Tonight we had a church cookout. It was quite a bit of fun. Paul got to play a couple of games of ultimate. Mostly I played with the little ones. I decided it would be really nice if our church property had a swing set. Maybe someday.
Last night we went to Greekfest with Sara, Manda, and Doug. Fortunately the music was not quite so loud this year. They had some little rides for the kids, which the older two loved. And Paul was able to take Isaac into the moonwalk. The weather last night was actually cool for a change. So it was a good evening to be in the park.
Lately, Isaac has decided it is his mission in life to shove as many things as he can in the toilet. Laundry, toothbrushes, stuffed animals, remote controls. Anything he can find really. We try to keep the bathroom door shut, but Abigail usually forgets.
Wednesday morning I supposedly started my new Bible study. But only one of the ladies I invited came. Besides that, the girls who were supposed to be babysitting completely forgot. It doesn't look like things will go quite as planned.
Oh shoot. I just realized I need to write out some checks to pay bills.
Survey: Who thinks it would be interesting if I write more about Harry Potter? With the new book coming next month, it's on my mind. But If you would be bored I'll skip the topic. I was thinking about writing a Christian defense of the books.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Happy to have a full house
Random Person: "Wow, you really have your hands full!"
Random Person 2: "Oh you poor thing. How do you do it?"
Random Person 3: " You know there are ways to prevent that don't you?"
Random Person 4: "Oh you must be so busy. You poor thing!"
What I should say: "Yes it is very busy and exhausting to have three small children and to be expecting number 4. But at the same time, I have blessings that you could never imagine. And not for a moment would I trade my life for anyone's"
What I actually say : "uh-huh"
What I am thinking: "If one more person makes a comment like that I am going to clobber them with this diaper bag!!!!"
Fortunately for them I usually have a child in my arms making it rather difficult to swing the bag.
Today, I had the rare treat of going grocery shopping with just Isaac. He and I had so much fun giggling and playing together.
Isaac had his first haircut on Tuesday evening. He looks like a big boy now. I didn't cry, but I have to admit it made me a little sad. I think with each passing child it is harder to watch them grow up because I see how quickly it goes.
On another note. If anyone is looking for a nice baby sling. My friend Joy is starting a home business making them. She has a website, but I don't remember what it is. I will post that soon.
Random Person 2: "Oh you poor thing. How do you do it?"
Random Person 3: " You know there are ways to prevent that don't you?"
Random Person 4: "Oh you must be so busy. You poor thing!"
What I should say: "Yes it is very busy and exhausting to have three small children and to be expecting number 4. But at the same time, I have blessings that you could never imagine. And not for a moment would I trade my life for anyone's"
What I actually say : "uh-huh"
What I am thinking: "If one more person makes a comment like that I am going to clobber them with this diaper bag!!!!"
Fortunately for them I usually have a child in my arms making it rather difficult to swing the bag.
Today, I had the rare treat of going grocery shopping with just Isaac. He and I had so much fun giggling and playing together.
Isaac had his first haircut on Tuesday evening. He looks like a big boy now. I didn't cry, but I have to admit it made me a little sad. I think with each passing child it is harder to watch them grow up because I see how quickly it goes.
On another note. If anyone is looking for a nice baby sling. My friend Joy is starting a home business making them. She has a website, but I don't remember what it is. I will post that soon.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Happy Father's Day
Today we went to the lake. Chain O' Lakes state park to be precise. It was a fun day of swimming and canoing, and my muscles will ache for some time I am sure.
It is fun to watch my father be a grandpa. I had to laugh despite my frustration, when he gave in to Abigail's pleas to let him return to the water to swim longer. As a child my father was wrapped around my finger. He believed I did no wrong (he might still). My mother would see right through me, but my daddy would let me get away with anything.
I see so many children these days who have no daddy to take care of them. Or if there father is physically present, he fails to care for his children. And when I see that I am so glad I had a father who cared. I will always remember fondly how my dad taught me to ride a bike. Or how he would sit and read to me. Or how he would make up the most ridiculous stories to explain the simplest things.
I always knew my daddy loved me. Thank you, Dad!
