It was a quiet Friday evening, I was enjoying my sudoku puzzle after putting the first batch of kids to bed. Pete meandered in my room and was hanging out. Hanging quickly changed to hovering. I asked if he wanted to help me with the puzzle, "No, I'm fine" was his response. "Would you like me to draw on your face?" I then queried. I, of course, expected Pete to say no but was surprised when he said "Sure!". So I drew on his forehead. As I was drawing, I asked Pete why he allowed me to do such a thing to him. "You're my Mom! I trust you"...
Well, perhaps I blew that trust. It was just too irresistible. Maybe he'll learn not to let people draw on his face anymore. After inspecting himself in the mirror, he wanted retribution. Fair is fair, after all.
Yes, it says "I am naggy housewife". Nice, huh? I guess I had that coming. I suppose I'm not doing my job if I'm not being "naggy". =)
Is it cheating if pre-date a blog posting? I'm still considering keeping up with NaBloPoMo, but am unsure if I would be disqualified at this point. Well anyway... this post comes courtesy of my daughter. I was sorting winter clothes yesterday and suddenly realized it was very quiet downstairs. Allie came bursting in minutes later. "What happened?" I asked my daughter. "I got marker on my face" was her scratchy-voiced reply. "Yes, I understand that, but why is it on your face?", "I drew it on there". I guess there's really nothing else to ask, her reasoning was so logical....
This has been a tough, passionate election for all involved. I know I don't have too many elections under my belt with an adult perspective, but this one definitely felt different. I felt like I was witnessing history, it was quite inspiring.
I was really impressed with McCain's concession speech. He went above and beyond what would be considered an acceptable acknowledgment. It speaks volumes about him and heightens my respect for him.
I think back to the speech that was offered four years ago by George W. Bush after he won his second term. He spoke of the "political capital" he had earned and expressed his intent to "spend it". He sure spent it, and then some. I am glad that was not the tone of this election from either side. I'm grateful that Obama expressed his desire to be the president for all of America and not just those that voted for him. Hopefully his policies and words will be equally inclusive moving forward.
I am hopeful that we can start to mend the great political divide that has deepened in this country these past several years. Who knows, perhaps Obama might turn out to be another Rutherford B. Hayes, Ulysses S. Grant, or even Jimmy Carter but for today I am hopeful at what could be possible. It's nice to feel good about politics and politicians even if for just one day.
It might sound corny, but I was really excited to vote today. I'm not sure excited was the correct word but definitely committed and determined to get out and vote. It feels bigger this time; more significant. I've voted the other elections but haven't felt as emotionally invested. All I want to do is watch CNN and wait....
So, I'm resigned to an election day where I camp out, eat grilled cheese and soup for dinner, watch the election process unfold, and keep my fingers crossed.
I had a romanticized idea of blogging every day. It would be a fun challenge, I could write about all the ideas bopping around in my head, I could post more pictures of the kids....
In reality, I just don't have enough interesting thoughts in my head. I don't remember my camera to enough locations to document the kid's events, and if I did post every day, it would be mundane things like my grocery list. Not necessarily something too interesting. Props to my brother who is did this last year; I'm not sure how he did it. I have a new blogging respect for him.
I figure if I cut loose now, I can save myself the headache of struggling for the next few weeks. Phew... I feel better already.
Well, I went and did it. I signed up for NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) and I'm worried. It seemed like a great idea at the time. My brother did it last year (this year too- you should check out his blog) and it was such a treat to check in and see how his life was. So I decided, in a moment of inspiration, to take the plunge and sign up for the challenge.
I'm not sure why I always think it's such a great idea at the time, and then partially regret it (see my handmade pledge post) but I'm two days in and panicking. Between Matt's birthday, Thanksgiving, leaving town for a weekend, not to mention I have some work to do if I'm going to fulfill the handmade pledge, I think I'm a bit over my head! Well, either way, it should be interesting. Or not.....
In fact, this blog could get a wee bit dull in the next few weeks.....
Phew. What a night. I had kids waking up at all hours last night. I guess eating a boatload of candy late at night wasn't such a great idea. It's tough because we live in a village, the homes are close together, and you can load up on candy really quickly.
No one got sick, but Matt woke up with leg cramps, Sam woke up with a bad taste in his mouth, and Allie woke up a few times for various reasons. I'm beat. Nothing like a piece of candy to keep me going.....
So rather than dwell on today, I'll post the photos from last night.
Here's the gang. Two friends joined us in our new neighborhood this year for trick-or-treating. Allie was a pumpkin, Tom was "Ord the Dragon" again, Sam was Spiderman again, Matt was the "Evil Pumpkin of Doom", and Pete titled his costume "Freak" which consisted of a woman's Amish cap, a vampire cape and an Osama Bin Laden style beard.....
The dog came with us as well. She wouldn't keep her hat on but she kept her collar on.
Here are my two pumpkins.....
The weather was beautiful, one of the rare nights you can sit outside, pass out candy and the kids didn't have to hide their costumes with a jacket....
Allie was always the last to get her candy but she didn't seem to mind....
It's always fun to watch the kids trade their candy....
It was a fun evening, but a long night. What do you take for a sugar hangover?
Well, perhaps I blew that trust. It was just too irresistible. Maybe he'll learn not to let people draw on his face anymore. After inspecting himself in the mirror, he wanted retribution. Fair is fair, after all.
Yes, it says "I am naggy housewife". Nice, huh? I guess I had that coming. I suppose I'm not doing my job if I'm not being "naggy". =)
This has been a tough, passionate election for all involved. I know I don't have too many elections under my belt with an adult perspective, but this one definitely felt different. I felt like I was witnessing history, it was quite inspiring.
It might sound corny, but I was really excited to vote today. I'm not sure excited was the correct word but definitely committed and determined to get out and vote. It feels bigger this time; more significant. I've voted the other elections but haven't felt as emotionally invested. All I want to do is watch CNN and wait....
I had a romanticized idea of blogging every day. It would be a fun challenge, I could write about all the ideas bopping around in my head, I could post more pictures of the kids....
Well, I went and did it. I signed up for NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) and I'm worried. It seemed like a great idea at the time. My brother did it last year (this year too- you should check out his blog) and it was such a treat to check in and see how his life was. So I decided, in a moment of inspiration, to take the plunge and sign up for the challenge.
The dog came with us as well. She wouldn't keep her hat on but she kept her collar on.
Here are my two pumpkins.....
The weather was beautiful, one of the rare nights you can sit outside, pass out candy and the kids didn't have to hide their costumes with a jacket....
Allie was always the last to get her candy but she didn't seem to mind....
It's always fun to watch the kids trade their candy....
