Sunday, August 31, 2008
The Cure.
School is officially in full swing. I stole this from Alisa's blog for your viewing enjoyment. Don't take it too seriously, this basically describes the "Scrubs moments" that sometimes run through my head. haha, just kidding. Here's to 2nd graders!!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Boy Diaper.
Okay. So I just saw/read the most bizarre news story I have ever heard of. I had to blog about it. A man in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake City was arrested for showing his diaper to kids. Okay. Can I mention that this man is 31 years old? Um... I almost don't even know what to say! Police arrested him and I want to see the report. Under "reason for arrest" what does it say? Strange man showed his diaper to kids? What's the sentence for that? Is there any precedence for other cases like this? I'm hoping the answer is no. AND. in the report, they interviewed his mom. Yes, he has a mom that lives in the same city and she lets him walk around and show people his diapers. Anyway. She blames it on his dyslexia. Okay, really? "My son has problems reading so he has to wear diapers and can't help but show them to other people?" I think I'm done.
You might be a teacher if..
This just about sums it up!
by Jeff Foxworthy
1. You can hear 25 voices behind you and know exactly which one belongs to the child out of line.
2. You get a secret thrill out of laminating something.
3. You walk into a store and hear the words "It's Mrs ________" and know you have been spotted. (or on Lake Powell or at the gas station in Scipio)
4. You have 25 people that accidentally call you Mom/Dad at one time or another.
5. You can eat a multi-course meal in under twenty-five minutes.
6. You've trained yourself to go to the bathroom at two distinct times of the day: lunch and recess.
7. You start saving other people's trash, because most likely, you can use that toilet paper tube or plastic butter tub for something in the classroom.
8. You believe the teachers' lounge should be equipped with a margarita machine.
9. You want to slap the next person who says "Must be nice to work 8 to 3 and have summers off."
10. You believe chocolate is a food group.
11. You can tell if it's a full moon without ever looking outside.
12. You believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says "Boy, the kids sure are mellow today."
13. You feel the urge to talk to strange children and correct their behavior when you are out in public.
14. You believe in aerial spraying of Ritalin.
15. You think caffeine should be available in intravenous form.
16. You spend more money on school stuff than you do on your own children.
17. You can't pass the school supply aisle without getting at least five items!
18. You ask your friends if the left hand turn he just made was a "good choice or a bad choice."
19. You find true beauty in a can full of perfectly sharpened pencils
20. You are secretly addicted to hand sanitizer and finally,
21. You understand instantaneously why a child behaves a certain way after meeting his or her parents.
by Jeff Foxworthy
1. You can hear 25 voices behind you and know exactly which one belongs to the child out of line.
2. You get a secret thrill out of laminating something.
3. You walk into a store and hear the words "It's Mrs ________" and know you have been spotted. (or on Lake Powell or at the gas station in Scipio)
4. You have 25 people that accidentally call you Mom/Dad at one time or another.
5. You can eat a multi-course meal in under twenty-five minutes.
6. You've trained yourself to go to the bathroom at two distinct times of the day: lunch and recess.
7. You start saving other people's trash, because most likely, you can use that toilet paper tube or plastic butter tub for something in the classroom.
8. You believe the teachers' lounge should be equipped with a margarita machine.
9. You want to slap the next person who says "Must be nice to work 8 to 3 and have summers off."
10. You believe chocolate is a food group.
11. You can tell if it's a full moon without ever looking outside.
12. You believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says "Boy, the kids sure are mellow today."
13. You feel the urge to talk to strange children and correct their behavior when you are out in public.
14. You believe in aerial spraying of Ritalin.
15. You think caffeine should be available in intravenous form.
16. You spend more money on school stuff than you do on your own children.
17. You can't pass the school supply aisle without getting at least five items!
18. You ask your friends if the left hand turn he just made was a "good choice or a bad choice."
19. You find true beauty in a can full of perfectly sharpened pencils
20. You are secretly addicted to hand sanitizer and finally,
21. You understand instantaneously why a child behaves a certain way after meeting his or her parents.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Quirky.
