Of course the best stories happen when I'm not around with the camera.
Robert told me today that Elias and he fell asleep on the couch together several nights ago. This particular night, I set E down on the couch with a slice of pizza, as he is our late night snacker. Robert was dozing, so I made sure to wake him, loudly announcing that Elias was joining him. He says he promptly fell back asleep. (Can you see me rolling my eyes in shock?) When he woke, Baby was face planted on the couch, plate near his head, snoring dreamily. As R picked him up, he saw cheese and crumbs all over his sweet little face. Too bad I haven't trained my hubby well enough to know that moments like that must be captured on camera!
I think he was practicing for his future college frat days. Though, I secretly hope not.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Political Humor
I wish I'd actually found this before the debate.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/entertainment/street/2008/09/debate_drink_away_the_boredom.html
It is every voter's responsibility to watch these debates so they can make a truly informed decision. Yet, we all know debates can be stuffy and boring, with all those navy blue suits, lapel pins and PBS anchors in the room. What better way to lively up this showdown of senators than with some boozing? This is going to take some investment (you'll have to buy lots of liquor and forsake sobriety for the rest of the evening), but no one ever said choosing a president was easy.
The topic for tonight's debate is foreign policy. With that in mind, here are the rules for Street's first presidential debate drinking game:
1. When McCain mentions "the surge," pound a Red Bull and vodka.
2. Chug a PBR every time Obama attempts to tie McCain to President Bush.
3. Waterfall when either candidate mentions Iran or Korea.
4. Drink a Car Bomb every time they bring up Iraq.
5. Swig from a bottle of peach Schnapps when Georgia is mentioned.
6. When foreign oil is brought up, steal some of your neighbor's drink with a turkey baster.
7. Every time McCain mentions his military service, salute and pour some beer on the floor.
8. Every time Obama says "change," the first person to bounce a quarter into his cup gets to command another gamer to finish her drink.
9. Take a shot of tequila when either candidate mentions "immigration" or "border security."
10. Since the debate is in Mississippi, begin and end the debate with shots of SoCo and lime.
It may be impossible to hold this debate without addressing the current state of the economy. So, if either candidate says "bailout," everyone pours their drink into a pitcher. The last one to finish dumping their drink has to guzzle.
Hee-lar-ious!
http://www.signonsandiego.com/entertainment/street/2008/09/debate_drink_away_the_boredom.html
It is every voter's responsibility to watch these debates so they can make a truly informed decision. Yet, we all know debates can be stuffy and boring, with all those navy blue suits, lapel pins and PBS anchors in the room. What better way to lively up this showdown of senators than with some boozing? This is going to take some investment (you'll have to buy lots of liquor and forsake sobriety for the rest of the evening), but no one ever said choosing a president was easy.
The topic for tonight's debate is foreign policy. With that in mind, here are the rules for Street's first presidential debate drinking game:
1. When McCain mentions "the surge," pound a Red Bull and vodka.
2. Chug a PBR every time Obama attempts to tie McCain to President Bush.
3. Waterfall when either candidate mentions Iran or Korea.
4. Drink a Car Bomb every time they bring up Iraq.
5. Swig from a bottle of peach Schnapps when Georgia is mentioned.
6. When foreign oil is brought up, steal some of your neighbor's drink with a turkey baster.
7. Every time McCain mentions his military service, salute and pour some beer on the floor.
8. Every time Obama says "change," the first person to bounce a quarter into his cup gets to command another gamer to finish her drink.
9. Take a shot of tequila when either candidate mentions "immigration" or "border security."
10. Since the debate is in Mississippi, begin and end the debate with shots of SoCo and lime.
It may be impossible to hold this debate without addressing the current state of the economy. So, if either candidate says "bailout," everyone pours their drink into a pitcher. The last one to finish dumping their drink has to guzzle.
Hee-lar-ious!
Monday, September 22, 2008
The Hammies
Like every other kid out there, mine ADORE the camera. They pretend to take pics of each other all day long. The new thing is to make silly faces. Nuts I tell you!
We took Micah on Sunday to get a haircut like daddy. The last (and only) time he got a professional haircut, he FREAKED OUT. So, for the last year, I've been doing it myself. There was one cut though that I liked and haven't been able to do again.
You know, I am no fancy stylist, I just play one. By the way, playing beautician with the kids is fan-freaking-tastic. Anyway, the haircut is good enough and Micah is pleased with it.
Since our Disney trip, Elias has been obsessed in every sense of the word, with cotton candy. He wakes up asking for it, he interrupts Micah's play to ask him for it and digs in the garbage looking for it. The kid has a problem. R, being the awesome daddy he is, scored major points with them when he brought it home as a "Daddy's back" surprise.
Instant love and the kind only daddy can give. :)
Today I accomplished making gfcfef chicken nuggets, (nuggies to my boys). They snarfed them down. Robert said they were better than fast food. They even were shaped like McD's and Chick Fil A nuggets. Micah has begged and begged for them.
