Tonight as I was cooking dinner, I found the only butter we had was frozen. So I put it in the microwave with the steamed veggies to cook. About at least 3 minutes later, I remembered. $(%& I exclaimed. I ran over there. Too late. It was all melted...but at least we have a glass pan everything sets on. Not too huge a deal. As I was trying to clean it up...#(*$%& again. I got sidetracked with the butter and forgot to put the drip pan under the George Foreman. I was cooking sausage. Oh well, wood always needs a coat of oil to keep from dry-rotting. Since Dan was in the kitchen, I got to see his reaction to these things. WORTH IT ALL!
I swear I cannot help but laugh when he gets so uptight, which usually by the way doesn't help the situation at all. Earlier today I refilled this bottle of liquid that has to be inserted in our carpet cleaner upside down...I forgot it has a screw-on lid in addition to the gasket. I told Dan just to insert it upside down, but I was concerned it might leak. (Still didn't remember the screw on lid.) About 3 minutes later I heard him...$)(%** this #(%*#& is spilling out water. He went to my work station and found the lid. Me? Well I just hit the floor laughing. (Still didn't remember it....but my concerns were definitely valid.) It's times like these that I remind Dan his life would be totally boring if it were not for me. That frequently repeated phrase usually doesn't help the situation either. :-D
And last but just wait, there will be more tomorrow, he came up with this crazy idea that somehow we could get Danslen's eye drops in without holding her down and trying to pry her eyelids open. That technique has been mostly unsuccessful (she had pink eye). I laughed at the idea. He came up here where she and I were with his little bottle of drops. I just looked at him and said OK, when you come up with the idea, just let me know. I was already laughing at the thought of such a ludicrous idea. About 2 minutes later he came back in here with the eyedrop nozzle under a little monkey's arm. He told Danslen to watch the monkey as it gave her a kiss (it's a small finger puppet monkey). You could see her little eyes losing focus as it got so close to her face that she could no longer see its features. She was hypnotized. Then he squeezed the bottle....AND IN WENT THE DROP!! *$&%^#, exclaimed by me. Then once again I hit the floor laughing.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Greetings Blog Readers!
It's been a few weeks....that's the norm. Don't expect it to get any better. I get tired of carrying the camera around everywhere. However.....this weekend I spend at least 15 hours making my 2012 Year In Review photobook. The book is an elaborate story-teller. And as I look back on it, there are a few things worth noting:
1) Dan is the best father the world could offer. My two children could not have had a Dad that loves them more than the Dad God gave them. He is in photos of every event, smiling and playing and spending quality time with them. If you didn't think I was searching for a good Dad when I was on the dating scene, you'd be sorely mistaken. Dan is a freakin' perfectionist and has limits on patience. We waited a gracious plenty time before bringing babies onto the scene, because I knew those little jokers would wreck the place, and he might lose it. But let me tell you what...sometimes he does lose it (and less often, so do I). But when it comes to choosing a good Dad for those babies of mine, I married damn well.
2) My kids are A-W-E-S-O-M-E. And they're cute. And smart. And funny. And fun! And my opinion is definitely not biased. They really are. I'm certain. :-)
LeLe took Daniley to the circus tonight. Other than that, it's been a low key weekend. We went to Habenero's. That's how I get a weekend break. It's called a Margarita.
My nephews stayed with me Saturday and it was a blast. We played, took a nap, and a bath (4 kids in the tub at one time) :-) I'll refrain from posting the bath pictures...
Wait, that doesn't seem like a low key weekend really...
It's been a few weeks....that's the norm. Don't expect it to get any better. I get tired of carrying the camera around everywhere. However.....this weekend I spend at least 15 hours making my 2012 Year In Review photobook. The book is an elaborate story-teller. And as I look back on it, there are a few things worth noting:
1) Dan is the best father the world could offer. My two children could not have had a Dad that loves them more than the Dad God gave them. He is in photos of every event, smiling and playing and spending quality time with them. If you didn't think I was searching for a good Dad when I was on the dating scene, you'd be sorely mistaken. Dan is a freakin' perfectionist and has limits on patience. We waited a gracious plenty time before bringing babies onto the scene, because I knew those little jokers would wreck the place, and he might lose it. But let me tell you what...sometimes he does lose it (and less often, so do I). But when it comes to choosing a good Dad for those babies of mine, I married damn well.
2) My kids are A-W-E-S-O-M-E. And they're cute. And smart. And funny. And fun! And my opinion is definitely not biased. They really are. I'm certain. :-)
LeLe took Daniley to the circus tonight. Other than that, it's been a low key weekend. We went to Habenero's. That's how I get a weekend break. It's called a Margarita. My nephews stayed with me Saturday and it was a blast. We played, took a nap, and a bath (4 kids in the tub at one time) :-) I'll refrain from posting the bath pictures...
Wait, that doesn't seem like a low key weekend really...
