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Crying over asparagus 2008-03-16 01:18:01 No, A was not crying because he was being made to eat asparagus
. Last night he was crying because he was having to WAIT for Mommy to cook the asparagus. I'm not making this up. :)While I'm bragging about my kids and what they will eat, C was eating hummus and dark rye bread for supper since he didn't want the spaghetti Daddy cooked.
Lovely movie 2008-03-22 02:43:31 I finally got a chance to watch the movie
Once. I had been waiting for it to come out on DVD for so long! I loved it. Here's the story line. There is a struggling busker with some great songs who fixes vacuum cleaners. He meets a girl. She is a pianist without a piano. She encourages him to record his songs. They write songs together and fall for each other but nothing happens between them physically - unlike every other Hollywood movie. Here is a little taste. There are so many great songs in the movie, NOT JUST the one that won the Oscar for Best Song - Falling Slowly. I loved "If You Want Me" and "When Your Mind's Made Up." I'm thinking of buying the soundtrack.The only caveat I have in recommending the movie is the frequent use of the f word. Other than that, I recommend it to anyone. Read more:Lovely
Teaching small children about the Resurrection 2008-03-22 23:56:40 We've been doing a few activities this week to teach the boys about the real meaning of Easter. We have Resurrection
Eggs and we're going through those every night before bed (except when we forget!) You can buy resurrection eggs or make them yourself. I opted for the easier option and bought them last year. A's preschool went through them in class, which I appreciated.We have a couple Easter books some of which we found at our local library. Our favourites are- The Very First Easter- Benjamin's Box: A Resurrection Story- Easter Bunny Are You For Real?- The Easter Story- The Week That Led to EasterI bought Christopher a lift the flap Easter book but he will receive that tomorrow in his basket.Tonight A and I made empty tomb cookies. You can find the directions here. They are supposed to be
Happy Birthday to me! 2008-03-26 11:55:34 Last night Hubby helped the boys make cards for me. Here is the result:The inside of the card my youngest made cracks me up. He loves fire engines and I love all things tea. So he combined the two.We plan to go out for tea this afternoon. We did that last year so it is becoming a tradition. I hope to have a mini getaway in a few weeks to also celebrate.Here is a fun fact about my birthday. I was born on Easter Sunday and I thought that year Easter was awfully early. Well, this year it was even earlier. Read more:Happy
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This stuff is great! 2008-04-03 20:51:43 We went to a teacher's store today - Lakeshore Learning. It is a great place - so many great arts and craft supplies, toys and educational materials.I bought the boys 2 small packs of this:Play Foam! I couldn't believe how long they played with it! It doesn't dry out like play dough and can be reshaped over and over. Super easy to clean up. It reminds me of rice crispy treats but in a good way.We didn't make anything elaborate like the photo, btw. Read more:stuff
DVDs that won't rot their brains 2008-04-08 13:58:11 My boys don't watch TV, as such. They have approximately one hour per day to watch videos or DVDs. They call it TV time. It allows me to get supper ready without interruption, usually.I thought I would list some of our favourites. Now to make this list, it has to not be annoying to me and be somewhat educational. We occasionally buy a DVD or video but we get a lot from our excellent local library. I prefer to get DVDs/videos that aren't movies. Movies are longer than an hour so they get mad when it is time to turn it off. No duh!Remember my boys are 2 1/2 and 4 1/2 and they don't like anything scary.The Usual Suspects:- Bob the Builder - I actually think most of them are pretty funny.- Thomas the Tank engine- Cars movie- Curious George movieReal animals theme:- Babe- Milo and Otis- Napoleo
Fun personality test! 2008-04-10 00:38:56 This was fun even thought I'm not sure I agree with the results. I think I'm a bit more like Piglet or Owl. Your Score: Eeyore You scored 16 Ego, 18 Anxiety, and 9 Agency! "Do you know what A means, little Piglet?" "No, Eeyore, I don't." "It means Learning, it means Education, it means allthe things that you and Pooh haven't got. That's what A means." "Oh," said Piglet again. "I mean, does it?" heexplained quickly. "I'm telling you. People come and go in this Forest,and they say, 'It's only Eeyore, so it doesn't count.' Theywalk to and fro saying 'Ha ha!' But do they know anything aboutA? They don't. It's just three sticks to them. But to theEducated--mark this, little Piglet--to the Educated, notmeani
GrandDad here this week 2008-04-15 11:10:44 I won't have very much time for posting this week. My father in law is coming to visit today (from eastern Canada) and will be staying for a week. We are *really* hoping the weather improves so we can do some fun things outside. If not, we'll be headed to the Science Museum later this week. My oldest doesn't want to skip preschool even with our special visitor here.
