Ugh, so my whole day will probably be off because my alarm clock didn't go off this morning. Thankfully an internal clock must have kicked in because I popped right out of bed at 6:31. Unfortunately, it was an hour later than I normally get up.
Jeffrey wasn't happy because he had a meeting right at 8. So I let him get ready first and jumped in the shower when he was done. Then we woke Ian and got him dressed. The boys were ready ahead of their normal time to leave. So they left and I called my boss to let him know I would be a bit late. Somehow I made it to work only 45 minutes late. Definetly have to figure out what was wrong with the alarm, because I really hate running late.
Oh well, back to work, amazingly I only had about a dozen emails to sort through.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
22 February 2006
Guess What? I Tried Something New
So a week ago, Heidi posted about a friend's review of a new drink at Starbucks. And after reading the description in the review, I knew I had to try it!
Well yesterday I ran by Farm Fresh to pick up something for dinner and they were giving out free samples of the new Marble Mocha Macchiato.
Ooohhh, it was awesome. And because of my not liking to try new things, had I not read Heidi post and the review, I probably would not have tried it. But now I think I may have a new favorite drink from there.
Well yesterday I ran by Farm Fresh to pick up something for dinner and they were giving out free samples of the new Marble Mocha Macchiato.
Ooohhh, it was awesome. And because of my not liking to try new things, had I not read Heidi post and the review, I probably would not have tried it. But now I think I may have a new favorite drink from there.
21 February 2006
The Meaning of I'm Sorry
Well, Ian got a pin pulled in class again today. Talk about disappointed, it's like a continuation from last Friday. :-(
All he could say was "I'm sorry, Mommy." Well Ian I know that but think it's mostly because he wants to watch the Olympics and play games tonight but instead will have to go to bed. I asked him if he knows what it means to be sorry. He says he knows that he regrets whatever he's apologizing for and won't do it again. Well then I asked "Then why on earth did you talk again during class?"
At the suggestion of a friend, we are now adding to the punishment. He will write a letter of apology to the teacher and say he won't talk in class. It will probably take him a half-hour to write. Maybe it will help, we'll see.
Hoping tomorrow is better. Please? Oh please? Oh please?
All he could say was "I'm sorry, Mommy." Well Ian I know that but think it's mostly because he wants to watch the Olympics and play games tonight but instead will have to go to bed. I asked him if he knows what it means to be sorry. He says he knows that he regrets whatever he's apologizing for and won't do it again. Well then I asked "Then why on earth did you talk again during class?"
At the suggestion of a friend, we are now adding to the punishment. He will write a letter of apology to the teacher and say he won't talk in class. It will probably take him a half-hour to write. Maybe it will help, we'll see.
Hoping tomorrow is better. Please? Oh please? Oh please?
Weekend Is Almost Over
Well my weekend has been a four day weekend. Yesterday was a holiday and should have been my alternate work day off, so I'm off today too.
Friday night I went scrapbooking at my neighbor's house. It was great! I hadn't been in quite a while, so it was really nice to be there. But also, I got working on my journalling again. And that felt awesome! I got 10 pages done. Yay me!
On Saturday, we went to the mall so Jeffrey could go to his eye doctor appointment and pick out new glasses. We need to get Ian in to see the eye doctor and the doctor was understanding and let him go in while Jeffrey got his exam. We'll make Ian appointment soon, hopefully it goes better than his first dental exam.
On Sunday, my cold got worse. So Jeffrey let me sleep on and off throughout the day. And it must have done the trick because I was almost 100% yesterday.
Yesterday was interesting. Jeffrey suggested that Ian and I go to the movies since he had a bunch of homework to do. At first Ian was all for it, so we picked a time and choose the 2:40 show of Curious George. Then when we were eating lunch we were talking about it and Ian said he wasn't going without Daddy. That really hurt so I told him fine we wouldn't go, asked Jeff if he minded if I left the table and then went upstairs to cry. I understand he's Daddy's boy now and probably will be forever-more but why does it have to hurt so bad when he doesn't want me anymore. Well Jeffrey must have talked with Ian because about 15 minutes later he was up to apologize. Then he asked if we could still go to the movies. I told him yes, so we left and had a great time.