You can always rely on Dan to crack me up too.
Like his suspenders? Tie down straps. :-)
These next photos are from a couple weeks ago. I probably don't supervise Danslen enough...the house is pretty well baby-proofed, and she's #2, which you know means a free ticket to run around and do anything without concern from the parents. hahaha. It provides me with a reasonable amount of sanity. Sometimes, though, it backfires.
So I started the blog by talking about the photo book. The truth of the matter is that if I don't continue running around with my camera, and somewhat updating this blog so I can remember our story, then I'll have nothing to put in the book, and my babies will have nothing to help them remember. So for now, I'll keep on going. God give me strength!
Sunday, January 06, 2013
WOMEN: READ THIS!
Through a rapist's eyes! A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1] The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun! , braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.
2] The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women whose clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.
3] They also look for women using their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.
4] The number one place women are abducted from / attacked at is grocery store parking lots.
5] Number two is office parking lots/garages.
6] Number three is public restrooms.
7] The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.
8] If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.
9] These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.
10] Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.
POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:
1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk: can't believe it is so cold out here, we're in for a bad winter. Now that you've seen their faces and could identify them in a line- up, you lose appeal as a target.
2] If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.
3] If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.
4] If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can do it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow and
armpit or in the upper inner thigh - HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it really hurts.
5] After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot of
trouble. Start causing trouble, and he's out of there.
6] When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked
audibly.
7] Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, and go with your instincts. You may feel little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.
FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL....
I know you are smart enough to know these pointers but there will be some, where you will go "hmm I must remember that" After reading, forward it to someone you care about, never hurts to be careful in
this crazy world we live in.
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it.
2. Learned this from a tourist guide to New Orleans: if a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you.... chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit
(doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS, LEAVE.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
a. Be aware: look around your car as someone may be hiding at the passenger side, peek into your car, inside the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. (DO THIS TOO BEFORE RIDING A TAXI CAB).
b. If you! U are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
c. Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard /policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
Through a rapist's eyes! A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1] The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun! , braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.
2] The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women whose clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.
3] They also look for women using their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.
4] The number one place women are abducted from / attacked at is grocery store parking lots.
5] Number two is office parking lots/garages.
6] Number three is public restrooms.
7] The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.
8] If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.
9] These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.
10] Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you're not worth it.
POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:
1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk: can't believe it is so cold out here, we're in for a bad winter. Now that you've seen their faces and could identify them in a line- up, you lose appeal as a target.
2] If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.
3] If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.
4] If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you can do it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow and
armpit or in the upper inner thigh - HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it really hurts.
5] After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy's parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot of
trouble. Start causing trouble, and he's out of there.
6] When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked
audibly.
7] Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, and go with your instincts. You may feel little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.
FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL....
I know you are smart enough to know these pointers but there will be some, where you will go "hmm I must remember that" After reading, forward it to someone you care about, never hurts to be careful in
this crazy world we live in.
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it.
2. Learned this from a tourist guide to New Orleans: if a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you.... chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit
(doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS, LEAVE.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
a. Be aware: look around your car as someone may be hiding at the passenger side, peek into your car, inside the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. (DO THIS TOO BEFORE RIDING A TAXI CAB).
b. If you! U are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
c. Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard /policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
Saturday, January 05, 2013
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| Daniley took this picture. |
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!
My kids were still wide open at 1am. Were you?
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Danslen got her own room and she loved it. The first thing she did was try to turn a flip on the bed.
Calling family to tell them about Santa!!
The aftermath.
After an exciting morning, Daniley settled comfortably right into Danslen's bed.
That's just how she rolls. :-)
Last Christmas we found out that Daniley will drop EVERYTHING and put on her present if it is clothes she likes. Someone gave her some PJs and like lightning she was out of her clothes before I even realized what was going on. In a year, not everything changes....
She was happy with the lotion.
And then the lipstick.
And she loved this for the Liberty Day parade.
And a new nightgown.
Then she made her way into this dress.
She's not at all worried about the next thing. Each thing gets its own special attention.
One year we made the mistake of giving her a pair of kiddie scissors. She had to cut every paper on the floor and it was 40 minutes before we got to the next gift. Never again. LOL.
She was happy with the lotion.
One year we made the mistake of giving her a pair of kiddie scissors. She had to cut every paper on the floor and it was 40 minutes before we got to the next gift. Never again. LOL.
Christmas at Pawpaw's
Danslen had elf hair. I love screwing up the girls' hair.
One thing I love about my family is we laugh when we get together. Someone is always cutting up, and this time, it was my Dad. They kept squeezing a whoopie cushion in my grandma's ear and Mawmaw just kept pretending she didn't hear the farts (she thought they were real) Watch the progression of laughter on my family's faces. Every one of them behind the couch. LOL
If you aren't laughing, something is wrong with you. LOL!!!
Danslen had elf hair. I love screwing up the girls' hair.
