Well we are headed to the Great Smokies tomorrow for the weekend. Friday we are going to Dollywood. The family will be there....all converging in our 8 bedroom cabin. There will be alot of eating, laughing, and trying to keep the wolverine off the MANY stairs. Should be a hoot.
Thanks to Dan, Susannah, Sophia for their hospitality and yummy grub on sunday. It was worth the 12 mosquito bites.
We are looking for a house now. Its fun to see what all is out there....of course if we had a few hundred more thousand dollars it would make the decision easier. If i think about it too much i start to get sweaty and anxious. Buying a house just seems so final....planting roots and all that. For vagabonds like ourselves its all pretty heavy stuff.
Everyone have a good weekend. We love you all dearly and are so glad we have made such dear friends these last five years.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Saturday, July 22, 2006
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe....
or in my case "the wine, the bitch and the wolverine"
Unless it gets rained out i will be there at the Arboretum tonight. the show starts at 8:45 so iwill probably get there around 7 and find a plavce to settle in and chow down. the wolverine will be there so i plan on spending at least half of the show trying to get him to sleep. GOOD TIMES. Im learning that sometimes the point is just showing up....even if ya dont get to see much or relax...your still doing it. And im sure he gets alot out of being out and about...seeing things...new experiences. right?
anyone who wants to join me....i will have my cell phone on. Or call me at home today. I think we may have a big group.
We did alfalfas this morning for breakfast and then ran into Dan Woo grocery shopping for the cookout at the farmers market. Looks like Mr. Woo takes his cookout duties seriously. There is going to be some fresh produce and non-lethal meats cooked up. Yummy!!
Unless it gets rained out i will be there at the Arboretum tonight. the show starts at 8:45 so iwill probably get there around 7 and find a plavce to settle in and chow down. the wolverine will be there so i plan on spending at least half of the show trying to get him to sleep. GOOD TIMES. Im learning that sometimes the point is just showing up....even if ya dont get to see much or relax...your still doing it. And im sure he gets alot out of being out and about...seeing things...new experiences. right?
anyone who wants to join me....i will have my cell phone on. Or call me at home today. I think we may have a big group.
We did alfalfas this morning for breakfast and then ran into Dan Woo grocery shopping for the cookout at the farmers market. Looks like Mr. Woo takes his cookout duties seriously. There is going to be some fresh produce and non-lethal meats cooked up. Yummy!!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Playgroup Inquiry
So we are going to be out of town the next two Fridays during playgroup. Is anyone planning on being there...would you be available to open and close up? If not then i will just cancel until i get back.
Hope everyone is having a good week. Ive been working ALOT. And Tim is performing again this week in the Shakespeare festival. If anyone is interested in going i will be there Saturday night with the wolverine in tow.
Hope everyone is having a good week. Ive been working ALOT. And Tim is performing again this week in the Shakespeare festival. If anyone is interested in going i will be there Saturday night with the wolverine in tow.
Friday, July 14, 2006
The wolverine has been shorn. His golden locks clipped for keepsake. Who is this handsome little devil?!!!
I showed up at playgroup today at 2:45. Post nap. Long enough to let the wolverine run off some energy while trying to take Isaacs snacks away from him. *SIGHS* I know my child is very perceptive because he KNOWS that the freaking backpack is full of interesting snacks that he is not used to getting. I also walked next door to Mother Nurture and bought a cute t-shirt. I wanted to help support them. We need to get behind these small, specialized childrens shops and do our part to keep them going. We always complain about the selection here in Lexington, so now is our chance to put our money where our mouths are. The same for Dragonfly. I want these two places to succeed. Our city is better for having them.
Basic Instinct 2 sucks.
Alright....so someone told a friend of mine that "studies" have linked homosexuality to boys that breastfeed into toddlerhood and coslept. At first i blew this off like i do most things that seem aimed at criticizing my parenting choices. But the more i have thought about this the more annoyed i am. First off, this was a statement made by someone that went to church with my friend. Am i the only one who is confounded by the amount of time that so-called Christian parents spend worrying that their children will "turn out" gay? Secondly, i would LOVE to see these so-called studies. Who ran them....who sponsored them....my money would be on some agenda-laden quasi evangelical political thinktank. Oh yeah....Dr. Dobson. Its the same old same old....that somehow if we are nurturing and loving and attentive to our little boys emotional needs they are going to turn out gay. Why do people insist on "toughing up" our little boys? Is this supposed to help them somehow in the future. Havent we got enough assholes and emotionally crippled men having midlife crisis in the world already. I for one will continue nursing as long as the wolverine feels he needs it...and cosleeping....well as long as it works for our family. And if my son grows up to be a gay man it WONT be because we were loving, attentive parents.