Sorry, I know this has been long but jsut wanted to catch up after the weekend.
Friday night I went scrapbooking at my neighbor's house. It was great! I hadn't been in quite a while, so it was really nice to be there. But also, I got working on my journalling again. And that felt awesome! I got 10 pages done. Yay me!
On Saturday, we went to the mall so Jeffrey could go to his eye doctor appointment and pick out new glasses. We need to get Ian in to see the eye doctor and the doctor was understanding and let him go in while Jeffrey got his exam. We'll make Ian appointment soon, hopefully it goes better than his first dental exam.
On Sunday, my cold got worse. So Jeffrey let me sleep on and off throughout the day. And it must have done the trick because I was almost 100% yesterday.
Yesterday was interesting. Jeffrey suggested that Ian and I go to the movies since he had a bunch of homework to do. At first Ian was all for it, so we picked a time and choose the 2:40 show of Curious George. Then when we were eating lunch we were talking about it and Ian said he wasn't going without Daddy. That really hurt so I told him fine we wouldn't go, asked Jeff if he minded if I left the table and then went upstairs to cry. I understand he's Daddy's boy now and probably will be forever-more but why does it have to hurt so bad when he doesn't want me anymore. Well Jeffrey must have talked with Ian because about 15 minutes later he was up to apologize. Then he asked if we could still go to the movies. I told him yes, so we left and had a great time.
Sorry, I know this has been long but jsut wanted to catch up after the weekend.
17 February 2006
For Heidi... Answer About The Jets
Started putting this in comments but then realized that it was getting kind of long so I figured I'd make a new post.
Yes, I can hear the fighters almost every day they are taking off for training or something. They get airborne about a block and a half (maybe 500 meters) from my office building, it's pretty cool. When there are airshows, they have to close certain roads on base for safety. Which leads me to the other cool thing about where I live... My house is just accross a small river mouth from the base. When there are air shows here, I can sit in my backyard to watch. I get a better view and less traffic. Also, for most tricks or whatever they are going to do they fly right over my house, usually pretty low.
It's awesome. It'll be the biggest thing I miss about living here if we ever move.
Yes, I can hear the fighters almost every day they are taking off for training or something. They get airborne about a block and a half (maybe 500 meters) from my office building, it's pretty cool. When there are airshows, they have to close certain roads on base for safety. Which leads me to the other cool thing about where I live... My house is just accross a small river mouth from the base. When there are air shows here, I can sit in my backyard to watch. I get a better view and less traffic. Also, for most tricks or whatever they are going to do they fly right over my house, usually pretty low.
It's awesome. It'll be the biggest thing I miss about living here if we ever move.
Disappointed - Ian's Pin Pulled
A little background... At Ian's school in Kindergarden they have a system for punishment. At the front of the classroom there is a sign that looks like a stop light made out of construction paper. Each child has a clothes pin with their name on it. At the beginning of the day each child starts out on green. They get one warning for whatever the bad behavior is (not sitting when they should or talking when they shouldn't or not behaving in line to go wherever, etc...). Then if they continue said bad behavior the pin moves to yellow or red if it's repeated a third time. A red will result in a letter home to the parents and a trip to the principal/admin office.
Well Ian's problem is talking. Not sure where he gets it but he talks all the time. A couple of months ago we had major problems with him going to yellow every day and it was getting old. We weren't sure how to punish and because of that we couldn't be consistent with punishment. So we came up with the following... If his pin gets pulled to yellow he goes straight to bed when he gets home, then he can come down for dinner/homework but after that it's right to bed. If his pin gets pulled to red it's straight to bed for that night and no TV or games for the rest of the week. After a few trips to bed it worked for several weeks no pins at all.
