I know none of you would ever let your kids do this....
It was pretty busy at work one Saturday afternoon a couple of weeks ago. I was checking out a lady when I heard something get knocked over, which happens all the time from all ages, I look up from the register to check it out. This kid, maybe four years old, is standing on top of one of our smaller fixtures, reaching over the chair displayed on top so that he could get to the telephone behind the chair. The telephone, by the way, is what fell. His grandmother went over, dragged him down, and sternly gave him the what-for. He started crying, and the next thing I heard was a loud, low, growly, "Don't talk to me like that!"
Grandma: "Sweetie, you can't do that."
Boy (still using demon voice): "You hurt my feelings!"
Grandma: "Honey, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings, but I was just so afraid you were going to get hurt."
Give me a freakin' break.
Today, a grandma, mom, and two kids came in to shop. When they came in, the kids each had those long, skinny brand new packages of sweet tarts. About the time they checked out, the packs were about 3/4 gone, and the sugar had definitely kicked in. The mom and grandma were talking, and, clearly, the little girl was trying to get her mom's attention.
Little girl: "Mommy. Mommy. Mommy. Mommy. Mommy. Mooomeeee. Mommy. Mommymommymommymommymommy. MMOOOMMMMEEEEEEE. Mommy. Mommy. Mommy. MOM. Mom. Moooom. Mommy. Mom. MOM. Mommy. Mommy.............MOMMY!"
Mom: "What, sweetie?"
Are you people trying to kill me???
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
to the tune of the o.m. wiener song...
Oh, I wish I were an everyday cleaner
That is what I'd really like to be
For if I were an everyday cleaner
My free time would be spent less disgustedly
Okay, rhythmically not exactly to the tune of the O.M. Wiener song, but you get the point.
And not that you wanted to know all that, I'm just sayin'.....
That is what I'd really like to be
For if I were an everyday cleaner
My free time would be spent less disgustedly
Okay, rhythmically not exactly to the tune of the O.M. Wiener song, but you get the point.
And not that you wanted to know all that, I'm just sayin'.....
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Whirlwind
What a whirlwind these last two days have been!
Friday morning we left the house at 6:15 am to meet a friend of ours and go to the airport. We all flew to Amarillo to help evaluate at the West TX district fine arts. Friday afternoon we hung out for a little while at First A/G with our friend Bill and several old friends that we haven't seen in forever. We had lunch at a great BBQ place that looked like a big red barn...oh my goodness, it was good! Then we got checked into the hotel and took a glorious nap, which was needed because I have a tendency to either stay up waaayyyy late or not go to bed at all the night before a trip. That night we went to a pre-Fine arts service where we had worship and some presentations by H-Town Master's Commission. It was really great. We were introduced and given the opportunity to push Ready Now. We wrapped up the night by going to the Cracker Barrel with about 20 other people. Most of them were either people we had grown up going to camp with or people from Masters. It was a lot of fun.
This morning we got up and ready for the day. We had to check out of the hotel when we left for the church. (Silly side note~I had put all my items in my rolling bag and finished getting dressed to leave. I went back to my suitcase, set it upright on the floor, and watched all my belongings fall out all over the floor...silly me, I forgot to zip up my suitcase!) Anyway, we got to the church and did our evaluating-thing. As usual, I got to evaluate female vocal solo. Not only that, but I got to evaluate with two other girls that I used to compete with years ago. It was cool to see where they are now and how they reacted to the participants.
My niece actually participated in fine arts this year for the first time ever. She did a human video solo...which shocked me because I never knew she was interested in that. She received a superior rating, which does not allow her to go to nationals, but she was so excited to even get a superior. I'm so proud of her for stepping up on her own and having the guts to do what she has never done before with no training from anyone. I asked my friend Bill, who judges human video at district and national level, to honestly tell me how she did. (I had asked for a replacement to be able to watch her perform, but wasn't able to get one.) He said that it was obvious that it was her first experience and the video was a little weak, but he gave her a passing score. (Another side note~Knowing Bill was judging human video, and being my friend, I did not tell him who my neice was, so him giving her a passing score had nothing to do with her being my neice.)
It amazes me how many talented students we have not only in the North TX district, but also West TX, and all over the nation who are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ! I have come away from this weekend tired but refreshed and excited for the upcoming North TX fine arts and nationals. By the way, we finally got our business cards in. We were able to pass them out this weekend for the first time ever! Below is what the front looks like. I started to put the back on here, too, but I didn't want it to show my address and phone number. This picture isn't very good quality because I took it on my cell phone, but you get the idea. The small print is our vision statement: "Developing students' talents through Fine Arts for the purpose of ministry and outreach".
We got back home this evening, and I can't believe I'm still up...not for long though...it's beddy-bye time....
