Jace: Nonny, et Duddy out.
Me: Nonny's working, you let Buddy out.
Jace: No, I boss Nonny!
Nice.
after a little back and forth he finally gave in and let the dog out.
It is good to know he is the boss now though. I would be glad to hand over the bills and my job to him.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious......
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious!
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious....
I took Nylin to her first ever show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, Mary Poppins.
It just so happens that Mary Poppins was/is my favorite movie of ALL TIME. When I heard it was coming to my city, I just knew it was the perfect show for Nylin and I to see together.
We also took my mom for her birthday present from us and Lori and Jake also joined us. We had a spectacular time! Who wouldn't have a grand time with Mary Poppins???
I have to say- I did not expect to love it as much as I did. I mean Mary Poppins without Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke??
It happens a lot with movies you love and then you see the play- it just isn't the same. It was not the same at all. Of course the most popular songs and most of the storyline was the same but you just cannot do somethings on stage that you can in a movie. You also can not do things in a movie (and expect greatness) like you can in a play. There was some super cool things that would not have made Mary Poppins the movie great but it sure made Mary Poppins the play AWESOME! I hear that the play actually follows the book more closely than the movie.
I have no idea why I never thought to look for Mary Poppins THE BOOK. I always read the book! After a little googling I have found that there are actually 8 children's books that feature Mary Poppins. I will be starting this series (reading it with Nylin!) after I am done with the current series I am reading- Sookie Stackhouse, a way different type of book, but a welcome change!
Original Cover Art for the 1st Mary Poppins book by P.L.Travers
The props in this production were amazing. The transitions happened right there on stage, curtains open and lights on. Nylin loved this. Seeing the living room turn into a kitchen in a few spins was exciting for her!! She was asking questions about it and talking about how cool it was all night (and all day today). I am so glad she payed attention and noticed things like this.
Of course my favorite part and Nylin's are one in the same. They had a scene where the chimney sweeps were tapping all over the place. About midway through the song Bert (played by actor Gavin Lee) started tapping up the side of the stage wall, when he reached the top he tapped all the way across the top of the stage, then back down the other side. Amazing. This is the only way I can describe this scene. Just amazing.
Of course we all enjoyed Mary Poppins flying into the audience at the end of the show. It was GREAT. All in all I had a great night, watched a great show and spent it with great people. I am so happy that Nylin enjoyed herself. She acted like such a little lady. It is a great compliment when people stop you to tell you how amazingly beautiful and well behaved your child is. We were actually stopped 3 times, each time complimenting Nylin. It is just heart warming.
Nylin and Jake, both first timers at The Fox!
Nylin giving her first ticket at The Fox. I wish they would have let me keep my camera out so I could show you the amazed look on her face when we walked in, the ornate ceiling and columns had her mesmerized.
Posing out front
My attempt at being creative. I like it, but I am not in love with it.
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious....
I took Nylin to her first ever show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, Mary Poppins.
It just so happens that Mary Poppins was/is my favorite movie of ALL TIME. When I heard it was coming to my city, I just knew it was the perfect show for Nylin and I to see together.
We also took my mom for her birthday present from us and Lori and Jake also joined us. We had a spectacular time! Who wouldn't have a grand time with Mary Poppins???
I have to say- I did not expect to love it as much as I did. I mean Mary Poppins without Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke??
It happens a lot with movies you love and then you see the play- it just isn't the same. It was not the same at all. Of course the most popular songs and most of the storyline was the same but you just cannot do somethings on stage that you can in a movie. You also can not do things in a movie (and expect greatness) like you can in a play. There was some super cool things that would not have made Mary Poppins the movie great but it sure made Mary Poppins the play AWESOME! I hear that the play actually follows the book more closely than the movie.
I have no idea why I never thought to look for Mary Poppins THE BOOK. I always read the book! After a little googling I have found that there are actually 8 children's books that feature Mary Poppins. I will be starting this series (reading it with Nylin!) after I am done with the current series I am reading- Sookie Stackhouse, a way different type of book, but a welcome change!
Original Cover Art for the 1st Mary Poppins book by P.L.Travers
The props in this production were amazing. The transitions happened right there on stage, curtains open and lights on. Nylin loved this. Seeing the living room turn into a kitchen in a few spins was exciting for her!! She was asking questions about it and talking about how cool it was all night (and all day today). I am so glad she payed attention and noticed things like this.
Of course my favorite part and Nylin's are one in the same. They had a scene where the chimney sweeps were tapping all over the place. About midway through the song Bert (played by actor Gavin Lee) started tapping up the side of the stage wall, when he reached the top he tapped all the way across the top of the stage, then back down the other side. Amazing. This is the only way I can describe this scene. Just amazing.
