A Goo goog A ga ga.
I hear it is important to talk to the baby in the womb. I know that it helps development and probably helps to recognize you when the baby makes a debut.
As you can tell from my babbling and incoherency here I do not have much to say. I am not very good at conversation. I can never think of anything to say. It is strange because I do read, okay skim, and I like to listen to podcasts.
I know I need to do a better job of talking to Joy. This may be the only time she listens to me. I better take advantage of her being a captive audience.
This is a horrible attempt for me to have communication with the outside world. If you are reading this, you are more intelligent than me.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Come and go
Wendy and I were talking this morning. We do that from time to time. We were thinking about the employees at my work. I have been there longer than about half of them. I have only been there full time for five years, but a couple of years longer including part time.
If you think about it I have seen a lot of people come and go.
If you think about it I have seen a lot of people come and go.
It's the eighties ladies!
I don't think elderly women are attacking everyone, but I cannot be sure. In a few days the temperatures will be in the 80s. The heat will on and I am about to lose my cool. I am ready for the warm weather. I enjoy warmer temperatures.
I do not remember it getting so warm so early. Usually Easter is cool and rainy. According to the forecast it may be close to 90 on Good Friday. That would be a good Friday.
Hopefully this is shaping up to be a good week. Warmer temperatures. Payday on Wednesday. No work on Friday. Easter weekend.
I do not remember it getting so warm so early. Usually Easter is cool and rainy. According to the forecast it may be close to 90 on Good Friday. That would be a good Friday.
Hopefully this is shaping up to be a good week. Warmer temperatures. Payday on Wednesday. No work on Friday. Easter weekend.
Energize
Hello to all of you made of molecules. Who am I to say if they are in the right place?
This morning I am taking some time off work to go with Wendy to a doctor's appointment. If she wants she will tell you more about it. All I know is that she has to chug some solution that is supposed to taste horrible.
I know that I talk about being worn down a lot. These couple of days I have felt it more. I had quit my habit of passing out on the couch for a few days. Now it is back. I get tired around 6:18 every evening. Wendy and I have been going to bed earlier and I still feel tired. I used to could get up in the morning and actually do things. Now I get out of bed and feel like taking a nap. I have no idea how it will be when I have to function on a lot less sleep.
I guess if I do start to yawn a lot, throw some food my way.
This morning I am taking some time off work to go with Wendy to a doctor's appointment. If she wants she will tell you more about it. All I know is that she has to chug some solution that is supposed to taste horrible.
I know that I talk about being worn down a lot. These couple of days I have felt it more. I had quit my habit of passing out on the couch for a few days. Now it is back. I get tired around 6:18 every evening. Wendy and I have been going to bed earlier and I still feel tired. I used to could get up in the morning and actually do things. Now I get out of bed and feel like taking a nap. I have no idea how it will be when I have to function on a lot less sleep.
I guess if I do start to yawn a lot, throw some food my way.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Mow em down
Well it is getting to be that time. I need to begin mowing the grass again. I have not done it yet. I thought about it at least. Does that count for something? It always seems that parts of the yard grow faster than others. Then the other three fourths do not really grow.
At least I get some exercise. Sometimes I am such a push over. Other times I use a push mower.
At least I get some exercise. Sometimes I am such a push over. Other times I use a push mower.
Severe is near
Greetings to those who breathe the air.
Wendy and I noticed yesterday that the wind was pretty strong. It was blowing and shaking a lot of the trees. I could feel the gusts hitting the car on the drive home. As we were sitting around our house we saw the effects of the wind. Wendy and I wondered if there were any warnings. Wendy checked online and they was a tornado warning for our county.
During the night the rain started. It came down hard at certain points. I almost wondered about our skylights. At some point Wendy turned on the tv to check what was going on. The news had extended the warning. I did notice that the rain slacked off right after she turned on the tv. Then it started up again.
I am glad that we did not lose power. Looking at the forecast it does look like a wet day. I am thankful we did not get the damage some places received.
Wendy and I noticed yesterday that the wind was pretty strong. It was blowing and shaking a lot of the trees. I could feel the gusts hitting the car on the drive home. As we were sitting around our house we saw the effects of the wind. Wendy and I wondered if there were any warnings. Wendy checked online and they was a tornado warning for our county.
During the night the rain started. It came down hard at certain points. I almost wondered about our skylights. At some point Wendy turned on the tv to check what was going on. The news had extended the warning. I did notice that the rain slacked off right after she turned on the tv. Then it started up again.
I am glad that we did not lose power. Looking at the forecast it does look like a wet day. I am thankful we did not get the damage some places received.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Weekend finally...but now over.
I know you thought you had heard the last of me. Not quite.
Wendy and I have had a busy end of week and weekend. It has been pretty productive.
Thursday night through Sunday we were house and animal sitting for some friends. It is usually good to get away. We do not have internet access at their house. We are out of the loop.
I do not remember Friday at all. Which I guess is good. Then Saturday was busy. We updated and downgraded our phones. We are no longer Blackberry users. We have just generic phones. Although they do slide out with a Qwerty keyboard. I think Wendy really likes the phone. I already like the bill. It is much cheaper than our previous bill. We did not use the internet enough on the phone to warrant the expense. Now we can save the extra money or use it for another bill. After that we met a friend for Wendy to do some clothes shopping. She found one outfit and still has money leftover to get another outfit. Saturday night we watched "The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons." It was okay, but long. Fortunately, for our bodies Friday night we went to bed very early.
Sunday, which I guess is today, was another busy day. It is Wendy's mother's birthday. Plus her church was honoring her for 25 years teaching Sunday School. So they wanted the family there. Wendy and I surprised her mother by attending. It was pretty nice and the food was good.
I am ready for the week to be over. It will be the end of March, plus we do not have to work Friday.
Wendy and I have had a busy end of week and weekend. It has been pretty productive.
Thursday night through Sunday we were house and animal sitting for some friends. It is usually good to get away. We do not have internet access at their house. We are out of the loop.
