Showing posts with label thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thoughts. Show all posts

Thursday

What's Rollin' Around In My Head

1. I'm working really hard to get good ideas for an art project I'm heading up at my kids school. Lotta pressure.
2. I'm still mourning my Grandpa (seen here smoking while being presented a key to the city- love him). Feeling like a little of me died, too.
3. I've been in a food rut with the kids lately and am trying to get them to stretch their pallets a bit. I love packing school lunches and am always looking for new ideas.
4. Am starting to read Cleopatra: A Life to join in with the St. Louis Art Museum members book club. I'm nervously reading it and hoping something magical comes out of my mouth if I have to talk. Usually not the case.
5. I've been having pretty intense migraines lately (our car accident, the gift that keeps on giving) that are impervious to modern medicine.
6. One of my most favorite people in the world is suffering and hurting right now, and I feel a million miles away and can't stop thinking of her and wishing it were better.
7. Trying to prayerfully think about what kind of mother I want to be and what kind of mother I actually am and how I can bridge that difference.

Wednesday

Little Goals

1. I'm going to get back on track with my weekly and monthly cleaning schedules
2. Start going to some movies by myself. I think I would like that.
3. Get a purse. And use it. I always just have a hand full of stuff.
4. Bring my purse in each night instead of leaving it in the car, because then the car gets raised on the lift, parked under, and if I need it, it's impossible to get to.
5. Need to reorganize our food cabinets and maybe buy some solutions at The Container Store. I don't have enough room in my kitchen.
6. I'm growing my hair out for just a bit. I know that I have told some of you to advise me against this because I always do it and always hate it. However, W has been requesting I have curly hair like hers and it just doesn't work with it this short.
7. Eat more fruit.
8. Figure out some fun things for R and I to do while W is at school 3 days a week.
9. Because of our car accident, we easily met our insanely high medical insurance deductible (because of the wreck, I also learned what a deductible was) so this year, I'm going to have everything checked out on my body and every sort of appointment I can think of.
10. Somehow get W to stop interrupting while people are talking. Or else, a new goal will be saving up for boarding school.

What I'm Thankful For

1. My family. My family. Did I say my family? They have stood in the gap for us this week and have cared for us so well.
2. Good car seats. Please don't have cheap, ill-fitting, or "just getting by" car seats holding your most precious cargo in your car.
3. Aaron. She has bought me groceries, flowers, loaned her babysitter, gotten me doctor's appointments, and made me food. I will never have a better neighbor and friend ever.
4. My friends who have sent the most loving texts and called to check on me and email me to tell me they are praying for us and for Katy who has made it her personal mission to make sure I don't circle down the drain.
5. Jesus for saving us and keeping my babies safe when they shouldn't be after crawling out of a flattened car.
6. The two women who sat with me and W on the highway in the sweltering heat and prayed for me and sang W songs to cheer her up.
7. The man who held R for an hour and spoke so sweetly to him.
8. The National Guard men who field dressed my husband's head and probably saved his life.
9. My family. Again. I have the best one.

Monday

What I Wish I Would've Known Before Becoming A Parent

1. You shouldn't judge mothers. Because chances are someday if you have kids you will do it and say it, and your kids will wear it, eat it, drink it, or get bribed with it.
2. You should go on as many trips as you can before you have kids. It gets really hard to do things after they come along.
3. You will never look as good as you look now.
4. You will never be as cool as you are now.
5. Never say never.

Tuesday

A List Of Random Thoughts On "Lost"

