10/29/2005
It is that wonderful time of year where we all get to play make believe. I think the dressing up is just as fun as the candy, if not more since I can eat candy pretty much whenever I want. This year Dylan is going as Frodo Baggins of Lord of the Rings fame, Joshua is going to be a Dragon, complete with wings, and Brigham is going as a Turtle, Noah is going to be a little Lamb. I’ve seen most of them dressed up and they all look amazing or cute in their costumes.
Daria and I are trying to figure out our costumes still, although I do have a special costume planned for Monday at school. Just in case someone from university is actually reading this before Halloween I won’t be revealing my costume just yet-but it is sure to get a response, particularly from the class of 2006. I did a mock test of the costume after gathering the numerous pieces and accessories and I’m thrilled with the result. The costume will be a shocker, and a one-time only event. I’ve been stewing over this costume for three years now, and I’m relishing, with giddiness, the Monday moment when I walk through those clinic doors.
10/20/2005
I have one of the greatest little infants ever! Our youngest son, Noah is now 11 months old and such a cheery little boy full of smiles and interest. I love watching him explore and discover his world. Just watching his concentration as he works to find something or figure out his parent’s behaviour is enough to keep me fascinated.
I’m amazed at how quickly kids take to dancing and rhythm. Noah loves his music and he loves watching us dance and dancing in our arms. With true pride I watch him lunge for every piece of technology he can get his hands on. The laptop, the iPod, the Palm, the cordless phone, the remotes, the keyboards, the mice—honestly the kid is a natural.
And what could be more natural and wholesome than watching your boy learn to walk. Noah has taken big steps this past week moving up to 4 and 5 step walks across the room and into my arms. We have yet to capture the feat with a video camera (he turns to quick crawl and lunge mode whenever it is out) but have some hidden camera plans in the works.
Finally a lame, if mildly amusing, joke I heard this past week: Which prophet is best known for his wise management of finances? Joseph of Egypt you say? Solomon perhaps. The answer: Noah. Because while everyone else was in liquidation he stayed afloat. *Arr Arr Arr*
Is that a collective groan I hear??
10/20/2005
Okay this blog has been very stagnant lately, if not dull . I assure you that my enjoyable life and many thoughts have not come to a standstill, but simply focused elsewhere. This realization (besides being in the back of my mind) has been highlighted by my recent cut from jenthemom’s blog roll (sigh). Alas I remember the days when I was listed not once but twice in her illustrious listings—but no more. Don’t worry Jen (like she is even reading), I’m not hurt but clearly something must have prompted my deletion.
My dear friend, who shall remain anonymous (think Master Queen of the Schmuckettes), recently started her blog and this has further reminded me of my neglect. I’m trying to understand why squishy burrito is the title of her blog. Nothing against the title, mind you, just makes me ponder the question: Are there non-squishy burritos? At what point does a burrito become squishy? Perhaps upon immediate composition of the burrito? Or is it delayed until the burrito is actually hand-squished and consumed? Hmmmmm…..
On to another post for a new vein of thought.
