154. Watching old Doris Day, Rock Hudson movies with Mr. C. Ah, when the script and the situation made you laugh, without a laugh track! Old movies are like favorite old shoes. You can relax into them. And then the kids come down and want to know what you're laughing about.
155. Ordinary Days. I am in love with ordinary. We are all healthy. The kids are doing well. We make just enough to cover our needs. We have a home and three square meals. (Or - two square meals and cereal or toast or pizza, depending.) We have enough clothes. There are no major traumas in our life right now. Life isn't perfect, there are still bumps, but we are rolling along together comfortably enough at the moment. Especially after seeing all the devastation in Haiti, and knowing friends who have been going through major upheavals, I am grateful for ordinary.
156. Another exciting question. How tall is the sky? We researched this. Did you know that if you go more than 50 statute miles above the earth you are designated an astronaut? At about 75 miles up atmospheric effects begin to be felt on reentry, and 62 miles up is generally regarded as the boundary between earth and space. (at least according to wikipedia - the font of obscure knowledge.)
And - after you find that out - you are asked, but where does it start above our head? I don't know. Does it start at our feet? Where does it start to be called sky? hmmmm. Anyone? Anyone?
There have been other equally head scratching questions this week. I can't remember them all.
157. Dinosaurs. On my wall. As soon as I can find new batteries the camera will like I'll post some pictures. In the dining room, on the stairs, in the family room, we have dinosaurs. We have a T-Rex, a triceritops and a long neck. They are like the horse that Pippi Longstocking drew in school. There's no way they would fit on just one piece of paper. And the long neck could only find room on the stairs. There wasn't another free wall tall enough! Remember that tape? Lots and lots of tape.
and ps. The new picture on the header is from near Mr. C's parents' house.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
More Jokes
All right, all six of you who read my blog. You are terrible joke tellers. Not one? Really? So - I'll give you a few more.
153. More jokes.
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
Fsh.
What do you call a deer with no eyes?
(with a hillbilly accent) no i-deer.
And my new very favorite.
Why did Humpty-Dumpty have a great fall?
To make up for a lousy summer.
Pa-dum-pum!
Had some friends over for dinner the other night. It devolved into joke telling. We do like our bad jokes. And you CAN add your own. hint hint.
153. More jokes.
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
Fsh.
What do you call a deer with no eyes?
(with a hillbilly accent) no i-deer.
And my new very favorite.
Why did Humpty-Dumpty have a great fall?
To make up for a lousy summer.
Pa-dum-pum!
Had some friends over for dinner the other night. It devolved into joke telling. We do like our bad jokes. And you CAN add your own. hint hint.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Jokes
152. Jokes. I spent way too much time yesterday reading writing blogs. Getting all sorts of inspiration, but not doing what I should be doing, which is writing! But one agent site was having a contest (closed the day before I found it) that offered a critique as a prize for the best clean joke left in the comments. I'll share two or three that made me laugh out loud.
1. "Did you hear about the cow that jumped over the barbed wire fence?
An udder disaster!"
-Lance
I know. Corny. But my kids will like it. This next one made my day.
2. "A preacher was completing a temperance sermon; with great expression he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."
With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."
And then finally, he said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."
He sat down.
The song leader then stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, "For our closing song, let us sing Hymn # 365: "Shall We Gather at the River."
-Mary-Anna Fragen Stalnake
3. And Julie Page Morgan sent this one in saying her brother thought it was the best joke of 2009.
Two women were sitting together quietly.
I know. I know. A stereotype. But it still made me giggle.
Anyone out there have a family friendly joke or two that tickle your funny bone? Post them below!
1. "Did you hear about the cow that jumped over the barbed wire fence?
An udder disaster!"
-Lance
I know. Corny. But my kids will like it. This next one made my day.
2. "A preacher was completing a temperance sermon; with great expression he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."
With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."
And then finally, he said, "And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and throw it into the river."
He sat down.
The song leader then stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, "For our closing song, let us sing Hymn # 365: "Shall We Gather at the River."
-Mary-Anna Fragen Stalnake
3. And Julie Page Morgan sent this one in saying her brother thought it was the best joke of 2009.
Two women were sitting together quietly.
I know. I know. A stereotype. But it still made me giggle.
Anyone out there have a family friendly joke or two that tickle your funny bone? Post them below!
Clothing
150. Muddy Shoes. This weekend felt like spring! And the kids played and played outside. After they were done they had to stand on the back porch, leaning over the lawn, and scrape off their muddy shoes with spoons. It was so good to be outside.
151. Sunglasses. I needed them today. This
was the color of the sky. (I like the moon caught in the branches.) I took a picture to help me remember it when the next cold front rolls in later this week.
Today was so nice that the S-Train and I vacumned the car and joined the crowd at the car wash. Later we ran all the way to school to pick up the kids. (Me in jeans!) He set the pace and I kept up. He actually paced himself with breathing that sounded like Whuu- Haa Whuu-Haa. (I think he's set to coach his wife one day. Or run a marathon.) We felt so heathy and happy to have the sun shining down on our heads and that dazzling/beautiful/robin's egg/gorgeous blue sky above us. Oh what a sunny day in January can do!
151. Sunglasses. I needed them today. This
was the color of the sky. (I like the moon caught in the branches.) I took a picture to help me remember it when the next cold front rolls in later this week.
