10.10.2008
:: this cute boy::
:: presents from
family :: we were so happy to increase the orange art products here :: were were running devastatingly low ::
:: making batman costume :: have plans for more costumes for other upcoming events ::
:: taking days off to enjoy other favorite hobbies :: jj taking days off to help at home :: playing catch up is hard though ::
:: having a clean home ::
:: breakfast for dinner :: with peanut butter :: mmmmmmmmmm, peanut butter ::
:: preparing for fall and warm fun times ::
Labels: flickr, I love, One Day
9.19.2008
Gentry and I had a tough morning today. He woke up crying at 7 this morning so I went into his room to lie down with him for a little bit. I probably should have just stayed in my bed, and let him work it out on his own. Anyway, he was up early and he got exceedingly harder and harder to deal with until we were late for pre-school and he was yelling at me to bring him a treat when I picked him up. And telling me that I have a bad attitude. And yelling that I need to be nicer to him.
I was using the tactic, that I cannot hear little boys that yell at their moms. I can only hear little boys who speak nicely to their mothers. He didn't seem to care and I was not giving in.
I guess he felt bad about being so mean to me, because his teacher came and talked to me when I picked him up. She said that he had been really quiet while he was there and during sharing time, or whatever they do, he had told her that he had been mean to his mom and that he needed to apologize to her when he saw her again. He said he had had a bad attitude and he was going to be nicer to her.
I was shocked. To say the least.
He has been much nicer since our break from each other today. So to start with today, I love...
:: preschool ::
:: when my little boy sees that he needs to apologize and be nicer ::
:: playing with the little guy during the day ::
:: the build up to Halloween ::
:: peanut butter :: Could peanut butter be the test I was sent to Earth to face? ::
:: fun new discoveries ::
Labels: flickr, I love, One Day
9.03.2008
Waiting with a prayer in my heart, and constantly fighting back tears, for the arrival of a new little girl to join our ranks.
I wish I was there, and am sending my positive thoughts to
you and your new addition.
Labels: flickr, One Day, The Circus
8.26.2008
I love the simple pattern of a zucchini cut open. Yes this is a zucchini, a yellow zucchini. It kind of reminds me of those old fisher price record players with the notches on the records. I made
this for dinner. It was so good, even though I forgot the beans and almonds. And yes, that is the kind of stuff I have on hand around here. The tomatoes and zucchinis came from my garden.
This is what my days have been looking like lately. All finances and catching up. I am getting on top of it though. Thank goodness for accountants and friends who know accounting. To bad I failed accounting in college. This should make a little sense since I had to take it twice. Oh well. Shortly I should be back on top of my finances.
Labels: flickr, Intake, One Day
8.22.2008
:: him ::
::
friends volunteer work in an African orphanage ::
their bringing hope ::
:: moments when Gentry listens and understands ::
:: JJ bringing me healthy snacks at night ::
:: finding out good news from lots of different sources ::
:: impending birthday parties ::
:: evening walks with friends :: making friends with Gentry's preschool teacher ::
:: gaining clarity ::
:: hope ::
Labels: flickr, One Day
8.07.2008
Today is a good day. JJ is not here, which is pretty normal. He didn't go to work however. He went fishing with my brother and my brothers father-in-law. I love that he took a personal day all for himself.
Labels: flickr, Fuzzy, One Day
7.23.2008
I went to wake up Gentry this morning and this is what I found. Scrumptious little toes and a boy who did not want to wake up. I love his morning hair as well. All rumpled and smashed. The first thing he asked for, Iron Man underwear. I wish I had some Iron Man underwear as well.
Labels: flickr, One Day
7.22.2008
The garden is going well. These are blossoms from potato plants. I cut up the potatoes that were growing legs in my pantry and put them in the ground and this is what happened. Can you even believe it? It amazes me what will come out of the ground, and these burst out of the ground. It really was astonishing how a full bush rose out of the ground, complete with leaves and flowers. They didn't even start as little buds or sprouts.
Yesterday we went and pulled one zucchini and two yellow zucchinis off their plants and ate them for dinner. We grilled them with an onion and butter and
BBQ3000. And well, it was so good. I love the summer fresh foods that I can harvest from my own garden. And aren't nectarines pretty much like candy growing on a tree? Oh my word, I love summer food.
Labels: flickr, Intake, One Day
7.21.2008
I love my life. I know I whine incessantly about it, but really I would not have it any other way.
Being married to a man who understands me and laughs at my stupid jokes is one of the greatest blessings in my life. Also, he lets me talk about my digestional triumphs and still thinks I am sexy. What could be any better?
Having a baby who only hates me half the time makes me swell with joy. Watching him learn, laugh, and grow is amazing to me. I love that he tells me where to stick it and in return I tell him to sit in time out. But I love that he has the guts to tell it like it is. Honesty, above all else, is so key to me.
I love my little house. I love living in a beautiful valley. I love friends who don't criticize my inane personality.
Today I am thankful.
Labels: flickr, Fuzzy, One Day, Squishy
7.19.2008
I saw this guy hanging out in
Erin's garden today. He may actually be the same one
she saw the other day. I wonder what he is guarding over there? Maybe her jalapeño.
Labels: flickr, One Day
7.18.2008
:: miracles ::
:: friends ::
::
Cold Stone Creamery :: cake base ice cream with reese's peanut butter cups :: peanut butter :: and caramel or fudge, I cannot remember :: this is heavenly, if you are not allergic :: if you are allergic, than go suck a blueberry ::
:: rediscovering hot rollers :: they take the kinks out :: well, they hide them anyway ::
:: sweet sincerity ::
:: The Office ::
:: realizing somethings must change ::
::
moop ::
Labels: flickr, I love, One Day
7.14.2008
Guess who did not wet the bed while wearing
Iron Man underwear all night?
I know, I am so proud of myself.
Just kidding.
Go Gentry.
Labels: flickr, One Day, Squishy
7.11.2008
:: these guys ::
:: these friends ::
:: a new ceiling fan in my room :: the gentle constant breeze ::
:: diet coke ::
:: direct honesty ::
as opposed to a bunch of fluffy crap that you have to call up the Holmes to figure out ::
:: simplicity ::
:: getting things in order and working towards goals ::
::
Jari Love ::
:: lazy summer afternoons at the pool ::
Labels: flickr, I love, One Day