1. I'm glad it's over just because I won't ever have to look at "Crazy Island Claire" and her horrifying ponytail again.
2. I wish Desmond did voiceovers for my life.
3. I think the finale was warm and fuzzy good, but could've been so much more awesome.
4. I would have loved some closure on the Others and the Dharma Initiative, and other island mysteries.
5. I felt like the Jack and Kate love story was so contrived at the end.
6. Miles' dad from the Dharma Initiative videos creeps me out.
7. When "Zeke" rolled up in the boat, demanding Walt, was one of the scariest TV moments for me. I had nightmares for weeks!
8. Was Ethan in real life really Tom Cruise's cousin?
9. How did Hurley never lose any weight on the island?
10. Jack is pretty hot.
11. I never liked Juliet until her and Sawyer got together. Anyone who could love that hair deserves a second chance, in my book.
12. What about those polar bears???
13. My favorite Sawyer nickname? Smokey.
14. Sun was always my favorite character. (She was my "which Lost character are you?" answer on facebook)
15. I completely forgot about Shannon and Sayid. Shouldn't Nadia have been his true love?
16. Poor Michael, whispering on the island forever. Lesson learned...don't be a jackass.
17. The best and worst moment of Lost history for me was Charlie flashing the "Not Penny's boat" note up to Desmond. TEARS!
18. I think of those Losties every time I get on a plane.
19. I like that in the finale, Eloise didn't want to see Daniel go. Made up a little for her shooting her son.
20. I loved that the sideways world ended up being what the characters created for themselves...what they needed to be happy, make up for mistakes, find one another, etc.
21. Laughed for so long when I read yesterday that someone online wrote, "It's not okay if Libby had to remain in a mental hospital for 1,000 years waiting on Hurley to die and reveal she was not mentally ill."
22. Charlie and Claire's "waking up" island flashbacks were the best. I was crying.
23. Lapidus reminds me of someone I know. Maybe Kenny Loggins? Sawyer called him Kenny Rogers. Hmmm...
24. Looking back, my favorite characters were Charlie, Miles, Desmond, and Sun.
25. Maybe I should watch it all again this summer?
26. Remember how scary the Others were?
27. LOVES that Desmond listened to Mama Cass in the hatch.
28. Watching Lost has definitely made me smarter. Boy, do you have to catalog information to view that show.
29. I wish Kate's jeans throughout the series were bootcut instead of such a flare leg.
30. There are never that many beautiful people on flights with me.
31. I think if I were a Lostie, I would've been friends with Claire and Sun and thought that Jack was always being bossy.
32. And Kate would have definitely annoyed me.
33. Did they ever explain who was responsible for the Dharma food drop-offs from the air?
34. I did like the concept at the end about there not being a "now" and people all dying at different times and waiting on Jack. That was interesting.
35. Thank goodness Locke had all those crazy knives on the plane with him.
36. At the beginning of the series, their clothes were colorful and normal for being everyone's luggage from a flight. Clothes became more and more dark, monotone, and outdoorsy as the series progressed.
37. Claire's (crazy island Claire) little stick/feather/random crap baby was a bit unsettling.
38. "I love you, Penny." Wish my name was Penny.
39. Jin and Sun-a love story for the ages
40. Another favorite moment- when Locke was screaming at the hatch, then the light came on from inside.
41. Ooo, Henry Gale was good and creepy.
42. Wish Charlie had been on longer. But loved that he died a hero and it was calm and beautiful.
43. W was in and out while I was re-watching the pilot. When the plane was crashing, she said, "Oh no! Dora and Boots will help them!"
44. Flashback, Flashforward, Flashsideways....oh my goodness, how did I keep up?
45. Can't believe Sawyer jumped out of that helicopter.
46. Boone and Shannon...never liked those two.
47. Loved the whole Dharma in the 70's time.
48. They are all so good with guns!
49. Ana Lucia- maybe my least favorite character on Lost.
50. Helen played by Peggy Bundy. Interesting choice.
51. Loved all the cultural references and loved all the characters passing one another when they didn't realize it.
52. Just making this list makes me love the show even more!
53. Gosh, I will miss Lost. Now A and I are down to only 2 shows we watch together...Biggest Loser and Fringe.

Sunday

Lists For This Blog I Have Trashed, For Various Reasons

1. Places in my house my kids have puked- I wouldn't want anyone to feel uncomfortable on any of our furniture, etc.
2. My Favorite People- let's be honest, some of you wouldn't be on it
3. Lists that were just too negative...those aren't good for anyone
4. Bad thoughts I've Had About My Husband Today- Ha! I love him, but sometimes...
5. Why I Am Better Than Most. It started out tongue-in-cheek, but I think I really believe it
6. Well, and there are a couple more, but I shouldn't say

Tuesday

Things That Make Me Nostalgic

1. The sound of an attic fan
2. Listening to my Precho cd
3. Being at my grandpa's house
4. Eating bibb lettuce, watermelon, or strawberry shortcake
5. Obviously, looking through old photos or the scrapbook Jenny made me
6. Certain songs...Freshmen, Push, Nightswimming, Romeo and Juliet, Lakini's Juice, Turn My Head, Long December, Finest Hour, All Apologies, Black, Glycerine...oh, I could go on forever
7. Wearing my cutoffs
8. Smell of farm
9. Driving around in the summer without shoes
10. Smell of cigarette smoke
11. Drinking sweet tea
12. The taste of a screwdriver, but NOT nostalgic in a good way
13. Being with my family

