I have not been sharing much lately I know, but I feel so much has been going on and the thought of typing it all was not appealing, now I need to get a few things off my chest!
Brenden has been complaining of knee pain, maybe growing pains, then Tuesday he had a palpitation in the morning, then told me another happened while at school. That evening we took Devin to his school ice cream social and then stayed for music in the park eating a funnel cake and sharing a sprite, it was a good evening with my boys. (I will not tell the entire story of how before this I had a horrific headache and Devin with no nap and not wanting to eat dinner, we duked it out)
Wed Brenden woke up and said he thought his heart was racing, crap, I had him lay down with me, I was so tired, and relax see if he just woke to fast or something. We both dozed off for another 45 minutes. I woke him to see how he was feeling and he said a little better. but the feeling was still present.
I took his heart rate and it was 100, that is only 10 above his base line so he was ok, he ate and I drove him with note to school, (I will not tell you how I reamed him for not having his school work organize, turned in, whatever, this is what we have been working on for years with him)
I dropped him came home and decided to call the nurse to warn her he may be down, and he did. I had already tried his dr twice and her called prompted #3. His rate was still 100 and blood pressure fine but he was uncomfortable. Okay is he trying to get out of class, test, bully, or is his hormones kicking in, growing pains and palpitations. I am keeping an open mind and share this with the Cardiac Nurse, she agrees and we decide Brenden needs to try to refocus and see what takes place. As I am talking to her they call again from school, his heart rate is now 108 so I talk to him and tell him relax, is there anything bothering you, check the list off, nothing, knee still hurts, a little light headed and dizzy. I had him staying at nurses office already to rest so there is nothing much anyone can do at this point, he is complain but the BP test and heart rate dont match what he is saying so explain the whole proof thing and that its ok to feel this way and not to have tests to prove it. So I told him to go eat lunch and see how feels, the call back was to say his lunch went well, hear rate had dropped back down to 92 and he was not so light headed, I took him a remedy for headaches and that ended up making him feel even better.
Thursday, I take Devin to dr for Polio shot, and his check up. Dr listens to his heart and thinks she hears something while he is lying down, so we can worry about that till we have it checked out, I have call in to the Cardiologist AGAIN.
Thursday after school Brenden was talking to his buddy Brandon who plays soccer and now Brenden wants to know if he can be a goalie on his soccer team, WHAT, okay lets go back, earlier in the week we hit the thrift store, Brenden who I describe to be a theme kid, lives in the moment, comes to me asking if he can be a hockey goalie, I said NO, why (he has a friend who plays hockey)thinking it would be because of him, he says well I found this helmet I like it so I thought I could be a goalie and wear it. NO BRENDEN!, then 5 minutes later he brings me this red and black striped ref type shirt he loves it and wants to get it so when he play in the court with the kids, soccer, he can be the goalie. The goalie obviously doesn't run so this is a great position for him to play with friends, nothing competitive is allowed with his heart condition. All within reason, and for years we tried to get Brenden to do sports but he is not competitive and usually passed on teams. He did lots as a young one but stopped and only last year got in to wrestling, that being said, last night he decided he wanted to play on Brandon's soccer team, arguing his point I try to explain that No, not a good idea and we end up calling the Dr since I am sure he thinks I am just being mom and saying no.
Well Brad says i have the makings of a great parent with control, but I dont stick to my guns and cave most of the time.
So he talks to the nurse, they say if it is not a select team and they know he can only do so much and the friends dad is the coach and blah blah blah, they can see letting him play goal. I was surprised but thought okay, with in reason. While still talking to Brenden about it all and how I wont be there and what he can and cant do and talk to the coach friend and then Brad calls, he says NO!, well he has not gone through all this talking so I give Brenden the phone, of course he leaves the room talking to dad and ends up crying on the phone, I feel bad and cry too telling Brenden we just dont want anything to happen to you. So I decide to let him go and watch.
He says signs up are over if he likes he can join next year, WHAT! all this and you wouldn't be able to join anyway, well now I think it was a way to save face. I told him dad will be mad I let him go and sure enough Brad was so mad he didn't want to talk to us, Brenden was so excited to go and be a part of it all, but he soooooo lives in the moment I don't think that kid knows what he wants, well everything now and then he is over it, I have a list going
texting
new phone
xbox 360
games
goalie helmet
webkinz
and once he has them he is over them, so I have to work on saying no and staying with no, no matter how much he whines, pouts, cries, asks, wakes me in the middle of the night with his pleas.
I am a sucker I know, I yell, scream, spank, go nuts and then I feel guilty and give in, so brad is going to coach me and teach me to lower my voice and say No and that is final.
THEN while typing all of this school called, Brenden is once again, not turning in work, has a ton of excuses and using his heart as one of them, WONDERFUL.
LORD CAN I GET A BREAK HERE SOMEWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So his counselor is awesome, I call her school mom, she was his advisor last year too and I asked her to keep him in this program, he has to check in and out with her to be sure he is up on his assignments, well he was writing it all down and not doing it, this was to take pressure off of me, and to get him more organized without me doing it, well now school is doing it, we have all threatened him with so much and said so much, we have to have action for a change.
I told her last year, he wants you to prove things to him, make him prove to you that he has the work or done the work, well she liked this and it worked. We both see this has to be done this year again.
I told her he is now grounded and do what you have to, kick his ass.
For being one of the nicest kids I know he sure knows how to work us with those sad eyes of his. The thing that makes me aggravated today is he is playing us with this heart condition, that is so NOT okay with me, especially since I have it and I do not play on my condition as an excuse. I do as much as I can and even push myself to do things I should not do.
So we will have a brief talk after school, the long drawn out talks are over around here, he doesn't listen anyway. I will be putting all my words into action now.
So if someone out there has had a strong silent son and has been through similar situations and has a suggestion, I am open to listening. We have tried more than I have put down here, but you never know what will work.
Devin, poor kid, things may get tough on you, and you are not he silent child, he is the loud, bull dog kid.
Thank you Father for these blessings, but you forgot to send their book!
I will be able to write my own soon I think......
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
My other favorite joke!
A blonde decides to try horseback riding, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience. She mounts the horse unassisted and the horse immediately springs into motion. It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the blonde begins to slip from the saddle. In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip. She tries to throw her arms around the horse's neck, but she slides down the side of the horse anyway. The horse gallops along, seemingly impervious to its slipping rider. Finally, giving up her frail grip, she leaps away from the horse to try and throw herself to safety. Unfortunately, her foot has become entangled in the stirrup, she is now at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as her head is struck against the ground over and over. As her head is battered against the ground, she is mere moments away from unconsciousness when to her great fortune...
The Walmart manager sees her and shuts the horse off.
The Walmart manager sees her and shuts the horse off.
What did you do today house wife?
A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard.
The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing.
In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door.
He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened.
He was met with a small trickle of water as it made its way out the bathroom door. As he peered inside he found wet towels, scummy soap and more toys strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls.
As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the bed in her pajamas, reading a novel. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went.
He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?"
She again smiled and answered, "You know every day when you come home from work and you ask me what in the world I do all day??"
"Yes," was his incredulous reply.
She answered, "Well, today I didn't do it."
The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing.
In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door.
He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened.
He was met with a small trickle of water as it made its way out the bathroom door. As he peered inside he found wet towels, scummy soap and more toys strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls.
As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the bed in her pajamas, reading a novel. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went.
He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?"
She again smiled and answered, "You know every day when you come home from work and you ask me what in the world I do all day??"
"Yes," was his incredulous reply.
She answered, "Well, today I didn't do it."
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Huey's Collision Center
Brad put me to work today, I photographed his shop for the new advertising.
I am going to help him make brochures tonight and he will let employees vote on the front page layout tomorrow. He likes to involve all that work there, which is a good thing , it keeps everyone working as a team and feeling important, their opinion matters to Brad and this is a good way to show it.
We still have lots more photos to go through but here are a couple to share.
I am going to help him make brochures tonight and he will let employees vote on the front page layout tomorrow. He likes to involve all that work there, which is a good thing , it keeps everyone working as a team and feeling important, their opinion matters to Brad and this is a good way to show it.
We still have lots more photos to go through but here are a couple to share.
its coming
the time is coming that I can go and spend an entire day in the basement, kids playing, watching tv, playing on the computer, having a snack, entertaining friends, taking a nap, whatever we wish to do. Its almost done, if Brad finds time this week he will complete his tiny items then we can proceed with inspections, Pray it all passes and then move our butts in. We have a few items down there, but we have so much more. I look forward to spreading my junk out, I hate to take a photo of the kids and then later see all this stuff in the background of my photo, it then takes away for me what I was seeing in the first place.
I am funny like that, I see the whole picture, maybe that is me just all the way around, I dont speak details but I see them.
