Monday, October 16, 2006
Couldn't have express it better myself! Welcome to my life!!
http://www.haikuoftheday.com/haiku_of_the_day/2006/10/a_grumpy_mama.html
Monday, October 9, 2006
The Great New York Breastfeeding Test
Great idea, great article!!
http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/459716p-386692c.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/459716p-386692c.html
Sunday, September 10, 2006
My last year in my 20s
I'm 29 tomorrow, I can't believe it. The strangest thing about it is that I see 23 year olds and I think I'm still them, but I'm not. I'm 23 + 6 years. 6 years wiser, 2 kids wiser, 3 moves wiser. I don't mid age, moving forward, becoming more me. I look forward to 30, 40, 50 and beyond... I wonder what each new year will bring me.
I don't feel like I need to go backward and be young again. I've lived that, I made it out the other side. I love my life now, in this moment. These ARE the best days of my life.
So, 29 tomorrow. Happy birthday ME!!
I don't feel like I need to go backward and be young again. I've lived that, I made it out the other side. I love my life now, in this moment. These ARE the best days of my life.
So, 29 tomorrow. Happy birthday ME!!
Friday, September 1, 2006
What a week!
It all started with my little guy sleeping though the night in his BIG BOY BED! I'm so excited for him, he's so excited for him too!!
Skye, 6.5 months old, is officially crawling (and pulling into a full stand) now. She really gets around too! No more leaving the room and hoping she'll be in the same place when you get back! It's fun because now she can sit up and crawl, so Carter can play with her and she loves it. She loves him, he's her world, she can't wait to do all the cool things her big brother does. And he loves her too, very gentle and thoughtful little boy!
Then after my first adventure out to the zoo with 2 kids by myself, we repurchased our membership. On Wednesday we went to the last of their evening concerts. The music was pretty cool, but too loud for Carter, despite being far away from it. So we enjoyed our picnic dinner then off to explore animals. The animals are frisky at night, we saw an Arctic fox, the anteaters (my new favorite), a tree roo (very soft looking), camels, turtles (or where they tortoise?), a sloth, and I'm sure a few more. We must do this evening zoo trip a few times next year, it wasn't as crowded as during the day or weekends.
Then Thursday a visit from Grandma to get tomato's to can on Friday, then a full day of canning tomato's. They are like little jars on sunshine in the winter!
Now, off to Grandma and Papa's boat for the weekend. It's a long drive, but I'm hoping the kids will sleep. Hope it doesn't rain the whole time! This should be a fun way to close the chapter on summer. BTW, what happened to summer? We were just planting, and now it's over, my little girl went from an infant to trying to be a toddler. Geesh, if you ever want time to pass quickly, just watch kids grow and change, it'll fly by!
Skye, 6.5 months old, is officially crawling (and pulling into a full stand) now. She really gets around too! No more leaving the room and hoping she'll be in the same place when you get back! It's fun because now she can sit up and crawl, so Carter can play with her and she loves it. She loves him, he's her world, she can't wait to do all the cool things her big brother does. And he loves her too, very gentle and thoughtful little boy!
Then after my first adventure out to the zoo with 2 kids by myself, we repurchased our membership. On Wednesday we went to the last of their evening concerts. The music was pretty cool, but too loud for Carter, despite being far away from it. So we enjoyed our picnic dinner then off to explore animals. The animals are frisky at night, we saw an Arctic fox, the anteaters (my new favorite), a tree roo (very soft looking), camels, turtles (or where they tortoise?), a sloth, and I'm sure a few more. We must do this evening zoo trip a few times next year, it wasn't as crowded as during the day or weekends.
Then Thursday a visit from Grandma to get tomato's to can on Friday, then a full day of canning tomato's. They are like little jars on sunshine in the winter!
Now, off to Grandma and Papa's boat for the weekend. It's a long drive, but I'm hoping the kids will sleep. Hope it doesn't rain the whole time! This should be a fun way to close the chapter on summer. BTW, what happened to summer? We were just planting, and now it's over, my little girl went from an infant to trying to be a toddler. Geesh, if you ever want time to pass quickly, just watch kids grow and change, it'll fly by!
