I love it when my kids put something they see into the context of what they understand, even though their thinking is faulty.
When Reed had just turned two we took a group of college kids up to church camp in the mountains. We left after our evening VBS so it was late as we were pulling in. Reed had slept part of the way, but woke up when we slowed down on the mountain roads. A deer ran in front of the van and then leaped the fence right next to us. "Look at the deer!" we all exclaimed. About two minutes later Reed asked, "Why did we see a kangaroo?"
Tonight we had a similar moment with Ashton. As we were driving through a neighborhood we saw a man walking a dog wearing a white cone collar (you know, those post-op or no-scratch collars). Ashton processed for just a moment before she declared, "I saw a dog with a light!" We, of course, laughed hysterically, which only added to her delight. It definitely explains what she saw!
Don't know if the dog had been drinking....
Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
The Rumor Mill
Alright.
I need to set some things straight.
Yes, I'm pregnant. Here are the details:
Status: 14.5 weeks
Due Date: December 20th, 2008
Cravings: One middle of the night craving for a dish made by a restaurant that has been closed for a year. More consistently, stewed tomatoes, especially with macaroni and cheese. My mother used to make me eat these with the mac-n-cheese, and I hated them! Weird!
Side Effects: Headaches, varicose vein farther up and down my right leg, round ligament pain mainly on left side, more constant ear stoppage from possible TMJ, and nausea (which has mainly passed).
Planned?: Baby, yes. Timing, no.
Maternity Clothes: Got them out last weekend. What a relief!
Reed's Comments: "Is your belly getting bigger yet?"
Ashton's Comments: "When you go to hospital?"
Ryan's Comments: "I hope it's twins!" (It's not!)
Sara's Comments: "What have we gotten ourselves into?"
God's Comments: "For I know the plans I have for you..." (Glad it's not all up to us!)
I need to set some things straight.
Yes, I'm pregnant. Here are the details:
Status: 14.5 weeks
Due Date: December 20th, 2008
Cravings: One middle of the night craving for a dish made by a restaurant that has been closed for a year. More consistently, stewed tomatoes, especially with macaroni and cheese. My mother used to make me eat these with the mac-n-cheese, and I hated them! Weird!
Side Effects: Headaches, varicose vein farther up and down my right leg, round ligament pain mainly on left side, more constant ear stoppage from possible TMJ, and nausea (which has mainly passed).
Planned?: Baby, yes. Timing, no.
Maternity Clothes: Got them out last weekend. What a relief!
Reed's Comments: "Is your belly getting bigger yet?"
Ashton's Comments: "When you go to hospital?"
Ryan's Comments: "I hope it's twins!" (It's not!)
Sara's Comments: "What have we gotten ourselves into?"
God's Comments: "For I know the plans I have for you..." (Glad it's not all up to us!)
Monday, June 16, 2008
Excavation Services
For Hire: Team of excavators to help move dirt from your yard.
Methods of excavation include shovels, sticks, rocks, or any toy not meant for digging. For quicker jobs we use a fast-digging dog.
Methods of movement include buckets, shovels, air travel, shoes, and (our favorite) clothing.
We specialize in the making and moving of mud.
Lots of experience! We will not stop till all your dirt is in your house!
Call 1-800-ASH-REED.
Methods of excavation include shovels, sticks, rocks, or any toy not meant for digging. For quicker jobs we use a fast-digging dog.
Methods of movement include buckets, shovels, air travel, shoes, and (our favorite) clothing.
We specialize in the making and moving of mud.
Lots of experience! We will not stop till all your dirt is in your house!
Call 1-800-ASH-REED.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
Period of Absence
Yes, I have been away.
Why? you ask.
I have been working on writing our church's VBS.
What is VBS? you ask.
Apparently it's a Veritable Blog Stealer.
Promise to post at a later date.
Why? you ask.
I have been working on writing our church's VBS.
What is VBS? you ask.
Apparently it's a Veritable Blog Stealer.
Promise to post at a later date.
Friday, May 9, 2008
The Wonders of Color Wonders
In order to prepare for our plane ride to Missouri, I made a "briefcase" of projects for the kids.
I gave each child one of those big pocket folders with the 3 sides enclosed and the flap and elastic strap that goes around--I have no idea what they are really called. I had filled these with various papers, stickers, pens, post-its, etc.
However the smartest thing I did was put back the $1 velvet picture/markers for Ashton and invest in the $7 Color Wonder Coloring Book of Disney Princesses.
On the plane, I realized the investment paid off far more than $6-worth peace of mind. She could color and I did not need to hover.
I gave each child one of those big pocket folders with the 3 sides enclosed and the flap and elastic strap that goes around--I have no idea what they are really called. I had filled these with various papers, stickers, pens, post-its, etc.
However the smartest thing I did was put back the $1 velvet picture/markers for Ashton and invest in the $7 Color Wonder Coloring Book of Disney Princesses.
On the plane, I realized the investment paid off far more than $6-worth peace of mind. She could color and I did not need to hover.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
My Happy Birthday
1. Slept in till 9:13.
2. Awoke to Darlings serenading me and bringing breakfast in bed (Pillsbury cinnamon rolls). Ryan brought in the little table and we all ate in the room. When clearing out, Ashton said, "You welcome we sing Happy Birthday to you!"
3. Got to shower with the door locked while Darlings went present shopping.
4. Took children to pre-arranged child-care and had lunch with best friend Lesley. What interesting adult conversation we had!!!
5. Got unsatisfying chair massages with Lesley. But then went to get satisfying slushes at Sonic!
6. Came home to the smell of husband baking my childhood birthday cake--Chocolate, Chocolate Chip.
7. Went to favorite restaurant, Flying Star, and had their wonderful macaroni and cheese.
8. Arrived home too full for cake, so we opened presents first: New white sweater (desperate need), cute red coat, new Sharpies of all sizes and colors!!! My Darling knows me so well!
9. Indulged in wonderful cake.
10. Can't remember the rest, possible result of a sugar high. But it was good!
Thanks for the kind words and emails!
2. Awoke to Darlings serenading me and bringing breakfast in bed (Pillsbury cinnamon rolls). Ryan brought in the little table and we all ate in the room. When clearing out, Ashton said, "You welcome we sing Happy Birthday to you!"
3. Got to shower with the door locked while Darlings went present shopping.
4. Took children to pre-arranged child-care and had lunch with best friend Lesley. What interesting adult conversation we had!!!
5. Got unsatisfying chair massages with Lesley. But then went to get satisfying slushes at Sonic!
6. Came home to the smell of husband baking my childhood birthday cake--Chocolate, Chocolate Chip.
7. Went to favorite restaurant, Flying Star, and had their wonderful macaroni and cheese.
8. Arrived home too full for cake, so we opened presents first: New white sweater (desperate need), cute red coat, new Sharpies of all sizes and colors!!! My Darling knows me so well!
9. Indulged in wonderful cake.
10. Can't remember the rest, possible result of a sugar high. But it was good!
Thanks for the kind words and emails!
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