We had strong storms blow through here last night and some tornadoes in the area. We lost our power but that is all and I'm so thankful for that.
The kids were like what are we supposed to do? I'm bored. I can't play nintendo, watch a movie or get on the computer...
We lit some candles and hung out in the living room. They were goofing off, joking, playing around, talking.
Then they started reading books, kind of hard by candle...Except Brennan, he was the most bored and didn't want to look at a book.
They said they are so glad we aren't Amish, they would hate to be without power all the time.
We had no music, then Brenny grabbed his MP3 player, it only has 5 songs on it. So everyone wanted a turn listening, he actually charged Cassie .75 and she paid him...Oh gosh it was just so funny, but I guess you had to be there...
Then I went and dug up a Mad Libs and we did a few of those.
Next thing we knew it was 2 am and we all headed to our rooms to try and sleep.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Grocery store parenting
I witnessed something today that made me feel bad for the kid and the parents. It wasn't the typical sit down or I'll spank you, of course I HATE that one.
It was a baby/toddler I'm thinking maybe 2 years old sitting in the cart saying loudly *batteries, batteries, I need batteries* Get batteries, where's the batteries*
We were at the spice section, I was looking for cinnamon and the dad was in front of it but he noticed me before I could say excuse me.
He said oh I'm sorry, I said no problem.
He told the mom to tell the kid to shut up. So she tells him to shut up he keeps talking about batteries....
Then the dad says *Will you shut the hell up* pretty loudly...
I understand the frustration that can happen having young kids in the store. I've been shopping with kids for over 15 years now.
I'm pretty positive that I've never said shut the hell up to my toddler.
Part of me wanted to say something in defense of the child but I just kept walking.
I saw them again in another aisle and the little boy wasn't yelling about batteries anymore.
It just made me stop and think to make sure I am aware of what I say to my kids.
I get frustrated, who doesn't?
It's important to be mindful of our words.
I encourage all of you to just stop and think about how you talk to your children.
Sometimes I say something and wish I hadn't and I apologize for sounding mean.
Being aware is the first step to changing.
Kids remember these things, I remember all sorts of crap that was said to me, it sticks with you.
It was a baby/toddler I'm thinking maybe 2 years old sitting in the cart saying loudly *batteries, batteries, I need batteries* Get batteries, where's the batteries*
We were at the spice section, I was looking for cinnamon and the dad was in front of it but he noticed me before I could say excuse me.
He said oh I'm sorry, I said no problem.
He told the mom to tell the kid to shut up. So she tells him to shut up he keeps talking about batteries....
Then the dad says *Will you shut the hell up* pretty loudly...
I understand the frustration that can happen having young kids in the store. I've been shopping with kids for over 15 years now.
I'm pretty positive that I've never said shut the hell up to my toddler.
Part of me wanted to say something in defense of the child but I just kept walking.
I saw them again in another aisle and the little boy wasn't yelling about batteries anymore.
It just made me stop and think to make sure I am aware of what I say to my kids.
I get frustrated, who doesn't?
It's important to be mindful of our words.
I encourage all of you to just stop and think about how you talk to your children.
Sometimes I say something and wish I hadn't and I apologize for sounding mean.
Being aware is the first step to changing.
Kids remember these things, I remember all sorts of crap that was said to me, it sticks with you.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Yes!
Ok!
Oil of Oregano Rocks!
My immune system is so much better! A couple years ago this virus would've kicked my ass for two weeks, instead two days!
My vitamin D levels must be improving! They were dangerously low 2 years ago and still low last July. That explains my long illnesses.
I was feeling like serious shit yesterday. I took 3 doses of Oil of Oregano 3 times for two days.
I'm feeling so much better!
I'm just tired and stuffed up, everything else is gone.
yeah we'll see what I feel like in the morning!
Just had a long talk with Cassie, all sorts of questions...
Spanning from, Easter, God, dinosaurs, Jesus, big bang, monkeys, Mary, immaculate conception, Joseph, the cross,Adam and Eve, what do you believe, how do we know what is real, faith...holy shit we covered a lot of ground!
I answered my best and talked about how glad I am that she has these questions and how I want her to form her own opinion and beliefs.
Cassie and I had an awesome conversation!
Life Rocks!
Keep it Real...
Jared is working on his gear for his BMX outfit...
Oil of Oregano Rocks!
My immune system is so much better! A couple years ago this virus would've kicked my ass for two weeks, instead two days!
My vitamin D levels must be improving! They were dangerously low 2 years ago and still low last July. That explains my long illnesses.
I was feeling like serious shit yesterday. I took 3 doses of Oil of Oregano 3 times for two days.
I'm feeling so much better!
I'm just tired and stuffed up, everything else is gone.
yeah we'll see what I feel like in the morning!
Just had a long talk with Cassie, all sorts of questions...
Spanning from, Easter, God, dinosaurs, Jesus, big bang, monkeys, Mary, immaculate conception, Joseph, the cross,Adam and Eve, what do you believe, how do we know what is real, faith...holy shit we covered a lot of ground!
I answered my best and talked about how glad I am that she has these questions and how I want her to form her own opinion and beliefs.
Cassie and I had an awesome conversation!
Life Rocks!
Keep it Real...
Jared is working on his gear for his BMX outfit...
Monday, February 14, 2011
I tried...
I did good!
I can't remember the last time I was sick so it's been awhile.
I woke up today with my throat sore and it just morphed into tired, headache, body aches, swollen gland, earache, tight chest, not happy Bob, not happy!
One good thing it was 66 degrees and sunny, I went for a walk and sat out in the yard for quite awhile trying to get natural vitamin D.
I take a supplement everyday but it's not the same as the real deal.
I also had a weird freak out/anxiety moment.
