Hi, this is Mae Anne in semi-panic mode. The following are things that I have no idea about and I'm asking you b/c my sister isn't answering her phone... when I feel the need to know something I need the info immediately or I get all stressed out and the end result is a tension headache ~ one of which I can now feel coming on starting in my upper shoulder blades. Not fun. Please inform the uninformed ASAP...
1. How many bottles do we need? I mean we have 6 and if I end up successfully breast feeding it will make a difference in the # needed, right? At the moment, I need worse case scenario figures, please.
2. What do I need to take to the hospital for Hadlee? If we'll be there for 2 days do I need three outfits for her (day 1, day 2 and a coming home outfit)? Should I just take gowns and matching blankets? What about diapers and wipes and various things of that nature?
3. How many pacifiers are needed? We have 3. I figured we should at least have 7 ~ one for every day... but that's just my harebrained idea.
4. When do we need to get the high chair? Obviously she isn't going to need it the first few weeks, but roughly at what age is a baby big enough to sit in the thing?
5. Is a play yard really a necessary item? (And what's w/ not calling them play pens anymore, did someone end up in jail b/c he or she was in one as a baby?) We have a bassinet (sp?) and her crib ~ is the play yard needed too?
6. How many sheets do I need for the crib and bassinet? I have 2 bassinet sheets and one for the crib.
7. Is it better to have a bouncy seat or a swing? One is obviously larger and bulkier than the other, but what I need is what gets the job done... enough time for a shower where all of the shampoo and conditioner are rinsed out and I get to dry off and put on clean clothes.
8. What about burp cloths? I think we have around 10, but that doesn't sound like nearly enough. Don't babies spew after or during every feeding?
9. How do I give her a bath if I can't bathe her until her belly button falls off and when does that happen?
10. Am I an unfit mother if I do something wrong, don't have enough burp cloths, mis-match her outfit and blanket, or run our of clean bottles?????!??!?!!!
AAARRRGGGHH. Stressing over all of this and more at the moment. Answer if you can. Laugh if you must, but please tell me that it will all be ok.
29 days and counting vigorously.
Monday, July 25, 2005
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Seeking Mommy Advice
I came home from church this afternoon w/ roughly three loads of laundry to do for Hadlee! The last and largest shower was held by the church ladies (not to be confused w/ the Chruch Lady from SNL) and the smocked dresses and cutsie little things are just delicious. I do, however, need your advice on the blanket deal. How many blankets (receiving, fleece, thermal, afghans, etc.) does one child really need? I'm not asking this in a sarcastic manner, but I REALLY would like to have a ball park figure. I haven't counted exactly the number we have, but I'm quite sure that it's over 10 and less than 20. Other than having lots of warmth and providing great fort and tent building materials, are they really that vital to a baby's existence?
Also (Men, I do here by apologized if you read the following paragraph ~ feel free to skip to the end of this post from this point), I asked my doctor about nursing things and she recommended a certain brand of pump, but not bottles or various assunderies (I don't know if assunderies is really the correct word to use here, but I felt like using it. I mean, how often do you get to use the word "assunderies"?). If you have recently breast fed and used a pump (cuz, they kind of go hand in hand, correct?) would you kindly give a thumbs up for the brand? Did you rent it from the hospital or shell out the $319 for it at Motherhood Maternity?
Ok, I think that's about it for the questions for tonight. I'm sure that many more will pop into my head, probably about bathroom break #3 at roughly 4:37a.m. I'll update things then...
Happy (Manic) Monday
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Monday, July 18, 2005
Dis and Anti
Yesterday, for the first time in my life, the elders at church made a public announcement that someone was being disfellowshipped from our assembly. In reality, she did this herself (left her husband and family and made a new one in a different place w/ no communication or replies to the concern, inquiries and prayers from the elders) and the church just kind of followed suit. It was sad and shocking and done w/ love (I know that sounds odd, but it really was) all at the same time.
I'm not sure that this would have taken place before our gospel meeting in June. The man who was brought in for the meeting does the International Gospel Hour ~ I can't remember his name for the life of me (googled it, he's Winford Claiborne). Anyway, one of the parts of his discipline subject was on when a person should be disfellowshipped publicly. At the time I thought, "This is going to stir the pot a good bit." And it did, but it was in discussions and questions, not "Lets go get so-and-so, put a red A on their chest and let the entire world know that we follow the Good Book's rules on telling people where they went wrong and turning away from those who have turned from God." (Obviously, there are some who would do that and think it's the right thing to do, but that wasn't what happened, Thank God!)
