My mom has suffered from leg cramps at night for years.
It seems I have inherited this malady.
When complaining about it to her the other day, she recommended Ivory Soap.
"What?" I asked?
"Rub Ivory soap on your sheets. It works."
"That is ridiculous."
"Try it."
So I did. And the cramps went away. I finally looked it up on Google and found this at Snopes.com: http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/legcramp.asp
The book I just finished reading, Peace Like a River, mentioned an old man w/bad arthritis who would put his hands in a bee hive every now and again.
Something I will need to try some day.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Pebbles and Bam Bam
Lucas and Olivia dressed as cartoon characters that they only know from a tee-shirt.
Wendy did a great job making their adorable outfits.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Cardiac and Dominoes
The kids have a stretch and grow class at school. They learn about the body in this class.
Olivia pointed to her heart and said "Cardiac" and then pointed to her tummy and said "Dominoes".
Note: She says "cardiac", daddy says "tummy"
Olivia pointed to her heart and said "Cardiac" and then pointed to her tummy and said "Dominoes".
Note: She says "cardiac", daddy says "tummy"
Friday, October 3, 2008
Pledge of Allegiance
Lucas has just learned the Pledge of Allegiance.
His teacher is awesome.
Miss Peggy breaks it down phrase by phrase and makes sure the kids know what it means:
Lucas: “pledge means promise”
Lucas: “indivisible means you can see it, like air.”
Miss Peggy: “no air is invisible, indivisible means you it can be broken”
Lucas: “you can’t break air, so air is indivisible”
His teacher is awesome.
Miss Peggy breaks it down phrase by phrase and makes sure the kids know what it means:
Lucas: “pledge means promise”
Lucas: “indivisible means you can see it, like air.”
Miss Peggy: “no air is invisible, indivisible means you it can be broken”
Lucas: “you can’t break air, so air is indivisible”
Friday, September 26, 2008
Will You Still Read to Me When I'm Twenty?
Olivia turned three in July, so she we read her 3 books at bed time.
Lucas turned 5 on Monday (9/22) "HAPPY DAY-O" so he is now up to 5 books.
Wendy and I told the kids that this Book a Year thing is going to stop soon.
While walking him to his bedroom last night, Lucas asked, "How many books are you going
to read to me when I'm twenty?"
"When you're twenty, you can read to yourself ... like mommy and daddy do."
"No, I want you to read to me."
"We'll see Lucas, we will see ... "
Lucas turned 5 on Monday (9/22) "HAPPY DAY-O" so he is now up to 5 books.
Wendy and I told the kids that this Book a Year thing is going to stop soon.
While walking him to his bedroom last night, Lucas asked, "How many books are you going
to read to me when I'm twenty?"
"When you're twenty, you can read to yourself ... like mommy and daddy do."
"No, I want you to read to me."
"We'll see Lucas, we will see ... "
Monday, August 25, 2008
You're Making My Hand Dizzy
Olivia and Lucas held opposite ends of a jump rope. Lucas started to whip his end around in a circle causing Olivia's hand to keep pace with the rotation.
Olivia said, "Stop it Lucas. You're making my hand dizzy."
Olivia said, "Stop it Lucas. You're making my hand dizzy."
Friday, June 13, 2008
Fun with Magnifyers - Wendy Is Quotable.
For the umpteenth time I neglected to securely fasten the cap to my allergy medicine.
Wendy demonstrated the proper technique and said, " Child-proof caps for opening the bottles and adult-proof caps for closing the bottle, I guess."
A few weeks ago, the family went the daycare Olivia and Lucas attend. Lucas' preschool class has these cool magnifying sheets:
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Olivia emerges from the shadows
It is tough for our sweet little petunia to get a word in edge-wise with Lukie-duke around. Also, I guess the second child is doomed to repeat a lot of what her big brother says ... especially when words, phrases Lucas says draws a reaction.
It is now Olivia who puts the word "head" after everything she says ... "you're a broccoli-head" etc.