Now the last two weeks he's gotten a yellow pulled, not each day but once each week. So we were all excited when he'd made it through Thursday without any pins pulled. So imagine how disappointed I was when I stopped by the classroom and saw his pin on Yellow. I knew it was coming too because when I pulled in the lot his class was on the playground and he wouldn't wave hello. Ugh, so he's up in bed early on a Friday night.
Once I got a card to pick him up, I went out and was talking with his daycare teacher and she said he's been upset all afternoon. So I told her the reason was because of the pin and because he knew he would be going right to bed. She congratulated me on paying attention to the stop light. She said that amazingly there are a lot of parents that don't even check. So for those reading this far, do you pay attention and do you continue with a punishment at home? I'd just like to know because sometimes I think we're being to tough and then other times I'm pretty sure we are doing the right thing.
Well Ian's problem is talking. Not sure where he gets it but he talks all the time. A couple of months ago we had major problems with him going to yellow every day and it was getting old. We weren't sure how to punish and because of that we couldn't be consistent with punishment. So we came up with the following... If his pin gets pulled to yellow he goes straight to bed when he gets home, then he can come down for dinner/homework but after that it's right to bed. If his pin gets pulled to red it's straight to bed for that night and no TV or games for the rest of the week. After a few trips to bed it worked for several weeks no pins at all.
Now the last two weeks he's gotten a yellow pulled, not each day but once each week. So we were all excited when he'd made it through Thursday without any pins pulled. So imagine how disappointed I was when I stopped by the classroom and saw his pin on Yellow. I knew it was coming too because when I pulled in the lot his class was on the playground and he wouldn't wave hello. Ugh, so he's up in bed early on a Friday night.
Once I got a card to pick him up, I went out and was talking with his daycare teacher and she said he's been upset all afternoon. So I told her the reason was because of the pin and because he knew he would be going right to bed. She congratulated me on paying attention to the stop light. She said that amazingly there are a lot of parents that don't even check. So for those reading this far, do you pay attention and do you continue with a punishment at home? I'd just like to know because sometimes I think we're being to tough and then other times I'm pretty sure we are doing the right thing.
50 Questions
This was copied from a friend.
1. FIRST NAME? Pamela Lynn
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? My mom's first name became the second part of my first name and my Pop-up picked Pamela.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? A few nights ago, I cried myself to sleep cause I'm tired of being sick.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? For the most part, some days are better than others though.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Salami
6. KIDS? Yes, one son, Ian who is 6yo.
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Most days I think yes.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? This blog and a prayer journal that I need to do a better job keeping up with.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? I must around my husband or I'd go insane.
10. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes unfortunately, they are huge and almost block the back of my throat. Doctor is thinking of recommending me to the ENT to have them out cause it makes my colds worse.
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yes, but probably just once.
12. What is your favorite cereal? Life
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Not once I've broken them in.
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? No.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM Flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
16. SHOE SIZE? 8.5 W
17. RED OR PINK? Red
18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My low self esteem/worth.
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Grandma, I really wish she was still here so she could meet Ian. And because I think she would be proud of all my accomplishments. Also, because of the circumstances when she died, I did not get to say good-bye and couldn't attend her memorial.
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Yes
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING? Blue Jeans and White/Blue Sneakers
22. LAST THING YOU ATE? Cheese Danish
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Evavescense - been listening to the Fallen CD a lot lately.
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Orange
25. What is your FAVORITE SMELL? Vanilla
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My Neighbor
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their smile.
28. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes
29. Favorite drink? Alcoholic - Smirnoff Twisted Mandarin Orange; Non-alcoholic - water
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Soccer
31. HAIR COLOR? Auburn
32. EYE COLOR? Hazel (Green/Brown)
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Not any more.
34. FAVORITE FOOD? Tacos (lol)
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Can't watch Scary movies, I love Happy endings.
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? At home - Must Love Dogs; At the Movie Theater - Chronicles of Narnia
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Aqua
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer - My Bday, Vacation, Jeff's Bday and our anniversary
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs and Butterfly kisses from Ian.