Anyway.....thanks to Melinda, Donald, & Noah for a nice dinner out last night. We actually got a chance to talk for a change. I love our big dinners but it is definitely easier to converse with a smaller crew. The boys were pretty well behaved albeit messy. Sorry to our waiter and busboy.
The Matador must be the most popular movie in town this week at Blockbuster. We have gone by 4 times and it is always out.
So tonight i may go see some Shakespeare...although im not sure im up for the heat, the bugs, and the possible rain. Maybe i should can it and go see a movie.
I showed up at playgroup today at 2:45. Post nap. Long enough to let the wolverine run off some energy while trying to take Isaacs snacks away from him. *SIGHS* I know my child is very perceptive because he KNOWS that the freaking backpack is full of interesting snacks that he is not used to getting. I also walked next door to Mother Nurture and bought a cute t-shirt. I wanted to help support them. We need to get behind these small, specialized childrens shops and do our part to keep them going. We always complain about the selection here in Lexington, so now is our chance to put our money where our mouths are. The same for Dragonfly. I want these two places to succeed. Our city is better for having them.
Basic Instinct 2 sucks.
Alright....so someone told a friend of mine that "studies" have linked homosexuality to boys that breastfeed into toddlerhood and coslept. At first i blew this off like i do most things that seem aimed at criticizing my parenting choices. But the more i have thought about this the more annoyed i am. First off, this was a statement made by someone that went to church with my friend. Am i the only one who is confounded by the amount of time that so-called Christian parents spend worrying that their children will "turn out" gay? Secondly, i would LOVE to see these so-called studies. Who ran them....who sponsored them....my money would be on some agenda-laden quasi evangelical political thinktank. Oh yeah....Dr. Dobson. Its the same old same old....that somehow if we are nurturing and loving and attentive to our little boys emotional needs they are going to turn out gay. Why do people insist on "toughing up" our little boys? Is this supposed to help them somehow in the future. Havent we got enough assholes and emotionally crippled men having midlife crisis in the world already. I for one will continue nursing as long as the wolverine feels he needs it...and cosleeping....well as long as it works for our family. And if my son grows up to be a gay man it WONT be because we were loving, attentive parents.
Anyway.....thanks to Melinda, Donald, & Noah for a nice dinner out last night. We actually got a chance to talk for a change. I love our big dinners but it is definitely easier to converse with a smaller crew. The boys were pretty well behaved albeit messy. Sorry to our waiter and busboy.
The Matador must be the most popular movie in town this week at Blockbuster. We have gone by 4 times and it is always out.
So tonight i may go see some Shakespeare...although im not sure im up for the heat, the bugs, and the possible rain. Maybe i should can it and go see a movie.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Midday Magueritas
are somehow tastier then there nighttime cousins. Especially when in a festive glass. We just got back looking at some houses. Open houses are fun but frustrating. Im amazed at what seperates 5 to 10 thousand dollars. I also hate the added emotional element of seeing my son run contently through hallways and rooms. Playing hide and seek with daddy in the big spacious closets. *sigh*
We are in good company i suppose. Alot of Americans work their asses off but can save little. Alot of us have good paying jobs, decent benefits, and live just comfortably enough to miserably long for more. We have bought into the American Dream before realizing the cost. Both financially, mentally, and morally. Its hard to be raised in one mindset and then apply the brakes as an adult and switch gears. We feel like we have done everything that was expected of us, you know, we played by the rules, but somehow right when we should be reaping the benefits the rules have changed. So we live in a ridiculously overpriced apartment "community" in a ridiculously overpriced neighborhood. We are reminded daily of the discrepancies in the "system" we live within.
I dont expect pity....we still live better then probably 95% of the citizens of the world. But it does make me wonder what it is exactly that we want. What is the life that we are trying to create? How can i teach my child to create something better.
And yeah....all this from just going to a few open houses. Now you see why the hubby hates wasting Sunday afternoons doing this.
Alright, im going to have another drink, and prepare myself to reenter the workforce tomorrow after two weeks off, knowing that im still just a rat in a cage running circles on the wheel.
We are in good company i suppose. Alot of Americans work their asses off but can save little. Alot of us have good paying jobs, decent benefits, and live just comfortably enough to miserably long for more. We have bought into the American Dream before realizing the cost. Both financially, mentally, and morally. Its hard to be raised in one mindset and then apply the brakes as an adult and switch gears. We feel like we have done everything that was expected of us, you know, we played by the rules, but somehow right when we should be reaping the benefits the rules have changed. So we live in a ridiculously overpriced apartment "community" in a ridiculously overpriced neighborhood. We are reminded daily of the discrepancies in the "system" we live within.
I dont expect pity....we still live better then probably 95% of the citizens of the world. But it does make me wonder what it is exactly that we want. What is the life that we are trying to create? How can i teach my child to create something better.