I do not remember Friday at all. Which I guess is good. Then Saturday was busy. We updated and downgraded our phones. We are no longer Blackberry users. We have just generic phones. Although they do slide out with a Qwerty keyboard. I think Wendy really likes the phone. I already like the bill. It is much cheaper than our previous bill. We did not use the internet enough on the phone to warrant the expense. Now we can save the extra money or use it for another bill. After that we met a friend for Wendy to do some clothes shopping. She found one outfit and still has money leftover to get another outfit. Saturday night we watched "The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons." It was okay, but long. Fortunately, for our bodies Friday night we went to bed very early.
Sunday, which I guess is today, was another busy day. It is Wendy's mother's birthday. Plus her church was honoring her for 25 years teaching Sunday School. So they wanted the family there. Wendy and I surprised her mother by attending. It was pretty nice and the food was good.
I am ready for the week to be over. It will be the end of March, plus we do not have to work Friday.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Feeling a little short
Greetings people with nothing up their sleeves.
I think I will try to wear short sleeves today. The thing that gets me is the cool temps in the morning and then it is warm in the afternoon. Well at least for today. It is supposed to be cool all weekend. I guess I should take advantage of the warm weather as I can.
I really wish today was Friday. I do not like why March is crawling. I am ready for next week. You cannot beat payday and a day off in the same week.
I think I will try to wear short sleeves today. The thing that gets me is the cool temps in the morning and then it is warm in the afternoon. Well at least for today. It is supposed to be cool all weekend. I guess I should take advantage of the warm weather as I can.
I really wish today was Friday. I do not like why March is crawling. I am ready for next week. You cannot beat payday and a day off in the same week.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Snuggle with the hand that feeds you
Better to have hand to mouth than foot in mouth.
One of our cats, Metro, has been snuggling with us recently. He will stare at us for a few minutes and then jump in our lap. He will lie down with Wendy before bedtime. As I am typing on the computer he will nose his way to the keyboard. This is the cat that used to randomly bite us. He has calmed down a lot.
Okay it is mainly because he is hungry. He knows when it is getting close to feeding time and we off course are sitting there. He is the dinnertime alarm clock.
In a completely unrelated event-What is going on with the weather? It is supposed to be cooler and wet over the weekend. I guess we need to take over the rest of the week and work the weekend. Or maybe not.
At least if the weather is bad, you have animals to keep you entertained.
One of our cats, Metro, has been snuggling with us recently. He will stare at us for a few minutes and then jump in our lap. He will lie down with Wendy before bedtime. As I am typing on the computer he will nose his way to the keyboard. This is the cat that used to randomly bite us. He has calmed down a lot.
Okay it is mainly because he is hungry. He knows when it is getting close to feeding time and we off course are sitting there. He is the dinnertime alarm clock.
In a completely unrelated event-What is going on with the weather? It is supposed to be cooler and wet over the weekend. I guess we need to take over the rest of the week and work the weekend. Or maybe not.
At least if the weather is bad, you have animals to keep you entertained.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
March is more like walking
Dear March winds,
I wish you would blow on through. It feels like this is such a long month. And we still have to go into next week. I think I am ready for April because of the day off. It will be good to get a break from work. Plus I am hoping for the nice weather. I am not looking forward to the weeds growing in my yard. They are already here.
Plus there are more exciting things happen later than now.
I wish you would blow on through. It feels like this is such a long month. And we still have to go into next week. I think I am ready for April because of the day off. It will be good to get a break from work. Plus I am hoping for the nice weather. I am not looking forward to the weeds growing in my yard. They are already here.
Plus there are more exciting things happen later than now.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Health me please
Well I have no idea what the future holds.
I do hope that tomorrow is a better day than today was. Everything I touched today turned out wrong. It is a completely frustrating day.
With the new passage of health care bill I can get a better premium with Dr. Death.
I do hope that tomorrow is a better day than today was. Everything I touched today turned out wrong. It is a completely frustrating day.
With the new passage of health care bill I can get a better premium with Dr. Death.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Room to breathe
Hey space savers.
Yesterday was a productive day. We started to straighten up the extra bedroom which had become a junk room. We already had a bunch of old things that we were going to get rid off. The boxes were sitting in the floor taking up a lot of room. You could not even walk around in the room. Wendy was off work Friday so she had cleaned up some. So we finished going through the things laying around.
Then we ended up going through my closet. Wendy and I got rid of several old shirts and pants. I was surprised how many clothes I had and do not wear. It still feels like I have a bunch of clothes in the closet. I had two previous bags to get rid of from a clean up last year.
So we made our way to the local thrift shop to drop off our former belongings. It was a pretty big give a way. It was about six bags and four boxes. Mainly clothes and miscellaneous items. It is amazing what we had collected over the years.
The room is for the most part clean. At least everything is out of the floor. I think it will always be a work in progress.
After dropping off the materials we went grocery shopping. We had nothing in the house to eat. Now we have a few things to munch on. Then we came back to finish straightening the room.
We also went to contemporary worship service at our church last night. It was pretty good. Then we came home to watch Seven Ponds. The movie was pretty strange. For me it was a little hard to get into. It is a pretty depressing movie with a few happy parts. It is amazing to me that Will Smith plays characters who are so versatile. One minute is doing action scenes and the next minute is a genius. I guess it is all in the script.
Yesterday was a productive day. We started to straighten up the extra bedroom which had become a junk room. We already had a bunch of old things that we were going to get rid off. The boxes were sitting in the floor taking up a lot of room. You could not even walk around in the room. Wendy was off work Friday so she had cleaned up some. So we finished going through the things laying around.
Then we ended up going through my closet. Wendy and I got rid of several old shirts and pants. I was surprised how many clothes I had and do not wear. It still feels like I have a bunch of clothes in the closet. I had two previous bags to get rid of from a clean up last year.
So we made our way to the local thrift shop to drop off our former belongings. It was a pretty big give a way. It was about six bags and four boxes. Mainly clothes and miscellaneous items. It is amazing what we had collected over the years.
The room is for the most part clean. At least everything is out of the floor. I think it will always be a work in progress.