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Chocolate Surprise (Chocolate Pudding, crushed Oreos and Cool Whip
41. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Melissa
42. Least LIKELY TO RESPOND? My sister
43. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Harry Potter
44. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? My Mouse (Sorry I had to) the picture is Tony Stewart.
45. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Olympics and portions of Survivor
46. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Ian's laughter and the sound of the fighter jets taking off (I work on an Air Force base).
47. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles
48. THE FURTHEST YOU BEEN FROM HOME? Kuwait
49. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Listening to Friends (or so I've been told).
50. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? June 24 - Edison, NJ
1. FIRST NAME? Pamela Lynn
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? My mom's first name became the second part of my first name and my Pop-up picked Pamela.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? A few nights ago, I cried myself to sleep cause I'm tired of being sick.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? For the most part, some days are better than others though.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Salami
6. KIDS? Yes, one son, Ian who is 6yo.
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Most days I think yes.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? This blog and a prayer journal that I need to do a better job keeping up with.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? I must around my husband or I'd go insane.
10. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes unfortunately, they are huge and almost block the back of my throat. Doctor is thinking of recommending me to the ENT to have them out cause it makes my colds worse.
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yes, but probably just once.
12. What is your favorite cereal? Life
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Not once I've broken them in.
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? No.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM Flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
16. SHOE SIZE? 8.5 W
17. RED OR PINK? Red
18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My low self esteem/worth.
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Grandma, I really wish she was still here so she could meet Ian. And because I think she would be proud of all my accomplishments. Also, because of the circumstances when she died, I did not get to say good-bye and couldn't attend her memorial.
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Yes
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING? Blue Jeans and White/Blue Sneakers
22. LAST THING YOU ATE? Cheese Danish
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Evavescense - been listening to the Fallen CD a lot lately.
24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Orange
25. What is your FAVORITE SMELL? Vanilla
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My Neighbor
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Their smile.
28. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes
29. Favorite drink? Alcoholic - Smirnoff Twisted Mandarin Orange; Non-alcoholic - water
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Soccer
31. HAIR COLOR? Auburn
32. EYE COLOR? Hazel (Green/Brown)
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Not any more.
34. FAVORITE FOOD? Tacos (lol)
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Can't watch Scary movies, I love Happy endings.
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? At home - Must Love Dogs; At the Movie Theater - Chronicles of Narnia
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Aqua
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer - My Bday, Vacation, Jeff's Bday and our anniversary
39. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs and Butterfly kisses from Ian.
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Chocolate Surprise (Chocolate Pudding, crushed Oreos and Cool Whip
41. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Melissa
42. Least LIKELY TO RESPOND? My sister
43. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? Harry Potter
44. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? My Mouse (Sorry I had to) the picture is Tony Stewart.
45. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? Olympics and portions of Survivor
46. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Ian's laughter and the sound of the fighter jets taking off (I work on an Air Force base).
47. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles
48. THE FURTHEST YOU BEEN FROM HOME? Kuwait
49. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Listening to Friends (or so I've been told).
50. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? June 24 - Edison, NJ
Present From Oma
Oma (my Mom) sent Ian a package and it arrived yesterday in the mail. He loves getting mail addressed to him. And he especially loved this package. She sent him pins for the Olympics. Actually she sent three, one for Ian, Jeffrey and me. He immediately went to find a place for it on his bookbag (everything goes there - pins, stickers, etc...). He wants to show it off to his classmates today.
Ian is loving these Olympics. Wants them on as soon as he gets up in the morning, rather than cartoons. Wants them on in the afternoon, rather than playing video games. And he falls asleep to them at night (yes I'm still letting him watch them till about 10 at night and it's OK).
Any how, I know Oma won't read this but I just wanted to say Thanks, cause you made my little man's day!
Ian is loving these Olympics. Wants them on as soon as he gets up in the morning, rather than cartoons. Wants them on in the afternoon, rather than playing video games. And he falls asleep to them at night (yes I'm still letting him watch them till about 10 at night and it's OK).
Any how, I know Oma won't read this but I just wanted to say Thanks, cause you made my little man's day!