Friday morning we left the house at 6:15 am to meet a friend of ours and go to the airport. We all flew to Amarillo to help evaluate at the West TX district fine arts. Friday afternoon we hung out for a little while at First A/G with our friend Bill and several old friends that we haven't seen in forever. We had lunch at a great BBQ place that looked like a big red barn...oh my goodness, it was good! Then we got checked into the hotel and took a glorious nap, which was needed because I have a tendency to either stay up waaayyyy late or not go to bed at all the night before a trip. That night we went to a pre-Fine arts service where we had worship and some presentations by H-Town Master's Commission. It was really great. We were introduced and given the opportunity to push Ready Now. We wrapped up the night by going to the Cracker Barrel with about 20 other people. Most of them were either people we had grown up going to camp with or people from Masters. It was a lot of fun.
This morning we got up and ready for the day. We had to check out of the hotel when we left for the church. (Silly side note~I had put all my items in my rolling bag and finished getting dressed to leave. I went back to my suitcase, set it upright on the floor, and watched all my belongings fall out all over the floor...silly me, I forgot to zip up my suitcase!) Anyway, we got to the church and did our evaluating-thing. As usual, I got to evaluate female vocal solo. Not only that, but I got to evaluate with two other girls that I used to compete with years ago. It was cool to see where they are now and how they reacted to the participants.
My niece actually participated in fine arts this year for the first time ever. She did a human video solo...which shocked me because I never knew she was interested in that. She received a superior rating, which does not allow her to go to nationals, but she was so excited to even get a superior. I'm so proud of her for stepping up on her own and having the guts to do what she has never done before with no training from anyone. I asked my friend Bill, who judges human video at district and national level, to honestly tell me how she did. (I had asked for a replacement to be able to watch her perform, but wasn't able to get one.) He said that it was obvious that it was her first experience and the video was a little weak, but he gave her a passing score. (Another side note~Knowing Bill was judging human video, and being my friend, I did not tell him who my neice was, so him giving her a passing score had nothing to do with her being my neice.)
It amazes me how many talented students we have not only in the North TX district, but also West TX, and all over the nation who are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ! I have come away from this weekend tired but refreshed and excited for the upcoming North TX fine arts and nationals. By the way, we finally got our business cards in. We were able to pass them out this weekend for the first time ever! Below is what the front looks like. I started to put the back on here, too, but I didn't want it to show my address and phone number. This picture isn't very good quality because I took it on my cell phone, but you get the idea. The small print is our vision statement: "Developing students' talents through Fine Arts for the purpose of ministry and outreach".
We got back home this evening, and I can't believe I'm still up...not for long though...it's beddy-bye time....
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Dang It!!!
Why does Kristy Lee Cook seemingly get better each week and Brooke keeps losing confidence??? AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!! I'm not going to be happy if KLC sneaks up from behind towards the end here.
Ummm...the last two weeks have proven why I like Jason Castro. I could totally listen to him on my ipod.
David Archuleta is consistent, ya gotta give him that!
Poor Carly...I really like her, but the judges have been giving her a hard time lately.
David Cook is growing on me...dang it!
**big sigh**
Ummm...the last two weeks have proven why I like Jason Castro. I could totally listen to him on my ipod.
David Archuleta is consistent, ya gotta give him that!
Poor Carly...I really like her, but the judges have been giving her a hard time lately.
David Cook is growing on me...dang it!
**big sigh**
Saturday, April 12, 2008
A Quick Note...
...to let you know that the testing that I went through has come out fine.
It's anxiety.
Don't get me started on the causes.
Dan's been going through similar testing, and he's fine too! He has to work on his cholesterol, though. That and his potassium were too high. Other than that, we're good! Yea!
(Side note: We've had to go through cardiac testing to get cleared for the lapband surgery I've mentioned in previous posts. We aren't sure if the insurance will clear us or not, but our cardiologist said he was willing to send whatever letter or call whoever he needed to for them to clear us. We'll see...)
It's anxiety.
Don't get me started on the causes.
Dan's been going through similar testing, and he's fine too! He has to work on his cholesterol, though. That and his potassium were too high. Other than that, we're good! Yea!
(Side note: We've had to go through cardiac testing to get cleared for the lapband surgery I've mentioned in previous posts. We aren't sure if the insurance will clear us or not, but our cardiologist said he was willing to send whatever letter or call whoever he needed to for them to clear us. We'll see...)
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
I needed this...maybe you could use it, too!
Yesterday morning was definitely a Monday morning. It seemed that no matter what I did, it was wrong or what I said, it came out wrong.
During my lunch, I was going through my work bag that has been sitting on the office floor under my desk since the first day I arrived here. I found a book that I had purchased at an airport bookstore on my way home from a business meeting. I went back few pages from where my bookmark was, and this is what I read:
"Why'd You Give Me This Rickety Ole Frame in the First Place?"
