Showing posts with label Memes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Memes. Show all posts
Share 'Em If You Got 'Em: Halloween Party Ideas for Kindergarteners
Friday, October 8, 2010
T.G.I.F.! Whew, I'm glad this week is almost over!
Not only am I ready for the weekend but I'm also ready to join Kailani of An Island Life for Aloha Friday. Each week participants are asked a question and, in turn, ask questions on their own blogs.
And do I have a good question this week - one that I could really use some help on.
Big Brother is in Kindergarteners and I'm in charge of planning this year's Halloween Party.
While I'm great at choosing Halloween costumes (yes, we are one of those - the buyers!), preparing a menu, creating awesome little gift bags, I am not having such good luck on deciding on games for these little folks.
Most are reading yet, so forget anything that requires recognizing words. This age has the attention span of gnats, so I don't want to do anything that requires much patience. Based on simple safety precautions, things like bobbing for apples and games with sticks or other potential weapon type objects are also out. And, since I like to plan TRULY ORIGINAL parties, things like Pin the Tail on the Black Cat is out.
Now that you know my dislikes, no-nos, and purely objectables, and you're not just shaking your head thinking, "Lady, there ain't nobody that can help you," I'd like to ask:
Game Ideas for 5 and 6 year old Kindergarteners?
Think it goes without saying that I have no answer to this. But if you've got something, I'm really anxious to hear it! And THANKS SO MUCH in advance
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Fulfillment by Amazon, Computer Desk Things That Close Up, and Bindis
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
I've just wasted the better part of my life searching for something you think would be so obvious, but it's not.
Ever asked yourself whether or not you must be a Pro Merchant with Amazon to use their FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) services?
Okay, so you probably haven't but I did. And with Amazon being such a got-it-together business, you'd think you could easily find the easy.
Think again.
I'll save you the long drawn out story, but the answer is this (for anyone who Googles the question only to get run around answers): YES, You MUST be a Pro Merchant to use Fulfillment by Amazon. You cannot be a hit-or-miss, lazy seller like me - we are stuck with either selling on eBay or doing it ourselves on Amazon.
Sucks, huh?
Speaking of selling...maybe you've been following along with our home renovation project - probably not but, hey, I got the keywords in there that might snag me a couple more sponsors - but we're ditching a lot of stuff.
One of the things we've got to unload is a computer desk that closes up. You know, a computer armoire. Sounds just a little to fancy for something coming out of my house, which is why I want to list it as "Computer Armoire Desk That Closes Up." I figure since I'm selling this thing on a local basis where it's PICK UP ONLY (I'm too lazy to ship something small sold on Amazon, so does this really surprise you?), my fellow hicks will understand what I'm saying - may even be searching those terms.
I just don't see many of us country folks seeking out computer armoires. Dang, even I didn't look at what it was called. I just walked in, looked at it and said, "Yep, that's what I'm looking for."
And speaking of "looking for" leads to "looking at" which could be defined by this big freakin' zit thing that's happened right in the middle of my forehead. It's looks like a bindi - which I had to Google the phrase "Indian women red dot on forehead named" to learn the proper name.
Hillbilly search phrases...ha! There's a blog post. Maybe for next week's Random Thoughts Tuesday - which, by the way, you need to check out at http://www.theunmom.com/.
Prince Or Princess? for Aloha Friday!
Friday, August 13, 2010
First, I gotta say two things: (1) TGIF! You with me? and (2) The kids are back in school and I'm back in the Aloha Friday game!
For those of you who don't know what Aloha Friday is, here is what Kailani at An Island Life (the host of this meme) has to say: "In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too."
Ask a question, answer questions. That's how we roll with the Aloha Friday meme!
Ok, this week my question is about babies....
As parents, when we learning we're having baby, although we may not admit it, there's typically a gender that we favor. (I do believe in the "as long as it's healthy parents" but I think the majority harbor a wish for either a boy or a girl.) And some people even use methods to pick the gender of the baby (with some success, so I've heard).