The boys and I are going to set up our hobby room that will consist of craft/office/ and photo studio once daddy says "GO". Oh the fun we will be having, we cant wait, Photos to come soon, once we clean it all up, boy its pretty down there, but a bit dusty/dirty from construction
I am funny like that, I see the whole picture, maybe that is me just all the way around, I dont speak details but I see them.
The boys and I are going to set up our hobby room that will consist of craft/office/ and photo studio once daddy says "GO". Oh the fun we will be having, we cant wait, Photos to come soon, once we clean it all up, boy its pretty down there, but a bit dusty/dirty from construction
morning laugh
One Morning a women car gets a flat on the interstate
The Blonde driver eases it over onto the shoulder of the road, carefully
steps out of the car and opens the trunk
She takes out two cardboard men, unfolds them and stands them at the rear
of the vehicle facing oncoming traffic.
The lifelike cardboard men are in trench coats exposing their nude bodies
and private parts to approaching drivers.
Not surprisingly, the traffic becomes snarled and backed up.
It isn't very long before a police car arrives.
The officer, clearly enraged, approaches the blond of the disabled vehicle
yelling, 'What's going on here?'
'My car broke down, officer' says the woman calmly
'Well, what the hell are these obscene cardboard pictures doing here by the
road?' he asks.
'Hellooooooo!!!!' says the blond. 'Those are my emergency flashers!'
The Blonde driver eases it over onto the shoulder of the road, carefully
steps out of the car and opens the trunk
She takes out two cardboard men, unfolds them and stands them at the rear
of the vehicle facing oncoming traffic.
The lifelike cardboard men are in trench coats exposing their nude bodies
and private parts to approaching drivers.
Not surprisingly, the traffic becomes snarled and backed up.
It isn't very long before a police car arrives.
The officer, clearly enraged, approaches the blond of the disabled vehicle
yelling, 'What's going on here?'
'My car broke down, officer' says the woman calmly
'Well, what the hell are these obscene cardboard pictures doing here by the
road?' he asks.
'Hellooooooo!!!!' says the blond. 'Those are my emergency flashers!'
Friday, August 22, 2008
A photographer is born
Devin loves to take photos any chance he gets and I have been wanting to get him his own toy camera. He will take my tripod and stand behind it saying "CHEESE!"
and trying to photograph with my big camera which makes me oh too nervous and usually a fight insues since I wont let him have free reign of it.
So today we hit the resale for the 3rd day in a row, I promise I will not be going back anymore I have bought enough needed and a few unneeded items. But today we found two toy cameras, one truly a toy, the other a toy that actually takes photos, Devin was sold from a distance when I held it up, He knew immediatly what it was and ran over saying mine and put it around his neck and off he marched.
We put batteries in it so the flash works and yes he sets the flash off while facing the camera to him. After he flashed that sucker about 10 times with mommy's help, I was on the brink of a migrain and he a nervous break down due to his not being able to figure out yet how to set the film dial forward so the flash will go off again. So before I lost my mind I decided to put the camera up and him down for a photographers nap.
Batman at 3 years old
My nephew is turning 3, Ryan loves Spiderman, and now has discovered Batman. It reminds me so much of Brenden, he loved his action heroes, still does to this day even though no longer dresses up like them.
Ryan got a batman costume from his step grandma for his birthday. My sister said he wore it yesterday all day after opening it, didnt want to take it off, then wanted it on when he woke at 4am this morning, then when he woke for the day he told her, "I get to be batman now?", oh Ryan, how sweet he is
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Age 2, here is what I can do
I feed the dogs
let dogs outside and call them in
get out ice cream, scoop, bowl, spoon and start filling my bowl
tell mommy when I poo poo or potty
say thank you and please, even welcome when someone says thank you to me
I sing to certain songs
keep beat to the music that moves me
love to pretend I am a dog, eating off the floor or barking, even licking everyone from time to time
I like to whistle like my mom, though mine are a woo woo sound
love all animals and give hugs to them
take care of kids smaller or same size as me, patting their head or giving them hugs
I hi five, and give knuckles
wave bye bye and say hello to new people and old friends
get out my lawn mower when the neighbors cut their grass
weed eat and blow the grass too
I can manuver my little four wheeler with my feet when I cant make the turn and
steer like a pro on my Big kid four wheeler
I know when I want a drink or a ba ba
and am ready for bed with a whoobie, binki and billow
I love to go bye bye
ask for cookies at the store or a piece of cheese at the meat market
help to carry laundry baskets and roll the towel basket with wheels
load and empty the dryer, even climbing in from time to time
wash and dust floors with mommy or daddy
spray water and wipe down EVERYTHING
can almost make muffins or cinnamon rolls on my own, I get everything out for muffins and cinnamon rolls, and bang the cinnamon roll can on the side of the counter to open them.
If oven is open I know it needs to be closed
I know when something is hot,but sometimes I touch things that are new to me.
I like taking dogs for walks , ernie loves them too
riding on the bike with BB or the four wheeler with mommy and daddy
buckling Buckles and clips are a favorite of mine
crossing my hands across my chest like a hug and passionatly saying "MINE"
running away if I am in trouble , with a smile daring someone to catch me
I sword fight and wrestle with BB or anyone that wants the challenge
I like my shoes to go outside
playing in mommy and daddy's cars
I have found my pockets and like to use them
I help daddy work on construction in our house, using his tools or my own
I love to vacuum and have learned to use the shop vac without being scared
I dont like the dark
I like my milk warm not cold
I like soda, and orange juice when mommy lets me sip on some
I love all kinds of fruits and love to snack on them all day
I like to dance
love the theme song to cops
I dont usually watch tv but I did start watching the wiggles, they are fun to dance to and I have always loved music a lot
love the movie wheels on the bus, of course that is singing too
like to give hugs and kisses to mommy and BB, Daddy needs to shave that hair on his face, but I am learning to kiss him through it.
When Daddy comes in from work I say "Hi Brad"
I will tell you night night when its time for bed
I will laugh at something I think is funny on tv and clap when applause are in session
did I say how I ALWAYS want to go outside, I love to be outside
let dogs outside and call them in
get out ice cream, scoop, bowl, spoon and start filling my bowl
tell mommy when I poo poo or potty
say thank you and please, even welcome when someone says thank you to me
I sing to certain songs
keep beat to the music that moves me
love to pretend I am a dog, eating off the floor or barking, even licking everyone from time to time
I like to whistle like my mom, though mine are a woo woo sound
love all animals and give hugs to them
take care of kids smaller or same size as me, patting their head or giving them hugs
I hi five, and give knuckles
wave bye bye and say hello to new people and old friends
get out my lawn mower when the neighbors cut their grass
weed eat and blow the grass too
I can manuver my little four wheeler with my feet when I cant make the turn and
steer like a pro on my Big kid four wheeler
I know when I want a drink or a ba ba
and am ready for bed with a whoobie, binki and billow
I love to go bye bye
ask for cookies at the store or a piece of cheese at the meat market
help to carry laundry baskets and roll the towel basket with wheels
load and empty the dryer, even climbing in from time to time
wash and dust floors with mommy or daddy
spray water and wipe down EVERYTHING
can almost make muffins or cinnamon rolls on my own, I get everything out for muffins and cinnamon rolls, and bang the cinnamon roll can on the side of the counter to open them.
If oven is open I know it needs to be closed
I know when something is hot,but sometimes I touch things that are new to me.
I like taking dogs for walks , ernie loves them too
riding on the bike with BB or the four wheeler with mommy and daddy
buckling Buckles and clips are a favorite of mine
crossing my hands across my chest like a hug and passionatly saying "MINE"
running away if I am in trouble , with a smile daring someone to catch me
I sword fight and wrestle with BB or anyone that wants the challenge
I like my shoes to go outside
playing in mommy and daddy's cars
I have found my pockets and like to use them
I help daddy work on construction in our house, using his tools or my own
I love to vacuum and have learned to use the shop vac without being scared
I dont like the dark
I like my milk warm not cold
I like soda, and orange juice when mommy lets me sip on some
I love all kinds of fruits and love to snack on them all day
I like to dance
love the theme song to cops
I dont usually watch tv but I did start watching the wiggles, they are fun to dance to and I have always loved music a lot
love the movie wheels on the bus, of course that is singing too
like to give hugs and kisses to mommy and BB, Daddy needs to shave that hair on his face, but I am learning to kiss him through it.
When Daddy comes in from work I say "Hi Brad"
I will tell you night night when its time for bed
I will laugh at something I think is funny on tv and clap when applause are in session
did I say how I ALWAYS want to go outside, I love to be outside
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Morning laugh
I am so laughing my ass off, I am sitting here adding to Devin's list of words he can say, and he is standing up watching the wiggles dancing with his hands in his pockets, and he just fell over sideways , TOO FREAKIN FUNNY
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I can say
Age 2 I can say so many things, here is a growing list
uh oh!
