My dangling participle

Isn't that just the funniest term? Seriously though, typically when the button is depressed for the garage door to begin it's slow, creaky ascent to the top of the track, Drew will typically put a finger on it or just stand in awe of the huge door opening to reveal an entire driveway just waiting for the Power Ranger run to the grass. Today, however, he chose a different direction for me to witness... Let me set the stage.

Hands full, button pressed with the only free finger, walk to the car door, struggle to open it and keep my business balanced so that I could easily stack everything I needed to on the front seat without anything falling to the ground only to wind up in the puddle created by the condensation of the air conditioning - without anything falling to the front seat floorboard - without my purse slipping off my shoulder thus knocking my neatly arranged piles of "stuff" to the floorboard thus tipping my purse spilling the contents into the aforementioned water puddle. I was carefull, quickly arranging. Then you hear that weird tone "muuuuh..... mommma.... mmmmmm" ??? I was like... what the!

I turn and Drew is DANGLING FROM THE FREAKIN GARAGE DOOR!

Of course, the first words out of my mind "OH SH@#" I was hoping nothing was crushed or ??? caught or something. No, he'd just decided to hang onto the door and take a ride up. Of course, I rushed to his rescuse, making sure he's okay (a little scared, I could tell). Then trying to tell him how we don't do that, I burst into laughter. And I could NOT stop. It was laugh or cry. Adrenaline kicked in and me, not being an adrenaline junkie at all, just could NOT contain the laughter -- to the point of tears...so of course, he thinks this is hilarious now.... how DO you discipline a child that now thinks riding the garage door is entertainment for mom? Ugh...

At least he forgot what I'd said and just laughed... hopefully he wont do it again... I doubt I'll be that lucky (and I'm just thankful he's a skinny little runt and didn't break the stinkin garage door motor!)

Even if you don't like HIM...

the last sentence he says.... is AWESOME... I wholeheartedly agree. :)

Ted Nugent was recently intereviewed and asked his opinion of the 2nd Amendment - the right to bear arms...

and he delivered a wonderful monologue... watch here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_QjEL0uUgo

and his last sentence -- I don't like repeat offenders, I like dead offenders.

He's got a point there.

The Countdown is ON!

This is a photo of my BIG man 4 years ago at Disney World.... and it's literally going to be a whole new world for him now! I'm SO excited to take him back and let him not be terrified of every ride again. Note to any parent - do NOT take your child who just turned 4 to ride The Haunted Mansion as any ride from that point forward that requires you to move ultimately becomes scary and you just don't want to deal with it. :) Trying to coax someone onto "It's A Small World" just sucks the joy right out of it. :) I think Drew would probably headbut the ghost... Josh waited until he was done and then cried. Bad mommy.

So the countdown is on... we're so excited! T minus 16 days and counting. (What the "T" stands for I don't know but it sure sounds official huh?! :)

I'm having THE WORST time trying to locate shirts to fit. T-shirts are either fitted which means they like hug your underarms and rub them and make 'em itch or they're large and oversized. If you buy the nice form fitting ones in a larger size (because of having a larger than average bosom) the armholes are huge... I don't understand why women pay to be this size... I just don't get it at all. Then again, I don't understand a lot about things superficial but alas, not my job to figure out! :)

I've been busy in the scraproom and have some fun classes and projects coming up... I can't wait to work on some more. I need to scan in the ones I've created lately. I've had the bug (the SCRAPPIN bug) but.. the OTHER bug is still going around the house. Me.... then Josh.... now Drew... :( and my throat is starting to feel scratchy again. I hate the sick cycle. Hopefully doing a thorough cleaning of the house today will clear it up. (I can hope anyway).

Toodles

Godspeed your recovery Marlena

One of my best friends, Marlena Methner, is under the knife today to repair her broken ankle. Some idiot was leaving an apartment complex in a stolen car fleeing security and hit her head on because he was going the opposite way in traffic -- going northbound in southbound lanes. So please say a little prayer for her, the doctors and for her healing and recovery. If you could remember her husband Kevin and their daughter Melody too. I know her mom and dad would appreciate those too. :)

Marlena and I have been friends since elementary school... all through high school and now into adulthood and motherhood. She's one of my best friends and just has THE most wonderful demeanor and personality of anyone I know. So please lift them all up in prayer...

Specs

I am officially the librarian! I got new spectacles today (against my better frugal judgment) and while they're quite the librarian look.. I can see better (blech!) Again, gotta post some pictures! Geez

I got some great deals at Macy's today! Shop shop shop till you drop!

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On a side note -- today is 9/11... I am just beside myself with the fact that it WASNT a lead news story. Our country is so fast to forget the things that bring us together. I see flags flying today... the life of the patriots are so short lived... how soon we forget...

Always remember...

Basura pick up

Today was our Cub Scout Pack's community service event. I took my little scout to pick up trash along the designated clean up route our Pack had adopted. It was actually an enjoyable time although I didn't feel 100% still... I went from having food poisoning to feeling like I had strep throat to just a full blown cold. But, for the good of the Pack... we were there! I came back, picked up Drew-dles and off to the park we went. The City of Keller provided a hot dog lunch, the boys played on the playground and then we all walked along the creek bank searching for turtles. We found one HUGE alligator snapping turtle... I'm talking HUGE. I couldn't believe how big this tortuga was! Holy moses batman!

So, bring them home, let the little one nap, then off to pick up a birthday gift for a party Josh was attending later. I LOVE The Learning Express Toy Company in Southlake. It's FANTASTIC! We bought Josh some new Crocs with some new Jibbitz (sp?) to go in them. He bought himself a new gorilla Webkinz and I got two new puzzles for Drew. They wrapped up the gifts for his friend and off we went. Boy it's nap time for mommy too!

Grandparents Day

Josh had Grandparents Day at school today. His Mimi, Pop, Grandma and PawPaw all came. He was so proud. :) I hope to see some pictures of the day so I can share them with you too. :)