My mother makes a dish that everyone covets. Everyone except me. You see, I hate onions more than anything. I specifically hate the smell of cooking onions. Anyway, tonight she made chicken gravy for dinner since my sister Ginger and her kids are in town. Chicken gravy is made by cooking some chicken breast cut into chunks and fresh onion in a skillet and adding seasonings, flour and water to create a gravy.
Tonight's dish had cooked quite a while, as you never know when Gin and her fam will roll in. They stop and shop along the way from Louisiana to here everytime! It is so funny! Anyway, to an extent, the chicken had 'cooked to pieces' and was left in several big chunks but also shredded throughout the gravy.
Lola's dinner plate held some of this chicken, roasted potatoes and carrots and a roll. She immediately tore into the chicken and announced proudly that she was ready for some more barbeque. "More bah-ba-que, Momma! Some more bah-ba-que!!! Bah-ba-que!!!!!!!!!!" She thought it was like shredded bbq meat from Slick Pig!
Friday, May 30, 2008
My baby
My baby didn't score high enough to be considered officially gifted, but I am not disappointed in her. I am disappointed in "the system".
This is actually so nuts. You must score in the 90th percentile or better to be gifted. The principal of our school has adamantly expressed that unless she scored high enough to be officially gifted, she would not admit her.
Miles scored in the 89th percentile. How's that for irony?!?! Anyway, no tears, my friends.
Just to clarify, that means that 89% of students taking this test aimed at 1st to 3rd graders scored lower than her on this test. She was 'smarter' than 89% of students taking a test for students including those three years older than her. She is 4 and a half.
There is still a chance she can start school. Please be praying, because I do believe this is something our entire family really needs.
This is actually so nuts. You must score in the 90th percentile or better to be gifted. The principal of our school has adamantly expressed that unless she scored high enough to be officially gifted, she would not admit her.
Miles scored in the 89th percentile. How's that for irony?!?! Anyway, no tears, my friends.
Just to clarify, that means that 89% of students taking this test aimed at 1st to 3rd graders scored lower than her on this test. She was 'smarter' than 89% of students taking a test for students including those three years older than her. She is 4 and a half.
There is still a chance she can start school. Please be praying, because I do believe this is something our entire family really needs.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Tragedy
Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman lost his five-year-old daughter yesterday when his son accidentally ran over her in the family's driveway.
In January, radio personality Rick Burgess lost his two-year-old son, Bronner, when he drowned in the family pool.
Sometimes you wonder why these things happen to us as humans. I know that both tragedies are part of a greater plan to bring more people to God.
In January, radio personality Rick Burgess lost his two-year-old son, Bronner, when he drowned in the family pool.
Sometimes you wonder why these things happen to us as humans. I know that both tragedies are part of a greater plan to bring more people to God.
You can't get to Heaven in a Washing Machine
Our washing machine started making a weird noise last night. Think the sound a person might make if their head were being shrunk while still conscious. Think the sound of a bat shreiking through the spin cycle.
Then it did laundry fine all day...but I just went in to the kitchen and noticed it seemed awful quite considering and that I just started a load of towels on hot. I opened the utility room door, smelled a burning odor and found the washer to be dead!!!!!! KAPUT.
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I didn't plan on buying a new washer for years. Please pray that I don't have to.
Then it did laundry fine all day...but I just went in to the kitchen and noticed it seemed awful quite considering and that I just started a load of towels on hot. I opened the utility room door, smelled a burning odor and found the washer to be dead!!!!!! KAPUT.
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I didn't plan on buying a new washer for years. Please pray that I don't have to.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Daddy
My dad has knee replacement surgery tomorrow. He's been cleared for surgery by his cardiologist, but just knowing you have to be cleared makes you nervous. I just have a nervous feeling in general. I cried really bad when we drove away from their house yesterday. Just knowing that if I don’t make it back out there today and something happens, that might be my last hug. He will be taken back at 7:30 in the morning for them to monitor his heart before the surgery, so I probably won’t see him since I doubt I will get up there that early. I know, though, that unless it is his day, already written in stone, he will be fine, and if it is his day, it is right and I have to focus on that.
Around 1942, school picture
1952 in the Air Force in Denver
2008 playing with Lola
Around 1942, school picture
1952 in the Air Force in Denver
2008 playing with Lola
babies
I saw a precious baby today that had an insane amount of hair. The hair was sooo soft. Ahhhh. Babies. They are so precious and uplifting. Her momma has tremendous class and faith, so she's gonna turn out alright! I hope Lola hangs out with her in high school.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Just when you think you can't be amazed...
