Here's my little smoochie in the duck towel her aunt Amanda sent. She loves it. I couldn't get her out of it to put clothes on -- no surprise there, though. She hates to get or stay dressed anymore! Thanks, Mander!!!
Friday, February 16, 2007
Game Boy
My little Bradley is a video game nut, just like his older brother. He wants to play all the time, and it is often difficult to get him to understand why we can't just play all day long. One thing that really bugs me when they play is the noise -- they want to have the volume up, and that goofy, repetitive music drives me nuts. So I came up with what I thought was a good solution and put headphones on him. I had to snap some photos of him with his controller. Crazy guy. He's amazingly adept at certain games, especially for his age.
The trick now is to convince him that he is Bradley, not Link or Mario. He loves to pretend that he is a character or superhero and is always looking for a "fight." I hope this is just a phase or a 'boy thing' that will calm down soon. I myself enjoy playing Mario Golf, and I try hard to get him interested in that. It's much more relaxed than his favorite game, Super Smash Brothers Melee.
The trick now is to convince him that he is Bradley, not Link or Mario. He loves to pretend that he is a character or superhero and is always looking for a "fight." I hope this is just a phase or a 'boy thing' that will calm down soon. I myself enjoy playing Mario Golf, and I try hard to get him interested in that. It's much more relaxed than his favorite game, Super Smash Brothers Melee.My Funny Valentines
I'm a little late with our Valentines Day news, but what can I say? It was a fun day, although we didn't do anything particularly grand like some of the others of you did ... I am impressed with all your activities. Like myself, my kids are happy just to have another excuse to eat chocolate. Both Marmee and Two-E sent them packages with goodies, which they were thrilled about, and Chris bought them some candy from See's -- and he bought me some, too!!
They made me laugh on several occasions regarding Valentines. Nathaniel came home from school with his mailbox full of cards and candy from classmates, lamenting the fact that some Valentines candy has gotten too mushy with words like "kiss me" and "I love you" on them. He said, "Conversation hearts these days are just wacko!" I laughed so hard at the matter-of-fact way that he said it. So funny.
Later Lindsey cracked me up by trying to charm her dad. After devouring the chocolate heart she was given, she asked me for another one. (She's just like me, crazy kid!) I told her no, that she had truly had enough over the course of the day, and she didn't like that. She said to me, "I'm gonna go ask daddy!" Can you believe it? Sassy little thing! With that she ran back to ask him for another piece. He had heard the goings on and told her no, and boy that did not please her. She came stomping back out into the living room with her bottom lip poked out! It was hilarious! Is it just me, or is two years old not a little early for this drama to begin?
She was happy with her little pink monkey that Marmee sent. They were fast friends. Thank you, Marmee! Kiss, kiss!
They made me laugh on several occasions regarding Valentines. Nathaniel came home from school with his mailbox full of cards and candy from classmates, lamenting the fact that some Valentines candy has gotten too mushy with words like "kiss me" and "I love you" on them. He said, "Conversation hearts these days are just wacko!" I laughed so hard at the matter-of-fact way that he said it. So funny.Later Lindsey cracked me up by trying to charm her dad. After devouring the chocolate heart she was given, she asked me for another one. (She's just like me, crazy kid!) I told her no, that she had truly had enough over the course of the day, and she didn't like that. She said to me, "I'm gonna go ask daddy!" Can you believe it? Sassy little thing! With that she ran back to ask him for another piece. He had heard the goings on and told her no, and boy that did not please her. She came stomping back out into the living room with her bottom lip poked out! It was hilarious! Is it just me, or is two years old not a little early for this drama to begin?
She was happy with her little pink monkey that Marmee sent. They were fast friends. Thank you, Marmee! Kiss, kiss!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
6 Unusual Things -- Tagged By Elizabeth
Good grief! There can't be any more to tell about me after that 100s list, but I am racking my brain to think of some strange qualities I have. Hmmmm....
1. I actually enjoy going to the dentist. Now, I don't enjoy the associated cost and the pain that comes later, and I hate getting numb (shots are owie!), but other than that, I sort of like it. For one thing, my dentist is super cute and nice, and so is everyone who works with him. My favorite part is the laughing gas -- yes, I do very much like that feeling of utter relaxation. I hope this doesn't make me a secret druggie.
2. I can't raise my eyebrows one at a time anymore, you know, to show that "huh?" emotion.
3. I always thump the can before opening a Coke. I don't know why.
4. I am not ticklish at all, anywhere. (Oh, except the small of my back -- if touched there, I will jump into next week!)
5. I am getting so absent-minded as time goes by. I lose things constantly, like my keys and wallet and temple recommend. (They are never really lost, but I will freak out suddenly, thinking I don't know where they are and go on a mad hunt for them!) Also I have started doing goofy stuff like putting milk in the cabinet instead of the fridge. Once I even dumped a whole pot of noodles into the sink without noticing that I hadn't put the colander in -- down the drain they went! Nutjob!
6. I used to practice sliding into bases in high school, not only for the practice, but also for the awesome strawberries I would get all over my knees! I never minded inflicting pain for a cool scar.
Now I tag the Jessicas, unless they already have been...
1. I actually enjoy going to the dentist. Now, I don't enjoy the associated cost and the pain that comes later, and I hate getting numb (shots are owie!), but other than that, I sort of like it. For one thing, my dentist is super cute and nice, and so is everyone who works with him. My favorite part is the laughing gas -- yes, I do very much like that feeling of utter relaxation. I hope this doesn't make me a secret druggie.
2. I can't raise my eyebrows one at a time anymore, you know, to show that "huh?" emotion.
3. I always thump the can before opening a Coke. I don't know why.
4. I am not ticklish at all, anywhere. (Oh, except the small of my back -- if touched there, I will jump into next week!)
5. I am getting so absent-minded as time goes by. I lose things constantly, like my keys and wallet and temple recommend. (They are never really lost, but I will freak out suddenly, thinking I don't know where they are and go on a mad hunt for them!) Also I have started doing goofy stuff like putting milk in the cabinet instead of the fridge. Once I even dumped a whole pot of noodles into the sink without noticing that I hadn't put the colander in -- down the drain they went! Nutjob!
6. I used to practice sliding into bases in high school, not only for the practice, but also for the awesome strawberries I would get all over my knees! I never minded inflicting pain for a cool scar.
Now I tag the Jessicas, unless they already have been...
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