You know how every year you send out cards. Then a day or so before the holiday...SOMEONE who you didn't send a card to that year happens to send you one?
OY!
This year I tried to lighten our list. I decided to NOT send cards to a number of folks we hadn't heard from since we moved to this new city.
Invariably? THOSE PEOPLE all sent us a card!
Quite a dilemma, right?
Well, I'm cheating! All those people happen to know each other. And I am sending them all....NEW YEAR'S cards!
AHA! I'm going to act like I didn't send out any holiday cards. I'm going to act like I opted to wish everyone a happy 2006 instead. I'm even using the same photo that I used for our holiday cards.
[he-he-he-he]
Sneaky you say? Hey...I'm just trying to dig myself out of the ditch I created for myself. PLUS, all those folks need our new address.
Problem? Solved. Drama? No drama. Just HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
A most heartfelt thanks
That is what I received today when I picked the Princess up from school.
I entered the kindergarten play area and waved to all the kids.
The teacher pulled me aside as the Princess began gathering her stuff.
My heart totally melted. I was so glad that she was able to get the pills that she needed. She didn't have to worry about whether she'd have enough. She didn't have to just settle for the little jar. Kind of tells you something about a teacher's salary too, eh?
Now you parents out there....do YOU give the teachers in your kids lives a monetary gift?
I entered the kindergarten play area and waved to all the kids.
The teacher pulled me aside as the Princess began gathering her stuff.
"I wanted to THANK you for your gift."
"Oh....it was nothing."
"No really. I was so surprised to receive it."
"Well. My Prin really loves school and you're a big part of it. It's the least I could do."
"In my 20 years of teaching, I've never received cash."
"Well, I know that the Princess makes a lot of stuff for us at home. I can imagine all the gifts that you get FROM the kids. We wanted to give you something so that you could get yourself something."
"I did too!"
"You did? GREAT!"
"After we left the field trip, I went straight over to the pharmacy and got some Omega vitamins. I got the BIGGEST jar they had."
"I'm so glad you got something you wanted."
"With my high cholesterol...and those pills are pricey...that $20 was a blessing. Now I'll be sure to stay strong for the Princess and for the other kids."
My heart totally melted. I was so glad that she was able to get the pills that she needed. She didn't have to worry about whether she'd have enough. She didn't have to just settle for the little jar. Kind of tells you something about a teacher's salary too, eh?
Now you parents out there....do YOU give the teachers in your kids lives a monetary gift?
Sunday, January 1, 2006
We got busy today!
NO you freaks! Not the mommy & daddy alone 'busy'. I'm talking about busy cleaning up around the house.
The skies opened up and the sun shown down on our house. I was NOT the only one cleaning. The Hubs cleaned too! He hauled up off his toosh and did some chores.
We did laundry. I say "we" because he started the first load of wash. Yeah. I did about 4 other loads. And got them into the drier. And put them away. But he started!
We took down all the holiday decorations. He got the kids started with the tree ornaments. I got all the lights off (since I really twisted those cords around the branches this year). I then put everything in the big plastic bins. The Hubs did not keep the colors together though. He mixed all the creams with the gold and with the burgundy bulbs.
[gulp]
I was about the get all anal retentive and get all the bulbs together in boxes with their partners, but I didn't. I let it slide. I was just glad he started to get the tree un-decorated. Once the tree was bare, he undid it all and put it in the bag and put it into the garage.
Since he was putting that huge tree bag and 6 boxes into the garage. He took the time to sweep the garage and reorganize all the boxes we've got in there. This was the FIRST time since we've moved that he's swept that place up. He even discovered a couple moving boxes that we hadn't unpacked. We've not got our cactus margarita glasses and pitcher!
AND...drumroll please!
I reorganized all the cabinets in our kitchen!
Yes. I was a crazy person and moved all the plates, glasses, sippys, and miscellaneous stuff around in our kitchen. The plates, cups, and utensils are in the cabinets closest to the dishwasher and the breakfast table. I had originally palced them right next to the pantry. But that wasn't quite working out. No one wanted to put the dishes away because we had to walk 4 steps to and from the cabinets. I designated a lower pull-out cabinet as the 'kids' stuff. There are plastic plates, bowls, and drinking glasses for them to grab themselves! It worked out fantastic this evening. The Princes was able to 'set' the table herself!