Today was so nice that the S-Train and I vacumned the car and joined the crowd at the car wash. Later we ran all the way to school to pick up the kids. (Me in jeans!) He set the pace and I kept up. He actually paced himself with breathing that sounded like Whuu- Haa Whuu-Haa. (I think he's set to coach his wife one day. Or run a marathon.) We felt so heathy and happy to have the sun shining down on our heads and that dazzling/beautiful/robin's egg/gorgeous blue sky above us. Oh what a sunny day in January can do!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Beautiful Sparkling Things
147. Primary. An amazing video today to help the kids learn a song. This is the power of technology used right. Friends helped from far away to make the video. It was very beautiful.
And Mr. C did a great sharing time for us. Name that tune to help us think of the ways we are loved by our Father in Heaven. It was great to sing a few songs that aren't sung so much any more. The adults enjoyed it as much as the kids. And singing with a group always feels so good. Mostly we talked about how we are given this amazing world to live on.
I think there is so much to discover and see that the more we learn about where we live the more fascinating it becomes. Could we ever learn the end of it?
148. Sparkling Birthday Tiaras. H gave it to me for my birthday. It's making the rounds. There are lots of January birthdays! We are having great celebrations. And a good friend of ours was a good sport when the children asked him if he would wear it for his birthday.
149. Hula Hoops. We have a new one at our house. It's blue and sparkly. The kids are already getting good at it. They are practicing getting it from one part of their body to another. Great fun!
And Mr. C did a great sharing time for us. Name that tune to help us think of the ways we are loved by our Father in Heaven. It was great to sing a few songs that aren't sung so much any more. The adults enjoyed it as much as the kids. And singing with a group always feels so good. Mostly we talked about how we are given this amazing world to live on.
I think there is so much to discover and see that the more we learn about where we live the more fascinating it becomes. Could we ever learn the end of it?
148. Sparkling Birthday Tiaras. H gave it to me for my birthday. It's making the rounds. There are lots of January birthdays! We are having great celebrations. And a good friend of ours was a good sport when the children asked him if he would wear it for his birthday.
149. Hula Hoops. We have a new one at our house. It's blue and sparkly. The kids are already getting good at it. They are practicing getting it from one part of their body to another. Great fun!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Outer Space and Inner Space
145. The Star Trek Movie. Mr. C and I watched the movie a little while ago. The scene where Kirk is having an allergic reaction while trying to warn the ship about a trap cracks me up every time I think of it. His hands are swollen up like surgeon balloon gloves, his tongue is going numb, and McCoy keeps shooting him in the neck with another medicine, saying things like, "Numb tongue? I can fix that!" Also - the hobbit as Scottie is very funny. Some great lines. "I like this ship! It's very exciting!"
146. Critique Group. Another meeting. More inspiration. We shared writing goals and voted on a name. We are now Kindred Scribes. Thanks for the name, D! Then we went over the last chapters in H's book. I'll share links when it gets published. It's a cute, funny book. When it comes out, you really should buy it for the middle grade kid in your life. H was so generous with her home and her time, and gave out extravagant prizes just for fun. (It needs to be her turn next!) It is really a terrific time to be together and inspire each other. I'm so blessed to know these sweet ladies!
146. Critique Group. Another meeting. More inspiration. We shared writing goals and voted on a name. We are now Kindred Scribes. Thanks for the name, D! Then we went over the last chapters in H's book. I'll share links when it gets published. It's a cute, funny book. When it comes out, you really should buy it for the middle grade kid in your life. H was so generous with her home and her time, and gave out extravagant prizes just for fun. (It needs to be her turn next!) It is really a terrific time to be together and inspire each other. I'm so blessed to know these sweet ladies!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Winter Productivity
The weatherman last night said he didn't think we'd see the sun for the REST OF THE WEEK. So I'm going to have to dig deep here people.
143. Taking Pictures. Even when we've hit the brown snow phase, there are cool pictures to be taken.
144. Productive Days. Yesterday we had a family project. Clean the basement. Then we had family home evening. (Yes, everyone got up late because of the holiday, and then keeping everyone going til the end - including myself - took the rest of the day.) The basement is done. Things are taken to Goodwill and there's only one giant box left to take away. The shelves look positively happy to be straightened up. I really should have taken before and after shots. It's very dramatic. Before - a thin thread to get back to the laundry. After - nothing in the middle of the floor.
We played scattergories for our game that night. The S-Train would write down as many words as he could think of to go with the letter rolled. He could write down 8-10 in the time allowed. I was very impressed.
143. Taking Pictures. Even when we've hit the brown snow phase, there are cool pictures to be taken.
144. Productive Days. Yesterday we had a family project. Clean the basement. Then we had family home evening. (Yes, everyone got up late because of the holiday, and then keeping everyone going til the end - including myself - took the rest of the day.) The basement is done. Things are taken to Goodwill and there's only one giant box left to take away. The shelves look positively happy to be straightened up. I really should have taken before and after shots. It's very dramatic. Before - a thin thread to get back to the laundry. After - nothing in the middle of the floor.
We played scattergories for our game that night. The S-Train would write down as many words as he could think of to go with the letter rolled. He could write down 8-10 in the time allowed. I was very impressed.
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