...and I have nothing post-worthy. Sophia has been a challenge this week for whatever reason. Too good for too long, I suppose. This morning I tried to have a preemptive talk with her about it. She responded that she was sad. When I asked why she was sad she said "Because I don't want to listen." So I'm not sure if I should take that as progress or as a reason to think this week is just a loss.
Oh, and I want to get my hair cut tonight. So that's exciting. Really just a trim, so it's not all that exciting. Oh well. Some weeks are just a pleasure to get over.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Random Thought
I hate going to the gym on the first Monday of January. Seriously, people, stop clogging the parking lot just to run a lap and feel good about your New Year's Resolution.
Also, my single resolution for the new year is to drink more water. So far, as long as coffee counts as water, I'm doing great.
Also, my single resolution for the new year is to drink more water. So far, as long as coffee counts as water, I'm doing great.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Why I can't wait for 2009
We know how to have a good time, and we know how to relax.
Here we are enjoying a stroll to the park yesterday to try out Sophia's new skateboard. Have I mentioned how she loves Tony Hawk? We got this skateboard on great sale at Target, and when we showed it to her, she said, "Tony Hawk brought it to me!" So apparently she thinks he's some sort of Alternate Sports Santa. Regardless, she thinks he's awesome.
I'm also excited about our year because I get to spend it with this guy.
Although my excitement appears to be tempered with wariness.
Fun happens and so does dirt.
Disclaimer: obviously since we are all human, we don't actually have fun 24/7, but I love spending time with my family.
Here we are enjoying a stroll to the park yesterday to try out Sophia's new skateboard. Have I mentioned how she loves Tony Hawk? We got this skateboard on great sale at Target, and when we showed it to her, she said, "Tony Hawk brought it to me!" So apparently she thinks he's some sort of Alternate Sports Santa. Regardless, she thinks he's awesome.
I'm also excited about our year because I get to spend it with this guy.
Although my excitement appears to be tempered with wariness.
Fun happens and so does dirt.
Disclaimer: obviously since we are all human, we don't actually have fun 24/7, but I love spending time with my family.
Friday, January 2, 2009
The Artist
I think I have mentioned before that one of Sophia's favorite movies is Madeline. Now she has the cartoon and the actor version. Her favorite cartoon one involves Madeline's first experiment in painting. Madeline dons the hat and artist smock to dip into the paints. So when Sophia received paints from Grandmary for Christmas, it was unthinkable that she could try them out without the corresponding garments.
Have I mentioned that Sophia has a flare for the dramatic? The painting hat and my old t-shirt give her just the right artist feel. She fully enjoys churning out the masterpieces.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
My Favorite Words of 2008
Over the past few months, I intended to post a blog with some of my favorite things that Sophia says, but I never got around to it. I figured now is a great time to list my favorite phrases and words of the entire year. Sophia's vocabulary is pretty much as large as mine these days, but she doesn't know what a lot of words mean. That creates some pretty interesting (and cute) turns of the phrase.
I love the way she has said:
Candy Cans (canes)
Poter (polar) bear
Throne (Throat) Actual use: A sucker would make my throne feel better, Mommy.
Bone (Bow) See earlier video post
Skonk (skunk)
Stonkings (stockings)
Saint Newis (STL - usually in reference to Erick's hat)
Random picture alert
When pretending to bake, she likes to list our options of cookies. They are as follows: chocolate, oatmeal or WalMart (walnut)
One of our new favorite things she says is related to the WonderPets TV show. The song goes "We're not too big, and we're not too tough; but when we work together, we've got the right stuff!" Sophia doesn't know what a lot of those words mean, so it comes out "We're not too big, and we're not too sharp; but when we get together, we got the right stop." Now, imagine that being sung in an incredibly cute Sophia voice. It's great.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Favorite Photos of 2008
*Warning: Very Long Post*
After reviewing my photos from 2008, I had a few realizations. First, we were very busy. Second, we had a lot of fun. Third, I took a ton of pictures.
Narrowing it to my favorite hundred took me the better part of Sophia's nap. Then I decided that would doubtless overwhelm my vast readership. So I decided to choose a random sampling. These are not necessarily my favorites, but they give an idea of our year. Chances are pretty good that if I know you, you were in my top 100, even if you don't show up in this sampling.
2008 was a year of:
traveling
parties
boys
cheering
girls
dancing
growing
reading
firsts
motherhood.