After dropping off the materials we went grocery shopping. We had nothing in the house to eat. Now we have a few things to munch on. Then we came back to finish straightening the room.
We also went to contemporary worship service at our church last night. It was pretty good. Then we came home to watch Seven Ponds. The movie was pretty strange. For me it was a little hard to get into. It is a pretty depressing movie with a few happy parts. It is amazing to me that Will Smith plays characters who are so versatile. One minute is doing action scenes and the next minute is a genius. I guess it is all in the script.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Priced to move
Greetings to those with taste.
This week it seems that restaurants are trying to maximize there customers. You may know what I am talking about. IHOP and Denny's have had cheap specials in the past hoping to draw people in. Most people will buy something else instead of the special.
The other day Jimmy Johns was having a dollar sub. The sub was pretty big. So looking for a deal Wendy and I went. We found a crowd. The line did move fast and we got out food. We both got sandwiches. Wendy bought a drink and I bought chips. We both paid two dollars. I am thinking that with the line out the door for most of the afternoon they made money or at least broke even. If you have ten people buying one dollar subs compared to one person buying a five dollar sub.
Cici's pizza is dropping their buffet price for a few days. It is back to the price when they first opened. So last night Wendy and I went for dinner. The crowd was not too bad. When we first got to the restaurant, there was not much pizza on the buffet. It had pretty much been wiped clean. I was thinking if you are going to have a promotion of a cheap buffet at least keep it filled so people do not have to wait in line. Fortunately, they did a better job later that night. It must have also been two for the price of one night because we saw about eight pregnant women there.
Rita's Italian Ice is doing a promotion also. We will be there today. I will let you know how it goes.
It is good to get more food for less.
This week it seems that restaurants are trying to maximize there customers. You may know what I am talking about. IHOP and Denny's have had cheap specials in the past hoping to draw people in. Most people will buy something else instead of the special.
The other day Jimmy Johns was having a dollar sub. The sub was pretty big. So looking for a deal Wendy and I went. We found a crowd. The line did move fast and we got out food. We both got sandwiches. Wendy bought a drink and I bought chips. We both paid two dollars. I am thinking that with the line out the door for most of the afternoon they made money or at least broke even. If you have ten people buying one dollar subs compared to one person buying a five dollar sub.
Cici's pizza is dropping their buffet price for a few days. It is back to the price when they first opened. So last night Wendy and I went for dinner. The crowd was not too bad. When we first got to the restaurant, there was not much pizza on the buffet. It had pretty much been wiped clean. I was thinking if you are going to have a promotion of a cheap buffet at least keep it filled so people do not have to wait in line. Fortunately, they did a better job later that night. It must have also been two for the price of one night because we saw about eight pregnant women there.
Rita's Italian Ice is doing a promotion also. We will be there today. I will let you know how it goes.
It is good to get more food for less.
Friday, March 19, 2010
At last
Greetings to those in the human race.
It has been a long week. I am glad it is Friday. I do not think we have anything planned this weekend. We will probably clean up a guest room which became a junk room. Hopefully we will find some things to give away. Most of it we do not want. Plus we need the room. We have not looked at it in years anyway. Only to say, "We still have that."
Wendy gets to enjoy some needed time off today. I would join her, but all the jobs I have been working on this week need to be done today. Of course the materials are coming in today. I think Friday is sometimes the new Monday.
According to the forecast it is supposed to be nice. I am glad for the people who have outside plans. Most of the time I sit around the house. At least it will be naturally comfortable in the house, hopefully.
It has been a long week. I am glad it is Friday. I do not think we have anything planned this weekend. We will probably clean up a guest room which became a junk room. Hopefully we will find some things to give away. Most of it we do not want. Plus we need the room. We have not looked at it in years anyway. Only to say, "We still have that."
Wendy gets to enjoy some needed time off today. I would join her, but all the jobs I have been working on this week need to be done today. Of course the materials are coming in today. I think Friday is sometimes the new Monday.
According to the forecast it is supposed to be nice. I am glad for the people who have outside plans. Most of the time I sit around the house. At least it will be naturally comfortable in the house, hopefully.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Alive and kicking
Hello to all with feats of strength.
Joy is doing well. According to Wendy she is kicking like an all star. I have even felt her movement. Wendy loves to lie in bed at night and watch Joy's progress. I will be just about asleep and Wendy will ask, "Did you see that?" I did happen to see movement last night.
It is interesting to hear from other moms about mannerisms that the babies have. Then they say, "Oh, that is what was going on." It will be interesting to see in a couple of months what Joy has been doing.
Joy is doing well. According to Wendy she is kicking like an all star. I have even felt her movement. Wendy loves to lie in bed at night and watch Joy's progress. I will be just about asleep and Wendy will ask, "Did you see that?" I did happen to see movement last night.
It is interesting to hear from other moms about mannerisms that the babies have. Then they say, "Oh, that is what was going on." It will be interesting to see in a couple of months what Joy has been doing.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Shaken not stirred
Greetings to those who see the glass full.
It may be full of the particles leftover from you mixed in. I can never completely dissolve packet mixes that I put into my liquids. Every time I put a packet of mix into my drink I stir. I think I get everything mixed well. Then I finish the drink and on the bottom of the cup is clumps. Most of the time it happens with hot chocolate. It always happens with a powder mix that Wendy has.
Sometimes I can turn up the cup and the clumps will slide. Other times I can tap on the cup and it will loosen. Every once and awhile I will poke at the residue with my finger. I usually try to get it all. Even though it is basically powder. They say it is good to the last drop. I always wonder how the last drop is supposed to taste then.
There is a cup-le things to get you going today.
It may be full of the particles leftover from you mixed in. I can never completely dissolve packet mixes that I put into my liquids. Every time I put a packet of mix into my drink I stir. I think I get everything mixed well. Then I finish the drink and on the bottom of the cup is clumps. Most of the time it happens with hot chocolate. It always happens with a powder mix that Wendy has.
Sometimes I can turn up the cup and the clumps will slide. Other times I can tap on the cup and it will loosen. Every once and awhile I will poke at the residue with my finger. I usually try to get it all. Even though it is basically powder. They say it is good to the last drop. I always wonder how the last drop is supposed to taste then.