So, here's the question:
Did you (or do you) have a special preference for a specific gender any of the time(s) you were expecting a baby?
MY ANSWER:
The first time I was pregnant, I was just 17 and unwed; so I don't know that I really took time to think about a preferance. I had a boy. The second time I was pregnant, I desperately wanted a girl. But once I realized I was having a boy, I was okay with it. The third time, I really wanted a girl again. But when I laid eyes on my third baby boy, all that wishing was forgotten. Then I quit trying. And surprise baby number four...well, I wanted a girl. And that's what I got!
Head on over to An Island Life to play Aloha Friday!
Big Brother First Day of Kindergarten
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Big brother was so excited about this first day of Kindergarten!
But after I picked him up, he said, "Mom, I don't wanna go to school anymore."
I almost panicked, thinking we have 13 more years of school before it's "optional."
Then he fell asleep.
When he woke up, he was ready to go again.
Whew, what a relief!
Find more Wordless Wednesday (or not so wordless, like mine) at http://www.5minutesformom.com/
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Oatmeal Hazes and Water Wasting
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
There will be no photos today.
I don't feel like pulling one off the camera. Don't even feel like finding a substitute to go along with my random thoughts today.
I had taken one this morning that I'll call "Living in an Oatmeal Haze."
My pediatrician told me that I have to stop being a Type A personality and allow Princess A to start feeding herself with a spoon.
That's easy for doc to say, he's not here to clean up the mess.
And after three other children, plenty of messes (x3, remember!), I don't wanna do it anymore and would rather just feed her myself.
But FINE, I did. And she loves it.
She loves to put some in her mouth. But most goes in her hair, her nose, her ears, or any other little place she can find to put it.
Ugh! This equates to two baths a day.
Why two? Well, I'm kind of a stickler for being showered BEFORE you crawl into bed.
In my house, if you like showers first thing of a morning, that's cool...but you'll be on a two shower a day schedule. (Which is probably one less than should be MANDATORY for teenage boys.)
Yes, I know. That's a lot of water and I should try harder to be more conservative.
I do, but that is one area I will not budge.
Well, I'm tired of writing. That's my Random Thoughts for this Tuesday. Catch ya next week.
It's Been Too Long....
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
I'll apologize right up front. I'm not so WORDLESS today. :)
It's been a while since I posted. May was a busy, busy month. Graduation, school letting out, kindergarten registration...yadda, yadda, yadda.
But I'm back! And here's a couple of photos I'd like to share of Princess A...my own little living doll. :)
And here sits Princess A waiting for Biggest Brother's graduation to begin. She just looks like she's looking for trouble!
Ok, I love to show off Princess A - she's about the only one who willingly allows me to take her picture anymore. But, I did manage to capture this one of my now-official College Bound Brat, a.k.a. Biggest Brother.
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I Know I Am Mean but What Are You?
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up and say "Screw It!" Well, that's where I'm at today.
Somebody on Facebook had the audicity to bring up healthcare again today. Making the mistake of defending Obamacare. And, since it's my "off" day, I can't even conjure up a good snarky reply.
And speaking of Facebook, ever noticed how that's like a bad trip back to high school? For the most part, I enjoy it but some people still have a lot of growing up to do.
On the topic of growing up...my oldest is now 18 and somehow he's convinced that this age is the magical age where suddenly you no longer need parental guidance.
I explained to him that while the law says he may be old enough to smoke cigarettes and join the military, he's not old enough to do as he pleases while living IN MY HOME. When I invited him to get his own place where he pays his own bills and could set his own rules, he suddenly realized that parental guidance can come in the form of parental (financial) support.
Which then leads me to thoughts of stupid people who think you're also stupid. Of course, in their minds, they aren't stupid just think you are.
But they get so peeved when you point out their stupidity to them. And I love it when they follow up with how you're not Christian like because your judgmental and crap.
Seriously? You're backed into a corner BY YOUR OWN STUPIDITY and that's when you decided to come out swinging Jesus?
