Leggo my Lego
Oldest son received a lego building set for his birthday. Somehow I've been the one roped into building cars. Thank goodness they have step-by-step picture instructions. Actually, I've become quite proficient at building the cars, if I do say so myself. I built a truck and a four-wheeler in about 30 minutes tonight. This is miraculous considering that when I was a kid I could never build anything more than a stack of blocks that I called a house. Where were the instructions then? Or did they put them in the kit and I didn't know it. This is also miraculous considering the fact that I do not have any spatial ability whatsoever. It is always amazing to me to see people who can look at something and then put it together with no further instructions. (My husband can do this. How???!! I do not get it.) Anyway, this post goes out to all you spatially challenged people. Thank goodness for instructions and a willingness to try anything!
Friday, December 30, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Nothing to Do
Today was my official last day of work until next week when I start my new job. It feels so strange not to have anything to do. I mean there are plenty of things I could be doing, but nothing I have to do. It feels good!! Maybe I can start reading one of those books I got for Christmas. Freedom feels good!
Today was my official last day of work until next week when I start my new job. It feels so strange not to have anything to do. I mean there are plenty of things I could be doing, but nothing I have to do. It feels good!! Maybe I can start reading one of those books I got for Christmas. Freedom feels good!
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Narnia
I went to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe this afternoon. Wow! If you haven't seen it yet, go see it. If you haven't read it, go read it. The book, as always, is better than the movie, but this movie was really good. I only noticed a few things added to the movie. As usual when a movie is based on a book I've read, I spent half the movie trying to figure out what was left out and what was added. I also had to sit on the front row of the theater. Ugh! There was not an empty spot anywhere else. That's what I get for being late. Then to top off my movie-going experience, there was a woman a couple of seats down from me who kept commenting to her kids the entire movie. 1) She should have read the book. 2)It is rude to talk and laugh inappropriately during a movie. This was a grown woman, not some teeny bopper. At the risk of being called a literary snob, I want you to know that I attended the movie with my mom and grandma who have not read the book. However, they at least knew the gist of the story and were familiar with C.S. Lewis. In addition, they did not proceed to talk through the entire movie. (And yes I have been called a literary snob, but it was by someone who doesn't like to read at all. ;) I do not pretend to be a literature expert, nor have I read everything. There are quite a few classics that I still need to read. However, I had to rethink a friendship when she informed me that the best book she had ever read was The Street Lawyer by John Grisham. No offense to Grisham. I always enjoy his books. But, the best book ever. Um....NO!) Boy, this was a stream of conscioness post wasn't it?? Oh well, I'm just going to go with it.
I went to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe this afternoon. Wow! If you haven't seen it yet, go see it. If you haven't read it, go read it. The book, as always, is better than the movie, but this movie was really good. I only noticed a few things added to the movie. As usual when a movie is based on a book I've read, I spent half the movie trying to figure out what was left out and what was added. I also had to sit on the front row of the theater. Ugh! There was not an empty spot anywhere else. That's what I get for being late. Then to top off my movie-going experience, there was a woman a couple of seats down from me who kept commenting to her kids the entire movie. 1) She should have read the book. 2)It is rude to talk and laugh inappropriately during a movie. This was a grown woman, not some teeny bopper. At the risk of being called a literary snob, I want you to know that I attended the movie with my mom and grandma who have not read the book. However, they at least knew the gist of the story and were familiar with C.S. Lewis. In addition, they did not proceed to talk through the entire movie. (And yes I have been called a literary snob, but it was by someone who doesn't like to read at all. ;) I do not pretend to be a literature expert, nor have I read everything. There are quite a few classics that I still need to read. However, I had to rethink a friendship when she informed me that the best book she had ever read was The Street Lawyer by John Grisham. No offense to Grisham. I always enjoy his books. But, the best book ever. Um....NO!) Boy, this was a stream of conscioness post wasn't it?? Oh well, I'm just going to go with it.
Monday, December 26, 2005
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Quote for the Day
"I WANT THE FLU!" (7-year-old Cole screamed while waiting to get his flu shot. Even more hilarious was the walk back out of the doctor's office where I saw many people giggling and smirking as we walked by. Of course, "I want the flu" was screamed more than once followed by tears and more screaming. Ugh!)