And yeah....all this from just going to a few open houses. Now you see why the hubby hates wasting Sunday afternoons doing this.
Alright, im going to have another drink, and prepare myself to reenter the workforce tomorrow after two weeks off, knowing that im still just a rat in a cage running circles on the wheel.
Better late then never...
Happy 40th Birthday to the hubby.
I am married to a force of nature. If you havent been out to the Arboretum to the Shakespeare Festival to see A Midsummer Nights Dream...get thee there....my man is AWESOME!!! He had me , Melinda, and Ashely roling. Of course it could have been the wine.....it was mommys behaving badly starring me as the designated driver. Between the spontaneous laughter and applause and Ashley yelling "Happy Birthday Tim" poor wolverine couldnt stay asleep.
Sorry some of you missed it. We had alot of fun.
I am married to a force of nature. If you havent been out to the Arboretum to the Shakespeare Festival to see A Midsummer Nights Dream...get thee there....my man is AWESOME!!! He had me , Melinda, and Ashely roling. Of course it could have been the wine.....it was mommys behaving badly starring me as the designated driver. Between the spontaneous laughter and applause and Ashley yelling "Happy Birthday Tim" poor wolverine couldnt stay asleep.
Sorry some of you missed it. We had alot of fun.
Better late then never...
Happy 40th Birthday to the hubby.
I am married to a force of nature. If you havent been out to the Arboretum to the Shakespeare Festival to see A Midsummer Nights Dream...get thee there....my man is AWESOME!!! He had me , Melinda, and Ashely roling. Of course it could have been the wine.....it was mommys behaving badly starring me as the designated driver. Between the spontaneous laughter and applause and Ashley yelling "Happy Birthday Tim" poor wolverine couldnt stay asleep.
Sorry some of you missed it. We had alot of fun.
I am married to a force of nature. If you havent been out to the Arboretum to the Shakespeare Festival to see A Midsummer Nights Dream...get thee there....my man is AWESOME!!! He had me , Melinda, and Ashely roling. Of course it could have been the wine.....it was mommys behaving badly starring me as the designated driver. Between the spontaneous laughter and applause and Ashley yelling "Happy Birthday Tim" poor wolverine couldnt stay asleep.
Sorry some of you missed it. We had alot of fun.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Blech!!
That is how i feel right now. My tummy hurts. Over indulgence or just some bad food? I sure hope the wolverine will sleep early tonight so i can get some rest.
Tomorrow is the big day for the hubby. He is riding high since his show got a favorable review...and he got singled out. Any of you familiar with actors know that although they all swear that reviews DONT really matter to them , they REALLY do. So a big thank you to Dag Ryan of the Lexington Herald Leader for making my weekend at home a little bit easier and more pleasant.
Saturday night people.....the Arboretum....7:30. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, bug spray, picnic baskets brimming full of goodies, and wine...bottles and bottles of wine. It should be fun. Any of you interested in a preshow dinner with us to salute Tim on his 40th let me know. We will probably do a n early dinner...say around 5. IM not sure where. Will get back to you on that one.
Alright im going to lay down. Apologies to Mary Elizabeth and Ashley for crapping out on them tonight.
Tomorrow is the big day for the hubby. He is riding high since his show got a favorable review...and he got singled out. Any of you familiar with actors know that although they all swear that reviews DONT really matter to them , they REALLY do. So a big thank you to Dag Ryan of the Lexington Herald Leader for making my weekend at home a little bit easier and more pleasant.
Saturday night people.....the Arboretum....7:30. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, bug spray, picnic baskets brimming full of goodies, and wine...bottles and bottles of wine. It should be fun. Any of you interested in a preshow dinner with us to salute Tim on his 40th let me know. We will probably do a n early dinner...say around 5. IM not sure where. Will get back to you on that one.
Alright im going to lay down. Apologies to Mary Elizabeth and Ashley for crapping out on them tonight.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Summertime and the living is easy...
or so they say. Personally im pooped from having almost 2 weeks off work. After a short visit in TN & TX, followed by a visit from in laws who left today, i am exhausted. It will be nice to have our home back just to ourselves. The wolverine needs time to wallow comfortably in his usual schedule and activities like mall walking with Daddy and long afternoon naps with mommy.
We went to the Newport Aquarium yesterday at it was pretty cool. They dont allow strollers (2 years ago this would have made me cheer!) so we toted the wolverine around in a backpack. Unobstructed views are great for toddlers and rough on parents backs. The coolest thing was the shark area. They are over AND under you. *shiver*
The otters and penguins were cute.
For those parents who dont know this yet....