I'm starting to think I'm a little too mean today. And that would make me one of those Mean Girl Mom Bloggers that's been making the news lately.
Somehow there is a misconception that Mom equates to Nice. Now I'm not sure who raised them, but that word could not always be associated with my mother. Don't get me wrong, she's a wonderful person but, when I was young, her first job was to make sure I grew up to be a decent human being which meant beating the devil out of me when I did something wrong.
It worked, but I sure didn't see it as Nice.
But in this panty-waisted society we're living in now, you gotta be a June Cleaver. You can't have a bad day or you're a "Mean Girl."
Ugh, I'm going back into my cave where no one expects me to play nice.
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Nonmowing Neighbors. Curtain Climbers. Spring.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Well, it's time for some random thinking again...and, boy, am I in the mood for that today!
My neighbor is FINALLY getting his yard mowed. Now that may not seem like a big deal to anyone; but for the last several summers, this guy has let his yard grow so much that it entices the likes of field mice and snakes.
Not cool in a neighborhood full of children. And really not cool when you're the person living RIGHT. NEXT. DOOR.
And in this neighborhood of obsessive lawn mowers, not mowing your yard is sinful.
I think we may have cause for celebration today!
Princess A has went straight from walking and running into climbing. Oh holy crap! It seems as if I'm constantly pulling her out of something.
At the end of the day when Daddy gets home, I ready to call it a day. Do you know how uncool it is to want to turn in at 4 o'clock in the evening?
Well, I think it's cool but my teens have advised me that it's not. According to them, it officially makes me an OLD FART.
On a more positive note...I'm really loving this warm weather. SPRING ROCKS! Of course, this means that I'm spending more time out doors, with the hot sun beating down on me because Princess A just can't get enough. That, does NOT rock.
Hoping I've been random enough for you today. Easy to have scattered, random thoughts when there is a 14-month-old getting sleepy and demanding attention.
And yet here I am still typing away. I'm such a good mother.
Happy RTT everyone!
Hello Toothpaste, Meet Sink
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Why does toothpaste have such a strong affection for the mirror and an aversion for the sink?
Okay, okay...the truth is actually that my children have these affections/aversions.
I'm sure I did it as a kid too. But being that my mother is like OCD when it comes to a clean home, I'm sure I didn't do it often. :)
Well, enough whining.
I gave the boys' bathroom mirror a scrubbing for this weeks' Tackle It Tuesday hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom.
I realize this is a lame tackle, but it's warm out and we'd rather be outside. Unfortunately, it's not warm enough yet for any outdoor tackles...unless you count mowing the yard, which I'm no longer allowed to do. (Another story for another day.)
For today, the bathroom mirror looks nice. The boys have been introduced to the sink...again. I'm not counting on it lasting though. :(
Next week, maybe I'll work on teaching my boys to RINSE WELL and not use the towel to get the excess toothpaste off. (Lame again, but important nonetheless!)
To see tackles that aren't as lame as mine, visit http://www.5minutesformom.com/.
Somewhere Out There....
Monday, March 29, 2010
This week's challenge at I ♥ Faces is Dramatic Black and White.
Now that I have finally found a camera that I love, I'm ready to hone my skills in photography.
Unfortunately, that won't necessarily be this week but I'll play along anyway.
Visit http://www.iheartfaces.com/ to see some beautiful photography based on this week's challenge.
Capturing Beauty In All Its Forms
Monday, March 22, 2010
This week's I ♥ Faces Challenge is "Focus On Angles." This photo was taken last week during the most beautiful weather we've seen here in middle Tennessee in 2010. With clear skies and 70+ degree temps, it was a great opportunity to capture beauty...in all its forms.
Grandma Knew Best When It Came to Teething Babies
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
I recently updated my Facebook status to read, "I know why OBs and Pediatricians want to be paid up front...the only thing to repo if you default is the child(ren)...and some days there is just no incentive to pay the bill."
That pretty much sums up my day yesterday...and today.
