Yesterday morning when I looked in the mirror I realized I was having a bad hair day - with my eye brows!
"What!" you exclaim? I know. I had a similar reaction.
About Me
- Annie
- Like all of you, I'm a number of things to a number of people...Navy wife, homeschooling mama, educated woman and aspiring writer. Read my thoughts on all of it here. Please feel free to leave your thoughts on all of it too!
Showing posts with label randomness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label randomness. Show all posts
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
This and That
It's Wednesday. I like Wednesday. Just thought you should know that. I hope your Wednesday has been a great one. Ours has been pretty darn good, even though Jace will tell you it was a boring day. After all, the highlight of his day was the pizza and Pepsi he got to have at Costco. Everything else is unworthy of "good day" status in his eyes.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
A Note From My Mom
Dear Annie's blog readers,
Please excuse Annie's long absence from posting silly, enlightening, thought provoking blog posts. She has been very busy with life. Things never got so bad that a doctor's visit was necessary, although, a visit with a friend was in order and Annie complied with her recommendations to drink wine and eat dessert. (The friend technically is a doctor, so if you'd like the doctor's excuse too, I'm sure we can arrange that.) Annie is really no less busy now, but feeling more organized. She's hoping to get back to blogging more regularly now.
Thank you,
Annie's mom
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Sassafrass
I'm sure our days have been filled with great soundbites, but these are the two I remember most from today:
Gracie: "When I'm President I'm going to make a rule that everyone in the world has to be cute all the time."
Jace: "The President only makes rules for the people in our country, not the whole world."
Gracie: "That's OK. Then we'll be cute and everyone else won't be."
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Mama: (Driving Scott's truck, an F250) "I think I should have just run over that little car that pulled out in front of us. Probably wouldn't have even felt it."
Jace: "Well you'd feel the handcuffs and hear the sirens."
They're full of sass, aren't they?
Gracie: "When I'm President I'm going to make a rule that everyone in the world has to be cute all the time."
Jace: "The President only makes rules for the people in our country, not the whole world."
Gracie: "That's OK. Then we'll be cute and everyone else won't be."
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Mama: (Driving Scott's truck, an F250) "I think I should have just run over that little car that pulled out in front of us. Probably wouldn't have even felt it."
Jace: "Well you'd feel the handcuffs and hear the sirens."
They're full of sass, aren't they?
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Things You Didn't Know You Wanted To Know
I might be something of an exhibitionist. I don't run around exposing me body to others, but here I am on my blog...exposing the rest of me! Or not. I might be looking at this a little more deeply than I need to. Such is life.
Anyway...every so often I feel the need to share randomness about our lives. Sometimes I let you know little things the kids have said.
For example, as we were leaving Barnes and Noble the other day I asked Jace to get the door. His response was, "I don't know how to undrill it." Before I responded with, "What are you talking about?" I let it seep in for a minute. I often have to do that with him. His brain is much more complex than mine. Did you get it? I did, after he added, "Besides, it's too heavy to carry." So smart.
Other times I present a list of little known facts, like this:
Anyway...every so often I feel the need to share randomness about our lives. Sometimes I let you know little things the kids have said.
For example, as we were leaving Barnes and Noble the other day I asked Jace to get the door. His response was, "I don't know how to undrill it." Before I responded with, "What are you talking about?" I let it seep in for a minute. I often have to do that with him. His brain is much more complex than mine. Did you get it? I did, after he added, "Besides, it's too heavy to carry." So smart.
Other times I present a list of little known facts, like this:
- Cleaning hair out of the drain is one of my least favorite tasks. So, I wash my hair and catch as much hair as possible on my hands and stick it to the side of the shower wall. When I'm done showering I throw it away. I hope this doesn't gross you out, but I prefer it to long hairs clogging the drain.
- I get overly excited when I finish a bottle of shampoo, lotion, soap...anything! I love getting to try a new scent.
- Tyler has started sleeping in Jace's bed with him most nights. They actually sleep and don't play and Jace doesn't mind, so I let them. Mama's sweet boys.
- Almost every day I have an egg over easy with bacon. I eat it out of a bowl with a spoon. I add leftover veggies, brussel spouts, avocado, mushrooms, onions, and/or salsa. I could probably eat this twice a day...but that seems like a bit much. So good.
- I currently have 44 followers (yay!). When I reach 50 there will be a giveaway. So, tell your friends!
- I added music to my blog, pretty excited about that. Enjoy.
- The kids started off great with our Help Wanted Poster. The last few weeks, though, they've totally lost interest. I've taken out all the recycling and they haven't wanted to do anything else on the list for money. I'm a little bummed, because they were being so helpful. Gracie still loves doing dishes with me, but that's not even on the list! I reminded them today, though, so we'll see what happens.
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| St. Augustine, FL April 2010 |
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
On a Tangent
Mathematically speaking, a tangent is the single point where a line intersects a circle. I'm going through a tangent right now...but a pretty impressive one. For the purposes of this post, let's say circles are synonymous with cycles and that my life is like a line. So where does my life intersect two circles at the one place they meet? Read on...