Just when you think someone can't possibly be so shameless, they will amaze you with their ability to be just exactly what you knew they were, and you are once again 100% validated. It is actually pretty crazy.
Two!!
Lola before her guests arrived...digging into the chips after she bored of the Chex mix.
Loving her first gift she opened...
Big sissy Miles smiling sweetly for the camera on Lola's actual birthday, Sunday.
Little Lola turned two today.
I still can't believe how time passes when you are a parent. The actual passing of time affects you differently because you are less there emotionally for random things. Because your attention is placed on your child or children, you don't notice individual days the same way you used to. Pictures will be posted later.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Disney show goes down the toilet
We don't normally watch Finneas and Ferb, or however they spell it, but today we did. I heard one character threaten to "smother you in pigeon poo" and I am appalled.
Can't the writers think of something more intelligent to say? Not all children talk about bodily functions or use general bathroom humor all the time. For example, we were never allowed to behave like that. No talking about farts, etc. My family is one based in humor, so we would get tickled and laugh if someone accidentally tooted, of course, but there was no intentional bathroom humor and I am so glad I was raised that way.
I am not saying that you can't ever say anything. I am just saying that if you are always cracking jokes about crap and if you grew up with your father walking around farting and burping like Al Bundy, you would never have made it in my house.
Can't the writers think of something more intelligent to say? Not all children talk about bodily functions or use general bathroom humor all the time. For example, we were never allowed to behave like that. No talking about farts, etc. My family is one based in humor, so we would get tickled and laugh if someone accidentally tooted, of course, but there was no intentional bathroom humor and I am so glad I was raised that way.
I am not saying that you can't ever say anything. I am just saying that if you are always cracking jokes about crap and if you grew up with your father walking around farting and burping like Al Bundy, you would never have made it in my house.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Who took a picture of Little Richard's shoes?!?!?!?!
A little Little Richard goes a long way. Like in this case, to Tullahoma and back.
I still can't believe it. I was driving down Church Street in Murfreesboro. A black Cadillac Escalade was trying to pull out of Taco Bell.
Dang it if Little Richard wasn't behind the wheel. I couldn't believe my eyes. I tried to get another look, though the first look had been plenty to know it was him. His hair was in perfect rolls. His mustache was perfectly thin.
I pulled off at Indian Hills, deciding not to go on home but to bust a U-turn and try to follow him. When he got near, I got another good look. And another. And another. I followed/stalked him all the way to Shelbyville. I got several opportunities to take a picture but each time my heart started pounding and I felt like a total moron actually taking it. I just knew that no one would ever believe me.
It was confirmed again that it as in fact him when I saw him eating his Taco Bell food. He had rings on his hand and a fabulous glitzy watch on. He also had on metallic gold, over sized sunglasses.
Once we got to Shelbyville, I saw a man on a bike holler, "Hey! Little Richard!!" He threw his hand out the window and gave a less-than-manly yet enthusiastic wave of of four fingers, holding his thumb still.
I decided that it might not be the best idea to follow him on towards Tullahoma. You think?
I busted another U, this time rolling down my window and asking the man on the bike if it was really him. He said, "Yeah, man! That was Little Richard!!!!!!!!"
I came home totally knowing that people would never believe me. I was in awe.
I got online, and found out pretty quickly that Little Richard moved to Tennessee in January. Hmmmm. Then guess what else? Being the sleuth that I am, I looked up the Moore County property data, since the tags on the Escalade had been from Moore County. Just FYI, Little Richard lives in Lynchburg in a house bought under his real name.
I stalked Little Richard today!!!
I still can't believe it. I was driving down Church Street in Murfreesboro. A black Cadillac Escalade was trying to pull out of Taco Bell.
Dang it if Little Richard wasn't behind the wheel. I couldn't believe my eyes. I tried to get another look, though the first look had been plenty to know it was him. His hair was in perfect rolls. His mustache was perfectly thin.
I pulled off at Indian Hills, deciding not to go on home but to bust a U-turn and try to follow him. When he got near, I got another good look. And another. And another. I followed/stalked him all the way to Shelbyville. I got several opportunities to take a picture but each time my heart started pounding and I felt like a total moron actually taking it. I just knew that no one would ever believe me.