One thing I love about my family is we laugh when we get together. Someone is always cutting up, and this time, it was my Dad. They kept squeezing a whoopie cushion in my grandma's ear and Mawmaw just kept pretending she didn't hear the farts (she thought they were real) Watch the progression of laughter on my family's faces. Every one of them behind the couch. LOL
Christmas at Honey's.
My favorite part was taking the kids on a 4-wheeler ride and on a whim stopping at two houses to Christmas carol. One house is a coworker of mine. He just found out he had cancer and as we drove by I tried to come up with something nice we could do to brighten his evening. I came up with singing. There was an 8 year old, two 4 year olds, a 2 year old, and a 1 year old, and me. We got most of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" out. I was crying and losing control of the situation. Then we stopped at a random house where it was clear they were having a family gathering. Everyone gathered around the door. They were crying and again so was I. They were so excited to have carolers and I was equally excited to be making the spirit bright. I plan to do this next year in full force. Get ready friends!
My favorite part was taking the kids on a 4-wheeler ride and on a whim stopping at two houses to Christmas carol. One house is a coworker of mine. He just found out he had cancer and as we drove by I tried to come up with something nice we could do to brighten his evening. I came up with singing. There was an 8 year old, two 4 year olds, a 2 year old, and a 1 year old, and me. We got most of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" out. I was crying and losing control of the situation. Then we stopped at a random house where it was clear they were having a family gathering. Everyone gathered around the door. They were crying and again so was I. They were so excited to have carolers and I was equally excited to be making the spirit bright. I plan to do this next year in full force. Get ready friends!
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
I want to diverge from the usual blog post here for a moment. Yeh yeh, believe it or not, I DO have a life outside of my kids. Small, but it exists. ;-)
I want to talk about being 30-something. It's great. I often hear people talking about how they'd go back to being a kid. Not me. I'll stay right here where I am. Wish I could freeze time. First, I hope some young people read this, because when you set yourself up right and make good choices when you are young, the benefits are more than you can imagine. I have enough money to be dangerous but enough good sense to keep me grounded. Lots of people think it's shameful to talk about money. I don't. I think it's a necessity and if people talked about it more everyone wouldn't be in debt up to their eyeballs with high car notes and maxed out credit cards. That life has never appealed to me. I took school seriously, college nearly killed me (I worked AT LEAST 3 jobs the whole time and graduated first in my class.), and sacrificed a bit when I got married. We bought land and lived in a trailer. And it was awesome! I enjoyed every minute of it. It allowed us to make some investments that have put me in a position to now have a house big enough for all my hobbies including my kids, HA, and 4 other properties here and there. I am not bragging. I just want young people to not fall into the pit of "needing" doodads. (Italian leather handbags, $100 jeans, manis & pedis, whatever "doodads" means to you). Guess what? I shop at yard sales. Almost exclusively. I drive an old car. It's 9. I hope it makes it to 19. Guess what? I paid for it with cash!! I can have almost anything I want, but if it doesn't come from a yard sale, I probably won't buy it. So do good, make good choices, and think about tomorrow instead of today.
Soon I hope to be on my motorcycle with my hair blowing through the Spring air. I wouldn't go back to being a kid again. I like asking myself, "Hey Mom, can I do that?" then answering myself, "Absolutely girl, you CAN!"
Love to you all!
I want to talk about being 30-something. It's great. I often hear people talking about how they'd go back to being a kid. Not me. I'll stay right here where I am. Wish I could freeze time. First, I hope some young people read this, because when you set yourself up right and make good choices when you are young, the benefits are more than you can imagine. I have enough money to be dangerous but enough good sense to keep me grounded. Lots of people think it's shameful to talk about money. I don't. I think it's a necessity and if people talked about it more everyone wouldn't be in debt up to their eyeballs with high car notes and maxed out credit cards. That life has never appealed to me. I took school seriously, college nearly killed me (I worked AT LEAST 3 jobs the whole time and graduated first in my class.), and sacrificed a bit when I got married. We bought land and lived in a trailer. And it was awesome! I enjoyed every minute of it. It allowed us to make some investments that have put me in a position to now have a house big enough for all my hobbies including my kids, HA, and 4 other properties here and there. I am not bragging. I just want young people to not fall into the pit of "needing" doodads. (Italian leather handbags, $100 jeans, manis & pedis, whatever "doodads" means to you). Guess what? I shop at yard sales. Almost exclusively. I drive an old car. It's 9. I hope it makes it to 19. Guess what? I paid for it with cash!! I can have almost anything I want, but if it doesn't come from a yard sale, I probably won't buy it. So do good, make good choices, and think about tomorrow instead of today.
Soon I hope to be on my motorcycle with my hair blowing through the Spring air. I wouldn't go back to being a kid again. I like asking myself, "Hey Mom, can I do that?" then answering myself, "Absolutely girl, you CAN!"
Love to you all!
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