Of course we all enjoyed Mary Poppins flying into the audience at the end of the show. It was GREAT. All in all I had a great night, watched a great show and spent it with great people. I am so happy that Nylin enjoyed herself. She acted like such a little lady. It is a great compliment when people stop you to tell you how amazingly beautiful and well behaved your child is. We were actually stopped 3 times, each time complimenting Nylin. It is just heart warming.
Nylin and Jake, both first timers at The Fox!
Nylin giving her first ticket at The Fox. I wish they would have let me keep my camera out so I could show you the amazed look on her face when we walked in, the ornate ceiling and columns had her mesmerized.
Posing out front
My attempt at being creative. I like it, but I am not in love with it.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Kara Ann
It occurred to me last night that I have not had a post dedicated to Ms. Kara in a while. She deserves her very own post! She is such a little ham these days. She is growing like a weed and she is really starting to come into her own little personality. She has always had a big personality but as of lately it is popping even more. She is starting to realize that she can hold her own too. I just laugh and laugh at her and Jace fighting. Jace is so used to "winning" and Kara is having NONE of it anymore. It is really quite cute.
Kara is now 18 months old. It just amazes me how big she is getting!
Here are some pictures of my Little Miss!
At the Wabash Train. She loved this train ride!
She stole my phone and was CRACKING up! Little Booger!
with her homemade tattoo from Sadie :)
Kara is now 18 months old. It just amazes me how big she is getting!
Here are some pictures of my Little Miss!
At the Wabash Train. She loved this train ride!
She stole my phone and was CRACKING up! Little Booger!
with her homemade tattoo from Sadie :)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Fish for breakfast?
As I am typing I am eating salmon for breakfast! Strange? Maybe. Delicious? Definitely!
My in laws brought some grilled salmon over last night and since I had already had dinner I just popped it in the fridge. I needed a high protein breakfast and this salmon sounded WAY better than egg whites.
I will say that whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner- this is the best salmon I have ever had. Some of the family members caught it while on vacation in Wisconsin. Jason and I still have an entire Ziploc bag full of it to cook- but who needs it when everyone shares theirs when they cook?
My in laws brought some grilled salmon over last night and since I had already had dinner I just popped it in the fridge. I needed a high protein breakfast and this salmon sounded WAY better than egg whites.
I will say that whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner- this is the best salmon I have ever had. Some of the family members caught it while on vacation in Wisconsin. Jason and I still have an entire Ziploc bag full of it to cook- but who needs it when everyone shares theirs when they cook?
Monday, August 24, 2009
2 down, 1 to go!!!!
So Nylin started school last week and Jace started this week. I feel a little lost!!!
Jace did better than expected which was a tiny blow to Nonny's heart. I needed him to cry and NEED ME, haha. I guess to help Mommy feel better Nylin cried, she was worried about Jace being alone in school all day without her. What a good big sister she is!!!
Jace is AWESOME, according to his teachers, Ms. Sharon and Ms. Michelle.
Jace did better than expected which was a tiny blow to Nonny's heart. I needed him to cry and NEED ME, haha. I guess to help Mommy feel better Nylin cried, she was worried about Jace being alone in school all day without her. What a good big sister she is!!!
Jace is AWESOME, according to his teachers, Ms. Sharon and Ms. Michelle.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Nylin started kindergarten
My baby turned into a big girl today, her momma turned into a baby.
Most parents plan for weepy children on that first day but my baby walked right on that school bus and did not turn back. I was the one that got teary eyed and worried about her day. Nylin was so excited to start her school career! I met her at the school for the "Boohoo Breakfast" and said our final goodbyes for the day. I was a the weepy one and again, she did not look back.
I am so proud of Ms. Nylin and I hope to goodness she is having a good day as I type this!!!
Meet the teacher night- on Monday!
Her spot at the table!
Getting on the bus, hardly stopping for a pic!
Posing at the bus stop
Boohoo breakfast!
Waiting in line to go to class
Off she goes!
No turning back :(
Most parents plan for weepy children on that first day but my baby walked right on that school bus and did not turn back. I was the one that got teary eyed and worried about her day. Nylin was so excited to start her school career! I met her at the school for the "Boohoo Breakfast" and said our final goodbyes for the day. I was a the weepy one and again, she did not look back.
I am so proud of Ms. Nylin and I hope to goodness she is having a good day as I type this!!!
Meet the teacher night- on Monday!
Her spot at the table!
Getting on the bus, hardly stopping for a pic!
Posing at the bus stop
Boohoo breakfast!
Waiting in line to go to class
Off she goes!
No turning back :(
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Things I want
I do not ask for much I just want less to do, more time to do it, and higher pay for not getting it done.
If someone could help me out with that it would be great.
thanks.
If someone could help me out with that it would be great.
thanks.
Simple note to self
Do not combine 2 crabby babies in a confined space, unless you want to witness a toddler version of WWE Smackdown, especially the bathtub, adding water to the equation is only deadly.
As much as Jace and Kara love each other, they sure love to beat up on each other!
