My mommy brought over two great ornament she chose--one especially for Ava and one just for Alex. Aren't they precious?
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Christmas decorations are up on the mantel
My mommy brought over two great ornament she chose--one especially for Ava and one just for Alex. Aren't they precious?
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Love is in the air
Do you ever feel like wherever you look, everyone is lovey dovey?
Do you feel like everyone around you is twitterpated?
Does it seems like the sun is shining and the birds are chirping?
Love is indeed in the air.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Look at mommy's big, big boy!
Xander loves to sit up in the middle of the floor and worm his way around the carpet. He tries to be on the go much more than his body will let him developmentally. Isn't he so handsome with his shirt off? He's a chubby lover if I ever saw one.
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And Birdie LOVES to watch him play!
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
And she's good to our planet!
This little chicky doo LOVES to help mama recycle. Check her out in action!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
The Projectile Vomiteer
Besides her nightmarish GERD (reflux) until age six months, my little baby made it to two months past two years old without ever having vomited. Due to a suspected stomach virus allegedly transmitted by her cousins Baby B and Logo, Ava is ill with what she calls the "ookie pookies". The distance of projection, sheer velocity, wretched stench, and mammoth amount amazed both her father and I. Never having seen her vomit in the past and thus unable to predict her reaction, I am pleased to note that so far she has taken the events in stride. She is even carrying around a "puke bowl" in case of need. If her cousins' course of illness is any indication, this is going to be one long night.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day..."
I'm a proud Democrat because I believe in the Declaration of Independence and all it stands for. I believe that it is essential for government to have a role in helping Americans reach a certain standard of living that includes wages that keep families out of poverty, good and timely medical care, and the opportunity for an education.
From my understanding, most Republicans follow a "free market" kind of philosophy, and that the government should not take a role in matters such as those I just mentioned. In my limited insight, I feel that the Republican platform is often based on the premise that "hard work reaps financial rewards". While I feel that this is sometimes the case; in my opinion the world is all about shades of grey and has little to do with black and white. For example, it angers me as much as the next guy when someone abuses the welfare system and lives off my tax dollars. However, I refuse to see the world as one full of those looking to abuse the system. I try my best to see the inherent good in everyone, even those who have been dealt a seemingly impossible hand in this life. In fact, I have always been the bleeding heart type. My entire career has focused on serving the mentally ill population, many of whom live off Medicaid. Their world and its challenges are very different from mine, and I can tell you that living off $9,000 for the year doesn't leave one with much extra cash for the frivolities that life has to offer. I urge anyone who hasn't learned about generational poverty and the inherent struggles of certain American citizens to pick up a book by Jonathon Kozol or Ruby Payne. You might be enlightened and you might feel that your load is just a little lighter than you thought it was.
I'm not writing to bore you with my raging liberal ideas that many of you don't agree with, such as why I think that you should be able to marry regardless of your sexual orientation, or why I feel that stem cell research is both morally and ethically sound, or why I believe in positive diplomacy over a "you're with us or you're not" style of foreign policy, or why I think that women should make decisions regarding their own health and bodies. I am writing this because I can completely grasp why someone would vote the way they do because of any of the above "hot button" issues. I do have a harder time understanding how we can overlook our neediest citizens and reject social conscience. And that is why I am a proud Democrat and hopefully more than just the raging liberal I am often labeled to be.
From my understanding, most Republicans follow a "free market" kind of philosophy, and that the government should not take a role in matters such as those I just mentioned. In my limited insight, I feel that the Republican platform is often based on the premise that "hard work reaps financial rewards". While I feel that this is sometimes the case; in my opinion the world is all about shades of grey and has little to do with black and white. For example, it angers me as much as the next guy when someone abuses the welfare system and lives off my tax dollars. However, I refuse to see the world as one full of those looking to abuse the system. I try my best to see the inherent good in everyone, even those who have been dealt a seemingly impossible hand in this life. In fact, I have always been the bleeding heart type. My entire career has focused on serving the mentally ill population, many of whom live off Medicaid. Their world and its challenges are very different from mine, and I can tell you that living off $9,000 for the year doesn't leave one with much extra cash for the frivolities that life has to offer. I urge anyone who hasn't learned about generational poverty and the inherent struggles of certain American citizens to pick up a book by Jonathon Kozol or Ruby Payne. You might be enlightened and you might feel that your load is just a little lighter than you thought it was.
I'm not writing to bore you with my raging liberal ideas that many of you don't agree with, such as why I think that you should be able to marry regardless of your sexual orientation, or why I feel that stem cell research is both morally and ethically sound, or why I believe in positive diplomacy over a "you're with us or you're not" style of foreign policy, or why I think that women should make decisions regarding their own health and bodies. I am writing this because I can completely grasp why someone would vote the way they do because of any of the above "hot button" issues. I do have a harder time understanding how we can overlook our neediest citizens and reject social conscience. And that is why I am a proud Democrat and hopefully more than just the raging liberal I am often labeled to be.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
I pose a simple question to the pro-lifers out there....