It is fun to watch my father be a grandpa. I had to laugh despite my frustration, when he gave in to Abigail's pleas to let him return to the water to swim longer. As a child my father was wrapped around my finger. He believed I did no wrong (he might still). My mother would see right through me, but my daddy would let me get away with anything.
I see so many children these days who have no daddy to take care of them. Or if there father is physically present, he fails to care for his children. And when I see that I am so glad I had a father who cared. I will always remember fondly how my dad taught me to ride a bike. Or how he would sit and read to me. Or how he would make up the most ridiculous stories to explain the simplest things.
I always knew my daddy loved me. Thank you, Dad!
Friday, June 15, 2007
Research Experiment and more Potterific Predictions
Sammy has the opportunity to participate in research/testing for a new reflux drug. The drug is already approved for adults and children over age 5. Obviously there are risks involved (as well as a large time commitment, so we have not yet decided what to do. Because he is still having difficulties, it would be good to know if this option works. Plus, they would do free testing for lots of other conditions. We would be paid for allowing him to participate, but since the test would be in Indy the payment would probably not much more that compensate our expenses. So profit is not an issue. What do you guys think?
SPOILER ALERT:
Okay, so these aren't true spoilers. I haven't read book 7. But after reading books 5 and 6, I am prepared to make some educated guesses. I feel confident enough in some of them that I felt I should warn you.
The Horcruxes:
Here is what I think the horcruxes are.
Tom Riddle's diary - already destroyed in book 2.
Slytherin's ring- destroyed in book 6.
Slytherin's locket - I believe that the RAB who stole the locket is Regulus Black (Sirius Brother) and that he did so with the aid of Kreacher since only one wizard can ride on the boat. This is the locket mentioned in book 5 that they found at 12 Grimmauld place. However, I am wondering if the locket was taken by Mundungus and then sold to the barman of the Hogshead. In the encounter in which Harry confronts Mundungus, it says that the barman walked away clutching his cloak around his neck.
Hufflepuff's Cup - I don't have any clues as to where the cup might be. But I am guessing that retrieving it will involve the annoying Hufflepuff Quidditch player, Zacharias Smith. I am thinking that Smith is related to Hephzibah Smith from whom the cup was initially stolen.
Ravenclaw's Wand - Last seen in the shop of Ollivander in book 1. This is the wand that was sitting on display on a cushion in the shop. I think Ollivander's disappearance was probably related to this wand.
Harry - I think it was Voldemort's desire to turn Gryffindor's sword into a Horcrux initially. But Dumbledore's statements indicate that was not possible. We also know that Voldemort was planning to make his last horcrux the night he killed Harry's parents. My thought is that upon realizing that he could not kill Harry, he decided to make him a horcrux (that way as long as Harry survived he would survive also). I think it is this action that destroyed Voldemort and not the failed killing curse. Voldemort clearly did not realize the implications of his decision. I think the reason Nagini is mentioned as a possible horcrux is to let us know that living beings can be horcruxes. I am not nearly as confident about this theory as I am about my others.
In case you were wondering where my logic came from in selecting Ravenclaw's wand.
In Arthurian legend there were four HALLOWS. The grail (Hufflepuff's cup), the pentacle/amulet (Slytherin's locket), the sword/dagger (Gryffindor's sword), the baton/wand (which would be Ravenclaw's relic).
SPOILER ALERT:
Okay, so these aren't true spoilers. I haven't read book 7. But after reading books 5 and 6, I am prepared to make some educated guesses. I feel confident enough in some of them that I felt I should warn you.
The Horcruxes:
Here is what I think the horcruxes are.
Tom Riddle's diary - already destroyed in book 2.
Slytherin's ring- destroyed in book 6.
Slytherin's locket - I believe that the RAB who stole the locket is Regulus Black (Sirius Brother) and that he did so with the aid of Kreacher since only one wizard can ride on the boat. This is the locket mentioned in book 5 that they found at 12 Grimmauld place. However, I am wondering if the locket was taken by Mundungus and then sold to the barman of the Hogshead. In the encounter in which Harry confronts Mundungus, it says that the barman walked away clutching his cloak around his neck.