It was confirmed again that it as in fact him when I saw him eating his Taco Bell food. He had rings on his hand and a fabulous glitzy watch on. He also had on metallic gold, over sized sunglasses.
Once we got to Shelbyville, I saw a man on a bike holler, "Hey! Little Richard!!" He threw his hand out the window and gave a less-than-manly yet enthusiastic wave of of four fingers, holding his thumb still.
I decided that it might not be the best idea to follow him on towards Tullahoma. You think?
I busted another U, this time rolling down my window and asking the man on the bike if it was really him. He said, "Yeah, man! That was Little Richard!!!!!!!!"
I came home totally knowing that people would never believe me. I was in awe.
I got online, and found out pretty quickly that Little Richard moved to Tennessee in January. Hmmmm. Then guess what else? Being the sleuth that I am, I looked up the Moore County property data, since the tags on the Escalade had been from Moore County. Just FYI, Little Richard lives in Lynchburg in a house bought under his real name.
I stalked Little Richard today!!!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
So, a big round of golf claps, please...
Casey and Hal have almost settled into their new house in Sylvan Park (as oppossed to their old house in Sylvan Park)!!!! I can't wait to see it.
We are so happy for them. They debated a long time before buying something new. They talked about a loft downtown, since they are quite the social pair, but always loved Sylvan Park.
Casey has been one of my closest friends since the spring of 1996 when we randomly met at a party at the MTSU SAE house, and Hal fit right in around '98. They are one of the few couples that Phillip and I actually get a chance to hang out with occassionally. We always have such a good time, though sometimes I do feel a little bad for Hal and Phil, as Casey and I tend to branch off and get into trouble!! LOL! But alas, Hal and Phillip are good friends, too, so I think they always enjoy themselves.
Cheers to one of my favorite couples on this house.
We are so happy for them. They debated a long time before buying something new. They talked about a loft downtown, since they are quite the social pair, but always loved Sylvan Park.
Casey has been one of my closest friends since the spring of 1996 when we randomly met at a party at the MTSU SAE house, and Hal fit right in around '98. They are one of the few couples that Phillip and I actually get a chance to hang out with occassionally. We always have such a good time, though sometimes I do feel a little bad for Hal and Phil, as Casey and I tend to branch off and get into trouble!! LOL! But alas, Hal and Phillip are good friends, too, so I think they always enjoy themselves.
Cheers to one of my favorite couples on this house.
An update on white Jeep Liberty Lady
My neighbor told me that she lives behind us and that she's a nurse who is in trouble for some missing narcotics at the hospital. That explains a lot. I am pretty sure I can tell you what happened to the missing drugs. She ate them before crashing her car on a beer run. The irony!!
Park time!
This is one of my absolute favorites! Lola was really trucking it across the bridge and I snapped the pic. I was imagining that little cartoon sound that represents spinning legs on old shows!!
Miles made herself comfortable! We were there for just over two hours without even realizing it, so they were worn out.
Miles made herself comfortable! We were there for just over two hours without even realizing it, so they were worn out.
Skip to my Lou...
I worked all evening to clean up a very messy bedroom! A bedroom that was predominantly made so messy by a little girl named Miles. Throwing cups under or behind the bed. Tossing grapes around with wild abandonment. Throwing cracker crumbs off the edge of the bed.
I made a new rule tonight. No food or drink in the room. Period. End of story...
Unless supervised.
Probably an hour later, they both lie together watching Care Bears movie* and sipping away on cups of juice.
(Sigh)
* This is the very same movie that my dad dropped my sister and I off to see at a Baton Rouge theater when I was about 8 and she was about 11. The times, they are a-changing...
Regardless...the title of this post relflects my children's insane excitement at having an open space again (as oppossed to a river of toys and books on the floor) to Skip to my Lou!
I made a new rule tonight. No food or drink in the room. Period. End of story...
Unless supervised.
Probably an hour later, they both lie together watching Care Bears movie* and sipping away on cups of juice.
(Sigh)
* This is the very same movie that my dad dropped my sister and I off to see at a Baton Rouge theater when I was about 8 and she was about 11. The times, they are a-changing...
