Saturday, January 24, 2009

My Brother and Me...



I came across this poem about brothers on the web the other day and thought it fitting. And NO, I did not write it...kudos to who did though b/c it's way too cute!


My Brother and Me

My brother and me,
We sail the sea
In a cardboard box for a boat;

Or we barevely embark
On a hunt for a shark
As our wading pool serves as a moat.

We go off to work
Riding bikes, digging dirt...
Burst in the door, "Mommy! We're home!"

With double the hugs,
Double boo-boos and bugs,
We're happy we're never alone.

My brother and me,
As I'm sure you'll agree,
Are as close as two brothers can be;

For whatever the weather
I'm glad we're together-
No, there is no other
I'd want for my brother.
We're best pals-my brother and me!

Friday, January 23, 2009

100 Things I've done...

Livingonathought was doing this and I thought it looked like fun. If you play along, leave me a comment so I can see your list. Bold whatever you have done or italics if your font is bold. Things I have done are in Bold.

1. Started your own blog.

2. Slept under the stars.

3. Played in a band.

4. Visited Hawaii.

5. Watched a meteor shower.

6. Given more than you can afford to charity.

7. Been to Disneyland.

8. Climbed a mountain.

9. Held a praying mantis.

10. Sang a solo.

11. Bungee jumped.

12. Visited Paris.

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch.

15. Adopted a child.

16. Had food poisoning.

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.

18. Grown your own vegetables.

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France.

20. Slept on an overnight train.

21. Had a pillow fight.

22. Hitch hiked.

23. Taken a sick day when you're not sick.

24. Built a snow fort.

25. Held a lamb.

26. Gone skinny dipping.

27. Run a marathon.

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice.

29. Seen a total eclipse.

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset.

31. Hit a home run.

32. Been on a cruise.

33. Seen Niagra Falls in person.

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors.

35. Seen and Amish community.

36. Taught yourself a new language.

37. Had enough money to truly be satisfied.

38. Seen the leaning tower of Pisa in person.

39. Gone rock climbing.

40. Seen Michelangelo's David.

41. Sung karaoke.

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant.

44. Visited Africa.

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.

46. Been transported in an ambulance.

47. Had your portrait painted.

48. Gone deep sea fishing.

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person.

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling.

52. Kissed in the rain.

53. Played in the mud.

54. Gone to a drive-in theater.

55. Been in a movie.

56. Visited the Great Wall of China.

57. Started a business.

58. Taken a martial arts class.

59. Visited Russia.

60. Served in a soup kitchen.

61. Sold Girl Scout cookies.

62. Gone whale watching.

63. Gotten flowers for no reason.

64. Donated blood, platelets, or plasma.

65. Gone sky diving.

66. Visited a Nazi concentration camp.

67. Bounced a check.

68. Flown in a helicopter.

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy.

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial.

71. Eaten caviar.

72. Pieced a quilt.

73. Stood in Times Square.

74. Toured the Everglades.

75. Been fired from a job.

76. Seen the changing of the guards in London.

77. Broken a bone.

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle.

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.

80. Published a book.

81. Been to the Vatican.

82. Bought a brand new car.

83. Walked in Jerusalem.

84. Had your picture in the paper.

85. Read the entire Bible.

86. Visited the White House.

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.

88. Had Chicken pox.

89. Saved someone's life.

90. Sat on a jury.

91. Met someone famous.

92. Joined a book club.

93. Lost a loved one.

94. Had a baby.

95. Seen the Alamo in person.

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake.

97. Been involved in a lawsuit.

98. Owned a cell phone.

99. Been stung by a bee.

100. Read an entire book in one day.

And the lesson I learned from this post is that there are so... many things I have NOT done and NEED to do! I MUST get busy...

Thursday, January 22, 2009

The Gift of Sleep.


My boys have both been blessed with the "gift of sleep." They fall asleep quickly and sleep like Rocks. What a wonderful gift I gave them. Daddy, unforunately does NOT have this "gift" and is so... jealous of me and the boys-but happy for us anyway...(I think)

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Super Mom...




I came across these GREAT tips the other day and wanted to share..

Top 8 Tips for Moms to be condidered a
"Super Mommy"
  1. Play with your children-they say you should spend at least 15 minutes down on the floor every day with your kids

  2. Eat an actual meal together

  3. Read a book together

  4. Communicate with them
  5. Be a good role model-yes, let them see your faults

  6. Speak the truth
  7. Learn to say No

  8. Set a good example

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

C of C game

Little brother and Daddy
Big brother and his new Cougar
Cool picture!
Mommy, Big brother & Cougar
Our family enjoyed a College of Charleston basketball game this year. It was little brother's first basketball game and of course-he LOVED it mostly b/c of the basketballs in action. He had always been a HUGE fan of balls of any type since he was a baby. Loves them even more now! Big brother took some of his OWN money and bought himself a small Cougar complete with a C of C bandana. How cute!







Monday, January 19, 2009

House...

Did I tell you how much I LOVE to watch this guy save the day? Love him....... One day I watched the House marathon almost all day.



Make Something Monday



My boys were so... excited about their little egg carton army man boat they created. How can something so simple be so much fun? It is STILL floating in water in their room and they WILL NOT let me pour the water out!