It's sad that things like this happen. I'm so glad that I am not in a elder's position and have to make decisions like these. When the announcement was made, the congregation was asked to pray for the family affected and to especially pray for the wife and to tell her, if she was seen, that she is loved and wanted and prayed for.
Now for the "anti" deal. I have a friend who has an interest who is an anti (a.k.a. non-institutional). Now, I hadn't ever heard of the anti movement until a couple of years ago and what I understood of it was "Oh, yeah, they don't have kitchens or social functions at the church building." (Brandon and I visited one such congregation where two Amish men had just been baptized and in turn disfellowshipped from their families ~ it was an interesting experience to say the least.) Ok, what-ever floats their boat, at least they aren't doing the one cup deal! No biggy, just a different perspective. My friend, however, had heard other things that were much more negative from a person who has a very poor attitude about everything that goes against what he feels is right. Naturally, she was a bit hesitant about diving more into the "interest" b/c of the negative spin on all of this. She called me for advice about all of this and we googled the anti deal and were both quite surprised at how NOT hell, fire, damnation it all sounded.
So much religious stuff going on in my head. So many brain cells being asked to function. Odd I guess. Tell me your insights to these matters if you wish. I hope that what I wrote doesn't sound negative or legalistic or anti anti, but just my view of such matters from my own perspective. Does that make sense?
I'm going to take a break and then hit the books some more. Only one more month of classes and then I'm taking off until January. I am looking VERY forward to that break time and to spending lots of time w/ our daughter... just 36 more days! :)
I've got a pretty busy week ahead. Visiting friends on Short Mountain, in Lawrenceburg, a doc's visit in Spring Hill and a couple of days in Huntsville; plus 3 classes, a paper, a pedicure and a baby shower. What are the chances of those classes and paper getting done?!?!???!!
I'm not sure that this would have taken place before our gospel meeting in June. The man who was brought in for the meeting does the International Gospel Hour ~ I can't remember his name for the life of me (googled it, he's Winford Claiborne). Anyway, one of the parts of his discipline subject was on when a person should be disfellowshipped publicly. At the time I thought, "This is going to stir the pot a good bit." And it did, but it was in discussions and questions, not "Lets go get so-and-so, put a red A on their chest and let the entire world know that we follow the Good Book's rules on telling people where they went wrong and turning away from those who have turned from God." (Obviously, there are some who would do that and think it's the right thing to do, but that wasn't what happened, Thank God!)
It's sad that things like this happen. I'm so glad that I am not in a elder's position and have to make decisions like these. When the announcement was made, the congregation was asked to pray for the family affected and to especially pray for the wife and to tell her, if she was seen, that she is loved and wanted and prayed for.
Now for the "anti" deal. I have a friend who has an interest who is an anti (a.k.a. non-institutional). Now, I hadn't ever heard of the anti movement until a couple of years ago and what I understood of it was "Oh, yeah, they don't have kitchens or social functions at the church building." (Brandon and I visited one such congregation where two Amish men had just been baptized and in turn disfellowshipped from their families ~ it was an interesting experience to say the least.) Ok, what-ever floats their boat, at least they aren't doing the one cup deal! No biggy, just a different perspective. My friend, however, had heard other things that were much more negative from a person who has a very poor attitude about everything that goes against what he feels is right. Naturally, she was a bit hesitant about diving more into the "interest" b/c of the negative spin on all of this. She called me for advice about all of this and we googled the anti deal and were both quite surprised at how NOT hell, fire, damnation it all sounded.
So much religious stuff going on in my head. So many brain cells being asked to function. Odd I guess. Tell me your insights to these matters if you wish. I hope that what I wrote doesn't sound negative or legalistic or anti anti, but just my view of such matters from my own perspective. Does that make sense?
I'm going to take a break and then hit the books some more. Only one more month of classes and then I'm taking off until January. I am looking VERY forward to that break time and to spending lots of time w/ our daughter... just 36 more days! :)
I've got a pretty busy week ahead. Visiting friends on Short Mountain, in Lawrenceburg, a doc's visit in Spring Hill and a couple of days in Huntsville; plus 3 classes, a paper, a pedicure and a baby shower. What are the chances of those classes and paper getting done?!?!???!!
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
VBS ~ yes!