If the fetus you save is gay, will you still fight for its rights? Would your choice be any different if you knew ahead of time that the fetus would grow into a serial murderer or a rapist? If you think that homosexuality is a lifestyle choice, is your own heterosexuality a lifestyle choice? Are you pro-choice and also support the death penalty? Are you pro-life but don't believe in many welfare programs that would financially support the baby once its born?
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
It's truly the end of an era..and the start of a new one
Jeremy has started his new job as a Correctional Counselor for the state of Iowa and so far he LOVES it. While I am so proud of him and happy for him as well, I am also a bit sad. I am used to talking to Jer several times a day while we both worked at Bridgeway. We would either talk by phone, IM, or text throughout the day, and ALWAYS had lunch together. Today I drove around town at lunchtime, then headed back early because it was rainy and cold outside. Jeremy and I met and fell in love at Bridgeway and for that reason it will always be dear to my heart.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Do you want to know what really gets on my flipping nerves?
Well, since you asked or didn't..
Here is what drives me insane in my membrane:
I am really bothered by people who walk around with obvious black or whiteheads on their face. Pick it. Please.
I get really annoyed when people overly touch their food. My sister not only takes apart her sandwich, but touches everything a ton and I have even seen some people smear catsup with their finger.
I don't like the overuse of apostrophes.. especially in store signs! The "excessive use of quotation marks" is also annoying!
Littering really irks me. I feel like it's just laziness in many cases.
Another pet peeve is the sound of styrofoam rubbing against anything. It makes me cringe!
I get so annoyed when people don't tip. Really people, do you know what it's like to make $3.50 an hour? Do you really know what it's like to serve a random stranger's every whim for ranch dressing, more mr. pib and then more ranch dressing?
I hate when I hear "she didn't have enough money to go to school". She can take out a loan.
Why oh why oh why oh does it ever make sense to drive in the fast lane when you are clearly a slow lane kinda guy or gal?
Socks + sex never make sense.
Egg sandwiches. Possibly because they are often served with catsup or catchup or ketchup.
Why do old people think it's ok to say anything on their mind even when it's insanely offensive? That is so annoying.
I can't take it when someone doesn't follow the basic laws of the land in regards to taking turns in the line at McDonald's. I believe in karma, and you will be peeling off your own toenails in hell.
Here is what drives me insane in my membrane:
I am really bothered by people who walk around with obvious black or whiteheads on their face. Pick it. Please.
I get really annoyed when people overly touch their food. My sister not only takes apart her sandwich, but touches everything a ton and I have even seen some people smear catsup with their finger.
I don't like the overuse of apostrophes.. especially in store signs! The "excessive use of quotation marks" is also annoying!
Littering really irks me. I feel like it's just laziness in many cases.
Another pet peeve is the sound of styrofoam rubbing against anything. It makes me cringe!
I get so annoyed when people don't tip. Really people, do you know what it's like to make $3.50 an hour? Do you really know what it's like to serve a random stranger's every whim for ranch dressing, more mr. pib and then more ranch dressing?
I hate when I hear "she didn't have enough money to go to school". She can take out a loan.
Why oh why oh why oh does it ever make sense to drive in the fast lane when you are clearly a slow lane kinda guy or gal?
Socks + sex never make sense.
Egg sandwiches. Possibly because they are often served with catsup or catchup or ketchup.
Why do old people think it's ok to say anything on their mind even when it's insanely offensive? That is so annoying.
I can't take it when someone doesn't follow the basic laws of the land in regards to taking turns in the line at McDonald's. I believe in karma, and you will be peeling off your own toenails in hell.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
He's eating big boy food..and I betcha he never looks back!
Yummo! This rice-y concoction sure beats my milky concoction!
Another Trip to the Unkin Thatch!
Today we traveled to Woodland View Farm. Ava rode a mini pony and even went hands free! She got her first bee sting today (on her hand) but only cried for a few minutes. She also had a great time dancing with the Indians. A horse and carriage ride topped off the special day.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Where Oh Where Did Naptime Go!?!
Naptime around this place is sought after. It's A-W-E-S-O-M-E, awesome! awesome! TOE-TA-LEE!
Naptime is time to switch over the laundry, catch up on what's going on with the presidential election, bond with Alex, read a new fiction book, mess around on Babycenter, pay the bills.. Lately naptime is dwindling. It takes longer to initiate naptime, longer for the thumping upstairs to subside, yet shorter and shorter in duration. And when naptime does happen, it has certainly taken on a new form. Where oh where did naptime go?
Naptime is time to switch over the laundry, catch up on what's going on with the presidential election, bond with Alex, read a new fiction book, mess around on Babycenter, pay the bills.. Lately naptime is dwindling. It takes longer to initiate naptime, longer for the thumping upstairs to subside, yet shorter and shorter in duration. And when naptime does happen, it has certainly taken on a new form. Where oh where did naptime go?
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