The best thing about living in a house built int he 60's? Our retro doorbell. Seriously. Not only does it look awesome, but the sound it makes is straight out of your favorite Nick-at-Nite show. I love it, and I think I love it more now that I painted that wall blue and decided to have a little fun with it. What do you think? :)
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Summer Lovin'
As per the request of my only frequent reader, Allison, I have decided to restart my blogging days. Yes, I never was one for resisting peer pressure. Well, you know. Anyway. Here are my top 10 reasons why I love summer. And yes, I hope that the title of this blog gets that all-too-familiar and catchy tune in your head. It will serve as great background music while you read this.
10. Fireworks! Okay, so. I love fireworks. I know many people think they are overrated, but I think because I was so afraid of them and didn't enjoy them that much when I was younger makes me love them now. AND if you live in Utah you get a bonus day. Even though we don't "celebrate" Pioneer Day, we get to benefit from the festivities. This year, we saw two fireworks shows up close (Sugarhouse Park and Cottonwood Heights) and we did some fun street fireworks (Matt's favorites were the Tanks. I'm pretty sure he was reliving his childhood too).
9. Outdoor plays/concerts. We have had the opportunity to see lots of fun productions this summer including the Feist concert at Deer Valley and Footloose at the Murray Park Amphitheater. I love being able to sit outside and watch the day turn to dusk (or wait for more dark according to Josh and Matt) while enjoying the company of dear friends.
8. Playing with Scout. Our dog has more than enough energy to go around, which is difficult to handle in the busier/colder months of the year. In the summer we have more than enough time to take him to Tanner Park, the reservoir, or just on a nice evening walk. He's more bearable this summer than he ever has been, which makes me like him more. Yes, I think my love for him is conditional.
7. Cooking. I love to cook and bake and try new recipes, but I never give it enough attention during the school year. In the summer, I'm more motivated to spend more time in the kitchen. Some of the fun things I've made this summer include: chocolate tres leches cake, chicken tikka masala, lemon cupcakes, banana bread, homemade salsa, making stuff with the basil growing on our porch, homemade smoothies, and lots of grilling!
6. Hiking. Even though you can enjoy hiking in any season, it seems that I make more time for it in the Summer. Apart from the worst-hike/backpack trip-ever experience (maybe someday I will be able to write a humorous blog about that... not yet), I have really enjoyed taking advantage of the nearby mountains. Take Hiking-with-Connie-Mondays. We meet on Mondays and go for a "hike". By hike I mean that we wander aimlessly up and down the canyon in our car looking for the elusive "easy hike" that we've read about. On more than one occasion, we have missed a trail and instead forged onto the more "moderate" trails, which we have never reached the end of. It's like we're on a never-ending stairmaster headed straight for our doom. Anyway. Here's a few pictures of some of our favorite hiking memories.
5. Fruit. All my favorite fruits are in season in the summer. Strawberries, peaches, cherries, oh my! I always feel like I eat healthier in the Summer. And I'm more tan. No wonder Winter is so depressing! Oh yes, did I mention cantaloupe?
4. Flowers. I love flowers and now I have a flowery yard that yields beautiful flowers for my kithcen table! I get all school-girl excited when I can go pick fresh flowers and throw them in a mason jar to sit on my table. God knew what he was doing when He created flowers for us..
3. Catching up with friends and family. If there's one thing I hate about working it's that I don't have enough time to get together with all the people I would like to. So, I think I do a pretty good job of making up for it in the summertime. I have thoroughly enjoyed coffee, walks, lunches, dinners, barbecues, movies, and lots of other things with friends this summer. I hope that someday I make it a priority to do these things during the school year!
2. Being married to a teacher. Specifially the one I'm married to. Some people think that we would struggle with barely seeing each other for 9 months and then being together non-stop for 3 months. Well, you're right. Just kidding. I wouldn't have it any other way! When else in our lives will we be able to just drop everything and go for a 9 day roadtrip? Or just drop everything and go see a movie in the middle of the day. We hike together, nap together, sometimes golf together, cook together, shop together (one of us enjoys that... I think you can guess who), and watch youtube together. Sure, we get in our fights and that's when I have a girl's night or Matt goes golfing. :) It's a great setup, I tell you. Love you Matt!