Nothing like singing "Three Wondering Jews" and "Booster, Booster be a Booster" to really take a gal back to the good ol' days. Plus, tonight was homemade ice cream and cobbler night ~ MMmmmm, mmmmm good! :)
Tomorrow begins the weekly trips to see Dr. Bullard. Not exciting to step on that scale at all ~ in fact, it's just down right mean of them to make me get on the thing.
B grilled the squash tonight, but I'd already had the afore mentioned ice cream and cobbler, so I'll take his word that it was good. Thank you for the recipes!
Tomorrow I am also going to turn in another teaching application (this time for the city schools, not the county). One of my friends called today and said that they wanted me to come for an interview. This is a 7 th grade position ~ reading and history I think. My personal opinion is "Whatever will be, will be." I'm a great teacher, rather compassionate and very NOT mainstream, but ya know, I'm just ready to not be pregnant any more. That's my passion for the time being. :)
Must head off to try to get at least an hour and a half of sleep at a time between all of those potty breaks and 10 minute roll over sessions (and I'm not talking cell phone minutes here people!). Nighty, night.
Tomorrow begins the weekly trips to see Dr. Bullard. Not exciting to step on that scale at all ~ in fact, it's just down right mean of them to make me get on the thing.
B grilled the squash tonight, but I'd already had the afore mentioned ice cream and cobbler, so I'll take his word that it was good. Thank you for the recipes!
Tomorrow I am also going to turn in another teaching application (this time for the city schools, not the county). One of my friends called today and said that they wanted me to come for an interview. This is a 7 th grade position ~ reading and history I think. My personal opinion is "Whatever will be, will be." I'm a great teacher, rather compassionate and very NOT mainstream, but ya know, I'm just ready to not be pregnant any more. That's my passion for the time being. :)
Must head off to try to get at least an hour and a half of sleep at a time between all of those potty breaks and 10 minute roll over sessions (and I'm not talking cell phone minutes here people!). Nighty, night.
Monday, July 11, 2005
Sunday, July 10, 2005
I need your cookbooks!!!
Here's the major malfunction...
We have wonderful neighbors who have a wonderful garden and they are great at sharing it's fabulous produce. Today's produce is squash. I love squash, but all I know to do w/ it is fry it. B asked if I could make a casserole BUT I can't find a squash casserole recipe to save my life!!! Help if you can, please! :)
Thanks a bajillion ~ Mae.
P.S. 44 days and counting.
We have wonderful neighbors who have a wonderful garden and they are great at sharing it's fabulous produce. Today's produce is squash. I love squash, but all I know to do w/ it is fry it. B asked if I could make a casserole BUT I can't find a squash casserole recipe to save my life!!! Help if you can, please! :)
Thanks a bajillion ~ Mae.
P.S. 44 days and counting.
Friday, July 08, 2005
What I like...
White Karo syrup on my french toast.
PB and Grape J w/ Nacho Cheese Doritos on White Bread (Don't knock it till ya try it!).
Having a clean house.
Going into Hadlee's room and touching everything.
Sitting in the garage talking to B while he works on random things such as the 4 wheeler winch.
Ironing.
Diet Sun~drop.
My husband's cooking... anything, esp. if it's grilled.
Living w/in 20 minutes of almost every family member.
Seeing most all of the family members on a regular basis.
Feeling HAH move around in my tummy and watching it look all lopsided and alien-ish.
Counting down the days until she's here and I can hold her, squeeze her, and call her mine!
Laughing at my husband.
Laughing in general.
AC ~ thank you Lord!
Getting gifts for HAH in the mail, or at a shower, or b/c something is one sale that she couldn't possibly do w/out.
Not working outside of the home.
Having a dog who guards nothing but her food and toys.
Nieces and a nephew.
HGTV.
Looking at house plans and thinking about what we'd like to have in our next home.
Life.
Blessings.
Love.
Smiles.
Compliments.
Blogging.
Now, how 'bout you?
PB and Grape J w/ Nacho Cheese Doritos on White Bread (Don't knock it till ya try it!).
Having a clean house.
Going into Hadlee's room and touching everything.
Sitting in the garage talking to B while he works on random things such as the 4 wheeler winch.
Ironing.
Diet Sun~drop.
My husband's cooking... anything, esp. if it's grilled.
Living w/in 20 minutes of almost every family member.
Seeing most all of the family members on a regular basis.
Feeling HAH move around in my tummy and watching it look all lopsided and alien-ish.
Counting down the days until she's here and I can hold her, squeeze her, and call her mine!
Laughing at my husband.
Laughing in general.
AC ~ thank you Lord!
Getting gifts for HAH in the mail, or at a shower, or b/c something is one sale that she couldn't possibly do w/out.