Oh No!
zach
sier (siller)
Lisa
poweder
I jump
fries
more
No
drink
water
donut
mine
gum
pie
fix
come on
ok
Bye Bye
hi
Binki
whobbie
my whobbies
thank you
please
welcome
hey mom
HEY MOM!!!!
ki ki (Kitty)
dog
pickle
off
bang bang
help
yeah
woo hoo
bite
puppy
jump
abbey
carlee
(woof like a dog) that could be like a million words in dog language (HA)
BB
Brad
Da Da
PaPa
Casey
Ernie
Duh DU DUH!
Pooh
Poo Poo
Pee Pee
sup (as in what's up)
MOMMA!
bassen (vaccum)
I got it
ice cream
yogurt
banana
cracker
chip
cheese
it's cold (talking about his ice cream)
ba
movie
sing songs, there were 3 in the bed and the little one said roll over, roll over.
muffins
cookie
outside
shoes
shirt
shorts
socks
RY Ry (cousin Ryan)
Mo Mo (Grandma Mo)
you ok
shoes outside
ernie or casey outside
call for the dogs when they are outside
no no Ernie
there it is
watch out
miley
bay bay (my sisters dog Bailey)
sit
go bye bye
becky
chopper
mary (sisters other dog)
shelby
shannon
BB help (putting towels away), then said thank you
I poo poo (if he potty or poo poo in diaper)
cheese (when taking your picture)
I will be adding to this list, I need to start keep track of what he is saying, there is so much and the day comes and goes and I forget to get it down
uh oh!
Oh No!
zach
sier (siller)
Lisa
poweder
I jump
fries
more
No
drink
water
donut
mine
gum
pie
fix
come on
ok
Bye Bye
hi
Binki
whobbie
my whobbies
thank you
please
welcome
hey mom
HEY MOM!!!!
ki ki (Kitty)
dog
pickle
off
bang bang
help
yeah
woo hoo
bite
puppy
jump
abbey
carlee
(woof like a dog) that could be like a million words in dog language (HA)
BB
Brad
Da Da
PaPa
Casey
Ernie
Duh DU DUH!
Pooh
Poo Poo
Pee Pee
sup (as in what's up)
MOMMA!
bassen (vaccum)
I got it
ice cream
yogurt
banana
cracker
chip
cheese
it's cold (talking about his ice cream)
ba
movie
sing songs, there were 3 in the bed and the little one said roll over, roll over.
muffins
cookie
outside
shoes
shirt
shorts
socks
RY Ry (cousin Ryan)
Mo Mo (Grandma Mo)
you ok
shoes outside
ernie or casey outside
call for the dogs when they are outside
no no Ernie
there it is
watch out
miley
bay bay (my sisters dog Bailey)
sit
go bye bye
becky
chopper
mary (sisters other dog)
shelby
shannon
BB help (putting towels away), then said thank you
I poo poo (if he potty or poo poo in diaper)
cheese (when taking your picture)
I will be adding to this list, I need to start keep track of what he is saying, there is so much and the day comes and goes and I forget to get it down
I can play on my own
I have noticed Devin has slowly been doing a bit more free play, getting something out and not just dumping and throwing around, but actually playing with it for a few moments. That to me is a big step. Devin is so busy all the time. Brenden was too except this is different. Brenden would be contect to watch tv. Devin is content running through the house and making messes or cleaning messes. He just got out the cooties game I got, okay well he is throwing them at the moment, but he was sitting there piecing them together and playing. He is maturing right in front of me.
Yesterday he was playing with a motorcycle for a bit, even played with it again today.
I am thinking a Mr Potato head could be in our future.
I dont like the thought of a million pieces of anything, but I do try to have containers for toys to find homes in to keep them together, then when he finishes playing we pick it up and back to the container and to the closet it goes, okay he has just scooted out the playdough, so its time to hit it.
Yesterday he was playing with a motorcycle for a bit, even played with it again today.
I am thinking a Mr Potato head could be in our future.
I dont like the thought of a million pieces of anything, but I do try to have containers for toys to find homes in to keep them together, then when he finishes playing we pick it up and back to the container and to the closet it goes, okay he has just scooted out the playdough, so its time to hit it.
Monday, August 18, 2008
First day of school complete
Well the first day of school sounds like a success. Brenden had a good first impression of his teachers. He likes people with accents, always has, and his social studies teacher has one, so of course he thinks she is way cool. He believes she may be from England or something.
I will have to find this out.
It was good to see him all smiles and feeling positive.
He has his cousin Shelby in two classes, a friend Daniel in one class, and another court friend in two more classes. There are some other kids he has known for sometime in classes with him as well.
I am praying this is a wonderful year for Brenden and that he matures and comes into his own peacefully.
Lots of Did you knows
.. Scientists say the higher your I.Q. The more you dream.
2. The largest cell in the human body is the female egg.
3.. The smallest is the male sperm.
4.. You use 200 muscles to take one step
5.. The average woman is 5 inches shorter than the average man.
6.. Your big toes have two bones each while the rest have three.
7.. A pair of human feet contain 250,000 sweat glands.
8.. A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball.
9.. The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades.
10.. The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the
Encyclopedia Britannica.
11.. It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your
stomach.
12.. The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds.
13.. Men without hair on their chests are more likely to get cirrhosis
of the liver than men with hair.
14.. At the moment of conception, you spent about half an hour as a
single cell.
15.. There is about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.
16.. Your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a
gallon of water to a boil.
17.. The enamel in your teeth is the hardest substance in your body.
18.. Your teeth start developing (in your gums) 6 months before you
are born.
19.. When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate,
they do the same when you are looking at someone you hate.
20.. Blondes have more hair than dark-haired people.
21.. Your thumb is the same length as your nose.
22.. At this very moment I know full well you are putting this last
fact to the test .. now remove your thumb from your nose and pass this on to the
friends you think might be interested in comparing their thumbs to their noses
as well. You did it -- I KNOW you did !!!!!
2. The largest cell in the human body is the female egg.
3.. The smallest is the male sperm.
4.. You use 200 muscles to take one step
5.. The average woman is 5 inches shorter than the average man.
6.. Your big toes have two bones each while the rest have three.
7.. A pair of human feet contain 250,000 sweat glands.
8.. A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball.
9.. The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades.
10.. The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the
Encyclopedia Britannica.
11.. It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your
stomach.
12.. The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds.
13.. Men without hair on their chests are more likely to get cirrhosis
of the liver than men with hair.
14.. At the moment of conception, you spent about half an hour as a
single cell.
15.. There is about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.
16.. Your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a
gallon of water to a boil.
17.. The enamel in your teeth is the hardest substance in your body.
18.. Your teeth start developing (in your gums) 6 months before you
are born.
19.. When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate,
they do the same when you are looking at someone you hate.
20.. Blondes have more hair than dark-haired people.
21.. Your thumb is the same length as your nose.
22.. At this very moment I know full well you are putting this last
fact to the test .. now remove your thumb from your nose and pass this on to the
friends you think might be interested in comparing their thumbs to their noses
as well. You did it -- I KNOW you did !!!!!
Find your even Steven
I am sooooooo I dont know what. I am not happy, with me.
I am all over the place and I have like all these personalities.
I love my husband and family and my kids and being a mom. Then I feel run down, as though I put so much in to them, or they want so much out of me, I have just been frustrated for some time now and I am in a weird place today, working through this feeling.
I am an extreme person. Seems there is no little of this or little of that,Its alot or none. I think I want to adjust that in my life, So its a goal.
Even out reality
Even out friends and family
even out time for self endulgences
even out temper and patience
even out computer and human contact
keep my mouth shut more, listen more. Do less and let others figure things out, ask for help more often.
I did start this as a place to stop , type those feelings, breath through them and move on.
I just on the way get to leave funny jokes, photos of my life, stories of my kids, inspirations, and whatever else I can share with the blogging club.
Bare with me, its a big journey.......
my church is starting Saturday night service again, I think I might go again.
I am all over the place and I have like all these personalities.
I love my husband and family and my kids and being a mom. Then I feel run down, as though I put so much in to them, or they want so much out of me, I have just been frustrated for some time now and I am in a weird place today, working through this feeling.
I am an extreme person. Seems there is no little of this or little of that,Its alot or none. I think I want to adjust that in my life, So its a goal.
Even out reality
Even out friends and family
even out time for self endulgences
even out temper and patience
even out computer and human contact
keep my mouth shut more, listen more. Do less and let others figure things out, ask for help more often.
I did start this as a place to stop , type those feelings, breath through them and move on.
I just on the way get to leave funny jokes, photos of my life, stories of my kids, inspirations, and whatever else I can share with the blogging club.
Bare with me, its a big journey.......
my church is starting Saturday night service again, I think I might go again.
Did you know
Good Morning Sunshine
Did you know Mt Katahdin in Maine is the first place in the U.S. to get sunlight each morning?
Sunday, August 17, 2008
The Weekend!