Regardless...the title of this post relflects my children's insane excitement at having an open space again (as oppossed to a river of toys and books on the floor) to Skip to my Lou!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
An eventful weekend
Mothers Day weekend has been fabulous...except for being sick. I somehow managed to get the worst allergy attack that I have had in a LONG time this weekend. Regardless, we had Cracker Barrel for breakfast on Saturday, enjoyed some shopping and downtime, had a nap and went to Carrabba's for dinner. Then we went to The Avenue for a little bit more shopping. We headed home, got the kids in bed and watched some tv and did some reading.
Sunday morning, I slept very late, thanks to a hefty dose of Benadryl Saturday night at a very late bedtime. We got ready and heading to my parents' house, where we had a delicious lunch of roast, vegetables and more. Peach cobbler was the perfect compliment to our lunch! After a while, we headed off to Franklin for a visit with Phillip's parents. Lola had a freak out and got scared of Uncle Steve in his baseball cap. Otherwise, our visit was relaxing and fun.
I got a gift certificate for a 90 minute massage at a really cool place and a set of wind chimes for our patio. This was quite possibly my best Mother's Day yet.
Two years ago on this holiday, I sat uncomfortably, hoping and praying for labor to begin. Baby Lola was positioned just right so that she made my side and back just shriek with pain. To be honest, I don't even remember any details at all about that day. I just remember that I was going through some severe pain in that last month and that the day before, we came thisclose to heading to the hospital. Miles had attended Mary Leigh's fifth birthday party, and truthfully, I spent at least 20 minutes hiding in the bathroom. Why? Because the only position that provided relief was lying down or sitting on a toilet with my knees wide apart and leaning backwards with my back arched sharply. But alas, my days of being preggers are over* and I can plan to enjoy my Mother's Day celebration from here on out!
*Karma will probably bite me for this comment with a little surprise some day.
Sunday morning, I slept very late, thanks to a hefty dose of Benadryl Saturday night at a very late bedtime. We got ready and heading to my parents' house, where we had a delicious lunch of roast, vegetables and more. Peach cobbler was the perfect compliment to our lunch! After a while, we headed off to Franklin for a visit with Phillip's parents. Lola had a freak out and got scared of Uncle Steve in his baseball cap. Otherwise, our visit was relaxing and fun.
I got a gift certificate for a 90 minute massage at a really cool place and a set of wind chimes for our patio. This was quite possibly my best Mother's Day yet.
Two years ago on this holiday, I sat uncomfortably, hoping and praying for labor to begin. Baby Lola was positioned just right so that she made my side and back just shriek with pain. To be honest, I don't even remember any details at all about that day. I just remember that I was going through some severe pain in that last month and that the day before, we came thisclose to heading to the hospital. Miles had attended Mary Leigh's fifth birthday party, and truthfully, I spent at least 20 minutes hiding in the bathroom. Why? Because the only position that provided relief was lying down or sitting on a toilet with my knees wide apart and leaning backwards with my back arched sharply. But alas, my days of being preggers are over* and I can plan to enjoy my Mother's Day celebration from here on out!
*Karma will probably bite me for this comment with a little surprise some day.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
To all my artistic momma friends...LOL
Yesterday was a blast. It was sooooo good to see everyone!! I can't wait until we do our sewing night and the soap-makin' goodness. Thanks for having us, Shea! For anyone that didn't make it...you truly missed out.We had a relaxing time with no worries! The kids played very well together, we sat outside on blankets with picnic lunches and caught up!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Goggles
Daddy brought home a pair of swimming goggles for each of the girls last night as a reward for being good girls all afternoon, following a stressful morning. They love them. Lola wore hers all day today!!
Friday, May 2, 2008
Something strange happened
Today on his way to work, Phillip had a strange experience. While on 24 West near Lee Victory Parkway, his driver's side window just shattered all over him.
The police department first said that it was likely a pellet gun shot!! Then they couldn't find the pellet so they said they couldn't be sure. He was shaken up a little and half a day late to work.
I have not left the house today, as he took my car to work with the car seats in it. Auto Glass Service came to our house and replaced the window. I was really impressed with the company. The lady on the phone was very professional and the man that came out was quick! Praise the Lord for no rain! They couldn't have fixed it at our house if it had rained!
The police department first said that it was likely a pellet gun shot!! Then they couldn't find the pellet so they said they couldn't be sure. He was shaken up a little and half a day late to work.
I have not left the house today, as he took my car to work with the car seats in it. Auto Glass Service came to our house and replaced the window. I was really impressed with the company. The lady on the phone was very professional and the man that came out was quick! Praise the Lord for no rain! They couldn't have fixed it at our house if it had rained!
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