Not working outside of the home.
Having a dog who guards nothing but her food and toys.
Nieces and a nephew.
HGTV.
Looking at house plans and thinking about what we'd like to have in our next home.
Life.
Blessings.
Love.
Smiles.
Compliments.
Blogging.
Now, how 'bout you?
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
49 Days & Counting...
Seven weeks from today is Hadlee's due date. Last week at my doc's appointment I asked if there was a chance of my due date being moved up since she's measuring on the large side. Nope, apparently if the date is getting moved, it will be further away in order for her lungs to have more time to develop... my balloon of hope was quickly deflated! After next week's appointment I'll be in the office every week until Little Bit gets here ~ frightening and exciting all at the same time!!!
Brandon and I went to Mass on Sunday to celebrate the Christening of his cousin, Johanna. It was my first Catholic experience and I must say it was very interesting and confusing (not to mention the work out from sitting, standing and kneeling so much!) all at once. I was very engrossed in what was happening, the replies of the congregation back to the priest, the children running around, the lack of dress on many women, the absence of Bibles of any sort, the repetitiveness of having the same service each week for a year... basically the whole kit and kaboodle. I was going to participate in communion if B's family did (which they didn't) UNTIL this one particular moment... a lady, probably in her mid 50's sitting two rows ahead of us stuck her thumb up her nose, examined it's contents and then decided they were worthy of ingestion. She did this not once, but TWICE!!! Oh, holy Mary mother of Jesus these people drink after each other!!!!!!!!!!! Buick maguick!!! There was no way on the face of this green earth that I was going to drink from the same cup that she did (and really, what's the point of wiping the rim when it's just spreading germs around more than once?!) . I almost had a come-apart at that time ~ it was BAD! I was trying to figure out a way of avoiding the cup part (and at the same time was incredibly appreciative that we don't do the whole one cup deal!) when my mom-in-law said, "It's ok for us to just sit and observe at this point." Thank you Lord!
That was what really stuck w/ me from my first Mass experience. Johanna was Christened in the fountain ~ not sprinkled, but immersed butt naked up to her neck into a fountain that people then put their hands into and touched to their faces ~ hello babies pee in there! It was really neat, but bogger lady ruined a good bit of it... not to mention my anal-retentive-germ-o-phoebe-ness kicking into high gear. If I'd had my anti-bac wipes with me I'd've been handing them out right behind the alter boys! :)
Yesterday we had a wonderful Fourth celebration which included a cook out at my sister's house w/ all the siblings, nieces, nephew and friends, lots of fireworks, a few burnt hands and my husband catching on fire (just a small one though ~ it left a dime sized hole in his $4 Old Navy flag tee). All in a day's work...
Now I'm working on more school stuff and trying to actually get caught up. Last week I just thought about getting there, this week I'm actually doing it ~ shocking I'm sure...
Brandon and I went to Mass on Sunday to celebrate the Christening of his cousin, Johanna. It was my first Catholic experience and I must say it was very interesting and confusing (not to mention the work out from sitting, standing and kneeling so much!) all at once. I was very engrossed in what was happening, the replies of the congregation back to the priest, the children running around, the lack of dress on many women, the absence of Bibles of any sort, the repetitiveness of having the same service each week for a year... basically the whole kit and kaboodle. I was going to participate in communion if B's family did (which they didn't) UNTIL this one particular moment... a lady, probably in her mid 50's sitting two rows ahead of us stuck her thumb up her nose, examined it's contents and then decided they were worthy of ingestion. She did this not once, but TWICE!!! Oh, holy Mary mother of Jesus these people drink after each other!!!!!!!!!!! Buick maguick!!! There was no way on the face of this green earth that I was going to drink from the same cup that she did (and really, what's the point of wiping the rim when it's just spreading germs around more than once?!) . I almost had a come-apart at that time ~ it was BAD! I was trying to figure out a way of avoiding the cup part (and at the same time was incredibly appreciative that we don't do the whole one cup deal!) when my mom-in-law said, "It's ok for us to just sit and observe at this point." Thank you Lord!
That was what really stuck w/ me from my first Mass experience. Johanna was Christened in the fountain ~ not sprinkled, but immersed butt naked up to her neck into a fountain that people then put their hands into and touched to their faces ~ hello babies pee in there! It was really neat, but bogger lady ruined a good bit of it... not to mention my anal-retentive-germ-o-phoebe-ness kicking into high gear. If I'd had my anti-bac wipes with me I'd've been handing them out right behind the alter boys! :)
Yesterday we had a wonderful Fourth celebration which included a cook out at my sister's house w/ all the siblings, nieces, nephew and friends, lots of fireworks, a few burnt hands and my husband catching on fire (just a small one though ~ it left a dime sized hole in his $4 Old Navy flag tee). All in a day's work...