Lucas drove that one into the ground a few years ago ...
On to Olivia's quote:
Mommy was coming the knots out of Olivia's hair when she hit a few snags. After much tugging, Olivia said, "Mommy, you are pulling my brains out!"
It is now Olivia who puts the word "head" after everything she says ... "you're a broccoli-head" etc.
Lucas drove that one into the ground a few years ago ...
On to Olivia's quote:
Mommy was coming the knots out of Olivia's hair when she hit a few snags. After much tugging, Olivia said, "Mommy, you are pulling my brains out!"
Less Kissing, More Lucas Time
Early Saturday morning, mommy and Lucas were sitting on the couch. I leaned across Lucas to give mommy a good morning kiss.
Lucas tried to intercept our lips with his hand and said, "No."
" Why don't you want us to kiss Lucas?"
"Because you spend less time with me."
signed the Passionate Parent
Lucas tried to intercept our lips with his hand and said, "No."
" Why don't you want us to kiss Lucas?"
"Because you spend less time with me."
signed the Passionate Parent
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Digging to China
REALITY CHECK
Like every red-blooded boy, Lucas loves to dig in the dirt. At pre-school, Ms M said to Lucas, "You are going to dig all the way to China!"
Lucas replied, "You don't dig to China, you have to fly on an airplane."
Like every red-blooded boy, Lucas loves to dig in the dirt. At pre-school, Ms M said to Lucas, "You are going to dig all the way to China!"
Lucas replied, "You don't dig to China, you have to fly on an airplane."
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Issues, Counting to 13
4/24
I HAVE ISSUES
Lucas patted his chest and said "Look Daddy, I have issues!"
On his chest was a sticker with L.A.W. I explained initials to him.
"In-issues, initials, I like issues better, it is easier to say. I have issues!"
COUNTING TO 13
Lucas as reported by his pre-school teacher.
Ms. T said that Lucas was counting on his fingers and continued until he finished at 13.
"Why 13 Lucas?"
He showed his fingers as he counted to ten. Lifted one foot for 11. The next foot for 12. And then said, "I had to count my penis too, because it is hanging there."
I HAVE ISSUES
Lucas patted his chest and said "Look Daddy, I have issues!"
On his chest was a sticker with L.A.W. I explained initials to him.
"In-issues, initials, I like issues better, it is easier to say. I have issues!"
COUNTING TO 13
Lucas as reported by his pre-school teacher.
Ms. T said that Lucas was counting on his fingers and continued until he finished at 13.
"Why 13 Lucas?"
He showed his fingers as he counted to ten. Lifted one foot for 11. The next foot for 12. And then said, "I had to count my penis too, because it is hanging there."
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Everything and Cool Metal
Everything.
I was reading to Olivia last night ... Tiny Too Little is a mouse in love with a giraffe. He stacks up a thimble, a match box, a cabbage, a tea cup, a watermelon, a candle and a cupcake to try to reach his love and give her a kiss. With each page, one of the items is added and all the preceding items are repeated ... I pause and point and let Olivia join in.
When I got to the last item on the stack, I pointed at the cupcake to have Olivia begin the list again. This time she hesitated, so I prompted her by saying "What did Tiny Too Little stand on?" She sighed and said, "Everything!"
Cool Metal Comfort
Lucas - 4/8
Lucas sleeps with a small fire engine. About 5 inches x 2" x 2". Mommy was reading to him, but he was distracted b/c he couldn't find the fire engine.
Lucas said, "But I need something cool and metal to sleep with!"
I found it in our room. He snuggled it up to his cheek like it was a soft teddy bear.
What a boy.
I was reading to Olivia last night ... Tiny Too Little is a mouse in love with a giraffe. He stacks up a thimble, a match box, a cabbage, a tea cup, a watermelon, a candle and a cupcake to try to reach his love and give her a kiss. With each page, one of the items is added and all the preceding items are repeated ... I pause and point and let Olivia join in.
