I promise to post again soon. I have a fun vacation to relate, but I need to go through my photos first. Hopefully I can work on that during C's naptime today.
C had his first full day of preschool yesterday, and he did great. Today we have kindermusik for the first time since May. We are adjusting to our new busy schedule.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Random...I just don't get it
I feel like I'm getting old. I've moved into the line of thinking of I just don't get the young folks these days mentality. For example,
Technology freaks me out. I'm pretty sure that soon some tiny "live" robot will be burrow its way in my head to keep me connected with what's happening now, friends, etc. This will eliminate all natural boundaries, but result in zero meaningful relationships.
Lady Gaga...I just don't get her. Her music is okay to me--I get that. It's catchy, makes you want to dance, but what is up with her? It's like circa 1989 Madonna spawned a love child with circa 1986 Michael Jackson with a little help from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I just watched part of her Edge of Glory video (I say part b/c I can never stand to watch more than about a minute of her videos b/c they really go nowhere). All I kept thinking was what was that thing on her cheek? Beauty mark, tatoo, geometric code for the holy grail?
My ability to focus has been reduced to about 1hr per day. If I don't have myself a list I would probably sink into the recliner with the laptop never to be seen or heard from again.
I can't think of anything pop culture that I know about anymore. That's a sure sign you don't and won't ever "get it" again.
Technology freaks me out. I'm pretty sure that soon some tiny "live" robot will be burrow its way in my head to keep me connected with what's happening now, friends, etc. This will eliminate all natural boundaries, but result in zero meaningful relationships.
Lady Gaga...I just don't get her. Her music is okay to me--I get that. It's catchy, makes you want to dance, but what is up with her? It's like circa 1989 Madonna spawned a love child with circa 1986 Michael Jackson with a little help from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I just watched part of her Edge of Glory video (I say part b/c I can never stand to watch more than about a minute of her videos b/c they really go nowhere). All I kept thinking was what was that thing on her cheek? Beauty mark, tatoo, geometric code for the holy grail?
My ability to focus has been reduced to about 1hr per day. If I don't have myself a list I would probably sink into the recliner with the laptop never to be seen or heard from again.
I can't think of anything pop culture that I know about anymore. That's a sure sign you don't and won't ever "get it" again.
School time
This morning was a BIG day for a BIG 3 year old. We made it extra special by photographing him all morning (secretly he loved it). He was so excited to go, but had to make time to play with his transformer. He did pretty well, but it was a bit overwhelming. The biggest hurdle--he was not having anything to do with wearing his name tag that went over his neck. He had a little trouble sitting and listening through the whole circle time, but some of that was excitement I think...and knowing I was in the room somewhere.
waking up for the big day
on his way down to breakfast with his transformers book and boombox robot
breakfast he asked for: strawberry pancakes and sausage (I promise he didn't eat even half of that syrup, I got carried away pouring it.)
posing in front of the house
in front of the preschool
waiting to be taken back to the room
circle time.
his current job for his class: door closer. i'm thinking he will excel.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Growing up
Little man is on his way to being a really big boy:
tomorrow is his first day of preschool (though it's a half-day accompanied by a parent)
he is getting so big and tall
he transform the transformers better than me. he worked on one all day while we were home today.
tomorrow is his first day of preschool (though it's a half-day accompanied by a parent)
he is getting so big and tall
he transform the transformers better than me. he worked on one all day while we were home today.
He could wear this outfit last year, and it was so big. Now it just fits!
starts out a robot
fold those arms in
then the legs and pull over the handle (which i can't do)
voila!
Corn fest pics
Finally got the pics uploaded from Sunday.
i love his expression. like he's saying, "where's the corn?"
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Relaxing weekend
We've had fairly relaxing weekend. Friday night Scott went out with a couple of guys to a beer festival in Bloomington. While they were off having fun, the moms and kids came to our house so we could entertain our kids together. It was a fun, easy, relaxing way to spend the evening. I think all the kids were worn out by the end of the night.
Yesterday we just chilled around the house mostly. We went to check out the tent sale at a local bike/running store, and saw there was a festival going on in Uptown Normal--sweet corn and blues. We also took my friend Bree with us so she could buy running shoes. We headed back home, and thought we would go to the festival after C's nap only to discover it closed at 6--which would have been awkward with dinner. So we grilled out, ate outstide, and then went up to the soccer field to play soccer as a family. We came back and started watching Votron with C. He's addicted. I loved this show when I was litte, but now I think it's pretty awful. He's enjoying it though. All 5 of our family members have been assigned a lion by C. I'm the green lion, Scott's the red lion, C's the blue lion, and the dogs are the black lion and the yellow lion. Scott has done nothing but fallen asleep anytime he sits still yesterday and today.
After church this morning and lunch at home we headed to the festival. Scott and I tried some a piece of sweet corn. C was thrilled with the Marvel and DC comics figures outside the comics store. We walked up and down the vendors (it wasn't great for a 3 yr old--his attention span wasn't really having it). Then we went to Emack and Bolio's for ice cream. After C's nap we're headed to our church's annual b-day party at a nearby park. The weather has been so nice, we've been trying to spend as much time outside as possible.
Yesterday we just chilled around the house mostly. We went to check out the tent sale at a local bike/running store, and saw there was a festival going on in Uptown Normal--sweet corn and blues. We also took my friend Bree with us so she could buy running shoes. We headed back home, and thought we would go to the festival after C's nap only to discover it closed at 6--which would have been awkward with dinner. So we grilled out, ate outstide, and then went up to the soccer field to play soccer as a family. We came back and started watching Votron with C. He's addicted. I loved this show when I was litte, but now I think it's pretty awful. He's enjoying it though. All 5 of our family members have been assigned a lion by C. I'm the green lion, Scott's the red lion, C's the blue lion, and the dogs are the black lion and the yellow lion. Scott has done nothing but fallen asleep anytime he sits still yesterday and today.
After church this morning and lunch at home we headed to the festival. Scott and I tried some a piece of sweet corn. C was thrilled with the Marvel and DC comics figures outside the comics store. We walked up and down the vendors (it wasn't great for a 3 yr old--his attention span wasn't really having it). Then we went to Emack and Bolio's for ice cream. After C's nap we're headed to our church's annual b-day party at a nearby park. The weather has been so nice, we've been trying to spend as much time outside as possible.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Dear Blog
Dear Blog,
I'm sorry I haven't been to see you in a while. Life is busy, but I don't really have an excuse. I'm afraid we might be coming to the end of our relationship (at least temporarily). I think I might have lost my funny button. I just can't think of anything to write about b/c I feel like I'm just surviving. I "might" have overcommited myself in about 100 ways, and I'm feeling the effects. I hope to get things under control and see you soon. Wow, my story has changed just in the time it's taken me to write this.
Gina
I'm sorry I haven't been to see you in a while. Life is busy, but I don't really have an excuse. I'm afraid we might be coming to the end of our relationship (at least temporarily). I think I might have lost my funny button. I just can't think of anything to write about b/c I feel like I'm just surviving. I "might" have overcommited myself in about 100 ways, and I'm feeling the effects. I hope to get things under control and see you soon. Wow, my story has changed just in the time it's taken me to write this.
Gina
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