Now I'm working on more school stuff and trying to actually get caught up. Last week I just thought about getting there, this week I'm actually doing it ~ shocking I'm sure...
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
It's 2:22 somewhere...
Well, here actually. I had a hard time falling asleep and when I finally got to the really good sleep part Sassafrass woke me up. So, I've been reading new blogs since then. Haven't done that in quite a while. Isn't it funny how we get into a routine even in blogland?
I've had some pretty deep thoughts on life issues lately, but hesitate to post them given the fact that there are eyes reading this that I haven't spoken to on said issues and should probably do so before posting them in order to be as un-offensive as possible. How's that for a run-on?
Something that has really bothered me since moving back home is the rumor mill here. Holy crap!!! I had forgotten how mixed up, tied up, tangled up in rumors this place was. That is one area that I am trying desperately to stay out of... Satan's been pulling me lately, but I hope that I've resisted the pulling. Daddy always taught us that we are much better off not getting involved in the drama and politics that go on here. Now I really understand what he meant! Knowing that Hadlee will have to be taught the same thing, I figured that practicing and modeling such behavior would be better than preaching on it and being a hypocrite! Do any of you struggle w/ similar issues?
Well, I think I feel sleep coming on... must get up in a few hours for water aerobics ~ sadly, it kicked my booty on Monday, but then again I AM eight months preggars! :) Hope you are sleeping tightly.
I've had some pretty deep thoughts on life issues lately, but hesitate to post them given the fact that there are eyes reading this that I haven't spoken to on said issues and should probably do so before posting them in order to be as un-offensive as possible. How's that for a run-on?
Something that has really bothered me since moving back home is the rumor mill here. Holy crap!!! I had forgotten how mixed up, tied up, tangled up in rumors this place was. That is one area that I am trying desperately to stay out of... Satan's been pulling me lately, but I hope that I've resisted the pulling. Daddy always taught us that we are much better off not getting involved in the drama and politics that go on here. Now I really understand what he meant! Knowing that Hadlee will have to be taught the same thing, I figured that practicing and modeling such behavior would be better than preaching on it and being a hypocrite! Do any of you struggle w/ similar issues?
Well, I think I feel sleep coming on... must get up in a few hours for water aerobics ~ sadly, it kicked my booty on Monday, but then again I AM eight months preggars! :) Hope you are sleeping tightly.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
As is par...
Hi. My name is Mae Anne and I'm a procrastinator.
Once again, I have projects due for school and I can think of nothing better to do than laundry, cleaning, blogging, watching TV, and talking to anyone or anything that will listen in order to avert myself from finishing (or beginning) anything. Seriously, I should do better. I'll put myself in time out as soon as I finish this...
In the name of research, I'll ask your opinions. So, what is your opinion on the following:
1. Heterosexism / Homophobia / Christianity in the marriage and family therapy room.
2 Developing a community based project or program... what would it be, how would it work, would you like to develop said project for me?, etc.
3. Venn Diagrams ~ I hate the little suckers.
In other news...
I have such a busy week ahead and it doesn't look as if things will slow down any time soon. I'm trying to get as far ahead w/ school things as possible so just in case I get a call saying "Congratulations, you are hired as a real teacher and I need you to report to work in the morning." I'll have a bit less to stress over. (I heard through the grape vine that I would be getting a call soon, but the grape vine has been known to break down or go bad from time to time so I will count on absolutely no such of a thing.) I have 3 classes, 1 paper and a test to get in this week. Plus a day of shopping w/ the mom-in-law, a doc's appointment (on Tuesday we'll be into week #32!), 3 water aerobics classes, and a pedicure.
Boy life is just rough I tell ya! :)
Now I'll get right on that paper... as soon as I get in my 9 hours of sleep.
Once again, I have projects due for school and I can think of nothing better to do than laundry, cleaning, blogging, watching TV, and talking to anyone or anything that will listen in order to avert myself from finishing (or beginning) anything. Seriously, I should do better. I'll put myself in time out as soon as I finish this...
In the name of research, I'll ask your opinions. So, what is your opinion on the following:
1. Heterosexism / Homophobia / Christianity in the marriage and family therapy room.
2 Developing a community based project or program... what would it be, how would it work, would you like to develop said project for me?, etc.