When I got to the last item on the stack, I pointed at the cupcake to have Olivia begin the list again. This time she hesitated, so I prompted her by saying "What did Tiny Too Little stand on?" She sighed and said, "Everything!"
Cool Metal Comfort
Lucas - 4/8
Lucas sleeps with a small fire engine. About 5 inches x 2" x 2". Mommy was reading to him, but he was distracted b/c he couldn't find the fire engine.
Lucas said, "But I need something cool and metal to sleep with!"
I found it in our room. He snuggled it up to his cheek like it was a soft teddy bear.
What a boy.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Why did the king lose his head
4/7
At church on Sunday, when reading the Creed ...
Lucas said, "Why did the king lose his head?"
upon further review, ."..Kingdom without end" is what we all mumbled ...
At church on Sunday, when reading the Creed ...
Lucas said, "Why did the king lose his head?"
upon further review, ."..Kingdom without end" is what we all mumbled ...
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
No More Tickers, No more Via
Olivia used to ask if I wanted a "Dora ticker for you, daddy"
But she is now saying "sticker" ...
When she started talking she would say "Via do it" Now she says Olivia ...
They are growing up too fast.
Look for more Olivia posts as she learns to get a word in edge-wise around her brother
But she is now saying "sticker" ...
When she started talking she would say "Via do it" Now she says Olivia ...
They are growing up too fast.
Look for more Olivia posts as she learns to get a word in edge-wise around her brother
First Olivia Quote - Can You Guess Her Favorite Color
Lucas has been earning dimes when he stays in bed all night.
Yes. Bribery is a sometimes a necessity to maintain sanity in this house.
Tonight (3/19) at dinner, Lucas was asking about spending his dimes on a new HotWheel.
I told him if he put it in the bank it will become more money.
Olivia said, "Put money in the bank and it will turn PINK!"
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Frustrated parent's note: I spent 5 extra minutes this morning because the outfit I was going to dress her in this morning wasn't pink enough.
3/16 - Mommy is at work. Daddy is dressing Olivia for church.
"That doesn't match, daddy." I think she was talking about the outfit I was selecting for her, but Wendy wasn't around to dress me either.
Yes. Bribery is a sometimes a necessity to maintain sanity in this house.
Tonight (3/19) at dinner, Lucas was asking about spending his dimes on a new HotWheel.
I told him if he put it in the bank it will become more money.
Olivia said, "Put money in the bank and it will turn PINK!"
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Frustrated parent's note: I spent 5 extra minutes this morning because the outfit I was going to dress her in this morning wasn't pink enough.
3/16 - Mommy is at work. Daddy is dressing Olivia for church.
"That doesn't match, daddy." I think she was talking about the outfit I was selecting for her, but Wendy wasn't around to dress me either.
Found a fossil in the driveway yesterday.
Duff G at work is a fossil collector ... he estimated it at 300 to 350 million years old.
Grandpa Kritsky confirmed that it is a brachipod (sp?)
Pretty cool ... or as Lucas says "Kew-ol"
There is even a part of a shell that you can see along with the imprints ... molds and casts according to Duff.
"There is a lot of cool stuff to see, you just need to look." DGold. March 17, 2008
Duff G at work is a fossil collector ... he estimated it at 300 to 350 million years old.
Grandpa Kritsky confirmed that it is a brachipod (sp?)
Pretty cool ... or as Lucas says "Kew-ol"
There is even a part of a shell that you can see along with the imprints ... molds and casts according to Duff.
"There is a lot of cool stuff to see, you just need to look." DGold. March 17, 2008
This Boy Will Be Trouble
Tonight - 3/19
Lucas is on his hands and knees flipping through a magazine.
He pauses at an ad and bends down and kisses the photo.
"What are you doing, Lucas?"
"Kissing girls with make up. I like to kiss girls!"
Watch out, Oakmont ... Casanova lives at 682 Fourth Street
3/18
Mummen-shanz ...