Friday, August 18, 2006
Pool School
Carter completed his first swim class on Thursday. He was the most brave boy in the class, jumping in unassisted, bobbing and swimming under the water! What a big boy, I'm so proud!!
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Thursday, August 10, 2006
Detroit survey
This one is great Angie!
Answer these questions and re post if you're from Detroit!
1. What kind of Faygo pop is your favorite?
Cream soda
2. Who is you favorite hometown sports team?
Redwings
3. Ever see them in action?
I think so, when I was younger
4. How fast do you usually go on I-696?
70 or so
5. On I-94?
what ever the speed limit is, I'm a rules follower
6. Do you go to the Michigan State Fair?
years ago, its always too damn hot in August
7. How far north do you consider up north?
I think it starts at Frakenmuth and ends at the tippy top of the UP
8. Have you ever been to Mackinac Island?
Every year when I was a kid, but it's been years since I've been.
9. What is your favorite news channel to watch?
NBC channel 4
10. Do you sing the Hanson's Windows song?
Come on everybody, you know the one get it dine. Call 1800 Hanson's, get it done.
11. What about the Empire Carpet song?
Can't think of that one right now
12. Do you have a nickname for Taylor/people from Taylor?
No, I don't, should I??
13. Westland? none for them either
14. Where were you born? Beaumont in RO
15. Where do you live now? Livonia
16. Why did you move? Job
17. Do you hate Detroit cops?
No, I have family members who are PO
18. What city's cops do you hate most?
None
19. Do you play the states lottery?
no, not really
20. If you do, did you know that the proceeds go toward public education?
That's what they say.....
21. Do you go to the Renaissance Festival?
Last time was 4 years ago
22. The Auto Show?
3 years ago, it wasn't fun
23. Ever met any celebrities from Detroit?
Ragity Man :)
24. Play euchre?
Yep, and yes Angie you are smart enough, if my sister can learn it so can you LOL
25. Ever been to Belle Isle?
yeah right before they closed the aquarium
26. Do you know someone that knows any Detroit celebrities? No
27. Do you know where the place on 8 Mile is that they filmed the movie 8 Mile?
In a trailer park?
28. Do you or a family member work at a GM plant?
My Grandpa did for 35 years. Helped invent the air bag and the crash test dummy in the Warren plant.
29. How fast do you go on 8 Mile?
The speed limit, again rules follower
30. Is 9 Mile the new 8 Mile?
Huh? No
31. What clubs do you go to?
yeah, I'm a HUGE clubber :)
32. Ever been to the Renaissance Center?
Yep
33. What schools do/did you go to? Milford
34. Who did you want to go forward in the playoffs more this year Red Wings or Pistons?
Redwings
35. Which direction does Outer Drive go?
NESW
36. Ever go to the Gratiot Cruise?
No
37. Woodward Cruise?
No
38. Harper Cruise? No
39. Ever buy weed or any other drugs in Detroit?
No
40. Did you cry when Rosa Parks died? I did, but I was either pregnant or just postpartum. Oh, who am I kidding, I cried when Mr. Rodgers died.
41. What about when Proof died? Ok, not him
42. Or Joe C.? No
43. Do you think Detroit did a good job hosting the Super Bowl this year?
Yeah, but all was have left to remember it id a stupid blue football shaped bridge on telegraph.
44. Do you know any Down River Ho's?
No
45. Is the owner of your local party store or gas station Arabic?
Yeah
46. Do you still go to Hardee's?
I think the nearest Hardee's is in Flint and BTW yuck!
47. Do you have a favorite weatherman? My husband :) hey hon, what's the weather today?
48. Don't you love potholes?
oh yeah, they are great
49. What station do you listen to?
971fm 760wjr public radio 91.7
50. Its May (or August, whatever) Do you still have an ice scraper in your car?
Yes
51. Do you happen to know what the point of the lights in the underpasses is on I-696?
I think it's to help your eyes adjust depending on the light level outside, more lights on during the day and less at night. That said, Carter loves the tunnels!