Thursday

Jobs I Might Have Liked Having

1. Interior designer
2. Test baker for the Food Network kitchens
3. Art gallery owner
4. Preschool teacher (I did love it)
5. Clothing store window designer
6. Personal assistant
7. Nutritionist
8. Professional organizer
9. The person who, on the Kashi commercials, travels the world for the good ingredients
10. A supermodel

Wednesday

10 Easy Ways To Green Your Home (from everydayhealth.com)

1. Replace your lightbulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
2. Maximize heating and cooling efficiency
3. Eat local and organic
4. Unplug electric "vampires" (things that remain plugged in)
5. Reduce, reuse, recycle
6. Choose nontoxic products
7. Purchase Energy Star products
8. Drink filtered tap water
9. Shorten your shower
10. Choose sustainable seafood

Monday

Thoughts On Dora The Explorer

1. I wish her t-shirt were just a smidge longer
2. I bet Boots has really stinky feet wearing those boots in the jungle
3. I don't like when they ask a question and then just stare at you...creepy.
4. The repetition, although understandably good, is highly annoying
5. I like the name Dora, but you could never name your daughter that now
6. I would have never guessed Boots was a monkey had W not told me
7. Those songs are catchy
8. Swiper's going to be an explorer? We'll see.

Thursday

Changes

1. I'm starting to like popcorn for the 1st time in my life
2. I rearranged our laundry room--so much better
3. I am attempting meal and grocery planning--not easy if you look at what we eat
4. We are in the midst of major spring cleaning!
5. W and I are switching over to Greek yogurt
6. Maybe swiching W's Wonder Pets birthday party to a Dora party (begrudgingly)
7. Wanting a new look. First stop...Ninfa
8. These last two days have been "walking" weather. Love it! I can get some exercise.

Randoms

1. I do not like "Parents" magazine. It has been coming to my house for almost 2 years now, and I've never paid for it. I'll probably get a huge bill someday for it, and it will make me hate it even more.
2. I think I spend too many minutes each day making weird faces into my stainless steel tea kettle.
3. My hands are freezing right now.
4. Quote of the week last week at home. Dad says, "She's asking ME where her calculator is. Like I know. I've never used a calculator in my entire life."
5. I've been really homesick for a long time now.
6. I really want to take a bath now, but my sick daughter being hosed off in it so many times is kinda ruining it for me. And I'm too tired to clean it.
7. I am excited for the new InStyle magazine that came yesterday.
8. Nothing sounds good to eat for lunch...Ohs! cereal it is.
9. Project Runway tonight :)
10. W is going to have a Wonder Pets birthday party this year.
11. I want to plan a weekend trip. Jenny, are you with me?
12. There is a banner outside on the next building that says, "Save a Trip. Go online!" I wish they'd take that down.

Monday

Random Thoughts

1. My favorite "kitchen thing" are cupcake liners
2. I didn't take a shower today, but I feel like I did
3. Last night was Rush's first night without a swaddle. It did not go well.
4. I am going to have leftover ravioli lasagna for lunch
5. We bought cute new gray felt coasters this weekend at Uma
6. I am almost halfway done with my Christmas shopping
7. My favorite "bathroom thing" is tweezers. Especially my Tweezerman ones because they are hot pink.
8. I do not like bar soap.
9. I do not watch scary movies.
10. I do not put good pictures of me as my facebook profile pic, because I don't want people to think that I am trying too hard.
11. I bought 5 new Christmas ornaments at Crate and Barrel this weekend.
12. Rush insists on being on his tummy.
13. Winnie is wearing a shirt covered in rhinos today.
14. I love Sharpie pens.
15. I have no idea what I'm getting Andy for his Christmas stocking.
16. I love our cute little Christmas stockings!