I guess my use of silly words is rubbing off on my son.
I sometimes refer to Wendy as Mummenshanz. Now Lucas is calling her that.
I guess it could be worse.
Lucas is on his hands and knees flipping through a magazine.
He pauses at an ad and bends down and kisses the photo.
"What are you doing, Lucas?"
"Kissing girls with make up. I like to kiss girls!"
Watch out, Oakmont ... Casanova lives at 682 Fourth Street
3/18
Mummen-shanz ...
I guess my use of silly words is rubbing off on my son.
I sometimes refer to Wendy as Mummenshanz. Now Lucas is calling her that.
I guess it could be worse.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
March quotes
Waking with a full bladder, I raced Lucas to the bathroom.
We decided to risk crossing streams, Sta-puff marshmallow man, be damned.
I produced a deep-noted stream. Lucas's was a bit higher in tone. He said "We're making music, daddy."
Do-re-me-fa-so-la-ti-do-pee
3/12/08
The following is not so much a quote as it is a funny event:
Setting: Trapped in the back seat during rush hour. Coming back from the airport after dropping the grandparents off. Lucas declares emergency state in the back seat. Mommy pulls off of the road.
As he relieves himself on the side of the road with great joy ... what boy doesn't enjoy leaving his mark ... Lucas said "Look Mommy, I am killing all of these plants. If someone walks by, they will step in my pee!"
3/11/08 Note: this is an older quote, but it needs to be recorded.
While watching TV, a commercial for a show had a couple in a hot and heavy embrace. Lucas asked what they were doing. "That is how people who are married kiss Lucas."
The next morning while headed out the door with the kids on our way to daycare, I paused to give Wendy a good-bye peck on the cheek.
Lucas was very disappointed and demanded "Do the Mommy-Daddy kiss, guys!"
3/10/08
Mommy had lunch with Lucas's class. His classmate Dora's daddy was also there. Dora's family is African-American. "Dora's daddy is bald and has dark skin daddy."
Later, Lucas said, "Mommy and Daddy have white skin. I have white skin. Olivia has white skin. Kissy is black, but near his penis his skin is white."
We decided to risk crossing streams, Sta-puff marshmallow man, be damned.
I produced a deep-noted stream. Lucas's was a bit higher in tone. He said "We're making music, daddy."
Do-re-me-fa-so-la-ti-do-pee
3/12/08
The following is not so much a quote as it is a funny event:
Setting: Trapped in the back seat during rush hour. Coming back from the airport after dropping the grandparents off. Lucas declares emergency state in the back seat. Mommy pulls off of the road.
As he relieves himself on the side of the road with great joy ... what boy doesn't enjoy leaving his mark ... Lucas said "Look Mommy, I am killing all of these plants. If someone walks by, they will step in my pee!"
3/11/08 Note: this is an older quote, but it needs to be recorded.
While watching TV, a commercial for a show had a couple in a hot and heavy embrace. Lucas asked what they were doing. "That is how people who are married kiss Lucas."
The next morning while headed out the door with the kids on our way to daycare, I paused to give Wendy a good-bye peck on the cheek.
Lucas was very disappointed and demanded "Do the Mommy-Daddy kiss, guys!"
3/10/08
Mommy had lunch with Lucas's class. His classmate Dora's daddy was also there. Dora's family is African-American. "Dora's daddy is bald and has dark skin daddy."
Later, Lucas said, "Mommy and Daddy have white skin. I have white skin. Olivia has white skin. Kissy is black, but near his penis his skin is white."
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Lucas Quotes
2/22
I was running so hard I can hear my heart beep.
2/18/08
A horrible grinding sound was coming from the front of my car so I took it to the shop.
Wendy and the kids picked me up. Lucas asked why I was leaving my car behind.
"Mr. Mulley needs to fix the tire so it won't fall off," I said.
What happens if it fall off," Lucas asked.
"I won't be able to drive anywhere."