This morning I called Danielle, its her birthday and was going to go ahead and meet her with Devin on main street in St Charles, for those that don't know the area it is an old settlement on the Missouri River that is a cobblestone road with shops gallore, our tourist, shopping, atmosphere to take you back, 
not my photos but they give you an idea of what its like at the festival of the little hills
Its all these tents lined up vendors selling everything, so Brad had me leave Devin and I met Danielle and her mom there for the afternoon.
We had such a good time, we bought dip mixes, homemade soap, hand squeezed lemonade, and candles ( I bought coconut, smells like the beach and I dont have to get all hot)
I had a good day, I was able to walk soooo far and had no breathing issues at all, it was AWESOME!
So home I came, stopping to pick up birthday gifts for the nephews, one on each side of the family have birthdays next weekend.
We just finished dinner, I need to finish Brenden's laundry so he can wear a new shirt for his first day of school tomorrow, so exciting.
UGH, Devin was just on the steps talking then I heard all this slamming on the steps, thinking he is falling down them, I turn and Brenden is slamming his hands up them teasing Devin, My heart about came out of my chest. I am going to go regain my composure kids.
not my photos but they give you an idea of what its like at the festival of the little hills
Its all these tents lined up vendors selling everything, so Brad had me leave Devin and I met Danielle and her mom there for the afternoon.
We had such a good time, we bought dip mixes, homemade soap, hand squeezed lemonade, and candles ( I bought coconut, smells like the beach and I dont have to get all hot)
I had a good day, I was able to walk soooo far and had no breathing issues at all, it was AWESOME!
So home I came, stopping to pick up birthday gifts for the nephews, one on each side of the family have birthdays next weekend.
We just finished dinner, I need to finish Brenden's laundry so he can wear a new shirt for his first day of school tomorrow, so exciting.
UGH, Devin was just on the steps talking then I heard all this slamming on the steps, thinking he is falling down them, I turn and Brenden is slamming his hands up them teasing Devin, My heart about came out of my chest. I am going to go regain my composure kids.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Did you know
why a grapefruit is called a grapefruit when they taste nothing like grapes?
Because they grow in clusters the same as grapes do.
Because they grow in clusters the same as grapes do.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Good morning ER
ER visit anyone
So Devin has not been feeling well since Monday, just a fever to start, then we did the Tylenol thing. His fever was breaking through that. We soon moved on to our so loved homeopathy medicine. That we began Tuesday morning after a night of fever, we also called his doctor to bring him in due to the ongoing fever and the Tylenol not working well on it. We had time to take the dog to the vet and run a few errands, and we did all this because Devin was just being quiet and his illness was without any other symptoms. We decided since the homoepathy was holding back his fever that we would not go to the doctor, what were they going to do, he had nothing to show them. He got better and better through out the day, but still crabby. Wednesday was even better, we ran to therapy and went swimming. He was running around back to pooping and going potty too. All was well till a late nap, he woke with a fever and these huge red dots, you would have thought he slept with a mosquito who was determined to give mirrored bites on his neck, forearms, legs, face. There was a slight rash too. So i started taking photos to email our homeopathy doctor, she is out of town but I took a chance she would get her email. Well I never got around to sending the photos, we gave a bath incase it was from the pool, he ate dinner well and was acting better. Bedtime came and it all started again, fever, crabby, restless. It was a night of up and down, this morning after coming to the couches with him he had a rash allllllllllll over. So fearing it could be scarlet fever or strep I sent email to homeopath dr, gave a remedy I felt suitable and headed to ER for a check in. Of course we went there thinking it would be closer and faster than the dr who was not open yet, to pull up and see the helicopter landing, wonderful, sorry for them, but now maybe we should go to the doctor anyway. Well we waited they got us in to the children's ER. They tested and it came back negative for strep, not that he couldn't have it, but no meds, no idea, just virus and take Tylenol and benedryl, well we came home with thoughts of the homeopath we would start him on. The alternative dr had bless her heart gotten my email and emailed back from her vacation confirming my thoughts of what he should take and to be sure he rested and drank and he would work through what she felt was a virus as well.
So this has been our day, watching my poor baby cry out and lay on the couch, we dose him every half hour.
Praying this to leave him alone soon.....
UPDATE
Devin is feeling much better, still bad on appetite but no fever this morning and rash is prevalent though not as irritating to him.
Thanks to a experience mommy with this rash, the suggestion was that it could be fifths disease http://health.utah.gov/epi/fact_sheets/fifths.html
way to go smart mommy, I am off to research the homeopath and 5th's disease, probably same suggestions as to what I am already supporting him with, but its nice to stay informed.
so yup, Belladonna is a recommendation, we are already giving it.
So Devin has not been feeling well since Monday, just a fever to start, then we did the Tylenol thing. His fever was breaking through that. We soon moved on to our so loved homeopathy medicine. That we began Tuesday morning after a night of fever, we also called his doctor to bring him in due to the ongoing fever and the Tylenol not working well on it. We had time to take the dog to the vet and run a few errands, and we did all this because Devin was just being quiet and his illness was without any other symptoms. We decided since the homoepathy was holding back his fever that we would not go to the doctor, what were they going to do, he had nothing to show them. He got better and better through out the day, but still crabby. Wednesday was even better, we ran to therapy and went swimming. He was running around back to pooping and going potty too. All was well till a late nap, he woke with a fever and these huge red dots, you would have thought he slept with a mosquito who was determined to give mirrored bites on his neck, forearms, legs, face. There was a slight rash too. So i started taking photos to email our homeopathy doctor, she is out of town but I took a chance she would get her email. Well I never got around to sending the photos, we gave a bath incase it was from the pool, he ate dinner well and was acting better. Bedtime came and it all started again, fever, crabby, restless. It was a night of up and down, this morning after coming to the couches with him he had a rash allllllllllll over. So fearing it could be scarlet fever or strep I sent email to homeopath dr, gave a remedy I felt suitable and headed to ER for a check in. Of course we went there thinking it would be closer and faster than the dr who was not open yet, to pull up and see the helicopter landing, wonderful, sorry for them, but now maybe we should go to the doctor anyway. Well we waited they got us in to the children's ER. They tested and it came back negative for strep, not that he couldn't have it, but no meds, no idea, just virus and take Tylenol and benedryl, well we came home with thoughts of the homeopath we would start him on. The alternative dr had bless her heart gotten my email and emailed back from her vacation confirming my thoughts of what he should take and to be sure he rested and drank and he would work through what she felt was a virus as well.
So this has been our day, watching my poor baby cry out and lay on the couch, we dose him every half hour.
Praying this to leave him alone soon.....
UPDATE
Devin is feeling much better, still bad on appetite but no fever this morning and rash is prevalent though not as irritating to him.
Thanks to a experience mommy with this rash, the suggestion was that it could be fifths disease http://health.utah.gov/epi/fact_sheets/fifths.html
way to go smart mommy, I am off to research the homeopath and 5th's disease, probably same suggestions as to what I am already supporting him with, but its nice to stay informed.
so yup, Belladonna is a recommendation, we are already giving it.
Physical Therapy anyone?
Brenden started his physical therapy, Devin and I waited this time in the little area since he was only going to be 30 minutes, Devin decided he need to photograph his time there, so this was physical therapy through my eyes
and Devin's eyes
and Devin's eyes
I think I want to be a Pastry Chef
RIGHT ON!!!!!!!
Brenden has been talking a bit about things he may like to do when he grows up.
First he said a chef, we you have to love to eat to do that, well atleast be willing to try food, Brenden is picky, So he could be a picky chef right?
He wanted to learn to cook, "mom find some recipes for kids" he states. Well I had some anyway and just had not dug them out, till yesterday. He went to the first recipe and said he was ready to make chocolate octopus', these are cookies that look like octopus, you know the recipe with the pretty photo of the perfect cookies.
So I had him make his list and check our pantry for the items needed and mark what was left. He, on his own since I was caring for a still battling some type of virus Devin and what not able to help him much, took off making his cookies.
All said and done, he did a great job, the cookies were good and maybe not picture perfect but they were yummy. Wonder what he will tackle next. He says he will be making a birthday cake for his dad this year..... He is so precious!
Brenden has been talking a bit about things he may like to do when he grows up.
First he said a chef, we you have to love to eat to do that, well atleast be willing to try food, Brenden is picky, So he could be a picky chef right?
He wanted to learn to cook, "mom find some recipes for kids" he states. Well I had some anyway and just had not dug them out, till yesterday. He went to the first recipe and said he was ready to make chocolate octopus', these are cookies that look like octopus, you know the recipe with the pretty photo of the perfect cookies.
So I had him make his list and check our pantry for the items needed and mark what was left. He, on his own since I was caring for a still battling some type of virus Devin and what not able to help him much, took off making his cookies.
All said and done, he did a great job, the cookies were good and maybe not picture perfect but they were yummy. Wonder what he will tackle next. He says he will be making a birthday cake for his dad this year..... He is so precious!
Thought for the day
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it
He sends you flowers every spring.
He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!