16 February 2006
Stress Test
OK, so my friend at work sends me this email... it has 3 images attached and it says that she's too stressed. So I open the images and it's just pictures, huh? So I ask her and she says they are moving around, um no, not for me???
So I figure that I'll ask you all if they are moving and I upload the images to imageevent. And then I look away from the screen while I have one open from there and guess what... they're moving.
I guess I am too stressed.
Any how here are the images...
So I figure that I'll ask you all if they are moving and I upload the images to imageevent. And then I look away from the screen while I have one open from there and guess what... they're moving.
I guess I am too stressed.
Any how here are the images...
15 February 2006
Have You Ever
Found this one on Heidi's Blog.
Place yes by all the things you've done, or remove yes' from the ones you haven't, and send it to all of your friends (including me - I'm your friend, RIGHT???). This is for your entire life:
1.Have you ever:
(yes) smoked a cigarette
(yes) Drank so much you threw up
(yes) Crashed a friend's car
(no) Stolen a car
(yes) Been in love
(yes) Been dumped.
(yes) Been laid off/fired
(yes) Quit your job - if you count CM as a job
(yes) Been in a fist fight - with my ex-fiance
(yes) Snuck out of your parent's house
(yes) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back
(yes) Been arrested? - if you count being picked up for truancy
(no) Gone on a blind date
(no) Lied to a friend
(yes) Skipped school
(yes) Seen someone die
(no) Been to Canada
(no) Been to Mexico
(yes) Been on a plane
(yes) Been lost
(yes) Been on the opposite side of the country
(yes) Gone to Washington, DC
(yes) Swam in the ocean
(yes) Felt like dying
(yes) Cried yourself to sleep
(yes) Played cops and robbers
(yes) Recently colored with crayons ... yes, with Ian to show him how to stay in the lines
(yes) Sang karaoke
(yes) Paid for a meal with only coins...
(no) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(yes) Made prank phone calls...
(yes) laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose. - milk as a kid my little brother loved to make me laugh when I drank milk to watch it come out my nose
(yes) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(yes) Danced in the rain
(yes) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(no) Been kissed under the mistletoe?
(yes) Been with someone when you really didn't want to be - does work every day count? LOL - leaving this cause the work thing counts for me too...
(yes) Watched the sun rise with someone you care about
(yes) Blown bubbles
(yes) Made a bonfire on the beach
(no) Crashed a party
(yes) Gone roller-skating
(yes) Ice-skating
(yes) Roller Blading - drunk and around the third floor of the dorm
3. Any nicknames? Ramela Rynn (I stenciled my name on something once and that was what it looked like, unfortunately) and Mommy-slommy (Jeffrey is Daddy-Sladdy and Ian is Ian-Slian but I'm not sure where they started)
4. Mother's name? Lynn Ann
5. What is your favorite drink (non-alcoholic)? Water
6. Tattoos? Yes, a heart and a rose on my ankle
7. Body piercing's? nope
8. How much do you love your job (1-10) 1
9. Birthplace: Edison, NJ
10. Favorite vacation spot? Ocean City NJ
11. Ever been to Africa? No
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? Yes, if you count the street name sign where I grew up
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
14. A, B, C, D, DD cup size? D38 - Heidi, we're twins lol...
15. 2 Door or 4 Door? 4 door
16. Salad dressing? Ranch or Thousand Island
17. Favorite pie? My daddy's Rum Cream Pie, yum!
18. Favorite number? 7
19. Favorite movie? Beaches
20. Favorite holiday? July 4th
22. Favorite food? Tacos (Ian was asked this once, this was his answer and since I don't really have a favorite it stuck)
23. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
24. Favorite brand of body soap? Oil of Olay Body wash
25. Favorite TV show? Survivor, Big Brother, Amazing Race, 24, ER
26. Toothpaste? Colgate Total Whitening
27. Favorite smell? Vanilla
28. What do you do to relax? scrapbook
29. Message to your friends reading this? Thanks for something new to put on my blog.
30. How do you see yourself in 10 years? With a degree in something, Moved to PA and enjoying Ian's teenage years, ha.
31. What do you do when you are bored? Play games on line
32. Furthest place you will send this message? Not sure.
33. Who will respond the fastest? Not sure
34. Least likely to respond? My sister
Place yes by all the things you've done, or remove yes' from the ones you haven't, and send it to all of your friends (including me - I'm your friend, RIGHT???). This is for your entire life:
1.Have you ever:
(yes) smoked a cigarette
(yes) Drank so much you threw up
(yes) Crashed a friend's car
(no) Stolen a car
(yes) Been in love
(yes) Been dumped.
