Tuesday, February 19, 2008

My little girl is getting all growned up.


My daughter is about to turn eight years old. Wow. Eight years already. Does that mean I can no longer call my extra weight "pregnancy weight?"

She is a lovely, passionate and smart little girl. She is incredibly responsible. I think she could babysit her older brother. I love how she always turns off the lights when she leaves her room. Even if she's just running to the bathroom and is coming right back. She turns them off every time.

She is very articulate. Whenever she is upset she always writes me notes and drops them down from upstairs. Last year in early summer we went swimming on a rather cloudy day. I didn't put sunscreen on her as much as I should have and her shoulders got a little pink. When we got home she went up to her room and wrote me a note. "Dear Mom, I'm mad at you. You should have known that the sun can travel through the clouds."

She also loves to write our whole family love notes. I have boxes and boxes of sweet notes from her. They are one of my most prized possession.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

It's the little things.


Sometimes I can get really down. I get the attitude that my life sucks and I tend to dwell on the negative things. I have really been trying to have a change of heart. My life is really good, in fact, it's great, and I need to focus on that. Yes, the dog tracks in mud, yes my kids leave their socks all over the house, but does that really mean my life sucks? I don't think so.

I have been trying to focus on the little things that make me happy instead of the little things that can ruin my day. I turned on the car radio the other day and a song I loved in high school (Fool in the Rain) had just started. I turned it up and opened the sun roof. Pure bliss.

My daughter loves to write little notes. "You are the best mom in the world. I love you infinity infinities." Precious.

My son, all on his own without any prompting from me, told his teacher: "Hey Mr. C, thanks for putting together a great Valentine's Day party. I know it was a lot of work but it was really fun. Thank you for doing it for the class." AWWW....

My husband surprised me and organized and labeled all the spices. I came home to a cabinet full of order. I was in awe and continue to be whenever I reach for the oregano.

A friend calls and we talk for an hour without even realizing it. She understands my worries, my thoughts and my humor. Bless her.

Thank you to those of you who contribute to all of my little things. Here's to the little things. They make the bigger things so much easier to handle.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Obama Fever




Brian was lucky enough to attend the Obama rally in Seattle. He rode his bike up to the event and was able to capture a great video of many of the people waiting in line (he estimates that the line was twice as long). The doors opened at 11:00 and it was filled to capacity at 11:20 (18,000+inside Key Arena) and about 3000 who weren't able to get in, but stayed outside anyway.

I attended the caucus yesterday. It was great to see so much support for Obama (where he overwhelmingly won). I was especially moved to see so many people in their 60's and above who were in support for Obama.

During the caucus I stood up in my precinct and said that ever since I turned 18 and was able to vote in Presidential Elections, there has always been a Clinton or Bush on the ticket and that it was time for a different slate of people to lead our country.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

A Wii Christmas


After asking for a Wii for months, we told the kids there was no way they would be getting one for Christmas.   Watch this clip to see their reaction.  I love how my daughter covers her ears. Pay close attention to the end.  My son almost sounds like he is weeping out of happiness.

I just realized I could post movies so that is why this is out of chronological order.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Have you ever seen such a sight in your life....


Okay, the mice problem continues to get worse.  The past two nights our sleep has been disturbed by the cats "playing" with the rodents.  I told Brian I really needed him to step up to the plate and tackle this problem, or we will need to pay big bucks to a professional.
I left to run some errands and when I returned, this was sitting on our kitchen counter.  A homemade mouse catcher.  Please note the detail work of the mini-steps for the mice to climb.  On the inside of the bucket is sunflower seeds and peanut butter to lure them.  Does anyone care to make a wager on how many mice this little baby will catch?

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Their prayers were answered.


This is the reason the NY Giants won the Super Bowl.  Twelve 10-year old boys came to my son's Super-Bowl Birthday party.  I think all of their energy created waves that reached the Giants in Arizona.


Interestingly enough, all their energy zapped my energy. 

Three blind mice, see how they run....

http://www.exterminator.com.au/Rats.htm
We seem to be having a mouse problem and our cats aren't pulling their fair share around here. I told Brian that it might be time to call in an exterminator.  His response was:  "It's almost the end of mouse season.  Our problem should be clearing up soon."

So when I am scrubbing out the cabinets and re-washing everything and finding mouse droppings, at least I can take comfort in the fact that the resident mice should be moving outside soon and will no longer be free-loading off our family.

My husband is so insightful.

Friday, February 1, 2008

Brought to you by....




I recently had a dream that I was at a wedding.  We were getting ready to recite the Lord's Prayer.  The minister told us:  "The Lord's Prayer is sponsored by AT&T."  What?  Is this a vision for our future?  Can you imagine..."Today's scripture reading is brought to you by  Gillette, for a smooth comfortable shave, chose Gillette."  

I hate how life has become so commercial, and this is coming from a person who majored in advertising in college.  I always cringe when I hear sports announcers plugging the sponsors.  I couldn't stand how Overstock.com advertised on the yard lines of college football games this year.  It's everywhere.  

Anyhoo, enough about that.  I did want you early readers to know that I am looking for sponsors of my blog.  I will give you a discounted rate since you have been with me from the beginning.  If you are interested, please contact me directly.


Have a coke and a smile day,
Erin