Did you hear that?

Just a few random thoughts on things I have heard over the last couple of days.
1. Glenn Beck said- and I'm not quoting- just paraphrasing. Until this mess (meaning our finacial crisis) gets sorted out people should cut their discretionary income down to $0! WOW-am I'm up for that challenge? today is day 2 for me and the kids- maybe Quinn too but who knows if he secretly buys a powerade or quarter pounder with cheese while at work. Today I made my kids play-dough AND I made homeade chocolate chip pumpkin muffins that were beyond delicious. I didn't have any muffin papers so I bargained with a friend- she supplies the muffin papers and I'll send over some of the homebaked goodies.
2. My friend was explaining (lecturing) to her 16 year old son why she wouldn't talk to the school about him dropping out of algebra ( a class that has earned him a grade NOT good enough to earn him driving privleges) in the middle of her speech he simply said, " gee mom I hate to take a machete to your intellectual thicket but......." She has no idea of the verbage that followed because she was so taken a back by the first line. Sounds like a pretty smart 16 year old to me.
3. My other friend asked her 4th maybe 5th grade daughter if there was anything that kids at school might be talking about that made her feel uncomfortable or she knew wasn't right. Of course she is expecting the usual answers to follow (sex and swearing). Her daughter said, " ya mom, some of the kids have been talking about POLITICS"! I just had to chuckle at that one. Wouldn't that make a great book......

Reece as a 4th grader

I just returned from my first 4th grade parent teacher conference. Mrs. Montoya gave Reece rave reviews. His area of strengths are: great reading fluency and comprehension, understanding math concepts, natural speller and problem solving. He has good classroom behavior, gets along well with others and is polite and helpful. The subjects he likes best are P.E. and reading. He likes P.E. because "it gets my energy out" and he likes reading "because it gets my brain worked up". His least favorite subject is math because it "is wicked boring". The special class he likes best is art and he likes best about himself that he is active.

Reece and I have a bumpy relationship. We are both strong willed, independent, stubborn, intelligent people. I definately have my work cut out for me when it comes to parenting this child and trying to help him develop his God given talents and goodness. It is so encouraging to know that I haven't completely warped him and that he is enjoying a succesful school year, thus far. I am proud of Reece and love him very much.

inquiring minds want to know...

Me: Quincy don't touch that worm it's dead.

Quincy: How can it be dead if it's not squished flat?

Quincy: Oh and mom, how do worms sleep?

Me: I don't know- we'll have to google it and find out.

Did you know?

I have another blog- dedicated to Quincy and Bella's preschool adventures. Check it out to see how my first day of teaching went.
http://www.peteandthiby.blogspot.com/

A new accessory

Who is this big kid that demands to eat at the counter? Where did our baby go.



Quincy, Bella, Trey and the "hat" feeding the ducks at the park.

Wind gusts would blow the hat off Trey's head and he would chase it around the grass. It was so cute.


Trey discovered a fashion accessory he couldn't live without. For several days the blue hat went everywhere with him.......even to bed.

It's back.....

My absolute favorite show on television is the Biggest Loser. There is just something so empowering about individuals taking control of their lives and making any sacrifice necessary to get healthy. I love watching the contestants metamorphasize right before my eyes.

What's gotten under Julian's skin?

She was quite cranky tonight. In the spirit of competition I created my own little 30 day challenge- For the next 30 days I am taking meat out of my diet. I have been bombarded by propaganda touting the benefits of a vegetarian diet so I figure why not for 30 days. In college, about 13 years ago, I was sported a vegetarian diet for 2 months- It didn't work well because I was too lazy to prepare alternative dishes and didn't take the time to get informed. I am better prepared to take this plunge and I hope to report that I can run faster and jump higher because I am a little lighter.

I found a 1/2 marathon

I know it's a bit early but the sooner I make this public the better (once it's out there I won't back out)

Check it out http://www.rnrseattle.com/

Looks like fun. Anyone, anyone?????