I can honestly say that I have never enjoyed a year more than I have enjoyed 2008. The little voice in my head is telling me to watch out for 2009. I will do my best to listen to the hopeful voice instead. Each year that I grow older, I learn more of what really makes me happy. The economy can falter, we can tighten our purse, the storms can rage and moan. Inside my little house, I will enjoy the moments of serenity and happiness that we make together in the presence of God.
After reviewing my photos from 2008, I had a few realizations. First, we were very busy. Second, we had a lot of fun. Third, I took a ton of pictures.
Narrowing it to my favorite hundred took me the better part of Sophia's nap. Then I decided that would doubtless overwhelm my vast readership. So I decided to choose a random sampling. These are not necessarily my favorites, but they give an idea of our year. Chances are pretty good that if I know you, you were in my top 100, even if you don't show up in this sampling.
2008 was a year of:
traveling
parties
boys
cheering
girls
dancing
growing
reading
firsts
motherhood.
I can honestly say that I have never enjoyed a year more than I have enjoyed 2008. The little voice in my head is telling me to watch out for 2009. I will do my best to listen to the hopeful voice instead. Each year that I grow older, I learn more of what really makes me happy. The economy can falter, we can tighten our purse, the storms can rage and moan. Inside my little house, I will enjoy the moments of serenity and happiness that we make together in the presence of God.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
As Billed
Christmas in Illinois was, as billed, madness of the most delightful and appealing sort. Being the day after Christmas, we got to show off our Christmas boots, which was a joy for my feet, although Casey made me contort to get this shot.
We had a wonderful time with family - eating and visiting, gifting and battling. Here I am with my mom and my cousin Carrie.
It was fun for all of the cousins to play together - young
and old
It was a full day for everyone, and Sophia just thrived on all of the people and festivity. She crashed pretty hard, though, but kept fighting until Ben got a hold of her. Now I have named him the Baby Whisperer.
After he was through with her, she slept with me, then my mom, for two hours!
While Sophia slept, I won the Annual Snack Challenge with my hastily, but deliciously, prepared buckeyes. No pictures, sorry. I was not expecting a victory. On Christmas Day, I decided I would throw my proverbial hat into the ring, but realized that I had no ingredients. So I looked online for an easy recipe that contained ingredients that could be obtained at a convenience store, since that was the only place open on Christmas Day. The result was the winner - surprising to no one more than myself. Some, however, were both surprised AND suspicious. Our family consists of competitive and skeptical people, so the possibility of the results of any contest being uncontested is nearly nonexistent. Just makes it more fun.
The drive home was an adventure of its own. Against the advice of family members who had ventured out before, we left in the fog. I have never seen such thick stuff. The temperature increased so dramatically while we were in Illinois that all of the snow and ice had almost completely melted during our brief visit, leaving a dense layer of fog. A distance that normally takes 25 minutes took an hour. While we never really felt unsafe, it was just a matter of going so slow so as to keep track of the white line! We safely made it home to our own beds. Christmas is officially over for us. It was my best ever all around. Merry Christmas!
We had a wonderful time with family - eating and visiting, gifting and battling. Here I am with my mom and my cousin Carrie.
It was fun for all of the cousins to play together - young
and old
It was a full day for everyone, and Sophia just thrived on all of the people and festivity. She crashed pretty hard, though, but kept fighting until Ben got a hold of her. Now I have named him the Baby Whisperer.
After he was through with her, she slept with me, then my mom, for two hours!
While Sophia slept, I won the Annual Snack Challenge with my hastily, but deliciously, prepared buckeyes. No pictures, sorry. I was not expecting a victory. On Christmas Day, I decided I would throw my proverbial hat into the ring, but realized that I had no ingredients. So I looked online for an easy recipe that contained ingredients that could be obtained at a convenience store, since that was the only place open on Christmas Day. The result was the winner - surprising to no one more than myself. Some, however, were both surprised AND suspicious. Our family consists of competitive and skeptical people, so the possibility of the results of any contest being uncontested is nearly nonexistent. Just makes it more fun.
The drive home was an adventure of its own. Against the advice of family members who had ventured out before, we left in the fog. I have never seen such thick stuff. The temperature increased so dramatically while we were in Illinois that all of the snow and ice had almost completely melted during our brief visit, leaving a dense layer of fog. A distance that normally takes 25 minutes took an hour. While we never really felt unsafe, it was just a matter of going so slow so as to keep track of the white line! We safely made it home to our own beds. Christmas is officially over for us. It was my best ever all around. Merry Christmas!
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