God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
Read this line very slowly and let it sink in...
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it
He sends you flowers every spring.
He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!
God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
Read this line very slowly and let it sink in...
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it
Find a penny pick it up, then all day you'll have good luck and more
and more
always heard that saying, then I have to say usually if I see a penny I think, a penny could be the difference in a purchase, a total, the next step. I keep them, spend them, they are not trash. Then I got this email and it reminded me a penny could be so much more, here is an excerpt from the email
Read what is on a penny, it says many things, but most important it says what.
'In God we Trust?' 'Yes!' 'And... ?' 'And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him. Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as my response to God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!
always heard that saying, then I have to say usually if I see a penny I think, a penny could be the difference in a purchase, a total, the next step. I keep them, spend them, they are not trash. Then I got this email and it reminded me a penny could be so much more, here is an excerpt from the email
Read what is on a penny, it says many things, but most important it says what.
'In God we Trust?' 'Yes!' 'And... ?' 'And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him. Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as my response to God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
To you amazing, phenomenal women
Since I know so many amazing women, I want to dedicate something to you
PHENOMENAL WOMAN
by Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies
I'm not cute or built to suit a model's fashion size
But when I start to tell them
They think I'm telling lies.
I say
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips
The stride of my steps
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please
And to a man
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees
Then they swarm around me
A hive of honey bees.
I say
It's the fire in my eyes
And the flash of my teeth
The swing of my waist
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say
It's in the arch of my back
The sun of my smile
The ride of my breasts
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say
It's in the click of my heels
The bend of my hair
The palm of my hand
The need for my care.
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
PHENOMENAL WOMAN
by Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies
I'm not cute or built to suit a model's fashion size
But when I start to tell them
They think I'm telling lies.
I say
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips
The stride of my steps
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please
And to a man
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees
Then they swarm around me
A hive of honey bees.
I say
It's the fire in my eyes
And the flash of my teeth
The swing of my waist
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say
It's in the arch of my back
The sun of my smile
The ride of my breasts
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say
It's in the click of my heels
The bend of my hair
The palm of my hand
The need for my care.
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
What a long night
Devin still didnt feel well all night, he ran 102-103.6 fever, I usually let my kids run fevers, till they hit 102. Well this fever was breaking through the tylenol. I think he did better with Ibuprophen. So I dont think I slept a full hour last night, it was a ton of cat naps, between his whining, crying out, fever sweating, or whatever woke me. I was soooo tired this morning, but we had to take Casey to get stitches out, my dogs have been out of food for 2 days, we needed more tylenol, and we had a paycheck that was sitting since last week waiting for deposit. Brenden helped out with the errands. On the way out we called the Dr to ask about Devin's fever, of course they want you to come in, so they can more than likely do nothing. After being out for 1 1/2 hours Devin seemed to be holding the fever at bay. So I called to cancel his appointment. We finished our errands and headed home. He has been doing well, I did start him on a homeopath this morning so either the change in fever reducer or homeopath, either way he is improving, a bit craby still and wanting to be held now and then, the fever has not come back full strength.
He has even doctoring his baby now, and bringing me the temp gauge to check him, Nope no fever Devin. And this baby, a bump on the ankle
a shot,no fever,
and a cure for talking too much
she is on her way.
I still have not taken a nap, which will catch up to me later, I have two clients at 3, color cut, and a cut. Tonight I have a funeral for a client who was 90, she was amazing, a softball hall of fame inducte even, Isabel passed away on Sunday. I have then another haircut to tend to by 7.
Not sure how to swing it all when Brad comes home by 6:30 if I am lucky, I still have to work this out huh.
I have been getting my pile together
, there is a huge, I mean HUGE resale once a year, well maybe its twice anyway I am participating this go around, I didnt think I had much, turns out I was wrong, Devin doesnt play with many items, so I can send them packing, Well Devin is jumping in front of me with ice cream, I better go I guess.
He has even doctoring his baby now, and bringing me the temp gauge to check him, Nope no fever Devin. And this baby, a bump on the ankle
a shot,no fever,
and a cure for talking too much
she is on her way.
I still have not taken a nap, which will catch up to me later, I have two clients at 3, color cut, and a cut. Tonight I have a funeral for a client who was 90, she was amazing, a softball hall of fame inducte even, Isabel passed away on Sunday. I have then another haircut to tend to by 7.
Not sure how to swing it all when Brad comes home by 6:30 if I am lucky, I still have to work this out huh.
I have been getting my pile together
, there is a huge, I mean HUGE resale once a year, well maybe its twice anyway I am participating this go around, I didnt think I had much, turns out I was wrong, Devin doesnt play with many items, so I can send them packing, Well Devin is jumping in front of me with ice cream, I better go I guess.
Monday, August 11, 2008
How fun is this going to be
So I was just downloading some photos on to my lap top and I plug in the camera and hit the button, oh no, wrong button, but this little box pops up and I was messing with it , it looks like my lcd display, so I am clicking on stuff and click the camera button, and snap
,
it takes a picture
HA, how fun is this going to be. I probably would have known more if I would read manuals huh!
Devin is in bed not feeling so well, teeth maybe, feverish, most definitly. So I am playing on the computer each time he passes out. Poor kid!
,
it takes a picture
HA, how fun is this going to be. I probably would have known more if I would read manuals huh!
Devin is in bed not feeling so well, teeth maybe, feverish, most definitly. So I am playing on the computer each time he passes out. Poor kid!
The weekend
BEAUTIFUL weather, how lucky we are, except I have these new allergies, soooo kickin my butts chickies.
I have a call in to my homeopath Doc, I will go see her next week to find out what is in the air that clogs my chest every time we have a weather shift.
Maybe its mold, who knows
so anyway Friday weeeeee um, I forget, thats odd, maybe I will remember later
Saturday Devin woke us early, I shopped at garage sales, Uncle Tim came over for guitar lessons and nephew Gavin played with Devin,
then that evening Becky and Chopper came for dinner, Devin and Brenden were playing on the floor with Becky, Devin was trying to have her as his girlfriend or something
I have to get those photos and video up, it was so incredibly funny, maybe part of it was illegal on Devin He was being a Brut to Becky, demanding her to lay down, pushing her down, and pulling her hair so her head was on the carpet, at one point he was spanking her with a kiddie broom handle, that kid. She was laughing about it though so it was all good. We sat outside then for a little bit, Chopper got his Harley out to wash it and ended up taking Becky and Devin for a ride since Devin is so scared of how loud it is he would not ride without Becky holding him.
They went so slow I thought they would never get down our street, But he loved it, arms tight around Becky he wanted to go again.
Sunday we were up and moving early, Brad finished the cable install downstairs and put up our tv, OMG, WE are soooo excited
. We ate dinner at Becky and Chopper's this time, it was delicious. Brenden stayed all night at my brothers house, he loves being with his cousins. Aunt Kristy just called and she is taking Brenden and the kids swimming today after having lunch at McDonalds.
OH< Friday just came to me, I sat outside with kids and Becky, Brenden skated on his inline skates
and Devin put on BB's snow galoshes
since there were no skates for him.
The boys rode Devin's toy four wheeler
and When Brad got in he and BB played a bit of basketball.
It was not too thrilling, but a good weekend to say the least.
I have a call in to my homeopath Doc, I will go see her next week to find out what is in the air that clogs my chest every time we have a weather shift.
Maybe its mold, who knows
so anyway Friday weeeeee um, I forget, thats odd, maybe I will remember later
Saturday Devin woke us early, I shopped at garage sales, Uncle Tim came over for guitar lessons and nephew Gavin played with Devin,
then that evening Becky and Chopper came for dinner, Devin and Brenden were playing on the floor with Becky, Devin was trying to have her as his girlfriend or something
I have to get those photos and video up, it was so incredibly funny, maybe part of it was illegal on Devin He was being a Brut to Becky, demanding her to lay down, pushing her down, and pulling her hair so her head was on the carpet, at one point he was spanking her with a kiddie broom handle, that kid. She was laughing about it though so it was all good. We sat outside then for a little bit, Chopper got his Harley out to wash it and ended up taking Becky and Devin for a ride since Devin is so scared of how loud it is he would not ride without Becky holding him.
They went so slow I thought they would never get down our street, But he loved it, arms tight around Becky he wanted to go again.
Sunday we were up and moving early, Brad finished the cable install downstairs and put up our tv, OMG, WE are soooo excited
. We ate dinner at Becky and Chopper's this time, it was delicious. Brenden stayed all night at my brothers house, he loves being with his cousins. Aunt Kristy just called and she is taking Brenden and the kids swimming today after having lunch at McDonalds.
OH< Friday just came to me, I sat outside with kids and Becky, Brenden skated on his inline skates
and Devin put on BB's snow galoshes
since there were no skates for him.
The boys rode Devin's toy four wheeler
and When Brad got in he and BB played a bit of basketball.
It was not too thrilling, but a good weekend to say the least.