"If you can't drive your car daddy, you might get hit by a meteor."
2/15/08
Lucas: "Ow! My nose hurts daddy."
Me: "Why?"
Lucas: "I put my finger up past the hurting place."
I was running so hard I can hear my heart beep.
2/18/08
A horrible grinding sound was coming from the front of my car so I took it to the shop.
Wendy and the kids picked me up. Lucas asked why I was leaving my car behind.
"Mr. Mulley needs to fix the tire so it won't fall off," I said.
What happens if it fall off," Lucas asked.
"I won't be able to drive anywhere."
"If you can't drive your car daddy, you might get hit by a meteor."
2/15/08
Lucas: "Ow! My nose hurts daddy."
Me: "Why?"
Lucas: "I put my finger up past the hurting place."
Tips for Being Wedding Guest - Cash Can Be Personal
CASH CAN BE PERSONAL:
(Credit goes to Frank Dargavage for this.)
Are you a check writer for wedding events? Here is a quick tip for making that gift more personal. If you plan to give your friends a check for $100, dig a little deeper.
If the event is planned for June 15th, write the check for $106.15.
When the happy couple is filling out the deposit slip, they will ponder the amount you have given them. Then it will dawn on them that you were extra thoughtful ... ask them later who gave them what (place settings, cutlery, cash) and the couple will barely have a clue. But they will remember your check.
RESPONSE:
Respond quickly to invites. I wish I had known this earlier. Until I finally had my own wedding, I had no idea how annoying it is to get late responses. It makes the wedding planning much easier on the happy couple. So let them know if you will or will not be there as quickly as you can.
Also, if it is NO, don't feel like you will ruin their day. I am sorry to say the happy couple will barely notice your absence.
Free time to speak with each guest equates to about twenty seconds per person at a 100-guest event. Decline the invitation quickly and plan to spend some one-on-one/two time with them before/after their big day.
(Credit goes to Frank Dargavage for this.)
Are you a check writer for wedding events? Here is a quick tip for making that gift more personal. If you plan to give your friends a check for $100, dig a little deeper.
If the event is planned for June 15th, write the check for $106.15.
When the happy couple is filling out the deposit slip, they will ponder the amount you have given them. Then it will dawn on them that you were extra thoughtful ... ask them later who gave them what (place settings, cutlery, cash) and the couple will barely have a clue. But they will remember your check.
RESPONSE:
Respond quickly to invites. I wish I had known this earlier. Until I finally had my own wedding, I had no idea how annoying it is to get late responses. It makes the wedding planning much easier on the happy couple. So let them know if you will or will not be there as quickly as you can.
Also, if it is NO, don't feel like you will ruin their day. I am sorry to say the happy couple will barely notice your absence.
Free time to speak with each guest equates to about twenty seconds per person at a 100-guest event. Decline the invitation quickly and plan to spend some one-on-one/two time with them before/after their big day.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Lucas Quotes
2/18/08
A horrible grinding sound was coming from the front of my car so I took it to the shop.
Wendy and the kids picked me up. Lucas asked why I was leaving my car behind.
"Mr. Mulley needs to fix the tire so it won't fall off," I said.
What happens if it fall off," Lucas asked.
"I won't be able to drive anywhere."
"If you can't drive your car daddy, you might get hit by a meteor."
2/15/08
Lucas: "Ow! My nose hurts daddy."
Me: "Why?"
Lucas: "I put my finger up past the hurting place."
A horrible grinding sound was coming from the front of my car so I took it to the shop.
Wendy and the kids picked me up. Lucas asked why I was leaving my car behind.
"Mr. Mulley needs to fix the tire so it won't fall off," I said.
What happens if it fall off," Lucas asked.
"I won't be able to drive anywhere."
"If you can't drive your car daddy, you might get hit by a meteor."
2/15/08
Lucas: "Ow! My nose hurts daddy."
Me: "Why?"
Lucas: "I put my finger up past the hurting place."
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