Today was the first day of official employment for Grant, who just turned twelve a couple weeks ago. He has a paper route, six days a week. I didn't get a picture of him heading out on the job (dragging his little brother along to help ease the workload).
We went to a really fun birthday party yesterday. A dear friend turned 50 last week, and her husband, siblings, and eight children planned a surprise party for her. There were probably 300 people there, and boy was she surprised! Her children wrote and sang hilarious little ditties to her and about her.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
First Violin Lesson
It appears that Natalie wants to follow in mom's footsteps; she has been begging for violin lessons ever since a friend gave us a half-sized violin. It needed a minor repair, which I finally took care of last week. She had her first lesson this morning, and hopefully she will advance far beyond her teacher (aka mom).
The kids' current favorite movie/CD is Fiddler on the Roof, which probably served to inspire her. I was in a drama at church where a Yiddish accent was required, so we got the DVD from the library. Then I discovered the Fiddler CD in my collection, and it has become a major hit in this house!
I never did figure out how to speak with a convincing Yiddish accent.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Art Day with Auntie!
These past few weeks have been crazily busy at our house, which is why April has a grand total of one post until today.
Auntie J will fire them in her kiln for us, and we will go back on May 8 to glaze them and give them a final bake. (May 8 happens to coincide with the annual Green Bay Public Library book sale. Grin!)
This week, we went to visit Auntie J at her art studio in Green Bay. The first day, the kids (and mom) got to work with natural clay. Here are some of our creations:
Auntie J will fire them in her kiln for us, and we will go back on May 8 to glaze them and give them a final bake. (May 8 happens to coincide with the annual Green Bay Public Library book sale. Grin!)
We slept overnight and went back to the studio the next day to work with polymer clay. We made magnets, spoons, critters and adorable bottle openers.
We sure enjoyed our two days in the studio, and our overnight at Auntie's. What a treat!!
Monday, April 2, 2007
Women's Issues
My DAD sent me this, of all people!!! LOL! These are hilarious.
Pregnancy Q & A & more
Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.
Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.
Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.
Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?
Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.
Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.
Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.
Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.
"ESTROGEN ISSUES"
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"
1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellular phone to dial u p every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving-call 1- 800-".
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space".
8 You can't believe they don't make a tampon bigger than Super Plus.
9 You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.
TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10. Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.
7. Fat clothes.
6 Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time (Sorry, I do this).
5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.
AND, the Number One thing only women understand:
1. OTHER WOMEN
Pregnancy Q & A & more
Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.
Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.
Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.
Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?
Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.
Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.
Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.
Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.
"ESTROGEN ISSUES"
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"
1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellular phone to dial u p every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving-call 1- 800-".
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space".
8 You can't believe they don't make a tampon bigger than Super Plus.
9 You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.
TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10. Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.
7. Fat clothes.
6 Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time (Sorry, I do this).
5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.
AND, the Number One thing only women understand:
1. OTHER WOMEN
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