Even the pantry got a 'face lift'. I put all our emergency stockpile up at the very top of the pantry. Now those 'hands off' cans of soup and fruit and all are out of site. So we now only see the stuff we're going to use at eye level. The emergency stockpile? It's our build-up of supplies in the event that the 'bird flu' comes our way. OR in the event that Mommy and Daddy are down for the count due to illness.
So we started our the first day of 2006 on quite a cleaning frenzy. Hopefully this bodes well for our family and for our home. That we all pitch in together to get things accomplished. That we all do more to keep the house clean and tidy. Thank goodness we've got trash pick-up in the morning. Our bin is FULL!
What did YOU do this first day of 2006?
The skies opened up and the sun shown down on our house. I was NOT the only one cleaning. The Hubs cleaned too! He hauled up off his toosh and did some chores.
We did laundry. I say "we" because he started the first load of wash. Yeah. I did about 4 other loads. And got them into the drier. And put them away. But he started!
We took down all the holiday decorations. He got the kids started with the tree ornaments. I got all the lights off (since I really twisted those cords around the branches this year). I then put everything in the big plastic bins. The Hubs did not keep the colors together though. He mixed all the creams with the gold and with the burgundy bulbs.
[gulp]
I was about the get all anal retentive and get all the bulbs together in boxes with their partners, but I didn't. I let it slide. I was just glad he started to get the tree un-decorated. Once the tree was bare, he undid it all and put it in the bag and put it into the garage.
Since he was putting that huge tree bag and 6 boxes into the garage. He took the time to sweep the garage and reorganize all the boxes we've got in there. This was the FIRST time since we've moved that he's swept that place up. He even discovered a couple moving boxes that we hadn't unpacked. We've not got our cactus margarita glasses and pitcher!
AND...drumroll please!
I reorganized all the cabinets in our kitchen!
Yes. I was a crazy person and moved all the plates, glasses, sippys, and miscellaneous stuff around in our kitchen. The plates, cups, and utensils are in the cabinets closest to the dishwasher and the breakfast table. I had originally palced them right next to the pantry. But that wasn't quite working out. No one wanted to put the dishes away because we had to walk 4 steps to and from the cabinets. I designated a lower pull-out cabinet as the 'kids' stuff. There are plastic plates, bowls, and drinking glasses for them to grab themselves! It worked out fantastic this evening. The Princes was able to 'set' the table herself!
Even the pantry got a 'face lift'. I put all our emergency stockpile up at the very top of the pantry. Now those 'hands off' cans of soup and fruit and all are out of site. So we now only see the stuff we're going to use at eye level. The emergency stockpile? It's our build-up of supplies in the event that the 'bird flu' comes our way. OR in the event that Mommy and Daddy are down for the count due to illness.
So we started our the first day of 2006 on quite a cleaning frenzy. Hopefully this bodes well for our family and for our home. That we all pitch in together to get things accomplished. That we all do more to keep the house clean and tidy. Thank goodness we've got trash pick-up in the morning. Our bin is FULL!
What did YOU do this first day of 2006?
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Typical year ending saying
Have a Happy, Safe, & Prosperous NEW YEAR!
It'll be year of growth, of change, of learning, of living, and of loving. I hope you relish in the moments. The good and the bad. Cherish those moments where YOU have the power. Those moments where you get to decide which way your life will turn. The moments where others have control? We can only hope that a good decision for all is made.
You all caught me post a couple wine coolers. I'm philosophical. I'm buzzed. But I do wish you all the best. My brightest hopes for you all to SHINE in this coming year of 2006.
It'll be year of growth, of change, of learning, of living, and of loving. I hope you relish in the moments. The good and the bad. Cherish those moments where YOU have the power. Those moments where you get to decide which way your life will turn. The moments where others have control? We can only hope that a good decision for all is made.
You all caught me post a couple wine coolers. I'm philosophical. I'm buzzed. But I do wish you all the best. My brightest hopes for you all to SHINE in this coming year of 2006.
Thursday, December 29, 2005
The growing artist
Most of you know the Princess and her art. That she is a budding talent. Like I'm not biased or anything, right?