(yes) Been laid off/fired
(yes) Quit your job - if you count CM as a job
(yes) Been in a fist fight - with my ex-fiance
(yes) Snuck out of your parent's house
(yes) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back
(yes) Been arrested? - if you count being picked up for truancy
(no) Gone on a blind date
(no) Lied to a friend
(yes) Skipped school
(yes) Seen someone die
(no) Been to Canada
(no) Been to Mexico
(yes) Been on a plane
(yes) Been lost
(yes) Been on the opposite side of the country
(yes) Gone to Washington, DC
(yes) Swam in the ocean
(yes) Felt like dying
(yes) Cried yourself to sleep
(yes) Played cops and robbers
(yes) Recently colored with crayons ... yes, with Ian to show him how to stay in the lines
(yes) Sang karaoke
(yes) Paid for a meal with only coins...
(no) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(yes) Made prank phone calls...
(yes) laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose. - milk as a kid my little brother loved to make me laugh when I drank milk to watch it come out my nose
(yes) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(yes) Danced in the rain
(yes) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(no) Been kissed under the mistletoe?
(yes) Been with someone when you really didn't want to be - does work every day count? LOL - leaving this cause the work thing counts for me too...
(yes) Watched the sun rise with someone you care about
(yes) Blown bubbles
(yes) Made a bonfire on the beach
(no) Crashed a party
(yes) Gone roller-skating
(yes) Ice-skating
(yes) Roller Blading - drunk and around the third floor of the dorm
3. Any nicknames? Ramela Rynn (I stenciled my name on something once and that was what it looked like, unfortunately) and Mommy-slommy (Jeffrey is Daddy-Sladdy and Ian is Ian-Slian but I'm not sure where they started)
4. Mother's name? Lynn Ann
5. What is your favorite drink (non-alcoholic)? Water
6. Tattoos? Yes, a heart and a rose on my ankle
7. Body piercing's? nope
8. How much do you love your job (1-10) 1
9. Birthplace: Edison, NJ
10. Favorite vacation spot? Ocean City NJ
11. Ever been to Africa? No
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? Yes, if you count the street name sign where I grew up
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
14. A, B, C, D, DD cup size? D38 - Heidi, we're twins lol...
15. 2 Door or 4 Door? 4 door
16. Salad dressing? Ranch or Thousand Island
17. Favorite pie? My daddy's Rum Cream Pie, yum!
18. Favorite number? 7
19. Favorite movie? Beaches
20. Favorite holiday? July 4th
22. Favorite food? Tacos (Ian was asked this once, this was his answer and since I don't really have a favorite it stuck)
23. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
24. Favorite brand of body soap? Oil of Olay Body wash
25. Favorite TV show? Survivor, Big Brother, Amazing Race, 24, ER
26. Toothpaste? Colgate Total Whitening
27. Favorite smell? Vanilla
28. What do you do to relax? scrapbook
29. Message to your friends reading this? Thanks for something new to put on my blog.
30. How do you see yourself in 10 years? With a degree in something, Moved to PA and enjoying Ian's teenage years, ha.
31. What do you do when you are bored? Play games on line
32. Furthest place you will send this message? Not sure.
33. Who will respond the fastest? Not sure
34. Least likely to respond? My sister
Thankful For A Kind Stranger
This morning, I am not feeling well. I have almost no voice (my yell sounds like a whisper), I'm achy, I'm extremely tired, I have a headache and I probably should have stayed in bed.
