My son is very picky. He likes his sandwiches one way and ONLY one way. To suggest a variation of the norm is met with harsh criticism. "Moooooooomm!" (Insert heavy sigh and eye roll) "I don't LIKE jelly. I just want my sandwich on bread, one piece, peanut butter, NO jelly, folded in half....*breath* like a rectangle NOT a triangle....okaaay?!" The "I don't LIKE *insert food here*" line is getting annoying. Especially since he decides the value of a food BEFORE he tries it. ...

I finally decided that the planned sleeping arrangements are going to change. The plan was to move Maddy into the old computer room. I haven't' moved the piano out yet, but I am trying to get the room ready as much as possible now. I've painted the walls, refinished a dresser and her baby cradle already. As soon as her bed is moved in and I make some curtains. she can move in. I found a pretty (free) daybed. It was just like the one I wanted as a kid that I never was able to have....

I'm picking on Extreme Makeover Home Edition again. Sorry if you are a fan of the show, but for some reason I am inspired to blog when I watch. They are featuring a family in Austin. They have 6 children and are barely making ends meet, but they are further pushed to the edge becuase 5 of the 6 kids are autistic. 2 of the 5 are classic cases that will need lifetime care, the other 3 may live in various stages of independence. Check out the link for more info. Link So here is my que...

Few things bring me so much joy as the feeling of truly being loved. There are a few things that stand out. Of course there is the love between my husband and myself. ~Having my husband write me romantic letters, detailing how he felt when he asked me to marry him and recalling fun happy memories of us together, is really high on the feeling special and loved list. Having him wrap his arms around me when we are reunited in the airport is probably one of the top ones. Mother hood brin...

So I saw the preview for tonight's (Sunday, February 11, 7/6c) Extreme Makeover Home Edition. The preview were praising this guy for saving 2 people on 9/11. I'm not knocking his bravery, but it seems so wrong somehow. Why is this man a hero for saving people? Would they have gone so crazy and overboard for some guy who saved two people on 9/10? Why is it that anyone who died on 9/11 or did something good on 9/11 is suddenly a "super" hero? They act as though these people are MORE patr...

Yes, before we go any farther, I know that I am using the most misused quote in the world.....but this morning when the alarm went off, I actually wondered if death is the only way I would finally feel rested. That moment when you are violently yanked from peaceful bliss. Dream free slumber destroyed by the blaring sounds of a radio. THAT is the moment that ruins every day. I have my clock radio across the room. Otherwise, I will simply hit the snooze button and go back to sleep....9...

My son brought home a note from school yesterday. Dear parent or guardian, We will be studying Valentines' Day Celebrations from around the world.......Our class will end this unit of study with a Valentine's Celebration on Friday February 16th. If you would like to donate store bought, sugar-free food or drinks for the celebration, please sign up on the sheet outside the classroom door. The students are welcome to exchange Valentine's Day Cards with their friends. However,...

I decided that my kids needed something new to watch on tv.....I can only watch "Cars" so many times before I go crazy. I borrowed Dralion-Cirque Du Soleil's 200 performance. They thought the girl doing a one handed handstand while contorting was pretty cool. They also loved the girls on the teeterboard and the juggler. You would think this is just fun, wholesome family fun, right? WRONG! Only few moments after I wandered into the kitchen to start dinner my daughter called me...."M...

Yes, it is time for another edition of Four Year old Philosophy....Today we will be discussing God and cereal and the meaning of life. Scene, in a car driving home from church. Boy: Hey mom! I have faith! Mom: Really? Do you know what faith is? Boy: Ummmm. I forget. Mom: Faith is believing something is true even if you can't see it. *thinking she needs to explain more.....* "Can you see God?" "No." "Can you call him on the phone?" "Well.....I don't know his phone numbe...

Since I have a moment before boy comes home from school and after girl has decided to stop stripping and simply put on more clothing, I will attempt to get a start on my JU Homework Let's list what I could talk about. My kids waking me up at 0430 to feed them Girl deciding that the best way to ride a rocking horse is naked. (pictures too!) The disaster that is my house. The insanity that my disaster-filled home is causing me. The lack of sleep The guilt over JU follies 30 things b...

Happy Birthday Big Fat Daddy! Enjoy your day! Link

Today, as I was working on my homework (yes another thinly veiled reference to the fact I got off my butt and started CTC), I noticed Maddy was leaning on the couch while she was watching tv. She looked like she could barely stand up so I asked her, "do you want to sit my me?" no response. When I stood up and walked around so I could see her face, I realized she was sound asleep. i don't know how she can sleep that way....although I was known for being able to sleep pretty much ...

After a disappointing situation with Joeuser, I have decided to not give up entirely. I am saddened by my own mistakes and the unexpected recaction of others. With any insight into human nature, I should have expected typical stupidity and etc etc. but I was naively unaware of the unfortunate circumstances. If you have any idea what I'm talking about....then this apology was for you. I'm sorry I hurt you. So the reason I am back here is to shout out to the world....I am BACK IN SCHO...

"Mom?" "yes?" "Did you know that Santa believes in himself?" *try not to smile too much* "Why yes, I did know that." "Who brings Santa what he wants for Christmas?" "Mrs. Santa?" "Oh. Okay.""