I was asked to help out in nursery at church today and it taught me a few things.
1. Having lots of boys and not so many girls isn't terrible. It certainly makes the girls look nice and calm.
2. Kids clean up fairly quickly when asked by people who are not related to them.
3. Kids learn at a very young age to lick all the Handi-Snack cheese out of the container after the little breadsticks are gone.
4. I'm not sure I could handle triplets. Twins, maybe. Triplets, no. I can't grow any more arms.
5. Twins should always wear nametags. On their foreheads.
Overall, I think I actually *gasp* liked being in there today.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
One Headlight
Guidelines:
1. Put your iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your next answer.
3. You must write that song name down no matter how outrageous it sounds!
4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing the game as well as the person you got the note from.
IF SOMEONE SAYS, “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
I've Got You (McFly) Sure.
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
I Go Blind (Hootie & the Blowfish) Um. Neat?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Beautiful Day (U2) Again....sure....
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Absolutely (Story of a Girl) (Nine Days) Definitely.
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Hey Leonardo (Blessid Union of Souls) DiCaprio or DaVinci?
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Get Down (Backstreet Boys) I hope not all of them think this.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OFTEN?
The Rockefeller Skank (Fatboy Slim) Because, seriously, who doesn't?
WHAT IS 2+2?
Canned Heat (Jamiroquai) This math makes more sense than most.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Cantaloop (US3) Um.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Buddy Holly (Weezer) As in a big nerd? Then, yes. Sorry, dear. You are one though.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Grade 9 (Barenaked Ladies) Considering my inability to actually complete my college education, I suppose thatbeing a perpetual freshman isn't totally off base.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Only Wanna Be With You (Hootie & the Blowfish) Well, that's just sweet.
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
To the Moon & Back (Savage Garden) Yes. Some days I would like to send him to the moon. Some days I would allow him to come back.
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Closing Time (Semisonic) Dang.
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Broadway (Goo Goo Dolls) And it will be sung live by My Johnny.
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Kung Fu Fighting (Carl Weathers) Because that's how I'm going down!
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Drowning (Backstreet Boys) Wow. That's so not nice. Maybe it's supposed to mean that my hobby/interest is the Backstreet Boys, which is entirely possible.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Son of a Preacher Man (Dusty Springfield) No.
WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
One Week (Barenaked Ladies) Nope. Two weeks would be twice as bad. Although barenaked ladies wouldn't exactly be stellar...
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Meet Virginia (Train) I just won't introduce myself.
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
The Impression That I Get (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) I'm not sure which impression it was, but I'm sure that's right!
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Mandy (Jonas Brothers) I did know a couple girls named Mandy in high school and they were pretty funny! Could be referring to the Jonas Brothers' pants, too, but that's more of a gag reflex than a laugh.
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Dirty Little Secret (All American Rejects) In a way, yes.
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Letters (Stroke 9) I'm totally stumped on this one.
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) When I think about how much Fast Eddie loved this song, yes, it was a little scary.
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Sadie Hawkins Dance (Relient K) Is this referring to the fact that I have never been asked to a dance? Ouch.
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
I Want You (Savage Garden) This must be referring to the Savage Garden concert where I should have thrown myself at Darren's feet.
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Praise You (Fatboy Slim) Jen and I were doing the lame dance to this (yeah, from the video) at the pool once in college and then we looked over and realized that there was an entire room full of wrestlers and football players watching us. That hurt our pride just a little. If you've seen the video, you'll know why. Just in case someone hasn't seen the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ULVQOneeZE
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
One Headlight (The Wallflowers)
I don't tag people. Do it if you want. Or you can use this as an excuse to bulk up your playlist and avoid housework. :P
1. Put your iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your next answer.
3. You must write that song name down no matter how outrageous it sounds!
4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing the game as well as the person you got the note from.
IF SOMEONE SAYS, “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
I've Got You (McFly) Sure.
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
I Go Blind (Hootie & the Blowfish) Um. Neat?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Beautiful Day (U2) Again....sure....
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Absolutely (Story of a Girl) (Nine Days) Definitely.
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Hey Leonardo (Blessid Union of Souls) DiCaprio or DaVinci?
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Get Down (Backstreet Boys) I hope not all of them think this.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OFTEN?
The Rockefeller Skank (Fatboy Slim) Because, seriously, who doesn't?
WHAT IS 2+2?
Canned Heat (Jamiroquai) This math makes more sense than most.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Cantaloop (US3) Um.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Buddy Holly (Weezer) As in a big nerd? Then, yes. Sorry, dear. You are one though.
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Grade 9 (Barenaked Ladies) Considering my inability to actually complete my college education, I suppose thatbeing a perpetual freshman isn't totally off base.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Only Wanna Be With You (Hootie & the Blowfish) Well, that's just sweet.
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
To the Moon & Back (Savage Garden) Yes. Some days I would like to send him to the moon. Some days I would allow him to come back.
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Closing Time (Semisonic) Dang.
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Broadway (Goo Goo Dolls) And it will be sung live by My Johnny.
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Kung Fu Fighting (Carl Weathers) Because that's how I'm going down!
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Drowning (Backstreet Boys) Wow. That's so not nice. Maybe it's supposed to mean that my hobby/interest is the Backstreet Boys, which is entirely possible.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Son of a Preacher Man (Dusty Springfield) No.
WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
One Week (Barenaked Ladies) Nope. Two weeks would be twice as bad. Although barenaked ladies wouldn't exactly be stellar...
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Meet Virginia (Train) I just won't introduce myself.
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
The Impression That I Get (Mighty Mighty Bosstones) I'm not sure which impression it was, but I'm sure that's right!
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Mandy (Jonas Brothers) I did know a couple girls named Mandy in high school and they were pretty funny! Could be referring to the Jonas Brothers' pants, too, but that's more of a gag reflex than a laugh.
