No house and nice legs

Are you having blog withdrawls? Sorry about the absence of updates... it's been one of those weeks.
FYI - our house deal in Green Bay fell through, so we could use some prayers that another couple comes along to put in an offer soon.

On a cuter note, this morning I was putting my shoes on to go to the gym. Dani started rubbing my leg and said, "Ooh Mommy, I like your legs! You have nice legs Mommy!!" I didn't have the heart to tell her that I do not in fact have nice legs, that it's just her biased opinion, and she really hasn't seen anyone else's legs to compare to mine. I just said thank you. :)

Hopefully we'll get our heads out of our rears soon and start taking more pictures and videos to post.

Praise praise praise!!

I was just folding clothes in the bedroom and Dani asked me to lift her xylophone onto the bed. I put it up there for her and she said, "Oh, thank you Mommy! You did such a good job Mommy! What a big girl and what a big helper Mommy!!!" I think maybe she'll be a great Mom some day.

Points to ponder

I know it's kind of long, but it's very interesting. The last paragraph being the most powerful I think.

Nicole Lamarche, Miss California 2003 and now an ordained minister at Cotuit Federated Church in Cotuit, Mass, is speaking out.

She says:
"As a pastor and a former Miss California, I am often asked to interpret what the Word of God has to say on a particular subject. I am quite confident that God prefers that we human beings stick to speaking for ourselves. And yet there are occasions when God’s Word is used as a weapon, and I feel compelled to speak.

In the past few days, much has been made of the words of Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean. She stated that marriage is between a man and a woman. I write not in response to her opinion, but rather about her comments that followed: that the Bible condones her words. She said, 'It's not about being politically correct, it's about being biblically correct.' While this sentiment is shared by many who seek to condemn gay people and gay marriage, citing pieces of the Bible to further one’s own prejudice fails to meet the Bible on its own terms.

Most people seeking to condemn gay people point to the Book of Leviticus, where we read that men lying with men is an abomination. However, we rarely hear of other verses found in the book of Leviticus that are equally challenging. For example, Leviticus also tells us that eating shrimp and lobster is an abomination. And that a person should not wear material woven of two kinds of material—an impossible mandate for a pageant contestant!

In Paul’s letter to the community in Corinth we read, ‘For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church….’ And yet these words have not prevented Christian denominations from ordaining women, such as myself. Sadly, the Bible has been used to further prejudice throughout history. We have used it to permit ourselves to enslave people; to conquer and kill; and to denigrate the earth.

The truth is that it is difficult to know for sure the intentions of the biblical authors, but we do know something about God. Those of us who know God through Jesus of Nazareth know that he went to great lengths to express God’s love to people who were labeled as outcasts. He spent time with children, prostitutes, and lepers, all of whom were labeled as outside of the grasp of the Holy. As we continue to seek God’s vision for us as a nation grounded in a love for justice, I pray that we might move closer to the cause of grace.”

Outside fun!

I just realized I haven't shared in a while. And I wish I had cuz there were so many funny things that've happened, and of course they fall right out of my head after a couple hours if I don't write them down.
One conversation that I do remember:
(Getting ready to go to the gym the other day... putting on my shoes)
D: I like your new shoes Mommy!
Me: Thanks honey!
D: Did you buy them at Target?
Me: (chuckle) No, I didn't get them at Target.
D: Where did you buy your new shoes, Mommy?
Me: I got them at Sears.
D: At Sears? Is that by Daddy?
Me: Um, I guess. It's in the mall and the mall is by Daddy's work.
D: Ya, Sears is by Daddy. I like your new Sears shoes Mommy!!
Me: Thanks honey.

We went to the playground at Oak Park a couple nights ago. Dani had so much fun sliding and swinging and running. Some of the other kids got a kick out of her because she's such a mother hen. When another kid would be climbing a ladder or something Dani would say, "Is she okay? Is she okay?" Then once the kid got up by her, "It's okay. You're okay." Then she'd hold out her hand to help the kid to the slide. Too sweet! These are kids that are 6, 7, 8 years old by the way. ??? Apparently it looked very dangerous for them to be on those ladders.
She also got her first little boyfriend. A blonde curly haired little daredevil that I must say I do not approve of. He was a very bad influence... trying to get her up ladders that were way too big for her. Next he'll be offering her vodka and cigarettes! Sheesh!

Fun weekend

Duane and I had a great weekend. The comedian was really funny, and the whole weekend was just lovely. Thanks Grammy and Papa for babysitting! Danica had so much fun, I'm still hearing all about it! Today she told me all about riding in Papa's car.
As they drove away yesterday she started crying (which she normally doesn't do) and she said, "I love Grammy and Papa." Awwwww!!

