Monthly Archives: November 2006

Turn on my Lights

Peter: Tell him to “Turn on your lights.”
Phillip: Turn on my lights.
Peter: No, tell him to turn on his lights.
Phillip: Turn on his lights.
Peter: No, not my lights. Say “Turn on your lights.”
Phillip: Turn on my lights.
Peter: No, his lights.
Phillip (in disgust and triumph): Turn on the lights!

It Works!!!

I have read that dish detergent takes out stains, and now that I have tried it, I am convinced!! The other day I got a grease stain (veggie oil) on a favorite shirt and was very disappointed because I have never been successful at getting grease stains out of clothing. I remembered reading about using [...]

No More Night

Here is Phillip’s solution to night time:
“When dark gets on the windows, we’ll wash it off with a wash cloth.”
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MadLibs

When I was growing up, I liked to do MadLIbs with my friends. It was a fun game that brings back memories. Today I found a site that had something similar called CrazyLibs. Luke and I had a fun time with it!! Check it out and have a blast!!
http://www.rinkworks.com/crazylibs/
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Apple & Oatmeal Cobbler

Well, I have returned to my allergy diet after taking almost a month long break. (Hey, I deserved it after going several months without a single intentional cheat!). I was craving sweets, so I searched online for a wheat free sugar free sweet recipe(sounds like an oxymoron, huh?) and found this site http://www.recipes4us.co.uk
Here’s my version [...]

How Observant

Luke and I just got new phones and were listening to ring tones online. When we listened to one that sounded like a kiss, Phillip laughed, pointed at us, and said, “That’s ya’ll!!”
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Growing up!!

Anna Marie took her first unsupervised shower today! She even brushed her own hair!! My little girl is growing up before my very eyes! It is exciting and sad at the same time! It is sad because she is not the little girl she used to be, but it is exciting because growing up is [...]

Finally Mobile

Bethany has finally crawled and is quite excited about it!! See for yourself!
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Wacky Ears

After bathing Peter this evening, he complained of having water in his ears. He wrapped his towel around his finger and went to dry his ears. Then he excitedly exclaimed, “Mom, I think I feel a wack!!” I said, “A wack?! What’s a….” Then I burst out in laughter to the sound of now both [...]

Burning Incense

Since moving up north where temperatures are a little lower than we are used to, we have made it part of our routine to drink hot tea every evening. Last night, I put the water on to boil and sat down to talk to Luke. After a few minutes, Luke’s eyes got really big as [...]