Not Very Good

Today I learned that I don't really like Tostitos Hint of Lime. To me, it tasted like a tortilla chip dipped in key lime pie.

Another Reason I Love Bill

I doesn't matter what I make for him, be it a really nice dinner, or a can of chicken mixed with mayo, he always tells me how delicious it is, and how much he appreciates it. It makes me kinda like to cook!

Rocket Men

Today, at Science Camp, the guys got to shoot off their rockets they made this week!

Mamma Bear

A few hours ago, Robbie and Brandon came running into the house. Apparently, a man (or woman, not really sure) in a white van yelled at them, "Hey, kids! Get over here!" Like the good, smart boys they are, they ran right into the house and told me. Of course, there was no sign of any white van. I called the police anyway. About 15 minutes later, the officer showed up. He came in, talked to the boys, told me there was nothing to worry about and he would patrol the neighborhood, and left. In between the time I called, and the time he showed up, the boys admitted that maybe it was their other friend Jerrin calling them and trying to scare them. I don't really know if that is true or not, but I told them they needed to tell the officer the truth. They are 9-year olds, so do they really know what that means? Who knows.

Seriously?

So, here is the conversation I had with Cameron this afternoon:
M: Look! That car has tons of Ducks stuff on it!
C: The Ducks are my favorite team. The St. Louis Blues are my second favorite. Andy McDonald is on that team, and he is my favorite player still.
M: Cameron, why is it you can remember a team name that we haven't mentioned in 6 months, but you can't remember your own dogs name?
C: I remember it, Mom! It's Cali!

Close. It's Chloe.

Tae Kwon Do Funny

So, today after Tae Kwon Do, one of the little boys was waiting for his mom. The instructors don't let the kids leave the building until their parents are there. This little boy asked me if I could go out to see if his mom was there yet. I told him that I would go look for her, and asked what kind of car she drove. He looked at me with a serious look on his face and said, "Automatic."

Thanks, Infomercials!

Cameron has decided that I NEEEEEED everything he sees on t.v. "Mom! Just buy that thing, and you can make great cakes! Mom! We have to have that thing! Mom! If you want jewlery, just call that number! Mom! Mom! Mom!" It's really kinda cute. Or maybe he just watches too much t.v. Nah.

He Did It!

Yeah, I know it's sideways. But look at that placement for next year!!!

Kindergarten Graduation

^*Yawn*^

It's nearly 11:00. The boys are still out to dinner with their dad. It's going to be a very long day tomorrow.

Boys, Boys, And Even More Boys!

I have a LOT of little boys in my house right now. Robbie is here. He is playing with Garrett from his class. Brandon from two doors down is here. Jerrin from across the street is here. Jerrin brought his friend Potato with him. They are all playing Guitar Hero. I WAS watching Ellen. So much for that. Now, if only Cameron were here, too. I think the house might burst if he were, though...

Shamar Moore

"I only made one baby. But I sure made a pretty one!"--Shamar Moore's mom. Isn't that funny?

Go, Robbie!

A few weeks ago, I had a meeting with some of the teachers at Robbie's school. They thought he may be ADD because of how bad his writing is and how bad his test scores have been. Look what he came home with today!!

Did You Know He Could Do This???

I didn't!

I Did It!

I found a poem I actually like!

Pitcher

His art is eccentricity, his aim
How not to hit the mark he seems to aim at.

His passion how to avoid the obvious,
His technique how to vary the avoidance.

The others throw to be comprehended. He
Throws to be a moment misunderstood.

Yet not too much. Not errant, arrant, wild,
But every seeming aberration willed.

Not to, yet still, still to communicate
Making the batter understand too late.

--Robert Francis 1953

I Just Realized...

...the Stanley Cup Championship games aren't quite as fun to watch when you don't know/care about either team. Go, Ducks! (Getting ready for next year!)

I Heart You...

..for many, many reasons.

1. You have yummy food already prepared for me to take home.

2. We can have a complete steak dinner for less than $20. For ALL of us!

3. You have friendly workers who we are getting to know by name.

4. You have a few choices of any specific item. Not 20,000 choices.

5. You are not Trader Joe's.

Fresh & Easy, you have a special place in my heart.

National Teenage Driving Safety Week...

...too bad no one told the girl who ran into me.

The Sweet, Sweet Smell of...

NOTHING! A week ago Thursday, I got down on my hands and knees, and with my face in my shirt, scrubbed the boys bathroom floor. For hours!. Okay, not really. For about 45 minutes, though. Friday afternoon, they went to their dads, and didn't return until Wednesday evening. We spent all day Thursday at Disneyland, and they returned to their dad's on Friday. For A WEEK AND A HALF there hasn't been the reek of ammonia coming from down the hall. It's been lovely. I've missed the guys terribly, but it's been nice to not have to hold my breath every time I walk down my hallway. They are coming home tomorrow, so I think I will walk up and down the hallway several times today, just to inhale the sweet nothingness. Seriously. God gave them perfect little (sorry) aimers. What's with the peeing on the floor/wall/counter/bathtub/light fixtures? I just don't get it.

Why I Don't Blog Anymore

I LOVE getting comments on my blog. Lately, all I've gotten are spamish comments. I don't know what they are all about. They always say Click here or Click here. Yeah, right. Like I'm going to click there. STOP IT! It's pissing me off!!!