Seems my little princess is cutting some back teeth. Between the super-drool and the crankiness, she's enjoying following me around from room to room crying at me.
And you know what horrible thought is crossing my mind? That I understand why my grandparents' generation used Jack Daniels on a baby's gums.
It wasn't to numb it. It was to give them just enough to souse them up. And let's face it...a baby is either going to be happy drunk or a sleepy drunk.
Either one works for me right now.
But don't get your panties in a wad. I'm not giving her Jack Daniels for teething. As a matter of fact, not even giving her Tylenol (since it don't work anyway).
No, I'm toughing it out like a good Mommy.
Albeit a stressed, teetering-on-the-edge of craziness Mommy.
Can I Get Chocolate to Go with My Cheese and Whine?
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
It's been a horribly long winter here.
Or so it seems. At least compared to places, like, um, California and Florida. Maybe.
Anyway...
So when that annoying little weather man on WKRN said this past weekend was going to be temps were going to be reaching the 60s, I was ready to get OUT!
Then the little kids got sick.
Ugh.
I'm praying for all it's worth, "Dear God, please, oh, please, oh, please let them better by the weekend."
I should have been more specific.
They were better. I wasn't.
And I'm still not.
I woke up Saturday morning with a sore throat so severe I thought I had strep throat.
Let me explain how bad it was: I avoid doctors like the plague. I go for two reasons: I'm dying or I'm pregnant.
Saturday morning, it was so bad I thought it could lead to dying.
And, of course, it's the weekend. Around here, that means the only doctor to see is at the ER; a place where you could die from old age before being seen.
So I trucked on over a couple of towns to one of those Walgreen's Take Care Clinics. (Did I mention those things are super handy?)
It's not strep throat. Apparently just a vicious version of the common cold.
But I didn't get a day out. Just a day (two, actually) in bed. Doped up on Sudafed and orange juice.
I still feel like doody on a stick. (Not sure what that is, but it's an ugly little saying I've gotten in the habit of saying.)
But the most wonderful husband in the world (mine, in case you were wondering) has promised to bring me home some chocolate.
I'm the luckiest, puniest crybaby in the world!
Randomly Thinking Out Loud
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
As I look out the window today, I can see more snow.
Fortunately, it's melting as soon as it hits the ground.
And I'm happy about that.
The five inch snow we had weekend before last was fun. But I'm over it.
Of course, I shouldn't be surprised it's snowing. Eighteen years ago today it was snowing when I gave birth to my oldest son.
He's officially a man today.
It's a bittersweet feeling. On one hand, I'm happy that he's now an adult; leaving me scot-free of any responsibility, by law anyway, of any stupid stuff he does.
But as a man he's also responsible for making his own decisions...and that scares the crap out of me.
Fortunately, he's a good kid. And I think I've done a good job.
I'll keep my fingers crossed.
And as I send one into adulthood, I'm just getting started with another.
As I sit here and type, my one-year-old is creating havoc all through the house.
I was so anxious for her to walk. Now she is and I long for the days when she wasn't.
Not really but...
Well, time to put away the random thoughts....she's into something else.
I can't see her, but I know she is.
Because it's too quiet.
18 Year Old Birthday Ideas....Anyone?
Friday, February 5, 2010
It's Aloha Friday time! Hosted by Kailani at An Island Life.
Seems like forever since I joined in. Actually, seems like forever since I've updated my blog.
Definitely getting harder to do these days with a one-year-old running loose. :)
Anyways....Can you believe on Tuesday I will have an 18-year-old son? I can't!
Seems like just yesterday he was I was holding him in my arms. Unsure what to do with his little wrinkled, red self. (Not to mention that funky cone shaped head where the doctor vaccuumed him out...lol)
Before I get all weepy...
He doesn't want a big shindig from Mom and Dad - which I understand, being a guy and all - but I'd like to do something a little extra special for this birthday besides the standard cake, ice cream, gift.
for an 18-year-old boy's man's birthday?
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