3. Venn Diagrams ~ I hate the little suckers.
In other news...
I have such a busy week ahead and it doesn't look as if things will slow down any time soon. I'm trying to get as far ahead w/ school things as possible so just in case I get a call saying "Congratulations, you are hired as a real teacher and I need you to report to work in the morning." I'll have a bit less to stress over. (I heard through the grape vine that I would be getting a call soon, but the grape vine has been known to break down or go bad from time to time so I will count on absolutely no such of a thing.) I have 3 classes, 1 paper and a test to get in this week. Plus a day of shopping w/ the mom-in-law, a doc's appointment (on Tuesday we'll be into week #32!), 3 water aerobics classes, and a pedicure.
Boy life is just rough I tell ya! :)
Now I'll get right on that paper... as soon as I get in my 9 hours of sleep.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING?
A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear
A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
A snail can sleep for three years.
Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
Almonds are a member of the peach family.
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.
"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
If the population of China walked past you, in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.
If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at red lights.
It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.
Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.
No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.
On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament building is an American flag.
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite..
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and "lollipop" with your right.
The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.
The cruise liner, QE2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.
The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.
The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.
The words 'racecar,' 'kayak' and 'level' are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).
There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
There are more chickens than people in the world.
There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous
There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious."
There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewables Vitamins.
Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.
Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks; otherwise it will digest itself.
.............Now you know everything!!!
P.S. Does anyone else love that these are listed alphabetically??!?!?!
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear
A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
A "jiffy" is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
A snail can sleep for three years.
Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.
Almonds are a member of the peach family.
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds. Dogs only have about 10.
"Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt".
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
If the population of China walked past you, in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.
If you are an average American, in your whole life, you will spend an average of 6 months waiting at red lights.
It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.
Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.
No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.
On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament building is an American flag.
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite..
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
"Stewardesses" is the longest word typed with only the left hand and "lollipop" with your right.
The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing.
The cruise liner, QE2, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.
The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.
The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.
The words 'racecar,' 'kayak' and 'level' are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).
There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
There are more chickens than people in the world.
There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous
There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: "abstemious" and "facetious."
There's no Betty Rubble in the Flintstones Chewables Vitamins.
Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.
Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks; otherwise it will digest itself.
.............Now you know everything!!!
P.S. Does anyone else love that these are listed alphabetically??!?!?!
Monday, June 20, 2005
Perpetual state of stuffiness
Ah, to just be able to breathe without sounding like a 600 lb. asmatic... 'twould be a dream come true. I sound so horrible, I even frighten myself! We've got 9 weeks and 1 day to go ~ hopefully less if these squats live up to their reputation. Maybe then I'll be able to breathe normally again...
Is it just me, or has this month flown by? I can't believe that July is almost here. It's just crazy. This will be the first summer in YEARS that I'll not be able to go to the beach... sadness. We may end up heading down in October when Hadlee is big enough to travel; just to hear that soothing sound and get our toes in the sand and water. OR, maybe the beach will move a few hundred miles inland ~ that would be so much more convenient!
The baby's crib, mattress and bedding came over the weekend. It is so exciting to go in there to look and touch everything. A bit sobering knowing that B and I will be responsible for the person who will soon rest her precious head in there. Ok, panic attackish feelings coming on. Must stop thinking of such things.
Nuttin' else to report on. My life is great, but not so exciting to read about. Happy Monday blog family.
Is it just me, or has this month flown by? I can't believe that July is almost here. It's just crazy. This will be the first summer in YEARS that I'll not be able to go to the beach... sadness. We may end up heading down in October when Hadlee is big enough to travel; just to hear that soothing sound and get our toes in the sand and water. OR, maybe the beach will move a few hundred miles inland ~ that would be so much more convenient!
The baby's crib, mattress and bedding came over the weekend. It is so exciting to go in there to look and touch everything. A bit sobering knowing that B and I will be responsible for the person who will soon rest her precious head in there. Ok, panic attackish feelings coming on. Must stop thinking of such things.
