Let the games begin!
We unfortunately had 4 members of the gang missing this week, due to illness, but we're excited to have Omi in the mix!
It's a treat to have a piano to sing with, when we go to the McMurray home!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Advent - Year 4 - Week 1
Let the games begin!
We unfortunately had 4 members of the gang missing this week, due to illness, but we're excited to have Omi in the mix!
It's a treat to have a piano to sing with, when we go to the McMurray home!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Grateful for...Z
Z = Zillions
I'm grateful for zillions of things.
No possible way to list them all.
I'm grateful for zillions of things.
No possible way to list them all.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Grateful for...Y
Y = Yesterday
When we found out there would be a football game going on, Thanksgiving morning, and that Joe would be there, The Lime couldn't stop talking about it.
The game started at 8 and we all woke up at 7:40, rolled out of bed, brushed our teeth, got dressed and out we went. I foresee that same situation in about 6 years with Saturday mornings.
The grass was soaking wet and it only took The Lime a few minutes to also become saturated. Thank goodness for fleece lined jeans!
The Lime loved watching the guys play and even tried to join in on the fun.
When we found out there would be a football game going on, Thanksgiving morning, and that Joe would be there, The Lime couldn't stop talking about it.
The game started at 8 and we all woke up at 7:40, rolled out of bed, brushed our teeth, got dressed and out we went. I foresee that same situation in about 6 years with Saturday mornings.
The grass was soaking wet and it only took The Lime a few minutes to also become saturated. Thank goodness for fleece lined jeans!
The Lime loved watching the guys play and even tried to join in on the fun.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Grateful for...X
X = Xerox Paper Boxes
For reals, I am.
We go through paper quite a bit at work so we always have boxes lying around.
These boxes are perfect! They have lids, since they're for paper, they can store files, they stack nicely, they're durable.
Really, Xerox knew what they were doing when they designed them.
For reals, I am.
We go through paper quite a bit at work so we always have boxes lying around.
These boxes are perfect! They have lids, since they're for paper, they can store files, they stack nicely, they're durable.
Really, Xerox knew what they were doing when they designed them.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Grateful for...W
W = Whispering
The Lime has toned down the "screaming bloody murder" but still erupts every now and then. Telling him to be quiet or getting mad just made him scream louder. If I say, "We whisper", he stops. Thank goodness.
LaVor has started a little game that we play several times a week. He'll tell The Lime he has a secret to tell him, whispers in his ear, then The Lime runs over to me, gives me a big hug and waits for my secret. I whisper in his ear, he runs over to LaVor, gives him a big hug and waits for his secret. That goes on for a while until The Lime gets distracted and moves on to something else.
The Lime found my American Doll on Monday and noticed her eyes. When she lays down, her eyes close. He instantly put his finger to his mouth and said, "Shhhh! Baby night night."
It appears the whispering lesson is sinking in.
The Lime has toned down the "screaming bloody murder" but still erupts every now and then. Telling him to be quiet or getting mad just made him scream louder. If I say, "We whisper", he stops. Thank goodness.
LaVor has started a little game that we play several times a week. He'll tell The Lime he has a secret to tell him, whispers in his ear, then The Lime runs over to me, gives me a big hug and waits for my secret. I whisper in his ear, he runs over to LaVor, gives him a big hug and waits for his secret. That goes on for a while until The Lime gets distracted and moves on to something else.
The Lime found my American Doll on Monday and noticed her eyes. When she lays down, her eyes close. He instantly put his finger to his mouth and said, "Shhhh! Baby night night."
It appears the whispering lesson is sinking in.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Grateful for...V
V = Vacuuming
Growing up, our Saturday mornings were spent doing chores. We had to pick 1 chore from 4 rooms and we couldn't do the same chore in every room. Because if that were the case, I would have picked vacuuming 4 times.
I love vacuuming. I love the sound it makes when it picks things up and I love the way a room looks after it's been vacuumed. Sort of like how a lawn looks after being mowed.
Our vacuum needs a belt replaced (I think) so I can only vacuum for about a minute and a half before it starts to stink. Needless to say, it takes a long time to vacuum the house when you're doing it in 90 second shifts.
A dream gift that I don't think I'll ever get, would be a steam vacuum.
There's something about being able to see all the dirt and grime that you've sucked out of your carpet, that gives you a satisfying feeling.
Feel free to leave a comment so I don't feel like I'm the only cuckoo in the world that feels this way.
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| I actually have a picture of me vacuuming. |
I love vacuuming. I love the sound it makes when it picks things up and I love the way a room looks after it's been vacuumed. Sort of like how a lawn looks after being mowed.
Our vacuum needs a belt replaced (I think) so I can only vacuum for about a minute and a half before it starts to stink. Needless to say, it takes a long time to vacuum the house when you're doing it in 90 second shifts.
A dream gift that I don't think I'll ever get, would be a steam vacuum.
There's something about being able to see all the dirt and grime that you've sucked out of your carpet, that gives you a satisfying feeling.
Feel free to leave a comment so I don't feel like I'm the only cuckoo in the world that feels this way.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Grateful for...U
U = Undershirt
I've always put a onesie on The Lime, whether it's 45° outside or 105°. The temperature doesn't always play a factor but the extra layer to prevent him from digging in his diaper does.
I decided to not only put a onesie on him on Saturday, but also an undershirt. That way, he wouldn't have to wear a jacket and cover up his Curious George shirt. That was plus #1.
Plus #2 came when we were at Costco, later in the afternoon, and we were trying samples. We passed a man giving away orange juice, which The Lime rarely gets. But when he does get it, he chugs the stuff. No matter how many times we said, "Gentle!", he wanted the juice in his mouth as soon as possible. Except...most of it ended up on his Curious George shirt.
I didn't bring his "big" diaper bag which would have provided me with a burp cloth to dry him off. I only had wipes to clean his sticky hands. Thankfully, I had LaVor with me because he quickly said, "Just go like this!" and took off the Curious George shirt.
And what was underneath?
The trusty undershirt.
I've always put a onesie on The Lime, whether it's 45° outside or 105°. The temperature doesn't always play a factor but the extra layer to prevent him from digging in his diaper does.
I decided to not only put a onesie on him on Saturday, but also an undershirt. That way, he wouldn't have to wear a jacket and cover up his Curious George shirt. That was plus #1.
Plus #2 came when we were at Costco, later in the afternoon, and we were trying samples. We passed a man giving away orange juice, which The Lime rarely gets. But when he does get it, he chugs the stuff. No matter how many times we said, "Gentle!", he wanted the juice in his mouth as soon as possible. Except...most of it ended up on his Curious George shirt.
I didn't bring his "big" diaper bag which would have provided me with a burp cloth to dry him off. I only had wipes to clean his sticky hands. Thankfully, I had LaVor with me because he quickly said, "Just go like this!" and took off the Curious George shirt.
And what was underneath?
The trusty undershirt.
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