The Attitude of God's Grace
For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. Psalm 103:14 NKJV
"Pardon the interruption, Lord, but I have a question. Being omnipotent and all powerful as You are, able to make impenetrable mountains and raging seas, can You please explain why you made me so weak and faulty? I try so hard to be good, and yet I make so many mistakes and fail for all the world to see. And the inside is even a bigger mess than the outside. I am as weak as dust scattered in the wind, as needy as a newborn. Any chance for a recall?"
"You want to question My design?"
"Uh, that's not what I meant..."
"You are exactly the way I made you to be. The earth and the sea have no need for Me. I breathed them strong and self-sufficient. Yes, you are fragile in comparison, but you have something they don't. You have a need for My soul. It's a need that you fight now and then; yet it is one that you cannot avoid. Yes, you are as weak as dust, but I made you that way so that you would need Me. My soul lives because of your need."
"But look at this dust all around me. I can't clean it up..."
"I know. Do I look worried? I have the only broom you'll ever need."
"Are You sure? I'm a big mess."
"I have a big broom."
Sure, God could have made us independent and stoic, but instead He made us imperfect and needy. With the entire universe at His disposal, He made us with a frame of dust. Yet this feeble frame can house His very soul and Spirit. That makes us better than perfect. That makes us loved.
Grab a Broom, Lord...There's Dust Everywhere!
The Imperfect Woman's Guide to God's Grace
Karen Phillips Goodman
During my lunch, I was going through my work bag that has been sitting on the office floor under my desk since the first day I arrived here. I found a book that I had purchased at an airport bookstore on my way home from a business meeting. I went back few pages from where my bookmark was, and this is what I read:
"Why'd You Give Me This Rickety Ole Frame in the First Place?"
The Attitude of God's Grace
For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust. Psalm 103:14 NKJV
"Pardon the interruption, Lord, but I have a question. Being omnipotent and all powerful as You are, able to make impenetrable mountains and raging seas, can You please explain why you made me so weak and faulty? I try so hard to be good, and yet I make so many mistakes and fail for all the world to see. And the inside is even a bigger mess than the outside. I am as weak as dust scattered in the wind, as needy as a newborn. Any chance for a recall?"
"You want to question My design?"
"Uh, that's not what I meant..."
"You are exactly the way I made you to be. The earth and the sea have no need for Me. I breathed them strong and self-sufficient. Yes, you are fragile in comparison, but you have something they don't. You have a need for My soul. It's a need that you fight now and then; yet it is one that you cannot avoid. Yes, you are as weak as dust, but I made you that way so that you would need Me. My soul lives because of your need."
"But look at this dust all around me. I can't clean it up..."
"I know. Do I look worried? I have the only broom you'll ever need."
"Are You sure? I'm a big mess."
"I have a big broom."
Sure, God could have made us independent and stoic, but instead He made us imperfect and needy. With the entire universe at His disposal, He made us with a frame of dust. Yet this feeble frame can house His very soul and Spirit. That makes us better than perfect. That makes us loved.
Grab a Broom, Lord...There's Dust Everywhere!
The Imperfect Woman's Guide to God's Grace
Karen Phillips Goodman
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
wired for sound
...or something like that.
I went to have my testing done today. It was okay. I got a little freaked out during the stress test. I started hyperventilating. Then I got upset in the waiting room while waiting for my other test. It was weird...I'm not usually like that.
Now, I have these wires taped to me attached to a box that is on a strap around my neck. I have to wear this until 3 pm tomorrow. A little over 17 more hours.
Woo....hoooo.
I went to have my testing done today. It was okay. I got a little freaked out during the stress test. I started hyperventilating. Then I got upset in the waiting room while waiting for my other test. It was weird...I'm not usually like that.
Now, I have these wires taped to me attached to a box that is on a strap around my neck. I have to wear this until 3 pm tomorrow. A little over 17 more hours.
Woo....hoooo.
Just for Fun!
If you're bored and have nothing better to do, try this:
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME (first pet, current car): Butch XG350
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME (fave ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Mint Chocolate Chip Slides
3. YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Purple Dog
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Dawn Snyder
5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 of your first name): Ellte
6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Red Water
7. NASCAR NAME (the first names of your grandfathers): Earl Ernest
8. STRIPPER NAME ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent,favorite candy): Happy Heart Peanut Butter Cups...that's just not right!
9. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Graham Grapevine
10. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower): Autumn Lily
11. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing rightnow): Pear Jeans
12. HIPPIE NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Granola Pecan
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME (first pet, current car): Butch XG350
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME (fave ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Mint Chocolate Chip Slides
3. YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Purple Dog
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Dawn Snyder
5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 of your first name): Ellte
6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Red Water
7. NASCAR NAME (the first names of your grandfathers): Earl Ernest
8. STRIPPER NAME ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent,favorite candy): Happy Heart Peanut Butter Cups...that's just not right!
9. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Graham Grapevine
10. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower): Autumn Lily
11. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing rightnow): Pear Jeans
12. HIPPIE NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Granola Pecan
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