Enlightenment

Day 251 - 1 March, 2010

Ice Cream Cake

My husband is so thoughtful. Though there really was no celebrating my birthdy this year, though the phone calls from family were nice, my husband felt a little guilty that I had been forgotten, and got me my very own coldstone cake. Isn't it beautiful?! It tasted fabulous too! I am so grateful he thought of me, especially since I have been a little difficult to live with lately. Not that we spend much time together anyway. Not that I am am complaining... It's a blessin that he even has work... So! Anyway, love cake, love husband, totally makes up for a neglected birthday!




Day 252 - 2 March, 2010

I must be pregnant

I got my first baby girl gift on Tuesday! Isn't it adorable?! I just know that this is going to spark some serious nesting, I can already feel it in my bones. I cannot believe that I am having my girl... 2 months, give or take, is going to sneak up so quickly!









Day 253 - 3 March, 2010

Tuckered out

Wednesday can be a long day. It is the longest day that Malcolm stays with the Stricklands, and out of our care. While he does really well there, and loves the girls, it is a full day for everyone. He insisted on watching t.v. while I made dinner, but couldn't make himself sit up.




Day 254 - 4 March, 2010

Concert #1

I put on the first concert of the season at S.E.E. on Thursday evening. The kids did pretty well! I am grateful that I've had a student teacher to prepare them for this. It has helped me reaffirm that I am pretty good at what I do, and thank goodness for that. It was, all in all, a successful event. I even got flowers!








Day 255 - 5 March, 2010

The power of words

Since I had a little free time, and Malcolm wants to go play on the "snide" nearly every day, I caved and took him. Imagine my surprise to find that our neighborhood slide had been repainted. However considerate it may be, I must say that I had a brief chuckle. Oh to be a teenager again, without a senseable thought in my head.


Day 256 - 6 March, 2010

Deep fried what?!

A few times a year, we enjoy deep fried festivities. This is generally connected with some sot of UFC fight, though that is not mandatory. It was wonderful to just spend time with friends, and enjoy the cadbury eggs, oatmeal cakes, cookie dough, and plethora of other deep fried treats.

Day 257 - 7 March, 2010

How Comic

We had such a fabulous Sabbath today! Routine really does make the world a better place. Things get done easier, everyone is in a better mood, Malcolm is much better behaved. This morning was terribly vute. On the way to church I was reading the Sunday paper, and as I finished with one section of the comics, I handed it to him. "Thank YOU momma!" he replied graciously. Then he told me all about some dog in the comic strip. He was very concerned about what was going on. I was so surprised on his grasp of this concept, though I don't know why. He loves to read.

Long two weeks

Day 237 - 15 February, 2010

DNA Testing

I am now a test subject. I swabbed my cheeks. I sent in the packet. I released my medical information. Anything I can do to help perpartum cardiomyopathy research. I am not sure that they will find anything important from my information, but if it will help someone in the future not to have to deal with what I did, well, then I am all for it.









Day 238 - 16 February, 2010

Normal wear and tear

I submitted a claim for some wear and tear on our vinyl seats in the Mazda. I also have to take some photos of the exterior and submita claim for that as well. I hope that the environmental package pays off, and they replace the damaged parts for free. I am a big fan of that. But, I know that warranties can be a little bit of a scam, so I am not holding my breath.








Day 239 - 17 February, 2010

A silly book

This last bit of having a student teacher has been fabulous, as my work is all caught up and finished, and she has taken over my classes. I have also been able to catch up on some personal work, and some leisure reading. Particularly from my favorite satirical fantasy writer. This is a silly book.









Day 240 - 18 February, 2010

Glasses

Why Malcolm wanted his sunglasses, I do not know.

But he wore them on his head while he watched t.v.

I wasn't going to say no if it made him happy.








Day 241 - 19 February, 2010

Quick trip

I know it is not yet spring, but it had been a while since we went to the Botanical Gardens. Since it is our favorite springtime haunt, and I had a free afternoon, I thought that we might enjoy an adventure out and about. Though a little chilly, we enjoyed the park, and some of the playground equipment. I was thrilled when the trolley stopped by on its way to the parking lot, and Mac loved going for a ride.




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Day 242 - 20 February, 2010

Dry Weather

After months of drier weather, my son's lips have been getting pretty chapped. He's been picking at them too, which only makes matters worse. He's actually pulled at them until they bleed. So, we have started treating them every chance we get. Now he's even started asking for the "lip lotion"









Day 243 - 21 February, 2010

The great outdoors

The trees are still bare, and we have one more months until spring, but it is still invigorating to get outside. Playing on the slide and swings at the park with my family was definitely an afternoon well spent. Though everyone is exhausted, we really enjoyed the fresh air. I would always rather be outdoors.

