Sunday, November 29, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
pilgrims
Today as I picked up my kindergartener from school, she pretended not to see me because she had pulled her construction-paper-n- feathers headband over her eyes.
For today's feast she was an Indian*.
Immediately in my mind I was thrown back to second grade or so, to the Feast -- or, likely, many feasts. I always had the feathers and the brown paper bag vest. How I longed to be a Pilgrim. The broad, white paper hat, the clean collar. Instead of wearing it, I sat across from it with much jealousy.
Why did I feel that way? I know that those who were Pilgrims were also the kids with the blond hair, the blue eyes; the girls with the long and straight hair, pulled back into ponytails tied with pink yarn. All things I longed to have for myself.
Do you remember these activities? Do you remember which costume you wore? Did it make an impact on you as it did me?
*don't get all PC with me, I'm part Cherokee.
For today's feast she was an Indian*.
Immediately in my mind I was thrown back to second grade or so, to the Feast -- or, likely, many feasts. I always had the feathers and the brown paper bag vest. How I longed to be a Pilgrim. The broad, white paper hat, the clean collar. Instead of wearing it, I sat across from it with much jealousy.
Why did I feel that way? I know that those who were Pilgrims were also the kids with the blond hair, the blue eyes; the girls with the long and straight hair, pulled back into ponytails tied with pink yarn. All things I longed to have for myself.
Do you remember these activities? Do you remember which costume you wore? Did it make an impact on you as it did me?
*don't get all PC with me, I'm part Cherokee.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
unpost
I know I didn't post yesterday, even though I said I'd post each day this month.
I thought about posting last night, just To Get It Done.
But after a full day of quality time with each kid, plus a nice date with Darin, I found myself in my family room in my pjs, with my kids each wanting to cuddle (even if it's by my feet or holding my hand across someone else's body). I decided to stay put.
Excellent choice.
I thought about posting last night, just To Get It Done.
But after a full day of quality time with each kid, plus a nice date with Darin, I found myself in my family room in my pjs, with my kids each wanting to cuddle (even if it's by my feet or holding my hand across someone else's body). I decided to stay put.
Excellent choice.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Mama's Holiday Wish List Meme
Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme
TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.
1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year? A new television, a freezer (for the garage), This, any season of 30 Rock on DVD, the This Is It DVD. (all of these answers have been fabricated. I don't actually have a holiday wishlist for myself, I'm just fine where I am, thankyouverymuch.)
2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received? The poems my husband writes for me.
3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle? A Quilt.
4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child? Getting to be in Ski Club.
5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year? Rollerblades, a Wii, a Ni Hao Kai Lan doll, chocolate, stuffed animals, a pet
6. What is your favorite holiday food? egg nog.
7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays? Food.
8. What is your favorite holiday movie? Elf.
9. Favorite holiday song? Right now it's Sleigh Ride by the Boston Pops Orchestra.
10. Favorite holiday pastime? Wrapping gifts.
TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.
1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year? A new television, a freezer (for the garage), This, any season of 30 Rock on DVD, the This Is It DVD. (all of these answers have been fabricated. I don't actually have a holiday wishlist for myself, I'm just fine where I am, thankyouverymuch.)
2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received? The poems my husband writes for me.
3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle? A Quilt.
4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child? Getting to be in Ski Club.
5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year? Rollerblades, a Wii, a Ni Hao Kai Lan doll, chocolate, stuffed animals, a pet
6. What is your favorite holiday food? egg nog.
7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays? Food.
8. What is your favorite holiday movie? Elf.
9. Favorite holiday song? Right now it's Sleigh Ride by the Boston Pops Orchestra.
10. Favorite holiday pastime? Wrapping gifts.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
answer to tori's poll
My friend Tori posted a Very Important Poll regarding Electric Hand Dryers vs. Paper Towels.
She makes a good case for Paper Towels, and while I tend to agree with the points she's made, I have to concede that this is the exception:
Found at IKEA in Draper, and seriously a li'l piece o' manufacturing magic. You have to try it to believe it.
