One Guess, Part I

Any thoughts on which Superbowl Ad was our favorite?

(posted in two parts because I couldn't figure out how to post them together while stuck here at work on lunch with no real access to You Tube)

One Guess, Part II

You guessed it.  Go figure...  You gotta' admit it is the cutest ever!

Random Confessions from a MIA Blogger

I'm secretly happy that my husband caught my cold.  Misery loves company, right?  But of course this is a doubled edge sword because I can no longer expect him to do the little things around the house while I lie lifeless on the sofa.

I feel at a loss with dear sweet Aiden.  He's at that age where I know his mind is wondering while I'm ranting about his need to make good decisions and do the right thing.  Which makes me madder? That he doesn't DO the right thing or that he's thinking of Bakugan while I'm in the middle of my spill?  Either way, it makes me want to rant more.  So, effective yesterday - less rant more action.  I'm showing him with actions instead of words.  Which also means more physical labor on his part.  But hey, that's why I had kids, right? 

That last statement is from my own childhood because I was convinced - beyond a shadow of a doubt - of my parent's motivations for having us.  They needed someone to do the dishes right and sweep the floor.  Well, now I find myself saying the very same thing when he complains - hey, that's why I had kids - of course, I'm only joking, I think...

I'm embarrassed to admit that I have ordered 7 boxes of girl scout cookies.  S.E.V.E.N.  It wasn't intentional, I bought 5 from work because I didn't know any other girl scout to purchase from.  Well that was until our sweet little neighbor rung our door bell.

Aiden's preparing for his first Pinewood Derby for Cub Scouts. I honestly had no idea the importance and competition that came along with 'da derby.  Kinda wondering how we're going to shape this here wood into a speed giant?  Any tips?

Last Days of Summer

We took advantage of the last few days of summer and the great weather for a trip to the beach.

First stop: The Aquarium

How about this comparison...

2008

2010

The Beach...

First Grade Has Been Good For Us

So far Aiden has learned all kinds of cool new sayings... Luckily, it's none of the ones you're thinking of.

For one, girls are no longer pretty but they are now officially HOT. Apparently, I fall into the has-beens in this category since Aiden told one of his friends that I used to be when Daddy first met me. I'm hoping those are his words and not Jamie's... Correction: Jamie's hoping those are his words too...

Cars are now 'nice rides.'

Robin (as in Batman &) can apparently recognize 'the soccer team from hell.'

Finally, there is one unmentionable saying which was used in an unfortunate game of Twister. It includes the word 'pants' and another name for a cat. It's a good thing Aiden is still in denial as to it's meaning OR origin.

And for all of you that don't follow Facebook, a glimpse at tonight's conversation:

Aiden: Look! I think the Canadians are still at school.

Me: Huh? :-/

Aiden: You know, the ones that cleaned up my chips.