Fair!!

Tonight when putting the kids to bed, one of them was a little over tired and kept going on and on about how it's not fair. I then remembered that same child, when just learning words, used to say, "It's fair!" in an upset voice, not understanding they should say, "Not fair" when upset. I would always laugh to myself because it sounded so awkward, and usually I laughed enough I wouldn't get irritated. It's too bad they figured out how to complain more effectively. Saying, "It's not fair" gets old really fast. I get frustrated explaining why they are futile in their shouting, but does that work? No. So, tonight I reminisce and miss the good ole days where life was "So Fair!" even if it was said in an upset voice.

Santa is in our bathroom

Today the kids decided to set up shop and play in the bathroom. They are playing house and having a great time. You'll see Santa (our monkey) over in the corner. I love that D affectionately named the monkey Santa. It makes it fun all year to yell things like, "Where's Santa?"

Breakfast

This morning I noticed at breakfast O was mimicking all my moves- every time I took a bite, turned, smiled, etc. It's been awhile since I have noticed one of my kids following my every move. I forgot I am being constantly watched. No pressure. It makes me wonder what exactly my kids are learning from me. I guess it's a good reminder to be on my best behavior. I will need a little... a lot of help with that. Um, well, I'll just try not to hold my expectations of my self too high. Ya, maybe I'll figure a few bad habits will help them be well rounded. jk

Prediction for fun

American Idol is about to start. I thought I'd take a guess at which two are getting kicked off. I am going to guess Anoop and Lil. I still think Matt will be in the bottom three. So, there it is.

What makes you smile?

My husband and I were both doing our own thing on the computer when he started to tell me about something he just read in the news. I stopped him mid sentence and finished the news story, knowing he'd be surprised I new it. He was surprised. He said, "You already new that? You knew that before me? I am totally impressed. In fact, I am totally turned on." Ha, I knew he would be. Can't wipe the smile off my face. I love the simple things that impress my man. Anyway, gotta go.

Prepared, what?

Sometimes I feel I am very prepared. Other times I think to myself, "Did someone say prepared...oh, ya I've heard of that before." So when we had a power outage that lasted for several hours the other night I was reminded of how much distance I have let come between me and the word prepared. No electricity hit me hard. I had laundry and dishes to do, not to mention no food and no way to cook all my unprepared foods. Really, that didn't put me over the edge of pushing me past my laziness and false security enough to get back on the preparedmobile. I pulled out the flashlights, and all the batteries were dead. The new flashlights I had purchased in my quest to be more prepared were still unopened in the package and of course without batteries. So, with only the light left of dying flashlights, no food and no clean clothes, I realized I better face the reality I am not prepared. And, as a mother for some reason or another this hit particularly hard as I wondered what I would feed my family. I felt I was not being responsible. In the past, when reminded of my not so great preparedness skills, I just pushed aside my guilty feelings and figured if I got in a tough spot I knew better and deserved it. This particular night I didn't feel this callousness, I felt extreme guilt. I knew I was responsible to care for my kids and not being prepared was not only affecting me, but my family as well, which is just not right. After feeling guilty for awhile. I made a new shopping list to get our home back on track. Hopefully slowly but surely we will get a home of order that can withstand the expected storms. Then my mind wandered and I thought, would I have done anything if I had never experienced this storm? Probably not. So, I am grateful for the small storms that prepare me for the greater storms. And, as you have probably guessed, I feel that way about life as well. I am glad we have a kind God who teaches us a small storm at a time, so we will be well prepared for the big storms of life.

Spring mating at the zoo

Our family loved the trip we just took to the zoo. All the kids had favorite moments and animals. One moment I'd like to share is a funny moment at the zebras. We walked up to see them when not long after one zebra from behind jumped up on the zebra in front of him and started to ride him around their area. Then one of the kids yelled out, "Look, the zebra is giving a piggyback ride!"