Need an artistic outlet? 2008-04-17 23:34:06 Try out this website. Here is what I created.I'm going to show the website to my boys tomorrow. Double click the left mouse button to change colour and use the space bar to erase the image and start over.
Love paper? 2008-04-23 21:29:02 I found a very cool site filled with all kinds of paper
goodies (and other fun things). Perfect for scrapbooking, kids pretend games, card making, etc. I could really go crazy here but I'll try to be good.Papier Valise Provisions.Here's a taste.
Taking kids out to eat 2008-04-29 00:37:21 This is sooooooo true to life!Baby Blues cartoon.Thanks, Carrie at Mommy Brain, for the tip. Read more:Taking
Bad blood 2008-04-28 17:42:10 Yep, I have bad blood. I had my cholesterol checked and it is way too high. Sigh. I'm too young! :)My doctor is sending me to a dietitian to see what we can do with diet changes. Goodbye scrambled eggs, hello oatmeal.I asked my husband to get his checked since I want to share in the misery. His diet is worse than mine, anyway. Of course there is the chance that his cholesterol is just fine.
Wordless Wednesday 2008-04-29 23:56:24 My hubby took this photo so I can't take the credit. Read more:Wednesday
April photos 2008-05-03 19:37:55 The most exciting event here in April
was the visit from "Grand Dad," my father in law. He lives far away in eastern Canada and visits about once a year, or less. The weather was terrible but the boys had fun with him nonetheless.Activities included:- a trip to the Science Center- painting and constructing model boats- operating a remote control boat on a quiet pond- wrestling- playing Hi Ho Cherry O and Chutes and Ladders- doing word games with A, reading to C and A.Earlier in the month we had a gorgeous sunny day and we visited the Zoo. I love the look on A's face as he enjoys the chickens. He is a big fan of farm animals.Here are my boys watching the elephants. Read more:photos
Mother's Day songs and poems and a craft 2008-05-07 21:01:07 Today at A's preschool they sang and recited some songs
and a poem for the moms. Oh, I wish I had a little red box to put my Mommy in,I'd take her out and (kissing sound) and put her right back again.Oh, I wish I had a little red box to put my Daddy in,I'd take him out and (kissing sound) and put him right back again, etc.Mommy, Mommy, here are my giftsa special hug and a great big kiss.You always love me even when I'm bad. You always love me and never leave me sad.Plus the "I'm Bringing Home My Baby Bubble Bee" song.Unfortunately, I couldn't get the video camera to work. :( I did take some photos but there are other kids in the photos and I don't want to post those.We made hand print cards for Grandma with paper clay, an idea I found here. The clay I used was from Daiso - the $1.50 Japan
Getting dirt under my fingers again. 2008-05-10 19:30:10 We've had an unusually cold "spring" this year. Today was the first Saturday we've had that wasn't rainy or cold or snowy, seriously. Well, there was one Saturday where the temperature got up to 80 or so but who wants to spend a day like that in the garden?Today I did a lot of weeding, working the soil and planted sweet peas and stock. The directions for planting stock seeds said to NOT cover them
Some YouTube laughs 2008-05-13 00:14:21 Family Dance Night - the dad (Bart Millard) is from the band Mercy Me. Thanks, BooMama, for the link.Remember your dating days? Would these lines work?Kids and milk Read more:YouTube
These are a few of my favourite things! 2008-05-14 15:15:48 My friend Leah posted some of hers yesterday and I feel inspired to do the same. This has been rolling around in my head for a while.And first of all, raindrops on roses is NOT one of my favourite things
. I'm tired of the rain!!!!1. Izze - Pomegranate flavour. I buy this in small cans at Target. I love that this drink is just a mixture of fruit juices and sparkling water. No sugar. I'm not good at
What kind of wife am I? 2008-05-16 23:23:32 In honour of me and hubby celebrating our 10th anniversary today, I found this hilarious link about rating a wife in 1939.I've got LOTS of demerit points, especially that cold feet one! I'd love to share a picture of our wedding day but our scanner isn't working. :(