Jason went to look at a tub, he said, *I may be back with a tub*
He had just went a delivered a finished tub and was going to look at another to buy.
I said those will be your famous last words, joking, he said * I don't want it to be my last words*
A few minutes later I heard sirens and got a sick feeling in my stomach...
I tried to shake it off but I couldn't.
I called both his phones twice, no answer...
I told myself he was fine, probably no reception...
I asked God for him to call me...
More time went by, I texted him...
I washed the dishes...
He finally called me, he didn't have reception in the boonies...
UGH! I hate feeling like that!
Not feeling well didn't help.
I watched Into The Wild tonight, true story, great movie line, sad ending....
I took a bath and had some wine and I'm heading to bed.
Hope to kick this virus in the ass!
I can't remember the last time I was sick so it's been awhile.
I woke up today with my throat sore and it just morphed into tired, headache, body aches, swollen gland, earache, tight chest, not happy Bob, not happy!
One good thing it was 66 degrees and sunny, I went for a walk and sat out in the yard for quite awhile trying to get natural vitamin D.
I take a supplement everyday but it's not the same as the real deal.
I also had a weird freak out/anxiety moment.
Jason went to look at a tub, he said, *I may be back with a tub*
He had just went a delivered a finished tub and was going to look at another to buy.
I said those will be your famous last words, joking, he said * I don't want it to be my last words*
A few minutes later I heard sirens and got a sick feeling in my stomach...
I tried to shake it off but I couldn't.
I called both his phones twice, no answer...
I told myself he was fine, probably no reception...
I asked God for him to call me...
More time went by, I texted him...
I washed the dishes...
He finally called me, he didn't have reception in the boonies...
UGH! I hate feeling like that!
Not feeling well didn't help.
I watched Into The Wild tonight, true story, great movie line, sad ending....
I took a bath and had some wine and I'm heading to bed.
Hope to kick this virus in the ass!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Excellent quote!
When you are truly genuine, there will invariably be people who do not accept you. And in that case you must be your own bad ass self without apology..." -Katie Goodman
Monday, February 07, 2011
Do you ever...
Think that you are the only one who thinks what you think, believes what you believe, feels what you feel about any given thing?
Ok, obviously I am the only one that thinks what I think in my own head but I mean a sort of hey yeah, I've thought that before...
I know I am unique, trust me, I believe we are all unique.
I believe we do have similarities with others, we as humans seek out those that are like us...
When I answer any question, respond to anything happening in the world or in my house, I know that my take on it is rare, it's not the norm, it's different.
My dear husband loves me so but even he will tell you my views are out there on some things, hell everything, it seems.
Sometimes I really feel alone in my thoughts and opinions and most of the time that is fine, I guess once in awhile it would be nice if someone said, yeah I get that.
But you have no idea what I'm referring to?
Nothing real specific, ask me something? I just know that my answer is different, especially in regards to parenting, school, government...
Maybe I'm having a government induced post?
In my world, it would be anarchism so well....yeah.... responsibility and respect, never gonna happen....
The state we are in now just saddens me, and really pisses me off if I let it.
The school system is knee deep in government.
Our lives, what we eat, what lightbulbs we use, what we drive,how fast we drive, when we can vote, when we can buy alcohol, how we educate our kids, who we marry etc...
Big brother thinks they can dictate because we are too stupid, thanks to the wonderful public school system, I agree on the stupid part, BUT I escaped, I can think for myself and I know many of my friends can too...I'm sick of it. Oh and taxation is theft.... That's a whole nother topic....
Who knows, maybe you don't care what my opinion is, I'm pretty sure the government doesn't either. But they can leave me alone to live in peace or they can bite me.
Ok, obviously I am the only one that thinks what I think in my own head but I mean a sort of hey yeah, I've thought that before...
I know I am unique, trust me, I believe we are all unique.
I believe we do have similarities with others, we as humans seek out those that are like us...
When I answer any question, respond to anything happening in the world or in my house, I know that my take on it is rare, it's not the norm, it's different.
My dear husband loves me so but even he will tell you my views are out there on some things, hell everything, it seems.
Sometimes I really feel alone in my thoughts and opinions and most of the time that is fine, I guess once in awhile it would be nice if someone said, yeah I get that.
But you have no idea what I'm referring to?
Nothing real specific, ask me something? I just know that my answer is different, especially in regards to parenting, school, government...
Maybe I'm having a government induced post?
In my world, it would be anarchism so well....yeah.... responsibility and respect, never gonna happen....
The state we are in now just saddens me, and really pisses me off if I let it.
The school system is knee deep in government.
Our lives, what we eat, what lightbulbs we use, what we drive,how fast we drive, when we can vote, when we can buy alcohol, how we educate our kids, who we marry etc...
Big brother thinks they can dictate because we are too stupid, thanks to the wonderful public school system, I agree on the stupid part, BUT I escaped, I can think for myself and I know many of my friends can too...I'm sick of it. Oh and taxation is theft.... That's a whole nother topic....
Who knows, maybe you don't care what my opinion is, I'm pretty sure the government doesn't either. But they can leave me alone to live in peace or they can bite me.
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Unconscious Mutterings
- Trash :: garbage
- Abs :: muscles
- Dating :: fun
- Hooked :: on phonics...oy
- Face :: not just another pretty face
- Algebra :: sucks
- Reading :: railroad
- Horrendous :: awful
- Looks :: if looks could kill
- Python :: snake
Haven't done these in awhile
Wanna play?
Luna Nina
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Cooking
Kieran has been cooking and baking quite often lately.
He has a real knack for it.
He enjoys it and he is very good at it.
It's great to have someone in the house that can cook and wants to cook :)
He has a real knack for it.
He enjoys it and he is very good at it.
It's great to have someone in the house that can cook and wants to cook :)
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