Hufflepuff's Cup - I don't have any clues as to where the cup might be. But I am guessing that retrieving it will involve the annoying Hufflepuff Quidditch player, Zacharias Smith. I am thinking that Smith is related to Hephzibah Smith from whom the cup was initially stolen.
Ravenclaw's Wand - Last seen in the shop of Ollivander in book 1. This is the wand that was sitting on display on a cushion in the shop. I think Ollivander's disappearance was probably related to this wand.
Harry - I think it was Voldemort's desire to turn Gryffindor's sword into a Horcrux initially. But Dumbledore's statements indicate that was not possible. We also know that Voldemort was planning to make his last horcrux the night he killed Harry's parents. My thought is that upon realizing that he could not kill Harry, he decided to make him a horcrux (that way as long as Harry survived he would survive also). I think it is this action that destroyed Voldemort and not the failed killing curse. Voldemort clearly did not realize the implications of his decision. I think the reason Nagini is mentioned as a possible horcrux is to let us know that living beings can be horcruxes. I am not nearly as confident about this theory as I am about my others.
In case you were wondering where my logic came from in selecting Ravenclaw's wand.
In Arthurian legend there were four HALLOWS. The grail (Hufflepuff's cup), the pentacle/amulet (Slytherin's locket), the sword/dagger (Gryffindor's sword), the baton/wand (which would be Ravenclaw's relic).
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Happy Birthday Abigail!
Today my little Honey Bee turned four. We had a small party, complete with a giraffe cake (I'll post pictures of it on the baking blog sometime). Paul made Abigail a gymnastics bar for her Birthday, he is also working on a balance beam. Abigail also received many other wonderful gifts. And fortunately, not a whole lot of toys.
In case you were wondering, since I haven't posted for so long. I have completed 1-4 in the Harry Potter series. Anne can't seem to find book 5, so I can't start that just yet. I've also read some of the fan predictions about what will happen in book seven. For the rest of you Potter fans, I will make some of my own.
-Voldemort will be defeated (this is kind of a duh!)
-Dumbledore will return. (I'm hoping for a resurrection, but I expect him back somehow--maybe in his portrait)
-Snape will turn out to actually be a good guy, and he will die.
-At least one Weasley will be killed.
-Harry and Ginny will wind up back together.
-Draco Malfoy will repent of his evilness (here's hoping!)
Well what do you think? Anybody else out there impatient for book 7?
In case you were wondering, since I haven't posted for so long. I have completed 1-4 in the Harry Potter series. Anne can't seem to find book 5, so I can't start that just yet. I've also read some of the fan predictions about what will happen in book seven. For the rest of you Potter fans, I will make some of my own.
-Voldemort will be defeated (this is kind of a duh!)
-Dumbledore will return. (I'm hoping for a resurrection, but I expect him back somehow--maybe in his portrait)
-Snape will turn out to actually be a good guy, and he will die.
-At least one Weasley will be killed.
-Harry and Ginny will wind up back together.
-Draco Malfoy will repent of his evilness (here's hoping!)
Well what do you think? Anybody else out there impatient for book 7?
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Fly Away
The last few days have been a little rough. Besides having to take a trip to Riley for Sammy to have some tests, I also managed to forget (without realizing it until today) to take my thyroid medicine. I have pretty much been a walking zombie.
And speaking of zombies, I'm really in the mood to read some crazy escapist literature. If I can't actually get away, then at least I could let my mind get away for awhile. On this count I am longing for the new Harry Potter book. When it does come out (sometime next month) I won't get to read it right away. I will need to borrow it. I will borrow it from Anne, and I don't think I am number one on the borrowing list.
Maybe I will reread the earlier books too. I only have vague recollections of what happens in 1-5. It's been so long.
And speaking of zombies, I'm really in the mood to read some crazy escapist literature. If I can't actually get away, then at least I could let my mind get away for awhile. On this count I am longing for the new Harry Potter book. When it does come out (sometime next month) I won't get to read it right away. I will need to borrow it. I will borrow it from Anne, and I don't think I am number one on the borrowing list.
Maybe I will reread the earlier books too. I only have vague recollections of what happens in 1-5. It's been so long.
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