But I didn't. So on my way to work I stopped at 7-11 to get something warm to drink because I thought it would help my throat feel better and maybe might help me wake up some. So I stop the car, get out, lock the doors and go inside. I had just finished getting my Cappuccino when a nice gentleman says "Who owns the red Saturn?" Shyly I raise my hand and he comes over to offer me a friendly bit of advice, "Ma'am, you really shouldn't leave your purse in the car, especially when your wallet is partially sticking out so you can see the money in it." So, I thank him, tell him I appreciate that he told me and run out to get my purse. Fortunately the lady working at 7-11 didn't think I was trying to steal my coffee. I came back in to get a water and pay. Again I thank the gentleman because had he not been an honest/nice person I would have been without my purse.
I know what I did wasn't smart and I should be more careful. But I am extremely thankful for the kind stranger this morning.
But I didn't. So on my way to work I stopped at 7-11 to get something warm to drink because I thought it would help my throat feel better and maybe might help me wake up some. So I stop the car, get out, lock the doors and go inside. I had just finished getting my Cappuccino when a nice gentleman says "Who owns the red Saturn?" Shyly I raise my hand and he comes over to offer me a friendly bit of advice, "Ma'am, you really shouldn't leave your purse in the car, especially when your wallet is partially sticking out so you can see the money in it." So, I thank him, tell him I appreciate that he told me and run out to get my purse. Fortunately the lady working at 7-11 didn't think I was trying to steal my coffee. I came back in to get a water and pay. Again I thank the gentleman because had he not been an honest/nice person I would have been without my purse.
I know what I did wasn't smart and I should be more careful. But I am extremely thankful for the kind stranger this morning.
14 February 2006
What Does Your Candy Heart Say?
Happy Valentine's Day
| Your Candy Heart Says "Hug Me" |
 A total sweetheart, you always have a lot of love to give out. Your heart is open to where ever love takes you! Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a surprise romantic evening that you've planned out Your flirting style: lots of listening and talking What turns you off: fighting and conflict Why you're hot: you're fearless about falling in love |
13 February 2006
I'm Soooo.... Not Ready For This
So I picked Ian up from school today (which if you read my earlier post, he did have a good day and wasn't acting tired) and he's holding a card from someone. He hands it to me to read and it's a Valentine from a little girl in his daycare. She gave it to him early because she won't get a chance tomorrow.
It's cute, lots of mispelled words (they are in kindergarden so they are phonetically spelled and that's OK).
So I'm talking to the daycare person and she's like oh yeah she absolutely loves Ian. Yikes.
Then when I get to the car I call Jeffrey to tell him and he says, well I was going to tell you at home but... a co-worker's daughter who also works at the school was babysitting this girl over the weekend. When the sitter got a Star Wars cup out, the little girl says, Ian would love that!
So Jeffrey asks Ian if this is his girl-friend and Ian says no she's just a girl who chases me around alot.
Oh my... I'm soooo.not.ready.for.this!
It's cute, lots of mispelled words (they are in kindergarden so they are phonetically spelled and that's OK).
So I'm talking to the daycare person and she's like oh yeah she absolutely loves Ian. Yikes.
Then when I get to the car I call Jeffrey to tell him and he says, well I was going to tell you at home but... a co-worker's daughter who also works at the school was babysitting this girl over the weekend. When the sitter got a Star Wars cup out, the little girl says, Ian would love that!
So Jeffrey asks Ian if this is his girl-friend and Ian says no she's just a girl who chases me around alot.
Oh my... I'm soooo.not.ready.for.this!
Too Tired
This morning Ian was too tired to get moving. Jeffrey went in to lay out his clothes and Ian hid under his geeks (blankets). Then Jeffrey gave Ian his six minutes to get ready. (It used to be five but then Ian turned six and for everything he now wants "6" and he'll hold up that many fingers to tell you.)
Six minutes later, I went in expecting to help Ian by straightening his socks or pants or making sure his shirt wasn't on backwards but I found him still asleep hidden under the blanket. So I got him out from under the blankets and started waking him up but he was too tired, kept rubbing his eyes and rolling back over to go to sleep. Finally got him dressed but I had to threaten to not let him stay up to watch the Olympics.