Since they're obviously on the no list of allowed foods, it was really satisfying to see him so happy to have them again.[caption id="attachment_110" align="alignright" width="225" caption="E's version of thumbs up."]
[/caption] There were enough to freeze, but my biggest kid ate them all. At least that means they liked them!
One last thing. When E gives a "thumbs up", you have to go and touch pointing fingertips with him. Cutie pie!
We took Micah on Sunday to get a haircut like daddy. The last (and only) time he got a professional haircut, he FREAKED OUT. So, for the last year, I've been doing it myself. There was one cut though that I liked and haven't been able to do again.
You know, I am no fancy stylist, I just play one. By the way, playing beautician with the kids is fan-freaking-tastic. Anyway, the haircut is good enough and Micah is pleased with it.Since our Disney trip, Elias has been obsessed in every sense of the word, with cotton candy. He wakes up asking for it, he interrupts Micah's play to ask him for it and digs in the garbage looking for it. The kid has a problem. R, being the awesome daddy he is, scored major points with them when he brought it home as a "Daddy's back" surprise.
Instant love and the kind only daddy can give. :)Today I accomplished making gfcfef chicken nuggets, (nuggies to my boys). They snarfed them down. Robert said they were better than fast food. They even were shaped like McD's and Chick Fil A nuggets. Micah has begged and begged for them.
Since they're obviously on the no list of allowed foods, it was really satisfying to see him so happy to have them again.[caption id="attachment_110" align="alignright" width="225" caption="E's version of thumbs up."]
[/caption] There were enough to freeze, but my biggest kid ate them all. At least that means they liked them!One last thing. When E gives a "thumbs up", you have to go and touch pointing fingertips with him. Cutie pie!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
A Family Portrait
I took this right before Robert left for his tree adventures. Nothing like doing it yourself. It adds character, right?
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Here and there
It's been awhile. As I sit here and feel sorry for myself for single parenting, I'll play catch up.
Super Robert has galavanted off to Texas and Lousiana to do tree work. So, I do everything possible to hold the fort down and keep us all sane. That involves lots to trips out and general busyness. Oh and a few too many trips to the grocery store.
We took the kids to Ollie Koala's after cousin Hannah's birthday party 2 wks ago. They had a ball! Robert and I had to stop ourselves from playing the kids games. It sucks though when they're wasting perfectly good opportunities to score some tickets!
We went to Disney where Micah stalked Tigger, giggled at Buzz Lightyear and hid from Stitch. Elias had a grand time enjoying the sites. It really was a nice little getaway for the 3 of us. Hot, but who cares when you're in the Disney magic?
Tropical Storm Fay came through and made a nice mess of things. The kids had a ball playing in the mud and water that went to their waist. (Before anyone emails me warning of all the dangers lurking in the water, save it. I don't care.)
Super Robert has galavanted off to Texas and Lousiana to do tree work. So, I do everything possible to hold the fort down and keep us all sane. That involves lots to trips out and general busyness. Oh and a few too many trips to the grocery store.
We took the kids to Ollie Koala's after cousin Hannah's birthday party 2 wks ago. They had a ball! Robert and I had to stop ourselves from playing the kids games. It sucks though when they're wasting perfectly good opportunities to score some tickets!
We went to Disney where Micah stalked Tigger, giggled at Buzz Lightyear and hid from Stitch. Elias had a grand time enjoying the sites. It really was a nice little getaway for the 3 of us. Hot, but who cares when you're in the Disney magic?
Tropical Storm Fay came through and made a nice mess of things. The kids had a ball playing in the mud and water that went to their waist. (Before anyone emails me warning of all the dangers lurking in the water, save it. I don't care.)
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Attack of the bugs
Micah was bouncing around saying he found a "nice shiny beetle", inside the house. I told him beetles are nice and he could pick it up. It was not a beetle. It was a freaking roach and he'd picked it up. Yuck!
The same day, I was nuring Elias and he was giggling telling me to "stop tickle my weg". I wasn't tickling his leg. Across the top of his thigh comes crawling an earwig. Stupid bugs!
The same day, I was nuring Elias and he was giggling telling me to "stop tickle my weg". I wasn't tickling his leg. Across the top of his thigh comes crawling an earwig. Stupid bugs!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Dr Micah
Micah came downstairs to tell me that I needed to be quieter to make Daddy feel better. He's got his doctor kit thermometer in hand and goes back to the bedroom. This is what I see. Micah has given Robert his lovey, Elias' Curious George blanket and the thermometer to make him better. Micah can be SO sweet when he wants to be. It's nice to see him have empathy for others. Though I'm not sure how much he really helped R's situation. I for sure don't like to have my head smashed when I'm sick, but hey. At least they tried!
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