Thursday

A List Of Thoughts In My Head

1. My legs REALLY hurt...like I've done tons of manual labor or some sort of intense workout. If you know me, you know I've done neither.
2. I love this granola.
3. I need to pack. Kinda last minute trip to Conway this weekend.
4. I remembered my Dad's birthday on Tuesday, got him a gift and everything, but forgot to call him. I'm in trouble.
5. Rush looks cute in this onesie.
6. I don't like when it rains. I hate feeling like a prisoner in my home.
7. I want Schnucks tomato bisque for lunch, but don't want to go get it.
8. I think I'll have a Boca burger instead.
9. I am not going to presume that my sin isn't just as bad as anyone elses.
10. Maybe I have a blood clot in my legs?

Sunday

Some Recent Dream Plots

1. I was helping to save the Owen character on Grey's Anatomy.
2. Stuck in the basent of a building.
3. Picking apples at Eckert's with my family.
4. Someone broke into our loft and was threatening to take my babies.
5. I was helping someone (I think it was season 2 Andre) sew their garment on Project Runway.
6. Winnie was her size now, but could talk like an adult.

Friday

List of Questions

1. How many cookies is too many cookies at one time? What if they are the little cookies?
2. Why do my coffee table, end table, and kitchen table (all glass) get so dusty every day?
3. When will Rush's umbilical cord fall off already?
4. Why can't Winnie learn to pick up after herself?
5. Why does everyone in this world think they are entitled to more than they deserve?
6. Why do homeless people think that I walk around with endless bags of change to support their vagrancy?
7. Why is Raising Helen on TV every day? Is it really that great a movie? I don't think so.
8. Will someone please come and clean my bathrooms?
9. Why is everyone all of the sudden a huge Michael Jackson fan? (I do love the song "The Way You Make Me Feel")
10. Why is there no volume control on this Tickle-Me Elmo doll?

Monday

Observations On A Boy

1. I do not like dealing with a circumcision AND a umbilical cord stump.
2. It's weird to think of him being a man someday...stronger than me someday. Weird!
3. I am nervous for his teenage years. I will have no idea what to do with him. Daddy will take over for those 10 or so years.
4. It's harder to dress a baby boy "cool" than it was for Winnie.
5. I laugh sometimes when he's nursing. It seems like such a girly process, and that he should be already drinking from a cup or something. I don't know.

Thursday

Hodgepodge

1. Puddy has found that lying on the ceramic tile in the bathrooms is the coolest spot in our loft.
2. I found a good sounding recipe, but one of the ingredients is in quotes..."tomatoes." What does that mean?
3. I only have a desire to eat breakfast foods.
4. I will be glad to have our loft finally finished after this weekend.
5. Milk always smells soured to me.
6. I need to move all my art books to a safer spot and clear the room for W's puzzles, but I don't have the energy to do it.
7. This SkipHop drying rack thing is one of my most favorite things.
8. My balcony flowers seem to be surviving. It's a miracle, because they usually do not.
9. We were crazy Tuesday night and ordered Papa Johns instead of Imos. I wish we hadn't tried to be crazy.
10. Today is our anniversary. Four years!

Wednesday

What I Don't Understand

1. Anything involving multi-step directions
2. Most electronic devices
3. Why 365 tortillas are so awesomely delicious, but their ziploc top is so crappy
4. Why kids toys (well, the cheap-o plastic crap) come in such ridiculous packaging
5. My obsession towards baby clothing
6. Why I can't just have a nice, peaceful, quiet heart
7. Why our two TiVos randomly have been deciding what to record and what to not record
8. How people can just cook amazing things
9. How babies grow in our bellies
10. The necessity of that nasty fetus poster I have to drive by every day at the PP office on Forest Park Parkway
11. Why Winnie doesn't relish sleep time like Mommy does
12. How Heroes was only good during season one

Thursday

Things I Would Change About The World (don't be expecting world peace or anything)

1. Get rid of the ridiculous reality shows (keep the good ones...I'll be the judge)
2. Outlaw all casinos (they really to me are all that is wrong with the world)
3. Institute fines for spitting on the sidewalk in STL
4. For people to know the truth about what is in what we eat and what is truly bad for us without powerful influence
5. Make people pass competency tests before they can have children
6. More expectant mother parking
7. Getting rid of pennies from our money system, or you know, maybe cash altogether. I haven't really thought this one through. Pennies just seem so ridiculous and money is just really filthy.
8. Gas stations would be modernized so that I don't have to get out and touch that nasty pump
9. Highway 40 would magically be done today
10. Random old people would be outlawed from giving me "advice" and "pointers" concerning my parenting/Winnie in general