1. I hate uneven strings on sweatshirts. They need to be lined up just right or it just looks wrong.
2. It pisses me off when I go to get gas and the attendant stops pumping it at say $25.53. Could you at least go up to $25.60, or, even better, $26.00? Thanks.
3. I hate coming home to any of the following things: dishes in the sink and a messy living room. If I do nothing else before bed, these two things almost always get taken care of.
4. I forward my calls to my cell when I am out during the day. The thought of someone from school trying to get in touch with me regarding one of the kids and not being able to scares the hell out of me, probably more than it should, given the fact that they have at least three or four other emergency contact people on the list. If something is wrong though, it just has to be me to find out. Me, before anyone else.
5. I hate feet...HATE THEM. The only feet that I will even consider touching other than my own...baby feet. Now those are cute (remind me to tell you about the time our neighbor bought "The Foot Book" for Emily before she was even born. I thought it was a joke (my loathing of feet is a well known fact among my peeps) but it turned out that she had just gotten as some sort of a promo thing in the mail and thought she would pass it on. Actually, that pretty much is the story so you don't have to remind me).
6. When I am away from my home for any period longer than a day, I bring a notebook with me to write in. I have a severe addiction to this blogging/writing thing and I can't go without it for too long or well, who knows what could happen.
That's pretty much it. I am not too weird am I? Am I?
Friday, September 15, 2006
Happy Birthday...
...to my husband, the love of my life, my best friend, a great father, a real pain in the butt, and sometimes, all of that rolled in to one!
Today he turns a whopping 33 years old and we will be celebrating by heading out to dinner tonight. He will be choosing between The Texas Roadhouse and The Olive Garden (his two favorite places to eat). My choice is The Roadhouse, but it's his birthday, not mine. My parents are taking the kids over night.
For those who care...
Ryun shares his birthday with Oliver Stone, Tommy Lee Jones, President William Howard Taft, Prince Harry and QB Dan Marino.
On this day in history...
Red Sox Pitcher Joe Wood ties the record for 16 striaght wins...1912
WBZ-AM began radio transmissions in Boston...1921
1st 4 engine jet propelled fighter plane tested, Columbus, OH...1947
The Lone Ranger premiers on ABC-TV...1949
Hurricane Carla strikes Texas with winds of 175 mph...1961
"Lost in Space" premieres...1965
Muhammad Ali beats WBA heavyweight champion Leon Spinks...1978
First issue of USA Today is published...1982
"Les Miserables," opens at Raimund Theatre, Vienna...1988
Cards shortstop Ozzie Smith sets record of 1,554 double plays ...1995
The IRA-allied Sinn Fein party entered Northern Ireland's peace talks for the first time....1997
President George W. Bush identified Osama bin Laden as the prime suspect in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and told Americans to prepare for a long, difficult war against terrorism...2001
Happy Birthday Ryun!
Today he turns a whopping 33 years old and we will be celebrating by heading out to dinner tonight. He will be choosing between The Texas Roadhouse and The Olive Garden (his two favorite places to eat). My choice is The Roadhouse, but it's his birthday, not mine. My parents are taking the kids over night.
For those who care...
Ryun shares his birthday with Oliver Stone, Tommy Lee Jones, President William Howard Taft, Prince Harry and QB Dan Marino.
On this day in history...
Red Sox Pitcher Joe Wood ties the record for 16 striaght wins...1912
WBZ-AM began radio transmissions in Boston...1921
1st 4 engine jet propelled fighter plane tested, Columbus, OH...1947
The Lone Ranger premiers on ABC-TV...1949
Hurricane Carla strikes Texas with winds of 175 mph...1961
"Lost in Space" premieres...1965
Muhammad Ali beats WBA heavyweight champion Leon Spinks...1978
First issue of USA Today is published...1982
"Les Miserables," opens at Raimund Theatre, Vienna...1988
Cards shortstop Ozzie Smith sets record of 1,554 double plays ...1995
The IRA-allied Sinn Fein party entered Northern Ireland's peace talks for the first time....1997
President George W. Bush identified Osama bin Laden as the prime suspect in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and told Americans to prepare for a long, difficult war against terrorism...2001
Happy Birthday Ryun!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Political Stuff
Basically, I think the President is doing a good job. I don't have any real opposition to the war, although I do feel like it's going to be sort of a never ending type thing. There will always be someone that hates this country however, I see nothing wrong with at least trying to eliminate terrorists from the face of the planet. May as well get as many as we can, you know?