Day 244- 22 February, 2010

Service

Tim was asked to help a couple with their computer, and they offered dinner as payment. We, of course, tried our best to help them out (actually Tim did that, I just sat around). But, this meant that we could play with the cool hoops that they have in their living room. How many could YOU get in 5 minutes?





Day 245 - 23 February, 2010

American Idol

I am still not sure what I think of Ellen as an Idol judge. I love Kara, because she's a musician. Randy is too, so some things he says make sense. I know that Simon and Ellen are in showbiz, so they have valid things to say, but some of the comments kill me. "Authentic" what the heck are they talking about?! You mean "being true to yourself"?! Just say that. And sometimes I think that they are deaf. They need to spend some time in my classroom.


Day 246 - 24 February, 2010

Happy Birthday to me

My student teacher remembered that it was my birthday, and she got me flowers. This was probably one of the highlights of my day. I LOVED them, and since the rest of the day... well... was mostly the same old, same old... There was not a lot of excitement. Just another lonely day.









Day 247 - 25 February 2010

Pregnancy Photos

I really wanted to get some good shots of me pregnant, and would have loved to get Malcolm in them. None of them turned out well, obviously. But, I still have 2 months to nab a btter shot. Not to mention, I'll only be getting bigger.












Day 248 - 26 February, 2010

Chili cookoff

We have an annual chili cookoff at our church. Tim won "hottest" chili, as always. He also dove face first into some pie. The sister missionary beat him at the contest. But he still got dirty.











Day 249 - 27 February, 2010

Happy 2 years!

Baby James is turning two years old on the 1st of March, so we had cake and ice cream for him at my sister-in-law's house. He is her son, after all. The spiderman cake is cute. Thank you Wal-mart.





Day 250 - 28 February, 2010

The blogging front

Another boring screen shot, I know. But, thiks is a photo of me blogging. I forgot to take a picture of games, but we had a bunch of people over to play the game I got for my birthday, and some good old fashioned, BANG! Man, was this a good time. I think we may have to start having people over every other Sunday, or so, for games. It made my day.

My Life in a nutshell

Day 230 - 8 February, 2010

Mooch

I have once again mooched of my in-laws.

They handed down their old car seat, stroller, and high chair.

All of which Malcom has laid immediate claim to.

Nevermind baby Aubrey.









Day 231 - 9 February, 2010

Box Hat

He was giggling hysterically.

He said "momma! Hat!"

I said, "No, Malcolm, Box"

He just laughed and laughed and said "BOX HAT!"








Day 232 - 10 February, 2010

a nifty shot

This is the corned of our outdoor railing in the backyard. I have been looking for good photographs since I have fallen back into my comfort zone of just putting my kid on film.
I love this shot!
I pass this almost every day as I go out to the garage. Some of the neatest things are hidden in plain sight.









Day 233 - 11 February, 2010

Where did we park the car?

My neighbor has been hanging out with a new crowd of people. They persuaded him to get this car. Gee, I wonder what kind of guys those are.
I also wonder how he can find where he parked his car every morning.










Day 234 - 12 February, 2010

Oh Man! Snow's Gone!

Malcolm asked for boots. We put them on. He asked for his hat and sweater. We put them on. He asked for his snowsuit. We put it on. He asked for outside, and we opened the door.

"OH MAN! SNOW'S GONE!"

He didn't want to go outside anymore.







Day 235 - 13 February, 2010

Showering Asa

A friend of the family had her fourth (and from what I understand, final) baby a couple weeks ago, and were pleasantly surprised with a baby boy.
So, I went to her baby shower, and got her a little something, though nothing huge, as it's her fourth.
Baby Asa is a doll.
This shot if of the paper lantern decorations hanging from the ceiling. I was a big fan.







Day 236 - 14 February, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's a yummy Strawberry Jello Cake, with homemade frosting.

My husband better love me.

This was the valentine I gave him.

He forgot to get me something.

Stupid Hallmark Holiday.

Eclectic Mix

Day 227 - 5 February, 2010

Haircut!

Malcolm was getting so shaggy, and needed yet another haircut. I have to keep up with it so often, and am not used to that since I get a haircut every other year. I cannot believe that there is not a curly hair on his head. I really think that puberty will give him curls like my brother William. But, really, with his daddy's hair, you would think there'd be something.









Day 228 - 6 February, 2010

Party Marathon

Saturday morning-snow

noon-ChuckECheese

afternoon-skating rink

evening-dinner out

=EXHAUSTED


Day 229 - 7 February, 2010

Sorting Photos

I ordered too many photos from Mac's first year of life.

A ton of Repeats.

I have learned my lesson.

My family will be getting these copies soon!

snowy extras