Have you tried it?
She makes a good case for Paper Towels, and while I tend to agree with the points she's made, I have to concede that this is the exception:
Found at IKEA in Draper, and seriously a li'l piece o' manufacturing magic. You have to try it to believe it.Have you tried it?
Monday, November 16, 2009
it's been a while
The clock on my screen says 1:21 am, and I believe I'm tired, but I won't go to bed. I've only just realized that it's been awhile since I just sat here, at the dashboard, and let my thoughts out, so I'll give that one a go.
*****
Why am I awake so late? Well, it's because the dryer isn't finished. See, it'll be wicked-cold when it's time for the kiddos to go to school in the morning, and I need to ensure that Superstar's coat is clean and dry. We took the coats out of storage on Saturday, first thing in the morning. All kids had fitting snow coats and snow pants, excepting Curly in the coat department, so she and I shuffled out in the storm to buy her The Coat Of Her Dreams. (It was to be found in American Fork, Utah -- who knew?) I got myOWN self a coat, too. It's green. You like it.
*****
Atcha woke up crying. I changed her diaper and gave her a cup of milk, and then Darin brought her downstairs to cuddle on the couch. For some reason, taking that one into my room is like bringing her to the circus - she wants to run around and play and discover and all other sorts of tomfoolery. I wonder if she is still awake, there in her Papi's arms. I'll turn around now to see. She's mostly asleep.
*****
I want to thank you for reading my blog. Hm, that sounded like an exiting line, no? It's not, I just am grateful that you read my blog. Did you know I won a prize? I did. And it's because of people who read my blog. That's an extra bonus today, so thanks for that, too.
*****
Do you know my friend LaYen? She's really clever. I don't know why, but earlier this evening, I was browsing facebook and found this old post she put on her page, one of those "tag 25 people" things, and I just think it's the most cleverest thing we've ever read, so, without any sort of permission from her, I give you:
That Stupid Freaking 25 Things Thing. (by LaYen)
Fine. Get off of my case.
1. I have a secret piercing
2. And only one fallopian tube of renown
3. I like the summer better than the winter
4. But I like the fall best of all
5. I am going to Europe in October
6. And Bullhead in May
7. I can speak the Spanish
8. But I majored in English
9. I enjoy menudo
10. And barbacoa
11. I love throwing parties
12. My favorite food is The Reuben. Capitalize it to show it respect
13. I like meeting new people
14. I really like playing computer games
15. Especially WOW
16. I still have my cabbage patch doll. Her name is Peggy Chris. Represent.
17. I would like to be a gynecologist one day
18. I am really, truly, heartbroken to not be going to Utah on Monday for the big To-Do.
19. I enjoy The Three Stooges
20. I really hate these things
21. I also hate zoos
22. I love going to baseball games
23. I have never thrown up on the side of the road in New Mexico
24. All of the odd numbered ones in this list are lies.
25. No they aren't.
*****
I think I'm sufficiently tired. Nervous for tomorrow, but it's enough that I feel I should at least go to my room and relax. 1:31.
*****
Why am I awake so late? Well, it's because the dryer isn't finished. See, it'll be wicked-cold when it's time for the kiddos to go to school in the morning, and I need to ensure that Superstar's coat is clean and dry. We took the coats out of storage on Saturday, first thing in the morning. All kids had fitting snow coats and snow pants, excepting Curly in the coat department, so she and I shuffled out in the storm to buy her The Coat Of Her Dreams. (It was to be found in American Fork, Utah -- who knew?) I got myOWN self a coat, too. It's green. You like it.
*****
Atcha woke up crying. I changed her diaper and gave her a cup of milk, and then Darin brought her downstairs to cuddle on the couch. For some reason, taking that one into my room is like bringing her to the circus - she wants to run around and play and discover and all other sorts of tomfoolery. I wonder if she is still awake, there in her Papi's arms. I'll turn around now to see. She's mostly asleep.
