finally the pics I have been promising!
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Monday, August 22, 2005
weekend update
busy, as always. Even if we do nothing around here it is busy.
This week my kids were at daycamp. They generally enjoy themselves there. And I was only called to pick Galen up early once.
Saturday I allowed myself to "model" for a friend in Mary Kay. I came out looking like a mary kay cassulity, adn spend 10 minutes washing all the makeup off my face- as I didn't look as bad as some of them there. The make up seems to get quite thick on the people who have been in mary kay for a number of years.
My hosuecleaner then called in with a sick child. So I told my family if we each completed the chores we are assigned then we can go watch "Sky High" but the work had to be done in time to catch the 5:10 matenee. Galen and Ewan had to clean thier bedroom, change thier bedding and have thier floors adn walls washed. Mike had to mow the lawn and I cleaned and mopped the kitchen.
We all enjoyed the movie, and Galen kept standing up pretending to fly. If mind power is as strong as I belive it to be that kid will literally fly away some day.
Yesterday we made it to church on time,a dn actually sat in the chaple.
Today I am dealing with work stuff that I allow myself to ignore all weekend.
Have a wonderful day!
This week my kids were at daycamp. They generally enjoy themselves there. And I was only called to pick Galen up early once.
Saturday I allowed myself to "model" for a friend in Mary Kay. I came out looking like a mary kay cassulity, adn spend 10 minutes washing all the makeup off my face- as I didn't look as bad as some of them there. The make up seems to get quite thick on the people who have been in mary kay for a number of years.
My hosuecleaner then called in with a sick child. So I told my family if we each completed the chores we are assigned then we can go watch "Sky High" but the work had to be done in time to catch the 5:10 matenee. Galen and Ewan had to clean thier bedroom, change thier bedding and have thier floors adn walls washed. Mike had to mow the lawn and I cleaned and mopped the kitchen.
We all enjoyed the movie, and Galen kept standing up pretending to fly. If mind power is as strong as I belive it to be that kid will literally fly away some day.
Yesterday we made it to church on time,a dn actually sat in the chaple.
Today I am dealing with work stuff that I allow myself to ignore all weekend.
Have a wonderful day!
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Peanuts Philosophy
Charles Schultz Philosophy
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The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the"Peanuts" comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor andactress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do? The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of yesterday. These areno second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But theapplause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades andcertificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not theones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They arethe ones who care.
Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrowin Australia." (Charles Schultz)
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The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the"Peanuts" comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor andactress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do? The point is, none of us remembers the headliners of yesterday. These areno second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But theapplause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades andcertificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not theones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They arethe ones who care.
Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrowin Australia." (Charles Schultz)
Thursday, August 18, 2005
question of the day.
Is there any reasn a fleet of school buses would not want to run on bio diseal?
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
inspired to inspire
Dear Amber,
Your idea about 5 minutes of yoga doing lots of good is inspiring. Can I inspire you to create 5 minute yoga routines? You know, have a 5 minute routine for energy- 5 minutes to relaxation, 5 minutes to calming, 5 minutes to grounding, ect. . .
I am not sure how to best present it. . . I would assume to someone who knows a little yoga, maby in pamphlet form for each routine? With visuals on each pose.
5 minutes I could squeeze into me scheduel if I had a clue on what kind of poses to follow to create a good little routine.
Your idea about 5 minutes of yoga doing lots of good is inspiring. Can I inspire you to create 5 minute yoga routines? You know, have a 5 minute routine for energy- 5 minutes to relaxation, 5 minutes to calming, 5 minutes to grounding, ect. . .
I am not sure how to best present it. . . I would assume to someone who knows a little yoga, maby in pamphlet form for each routine? With visuals on each pose.
5 minutes I could squeeze into me scheduel if I had a clue on what kind of poses to follow to create a good little routine.
Strange thoughts
Below is presented Several Mini Essays, collectivly entitled: "Strange thoughts while Grocery Shopping"
Grocery shopping with 2 kids is not usually presented as an easy task. And indeed it is a very dangerous task if the kids are old enough to ask for things, and it gets even more dangerous if they can argue thier point. Therefore I try my darndest not to grocery shop with my 4 and 6 year old, so today I ended up taking my 1 month and 2 year old. Biggest challenge was finding room in the cart to put the groceries. I thought for a while that Ian would end up on the conveyer belt to rung up with the groceries. The other challange was the baby. He caused delays every time somebody new passed the cart.
"Oh," they'd say as they stopped. "How old is he? It's a he, isn't it?" And then to make the delays even longer Clayton smiled at them with his tounge sticking out. To tell you the truth even though these delays created a much longer grocery trip, as the mother of the child being cooed at- I really didn't mind.
On the subject of bread: there are 2 extremes on one end is the light nurtionless fluff, and on the other end are the wheat bricks. I select mine somewhere between the two. It has to be 100% whole grain, and it should be able to be squeezed (however, queezing should not make a perment dent).
Today I must have been a bargain hunter, for when I saw the canned beans on clearance I bought them out. When I saw the organic cheeze on clearance, I bought enough for 2 months. And I bought them out of the clearance organic steaks. However, it did make me worry. For if these aren't selling what do other people eat?
Grocery shopping with 2 kids is not usually presented as an easy task. And indeed it is a very dangerous task if the kids are old enough to ask for things, and it gets even more dangerous if they can argue thier point. Therefore I try my darndest not to grocery shop with my 4 and 6 year old, so today I ended up taking my 1 month and 2 year old. Biggest challenge was finding room in the cart to put the groceries. I thought for a while that Ian would end up on the conveyer belt to rung up with the groceries. The other challange was the baby. He caused delays every time somebody new passed the cart.
"Oh," they'd say as they stopped. "How old is he? It's a he, isn't it?" And then to make the delays even longer Clayton smiled at them with his tounge sticking out. To tell you the truth even though these delays created a much longer grocery trip, as the mother of the child being cooed at- I really didn't mind.
On the subject of bread: there are 2 extremes on one end is the light nurtionless fluff, and on the other end are the wheat bricks. I select mine somewhere between the two. It has to be 100% whole grain, and it should be able to be squeezed (however, queezing should not make a perment dent).
Today I must have been a bargain hunter, for when I saw the canned beans on clearance I bought them out. When I saw the organic cheeze on clearance, I bought enough for 2 months. And I bought them out of the clearance organic steaks. However, it did make me worry. For if these aren't selling what do other people eat?
Sunday, August 14, 2005
ps
trust me, you are glad you are not here right now. The noise level is horrible but we will be putting the main noise maker to bed very soon!
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