There is a cup-le things to get you going today.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
They call it a plan
Hello to all with your listening ears.
Wendy and I are talking about changing our cell phone service. We are only about a year and a half, if that into our current plan. We want something a little cheaper. We use some of the services our phone and plan provides, but not enough to warrant the current cost.
Yesterday afternoon Wendy was on our carrier site and saw that one could change the plan with change of contract. So last night we thought we would give it a try. We look around on the site. We choose the button to change plan. We wait. For some reason it was so slow. Then we it finally loaded there were only three plans.
We did find a family plan that looked to suit our needs and it would save our money. For some reason they wanted us to update our phones. We were not sure what that meant. The phones they showed us were well over 200 dollars and into the 400s. So to save 30 dollars we would have to shell out 200?
I guess we will have to go into the store. I hope it will be a better experience than the website. We did not want to get abused why we do not like our current plan. However, the lack of personal interaction did not help us this time. A couple of times we have gone into a cell phone store we have not had the best customer service. I guess you could say they were trying to phone it in.
Wendy and I are talking about changing our cell phone service. We are only about a year and a half, if that into our current plan. We want something a little cheaper. We use some of the services our phone and plan provides, but not enough to warrant the current cost.
Yesterday afternoon Wendy was on our carrier site and saw that one could change the plan with change of contract. So last night we thought we would give it a try. We look around on the site. We choose the button to change plan. We wait. For some reason it was so slow. Then we it finally loaded there were only three plans.
We did find a family plan that looked to suit our needs and it would save our money. For some reason they wanted us to update our phones. We were not sure what that meant. The phones they showed us were well over 200 dollars and into the 400s. So to save 30 dollars we would have to shell out 200?
I guess we will have to go into the store. I hope it will be a better experience than the website. We did not want to get abused why we do not like our current plan. However, the lack of personal interaction did not help us this time. A couple of times we have gone into a cell phone store we have not had the best customer service. I guess you could say they were trying to phone it in.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Why the long face?
Greetings gassy ones.
I noticed coming home from work that fuel prices are increasing. Last Friday I had to tank up so I went by a fuel station that is usually cheap. But to my horror it was one penny more than a gas station I passed closer to my house. I put in my little bit of money and went to work. Then that afternoon I was driving home from work and the gas price was nine cents cheaper. Today it started with its normal price and by the end of the day was close to what it was Friday. Why is it playing yo-yo with the price and my emotions?
Cars are a lot of trouble. I should get a bicycle. They seem expensive, but think of the money saved after a month or two. The only thing is they are not great for carrying things. Plus you have to pedal. As I learned watching the Amazing Race, I could get a horse. Hay, neeiighbor! I wonder if they eat grass or just poop in it. That way I could get rid of my lawn mower.
Just horsing around with some ideas. Maybe it will keep my emotions stable.
I noticed coming home from work that fuel prices are increasing. Last Friday I had to tank up so I went by a fuel station that is usually cheap. But to my horror it was one penny more than a gas station I passed closer to my house. I put in my little bit of money and went to work. Then that afternoon I was driving home from work and the gas price was nine cents cheaper. Today it started with its normal price and by the end of the day was close to what it was Friday. Why is it playing yo-yo with the price and my emotions?
Cars are a lot of trouble. I should get a bicycle. They seem expensive, but think of the money saved after a month or two. The only thing is they are not great for carrying things. Plus you have to pedal. As I learned watching the Amazing Race, I could get a horse. Hay, neeiighbor! I wonder if they eat grass or just poop in it. That way I could get rid of my lawn mower.
Just horsing around with some ideas. Maybe it will keep my emotions stable.
Hourly employee
Well it is time for another one.
Over the weekend we went through daylight savings time. It was the spring forward. I guess you think about it as completing tasks an hour earlier. Since it hits around 2 or 3 am most people think about the hour of sleep they have lost.
The good thing is the longer daylight. It will be nice for it not to get dark until later. Not that I go out much at night.
Over the weekend we went through daylight savings time. It was the spring forward. I guess you think about it as completing tasks an hour earlier. Since it hits around 2 or 3 am most people think about the hour of sleep they have lost.
The good thing is the longer daylight. It will be nice for it not to get dark until later. Not that I go out much at night.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Good enough to eat twice
Salutations stuff,
Wendy and I had pretty good weekend food wise. Earlier in the week work had a bunch of activities. So of course there was free food. I was able to snag some leftovers and bring some goodies home to Wendy. It made a couple of good anniversary presents, though I doubt Wendy saw them as that. I brought home a large pan of fettuccine alfredo. Apparently the caters brought way more than needed. The building was begging people to take some home. Wendy and I have eaten a couple of meals off it and have not made a dent.
Then of course was the barbecue dinner at church Friday. I helped a little bit with the cleanup. So I was able to score some dessert and a carton of potatoes. We also took home some of the cake from the baby shower the other day.
I think we will be set for awhile on the food front. How is it that the desserts get eaten faster than the other food items?
Wendy and I had pretty good weekend food wise. Earlier in the week work had a bunch of activities. So of course there was free food. I was able to snag some leftovers and bring some goodies home to Wendy. It made a couple of good anniversary presents, though I doubt Wendy saw them as that. I brought home a large pan of fettuccine alfredo. Apparently the caters brought way more than needed. The building was begging people to take some home. Wendy and I have eaten a couple of meals off it and have not made a dent.
Then of course was the barbecue dinner at church Friday. I helped a little bit with the cleanup. So I was able to score some dessert and a carton of potatoes. We also took home some of the cake from the baby shower the other day.
I think we will be set for awhile on the food front. How is it that the desserts get eaten faster than the other food items?
Tickled pink
Hello girls and guys.
Yesterday our church had a dual shower for us and another pregnant couple in our Sunday School class. That was one of the many activities that the church had going on this weekend. I think it was possible that with everything going on some people of the church could have been 48 hours.
