http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com Just another blog about kids Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:26:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It snowed today!  Real fluffy snow. It only snowed for about 10 minutes, but it was really coming down!  The children thought it was great.  Delaney walked around "catching" snowflakes.  She told Chris that she'd catch them, then they'd "accidentally slide off her hand."  She also asked repeatedly if we could ... http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/18/snow-2/ I'm taking a fun and education beginning ASL class right now through the community college's life long learning program.  It is really quite fun!  If you are in the Raleigh area and want to sign up, they are offering part one again out here near me in January and through ... http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/17/asl/ OK, I'm admitting it.  I have a slight problem with control.  See, the problem is...I must have it all.  I MUST BE IN CONTROL OF EVERYTHING!  I can't take just a little control, or limit my consumption of control - give me an inch, I'll take a mile.  I know ... http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/16/my-little-problem-with-control/ The only reason women have boobs is to feed babies. I know, I know, some Westernized, sex-crazed, costantly-exposed-to-teasing-and-promiscuity men might disagree, but facts are facts, people! http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/15/todays-thought-of-the-day/ Half-way through NaBloPoMo and I'm kickin' booty!  I've posted every day so far, without cheating!  Yay for me! http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/14/patting-myself-on-the-back/ Delaney: Hello? pause Delaney: Gremmie, is that you?  pause Poppy? Delaney, to me: Mom, it's Poppy. Delaney, back to her conversation: Hi Poppy.  I just did some fun work.  I made a pouch and a mask and it was fun.  I made the pouch myself.  The mask has feathers on it.  ramble ramble ramble pause Delaney: ... http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/13/a-one-sided-telephone-call-with-delaney/ Wordless Wednesday http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/12/wordless-wednesday-modeling-daddys-hat/ So my sister-in-law has the kittens for Delaney.  She's taking care of them, getting them good and healthy and (hopefully) spaying them before they come to live with us.  You can't imagine my excitement! She sent me these photos last week.  These two are both girls, and they will be almost ... http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/11/the-kittens/ Hey, Want a free Obama sticker to celebrate our victory? It's designed by Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the iconic HOPE poster. And MoveOn's giving them away totally free--even the shipping's free. I just got mine. Click this link to get your free Obama sticker: http://pol.moveon.org/shepstickers/?id=-4352823-2vRPEqx&rc=fb.connect Thanks! http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/10/free-sticker/ Delaney was invited to her first "real" birthday party a couple of weeks ago, and today is the day!  The party begins at 1:00 p.m., which is a terrible time in our house, but we're going anyway.  She doesn't nap everyday, anyway, but of course she's in a napping "routine" ... http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/09/a-birthday-day/ Thought of the day week year: Are all children this difficult, or are ours just special? http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/08/thought-of-the-day/ Last week I posted an "All About Colin" post, so it's only fair that I write all about Delaney.  Delaney is almost four.  Her birthday is at the end of this month.  She is one strong-willed child, and is going through an "I'm going to amaze you at every turn" ... http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/07/all-about-delaney/ I'm still floating on cloud nine! http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/06/yes-we-canand-we-did/ Wordless Wednesday Thanks to my friend Jo who took this photo. http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/05/wordless-wednesday-yum-artifical-colors/ My darling sister-in-law forwarded me this HILARIOUS video.  I can't stop laughing! The message: Next time he ticks you off, super glue his flip flops to the floor... YouTube Video I can't figure out how to put this video here on my blog, so you'll just have to click the link. http://taraleigh.taraandchris.com/2008/11/04/hilarious/