Poor guy, he loves watching them as much as his Daddy and I do. I would hate to take this away from him. It is only, after all, for two weeks.
I guess I'll have to wait and see how he does at school today and how tired he's acting after dinner tonight. Maybe I can just tape them for him, at least parts that I know he'd like and let him watch them earlier in the evening.
Six minutes later, I went in expecting to help Ian by straightening his socks or pants or making sure his shirt wasn't on backwards but I found him still asleep hidden under the blanket. So I got him out from under the blankets and started waking him up but he was too tired, kept rubbing his eyes and rolling back over to go to sleep. Finally got him dressed but I had to threaten to not let him stay up to watch the Olympics.
Poor guy, he loves watching them as much as his Daddy and I do. I would hate to take this away from him. It is only, after all, for two weeks.
I guess I'll have to wait and see how he does at school today and how tired he's acting after dinner tonight. Maybe I can just tape them for him, at least parts that I know he'd like and let him watch them earlier in the evening.
10 February 2006
Blog Words - One Month of My Blog
Well, a week or so ago one of my SS friends found this SnapShirts.
I didn't do it then because I wanted to wait to get my word cloud until it was my one month anniversary of my blog. Silly, huh? Oh well... here it is.
I didn't do it then because I wanted to wait to get my word cloud until it was my one month anniversary of my blog. Silly, huh? Oh well... here it is.
08 February 2006
Should You Quit Your Job?
Yes Melissa... I had to do this one... and you might be surprised at the results. lol
| Your Job Dissatisfaction Level is 82% |
 Your job is a disaster - it's surprising you've lasted this long. You need to quit if you can, even if you don't have another job lined up. As far as stressful work situations go, yours is off the scale brutal. Almost any job would be better than what you've got! |
07 February 2006
Scripture Tree
The Scripture Tree.....thescripturetree.com
Click on a flower – after reading hit the BACK button and click on another!
What's Your Inner Blood Type?
Found this one on Melissa's blog.
I'm A+ and most of this description fits pretty well, I think.
| Your Inner Blood Type is Type A |
 You seem cool and collected, though a bit shy. You are highly driven and a perfectionist, but that's a side you keep to yourself. Creative and artistic, you are a very unique person who doesn't quite fit in. People accept you more than you realize, seeing you as trustworthy and loyal. You are most compatible with: A and AB Famous Type A's: Britney Spears and Hilter |
I'm A+ and most of this description fits pretty well, I think.
02 February 2006
A Good Morning!
Good Morning Blessings
If it stops with you, then the blessing will disappear. The blessing will only keep working if it is continuously passed around. If you are a recipient of a blessing, keep the blessing working by being the source of blessing to other people.
If it stops with you, then the blessing will disappear. The blessing will only keep working if it is continuously passed around. If you are a recipient of a blessing, keep the blessing working by being the source of blessing to other people.
Good Morning !!!!
This morning when I wakened
and saw the sun above,
I softly said, "Good morning, Lord,
Bless everyone I love."
Right away I thought of you
And said a loving prayer,
That He would bless you specially,
And keep you free from care.
I thought of all the happiness
A day could hold in store,
I wished it all for you because
No one deserves it more.
I felt so warm and good inside,
My heart was all aglow.
I know God heard my prayers for you,
He hears them all, you know.
you have two choices ... smile and close this page or pass this along to someone else to spread the good feelings.
01 February 2006
What Kind of Coffee Are You?
OK... I'm still trying to find my way out of the haze of medicine from the past few days... and I need more coffee because I'm still half asleep... then I go to Blogthings.com for fun and this was one of the first ones on the list... too funny.
And sad but true.
And sad but true.
| You Are an Espresso |
 At your best, you are: straight shooting, ambitious, and energetic At your worst, you are: anxious and high strung You drink coffee when: anytime you're not sleeping Your caffeine addiction level: high |
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