The shower was very nice. It was pretty well attended. We had no idea what to expect. We were almost late because we took a late afternoon nap. There were the mints, veggie trays, crackers and pimento cheese. Of course there was cake and punch. The women of our Sunday School class did a great job. We found out later they had been there most of the afternoon.
I am sure you are interested in the presents. Well I am also. It is apparently a tradition at the church for the gifts to be placed in a crib during the baby shower. That was pretty neat to see a crib full of gifts. We received diapers, blankets, onesies, outfits, lotions, and other baby memorabilia. I cannot even tell you want some of it is. I hope Wendy knows what it is and the use for it. I can tell you it is greatly appreciated.
There was a party game of guess the flavor of the baby food. There were seven jars of baby food with the label peeled off. The winner received a basket of items made in North Carolina.
It was a great kickoff for the shower season.
Yesterday our church had a dual shower for us and another pregnant couple in our Sunday School class. That was one of the many activities that the church had going on this weekend. I think it was possible that with everything going on some people of the church could have been 48 hours.
The shower was very nice. It was pretty well attended. We had no idea what to expect. We were almost late because we took a late afternoon nap. There were the mints, veggie trays, crackers and pimento cheese. Of course there was cake and punch. The women of our Sunday School class did a great job. We found out later they had been there most of the afternoon.
I am sure you are interested in the presents. Well I am also. It is apparently a tradition at the church for the gifts to be placed in a crib during the baby shower. That was pretty neat to see a crib full of gifts. We received diapers, blankets, onesies, outfits, lotions, and other baby memorabilia. I cannot even tell you want some of it is. I hope Wendy knows what it is and the use for it. I can tell you it is greatly appreciated.
There was a party game of guess the flavor of the baby food. There were seven jars of baby food with the label peeled off. The winner received a basket of items made in North Carolina.
It was a great kickoff for the shower season.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Shower the people you love
I suppose that would be us.
Today is going to be a busy day for us. Wendy has a haircut appointment in the morning, errands to run, and a baby shower in the afternoon. It does seem that everything happens at the same time. There is no in between. We sit around the house bored or we are gone all weekend.
The church is hosting a baby shower for us. Any gift we get is a gift we do not have to buy. Plus I guess there will be little cakes to eat.
I am glad it is Saturday. Sunday will be a day of rest though.
Today is going to be a busy day for us. Wendy has a haircut appointment in the morning, errands to run, and a baby shower in the afternoon. It does seem that everything happens at the same time. There is no in between. We sit around the house bored or we are gone all weekend.
The church is hosting a baby shower for us. Any gift we get is a gift we do not have to buy. Plus I guess there will be little cakes to eat.
I am glad it is Saturday. Sunday will be a day of rest though.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Out in the field
Hello Friday feelers
Wendy and I watched the movie "Cloverfield" last night. Yes, there was material on this disc. I am still not sure if that was good or not. The movie was bizarre. I could not really make sense of it. It was on of those thrillers that throws action at you but not much plot. I think it was meant to take a look back at what happened. However, I am the one saying what happened.
I have no idea why it was called "Cloverfield". Did the alien destroy just New York? How many aliens were there? I am not a big fan of movies where they do not wrap everything up. I guess I like everything explained to me.
There have been a lot of movies where the plot is that the viewer is watching what happened to the characters after they died. I guess if you think about it that is the same thing as a book.
The good news about this movie is it was only an hour thirty. A little bit of a time waster. It did the one camera action like one of the characters was filming a movie. I guess it was a nice camera, but it would blank out at random times.
If you are reading this then it probably got posted.
Wendy and I watched the movie "Cloverfield" last night. Yes, there was material on this disc. I am still not sure if that was good or not. The movie was bizarre. I could not really make sense of it. It was on of those thrillers that throws action at you but not much plot. I think it was meant to take a look back at what happened. However, I am the one saying what happened.
I have no idea why it was called "Cloverfield". Did the alien destroy just New York? How many aliens were there? I am not a big fan of movies where they do not wrap everything up. I guess I like everything explained to me.
There have been a lot of movies where the plot is that the viewer is watching what happened to the characters after they died. I guess if you think about it that is the same thing as a book.
The good news about this movie is it was only an hour thirty. A little bit of a time waster. It did the one camera action like one of the characters was filming a movie. I guess it was a nice camera, but it would blank out at random times.
If you are reading this then it probably got posted.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
The rain reigns
Well it looks like we might be soggy bottom boys. I saw that rain is projected in the forecast through Saturday. The good news is that the temperature will be warm. Is that fog in my head or is it outside?
Wendy and I watched the movie "Precious" last night. It was an okay movie. The main character went through a lot. I cannot remember how it ended. I think I say it was based on a true story. That is the way life usually is. You go through life and face struggles. Things for the most part work out. However, you are not exactly sure how.
I am not sure if I mentioned this or not, but the other night Wendy and tried to watch "Cloverfield." However, the disc was blank. I put in the movie and the counter started, but nothing on the screen. Not even the menu or previews. I have never seen that before. We are supposed to get the movie again today. Hopefully we will see what happens.
Wendy and I watched the movie "Precious" last night. It was an okay movie. The main character went through a lot. I cannot remember how it ended. I think I say it was based on a true story. That is the way life usually is. You go through life and face struggles. Things for the most part work out. However, you are not exactly sure how.
I am not sure if I mentioned this or not, but the other night Wendy and tried to watch "Cloverfield." However, the disc was blank. I put in the movie and the counter started, but nothing on the screen. Not even the menu or previews. I have never seen that before. We are supposed to get the movie again today. Hopefully we will see what happens.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Three-dom
Years ago, it was three, Wendy and I were married. It has been my best decision in my three decades.
Wendy is helping me to improve. No matter have much screaming and sleeping I do. Who knows what I would be doing without her? Probably even less than I am now.
I know that I am not the easiest person to live with, but Wendy does a great job at putting up with me. I should show Wendy more that I love her. At least I have the rest of my life.
I love you Wendy. Here is to many more years together.
Wendy is helping me to improve. No matter have much screaming and sleeping I do. Who knows what I would be doing without her? Probably even less than I am now.