Nuttin' else to report on. My life is great, but not so exciting to read about. Happy Monday blog family.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Anticipation
Tomorrow is the interview day for a teaching position. Currently there are only four positions open in Pre K-5th and they are interviewing candidates from 8:00 - 3:00 with interviews lasting for 15 minutes max. That's a lot of people looking for a job! I'm not really excited about the prospect of having a full time job, especially w/ HAH's due date only 69 days away.... I don't know. I've prayed about it and my thinking is that what ever happens is meant to be and I'll just sit back and say thank you! :)
Brandon is getting back into a traveling routine. Since we've moved he hasn't been asked to go anywhere until this week. Yesterday he was in Atlanta and today through Friday he'll be in Charlotte, NC. Blah.
On a much more exciting note... HAH's crib and mattress will be delivered b/t 12:00 and 4:00 Friday afternoon. I am SUPER EXCITED!! I can not wait to see how things are going to look and getting this special space ready for such a special child. Her bedding and dresser will be here in a couple more weeks. When it's all here and put together I'll post pictures for all to goo and ooh over.
Saturday we are hosting a cook out in honor of all the father's in our family ~ well the immediate family anyway. Looking forward to having everyone over and celebrating being Daddies and having families and all that warm, fuzzy stuff.
My energy level begins to decline greatly at noon and I have to clean the vanities in our bathrooms and try to make sense of the gifts in HAH's room ~ currently it looks like a disaster zone. Then I need to catch up on yet another class, and head off to church for another night of our gospel meeting. It's on marriage, families and the home this year... right up my ally!
Brandon is getting back into a traveling routine. Since we've moved he hasn't been asked to go anywhere until this week. Yesterday he was in Atlanta and today through Friday he'll be in Charlotte, NC. Blah.
On a much more exciting note... HAH's crib and mattress will be delivered b/t 12:00 and 4:00 Friday afternoon. I am SUPER EXCITED!! I can not wait to see how things are going to look and getting this special space ready for such a special child. Her bedding and dresser will be here in a couple more weeks. When it's all here and put together I'll post pictures for all to goo and ooh over.
Saturday we are hosting a cook out in honor of all the father's in our family ~ well the immediate family anyway. Looking forward to having everyone over and celebrating being Daddies and having families and all that warm, fuzzy stuff.
My energy level begins to decline greatly at noon and I have to clean the vanities in our bathrooms and try to make sense of the gifts in HAH's room ~ currently it looks like a disaster zone. Then I need to catch up on yet another class, and head off to church for another night of our gospel meeting. It's on marriage, families and the home this year... right up my ally!
Monday, June 13, 2005
They Dance in the Kitchen
Throughout my childhood, my parents always held hands, kissed, and danced (yep, you read that correctly, they danced!). With four children in the house, they knew how to keep the romance alive in their marriage. Although he had to over come his wife's death, Daddy found another woman with whom he could dance in the kitchen, with only the music of voices and sounds of nature as their melody... and I am so thankful that he was given such a wonderful gift; not once, but twice in his life.
Today is Gary Lynn "Butch" McCullough's 50th birthday. For half a century he has brought smiles and laughs from those around him. He can play hard ball with the best of them, but Daddy is a softie at heart and it is shown in the way he treats everyone he comes into contact with, but especially his family.
He has shown my siblings and I how to live, love and laugh. But more importantly, how to be a child of God and admit our imperfections (if only when absolutely necessary!). His influence in my life is very evident ~ besides that fact that I am his spitting image (minus the bald head and full beard and mustache).
I love you Daddy and I am so grateful to have you in my life.
Always,
Your Baby Girl
Today is Gary Lynn "Butch" McCullough's 50th birthday. For half a century he has brought smiles and laughs from those around him. He can play hard ball with the best of them, but Daddy is a softie at heart and it is shown in the way he treats everyone he comes into contact with, but especially his family.
He has shown my siblings and I how to live, love and laugh. But more importantly, how to be a child of God and admit our imperfections (if only when absolutely necessary!). His influence in my life is very evident ~ besides that fact that I am his spitting image (minus the bald head and full beard and mustache).
I love you Daddy and I am so grateful to have you in my life.
Always,
Your Baby Girl
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Nuttin' much...
Thankfully, there isn't all that much going on right now. Things are sailing smoothly along. At my doctor's appointment Tuesday, Dr. B said that HAH is measuring "larger than 29 weeks," which is fine. Brandon and I were both a bit above average... he was 7.13 and I was 8.1 (and two weeks late ~ have mercy!) so she should be right in that area. Then again, they told my sister that her youngest one would be between 8 and 9 lbs. and she was 7.4, so I'm not really putting all my stock into measuring by feeling the ol' tummy.
I've finished all of the thank you cards from the baby showers. Now all I have to do is buy stamps and send them all on their merry way. Of course, this is the point at which I stopped w/ thank yous for wedding gifts. I don't know why, but I'll make sure these get mailed w/ in the next 75 days or so...
