I had so much optimism following the election. Change. Intelligent leadership. All of that.
THEN I found out that NKOTB made a comeback and has their own website.
WHAT is the world coming to? :-)
(That's Ok, I'll still be Hangin' Tough)
Anna, you won't get this post. I'll dig out my NKOTB cassette and, after first explaining what a cassette is, let you listen to it. (Provided I can FIND a cassette player) You can form your own opinion.
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Anna did you know....
(Today you decided, while visiting the Newman Center where your dad and I met, that walking was THE WAY to move.)
So in honor of today,
Anna did you know....
-That seeing you walk terrifies me, makes me sad, and makes me so proud all at the same time?
-That I sneak cuddles in ALL THE TIME because you don't like mom's "snuggles"?
-That the rare times when you spontaneously love on me makes my heart race... every time?
-That seeing you snuggle with your stuffed animals never gets old?
-That hearing you say "dat.." and point to what you want to explore (which is everything) is the cutest sound in the world?
-That I have a love/hate relationship with feeding you in the middle of the night?
-That dad and I tried to sleep train you again a few weeks ago but chickened out when the universe turned against us (daylight ridiculous time, stomach flus, crabby daddy...)?
-That I am scared...and in denial, of your first birthday?
-How precious you look when you sleep (yes, I still peek)?
-That every night I wish wish wish I could sleep curled around your little body?
-That this will never happen because when you sleep, you flop and roll around like a fish out of water? (Your head literally touches all four corners of your crib each night.)
-That you tackle Cricket for cuddles AT LEAST 50 times per day and that dumb cat cannot figure out to just stay away from you?
-That you got the need to play with your hair while you comfort yourself from daddy?
-That you find the cat food and water irresistible? (Yes, you've eaten some. No, I didn't tell daddy.)
-You snuggle and pat kids who are complete strangers? (They look up at ME, bewildered each time, as if I have the answer to your wonderful loviness.)
-That you are the master of blowing kisses?
-That you hate getting cleaned with baby wipes unless I give you one to suck on? (I know, I know... gross. But we parents get desperate!)
-That I love you, worry about you, get frustrated by you, crave you, and love you all the time!!!
Congratulations on walking. Now stay little and babyish! That's an order!
So in honor of today,
Anna did you know....
-That seeing you walk terrifies me, makes me sad, and makes me so proud all at the same time?
-That I sneak cuddles in ALL THE TIME because you don't like mom's "snuggles"?
-That the rare times when you spontaneously love on me makes my heart race... every time?
-That seeing you snuggle with your stuffed animals never gets old?
-That hearing you say "dat.." and point to what you want to explore (which is everything) is the cutest sound in the world?
-That I have a love/hate relationship with feeding you in the middle of the night?
-That dad and I tried to sleep train you again a few weeks ago but chickened out when the universe turned against us (daylight ridiculous time, stomach flus, crabby daddy...)?
-That I am scared...and in denial, of your first birthday?
-How precious you look when you sleep (yes, I still peek)?
-That every night I wish wish wish I could sleep curled around your little body?
-That this will never happen because when you sleep, you flop and roll around like a fish out of water? (Your head literally touches all four corners of your crib each night.)
-That you tackle Cricket for cuddles AT LEAST 50 times per day and that dumb cat cannot figure out to just stay away from you?
-That you got the need to play with your hair while you comfort yourself from daddy?
-That you find the cat food and water irresistible? (Yes, you've eaten some. No, I didn't tell daddy.)
-You snuggle and pat kids who are complete strangers? (They look up at ME, bewildered each time, as if I have the answer to your wonderful loviness.)
-That you are the master of blowing kisses?
-That you hate getting cleaned with baby wipes unless I give you one to suck on? (I know, I know... gross. But we parents get desperate!)
-That I love you, worry about you, get frustrated by you, crave you, and love you all the time!!!
Congratulations on walking. Now stay little and babyish! That's an order!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Ummmmmm . . . . Aunt Kayla?
Can you tell me again where babies come from?
Congratulations, Ed and Kayla!!!!!
Congratulations, Ed and Kayla!!!!!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
You know you are poor when . . .
it is a treat to buy a 12 pack of beer.
You are destitute when you have the following conversation:
[Scene: Curt and Maria in the kitchen, talking]
Curt opens the refrigerator.
Curt: I see we have some new beer! Cool! 211? I've never heard of that before.
Maria: Yeah, it was really cheap at Gerbes.
Curt: I think I will try one!
Maria: Go ahead!
Curt grabs a can. He opens it; it emits a satisfying "hiss." Curt grins and raises the can to Maria, in appreciation of a found bargain.
Curt takes a sip.
Curt: **$#(*^&#(^#(*$& [edited for content. Translation: This brew is most offensive, and I regret that I have swallowed it].
Maria: Sorry.
Curt: You know what? Next time we want cheap beer, why don't we just get Miller Lite?
dramatic pause, camera zooms in to Maria.
Maria: Yeah, but isn't Miller Lite expensive, like Bud Light?
Fade scene.
You are destitute when you have the following conversation:
[Scene: Curt and Maria in the kitchen, talking]
Curt opens the refrigerator.
Curt: I see we have some new beer! Cool! 211? I've never heard of that before.
Maria: Yeah, it was really cheap at Gerbes.
Curt: I think I will try one!
Maria: Go ahead!
Curt grabs a can. He opens it; it emits a satisfying "hiss." Curt grins and raises the can to Maria, in appreciation of a found bargain.
Curt takes a sip.
Curt: **$#(*^&#(^#(*$& [edited for content. Translation: This brew is most offensive, and I regret that I have swallowed it].
Maria: Sorry.
Curt: You know what? Next time we want cheap beer, why don't we just get Miller Lite?
dramatic pause, camera zooms in to Maria.
Maria: Yeah, but isn't Miller Lite expensive, like Bud Light?
Fade scene.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Anna and THE GREAT PUMPKIN!
Just thought I'd add a few pics.
First, Anna helped us with the back yard this weekend. You know, cutting down dead looking things, pretending to know what to do with a yard... And we're still on the hunt for super-vine from this summer. He's still lurking around.
"Did you really expect me to help.... what, with these delicate hands?"
"And these lovely cheeks?"
"And these lovely lashes?"
"I'll throw this rake if you ask me again!"
"Nuthin... whatchoo doin'?"
And who can resist cute bath pics? Anna had a mohawk in this one, but mom is NOT the photographer ("Captain Video") in the family.
And FINALLY......
THE GREAT PUMPKIN!!!
-Yes, it is real!
-Yes, we did it!
(Maria still has some amateur art talent left)
First, Anna helped us with the back yard this weekend. You know, cutting down dead looking things, pretending to know what to do with a yard... And we're still on the hunt for super-vine from this summer. He's still lurking around.
"Did you really expect me to help.... what, with these delicate hands?"
"And these lovely cheeks?"
"And these lovely lashes?"
"I'll throw this rake if you ask me again!"
"Nuthin... whatchoo doin'?"
And who can resist cute bath pics? Anna had a mohawk in this one, but mom is NOT the photographer ("Captain Video") in the family.
And FINALLY......
THE GREAT PUMPKIN!!!
-Yes, it is real!
-Yes, we did it!
(Maria still has some amateur art talent left)
Friday, October 24, 2008
Anna's First Music Video
While mom was working, Curt (a.k.a. "Sergeant Safety") decided to let Anna play the organ, and we made a music video!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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