had a good day nonetheless.
Brandon also started the semester yesterday. He notes that he is not overly anxious, but that he is not looking forward to 4 months of hard core studying, either. Three more long semesters, I tell him. Just three more - The rest of his school will be clinicals and doctoral work.
That's about our life right now. Busy, but good. Did I mention busy?
Braylon started kindergarten yesterday at his new school. His Aunt Amy asked him tonight if he liked his new school. He replied, "No. I don't like it. I LOOOOOOOOOOVE it!" He has seemed to really adjust well - Better than I expected and even hoped for.
Today Blaine started preschool. I called mid-day and the director assured me he was doing well. By the time I picked him up, though, he told me he had a good day, but that he had a headache. I assumed it was just a long first day for him. By the time I got him home, Brandon felt him and sure enough he was running 101 fever. My boys don't run fevers for just any reason - Soooo.... Tomorrow will be doctor day. But it seems like he had a good day nonetheless.
Brandon also started the semester yesterday. He notes that he is not overly anxious, but that he is not looking forward to 4 months of hard core studying, either. Three more long semesters, I tell him. Just three more - The rest of his school will be clinicals and doctoral work.
That's about our life right now. Busy, but good. Did I mention busy?
Friday, August 22, 2008
Not So Fast...
On Wednesday I wrote that I was excited that the boys will be starting at the same school. Well, that is no longer the case. So much has happened since I last 'penned.'
On Wednesday night we got a call from the math/science magnet school letting us know they had a spot open for Braylon if he wanted it. Of course we jumped on the opportunity.
Thursday was spent confirming the spot, declining our spot in private kindergarten, enrolling into public school, meeting the teacher, touring the school, buying uniforms and supplies, etc. We didn't get home until after the boy's bedtime!!
This is a busy time, but a good time for us. I guess one stop in the a.m. just isn't in the plans for us this year, but it's not the end of the world by any means.
On Wednesday night we got a call from the math/science magnet school letting us know they had a spot open for Braylon if he wanted it. Of course we jumped on the opportunity.
Thursday was spent confirming the spot, declining our spot in private kindergarten, enrolling into public school, meeting the teacher, touring the school, buying uniforms and supplies, etc. We didn't get home until after the boy's bedtime!!
This is a busy time, but a good time for us. I guess one stop in the a.m. just isn't in the plans for us this year, but it's not the end of the world by any means.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
WW Update
Brandon lost 9.5 lbs last week! That makes about 14 lbs lost so far! I've lost 1 lb - Does that count? I probably have about 5 lbs total I could shed, but then I'm sure not to have ANY curves left. Better keep what I have - HAHA...
The Countdown
I have fallen off in August with my blogging. Do forgive. We have taken two little trips and have experienced a busy VBS at our church. Things are now winding down and the boys have started 'The Countdown.' You parents know what I'm talkin' bout - How many days before the start of school? Except at our house (at least this year!), it's an excited countdown where they are both thrilled at the thought of starting school. This year Braylon will attend private kindergarten and Blaine will start preschool at the same school. Ahhh...One drop off in the morning coming right up!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Vacation Report
Ok, the reason I fell off the face of the earth for the past week is because my little family joined another little family and went camping for 3 days last week. Let me recap some highlights here:
1) We canoed on a part of the Llano River that hasn't seen enough rainfall this year. It was low... Very low in some parts. One place we had to 'scoot' our canoe doing a funny looking dance move to get over an object that had fallen in the bottom of the river. Another long stretch we had to get out and walk our canoe through the trickle of water over the rocks. Brandon only yelled moderately loud when my first attempt at steering proved unfruitful (he was in the front getting knocked into the river bank). Despite the lack of water and steering ability, we giggled the whole way down and back up the river. Fun times!
2) We were planning a hiking adventure that most of everyone got to participate in. A few of us stayed behind to deal with a sick little girl, but those who went hiking said it was a fun walk in the mostly shaded woods.
3) We inner tubed down the Llano River. It was about a 1.5 hour ride down the current. This leg of the river had plenty of water, seemed like. There were some light rapids that made the adventure that much more entertaining. When we got out and started the walk to the vehicles, we realized that the van key had fallen out of Brandon's velcroed pocket into goodness knows where in the river. After a good while trying to figure out what to do about the situation, we got it taken care of and still managed to have a good rest of the trip.
4) One night we built a campfire and made S'mores. Always a highlight for me personally (and surprisingly not that many WW points!).
5) One late night all the adults put the kids to bed, then hung out on the front porch of the cabin and just visited with each other until the wee hours of the morning. Those sweet moments of fellowship can't be replaced by any planned activity. Loved the bonding...