I know that I am not the easiest person to live with, but Wendy does a great job at putting up with me. I should show Wendy more that I love her. At least I have the rest of my life.
I love you Wendy. Here is to many more years together.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Road is paved good intentions
Greetings visitors to our streets.
After four months the streets are finally paved. A paving company came something in November to work on the streets in our neighborhood. However, the streets required more care than at first thought. There were not only cracks, but apparently the curbs needed attention. The crew would come out for a day. Then it would rain for two days. Imagine the process until our frigid winter. Then we did not see the paving crew for 3 months.
We did see evidence of their work. The potholes were raised about the road. Something to avoid. There were barrels in the middle of the street. Something to avoid. Along with the cars parked on the side of the street.
We had no idea what was going on. There was not much communication. Finally about a month ago we received a letter saying the paving company would come out sometime. They needed dry weather and highs above 50 degrees. Of course we did not have this. Then last week on the mailbox was a letter saying the paving company would be back to finish the job.
Today was that day. The streets are paved and clear. It is safe to drive again. Well maybe.
After four months the streets are finally paved. A paving company came something in November to work on the streets in our neighborhood. However, the streets required more care than at first thought. There were not only cracks, but apparently the curbs needed attention. The crew would come out for a day. Then it would rain for two days. Imagine the process until our frigid winter. Then we did not see the paving crew for 3 months.
We did see evidence of their work. The potholes were raised about the road. Something to avoid. There were barrels in the middle of the street. Something to avoid. Along with the cars parked on the side of the street.
We had no idea what was going on. There was not much communication. Finally about a month ago we received a letter saying the paving company would come out sometime. They needed dry weather and highs above 50 degrees. Of course we did not have this. Then last week on the mailbox was a letter saying the paving company would be back to finish the job.
Today was that day. The streets are paved and clear. It is safe to drive again. Well maybe.
It is a reel mystery...until the last five minutes
Hold your questions until the end. I know they squirm which makes it difficult.
Sometimes I will read or watch a mystery series. I usually just sit back and enjoy the show. I can never really tell who the culprit is. They often throw in characters just to make you wonder if that is the villain. Then in the last bit of the show the main characters resolve the situation or find out who committed the crime. That is the beauty of editing. You can condense a lot of work into a brief amount of time.
It seems these shows always have the same themes.
The main character gets some realization by talking to a friend or family member. Take "House" for example. I wonder consider that a medical mystery show at least. He talks to Wilson and figures out the missing connection. I guess the lesson there is if you cannot be great, have great friends. Inspiration is one of those moments. You are stuck on something and all of sudden you have your answer.
Another scene one always sees in the legal dramas is the breakdown. The culprit has gone all show without any remorse or emotion. Then in the last five minutes of the show the trail is getting warm. The investigator makes one statement then the accused breaks down. Usually it is an angry diatribe how the person was jealous or felt cheated. It always ends in "I didn't mean to kill him!"
I am glad that the shows wrap up after an hour. That way you get to see a new guest star next week.
Sometimes I will read or watch a mystery series. I usually just sit back and enjoy the show. I can never really tell who the culprit is. They often throw in characters just to make you wonder if that is the villain. Then in the last bit of the show the main characters resolve the situation or find out who committed the crime. That is the beauty of editing. You can condense a lot of work into a brief amount of time.
It seems these shows always have the same themes.
The main character gets some realization by talking to a friend or family member. Take "House" for example. I wonder consider that a medical mystery show at least. He talks to Wilson and figures out the missing connection. I guess the lesson there is if you cannot be great, have great friends. Inspiration is one of those moments. You are stuck on something and all of sudden you have your answer.
Another scene one always sees in the legal dramas is the breakdown. The culprit has gone all show without any remorse or emotion. Then in the last five minutes of the show the trail is getting warm. The investigator makes one statement then the accused breaks down. Usually it is an angry diatribe how the person was jealous or felt cheated. It always ends in "I didn't mean to kill him!"
I am glad that the shows wrap up after an hour. That way you get to see a new guest star next week.
Waking up is easy to do
It is getting out of bed that is the hard part.
Greetings bed bugs.
I know a lot of people think about sleep. I would like to go back to sleep right now. Fortunately, I do not toss and turn to wake myself up during the night. However, in the early hours of the morning I do wake up. Sometimes I will go back to sleep. I know it is time to get up when I try to go back to sleep only to look at the clock fifteen minutes later.
Sleep time is strange. Sometimes it seems like you slept several hours, but it has only been 30 minutes. Other times you think it has been a few minutes, but hours have past.
I do not know how I will be when forced to operate on a few hours of sleep. I have never by one to thrive on an all-nighter. I feel like I walk around like a zombie anyway. Drains.
Well it is time for my sleep study. The best way is with my eyes closed.
Greetings bed bugs.
I know a lot of people think about sleep. I would like to go back to sleep right now. Fortunately, I do not toss and turn to wake myself up during the night. However, in the early hours of the morning I do wake up. Sometimes I will go back to sleep. I know it is time to get up when I try to go back to sleep only to look at the clock fifteen minutes later.
Sleep time is strange. Sometimes it seems like you slept several hours, but it has only been 30 minutes. Other times you think it has been a few minutes, but hours have past.
I do not know how I will be when forced to operate on a few hours of sleep. I have never by one to thrive on an all-nighter. I feel like I walk around like a zombie anyway. Drains.
Well it is time for my sleep study. The best way is with my eyes closed.
Monday, March 08, 2010
Miss communicate
Dear somebody else.
I do not understand why other people try to get involved in conversations. I am probably guilty of it myself. If there is a problem then 9 times out 10 more people get involved than need be. Either someone brings a person in to solve the problem, which can be a benefit. Or the person brings in another person so the first person does not have to do anything. That is the scenario that I see most often. Or at least how I get sucked into things. Most people will make me the intermediary. Then I have to report to both parties when they could just talk to themselves. Oh well at least it is a chance for me to practice the English language.
Today was a day. I had a frustrating time a work dealing with a machine. I am stupid enough to try and kill myself to make something work. I know I should take a break before I break something. Knowing something and doing something are two different things.