*****
I want to thank you for reading my blog. Hm, that sounded like an exiting line, no? It's not, I just am grateful that you read my blog. Did you know I won a prize? I did. And it's because of people who read my blog. That's an extra bonus today, so thanks for that, too.
*****
Do you know my friend LaYen? She's really clever. I don't know why, but earlier this evening, I was browsing facebook and found this old post she put on her page, one of those "tag 25 people" things, and I just think it's the most cleverest thing we've ever read, so, without any sort of permission from her, I give you:
That Stupid Freaking 25 Things Thing. (by LaYen)
Fine. Get off of my case.
1. I have a secret piercing
2. And only one fallopian tube of renown
3. I like the summer better than the winter
4. But I like the fall best of all
5. I am going to Europe in October
6. And Bullhead in May
7. I can speak the Spanish
8. But I majored in English
9. I enjoy menudo
10. And barbacoa
11. I love throwing parties
12. My favorite food is The Reuben. Capitalize it to show it respect
13. I like meeting new people
14. I really like playing computer games
15. Especially WOW
16. I still have my cabbage patch doll. Her name is Peggy Chris. Represent.
17. I would like to be a gynecologist one day
18. I am really, truly, heartbroken to not be going to Utah on Monday for the big To-Do.
19. I enjoy The Three Stooges
20. I really hate these things
21. I also hate zoos
22. I love going to baseball games
23. I have never thrown up on the side of the road in New Mexico
24. All of the odd numbered ones in this list are lies.
25. No they aren't.
*****
I think I'm sufficiently tired. Nervous for tomorrow, but it's enough that I feel I should at least go to my room and relax. 1:31.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
homework: Book Shelf Seminar: Mother Goose
homework: Travel Studies Seminar: Sidewalks of New York
Homework: Do any or all or be inspired:
~Make a list of things you'd like to do on a rainy day. Ideas: Learn to play chess, teach the kids to make paper airplanes, clean out the fridge, watch Singin' in the Rain and dance around with a yellow umbrella. Now, prepare a rainy-day-kit with the stuff you need. Wait for it to rain.
~Walk around your neighborhood and take pictures of the little things. Now, create a Bingo card with the photos (or just write your discoveries on a list.) Get a few flashlights and go on a scavenger hunt for your Halloween Party. When you get home, shape Pillsbury refrigerator biscuits into donuts, fry them and drizzle with icing. Serve with the hot spiced cider that's making your house smell so good.
~Carve up some pumpkins to trim your own sidewalk. (These were made by scraping the pumpkin thin in spots, without cutting all the way through.) Take a million photos and post them on your blog. Now, wash the pumpkin seeds, spread them on a cookie sheet, toast them in the oven for a few minutes, and sprinkle with salt.
~Skip Halloween altogether and go to New York City!
I think I do that last one in my mind on a regular basis. I’ll work on it for some year in the future.
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~Make a list of things you'd like to do on a rainy day. Ideas: Learn to play chess, teach the kids to make paper airplanes, clean out the fridge, watch Singin' in the Rain and dance around with a yellow umbrella. Now, prepare a rainy-day-kit with the stuff you need. Wait for it to rain.
~Walk around your neighborhood and take pictures of the little things. Now, create a Bingo card with the photos (or just write your discoveries on a list.) Get a few flashlights and go on a scavenger hunt for your Halloween Party. When you get home, shape Pillsbury refrigerator biscuits into donuts, fry them and drizzle with icing. Serve with the hot spiced cider that's making your house smell so good.
~Carve up some pumpkins to trim your own sidewalk. (These were made by scraping the pumpkin thin in spots, without cutting all the way through.) Take a million photos and post them on your blog. Now, wash the pumpkin seeds, spread them on a cookie sheet, toast them in the oven for a few minutes, and sprinkle with salt.
~Skip Halloween altogether and go to New York City!
I think I do that last one in my mind on a regular basis. I’ll work on it for some year in the future.
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