In life there are many cycles. The two most prominent in my life right now are my menstrual cycle and the emotional cycle of deployment (ECD) (that I mentioned in this post). I know, now you're totally nervous to read this post, aren't you! Fear not, I'm not talking about anything that will make you squeamish, just highlighting where I am emotionally.
So, as I was saying...my menstrual cycle...I didn't used to have all of the not so joyful emotional mood swings you sometimes hear about. Until a year or so ago I floated through this cycle is my life without too much hassle. I had friends who talked about how angry or sad they'd get during certain times of the month and I tried not to doubt them, but I had no idea what they were so upset about. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) wasn't something I identified with at all. Then, after Tyler was done nursing and my period worked itself into a new normal cycle my emotions definitely started to fluctuate with it.
At first I was a bit entertained. How did I have so little control over the almost rage I'd feel surge over minor things, like realizing I'd forgotten my drink in the kitchen after I just sat down in the living room? I wondered why I'd break into tears over nothing, like spilled milk, if you don't mind the cliche. It was amazing to me but, month by month, became more troublesome and less fascinating. I think I now know what PMS* is. I'm pretty sure I'd rather have been left in the dark, wondering what the big deal was.
(*Wikipedia says that PMS can also be called PMT - Premenstrual Tension. I think I like that better. I like feeling like I could relax the extremes away.)
Over the past few months I've found ways to manage my emotional messiness, but it's still there. And I'm right there, right now.
As for the ECD I'm solidly in stage three - Emotional Disorganization. (See where this is headed?) My favorite line from the link provided says that, "Wives often report feeling restless (though not productive), confused, disorganized, indecisive, and irritable." I have to laugh at that. Is someone watching me right now? And I love that they point out "not productive." Sweet.
OK, now I'm just being sarcastic. But seriously, you see the tangent I'm in the midst of right now, right? I'm irritable, indecisive, and not productive while reacting irrationally and extremely to most every situation. I'm a riot!
I see it this way, though. If this is a true tangent (and I'm praying that it is) it shouldn't happen again. Yes, I'll go through the cycle of deployment again and I'll feel the tension of my menstrual cycle. But I really hope that they will not intersect in the same way again. But, if you see me out in public in sweats and my unwashed hair in a frayed pony tail...well, I might be here again. The good news is - I haven't bitten any one's head completely off. Yet. So you might be OK.
In life there are many cycles. The two most prominent in my life right now are my menstrual cycle and the emotional cycle of deployment (ECD) (that I mentioned in this post). I know, now you're totally nervous to read this post, aren't you! Fear not, I'm not talking about anything that will make you squeamish, just highlighting where I am emotionally.
So, as I was saying...my menstrual cycle...I didn't used to have all of the not so joyful emotional mood swings you sometimes hear about. Until a year or so ago I floated through this cycle is my life without too much hassle. I had friends who talked about how angry or sad they'd get during certain times of the month and I tried not to doubt them, but I had no idea what they were so upset about. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) wasn't something I identified with at all. Then, after Tyler was done nursing and my period worked itself into a new normal cycle my emotions definitely started to fluctuate with it.
At first I was a bit entertained. How did I have so little control over the almost rage I'd feel surge over minor things, like realizing I'd forgotten my drink in the kitchen after I just sat down in the living room? I wondered why I'd break into tears over nothing, like spilled milk, if you don't mind the cliche. It was amazing to me but, month by month, became more troublesome and less fascinating. I think I now know what PMS* is. I'm pretty sure I'd rather have been left in the dark, wondering what the big deal was.
(*Wikipedia says that PMS can also be called PMT - Premenstrual Tension. I think I like that better. I like feeling like I could relax the extremes away.)
Over the past few months I've found ways to manage my emotional messiness, but it's still there. And I'm right there, right now.
As for the ECD I'm solidly in stage three - Emotional Disorganization. (See where this is headed?) My favorite line from the link provided says that, "Wives often report feeling restless (though not productive), confused, disorganized, indecisive, and irritable." I have to laugh at that. Is someone watching me right now? And I love that they point out "not productive." Sweet.
OK, now I'm just being sarcastic. But seriously, you see the tangent I'm in the midst of right now, right? I'm irritable, indecisive, and not productive while reacting irrationally and extremely to most every situation. I'm a riot!
I see it this way, though. If this is a true tangent (and I'm praying that it is) it shouldn't happen again. Yes, I'll go through the cycle of deployment again and I'll feel the tension of my menstrual cycle. But I really hope that they will not intersect in the same way again. But, if you see me out in public in sweats and my unwashed hair in a frayed pony tail...well, I might be here again. The good news is - I haven't bitten any one's head completely off. Yet. So you might be OK.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Quotes From Today
"But, Mama...we're always touching something."
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"We are not a family of petite feet. Sorry."
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"Why is Tyler crying over getting a shot? It's not like he's getting shot by a gun."
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(Recognizing the number 3)
"This is three like me."