Anyway, I do believe that my little guy is learning to find his own 'voice' in art. At daycare, they did quite a few holiday pieces. And I know that these things will probably not last the test of time. SO....I've taken photos of all the items he's brought home. And now? I share them all with you!
I just LOVE it all!
Anyway, I do believe that my little guy is learning to find his own 'voice' in art. At daycare, they did quite a few holiday pieces. And I know that these things will probably not last the test of time. SO....I've taken photos of all the items he's brought home. And now? I share them all with you!
I just LOVE it all!
A new season begins soon!
I'm a geek. I know it already.
But I am so excited that Battlestar Galactica is going to be starting a new season on January 6th! ARGH!
I just LOVE this show. It's a lot different than the original but that's fine. I love the spaceflight scenes. The camera work is a lot edgier than the regular network shows (cut here - cut there).
Come on you SCIFI geeks! Let me hear ya!
But I am so excited that Battlestar Galactica is going to be starting a new season on January 6th! ARGH!
I just LOVE this show. It's a lot different than the original but that's fine. I love the spaceflight scenes. The camera work is a lot edgier than the regular network shows (cut here - cut there).
Come on you SCIFI geeks! Let me hear ya!
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
It's what captured their hearts
We didn't go the expensive route on gifts. For the most part. We mainly got inexpensive items for them. But stuff that we knew they'd be interested in.
The jackhammer and googles for the Bear? Instant hit. He's been wearing the googles quite a bit. That jackhammer is just about ready for a new set of batteries. Cost? Less than $5 at Tar-jay on Dec 24th.
The barn, horses, and accessories for the Princess? Instant hit. She's played with it for two days. She's incorporating all the My Little Pony items into the barn. The barn with all it's accessories? $15 at Tar-jay.
The two work-out bags? One for each of them. So they can punch the bags instead of each other? $5 and $3. But really PRICELESS! They've been pretending to fight 'bad' guys today.
I'm really glad that these inexpensive gifts have caught their attention. No flashy items. No huge technically difficult items that we had to assemble. Basic stuff.
I just had to get it all out of the boxes. HA!
But I know this type of thing won't last long. My girl is in school. My little guy in daycare. They're being exposed to things without my knowledge. They're interacting with kids who watch Nick Jr, Nickleodeon, and Cartoon Network. I know the expensive stuff will be requested anytime now. I know. But I can relish can't I? Relish in the fantasy that the thought of a gift (no matter what is inside) is awesome enough.
The jackhammer and googles for the Bear? Instant hit. He's been wearing the googles quite a bit. That jackhammer is just about ready for a new set of batteries. Cost? Less than $5 at Tar-jay on Dec 24th.
The barn, horses, and accessories for the Princess? Instant hit. She's played with it for two days. She's incorporating all the My Little Pony items into the barn. The barn with all it's accessories? $15 at Tar-jay.
The two work-out bags? One for each of them. So they can punch the bags instead of each other? $5 and $3. But really PRICELESS! They've been pretending to fight 'bad' guys today.
I'm really glad that these inexpensive gifts have caught their attention. No flashy items. No huge technically difficult items that we had to assemble. Basic stuff.
I just had to get it all out of the boxes. HA!
But I know this type of thing won't last long. My girl is in school. My little guy in daycare. They're being exposed to things without my knowledge. They're interacting with kids who watch Nick Jr, Nickleodeon, and Cartoon Network. I know the expensive stuff will be requested anytime now. I know. But I can relish can't I? Relish in the fantasy that the thought of a gift (no matter what is inside) is awesome enough.
Exhibit A
I had to show you all the gift that has surpassed all others in the last few days.
Here is my little guy after he got us to open the box.Note the look of glee on that face.
Here he is the next day before breakfast arrived at IHOP. He's got the safety glasses on. Thankfully, the jackhammer stayed at my Mom's house.
After he got a couple swigs of water he was back to work. Coloring. With the safety glasses back in place.
Oh my boy!
Here is my little guy after he got us to open the box.Note the look of glee on that face.
Here he is the next day before breakfast arrived at IHOP. He's got the safety glasses on. Thankfully, the jackhammer stayed at my Mom's house.
After he got a couple swigs of water he was back to work. Coloring. With the safety glasses back in place.
Oh my boy!
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