And the 1. reason I love Summer? Naps. This week I've been trying to get back into a regular sleeping schedule, waking up with Matt as he gets ready for baseball practice. I have been doing a great job getting up and being very productive. However, around 2:00 my eyelids turn to lead and I begin to drift off to another place. I'm pretty sure they've banned naptime in 2nd grade classrooms, so I'm going to have to cut that habit out pretty soon... in 19 days to be exact. :(
10. Fireworks! Okay, so. I love fireworks. I know many people think they are overrated, but I think because I was so afraid of them and didn't enjoy them that much when I was younger makes me love them now. AND if you live in Utah you get a bonus day. Even though we don't "celebrate" Pioneer Day, we get to benefit from the festivities. This year, we saw two fireworks shows up close (Sugarhouse Park and Cottonwood Heights) and we did some fun street fireworks (Matt's favorites were the Tanks. I'm pretty sure he was reliving his childhood too).
9. Outdoor plays/concerts. We have had the opportunity to see lots of fun productions this summer including the Feist concert at Deer Valley and Footloose at the Murray Park Amphitheater. I love being able to sit outside and watch the day turn to dusk (or wait for more dark according to Josh and Matt) while enjoying the company of dear friends.
8. Playing with Scout. Our dog has more than enough energy to go around, which is difficult to handle in the busier/colder months of the year. In the summer we have more than enough time to take him to Tanner Park, the reservoir, or just on a nice evening walk. He's more bearable this summer than he ever has been, which makes me like him more. Yes, I think my love for him is conditional.
7. Cooking. I love to cook and bake and try new recipes, but I never give it enough attention during the school year. In the summer, I'm more motivated to spend more time in the kitchen. Some of the fun things I've made this summer include: chocolate tres leches cake, chicken tikka masala, lemon cupcakes, banana bread, homemade salsa, making stuff with the basil growing on our porch, homemade smoothies, and lots of grilling!
6. Hiking. Even though you can enjoy hiking in any season, it seems that I make more time for it in the Summer. Apart from the worst-hike/backpack trip-ever experience (maybe someday I will be able to write a humorous blog about that... not yet), I have really enjoyed taking advantage of the nearby mountains. Take Hiking-with-Connie-Mondays. We meet on Mondays and go for a "hike". By hike I mean that we wander aimlessly up and down the canyon in our car looking for the elusive "easy hike" that we've read about. On more than one occasion, we have missed a trail and instead forged onto the more "moderate" trails, which we have never reached the end of. It's like we're on a never-ending stairmaster headed straight for our doom. Anyway. Here's a few pictures of some of our favorite hiking memories.
5. Fruit. All my favorite fruits are in season in the summer. Strawberries, peaches, cherries, oh my! I always feel like I eat healthier in the Summer. And I'm more tan. No wonder Winter is so depressing! Oh yes, did I mention cantaloupe?
4. Flowers. I love flowers and now I have a flowery yard that yields beautiful flowers for my kithcen table! I get all school-girl excited when I can go pick fresh flowers and throw them in a mason jar to sit on my table. God knew what he was doing when He created flowers for us..
3. Catching up with friends and family. If there's one thing I hate about working it's that I don't have enough time to get together with all the people I would like to. So, I think I do a pretty good job of making up for it in the summertime. I have thoroughly enjoyed coffee, walks, lunches, dinners, barbecues, movies, and lots of other things with friends this summer. I hope that someday I make it a priority to do these things during the school year!
2. Being married to a teacher. Specifially the one I'm married to. Some people think that we would struggle with barely seeing each other for 9 months and then being together non-stop for 3 months. Well, you're right. Just kidding. I wouldn't have it any other way! When else in our lives will we be able to just drop everything and go for a 9 day roadtrip? Or just drop everything and go see a movie in the middle of the day. We hike together, nap together, sometimes golf together, cook together, shop together (one of us enjoys that... I think you can guess who), and watch youtube together. Sure, we get in our fights and that's when I have a girl's night or Matt goes golfing. :) It's a great setup, I tell you. Love you Matt!
And the 1. reason I love Summer? Naps. This week I've been trying to get back into a regular sleeping schedule, waking up with Matt as he gets ready for baseball practice. I have been doing a great job getting up and being very productive. However, around 2:00 my eyelids turn to lead and I begin to drift off to another place. I'm pretty sure they've banned naptime in 2nd grade classrooms, so I'm going to have to cut that habit out pretty soon... in 19 days to be exact. :(
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