30 Day challenge
In case you're not familiar with this challenge, you can go to www.reviveourhearts.com and click on "30 Day Challenges"
the husband challenge
* You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband.
* Say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband!
Okay so here's the deal, someone just reminded me about this challenge from reading her blog. I tried this after a friend suggested it some time ago. I was like ok I will try it out and see. I hate to complain about my husband he truly is an awesome person. He has been through alot over the last few years, this would bring positive to his being, that would be so good for him.
Oh and one more thing if you don't know Brad than you don't know his personality can be bigger than his 6'2" stature.
So most things he says are with personality, wit, dry sense of humor at times, full of it all the time. Life is a smile to Brad, not that we can always muster one up.
Day 1
Brad walks in the door from a hard day at work, we are in the kitchen as usual when he walks in and after a few moments I say something like, "Brad I just wanted to let you know that you are a great dad, and husband and I feel blessed that you are in my life", he looks up and says as he is slapping his hands on the table, "WELL, its about time you realized that Lisa, this is a great day, I am just so happy you have FINALLY come to this realization" I thought OH NO , what have I just done.
about 30 minutes later he is looking at me smiling, I said "WHAT",
"Well I am just so happy you truly realize your the luckiest girl, this is just the best day".
The challenge ended right there!
So now reading today about it again, I wonder if I should try it again, maybe I won't be soooo obvious about it though huh!
the husband challenge
* You can't say anything negative about your husband ...to your husband...or to anyone else, about your husband.
* Say something that you admire or appreciate about your husband...to your husband...and to someone else, about your husband!
Okay so here's the deal, someone just reminded me about this challenge from reading her blog. I tried this after a friend suggested it some time ago. I was like ok I will try it out and see. I hate to complain about my husband he truly is an awesome person. He has been through alot over the last few years, this would bring positive to his being, that would be so good for him.
Oh and one more thing if you don't know Brad than you don't know his personality can be bigger than his 6'2" stature.
So most things he says are with personality, wit, dry sense of humor at times, full of it all the time. Life is a smile to Brad, not that we can always muster one up.
Day 1
Brad walks in the door from a hard day at work, we are in the kitchen as usual when he walks in and after a few moments I say something like, "Brad I just wanted to let you know that you are a great dad, and husband and I feel blessed that you are in my life", he looks up and says as he is slapping his hands on the table, "WELL, its about time you realized that Lisa, this is a great day, I am just so happy you have FINALLY come to this realization" I thought OH NO , what have I just done.
about 30 minutes later he is looking at me smiling, I said "WHAT",
"Well I am just so happy you truly realize your the luckiest girl, this is just the best day".
The challenge ended right there!
So now reading today about it again, I wonder if I should try it again, maybe I won't be soooo obvious about it though huh!
Did you know
so I feel like I am surrounded by little tid bits of facts everyday that make me go
"really" so I thought as I come across them I would start posting and maybe you will say various things like, You're a dork, really, I knew that, I didn'y know that, I feel smarter, thats awesome, or thats 2 seconds of my life I will never get back..............
so today
did you know
A great big 70 lb octopus can squeeze through a 2 inch hole because it has no backbone!
"really" so I thought as I come across them I would start posting and maybe you will say various things like, You're a dork, really, I knew that, I didn'y know that, I feel smarter, thats awesome, or thats 2 seconds of my life I will never get back..............
so today
did you know
A great big 70 lb octopus can squeeze through a 2 inch hole because it has no backbone!
Be inspired, everyday!
“Within you is a tool box—a box of possibility and hope. There you will find principles that will transform your life. What do you have in your tool box? And what practices can you use to put these principles into action?”
~Greg Barrette
~Greg Barrette
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Chopper the shopper
Devin woke us super early today.
With waking early I was able to hit a few garage sales, Brenden's original idea, but do you think he got up to go with me? Nope is right. So I ventured out on my own, 1st stop tech decks and cootie game for grand total of $.75
2nd stop nothing, 3rd two new dvd's, Wedding singer, Superstar, and VHS Coyote Ugly, grand total $4.50 4th stop a huge car rug for $6 5th stop, huge moving sale, and this lady you could tell was a big shopper. There was so much stuff they had the sale in their basement and furniture throughout her upstairs, but I passed on her prices.
On the way out I ran into my neighbor, we nicknamed him Chopper, and now knowing how much he shops, we call him Chopper the Shopper. He is the guy that the day after Thanksgiving 4am is in the court car running waiting for us girls to come out and shop with him.
Last year I passed on going for one having the little one and we have so much going on around here and two I only went for the fun of watching Chopper battle women for items he really didn't need. One year he was out for this portable dvd player, he took off when the doors opened and later came walking up to us with 2 of those players saying I had to fight some lady off but I got em. Chopper why did you get 2 dvd's, well you never know Lisa. He says " I cant take my money with me when I go", we say those that die with the most toys wins! He is always crakin us up with something he is doing.
Yesterday he got home and said he had gotten some watermelons, I said "what did you get 300", he said, "No", like I was some smart ass, I got 3!" DUH! "What are you going to do with 3 HUGE watermelons?" "I'm going to cut them up and eat em", I asked "what in a contest, holy crap" So I guess we will be eating watermelon tonight till be burst.
We are bar b queing with them tonight. Burgers and brauts baby!
I made homemade salsa this morning, YUMMY! So I am off for a quick rest now.
Brenden is finishing up his lesson with Uncle Tim, Uncle Tim by the way was playing a song that was driving me nuts, I knew what it was but could not think of the words, he finally helped me out, More than words by Extreme...
With waking early I was able to hit a few garage sales, Brenden's original idea, but do you think he got up to go with me? Nope is right. So I ventured out on my own, 1st stop tech decks and cootie game for grand total of $.75
2nd stop nothing, 3rd two new dvd's, Wedding singer, Superstar, and VHS Coyote Ugly, grand total $4.50 4th stop a huge car rug for $6 5th stop, huge moving sale, and this lady you could tell was a big shopper. There was so much stuff they had the sale in their basement and furniture throughout her upstairs, but I passed on her prices.
On the way out I ran into my neighbor, we nicknamed him Chopper, and now knowing how much he shops, we call him Chopper the Shopper. He is the guy that the day after Thanksgiving 4am is in the court car running waiting for us girls to come out and shop with him.
Last year I passed on going for one having the little one and we have so much going on around here and two I only went for the fun of watching Chopper battle women for items he really didn't need. One year he was out for this portable dvd player, he took off when the doors opened and later came walking up to us with 2 of those players saying I had to fight some lady off but I got em. Chopper why did you get 2 dvd's, well you never know Lisa. He says " I cant take my money with me when I go", we say those that die with the most toys wins! He is always crakin us up with something he is doing.
Yesterday he got home and said he had gotten some watermelons, I said "what did you get 300", he said, "No", like I was some smart ass, I got 3!" DUH! "What are you going to do with 3 HUGE watermelons?" "I'm going to cut them up and eat em", I asked "what in a contest, holy crap" So I guess we will be eating watermelon tonight till be burst.
We are bar b queing with them tonight. Burgers and brauts baby!
I made homemade salsa this morning, YUMMY! So I am off for a quick rest now.
Brenden is finishing up his lesson with Uncle Tim, Uncle Tim by the way was playing a song that was driving me nuts, I knew what it was but could not think of the words, he finally helped me out, More than words by Extreme...
Friday, August 08, 2008
thought for the day
The PAST HAS NO POWER and the FUTURE IS CHANGEABLE
The POWER is in THIS MOMENT and in YOU
CHOOSE NOW TO LOOK FOR AND ACCEPT THE GOOD IN EVERYTHING
The POWER is in THIS MOMENT and in YOU
CHOOSE NOW TO LOOK FOR AND ACCEPT THE GOOD IN EVERYTHING
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Praise God update
I just got a call from special services at our school administrative offices, they are going to put an AED, defibrillator, in Brenden's school at our request.
This is so exciting for us. The school has been asking for one and obviously has not received one. So they called and said to find out what one they should be purchasing and they would start the process and get staff trained on it. Thank you Jesus!!!!
Now Brenden can take P.E. again......
This is so exciting for us. The school has been asking for one and obviously has not received one. So they called and said to find out what one they should be purchasing and they would start the process and get staff trained on it. Thank you Jesus!!!!
Now Brenden can take P.E. again......
Zoo trip with Big Daddy
Are we lucky ducks or what. We planned a zoo trip last week and postponed it so Brad could take a morning off and venture out with us. Well today was the planned day. God blessed us with BEAUTIFUL weather. I had no symptoms while we were out so we were able to see what we wanted to till the kids were pooped.
We did the children's zoo, River's Edge, Bears, and Penguins.
The kids fell asleep on the way home and Brad and I got to spend a little time together, I convinced him stay home the rest of the day, He needs a break from work.
I left him sitting on the couch finishing his soup watching some tv.
