During prayer time with Daddy, Blaine offered up his 'A game' prayer. Went a little something like this:
"Dear God, Thank you for Mommy. Amen."
Sometimes there just aren't any other words to say. Haha...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
SIKE!
You Know You
Grew Up In the 80's IF:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton.
3. You know that 'WOAH' comes from Joey on Blossom.
4. If you ever watched 'Fraggle Rock'.
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side. (And remember Units brand???)
9. You played the game 'MASH'(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House).
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
11. You know the profound meaning of 'WAX ON , WAX OFF'
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (Some of us...head-to-toe)
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off, his cheeks shifted and his nationality became questionable.
15. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
16. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pail Kids in the schoolyard.
17. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
18. You still get the urge to say 'NOT' after every sentence.
19. You thought your childhood friends would never leave
because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
21. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
22. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying 'I know you are, but what am I?'
23. You remember 'I've fallen and I can't get up'
24. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
25. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
26. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
27. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
28. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
29. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
30. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool... and don't even flinch when people refer to them as 'NKOTB'
31. You knew all the characters names and
their life stories on 'Saved By The Bell,' The ORIGINAL class.
32. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
33. You just sang those words to yourself.
34. You still sing 'We are the World'.
35. You tight rolled or french cuffed your jeans. And still debate on which is the right term!
36. You owned a bannana clip.
37. You remember 'Where's the Beef?'
38. You used to (and probably still do) say 'What you talkin' 'bout Willis?'
39. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!
Grew Up In the 80's IF:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton.
3. You know that 'WOAH' comes from Joey on Blossom.
4. If you ever watched 'Fraggle Rock'.
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side. (And remember Units brand???)
9. You played the game 'MASH'(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House).
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
11. You know the profound meaning of 'WAX ON , WAX OFF'
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (Some of us...head-to-toe)
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off, his cheeks shifted and his nationality became questionable.
15. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
16. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pail Kids in the schoolyard.
17. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
18. You still get the urge to say 'NOT' after every sentence.
19. You thought your childhood friends would never leave
because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
21. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
22. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying 'I know you are, but what am I?'
23. You remember 'I've fallen and I can't get up'
24. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
25. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
26. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
27. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
28. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
29. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
30. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool... and don't even flinch when people refer to them as 'NKOTB'
31. You knew all the characters names and
their life stories on 'Saved By The Bell,' The ORIGINAL class.
32. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
33. You just sang those words to yourself.
34. You still sing 'We are the World'.
35. You tight rolled or french cuffed your jeans. And still debate on which is the right term!
36. You owned a bannana clip.
37. You remember 'Where's the Beef?'
38. You used to (and probably still do) say 'What you talkin' 'bout Willis?'
39. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Wizard of Oz
One of my favorite movies of all times remains "The Wizard of Oz." As an adult I look at the outdated special effects and props, but I still vividly remember the magic I felt the first time I watched it and then repeatedly as a child. My favorite part was (and remains) when Dorothy lands in Oz and discovers she's not in Kansas anymore.
Today I was able to introduce that 'magic' to Braylon. I was worried he's too young, but I'll tell you what - The movie held his attention the entire time and he didn't fidget at all during the picture. He was engrossed.
Guess what it says that the beginning of the movie rings true the same in 2008 as it did in 1939 - To the young at heart this film is dedicated. Glad I'm still 'young at heart'.
Today I was able to introduce that 'magic' to Braylon. I was worried he's too young, but I'll tell you what - The movie held his attention the entire time and he didn't fidget at all during the picture. He was engrossed.
Guess what it says that the beginning of the movie rings true the same in 2008 as it did in 1939 - To the young at heart this film is dedicated. Glad I'm still 'young at heart'.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Tooth Fairy Report
To date the boys have lost 4 teeth in between them - 3 of which have been top, front teeth. Blaine, as you remember, lost his top two teeth after getting an infection due to a mouth injury on Easter. The dentist took them. We have decided not to replace his teeth for now. Not really for cost reasons (it's not that expensive, really), but because we all think he's insanely cute without front teeth. The dentist says it won't hurt anything to leave it the way it is....
About a month ago Braylon lost his first tooth - a bottom front. Last night he lost tooth #2 - top front. Tooth #3 is very loose as well - another bottom front. Pretty soon he'll just be chewing on his back teeth cause he won't have any more in the front. These are definitely the awkward dental years...
About a month ago Braylon lost his first tooth - a bottom front. Last night he lost tooth #2 - top front. Tooth #3 is very loose as well - another bottom front. Pretty soon he'll just be chewing on his back teeth cause he won't have any more in the front. These are definitely the awkward dental years...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tardy
Yes, it's really been a week since I last blogged. In my defense I was out 3 of those days at a leadership conference in Dallas. It was an awesome experience and I'm so thankful I was able to attend. For anyone interested, google Francis Chen or Erwin McManus for a sample of what I got to experience for 3 days. Pretty sweet.
Oops
This evening Blaine and I were sitting together in the living room when I noticed the front of his pants were wet. Blaine has been well potty-trained for over a year, so this was kind of unusual. I looked at him with a frown and said, "Blaine, what happened?" Blaine looked down at his pants and, after a pregnant pause, verbatum said, "I didn't quite make it to the potty."
Well...I guess that's the understatement of the week!
Well...I guess that's the understatement of the week!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Day Off?
Today is Veteran's Day. A day set aside to remember all the veterans past and present and all they do to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. I'm very grateful for those who serve.