I heard more smacks, ows and no's during that bathtime that I had all week.
You would have thought I would seperate them. If I did that, what would I blog about??
As much as Jace and Kara love each other, they sure love to beat up on each other!
I heard more smacks, ows and no's during that bathtime that I had all week.
You would have thought I would seperate them. If I did that, what would I blog about??
Friday, August 7, 2009
A little note to DQ....
Dear Dairy Queen,
Please define "limited time only". The Tag-A-Long blizzard has been out for quite a while. How do I know you ask? The pants that the nutcase I am attached to keeps trying to squeeze over me is cutting off the ciculation of my saddlebags.
I would prefer if you would promptly take these off your menu.
Thank you and have a great day.
Sincerly,
Ever Growing Backside
Please define "limited time only". The Tag-A-Long blizzard has been out for quite a while. How do I know you ask? The pants that the nutcase I am attached to keeps trying to squeeze over me is cutting off the ciculation of my saddlebags.
I would prefer if you would promptly take these off your menu.
Thank you and have a great day.
Sincerly,
Ever Growing Backside
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Best compliment of my life.
I received the best compliment of my life the other day. Someone told me that someone else said that they love my kids so much and then proceeded to say that my kids are well behaved and have the best mother ever.
AWW! Who knew such a simple complement would be the best of my life? LOL
Just knowing that other people see how hard Jason and I try and how much work we put into being good parents makes my whole day. The fact that my kids actually behave in front of other people and give me a good name makes me even happier ;)
I hope the person who said this reads my blog today and realizes what an impact that little comment made on me. Thanks!
AWW! Who knew such a simple complement would be the best of my life? LOL
Just knowing that other people see how hard Jason and I try and how much work we put into being good parents makes my whole day. The fact that my kids actually behave in front of other people and give me a good name makes me even happier ;)
I hope the person who said this reads my blog today and realizes what an impact that little comment made on me. Thanks!
Monday, August 3, 2009
I am locking my blog- send email if you would like to be added to reader list.
I will send invites to people to view my blog. After hearing the following story I have no other choice. I also have taken my blog off of search engines. I hope you all continue you to read my blog and I hope even more that I find more time to post ;)
ABINGTON, Mass. -- The dangers of the Internet struck home for an Abington mother when she found her own child for sale on Craigslist as part of what appears to be an international adoption scam.
Seven-month old Jacob Brennan was busy playing with toys when his mother, Jenni, got what she called a shocking e-mail.
"Out of the blue some girl e-mailed us and said 'I think you should know someone's using Jake's picture in an adoption scam'," said Brennan, who said she found the message hard to believe.
Brennan followed the link included in the e-mail and found an ad on the Craigslist Web site. The ad promised that a "cute baby boy" was available for adoption, but did not include a picture.
Brennan decided to play detective and sent an e-mail to the address listed. She quickly received a picture in her inbox.
"The picture he sends you is a picture of Jake," Brennan said. "It was horrifying. I never would have thought in a million years that I would have the emotional reaction that I did."
The e-mail claimed her son is Canadian born and living at an orphanage in Cameroon and said that for $300 she could begin the adoption process.
"Then it was my child and I realized he was being used in a scam. I got really angry, incredibly angry," she said.
Brennan discovered that the picture was taken from her own family blog.
"I know other people had access to it, but I didn't think anyone would really want to (take the picture from it)," she said.
Brennan called both the FBI and the Massachusetts Attorney General's office. Yahoo told her they have now shut down the e-mail account used in the posting.
Brennan has also now restricted access to her family blog.
ABINGTON, Mass. -- The dangers of the Internet struck home for an Abington mother when she found her own child for sale on Craigslist as part of what appears to be an international adoption scam.
Seven-month old Jacob Brennan was busy playing with toys when his mother, Jenni, got what she called a shocking e-mail.
"Out of the blue some girl e-mailed us and said 'I think you should know someone's using Jake's picture in an adoption scam'," said Brennan, who said she found the message hard to believe.
Brennan followed the link included in the e-mail and found an ad on the Craigslist Web site. The ad promised that a "cute baby boy" was available for adoption, but did not include a picture.
Brennan decided to play detective and sent an e-mail to the address listed. She quickly received a picture in her inbox.
"The picture he sends you is a picture of Jake," Brennan said. "It was horrifying. I never would have thought in a million years that I would have the emotional reaction that I did."
The e-mail claimed her son is Canadian born and living at an orphanage in Cameroon and said that for $300 she could begin the adoption process.
"Then it was my child and I realized he was being used in a scam. I got really angry, incredibly angry," she said.
Brennan discovered that the picture was taken from her own family blog.
"I know other people had access to it, but I didn't think anyone would really want to (take the picture from it)," she said.
Brennan called both the FBI and the Massachusetts Attorney General's office. Yahoo told her they have now shut down the e-mail account used in the posting.
Brennan has also now restricted access to her family blog.
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