At least one part is over. I am not sure which part though.
I do not understand why other people try to get involved in conversations. I am probably guilty of it myself. If there is a problem then 9 times out 10 more people get involved than need be. Either someone brings a person in to solve the problem, which can be a benefit. Or the person brings in another person so the first person does not have to do anything. That is the scenario that I see most often. Or at least how I get sucked into things. Most people will make me the intermediary. Then I have to report to both parties when they could just talk to themselves. Oh well at least it is a chance for me to practice the English language.
Today was a day. I had a frustrating time a work dealing with a machine. I am stupid enough to try and kill myself to make something work. I know I should take a break before I break something. Knowing something and doing something are two different things.
At least one part is over. I am not sure which part though.
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Doing my warmups
It is finally happening. The temperatures are catching up with the season. I saw in the five day forecast that we are supposed to be in the low to mid 60s for the highs all week. The plus side is that the lows will be out of the 30s or 20s.
I think it will take my body time to adjust to wearing a short sleeve shirt. I have been wearing long sleeves and most of the days a sweater.
Like Glenn Frey once sang..."The heat is on"
I think it will take my body time to adjust to wearing a short sleeve shirt. I have been wearing long sleeves and most of the days a sweater.
Like Glenn Frey once sang..."The heat is on"
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Baby, I am tired
Greetings crybabies.
Well the nursery is a few steps closer to being completed. Now we just need the baby. That will be a few moths though.
Wendy's parents came into town with the crib in the truck. Wendy's dad and I put together the crib. It only took us a little bit of time. However, it took longer than I thought. We had to turn around a few things, but it is up now. Her dad also hung up the valance in Joy's room.
If putting together things for the baby is this hard now then I am in trouble. I know the toys and things only get more completed. Hopefully the dad gene will come through when I am a dad. It seems that most dads know how to fix everything and moms give the best advice.
Who knows what kind of father I will be? Only Joy will know in about 30 or more years.
Oh yeah, we did lunch at K&S cafeteria. It was good. I was the only one who did not get turkey and dressing. Then I went with Wendy's dad to a train store. He loves model trains. That store was expensive. I saw model trains for about 300 dollars. They will choo-choo through your money. Wendy and her mom went shopping. Wendy's mom bought us a mattress for the crib. Now the crib has the mattress and the bedding set is in the crib.
Joy we are ready. Well, for the most part.
Well the nursery is a few steps closer to being completed. Now we just need the baby. That will be a few moths though.
Wendy's parents came into town with the crib in the truck. Wendy's dad and I put together the crib. It only took us a little bit of time. However, it took longer than I thought. We had to turn around a few things, but it is up now. Her dad also hung up the valance in Joy's room.
If putting together things for the baby is this hard now then I am in trouble. I know the toys and things only get more completed. Hopefully the dad gene will come through when I am a dad. It seems that most dads know how to fix everything and moms give the best advice.
Who knows what kind of father I will be? Only Joy will know in about 30 or more years.
Oh yeah, we did lunch at K&S cafeteria. It was good. I was the only one who did not get turkey and dressing. Then I went with Wendy's dad to a train store. He loves model trains. That store was expensive. I saw model trains for about 300 dollars. They will choo-choo through your money. Wendy and her mom went shopping. Wendy's mom bought us a mattress for the crib. Now the crib has the mattress and the bedding set is in the crib.
Joy we are ready. Well, for the most part.
Cat nap
Hello to my dozing fans
I like to sleep. My body shuts down early. Just ask Wendy. I am sure she would like to put me down a few times, make that many times.
This morning I did get up around my usual time. I was thinking about lying in bed for a few minutes. I kept hearing the cats around the room. I am not sure what they were doing. They would jump on the bed and jump off. I figure that I would get up and go downstairs so the cats would follow me. I am not sure if they woke up Wendy, I know she rolled over. It is one of those things that you have to do something before something else happens.
I am not too selfless. I am sure that I will get a nap sometime today.
At least these crazy cats give me practice for our bundle of Joy.
I like to sleep. My body shuts down early. Just ask Wendy. I am sure she would like to put me down a few times, make that many times.
This morning I did get up around my usual time. I was thinking about lying in bed for a few minutes. I kept hearing the cats around the room. I am not sure what they were doing. They would jump on the bed and jump off. I figure that I would get up and go downstairs so the cats would follow me. I am not sure if they woke up Wendy, I know she rolled over. It is one of those things that you have to do something before something else happens.
I am not too selfless. I am sure that I will get a nap sometime today.
At least these crazy cats give me practice for our bundle of Joy.
Friday, March 05, 2010
Hanging at the crib
Yo Yo Yo. What up and down?
This weekend Wendy's parents are coming into town. They are bringing Joy's crib, see the nursery, and I guess visit us. Wendy and I do not have big enough vehicles to transport a crib. So her parents are nice enough to bring the crib to us. They are even nice enough to help us set it up. I am sure I need all the help I can get.
Wendy's parents are also picking up a red chaise lounge from us. It is Wendy's favorite piece of furniture, but she does not get to sit in much. Right now it is located in Joy's room. We do not get to use it because the chair is larger than the space requirements of our house. Especially if we want to use other furniture.
This weekend Wendy's parents are coming into town. They are bringing Joy's crib, see the nursery, and I guess visit us. Wendy and I do not have big enough vehicles to transport a crib. So her parents are nice enough to bring the crib to us. They are even nice enough to help us set it up. I am sure I need all the help I can get.
Wendy's parents are also picking up a red chaise lounge from us. It is Wendy's favorite piece of furniture, but she does not get to sit in much. Right now it is located in Joy's room. We do not get to use it because the chair is larger than the space requirements of our house. Especially if we want to use other furniture.
I get week
Dear working stiffs (those that get paid and those that do not)
I am glad that this week is nearly over. At the time of this post I still have to make it through today. Will I make it? Place your bets now.
The past several weeks have been awful. It seems Mondays and Tuesdays have been a week all by themselves. I keep wondering how many mistakes I can make in one day. Every thing around me is going wrong also. Maybe I am on nerves, but it seems that everyone is on nerves also.