That about sums up our little camping trip. We had a great time despite some 'challenges.'
1) We canoed on a part of the Llano River that hasn't seen enough rainfall this year. It was low... Very low in some parts. One place we had to 'scoot' our canoe doing a funny looking dance move to get over an object that had fallen in the bottom of the river. Another long stretch we had to get out and walk our canoe through the trickle of water over the rocks. Brandon only yelled moderately loud when my first attempt at steering proved unfruitful (he was in the front getting knocked into the river bank). Despite the lack of water and steering ability, we giggled the whole way down and back up the river. Fun times!
2) We were planning a hiking adventure that most of everyone got to participate in. A few of us stayed behind to deal with a sick little girl, but those who went hiking said it was a fun walk in the mostly shaded woods.
3) We inner tubed down the Llano River. It was about a 1.5 hour ride down the current. This leg of the river had plenty of water, seemed like. There were some light rapids that made the adventure that much more entertaining. When we got out and started the walk to the vehicles, we realized that the van key had fallen out of Brandon's velcroed pocket into goodness knows where in the river. After a good while trying to figure out what to do about the situation, we got it taken care of and still managed to have a good rest of the trip.
4) One night we built a campfire and made S'mores. Always a highlight for me personally (and surprisingly not that many WW points!).
5) One late night all the adults put the kids to bed, then hung out on the front porch of the cabin and just visited with each other until the wee hours of the morning. Those sweet moments of fellowship can't be replaced by any planned activity. Loved the bonding...
That about sums up our little camping trip. We had a great time despite some 'challenges.'
Diet Update
Brandon lost 5 lbs last week, his first week on the Weight Watchers Flex Plan. Woohoo!!! I didn't lose anything except the freedom to eat some things I know I shouldn't!!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Weight Watching
Brandon and I have started the Weight Watchers Flex Plan diet this week. I figure even if I don't need to shed pounds, I do need to eat healthier and support Brandon in the process. Well, sure enough, wouldn't you know it, my 'flex' plan is much more restrictive that Brandon's. He can have 11 more points a day than I can. 11 points! That's an entire meal more! I'm feeling very discriminated against here, people! Needless to say, I have not exactly stayed within my daily limits the last 2 days. This won't be as easy as I thought. On the very bright side, Brandon is doing very well and has points leftover. And don't think he isn't letting me hear all about it. HAHA!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Cute Sayings
Blaine is at that age where just about everything that comes out of his mouth is pretty darn funny. Perhaps it's just our warped sense of humor... Don't know. But here's a cute moment ~
After leaving a Rockhounds baseball game last night, I told Blaine to hold my finger in the parking lot. He's 'too big' to hold hands, so we have to sometimes get creative in keeping close reign over him. He bought into the holding of my finger at first, but then he wanted to break off. I told him that if he didn't keep holding onto my finger, it would fall off. After several rounds of this back and forth, he finally in his sweet little voice said, "Momma, your finger won't fall off, but your brain will fall out."
It was all I could do not to have a deep belly roll right there in the parking lot. The nerve! HAHAHA
After leaving a Rockhounds baseball game last night, I told Blaine to hold my finger in the parking lot. He's 'too big' to hold hands, so we have to sometimes get creative in keeping close reign over him. He bought into the holding of my finger at first, but then he wanted to break off. I told him that if he didn't keep holding onto my finger, it would fall off. After several rounds of this back and forth, he finally in his sweet little voice said, "Momma, your finger won't fall off, but your brain will fall out."
It was all I could do not to have a deep belly roll right there in the parking lot. The nerve! HAHAHA
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Ratings
Ok I'm going to vent a frustration here. Has anyone else noticed how Rated PG13 and even R (and even X!!) our internet has become? I'm talking basic searches here, people! Am I in the minority who wants to pick up my laptop, search for a topic of interest, and feel secure that I will only see G and PG rated material? I can't believe that I am.
This a.m. I realized that I think my laptop has taken in some kind of virus from using EBAY. EBAY? The 'safe' family marketplace that I so love? Brandon did a trace and it appears to be so. (Say it ain't so!!!) Guess I'll be having to censor even that... GRRRRRRRRRRRRR.... I miss the days when you could turn on the tv and not have your socks shocked off and the scariest thing on basic cable was the Incredible Hulk.
This a.m. I realized that I think my laptop has taken in some kind of virus from using EBAY. EBAY? The 'safe' family marketplace that I so love? Brandon did a trace and it appears to be so. (Say it ain't so!!!) Guess I'll be having to censor even that... GRRRRRRRRRRRRR.... I miss the days when you could turn on the tv and not have your socks shocked off and the scariest thing on basic cable was the Incredible Hulk.
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