The only real concern I have is of course with the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Act. To put it simply, I think it's a bunch of bull. One of the main reasons I feel this way is because of funding. The President holds the teachers and students to high standards, that, in some cases can't be met because the Federal and State governments don't provide the funding necessary to support their own damn cause.
I really have a whole lot more to say about that as I'm sure you can imagine but the above paragraph sums it up nicely, I think.
The only real concern I have is of course with the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Act. To put it simply, I think it's a bunch of bull. One of the main reasons I feel this way is because of funding. The President holds the teachers and students to high standards, that, in some cases can't be met because the Federal and State governments don't provide the funding necessary to support their own damn cause.
I really have a whole lot more to say about that as I'm sure you can imagine but the above paragraph sums it up nicely, I think.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Tonight...
...was the first PTA meeting of the year. It was nice to see everyone and get back in to the swing of things.
The school nurse, who is a friend of mine, and also happens to be a member of the PTA came over to me and told me not to worry if Emily didn't come home from school one day, it just meant that she stole her...LOL. She tells me that Emily always stops in to say hi when she's walking by her office and that she is always so cheerful.
Another parent, who's older daughter helped out over the summer during SHARP told me that her daughter loved Emily and that Emily was so enthusiastic and happy.
Mrs. L, the kindergarten principal says she sees Katherine every morning during the bus transfer, and told me that Katherine is always so polite and says "Hi Mrs. L, I love first grade!"
Apparently people, I am doing something right. Seriously, as I am sure most parents can agree, when someone compliments your kid, in a sort of indirect way, it serves as a compliment to you...and yeah, it makes you feel all good inside.
The school nurse, who is a friend of mine, and also happens to be a member of the PTA came over to me and told me not to worry if Emily didn't come home from school one day, it just meant that she stole her...LOL. She tells me that Emily always stops in to say hi when she's walking by her office and that she is always so cheerful.
Another parent, who's older daughter helped out over the summer during SHARP told me that her daughter loved Emily and that Emily was so enthusiastic and happy.
Mrs. L, the kindergarten principal says she sees Katherine every morning during the bus transfer, and told me that Katherine is always so polite and says "Hi Mrs. L, I love first grade!"
Apparently people, I am doing something right. Seriously, as I am sure most parents can agree, when someone compliments your kid, in a sort of indirect way, it serves as a compliment to you...and yeah, it makes you feel all good inside.
You Know You Have Nothing To Blog About...
...when you make up your own meme!
I was thinking the other day about some songs that just seem to define my life...some more than others of course.
So I came up with this fantastic idea... even if it is a dreaded meme-like thing.
"The Soundtrack Of My Life"
(in no particular order)
1. Just Another Day In Paradise by Phil Vassar...because there really is no place I'd rather be!
2. Mountains by Lonestar...because I have finally made it over the top and down the other side!
3. I Made It Through The Rain by Barry Manilow..because, I had to include a song by Barry just on principle and this one seemed to fit!
4. Bitch by Meredith Brooks...because, let's face it...Sometimes being a bitch is all a woman has to hold on to.
5. Unwell by Matchbox 20...because, "I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell."
6. Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benetar...because singing it on the top of my lungs just makes me feel all powerful and stuff.
7. In My Daughter's Eyes by Martina McBride...because the "truth is plain to see, she was (or in my case, "they were") sent to rescue me."
8. Young at Heart by Frank Sinatra...because "it's hard you will find, to be narrrow of mind, when you are young at heart."
9. The Change by Garth Broooks...because "this heart still believes that love and mercy still exist."
10. You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile...because "You're never fully dressed, though you may wear the best, you're never fully dressed without a smile."
I am not going to be too cruel and tag anyone specific but c'mon, jump on in and have some fun!
I was thinking the other day about some songs that just seem to define my life...some more than others of course.