It was a great day
Here are a couple shots
the rest can be seen by copy and paste link below in your web browswer
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A day without laughter is a day wasted
A WOMAN was flying from Seattle to San Francisco. Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes.
Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind. The man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her Seeing Eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight.
He could also tell she had flown this very flight before be cause the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, "Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?" The blind lady replied, "No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like to stretch his legs."
Picture this:
All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a Seeing Eye dog!
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Wonder, by Natalie Merchant
I wanted to clear some of my songs, this one included, but I cant bring myself to do it until yall know why I had this song on my list, I said a time ago that I was going to comment on why I have the songs picked on my list. I didnt do it since I was picking so many for so many reasons.
This was the song Brad said reminded him of me, this was while I was pregnant with Brenden and we had found out about my heart.
Once I heard it, well it made me feel so special, I didnt think good things about myself all the time, so it felt awesome for him to gift this song to me.
Wonder"
Doctors have come from distant cities
Just to see me
Stand over my bed
Disbelieving what they're seeing
They say I must be one of the wonders
Of god's own creation
And as far as they can see they can offer
No explanation
Newspapers ask intimate questions
Want confessions
They reach into my head
To steal the glory of my story
They say I must be one of the wonders
Of god's own creation
And as far as they can see they can offer
No explanation
O, I believe
Fate smiled and destiny
Laughed as she came to my cradle
Know this child will be able
Laughed as my body she lifted
Know this child will be gifted
With love, with patience and with faith
She'll make her way
People see me
I'm a challenge to your balance
I'm over your heads
How I confound you and astound you
To know I must be one of the wonders
Of god's own creation
And as far as you can see you can offer me
No explanation
O, I believe
Fate smiled and destiny
Laughed as she came to my cradle
Know this child will be able
Laughed as she came to my mother
Know this child will not suffer
Laughed as my body she lifted
Know this child will be gifted
With love, with patience and with faith
She'll make her way
This was the song Brad said reminded him of me, this was while I was pregnant with Brenden and we had found out about my heart.
Once I heard it, well it made me feel so special, I didnt think good things about myself all the time, so it felt awesome for him to gift this song to me.
Wonder"
Doctors have come from distant cities
Just to see me
Stand over my bed
Disbelieving what they're seeing
They say I must be one of the wonders
Of god's own creation
And as far as they can see they can offer
No explanation
Newspapers ask intimate questions
Want confessions
They reach into my head
To steal the glory of my story
They say I must be one of the wonders
Of god's own creation
And as far as they can see they can offer
No explanation
O, I believe
Fate smiled and destiny
Laughed as she came to my cradle
Know this child will be able
Laughed as my body she lifted
Know this child will be gifted
With love, with patience and with faith
She'll make her way
People see me
I'm a challenge to your balance
I'm over your heads
How I confound you and astound you
To know I must be one of the wonders
Of god's own creation
And as far as you can see you can offer me
No explanation
O, I believe
Fate smiled and destiny
Laughed as she came to my cradle
Know this child will be able
Laughed as she came to my mother
Know this child will not suffer
Laughed as my body she lifted
Know this child will be gifted
With love, with patience and with faith
She'll make her way
They call me Stretch T Risenhoover
The T is for Trouble,
Ever wonder if you child is the off spring of Stretch Armstrong or Elasta girl for those that don't remember Mr Armstrong. While I am typing you he just handed me his brother new calculator that was at the back of the counter, so it was on a planning desk, but come
the
frick
on!
I NEED A VACATION, no I need a shelf, 6 ft high around my entire house. I made this request last night to Brad, he thought I was nuts, well I need him to have 1 week alone with this little booger and he would be cutting a tree down to start those damn shelves.
Earlier I was searching online, trying to find Devin his own table and chairs to eat at. He comes in with this big cup and I hear ice and water in it, thinking he got it himself, and HOW did he do that without my hearing it, I grab it and look up to see the fish water clarifier on the table, lid off!!!!!!!!!!!
I yell to Brenden who said it was his water and he had left it on the back of the counter, which should have been out of reach, yea right!
Well Devin had pulled a wood tray to the edge of the counter got the fish water stuff and the cup and who knows from there, I figure his water was clean and clear of chlorine.
We moved all those items a few moments ago.
This week he has taken to ripping all his shirts off their hangers in the closet,this along with previously dumping out all his match box cars, playdough, rice/sand bin (no sand), getting food out of trash that he doesnt think I should have thrown away, getting his own fruit out of frig and running through house eating it, getting ice cream out of freezer, scoop and bowl to help himself. I lock my frig/freezer by the way with a belt clasp from his high chair, entrance is made if you forget to put it on or you are trying to cook and get in and out of the frig. He will get in there and you dont see him, you just see frig open and hear, "No, No, No" as he is trying to figure out what he will eat.
As funny as this child is, HE IS MAKING ME SOOOOOO TIRED. He is non stop some days, and today is one of those days. He makes a mess, then he wants to clean it, that is another mess of vaccum pieces, and whatever else he thinks he needs to get it all picked up. He is in his room now, playing a game last I saw of him, I better go look huh!
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
what a busy day
our day started at the orthopedic with the kids, Brenden and Devin both have issues with running, Brenden being checked on before and nothing coming of it except he needs to stretch everyday, does he you ask, NO!.
Devin now running trips and down he goes, so I thought well lets get them both checked out again. Brenden needs physical therapy, ongoing, to keep his legs loose as he grows, by the way we found out with xrays that he has the room of a 10 year old in his growth plates, meaning his has LOTS to grow. We knew he would be tall like Brad. Devin's hips are rotated.
He does not sit cross legged, he sits like a W, we had always noticed it but thought nothing much about it, I would turn his legs to sit him like a butterfly, but one leg would usually make its way back out, then he has one leg that turns in a bit. One of his legs turns in a bit too, he said it was twisted, but this too will straighten out in time. When all is said and done he will be fine.
Both kids have planovalgus, meaning flat feet or fallen arches, the inserts will help that out.
Then we made our way to school registration, we got things squared away and began educating some of the staff about Brenden and I and the heart condition we bear. We will set up to meet with his team of teachers so they are well informed during the first week of school.
I came home and also contacted the president of the HCM association. She gave me some great tips and information regarding Brenden,his activities,and Physical Education classes in the future.
I am also working on trying to get a defibrillator into the school.
We then had to return phone calls, we found out yesterday that Brad's dad, Bob, who lives in Indiana, was having Chest pains on Monday and finally was convinced to go in to get checked out in the afternoon, after tests and an over night stay with a stress test this morning, they found blockage all over his heart. He had 2 stints put in today and will have 3 areas checked in 6 months for more stints. He is feeling fine, but tired, this was a big scare obviously and we hate to live so far from him, once he is well rested a visit will be in order I am sure.
Keep him in your prayers Please.
Devin now running trips and down he goes, so I thought well lets get them both checked out again. Brenden needs physical therapy, ongoing, to keep his legs loose as he grows, by the way we found out with xrays that he has the room of a 10 year old in his growth plates, meaning his has LOTS to grow. We knew he would be tall like Brad. Devin's hips are rotated.
He does not sit cross legged, he sits like a W, we had always noticed it but thought nothing much about it, I would turn his legs to sit him like a butterfly, but one leg would usually make its way back out, then he has one leg that turns in a bit. One of his legs turns in a bit too, he said it was twisted, but this too will straighten out in time. When all is said and done he will be fine.
Both kids have planovalgus, meaning flat feet or fallen arches, the inserts will help that out.
Then we made our way to school registration, we got things squared away and began educating some of the staff about Brenden and I and the heart condition we bear. We will set up to meet with his team of teachers so they are well informed during the first week of school.
I came home and also contacted the president of the HCM association. She gave me some great tips and information regarding Brenden,his activities,and Physical Education classes in the future.
I am also working on trying to get a defibrillator into the school.
We then had to return phone calls, we found out yesterday that Brad's dad, Bob, who lives in Indiana, was having Chest pains on Monday and finally was convinced to go in to get checked out in the afternoon, after tests and an over night stay with a stress test this morning, they found blockage all over his heart. He had 2 stints put in today and will have 3 areas checked in 6 months for more stints. He is feeling fine, but tired, this was a big scare obviously and we hate to live so far from him, once he is well rested a visit will be in order I am sure.
Keep him in your prayers Please.
Monday, August 04, 2008
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Educating you about Brenden and I
Cardiomyopathy is an ongoing disease process that damages the muscle wall of the lower chambers of the heart. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a form of cardiomyopathy in which the walls of the heart's chambers thicken abnormally. Other names for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis and asymmetrical septal hypertrophy.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually appears in young people, often in athletes. For this reason it is sometimes called athletic heart muscle disease. However, people of any age can develop hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Often there are no symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Sudden death can occur, caused by a heart arrhythmia. The American Heart Association reports that 36% of young athletes who die suddenly have probable or definite hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the result of abnormal growth of the heart muscle cells. The wall between the heart's chambers (the septum) may become so thickened that it blocks the flow of blood through the lower left chamber (left ventricle). The thickened wall may push on the heart valve between the two left heart chambers (mitral valve), making it leaky. The thickened muscle walls also prevent the heart from stretching as much as it should to fill with blood.