52. When is the last time you went to the Detroit Zoo?
We had a membership last year, but I think the zoo sucks. I'm so sad for the animals and it's too spread out. And now they charge an arm and a leg for the train? They suck.
53. What do you think about all the summer construction on the freeways?
My favorite part of living in Detroit.
54. How often do you go over to Canada?
At least once a summer, my parents have a boat over there.
55. Ever go to Greektown? Hmm...4 years ago, before children. Went to see the casino and get some OPA!
56. Do you travel up to Traverse City for the Cherry Festival?
I hate crowds, so no.
57. Tell me you don't actually stop at red lights in Detroit?
In Detroit proper? Yes I always stop at red lights.
58. Where in the hell is Bad Axe?
In my son's hand (see picture). Hope this isn't some sort of sign of things to come!
59. Have you been to Hell? Hahahaha, I went to church camp there!
60. Where is the coolest place to hang out and meet new people in your city?
I'm not cool so I don't know, but I sometimes meet friends for coffee in RO or Troy
61. Where are the coolest places to hang out downtown? Um, Comerica? I don't know, Ford field. See, I'm not cool.
62. What about the coolest places to eat? Cool place to eat, any place you order at the counter and then sit down. Two kids = fast service is a must! I love Chilpote lately :)
63. See a concert?
Hmm...Reba pre children, she rocked!
64. Have you been to Comerica Park or Ford Field yet?
Nope, but I want to go to Comerica, maybe next year so Carter can see a real pro baseball game.
65. What are your thoughts about Mayor Kilpatrick?
BLING
66. Who do you think is the worst judge in Detroit/Metro Detroit?
Ummmm....I have no idea, haven't had the pleasure of running into any.
67. Have you climbed the sand dunes?
Yes :)
68. Do you go to any festivals downtown?
We did Tastfest a few years ago, Pontiac's is way better!
69. Where's the roundabout?
I thought those were in Indiana
70. Do you go to Cedar Point every year?
Sure, when I was a kid, our marching band played there every year (see, told you I wasn't cool)
Answer these questions and re post if you're from Detroit!
1. What kind of Faygo pop is your favorite?
Cream soda
2. Who is you favorite hometown sports team?
Redwings
3. Ever see them in action?
I think so, when I was younger
4. How fast do you usually go on I-696?
70 or so
5. On I-94?
what ever the speed limit is, I'm a rules follower
6. Do you go to the Michigan State Fair?
years ago, its always too damn hot in August
7. How far north do you consider up north?
I think it starts at Frakenmuth and ends at the tippy top of the UP
8. Have you ever been to Mackinac Island?
Every year when I was a kid, but it's been years since I've been.
9. What is your favorite news channel to watch?
NBC channel 4
10. Do you sing the Hanson's Windows song?
Come on everybody, you know the one get it dine. Call 1800 Hanson's, get it done.
11. What about the Empire Carpet song?
Can't think of that one right now
12. Do you have a nickname for Taylor/people from Taylor?
No, I don't, should I??
13. Westland? none for them either
14. Where were you born? Beaumont in RO
15. Where do you live now? Livonia
16. Why did you move? Job
17. Do you hate Detroit cops?
No, I have family members who are PO
18. What city's cops do you hate most?
None
19. Do you play the states lottery?
no, not really
20. If you do, did you know that the proceeds go toward public education?
That's what they say.....
21. Do you go to the Renaissance Festival?
Last time was 4 years ago
22. The Auto Show?
3 years ago, it wasn't fun
23. Ever met any celebrities from Detroit?
Ragity Man :)
24. Play euchre?
Yep, and yes Angie you are smart enough, if my sister can learn it so can you LOL
25. Ever been to Belle Isle?
yeah right before they closed the aquarium
26. Do you know someone that knows any Detroit celebrities? No
27. Do you know where the place on 8 Mile is that they filmed the movie 8 Mile?
In a trailer park?
