Kindergarten visit.

Today was the day Micah spent the morning at kindergarten.
 
After watching the other kids, I no longer have any doubts as to whether he is ready.
 
He sat VERY still, and followed all the directions. Learned a song, and cut out a perfect yellow balloon.
 
I do still have my doubts though, as to whether the world is ready for Micah.
 

My day.

 

 

 

 

"Mom, you smell like sherbet ice cream and rainbow flowers all mixed together."
-Micah

This is too funny...

I was looking at a campground, and was on the OFFICIAL website of a county that shall remain nameless, and came across the "Rules for Campers". About halfway through, I read this... and had to share:

"Keggers" are not allowed.

Only in Iowa people, only in Iowa.

What?

Lately, when Micah asks me a question, he IMMEDIATELY says, "What?" before I even get a chance to respond. It drives me crazy. Like nails on a chalkboard crazy. I realize it has become a habit, and yesterday, I was bent on breaking it. Weary by the end of the day, he once again said, "What?" I said, "Micah, PLEASE do not say what before I even finish my answer!" He looked at me with those big blue eyes, and said, "Well, speak up."

I Would Gather Children

Some would gather money
Along the path of life,
Some would gather roses,
And rest from worldly strife;
But, I would gather children,
From among the thorns of sin,
I would seek a dark brown curl,
And a gorgeous, toothless grin.
For money cannot enter,
In that land of endless day,
And roses that are gathered,
Soon will wilt along the way.
But, oh, the laughing children,
As I cross the sunset sea,
As the gates swing wide to heaven,
I can take them in with me.
-unknown

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

 

Another trip to the pond

In hopes of spotting the great turtle, the little boys and I headed back to the ponds today. No luck though. We saw a few baby turtles poking their little heads out of the water, but no big one.
These tadpoles made me think of my blogging friend, Natalie.
 
What do you suppose made this hole?
 
You can tell when it is baseball season...
 

Lame Mom.

I was a totally lame Mom this weekend. Hannah had her very first soccer game ever, and I didn't remember my camera. Isaiah had a double header today, and I took no pictures. Lame, lame Mom. So, I had to make up for it by taking lots of pictures this afternoon at the pond, which was perfect.... and made me long for summer.

Seriouly cute neighbor
 
Snapping turtle that almost ate Micah
 
getting out of town... i am sure it had nothing to do with the 12 kids yelling at it.
 

Watching the turtle go back into the water
 
contemplating the view
 
there was this dead fish, you see, and it smelled really bad
 
this is the boys, well, mostly Micah, begging for just a few more minutes
 

OH SNAP!

 
Snapping turtle at the pond this afternoon! More pictures of our great afternoon later, but I had to get this one up!

M & M's

Micah: Mom, guess what?
Me: What?
Micah: I love you SO much, I would never sell you at a garage sale!

He feels a little hot.

Most of the day Brody was in a bad mood. He has had a cough for a few days, but he is always SO dramatic, I kinda blew him off. Tonight, I said to Emily, "He feels a little hot." She agreed, and I pulled out the battery operated ear thermometer that hasn't been used in about four years. No kidding. I don't take my kid's temperature, really ever. It read 105.6 in one ear, and 105.4 in the other. What? That has to be wrong. So I called Micah over, and checked his. It read 100.4 and 97.9. So, I figure it must be a little off. Check Brody again. Same results. So I did something else I almost never do, I gave him Tylenol - for the first time in his life. He fell asleep in my bed, twitching and moaning and groaning for about a half an hour. I waited until he no longer felt hot, and moved him to his bed. Poor little guy. Uh, yeah, he feels a little hot.

Park - Day 2

The little boys had so much fun at the park yesterday, they begged me to take them back this afternoon with the big kids. Who am I to deny little people their fun?
 
 
 
It's always funny to me how other kids are drawn to our family... notice the one extra adorable little girl! She saw me passing out snacks, and came and sat down! Very cute!

Bad Luck?

So, do you think it is bad luck to pack away every pair of gloves, every hat, scarf, winter coat, and pair of boots the kid's own? Winter is over, right?
 
And, yes, there are six bags, and one tub. AND, I already took out the stuff that won't fit anybody ever again.

Another one from yesterday

 

Windy day

Although the temperatures climbed into the 60's today, the wind kept everyone away from the park, except us. These boys needed to run. When we got there we saw the tug and barge, right next to a train, pretty much couldn't get any better than that for these two.
 
 
 
 

A long time ago

there was a fast food restaurant in New Orleans called "Sister's Catfish". THE BEST fast food catfish ever. Hush puppies to die for, and amazing popcorn shrimp. Craving it today... wish it was still around.

And yet again...

Steve has hit the road, or air in this case. This time it is Costa Rica. Jealous, you ask? Uh, yah.

He got the memo

So, I guess he does remember me. Yesterday around 2:30pm, he showed up with a HUGE fountain pop, and a Skor bar. It doesn't get much better than that.
Well, maybe speaking more than ten words to each other in a week... but we gotta start somewhere.

An E-Mail to Steve

Hello,
My name is Amy. I have been your wife for the past thirteen years. Wasn't sure if you'd remember me, given your recent work schedule. If you are interested in meeting with me anytime in the near future, feel free to call me, at home, to schedule a time.
Thanks, and have a nice day.
Amy

Signs that Spring is here...

 Beautiful clouds
 and more clouds
 some blue thrown in for a tease
 and this. Seriously. May and June look to be worse...

This is hysterical...

Stuff Christians Like:
#81. Disguising gossip as a prayer.

"I have a prayer request I need to share. You know Tim and Nancy? They are having some marital problems right now and need some prayer. Turns out Nancy put a filter on their computer because Tim has been staying up late on the computer. Well after a week of secretly monitoring all his online activity she found pornography on it. So she told Tim and her told her to stay out of his business. And you know their daughter isn't going to graduate high school. She drinks so much and runs with that goth crowd. She's a mess, but bless her heart. I think they're going to go to counseling but money is tight because of Nancy's shopping habit. Their credit debt is just out of control. I'm really concerned and as a close friend I just want to lift them up in prayer."
--Prodigal Jon

The Perfect Shot

 
Okay, I admit, I am an espresso snob. What would you expect, really? Growing up in the birthplace of Starbucks and all. My kids love it, even BEG me to make them Iced Mocha's. When we go to an ice cream shop, they are the ones asking for the coffee flavored ice cream. So, it goes without saying, being the snob that I am, it was hard for me to get used to making my own espresso. However, after two years, many different blends and grinds, three tampers, numerous tamping pressures, and one great machine, I can now officially say, I can make the perfect shot. It is a glorious day indeed.

A Seattle kind of day

Woke up this morning to all kinds of rain. There are times in my days here in Iowa, that I smell a familiar smell, or see a familiar bird, or flower, that brings back fond memories of Seattle. This is not one of those days. Somehow rain on the roof just makes me want to crawl back in bed and close my eyes. I even had to make a HOT Mocha this morning. Depressing really. Praying for sunshine soon.
 
 

"I was born a long way from home. I have spent my whole life just trying to get back."
- Janis Joplin

If I have a desire which no experience in the world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.
-- C.S. Lewis

I thought I was faster...

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