Causes and symptoms
The cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is not known. In about one-half of cases, the disease is inherited. An abnormal gene has been identified in these patients. In cases that are not hereditary, a gene that was normal at birth may later become abnormal.
Often people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have no symptoms. Unfortunately, the first sign of the condition may be sudden death caused by an abnormal heart rhythm. When symptoms do appear, they include shortness of breath on exertion, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, and chest pain.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is based on the patient's symptoms (if any), a complete physical examination, and tests that detect abnormalities of the heart chambers. Usually, there is an abnormal heart murmur that worsens with the Valsalva maneuver. The electrocardiogram (ECG), which provides a record of electrical changes in the heart muscle during the heartbeat, also is typically abnormal.
Sometimes, a routine chest x ray may show that the heart is enlarged. Echocardiography, a procedure that produces images of the heart's structure, is usually done. These images can show if the heart wall is thickened and if there are any abnormalities of the heart valves.
Treatment
Treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually consists of taking medicines and restricting strenuous exercise. Drugs called beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are usually prescribed. Beta blockers reduce the force of the heart's contractions. Calcium channel blockers can help improve the flexibility of the heart muscle walls, allowing them to stretch more. Antiarrhythmic drugs may also be given to prevent abnormal heart rhythms.
Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are also told to avoid strenuous exercise to reduce the risk of passing out or sudden death.
In some cases, if the medications do not help relieve symptoms, surgery may help. In an operation called myotomy-myectomy a piece of the septum is removed to improve blood flow through the heart chamber.
Some patients have pacemakers and/or defibrillators implanted to help control the heart rate and rhythm. Pacemakers and defibrillators provide electrical impulses to the heart, which can return the heart beat to a normal rhythm.
If these treatment methods fail and a patient develops heart failure, a heart transplant may be necessary.
Prognosis
Some people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may not have obstructed blood flow and may never experience symptoms. Others may only experience mild symptoms. With treatment, symptoms may improve. In some patients, the disease may progress to heart failure.
Prevention
While hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cannot be prevented, precautionary measures may prevent sudden deaths. Anyone planning to take part in a program of strenuous competitive exercise should have a checkup by a physician first. A physical examination before athletic participation can usually, but not always, detect conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Anyone who experiences symptoms of shortness of breath, tiredness, or fainting with exercise should see a physician
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually appears in young people, often in athletes. For this reason it is sometimes called athletic heart muscle disease. However, people of any age can develop hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Often there are no symptoms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Sudden death can occur, caused by a heart arrhythmia. The American Heart Association reports that 36% of young athletes who die suddenly have probable or definite hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the result of abnormal growth of the heart muscle cells. The wall between the heart's chambers (the septum) may become so thickened that it blocks the flow of blood through the lower left chamber (left ventricle). The thickened wall may push on the heart valve between the two left heart chambers (mitral valve), making it leaky. The thickened muscle walls also prevent the heart from stretching as much as it should to fill with blood.
Causes and symptoms
The cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is not known. In about one-half of cases, the disease is inherited. An abnormal gene has been identified in these patients. In cases that are not hereditary, a gene that was normal at birth may later become abnormal.
Often people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have no symptoms. Unfortunately, the first sign of the condition may be sudden death caused by an abnormal heart rhythm. When symptoms do appear, they include shortness of breath on exertion, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, and chest pain.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is based on the patient's symptoms (if any), a complete physical examination, and tests that detect abnormalities of the heart chambers. Usually, there is an abnormal heart murmur that worsens with the Valsalva maneuver. The electrocardiogram (ECG), which provides a record of electrical changes in the heart muscle during the heartbeat, also is typically abnormal.
Sometimes, a routine chest x ray may show that the heart is enlarged. Echocardiography, a procedure that produces images of the heart's structure, is usually done. These images can show if the heart wall is thickened and if there are any abnormalities of the heart valves.
Treatment
Treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy usually consists of taking medicines and restricting strenuous exercise. Drugs called beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are usually prescribed. Beta blockers reduce the force of the heart's contractions. Calcium channel blockers can help improve the flexibility of the heart muscle walls, allowing them to stretch more. Antiarrhythmic drugs may also be given to prevent abnormal heart rhythms.
Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are also told to avoid strenuous exercise to reduce the risk of passing out or sudden death.
In some cases, if the medications do not help relieve symptoms, surgery may help. In an operation called myotomy-myectomy a piece of the septum is removed to improve blood flow through the heart chamber.
Some patients have pacemakers and/or defibrillators implanted to help control the heart rate and rhythm. Pacemakers and defibrillators provide electrical impulses to the heart, which can return the heart beat to a normal rhythm.
If these treatment methods fail and a patient develops heart failure, a heart transplant may be necessary.
Prognosis
Some people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may not have obstructed blood flow and may never experience symptoms. Others may only experience mild symptoms. With treatment, symptoms may improve. In some patients, the disease may progress to heart failure.
Prevention
While hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cannot be prevented, precautionary measures may prevent sudden deaths. Anyone planning to take part in a program of strenuous competitive exercise should have a checkup by a physician first. A physical examination before athletic participation can usually, but not always, detect conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Anyone who experiences symptoms of shortness of breath, tiredness, or fainting with exercise should see a physician
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Thought for today
Hope is Oxygen for the soul
There is hope for your future says the Lord, and your children will come again to their own land
Jeremiah 31:17
There is hope for your future says the Lord, and your children will come again to their own land
Jeremiah 31:17
Motorcycle Groupie
so maybe not a groupie, but I did go with my friends and meet up with their husbands and more of our friends. There was a motorcycle run Saturday for the guide dogs that they help to support, they raised over $2600 and hope to have a bigger run next year. We met at B Halls for food and drinks. It was a great time, I was playing around with the camera while I was there, the lighting and shutter speeds where messing with me, or it was the Long Island I was drinking, anyway I had a good afternoon out with my girlfriends and those bad ass bikers!!!!
Guitar lessons with Uncle Tim
It's so wonderful that Uncle Tim is teaching Brenden how to play, this week he came to our house for lessons, which was nice so I could get photos of them tuning and goofing before they moved to a new spot for their lesson time. Usually at Uncle Tim's they go straight behind closed doors and I can't get to them, maybe its on purpose, HA
so I only bothered with them for a moment, there is one photo we may surprise uncle Tim with for Christmas, a black and white blown up for his office might be kind of cool.
so I only bothered with them for a moment, there is one photo we may surprise uncle Tim with for Christmas, a black and white blown up for his office might be kind of cool.
See how well I do!
So we tried to go feed the fish and turtles, it was take your kids fishing day, so they would not let us down to feed anything, DAMN! So we left and thought we would go back later, well later I sent Brad off to the Ozarks with our neighbor and Brenden to take down their new patio furniture. We will have to feed them another time. We did take Daddy to the pool. He had fun. Brad doesn't take any time for him self and the family anymore. Its all work, and if we do play it involves others so we really do nothing that is just us and fun anymore.
So the swimming for the hour or so we were there was so wonderful.
Our family was blessed
Friday, August 01, 2008
swimming, swimming in a swimming pool
Do you remember that song from girl scouts, back strokes, sides strokes, fancy diving too, oh wouldn't it be nice if we had nothing else to do. Okay I am a goof, whats new!
Well anyway Devin is doing so well with his swimming, I took him today. We are trying to go twice a week to practice his swimming. He is more comfortable jumping from the side, though he still wants to hold your fingers, and he is willing to leave the step on his own and try to swim to me. He is learning to hold his breath under water and is kicking is legs more. I am planning to take the kids and Brad to the lake to feed the fish in the morning and to the pool to show Brad how well Devin is doing in the water.
He will be a pro like his big brother in no time I am sure.
We have dreams of putting a pool in for next summer, so him doing so well with these lessons keeps our vision moving forward.
Well anyway Devin is doing so well with his swimming, I took him today. We are trying to go twice a week to practice his swimming. He is more comfortable jumping from the side, though he still wants to hold your fingers, and he is willing to leave the step on his own and try to swim to me. He is learning to hold his breath under water and is kicking is legs more. I am planning to take the kids and Brad to the lake to feed the fish in the morning and to the pool to show Brad how well Devin is doing in the water.
He will be a pro like his big brother in no time I am sure.
We have dreams of putting a pool in for next summer, so him doing so well with these lessons keeps our vision moving forward.
My Life is as good as I allow it to be
Like the air you breathe, abundance in all things is available to you. Your life will simply be as good as you allow it to be.
God's vitamin C
Cleaning your house while your children are still growing
is like
Shoveling the sidewalk while it's still snowing
read James 1:19
is like
Shoveling the sidewalk while it's still snowing
read James 1:19
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