I am going to try and knock myself into next week. I will let you know how it goes...from the future!
I am glad that this week is nearly over. At the time of this post I still have to make it through today. Will I make it? Place your bets now.
The past several weeks have been awful. It seems Mondays and Tuesdays have been a week all by themselves. I keep wondering how many mistakes I can make in one day. Every thing around me is going wrong also. Maybe I am on nerves, but it seems that everyone is on nerves also.
I am going to try and knock myself into next week. I will let you know how it goes...from the future!
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Handsome
If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands.
This winter has been extremely rough on Wendy's and my hands. Our hands are both chapped and sore. She has to wash her hands several times a day due to her work. I am always banging my hands on something. They are so dry and chapped that they bleed easily. Wendy is constantly putting lotion on her hands to heal them.
On my left hand, at the pinky knuckle I have had a rough patch of skin for several weeks. Yesterday I noticed it was moving to my right hand. It does not helps that I have several cuts on my hand. I notice immediately after applying hand sanitizer. They should call that stuff cut locator.
It is interesting the style of hands. It is surprising to shake peoples' hands. I do not do it too often. I am faced or handed two different scenarios. One people has such rough hands that it almost hurts. The other person has such soft hands, I wonder how that person got them.
My hands are usually cold, at least that is what people used to say. They may have changed temperature now. I know that if my hands get cold, then I am done being in the cold. It ruins the rest of my body. Usually I can handle touching hot items, but last night I could not pulling dinner out of the oven.
Well that if enough of letting my fingers do the talking.
This winter has been extremely rough on Wendy's and my hands. Our hands are both chapped and sore. She has to wash her hands several times a day due to her work. I am always banging my hands on something. They are so dry and chapped that they bleed easily. Wendy is constantly putting lotion on her hands to heal them.
On my left hand, at the pinky knuckle I have had a rough patch of skin for several weeks. Yesterday I noticed it was moving to my right hand. It does not helps that I have several cuts on my hand. I notice immediately after applying hand sanitizer. They should call that stuff cut locator.
It is interesting the style of hands. It is surprising to shake peoples' hands. I do not do it too often. I am faced or handed two different scenarios. One people has such rough hands that it almost hurts. The other person has such soft hands, I wonder how that person got them.
My hands are usually cold, at least that is what people used to say. They may have changed temperature now. I know that if my hands get cold, then I am done being in the cold. It ruins the rest of my body. Usually I can handle touching hot items, but last night I could not pulling dinner out of the oven.
Well that if enough of letting my fingers do the talking.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Nowhere to go
For the money we want to spend...Or don't want to spend.
How in the world is traveling so expensive? Wendy received some airline vouchers from a previous trip. They expire at the end of April. We have been wondering how to use them. Several people have suggested great ideas. Only problem, the places are expensive!
So last night Wendy sat with the computron and did some research. Most of the flights to where we thought about going were well past our voucher amounts. There were only three places under our amount. Two of them we felt meh, maybe and the other we have been several times.
The other difficult decision is that we have the flight voucher. However, when we get there we have to pay for lodging and meals. What a ripoff. It would be spending a couple of hundred to save a couple of hundred. Why are hotel rooms at $150 a night? Do they do the sleeping for you?
I am not sure what we want to do. We would love to get away, but where to go? Our weekends are filling up with other plans. However, the mental breakdown will be scheduled in soon.
How in the world is traveling so expensive? Wendy received some airline vouchers from a previous trip. They expire at the end of April. We have been wondering how to use them. Several people have suggested great ideas. Only problem, the places are expensive!
So last night Wendy sat with the computron and did some research. Most of the flights to where we thought about going were well past our voucher amounts. There were only three places under our amount. Two of them we felt meh, maybe and the other we have been several times.
The other difficult decision is that we have the flight voucher. However, when we get there we have to pay for lodging and meals. What a ripoff. It would be spending a couple of hundred to save a couple of hundred. Why are hotel rooms at $150 a night? Do they do the sleeping for you?
I am not sure what we want to do. We would love to get away, but where to go? Our weekends are filling up with other plans. However, the mental breakdown will be scheduled in soon.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Keeping tabs on me
Why does new technology that is supposed to make your job easier make it harder?
The other day at work we got a new tabbing machine. It is a lot more complex than the old one. The old one you just put in the pieces and turn it on. This one has more moving parts. It is also heavy. I have not gotten the hang of it yet. It is pretty frustrating. Of course I get frustrated pretty easily. I might figure it out by the time I return. If the machine does not kill me first.
The other day at work we got a new tabbing machine. It is a lot more complex than the old one. The old one you just put in the pieces and turn it on. This one has more moving parts. It is also heavy. I have not gotten the hang of it yet. It is pretty frustrating. Of course I get frustrated pretty easily. I might figure it out by the time I return. If the machine does not kill me first.
Monday, March 01, 2010
Missed the mark
Hello bullseye shoppers.
Yesterday Wendy and I went to Target. Wendy had collected several gift cards because she is important. She had a couple of things in mind that she wanted to get. So we head over to Target to see what our gift cards can get us. Apparently not much.
It Wendy several tries to find the items she was looking for. She had some things in mind, but could not find them. She is not picky, but she does know what see wants.
We did find a couple of things. We bought a sheer curtain and some curtain rods. We also picked up some diapers and wipes. To help stock up now.
Wendy also increased her registry. So now you have plenty of opportunities to get us something. Hopefully, it will be in stock.
Yesterday Wendy and I went to Target. Wendy had collected several gift cards because she is important. She had a couple of things in mind that she wanted to get. So we head over to Target to see what our gift cards can get us. Apparently not much.
It Wendy several tries to find the items she was looking for. She had some things in mind, but could not find them. She is not picky, but she does know what see wants.
We did find a couple of things. We bought a sheer curtain and some curtain rods. We also picked up some diapers and wipes. To help stock up now.
Wendy also increased her registry. So now you have plenty of opportunities to get us something. Hopefully, it will be in stock.
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