So I came up with this fantastic idea... even if it is a dreaded meme-like thing.
"The Soundtrack Of My Life"
(in no particular order)
1. Just Another Day In Paradise by Phil Vassar...because there really is no place I'd rather be!
2. Mountains by Lonestar...because I have finally made it over the top and down the other side!
3. I Made It Through The Rain by Barry Manilow..because, I had to include a song by Barry just on principle and this one seemed to fit!
4. Bitch by Meredith Brooks...because, let's face it...Sometimes being a bitch is all a woman has to hold on to.
5. Unwell by Matchbox 20...because, "I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell."
6. Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benetar...because singing it on the top of my lungs just makes me feel all powerful and stuff.
7. In My Daughter's Eyes by Martina McBride...because the "truth is plain to see, she was (or in my case, "they were") sent to rescue me."
8. Young at Heart by Frank Sinatra...because "it's hard you will find, to be narrrow of mind, when you are young at heart."
9. The Change by Garth Broooks...because "this heart still believes that love and mercy still exist."
10. You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile...because "You're never fully dressed, though you may wear the best, you're never fully dressed without a smile."
I am not going to be too cruel and tag anyone specific but c'mon, jump on in and have some fun!
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
It's A Jungle Out There
As mentioned previously, I took Julia to her first class at the Jungle Gym today. We started off by doing circle time and singing some songs. Julia knew "If You're Happy And You Know It" but refused to sing any other part except her favorite, "HOORAY!"
After that, the teachers set up a little obstacle course, with climbing and crawling and walking and all kinds of gross motor type things. They even had a rope to swing on, which Julia wanted absolutely no part of. She had fun with the rest of it though so that was good.
The teachers took out a parachute and some balls so the kids got to do the every popular "popcorn game' which they all thoroughly enjoyed, especially when the balls all hopped right off of the parachute and on to the floor.
Then hour ended with a couple of short stories read to the children while they sat on their story mats.
Julia enjoyed herself, but did need quite a bit of help, at least in comparison to the other kids. This is still hard sometimes...and I don't know why. It sort of sets me back a little I guess...like she is making all of this progress and seems to do something new everyday but is still not quite there yet. I couldn't be any prouder of her and it's not like I don't think she will get there because she will. It just seems like nothing comes easy for her...and it's hard to watch.
One thing that gives me a little comfort though is what the psychic said a while back. When I asked her about Julia (well, not really asked her but basically said, "What can you tell me about my youngest daughter?") she said and I quote:
"She will have a lot of challenges in life, but will overcome every one."
This same psychic told me when I was just two months pregnant with Julia and there was no obvious way of knowing, that I was pregnant and due in July.
So you know, I tend to believe her.
After that, the teachers set up a little obstacle course, with climbing and crawling and walking and all kinds of gross motor type things. They even had a rope to swing on, which Julia wanted absolutely no part of. She had fun with the rest of it though so that was good.
The teachers took out a parachute and some balls so the kids got to do the every popular "popcorn game' which they all thoroughly enjoyed, especially when the balls all hopped right off of the parachute and on to the floor.
Then hour ended with a couple of short stories read to the children while they sat on their story mats.
Julia enjoyed herself, but did need quite a bit of help, at least in comparison to the other kids. This is still hard sometimes...and I don't know why. It sort of sets me back a little I guess...like she is making all of this progress and seems to do something new everyday but is still not quite there yet. I couldn't be any prouder of her and it's not like I don't think she will get there because she will. It just seems like nothing comes easy for her...and it's hard to watch.
One thing that gives me a little comfort though is what the psychic said a while back. When I asked her about Julia (well, not really asked her but basically said, "What can you tell me about my youngest daughter?") she said and I quote:
"She will have a lot of challenges in life, but will overcome every one."
This same psychic told me when I was just two months pregnant with Julia and there was no obvious way of knowing, that I was pregnant and due in July.
So you know, I tend to believe her.
Public Service Announcements
This is what happens when you give a two year old an icecream sundae...
And this, is what happens when you let a two year old attempt to put her bathing suit on...
She's got the "dirty look" thing down pat, huh?
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