"I WANT THE FLU!" (7-year-old Cole screamed while waiting to get his flu shot. Even more hilarious was the walk back out of the doctor's office where I saw many people giggling and smirking as we walked by. Of course, "I want the flu" was screamed more than once followed by tears and more screaming. Ugh!)
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Uprooted and Replanted
I have been through a couple of difficult weeks around here. Before you get worried,nothing bad happened. I just had to make some tough decisions about my career. An attorney made me a very nice offer of a part-time job with some flexibility and better pay with an opportunity to grow my own law business. On the other hand, I love the job I have right now. I work with wonderful people and do fascinating work on a project I really believe in. (Wish I could tell you more, but confidentiality and all that good stuff...) I decided to take the new job, but still a part of me wants to stay right where I am. It never feels good to move from a good spot into new, unknown territory. I had to take my youngest out of his preschool that I love and move him to a daycare. I had to take him out of BSF and I will be moving to an evening class. To most people, this wouldn't sound like that big a deal, but boy it sure has been hard. It is a total change from what I've been doing the past 6 years. Anyway, I'm where I am for the next two weeks and will enjoy spending time with my family over Christmas. On January 4, I embark on new territory! I'll keep you posted.
I have been through a couple of difficult weeks around here. Before you get worried,nothing bad happened. I just had to make some tough decisions about my career. An attorney made me a very nice offer of a part-time job with some flexibility and better pay with an opportunity to grow my own law business. On the other hand, I love the job I have right now. I work with wonderful people and do fascinating work on a project I really believe in. (Wish I could tell you more, but confidentiality and all that good stuff...) I decided to take the new job, but still a part of me wants to stay right where I am. It never feels good to move from a good spot into new, unknown territory. I had to take my youngest out of his preschool that I love and move him to a daycare. I had to take him out of BSF and I will be moving to an evening class. To most people, this wouldn't sound like that big a deal, but boy it sure has been hard. It is a total change from what I've been doing the past 6 years. Anyway, I'm where I am for the next two weeks and will enjoy spending time with my family over Christmas. On January 4, I embark on new territory! I'll keep you posted.
Monday, December 12, 2005
The Birdo Christmas Shirt is now available at Zazzle!! (We wanted to buy our own silk screening equipment and print our own shirts, but way too much money and effort involved. We found the cool site, Zazzle, and uploaded the design there.)
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Sudoku
Have you tried one of these puzzling puzzles yet? I am working my first one tonight with the help of my husband who has a much more logical mind than mine. Keeks tells me they are addictive. I love crosswords and cryptoquotes so I figured I'd give one of these puzzles a try. There are lots of places to get them on the web. Here are a couple of sites you can check out.
Sudoku.com
Sudoku for Kids
The Daily Sudoku
Update: Am now officially addicted!
Have you tried one of these puzzling puzzles yet? I am working my first one tonight with the help of my husband who has a much more logical mind than mine. Keeks tells me they are addictive. I love crosswords and cryptoquotes so I figured I'd give one of these puzzles a try. There are lots of places to get them on the web. Here are a couple of sites you can check out.
Sudoku.com
Sudoku for Kids
The Daily Sudoku
Update: Am now officially addicted!
Thursday, December 08, 2005
ATTENTION: The Birdo Christmas Shirt is being designed as I type. Keep your eyes open, the new design will be posted soon. (I know you are waiting on pins and needles!)
Friday, December 02, 2005
Toy Shopping
Are you looking for the perfect toy for the child in your life? Family Fun magazine always puts out an article on the best toys of the year and you can access it online. My boys would love the castle, but I don't think I'm going to spend $180 on one. It's always fun to see what they pick, even if I don't buy any of the toys. Click here if you want to see the toys for 2005. (Thanks to Tourbus for the tip on the toys.)
Are you looking for the perfect toy for the child in your life? Family Fun magazine always puts out an article on the best toys of the year and you can access it online. My boys would love the castle, but I don't think I'm going to spend $180 on one. It's always fun to see what they pick, even if I don't buy any of the toys. Click here if you want to see the toys for 2005. (Thanks to Tourbus for the tip on the toys.)
Thursday, December 01, 2005
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