Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Happy Turkey Day



My sweet children are so excited for thanksgiving. They love to be around family and friends, I guess most kids do. But, I don't have to deal with other kids excitement. We can't wait to have Craig and Gail and their family in town to help celebrate "Turkey Day". I am also looking forward to Friday shopping, our mall is opening up at 1 am, is that not crazy? (I'll miss you Shannon.) I hope everyone has a safe and happy day. Love you all!

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Tag, I'm it!

This is a different tag, so here are the rules:A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.B. Each player lists 6 little-known facts/habits about themselves.C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

first- I'll say I have an ear ache! ouch! I though only kids got these but, I am sitting here with cotton in my ear hoping I am making sense as I write this (thanks, so much, kata) .

second-I am a pig! my house always looks in shambles, I try to clean it up but, somehow a hour later it looks like nothing has changed. I am evening reading a self help book right now on how to keep your house clean. The author calls herself the "flylady" and talks a lot about what is CHAOS-can't have anyone over syndrome. Well, my house is always in CHOAS but,(here's the weird part) I love to organize and feel I am really good at it. Go Figure!

third-my favorite place in the world is Disneyland. I'm sure this comes from my little traveling experience but, I truly love being there. I love all the characters walking around and I love the shops and all the different kind of food. so I am glad we don't live closer or I would probable have a season pass.

forth- I love all of the long boring drawn-out BBC movies. It bugged me at first that when they are filmed inside it looks like someone just set up a camcorder in the corner of the room, but, now I am used to it. Mike bought me the BBC Jane Austen series last year and I have already watched them all multiple times. Mike teased me and asked if any of the actresses were actually good looking but, I love getting caught up in the language and the love stories.

Fifth- I think I was supposed to be a teacher, I love helping out at Griffins preschool and teaching the kids how to hold scissors and watching them build towers. I love working with my twins on reading and sometimes on math(meaning I sometime like working on Math with them) but, I love the "I get it!" moments when you see it all come together and you know you were are part of it. hmmm, maybe someday.

finally sixth- TV is my guilty pleasure. I have a schedule every night of shows I want to watch even if nothings on I try to find something to fill an empty time slot. I do all my night time chores on commercial breaks. I even ignore the phone if a really good part is on. Sorry Mom! I'm sure I should change this about myself and be a more productive person but, I do so much for my family I allow myself this indulgence.

I tag(I only have 2 friends with blogs) Tres and Janessa

Thursday, November 1, 2007

giving thanks

I am so glad it is finally November. I love Halloween and I think we did a good job making the most out of the holiday but, I am grateful for Nov. a time when we get to focus on the good in our lives and rest before the craziness of December comes.
I am grateful for so many things in my life right now. No. 1 our family is finally healthy again. after 2 weeks of the flu I am grateful for a night without having to get the clorox out. No. 2 My ability to make choices. I think I have made good choices for my life so far. I like where I am,
and the family and friends that surround me. And last thing I'll say is I am grateful for is the world of blogging. I love learning new things (easy for me since it takes me a while to pick up on things) but this is a fun new way for friends and family to stay in touch and keep up with each others lives. I love seeing all of your blogs and feeling like I went trick or treating in Vegas, or raking leaves with Carter. So keep it up. and Enjoy your November!