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"I think I just saw our gymnastics teacher in the awesome store."
(This is how Jace refers to Victoria's Secret.)
"Very nice. We're not going to say hello."
"Why not? Is it because she's looking at underwear?"
"Yes, yes it is."
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"Don't tell Dada we're having ice cream for dinner. He'll be mad."
"No he won't! He'll be jealous. We still shouldn't tell him."
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"You can't have alcohol for snack."
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Lighthearted Randomness
I realized today that I've been pretty heavy on here lately...all this talk of missing my husband, helping the kids deal with patrol, matters of faith and heart...
It all has it's place, but it's time for something to maybe leave a smile on your face, and mine. So, here are some random facts or realizations from our recent lives.
1. My random number of exaggeration has been 42 recently. I'm not sure why but I keep hearing myself say things like, "I've already told you 42 times..." or "I'll be right there. Just give me a minute or 42." I don't know the significance of it.
2. String cheese gets stuck in the barrel of a Nerf gun. The good news is that putting darts in and pulling the trigger repeatedly will dislodge said cheese stick, at least if it's not a whole one. A whole one might require more. But pieces are dislodged, shot across a room, picked up and eaten.
3. Massages that require icing afterwards not only leave you sore, but also have you sitting up straighter, meaning you need to adjust the rear view mirror before driving.
4. Increased water pressure and too much toilet paper can lead to overflowing toilets.
5. It takes approximately 42 days for mail to get from GA to WA.*
*I may be exaggerating slightly, but probably not all that much. Seriously.
6. It is possible to return a book to the library and for it to not get scanned in, even though the librarian I spoke to thought that preposterous. But when she came back on the phone and admitted the book was on the shelf, she found this situation so amazing that she suggested I buy a lotto ticket - I was that lucky! I didn't.
7. Apparently parts of the recliner I'm sitting in are held together with Velcro. Tyler's found it. Lovely.
8. Preparations have begun for birthday celebrations (May and June). Tyler would like a Dukes cake or Thomas cupcakes. Gracie would like a Fancy Nancy princess cake and a horse for a present. Jace would like either a cake shaped like the General Lee or a Navy SEALs cake. He's leaning toward the SEALs cake with water, land and "little cake guys with M20 rifles." I should be thankful he's not asking for helicopters in the air too.
9. Gracie can come up with a new ailment every night in order to get out of bed and get me out of my chair to check out what ever's wrong. Here are some examples...toe hurts, foot hurts, knee hurts, throat hurts, bottom hurts, head hurts...yeah, mine too. Go to bed.
10. Many people ask for more hours in the day. I think I'd like less. If there were more I'd need to function for longer, fit more in, get more done. I definitely think fewer hours are in order.
There you have it...a little peek into our world. Hope you have a wonderfully random, short day, filled with dreams, cheese, and Nerf guns!
It all has it's place, but it's time for something to maybe leave a smile on your face, and mine. So, here are some random facts or realizations from our recent lives.
1. My random number of exaggeration has been 42 recently. I'm not sure why but I keep hearing myself say things like, "I've already told you 42 times..." or "I'll be right there. Just give me a minute or 42." I don't know the significance of it.
2. String cheese gets stuck in the barrel of a Nerf gun. The good news is that putting darts in and pulling the trigger repeatedly will dislodge said cheese stick, at least if it's not a whole one. A whole one might require more. But pieces are dislodged, shot across a room, picked up and eaten.
3. Massages that require icing afterwards not only leave you sore, but also have you sitting up straighter, meaning you need to adjust the rear view mirror before driving.
4. Increased water pressure and too much toilet paper can lead to overflowing toilets.
5. It takes approximately 42 days for mail to get from GA to WA.*
*I may be exaggerating slightly, but probably not all that much. Seriously.
6. It is possible to return a book to the library and for it to not get scanned in, even though the librarian I spoke to thought that preposterous. But when she came back on the phone and admitted the book was on the shelf, she found this situation so amazing that she suggested I buy a lotto ticket - I was that lucky! I didn't.
7. Apparently parts of the recliner I'm sitting in are held together with Velcro. Tyler's found it. Lovely.
8. Preparations have begun for birthday celebrations (May and June). Tyler would like a Dukes cake or Thomas cupcakes. Gracie would like a Fancy Nancy princess cake and a horse for a present. Jace would like either a cake shaped like the General Lee or a Navy SEALs cake. He's leaning toward the SEALs cake with water, land and "little cake guys with M20 rifles." I should be thankful he's not asking for helicopters in the air too.
9. Gracie can come up with a new ailment every night in order to get out of bed and get me out of my chair to check out what ever's wrong. Here are some examples...toe hurts, foot hurts, knee hurts, throat hurts, bottom hurts, head hurts...yeah, mine too. Go to bed.
10. Many people ask for more hours in the day. I think I'd like less. If there were more I'd need to function for longer, fit more in, get more done. I definitely think fewer hours are in order.
There you have it...a little peek into our world. Hope you have a wonderfully random, short day, filled with dreams, cheese, and Nerf guns!
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