"Me singing is like playing Whac-a-mole." So says my darling husband about his singing ability. He says that sometimes he's on key (or as close as possible for him) and does pretty good singing the song. But sometimes he's way off and just never gets close, kinda like how when you play the Whac-a-mole game, sometimes you can hit all the moles as they pop up, and sometimes you miss every single one of them.
"Coaching"
Submitted by laura on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 03:45
At John's work, they apparently have this system in place where you can "coach" someone that isn't doing something in a safe manner. Basically, it's their way of allowing their employees to police themselves and each other. And, if you're "coached" by someone, you're supposed to say "thank you" to basically avoid the issue going up the chain of command.
Piles, Piles, Piles
Submitted by laura on Sat, 06/27/2009 - 00:10
I'm a piler. I pile papers; I pile books; I pile boxes. I pile. haha...now the word "pile" looks funny and sounds funny. Anyway, I'm a piler. I pile things up until they're just about to fall...and then I start a new pile! This works great for papers and other inanimate things (though it would be better if I just found a place for those things instead of piling them in the first place), but it doesn't work so great for people, or emotions, or feelings.
Adventures with Cloth Diapering
Submitted by laura on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 18:20
Here is my sweet little man in his new cloth diapers! Yes, that's right, I made the switch to cloth diapers--at least for around home. I don't know that I'm brave enough--or adept enough--yet to venture around town on errands with cloth diapers. Though I have a sneaky suspicion that at some point, I'll reach a level of comfort where that's what I do. So far it hasn't been too bad, though it does take some getting used to.Prayer
Submitted by laura on Tue, 06/23/2009 - 22:23
I have about decided that when someone tells you that you need to "pray and ask God to change your heart" that, in actuality, they are the ones that need to pray and ask God to change their heart. Maybe not in every instance, but in most instances. The only time I can think of that that statement is meant sincerely, is the time when you yourself admit to needing to change your attitudes about someone or something.
Where's My Focus?
Submitted by laura on Sat, 06/20/2009 - 22:49
I allow other people to get in the way of my relationship with God. I realized this today, driving to Wal-mart, thinking about things at church. I get so mad at people who are only serving themselves, and then that's all I focus on, which takes my attention and focus off God. So how am I any better than those people?
My Sweet Man
Submitted by laura on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 03:35
The sheer joy on Henry's face is one of the purest, most beautiful things in the world. I hope he always will smile like that when he thinks of me.
I Love My Parents!
Submitted by laura on Sun, 06/14/2009 - 21:50
This weekend, I have had some kind of little stomach bug. It lasted a couple of days, and now thankfully has left my system. Unfortunately, I think I gave it to John, but Henry hasn't caught it yet so that's a good thing. Here's hoping he doesn't catch it at all!
To Have A Friend...
Submitted by laura on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 17:12
Yesterday I had lunch with my in-laws, and I enjoyed it! Yes, you read that right. I had fun and would love to do it again (I'm sure there's some embittered person who hates their in-laws cursing me right now.) I met my two sisters-in-law and my mother-in-law at Red Robin, a hamburger restaurant, for lunch. It was so nice to see my two nephews and see how they have grown and changed.
On Days Like This...
Submitted by laura on Sun, 06/07/2009 - 00:49
On days like today, this sweet little face keeps me going.
Henry's teething, and today was just one of those days that his mouth hurt--bad. Chewing on everything in sight (including my face) and drooling bucket loads. Woefully crying, while I try everything I know to make him feel better.
