I interrupted E while she was playing so nicely with her dolls to say, "E, you are beautiful."
She confidently nodded in agreement and added, "And funny too."
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The New Look
If you've visited here before, I"m sure you've noticed the new look.
To be honest, this blog design thing is much more difficult than it appears to be. That's why I haven't updated things since the beginning of my blogging time. I know that's only been a year, but this place needed a little updating. My kids have changed oodles since then. For example, E has (untamed) hair now. Anyway, if anyone has tips to simplify a blogging makeover, please fill us all in. Please!
So after all of that confusing work and lost hours of sleep, my husband told me he preferred the old appearance. Once he saw it on a different computer which displayed the backgrounds and fonts correctly, he shrugged and said, "It's ok."
Did I waste my time?
What do you think?
To be honest, this blog design thing is much more difficult than it appears to be. That's why I haven't updated things since the beginning of my blogging time. I know that's only been a year, but this place needed a little updating. My kids have changed oodles since then. For example, E has (untamed) hair now. Anyway, if anyone has tips to simplify a blogging makeover, please fill us all in. Please!
So after all of that confusing work and lost hours of sleep, my husband told me he preferred the old appearance. Once he saw it on a different computer which displayed the backgrounds and fonts correctly, he shrugged and said, "It's ok."
Did I waste my time?
What do you think?
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Piano
Starting lessons last September, J was ready (and nervous) for his first real piano recital. The bow and grin at the end make me smile every time. So proud!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Pull My Finger
During a competitive matching game tonight, E halted the action by extending her index finger to her daddy.
She firmly instructed, "Pull my finger." When Daddy obliged and nothing happened, E shrugged her shoulders and responded, "It's out of batteries."
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
One Year
Exactly one year ago, this therapy session blogging party got started.
Really, I'm flattered, but you can hold your applause and rowdy hollering.
Well, I suppose the proper blogging anniversary celebration would include an extravagant giveaway. However, I still have three frozen infant mice carcasses in my freezer because I didn't follow through on the last (and only) one I had attempted, so I'm going to pass on that idea...unless, of course, there's someone out there in need of three frozen infant mice carcasses.
Ice cold rodents or not, here's to another year of blogging!
Really, I'm flattered, but you can hold your applause and rowdy hollering.
Well, I suppose the proper blogging anniversary celebration would include an extravagant giveaway. However, I still have three frozen infant mice carcasses in my freezer because I didn't follow through on the last (and only) one I had attempted, so I'm going to pass on that idea...unless, of course, there's someone out there in need of three frozen infant mice carcasses.
Ice cold rodents or not, here's to another year of blogging!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Random Thoughts of a Half-Marathoner
I hope I don’t have to poop.
Beautiful running morning. Perfect weather.
I love the pre-race energy that’s buzzing through the air.
I’m so excited for J (my dear friend and rookie half-marathoner).
Where is my family?
Ready or not…
I hope I see them so I can ditch my phone and jacket.
I can’t believe I’m even trying this. I’m so unprepared.
One down, twelve to go.
Sun’s bright. Should have brought shades.
That dog is huge and furry. Is it Barkley from Sesame Street?
This is a huge dude running next to me. He’s got to be a football player.
I wonder if L (sweet friend who lives in the neighborhood) is working today.
That drink didn’t work out so well. Try again with the cup that has the straw and lid.
There’s someone I know. I love to see familiar faces.
Thank you God for each breath and my beating heart. Thanks for knees too, even hurting knees. Without any knees, I wouldn’t be able to run.
Hope my camera is ok. I’m glad I just sent the kit lens along.
“Chafe now, brag later!” Funny sign unless you’re the one chafing.
There’s D (Steve’s aunt)!
This trail is packed. Keep moving people.
I’m so thankful for freedom. Can’t believe this guy can run with his backpack and uniform on…wow!
I wonder how J is doing? Hoping she doesn’t hate me after this.
Not sure about this. I haven’t run more than nine consecutive miles, and that was in mid-February.
Hang in there knee. Hang in there.
