Magna Doodle Artistry
Olivia drew a Jedi or two. She said something about Padme… I’m not sure which is which. I just think it’s cute how her big brother’s passion for the Jedi has birthed a passion in her… My husband posted this picture in his flickr account too… Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin [...]
Dreaming of Growing
Joel comes in the kitchen this morning and says, “Mom, I had another dream that I was 7! I keep having dreams that I am 7! I am tired of having those dreams…” Joel will be 7 in two months. I asked him if the dream was good – he said that it was. I [...]
Backdraft #3: It's in the Details…
Drafted on February 7, 2006 I learn so much about God through my children. In particular, I learn about the grace he gives to us – the love he pours out. At times, I struggle with value and why any Being could love me in spite of my faults. Then I think about my kids. [...]
Backdraft #2: Word Play
Drafted on January 23, 2006 I say coal, you say Cole, I overheard Joel talking to his sister about something he saw in a cartoon. He said, “, and then he burst into little black pieces. He burst into tiny pieces of coal!” Confused, Olivia almost screeched, “He was tiny pieces of Cousin Cole???!!!” In [...]
A little uncomfortable…
At the dinner table a few weeks ago we were talking about how silly it was that we call Olivia “Livi” and then named Lucy – Lucy. Joel was saying we were silly to do that because they sound so alike. I told Joel maybe we should have named Lucy – Joley. He said, “Um… [...]
Hmph…
So, I sat at my computer to write about how my kids were driving me crazay (say it with me: cray-zay) and that Olivia wouldn’t play outside becuase she didn’t want her pretty shoes to be ruined by slugs so I told her to get on shoes that were good for slug killin’ (maybe I [...]
Crap.
The tooth fairy didn't come last night. Joel woke-up crying. I thought he might have wet his bed. Not so much. The ever-lovin' tooth fairy failed to trade lost tooth #2 for some hard cold cash. My heartbroken son cried, “Maybe it's because my tooth was dirty.” “No buddy, maybe she was behind.” Yeah – [...]
Cops and Consequences
I have a number of posts I wrote while my blog was on “sabbatical”. I originally wrote about this particular event on February 10, 2006… Let me start by saying that when it comes to the local law enforcement – I struggle with respect. So when I get (OK, earn) a ticket, it is like [...]
I don't remember…
In the chaos that is life, I neglect to post a post of Lucy’s newest accomplishments during the time it was happening. As I looked through my “drafts” this morning I realized how far behind I am; and it is not just drafts. I am behind in most everything these days. Lucy is 10 months [...]
Number One
What is it about potty talk and kids? As I vacuumed The Carpet That Requires Much Vacuuming, Lucy cried. She cried and cried and crawled toward me to hold her – to save her from the wrath of the strange loud beast. She is so brave; she will crawl right up to the Beast Of [...]