Next Thursday I have two interviews w/ 5 principals (of which I know 4, it's so nice to be back home!) for a teaching position for next fall (which actually starts in late July ~ this whole year around thing sure cuts into a gal's summer!). I don't know how this will end. Just getting invited to interview is a good thing; it's the aftermath if the interview goes well that will stress me out a bit... ok, a big... huge... gigantic bit, but a bit no less. I have never thought about putting my children into someone else's hands on a daily basis. SO, I'll not think about it now and all will be well! Just call me Scah-lutt.
That's the oh-so-exciting news for now. I'll have a child in a little over 10 weeks ~ YAH HOO!!!
I've finished all of the thank you cards from the baby showers. Now all I have to do is buy stamps and send them all on their merry way. Of course, this is the point at which I stopped w/ thank yous for wedding gifts. I don't know why, but I'll make sure these get mailed w/ in the next 75 days or so...
Next Thursday I have two interviews w/ 5 principals (of which I know 4, it's so nice to be back home!) for a teaching position for next fall (which actually starts in late July ~ this whole year around thing sure cuts into a gal's summer!). I don't know how this will end. Just getting invited to interview is a good thing; it's the aftermath if the interview goes well that will stress me out a bit... ok, a big... huge... gigantic bit, but a bit no less. I have never thought about putting my children into someone else's hands on a daily basis. SO, I'll not think about it now and all will be well! Just call me Scah-lutt.
That's the oh-so-exciting news for now. I'll have a child in a little over 10 weeks ~ YAH HOO!!!
Monday, June 06, 2005
Let the freak show begin...
It's nearing... the second weekend of June in Manchester means the hippy, free-lovin, take a puff of the cheeba and share a round w/ the tent next to ya, crowd is gathering for the annual "music and arts festival" called Bonnaroo. Lord help us!
In past years, the traffic wait to get to the gate has been up to 8 hours on the interstate in both directions. Surprisingly, only three people have died during this; not surprisingly, they were results of overdoses.
For most Manchester residents, we love it as much as native New Orleans inhabitants love Mardi Gras... that's not a lot if you're keeping a tally. It does bring a large amount of $$$ into the area. How much, I'm not sure, but they'll announce a guesstimate on the news Sunday evening as the last station-wagonniers and hitch-hikers are heading out of town.
Brandon and I were returning some duplicate baby gifts to Wal-Mart (have I mentioned that we're registered at Target??!!) and witnessed numerous 'Roonies setting up tents in the parking lot. I can't imagine how that would be a good night's sleep, especially since the gates don't open for two more days.
Our life for the next six days will revolve around catching glimpses of people who's parents probably enjoyed Woodstock a bit too much and avoiding town as much as possible. It will be interesting, shocking, surprising and some fun all in one, but boy howdy are we ready for it to be over with! :)
In past years, the traffic wait to get to the gate has been up to 8 hours on the interstate in both directions. Surprisingly, only three people have died during this; not surprisingly, they were results of overdoses.
For most Manchester residents, we love it as much as native New Orleans inhabitants love Mardi Gras... that's not a lot if you're keeping a tally. It does bring a large amount of $$$ into the area. How much, I'm not sure, but they'll announce a guesstimate on the news Sunday evening as the last station-wagonniers and hitch-hikers are heading out of town.
Brandon and I were returning some duplicate baby gifts to Wal-Mart (have I mentioned that we're registered at Target??!!) and witnessed numerous 'Roonies setting up tents in the parking lot. I can't imagine how that would be a good night's sleep, especially since the gates don't open for two more days.
Our life for the next six days will revolve around catching glimpses of people who's parents probably enjoyed Woodstock a bit too much and avoiding town as much as possible. It will be interesting, shocking, surprising and some fun all in one, but boy howdy are we ready for it to be over with! :)
Friday, June 03, 2005
Chocolate Sanity
I'm not at all used to being at someone else's beck and call. This week, since I've been keeping Lyla (13 months) my little world has been turned upside down. She's a wonderful child, incredibly easy to take care of, I'm just not used to it. When the mid afternoon stretch gets here (right when she starts to get tired and ready for her afternoon nap) I have to take a sanity break. This means taking a time out on the couch with a tall cup o' milk and a swiss miss. Mmmm. She's waking up. If I don't make eye-contact she may just fall back to sleep!
Chocolate anyone?
Chocolate anyone?
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