I should have taken tomorrow off work. Sitting at a desk all day isn’t going to feel good.
Am I going to lose any toenails?
I can take another dose of ibuprofen at 2:00.
Those blisters last year were impressive…in a bad way.
Mile 11! That’s all! What was I thinking?
Positive thoughts…positive thoughts.
“Mortuary up ahead. Look alive.” Not feeling too lively right now.
How did I ever run 26.1?
Positive thoughts...positive thoughts.
Just the song I needed to hear right now.
Do you really need to smoke while watching 10,000 people run by you?
One mile left!
How can that guy be running in an Iron Man (later was corrected by my soon…Flash Gordon) costume that looks like it’s made out of rubber? That can’t breathe well.
So glad I can turn off. Those poor full marathoners! Why would anyone want to do that? Oh wait…
How did I ever do that? That was crazy!
Almost done.
I’m going to need some ice.
Ice, Ice Baby…too cold, too cold.
Made it! Knee is so sore, but not quite as tight as I had figured it would be.
Can’t wait to see J cross the finish line.
We should have discussed a common meeting place. There are a lot of people here.
I’m freezing! Wish I had a jacket now.
Can’t be completely certain, but I think I have all of my toenails intact and no blisters. Could I be so lucky?
She did it! Yeah! So proud!
Let’s go warm up.
What a beautiful morning for a run.
I’m so glad I didn’t poop.
Beautiful running morning. Perfect weather.
I love the pre-race energy that’s buzzing through the air.
I’m so excited for J (my dear friend and rookie half-marathoner).
Where is my family?
Ready or not…
I hope I see them so I can ditch my phone and jacket.
I can’t believe I’m even trying this. I’m so unprepared.
One down, twelve to go.
Sun’s bright. Should have brought shades.
That dog is huge and furry. Is it Barkley from Sesame Street?
This is a huge dude running next to me. He’s got to be a football player.
I wonder if L (sweet friend who lives in the neighborhood) is working today.
That drink didn’t work out so well. Try again with the cup that has the straw and lid.
There’s someone I know. I love to see familiar faces.
Thank you God for each breath and my beating heart. Thanks for knees too, even hurting knees. Without any knees, I wouldn’t be able to run.
Hope my camera is ok. I’m glad I just sent the kit lens along.
“Chafe now, brag later!” Funny sign unless you’re the one chafing.
There’s D (Steve’s aunt)!
This trail is packed. Keep moving people.
I’m so thankful for freedom. Can’t believe this guy can run with his backpack and uniform on…wow!
I wonder how J is doing? Hoping she doesn’t hate me after this.
Not sure about this. I haven’t run more than nine consecutive miles, and that was in mid-February.
Hang in there knee. Hang in there.
I should have taken tomorrow off work. Sitting at a desk all day isn’t going to feel good.
Am I going to lose any toenails?
I can take another dose of ibuprofen at 2:00.
Those blisters last year were impressive…in a bad way.
Mile 11! That’s all! What was I thinking?
Positive thoughts…positive thoughts.
“Mortuary up ahead. Look alive.” Not feeling too lively right now.
How did I ever run 26.1?
Positive thoughts...positive thoughts.
Just the song I needed to hear right now.
Do you really need to smoke while watching 10,000 people run by you?
One mile left!
How can that guy be running in an Iron Man (later was corrected by my soon…Flash Gordon) costume that looks like it’s made out of rubber? That can’t breathe well.
So glad I can turn off. Those poor full marathoners! Why would anyone want to do that? Oh wait…
How did I ever do that? That was crazy!
Almost done.
I’m going to need some ice.
Ice, Ice Baby…too cold, too cold.
Made it! Knee is so sore, but not quite as tight as I had figured it would be.
Can’t wait to see J cross the finish line.
We should have discussed a common meeting place. There are a lot of people here.
I’m freezing! Wish I had a jacket now.
Can’t be completely certain, but I think I have all of my toenails intact and no blisters. Could I be so lucky?
She did it! Yeah! So proud!
Let’s go warm up.
What a beautiful morning for a run.
I’m so glad I didn’t poop.
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