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Dirty Little Secret (All American Rejects) In a way, yes.
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Letters (Stroke 9) I'm totally stumped on this one.
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) When I think about how much Fast Eddie loved this song, yes, it was a little scary.
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Sadie Hawkins Dance (Relient K) Is this referring to the fact that I have never been asked to a dance? Ouch.
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
I Want You (Savage Garden) This must be referring to the Savage Garden concert where I should have thrown myself at Darren's feet.
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Praise You (Fatboy Slim) Jen and I were doing the lame dance to this (yeah, from the video) at the pool once in college and then we looked over and realized that there was an entire room full of wrestlers and football players watching us. That hurt our pride just a little. If you've seen the video, you'll know why. Just in case someone hasn't seen the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ULVQOneeZE
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
One Headlight (The Wallflowers)
I don't tag people. Do it if you want. Or you can use this as an excuse to bulk up your playlist and avoid housework. :P
Friday, January 23, 2009
This year needs to be better
Seriously. I can't handle another year like last year. I came to the realization today that I still haven't really dealt with a lot of the stuff from last year and things probably won't get better until I get all of that under control. There you have it- today's epiphany. :)
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Puppy Love
This morning we took the kids to Petsmart as a surprise. They thought we were just going to look around at all the fish and lizards and stuff. They were completely shocked to find out about the adoption fair in the back of the store. :P
After much deliberation, the family agreed on a sweet brown German shepherd border collie mix puppy. So far, so good. He sat patiently in the parking lot while we put together his kennel and then walked right in for the trip home. He didn't make a peep the whole ride home and just laid in his kennel very happily. We're going to need a new kennel in like a month though and it will probably have to be the big one!
He's more comfortable around Tom and me, but he loves the kids and all the attention they give him. He lets Amelia hug him every 5 minutes (minimum) and he's just very gentle with them all. We spent lots of time in the backyard when we got home and he's happy to run around with someone or just sit next to them quietly.
After about 2 hours of going through dog naming websites and picking our brains, everyone finally agreed on "Jasper" for the little guy. Who knew it was so hard to name a dog? We spent less time picking out names for the kids! Wait. That's not totally true. It took us about 3 hours to name Tyler after he was born. ;) Tyler calls him "Dappers." Jasper doesn't seem to mind.
Amelia has already told me she's staying up all night with the dog and she has thanked us at least 10 times for the big surprise. Joseph has offered to walk the dog no less than 50 times and he's constantly checking to make sure Jasper has water. Tyler is just exhausted by the whole thing and is on his second nap of the evening, on the couch. He'll be headed for bed in a few minutes.
Ramsey and Luna (the feline kiddos) aren't thrilled with the new addition. They'll get over it eventually I'm sure. Or they won't. Whatever.
Yes, pics will be coming soon, but not tonight. I took a few, but Jasper is camera shy, so I'll need to take a few more so you can see what he actually looks like.
After much deliberation, the family agreed on a sweet brown German shepherd border collie mix puppy. So far, so good. He sat patiently in the parking lot while we put together his kennel and then walked right in for the trip home. He didn't make a peep the whole ride home and just laid in his kennel very happily. We're going to need a new kennel in like a month though and it will probably have to be the big one!
He's more comfortable around Tom and me, but he loves the kids and all the attention they give him. He lets Amelia hug him every 5 minutes (minimum) and he's just very gentle with them all. We spent lots of time in the backyard when we got home and he's happy to run around with someone or just sit next to them quietly.
After about 2 hours of going through dog naming websites and picking our brains, everyone finally agreed on "Jasper" for the little guy. Who knew it was so hard to name a dog? We spent less time picking out names for the kids! Wait. That's not totally true. It took us about 3 hours to name Tyler after he was born. ;) Tyler calls him "Dappers." Jasper doesn't seem to mind.
Amelia has already told me she's staying up all night with the dog and she has thanked us at least 10 times for the big surprise. Joseph has offered to walk the dog no less than 50 times and he's constantly checking to make sure Jasper has water. Tyler is just exhausted by the whole thing and is on his second nap of the evening, on the couch. He'll be headed for bed in a few minutes.
Ramsey and Luna (the feline kiddos) aren't thrilled with the new addition. They'll get over it eventually I'm sure. Or they won't. Whatever.
Yes, pics will be coming soon, but not tonight. I took a few, but Jasper is camera shy, so I'll need to take a few more so you can see what he actually looks like.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Today...
..we've had tons of excitement, including, but not limited to:
-Tyler pushed the cat into the bathtub. Yes, there was still water in the tub. The cat ran out of the bathroom so quickly that I didn't even see her run past me.
-Amelia decided to play some invented game that resulted in Joseph getting kicked in the mouth and knocking his head into the coffee table. Tears followed.
-Tyler decided to climb the tall baby gate, where he proceeded to get stuck- perched at the very top. He didn't call for help, just sat there and cried.
-Joseph stood next to me while I was blogging and repeatedly asked me what I was writing and why I was doing this.
-Amelia locked Tyler out of the bedroom while she was in timeout for kicking Joseph.
See? Exciting!
-Tyler pushed the cat into the bathtub. Yes, there was still water in the tub. The cat ran out of the bathroom so quickly that I didn't even see her run past me.
-Amelia decided to play some invented game that resulted in Joseph getting kicked in the mouth and knocking his head into the coffee table. Tears followed.
-Tyler decided to climb the tall baby gate, where he proceeded to get stuck- perched at the very top. He didn't call for help, just sat there and cried.
-Joseph stood next to me while I was blogging and repeatedly asked me what I was writing and why I was doing this.
-Amelia locked Tyler out of the bedroom while she was in timeout for kicking Joseph.
See? Exciting!
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