Felt boards and a short, fun video on YouTube for kids 2008-05-21 22:41:11 I recently made a flannel board for my boys. Thanks, Kelli at the Sparrow's Nest for the Three Bears story pieces! I got the directions to make the board here. I actually used peg board from the hardware store and a $2 frame from Value Village. You need 1/2 yard of felt. I bought a whole yard but hey, I have a supply of light blue felt to last forever! :)I was surfing and found this fun video
.Ther Read more:YouTube
Happy Birthday Sweetie! 2008-05-28 00:04:23 It is my hubby's 36th birthday today! We went out to a steakhouse to celebrate. He loves Indian food best but that is hard for the rest of us to eat - me the spiceaphobe and the kids like "American" food best. :) J as a baby.J, enjoying a cup of coffee. I love you Sweetie
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Work for Me Wednesday - less dishes to wash 2008-05-27 23:28:01 I read this great tip at the Real Simple website. When giving out dry snacks to your kids, instead of using bowls or plates, use a coffee filter. It holds snacks well and you can even find smaller ones. I'm using less snack bowls since I started doing this. Anyway I can reduce the number of dishes
to wash is a good thing!For more great tips, head over to Rocks in My Dryer for Works for Me Wednesda Read more:Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday 2008-06-04 00:27:21 OK, I can't be wordless!!! This is from C's third birthday party this past Saturday. I made the cake. :) Read more:Wednesday
Need a laugh? 2008-06-06 10:46:09 I know I do. I currently have a cough and a cold, it has stayed in the 50s for days, and it is STILL raining.I heard this on NPR yesterday and had to share. It is funny audio clips from the presidential primaries, including McCain joking about his age.
Summer reading programs for kids 2008-06-09 16:03:35 My oldest son is a very enthusiastic reader. He loves nothing better than a big pile of books from the library and/or Half Price Books or Value Village.There are several programs to sign up for this summer that reward kids for reading. Here are a few.- Barnes and Noble - their rules states grades 1 through 6. Kids must read eight books, write about their favourite part, and then bring a completed Read more:Summer
Summer reading (for me) 2008-06-17 01:56:12 I decided to join a reading challenge. I failed miserably the last time I tried one of these, though! This time I will make my list VERY short so I can finish it. My problem is I change my mind about what book I will read or start a book and not finish it. I feel quite confident that I will enjoy these books.My list - to be read by August 31st:- Mr. Pip by Lloyd Jones (next book for my book club)- Read more:Summer
Great summer contest/giveaway 2008-06-25 16:10:31 Would your kids like their very own bouncy house? I thought so! Here's a drawing for a huge one!
The Secret is in the Sauce - Six Weeks of Summer contest. Read more:Great
Where have all the horses gone? 2008-06-25 16:00:04 My boys love to ride the mechanical horse outside of Safeway or Fred Meyer. I noticed this past week that they are gone from both stores in our neighbourhood. What a shame! I haven't heard any safety bruhaha about them. What is up?
Am I going to have to take them to Chuck E. Cheese just for the rides? I've been avoiding that place like the plague. :)
Closing up some tabs/some fun links to share 2008-06-18 23:05:03 I love Mozilla Firefox. I can have so many tabs open at one time. My hubby tells me it can slow down my computer, however. Its time to close some tabs and that means sharing some fun links
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150 + ideas for summer fun - an unpink life blog. I am on the look out for new ideas to keep my boys busy now that preschool is finished for the year.
A fun method of presentation for snack or lunch. Muffin T
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