Who's the boss?

MMMM, tomato soup and grilled cheese is a great lunch for a cloudy day!

The other day Duane and I were fighting (tickling and pushing) for the chair. Dani said to us, "Take turns guys, share!"

Yesterday she came into the living room, looked around, and said, "Oh my gosh!! Dis is ridiculous! Look at dis mess!! OH MY GOSH!!"

Where does she get it?! Certainly not me! :)

Girls playing

These two had a great time together. Here they are playing hide and seek in the pack-n-play. I caught the tail end of it so they were running out of steam, but you can still hear Hannah giggling while she's "hiding."

Itchy bunny stuff (as Hannah says)

Easter stuff

Easter pics

What a cutie pie!!

We tried getting one with Emma... didn't quite work out.

Who's that creepy guy sitting next to me?

The three stooges

The five stooges?

Adam, Jaycie and Brenna (smiliest baby in the world)

Almost had all of them looking!

Unfortunately we didn't get a picture of Wyat, Carissa and Hannah together... next time. We all had a great Easter and it was so fun to all be together again (except Jared, he had to work). Dani and Hannah are finally at the age where they can play together. It was nice to see them running and giggling all weekend. Soon Brenna will be joining them!!

Thanks for a great Easter everyone!

Oh jeez!

It's 10:30 at night, we're locked out of our bathroom, and we both have to pee.

Wheeee!!!

This reminds me of a very funny Cosby Show episode.

Play, play, play, that's all you do!

Daddy fell for the sweet "pleeeaaasssee!" and brought in Dani's tricycle the other day.

Trying to lure Emma into her fort.

She's not falling for it.

Good memory

For those of you who are interested in reading a VERY funny mom blogger, check out this site:
www.dooce.com

Dani and I stopped at the grocery store on our way home from the gym this morning. It's a store that we haven't visitted in a couple weeks. Last time we were there, the older gentleman that bags groceries tried talking to Danica. And those of you who know her well know that she of course flipped out and screamed bloody murder.... always fun for me in public. So we had a little talk about it being okay to talk to men while she's with Mommy.
This time he did not try talking to her (learned his lesson I guess). As we pulled the cart away from him and his bagging, she said to me, "It's okay Mommy, he's a good guy."

Orange ya glad I didn't say Banana?

Dani and I were just having some oranges for a snack. Hers was cut into pieces and mine was cut into 8 wedges. After a few minutes she looked at my plate and said, "Mommy eating a orange just like Danica?" I said yup. She said, "You have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 oranges Mommy?" I said huh? She said, "You have 8 oranges." I said, "Well ya, I guess I do." She said, "Well, that's good."
Either she's rainman or that was a really good guess.

Karma, is that you?

I finally got around to washing Danica's coat yesterday. It was so nice and sparkly clean! Then this morning as we were walking from the YMCA to the car, I had just let go of her hand to get the keys out, and she fell in a mud puddle. What is that???

Ads

Okay, don't freak out. It's just something I'm trying. I'm sure you'll notice there are ads on my blog now. I'm not even sure how I would get paid for this (maybe just people c licking on it, maybe some other way?). I'm just gonna try it for a bit - I've heard of others doing it and making a few extra bucks from it. If nothing comes of it, I'll take it back off.

Caffeine

Up at 11 with no sleepies in sight. I knew those M&Ms were a mistake after dinner. Damn the chocolate... DAMN ALL THE CHOCOLATE!!!

What a kid

I was just getting ready to go to the gym and I asked Dani what she wanted to wear today. Her answer:
"Um, clothes and diapes, and jammies, and maraca, and peaches."
Alrighty!!!
A few minutes later she came in the bathroom and said, "MOMMY!" (very accusationally).
"What?"
"I told you!"
"You told me what?"
(She throws the brush on the floor).
"I told you to pick up put away!!!"
And she storms out of the room with her sternest look and hands on hips.

Eeewwwww!

Well, as I was finishing my last post, Dani came in here with her hand held out and said, "That's tasty!"
I said, "What's tasty?"
"That's num-num, poop."
"WHAT??!!"
"On da finger."
"Did you stick your hand in your diaper?"
"Ya, that's num-num poop."
(Oh dear God)
Yes, we rushed to the bathroom and washed her hands well, all the while giving a lecture on how yucky that is... I'm sure she wasn't listening to a word of it however, cuz soap is so much fun!
Luckily I had just changed her poopy diaper so her bum was nice and clean, but still!!!