Thursday, February 14, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Connor - 18 months old
This was not a easy task...having a 18 month old sitting still long enough for pictures.
Trying to make things fair
So I was going through old posts and I noticed that haven't had many posts about Lucas. I don't know think that's because he's a pretty laid back kid and doesn't get into much trouble or what. So today as I had the camera out, Lucas actually wanted to be in front of the camera without crying.
Hugs and Giggles
This morning, I asked the twins to give each other a hug, so I could try and get a picture. I didn't realize that if I asked for one hug, I would get hundreds. And I think they were having tons of fun. I love the photos!!!!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Snow Day Boredom
Okay so the continuous snow days are starting to drive me up the wall. The boys are definitely in need of some activities away from home....maybe Grandma's house??? Here's a list of things we have done while being forced to stay home by the snow.
1. watch tv. the tv seems like it is always on, I think the boys have just about every espiode of Go Diego Go and Dora the Explorer memorized. Even Connor walks around the house saying "GO GO GO"
2. fight. I can't tell you how many fight I have had to break up. It always seems that everyone wants the same toy at the same time. Sometimes I wish I had four of every toys so that everyone had their own. Or we fight about what tv program we are watching. One wants to watch Curious George, other Handy Mandy and still another Diego. All at the same time, it's NOT possible!!!
3. coloring. The twins had gotten into coloring later, which is great!!! They were so excited when I bought them new coloring pads. BUT the coloring didn't start and finish on the paper...it's on their bedroom walls, the toyroom walls, windows and even my kitchen floor. All it takes is one crayon and the house is complete redecorated. Maybe I should just give them each a paint brush....on second thought, no.
4. more tv. Mike and I want to know why our oldest, age 6 loves to watch BabyFirst TV. It's a channel that you need to pay an extra $5.00/month to get, but this past weekend it was a free preview weekend. According to Directv "BabyFirstTV is America's first and only channel dedicated to babies and designed to nurture important skills from language to math to music." It's for babies not 6 year olds.
5. run. I think the boys only have one speed: running. Run here, Run there, Run upstairs, Run down the stairs. And when they are running upstairs, it sounds like a herd of elephants had invaded our house.
5. eat. Okay I must confess I am sick of making lunches. Every day at noon I open the fridge door and stare into the fridge trying to come up with something different for lunch. I can't. You may say 'lunches are easy, it's PB & J or ham and cheese.' My kids don't like either. And if I ask them it would be pizza for every meal.
6. take pictures. getting my camera out can mean one of two things. Either I will have kids that are crying because mom wants to take pictures and they don't or I will get a few great pics. Today Austin was walking around the house with sunglasses on and for some reason I picked out a Carribean themed shirt for Connor. Wishful thinking I guess, hoping that maybe it would bring some sunshine and warmer temperatures.
1. watch tv. the tv seems like it is always on, I think the boys have just about every espiode of Go Diego Go and Dora the Explorer memorized. Even Connor walks around the house saying "GO GO GO"
2. fight. I can't tell you how many fight I have had to break up. It always seems that everyone wants the same toy at the same time. Sometimes I wish I had four of every toys so that everyone had their own. Or we fight about what tv program we are watching. One wants to watch Curious George, other Handy Mandy and still another Diego. All at the same time, it's NOT possible!!!
3. coloring. The twins had gotten into coloring later, which is great!!! They were so excited when I bought them new coloring pads. BUT the coloring didn't start and finish on the paper...it's on their bedroom walls, the toyroom walls, windows and even my kitchen floor. All it takes is one crayon and the house is complete redecorated. Maybe I should just give them each a paint brush....on second thought, no.
4. more tv. Mike and I want to know why our oldest, age 6 loves to watch BabyFirst TV. It's a channel that you need to pay an extra $5.00/month to get, but this past weekend it was a free preview weekend. According to Directv "BabyFirstTV is America's first and only channel dedicated to babies and designed to nurture important skills from language to math to music." It's for babies not 6 year olds.
5. run. I think the boys only have one speed: running. Run here, Run there, Run upstairs, Run down the stairs. And when they are running upstairs, it sounds like a herd of elephants had invaded our house.
5. eat. Okay I must confess I am sick of making lunches. Every day at noon I open the fridge door and stare into the fridge trying to come up with something different for lunch. I can't. You may say 'lunches are easy, it's PB & J or ham and cheese.' My kids don't like either. And if I ask them it would be pizza for every meal.
6. take pictures. getting my camera out can mean one of two things. Either I will have kids that are crying because mom wants to take pictures and they don't or I will get a few great pics. Today Austin was walking around the house with sunglasses on and for some reason I picked out a Carribean themed shirt for Connor. Wishful thinking I guess, hoping that maybe it would bring some sunshine and warmer temperatures.
Please let there be school tomorrow!!!!!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Growing too fast!!!!
This is what happens when my kids get dressed by themselves.
These are actually a pair of jeans, not shorts!!!
Now I have a new use for the pants that are too short for Connor...have Austin wear them as shorts!!!! (or do they look more like capris??)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Is this really the job I signed up for????
POSITION :
Mom (aka Mommy, Mama, Ma)
Dad (aka Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop)
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an, often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
Mom (aka Mommy, Mama, Ma)
Dad (aka Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop)
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an, often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
What I'm going to be when I grow up....
Brendan: Hey dad, you know when you're 40, I'm going to be 16. I'm going to need a car, so I will need some money.
Dad: You're going to need some money? (he says while laughing)
B: Yup
D: I guess that means you're going to need a job. What do you want to do???
B: I'm going to be a preacher
D: A Preacher??? When you're 16, you're going to be a preacher.
B: Yup!!!
So watch out Pastor Scott, I think you will have a little competition for your job in 10 years.
Monday, January 28, 2008
All the strategies for a winning part
In yesterday's press, here's what the local grocer had to offer for a super party plan for Super Bowl.
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.18/lb save $1.31/lb
Bread or Honey Hot Dog or Hamburg Buns BOGO or equal or lesser value Free!!!!
Smoked Sausage or Grillers Buy one Get TWO Free!!!! save $7.98 on 3
24 pack cans beer $14.76
Shredded Cheese 1/2 price
Frozen Pizzas 4 for $10 save at least $4 on 4
Spring Water 24/.5 liter bottles 3 for $10
Prilosec Acid Reducer Buy One Get One 50% off!!!!
Now that's the making of a great party.
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.18/lb save $1.31/lb
Bread or Honey Hot Dog or Hamburg Buns BOGO or equal or lesser value Free!!!!
Smoked Sausage or Grillers Buy one Get TWO Free!!!! save $7.98 on 3
24 pack cans beer $14.76
Shredded Cheese 1/2 price
Frozen Pizzas 4 for $10 save at least $4 on 4
Spring Water 24/.5 liter bottles 3 for $10
Prilosec Acid Reducer Buy One Get One 50% off!!!!
Now that's the making of a great party.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Say "CHEESE"
Well, I finally got a different camera and of course I needed to try it out. Connor decided to sport a new smile. Every picture that I took that he was aware of, this is what he did. It's always a great smile, I just wish he would keep his eyes open.
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