I was tagged by Deb to do this one and I agree, it looks like more fun than some of the stressful ones out there. Here it goes:
4 Jobs I've Had Ummm...kind of hard to think of only 4:
Mommy (Noah and Aaron)
Professional Sandwich Artist (Subway)
National Chain Spokesperson (Red Lobster Hostess)
Musical Educator (too many places to keep track of)
4 Places I've Lived:
Mukwonago, Wisconsin (newlywed-hood)
Kalamazoo, Michigan (college)
Clarendon Hills, Illinois (middle school)
Whitehall, Michigan (elementary school)
4 movies I've watched over and over:
American President (wishing presidents like this were real)
Miss Congeniality (It's just funny)
Sweet Home Alabama (Steve got me into this one)
Where the Heart Is (yet another chick flick)
4 Shows I watch:
Grey's Anatomy
Jon and Kate plus 8 (I love how the husband puts up with the complaining wife all the time)
Friends reruns
Biggest Loser (although I get stressed when the girls get to where I am now)
4 Places I've Been:
Vienna, Austria (10th grade orchestra trip)
Disney World (Cried out of flying fear all the way on the plane)
Washington D.C. (8th grade class trip)
Mackinac Island (but not the Grand Hotel)
4 People Who Email Me regularly:
Deb (friend)
Jenny (my sister-in-law)
Shannon (my sister)
Steve's Parents (interchangeably)
4 Favorite Things To Eat:
Any chocolate without nuts(and chewy)
Mexican food (without beans)
Italian Food (not good for me, but soooo good)
chewy cookies (especially while they're still dough)
4 Places I'd Rather Be:
In bed (I'm always tired)
Disney World (next March)
A warm beach (but not too hot)
Hidden away with just my family where the bill collectors finally couldn't find me (dream on, they found me today)
4 Things I look forward to this year:
Warmer Weather (but not hot)
Trip to St. Louis in May (with Matt's family)
Trying to get ahead of some of our bills (once again, dream on)
Christmas (I love Christmas)
4 people to tag:
I'd love to learn more about:
Steph
Shana
Amber
Jessica
Have Fun.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Do-Re-Mi
Okay, these clips are each only less than a minute each so please humor me.
Steve is a barbershop singer and has been for almost his entire life. I have joked in the past that I fell in love with his voice a year before I fell in love with him. It really is gorgeous. He has been playing a barbershop CD of kids songs in the car for them whenever he drives them home from the babysitter's (several times a week) and the kids are totally into it. Noah has inherited the voice and Aaron is finally starting to show signs of being able to actually carry a tune. Aaron talked late, which is one of the reasons I like his version of the song. This song is one of the songs from the CD and the kids are both singing it all the time. Enjoy the lyric changes that they both display.
A few disclaimers: wait for the second verse from Aaron...it truly shows his creative lyrics.
I dare you to listen to these without laughing...if you can, you're a better parent than I.
Also, they are both standing on the trampoline, thus the bouncing.
In Noah's version, listen for Daddy attempting harmony in the background and Aaron belting out the high note with him
Steve is a barbershop singer and has been for almost his entire life. I have joked in the past that I fell in love with his voice a year before I fell in love with him. It really is gorgeous. He has been playing a barbershop CD of kids songs in the car for them whenever he drives them home from the babysitter's (several times a week) and the kids are totally into it. Noah has inherited the voice and Aaron is finally starting to show signs of being able to actually carry a tune. Aaron talked late, which is one of the reasons I like his version of the song. This song is one of the songs from the CD and the kids are both singing it all the time. Enjoy the lyric changes that they both display.
A few disclaimers: wait for the second verse from Aaron...it truly shows his creative lyrics.
I dare you to listen to these without laughing...if you can, you're a better parent than I.
Also, they are both standing on the trampoline, thus the bouncing.
In Noah's version, listen for Daddy attempting harmony in the background and Aaron belting out the high note with him
Lenten Thoughts
Tonight was Ash Wednesday. We had planned to attend church, but church was canceled, yet again, due to weather. Unfortunately, one of my groups is scheduled to sing Sunday and we've missed two rehearsals in a row due to weather, so who knows what they will sound like on Sunday. Oh well.
But I digress. Today is Ash Wednesday. This means we are again upon the most important season of the Christian Year. 40 days (plus Sundays) before Easter. A time for reflection and sacrifice. When I was young, I did not attend church and really didn't know anything about what Ash Wednesday was. As I started college and started attending campus ministry (where I met my husband and all of the close friends I have to this day) I started learning what it was all about.
Each year Ive tried to give something up with various degrees of success. And I do attempt to remember Christ's sacrifice each time I crave that which I have given up.