I'm also grateful to have had a 'day off.' I italicize those words because I have now for almost 5 hours straight been cleaning my utterly neglected and dirty house. I am just sitting down now to rest. Ahhhh... One of the few days that the kids still have school but I don't have work. Even though I haven't done much of worth outside my house, it has been a great day. Sometimes it's good for the soul to just work with your hands in solitude...
I'm also grateful to have had a 'day off.' I italicize those words because I have now for almost 5 hours straight been cleaning my utterly neglected and dirty house. I am just sitting down now to rest. Ahhhh... One of the few days that the kids still have school but I don't have work. Even though I haven't done much of worth outside my house, it has been a great day. Sometimes it's good for the soul to just work with your hands in solitude...
Monday, November 10, 2008
Long Day
Today on the way to school I was reminding Braylon to be good at school today after a couple of 'touch and go' behavioral days last week. I told him, "I expect you to be good, Braylon, all day." Braylon just sweetly said, "But Mom...The day is sooo long!"
Nobody said he didn't have great reasoning.
Nobody said he didn't have great reasoning.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Hmmmm
This morning before church I caught Blaine on the sofa with a pair of scissors. With an irritated tone in my voice I said, "Blaine, who gave you those scissors?" Without missing a beat, Blaine looked up and said, "God." I guess he was gearing up those Sunday School answers...
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Busy Weekend
Last night Brandon treated the boys to a little neighborhood circus that Braylon had earned 3 free tickets for. It was across the street from Braylon's school, which is located in the 'flats' aka, the neighborhood known for poverty, crime and drugs. During the daytime, the thug-type people stay in hiding. I had reserves about letting them go after dark, but I figured the crowds at the circus may deter any of the usual dealings in the area. Anyway....the boys (all 3) had a blast and Brandon was pleasantly surprised that it was one of the best circuses he has attended, full with elephants and tigers.
While they were having fun and games across town, I was preparing all the last minute details for the garage sale that we did this a.m. Dave says sell! Our Financial Peace University class decided to do a garage sale, so about 6 families got together at the instructor's house to sell our 'treasures.' All 6 made around $100 or more, so the day was pretty well worth it. I tell you, though, that was the hardest $100 I've earned in a looooooonnnnnnnnnggg time. I'm exhausted now.
The day is winding and we are having family rest time tonight. Pizza, a good movie (Kung Fu Panda) and a sleeping bag on the floor works wonders...
While they were having fun and games across town, I was preparing all the last minute details for the garage sale that we did this a.m. Dave says sell! Our Financial Peace University class decided to do a garage sale, so about 6 families got together at the instructor's house to sell our 'treasures.' All 6 made around $100 or more, so the day was pretty well worth it. I tell you, though, that was the hardest $100 I've earned in a looooooonnnnnnnnnggg time. I'm exhausted now.
The day is winding and we are having family rest time tonight. Pizza, a good movie (Kung Fu Panda) and a sleeping bag on the floor works wonders...
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Ethical Dilemma
The other night while reading our bedtime stories, I picked out The Three Bears. As usual, both boys crowded the book on either side of me and were all snuggled in for a good read. I got to the part of, "Papa bear's porridge was tooooooooo hot. Mama bear's porridge was toooooooooo cold. And Baby bear's porridge was juuuuuuuuuust right, so Goldilocks ate it all up." At this point, Blaine gently tapped my shoulder and said, "Momma, that's stea-wing."
Very good point. It was hard to explain that it wasn't, so we decided that Goldilocks was the real villain of the story. haha...
Very good point. It was hard to explain that it wasn't, so we decided that Goldilocks was the real villain of the story. haha...
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Halloween Fun
I'll get some pics posted in the near future - Keep checking back. Buttt... Here's the run down of our fun in the meantime.
We dressed up at the gang from Scooby Doo (minus Velma). Brandon was Fred, I was Daphne, Braylon was Shaggy and Blaine was Scooby. I had big plans to dress up the mini van as the Mystery Machine, but my plans fell short of my idea on that one. Everything else worked out just great. We participated in our church's Trunk or Treat where all the trunks are lined up in a horseshoe formation and the kids walk by and trick or treat right there. We had a great turnout of around 30+ cars and 300 kids, we estimate. It was so fun to see everyone dressed up and to just hang out in a safe place and let the kids play. We left there around 8:00 and hit a couple houses we'd promise to on the way home. We got the kids home and bathed and then 'treated' them to a Halloween movie (Spookley's Pumpkin Patch) in our bed. Our queen sized bed gets smaller every time we all 4 get in it! But we had a blast and some great family time!!
We dressed up at the gang from Scooby Doo (minus Velma). Brandon was Fred, I was Daphne, Braylon was Shaggy and Blaine was Scooby. I had big plans to dress up the mini van as the Mystery Machine, but my plans fell short of my idea on that one. Everything else worked out just great. We participated in our church's Trunk or Treat where all the trunks are lined up in a horseshoe formation and the kids walk by and trick or treat right there. We had a great turnout of around 30+ cars and 300 kids, we estimate. It was so fun to see everyone dressed up and to just hang out in a safe place and let the kids play. We left there around 8:00 and hit a couple houses we'd promise to on the way home. We got the kids home and bathed and then 'treated' them to a Halloween movie (Spookley's Pumpkin Patch) in our bed. Our queen sized bed gets smaller every time we all 4 get in it! But we had a blast and some great family time!!
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