28. Do you or a family member work at a GM plant?
My Grandpa did for 35 years. Helped invent the air bag and the crash test dummy in the Warren plant.
29. How fast do you go on 8 Mile?
The speed limit, again rules follower
30. Is 9 Mile the new 8 Mile?
Huh? No
31. What clubs do you go to?
yeah, I'm a HUGE clubber :)
32. Ever been to the Renaissance Center?
Yep
33. What schools do/did you go to? Milford
34. Who did you want to go forward in the playoffs more this year Red Wings or Pistons?
Redwings
35. Which direction does Outer Drive go?
NESW
36. Ever go to the Gratiot Cruise?
No
37. Woodward Cruise?
No
38. Harper Cruise? No
39. Ever buy weed or any other drugs in Detroit?
No
40. Did you cry when Rosa Parks died? I did, but I was either pregnant or just postpartum. Oh, who am I kidding, I cried when Mr. Rodgers died.
41. What about when Proof died? Ok, not him
42. Or Joe C.? No
43. Do you think Detroit did a good job hosting the Super Bowl this year?
Yeah, but all was have left to remember it id a stupid blue football shaped bridge on telegraph.
44. Do you know any Down River Ho's?
No
45. Is the owner of your local party store or gas station Arabic?
Yeah
46. Do you still go to Hardee's?
I think the nearest Hardee's is in Flint and BTW yuck!
47. Do you have a favorite weatherman? My husband :) hey hon, what's the weather today?
48. Don't you love potholes?
oh yeah, they are great
49. What station do you listen to?
971fm 760wjr public radio 91.7
50. Its May (or August, whatever) Do you still have an ice scraper in your car?
Yes
51. Do you happen to know what the point of the lights in the underpasses is on I-696?
I think it's to help your eyes adjust depending on the light level outside, more lights on during the day and less at night. That said, Carter loves the tunnels!
52. When is the last time you went to the Detroit Zoo?
We had a membership last year, but I think the zoo sucks. I'm so sad for the animals and it's too spread out. And now they charge an arm and a leg for the train? They suck.
53. What do you think about all the summer construction on the freeways?
My favorite part of living in Detroit.
54. How often do you go over to Canada?
At least once a summer, my parents have a boat over there.
55. Ever go to Greektown? Hmm...4 years ago, before children. Went to see the casino and get some OPA!
56. Do you travel up to Traverse City for the Cherry Festival?
I hate crowds, so no.
57. Tell me you don't actually stop at red lights in Detroit?
In Detroit proper? Yes I always stop at red lights.
58. Where in the hell is Bad Axe?
In my son's hand (see picture). Hope this isn't some sort of sign of things to come!
59. Have you been to Hell? Hahahaha, I went to church camp there!
60. Where is the coolest place to hang out and meet new people in your city?
I'm not cool so I don't know, but I sometimes meet friends for coffee in RO or Troy
61. Where are the coolest places to hang out downtown? Um, Comerica? I don't know, Ford field. See, I'm not cool.
62. What about the coolest places to eat? Cool place to eat, any place you order at the counter and then sit down. Two kids = fast service is a must! I love Chilpote lately :)
63. See a concert?
Hmm...Reba pre children, she rocked!
64. Have you been to Comerica Park or Ford Field yet?
Nope, but I want to go to Comerica, maybe next year so Carter can see a real pro baseball game.
65. What are your thoughts about Mayor Kilpatrick?
BLING
66. Who do you think is the worst judge in Detroit/Metro Detroit?
Ummmm....I have no idea, haven't had the pleasure of running into any.
67. Have you climbed the sand dunes?
Yes :)
68. Do you go to any festivals downtown?
We did Tastfest a few years ago, Pontiac's is way better!
69. Where's the roundabout?
I thought those were in Indiana
70. Do you go to Cedar Point every year?
Sure, when I was a kid, our marching band played there every year (see, told you I wasn't cool)
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
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