However, I am remembering a sermon our former Christian Ed Pastor, Traci, gave several times over the past couple of years. She suggested that rather than just giving something up, maybe we could ADD something to our lives to become closer to God. She suggested things such as daily Bible reading or devotional time if you don't already do it.
Well, I have never been good at those things as much I should but I have still been thinking about something I could add to my life for Lent that could make a difference for our family. The idea I've come up with may seem silly to others but to me it seems to fit.
I love my husband and boys. I tell them this every day. But in the regular hustle and bustle of life, and because I am not home most nights when the kids go to bed, I think we are lacking in physical affection in our home. A quick hug in the morning or a peck on the cheek has been about it.
I read somewhere that in order to be happy, a person NEEDS to receive six hugs a day. It doesn't seem like much, but I know I haven't even come close most days. I tried it once the other day just to see, and Noah really got into it. Aaron added that "we need six kisses too"
So, here are my Lenten goals: I still intend to give up the dreaded french fry because my weight situation is really getting out of control and I know that it will be a daily reminder. After all, we pass "burger stores" every day and I can be assured to remember to pray. But, I am also adding the goal of six hugs a day to each of my three special men in the house. I hope by the time Easter is here, we may have established TWO new routines in the house.
So, what about you? Do you think this is a ridiculous idea for Lenten goals? What are your thoughts on giving up things for Lent?
But I digress. Today is Ash Wednesday. This means we are again upon the most important season of the Christian Year. 40 days (plus Sundays) before Easter. A time for reflection and sacrifice. When I was young, I did not attend church and really didn't know anything about what Ash Wednesday was. As I started college and started attending campus ministry (where I met my husband and all of the close friends I have to this day) I started learning what it was all about.
Each year Ive tried to give something up with various degrees of success. And I do attempt to remember Christ's sacrifice each time I crave that which I have given up.
However, I am remembering a sermon our former Christian Ed Pastor, Traci, gave several times over the past couple of years. She suggested that rather than just giving something up, maybe we could ADD something to our lives to become closer to God. She suggested things such as daily Bible reading or devotional time if you don't already do it.
Well, I have never been good at those things as much I should but I have still been thinking about something I could add to my life for Lent that could make a difference for our family. The idea I've come up with may seem silly to others but to me it seems to fit.
I love my husband and boys. I tell them this every day. But in the regular hustle and bustle of life, and because I am not home most nights when the kids go to bed, I think we are lacking in physical affection in our home. A quick hug in the morning or a peck on the cheek has been about it.
I read somewhere that in order to be happy, a person NEEDS to receive six hugs a day. It doesn't seem like much, but I know I haven't even come close most days. I tried it once the other day just to see, and Noah really got into it. Aaron added that "we need six kisses too"
So, here are my Lenten goals: I still intend to give up the dreaded french fry because my weight situation is really getting out of control and I know that it will be a daily reminder. After all, we pass "burger stores" every day and I can be assured to remember to pray. But, I am also adding the goal of six hugs a day to each of my three special men in the house. I hope by the time Easter is here, we may have established TWO new routines in the house.
So, what about you? Do you think this is a ridiculous idea for Lenten goals? What are your thoughts on giving up things for Lent?
The Romance Continues
So I picked up Noah from school today (amidst the worst roads I think I've driven all season) and he got in the car in a very excited mood. You may need to refer back to here in order to get the full essence of this little tale.
"Mommy, we're having a Valentines Party and I'm invited" (the school party) "Can I wear my fancy button shirt because Kylie is wearing a fancy dress"
This is a child who fights us on wearing "church clothes" every week.
"But Mommy, Kylie isn't going to wear flowers in her hair like girls do sometimes when they get fancy"
"Mommy, I put my cot next to Kylie's cot at quiet time today"
Alas!
I received an award from Melissa at Elijah's Adventures. Elijah is such a cutie and her blog is very festive in leading up to Valentine's Day.
I would like to pass this on to Lynnae at From under the Clutter. Her blogs always give me something to think about and her responses are always uplifting.
Have a safe and warm night if you're driving anywhere in the Midwest tonight.
"Mommy, we're having a Valentines Party and I'm invited" (the school party) "Can I wear my fancy button shirt because Kylie is wearing a fancy dress"
This is a child who fights us on wearing "church clothes" every week.
"But Mommy, Kylie isn't going to wear flowers in her hair like girls do sometimes when they get fancy"
"Mommy, I put my cot next to Kylie's cot at quiet time today"
Alas!
I received an award from Melissa at Elijah's Adventures. Elijah is such a cutie and her blog is very festive in leading up to Valentine's Day.
I would like to pass this on to Lynnae at From under the Clutter. Her blogs always give me something to think about and her responses are always uplifting.
Have a safe and warm night if you're driving anywhere in the Midwest tonight.
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