FOODS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR CHILDS DIAPERS A TOXIC DISASTER:
*grapes
*oranges
*cheese
*tomato
*any processed foods
CELEBRITY BOBBLEHEAD WATCH (or actors who insist they are wasting away to nothing but skin and bones even though they eat "whatever" they want)
***kEIRA kNIGHTLY
I think she is adorable and can actually act. Think Pride and Prejudice, Bend it Like Beckham, Pirates......but Blimey mates!! She is disappearing before our eyes. She was never plump...and on the notorious cover of Vanity Fair she appeared quite "willowy" *that is actor speak for skinny*...but on the red carpet for Pirates she is ghastly thin. Will someone buy her a meal please. http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/go_fug_yourself/2006/07/fugrates_of_the.html#more
Tomorrow we will be lunching at The Garden Cafe at Flag Fork Herb Farm. I love this place. The hubby get a free lunch because i signed us up for a birthday club thing with them. Yeah.
Playgroup at 1 on Friday. Im hoping some of you show. Im trying to figure out how best to handle it. Change the time or simply hand it over to someone with a younger baby. Any takers? Any suggestions? The wolverine probably wont be there because hopefully he will be napping. Speaking of naps....
am i being to schedule oriented? I really just try and respect the wolverines cues on this. He seems to nap around the same time every day so i try and make sure his schedule is clear at that time. I watch some parents who just go go go and their attitude seems to be that if their child is tired they will sleep whenever and wherever. Does this work for anyone? Ive found that if we respect the schedule, the schedule usually works for us. How are you all handling this? We love going and doing, but not at the expense of the families mental health. There are times though i think i should ease up a little and just go with the flow. *i hate that saying*
SATURDAY is Shakespeare Festival at the aRboretum...midsummer nights dream with the hubby playing the role of Bottom. *i wont make a joke here* The play starts at 8:45 but they open for seating at 7. Anyone interested let me know. Ive already lined up a sitter , but am open to taking the wolverine if need be. He has had a rough week at night so im not sure he will stand to be left behind.
That same day is the hubbys 40th birthday. WOW. I met the guy when he was 26 and still wearing silk shirts and loafers with no socks. He was in a rock band and was the most talented actor i had ever seen onstage. He drove a Ford Fiesta(?). He is still the funniest man i know.
We went to the Newport Aquarium yesterday at it was pretty cool. They dont allow strollers (2 years ago this would have made me cheer!) so we toted the wolverine around in a backpack. Unobstructed views are great for toddlers and rough on parents backs. The coolest thing was the shark area. They are over AND under you. *shiver*
The otters and penguins were cute.
For those parents who dont know this yet....
FOODS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR CHILDS DIAPERS A TOXIC DISASTER:
*grapes
*oranges
*cheese
*tomato
*any processed foods
CELEBRITY BOBBLEHEAD WATCH (or actors who insist they are wasting away to nothing but skin and bones even though they eat "whatever" they want)
***kEIRA kNIGHTLY
I think she is adorable and can actually act. Think Pride and Prejudice, Bend it Like Beckham, Pirates......but Blimey mates!! She is disappearing before our eyes. She was never plump...and on the notorious cover of Vanity Fair she appeared quite "willowy" *that is actor speak for skinny*...but on the red carpet for Pirates she is ghastly thin. Will someone buy her a meal please. http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/go_fug_yourself/2006/07/fugrates_of_the.html#more
Tomorrow we will be lunching at The Garden Cafe at Flag Fork Herb Farm. I love this place. The hubby get a free lunch because i signed us up for a birthday club thing with them. Yeah.
Playgroup at 1 on Friday. Im hoping some of you show. Im trying to figure out how best to handle it. Change the time or simply hand it over to someone with a younger baby. Any takers? Any suggestions? The wolverine probably wont be there because hopefully he will be napping. Speaking of naps....
am i being to schedule oriented? I really just try and respect the wolverines cues on this. He seems to nap around the same time every day so i try and make sure his schedule is clear at that time. I watch some parents who just go go go and their attitude seems to be that if their child is tired they will sleep whenever and wherever. Does this work for anyone? Ive found that if we respect the schedule, the schedule usually works for us. How are you all handling this? We love going and doing, but not at the expense of the families mental health. There are times though i think i should ease up a little and just go with the flow. *i hate that saying*
SATURDAY is Shakespeare Festival at the aRboretum...midsummer nights dream with the hubby playing the role of Bottom. *i wont make a joke here* The play starts at 8:45 but they open for seating at 7. Anyone interested let me know. Ive already lined up a sitter , but am open to taking the wolverine if need be. He has had a rough week at night so im not sure he will stand to be left behind.
That same day is the hubbys 40th birthday. WOW. I met the guy when he was 26 and still wearing silk shirts and loafers with no socks. He was in a rock band and was the most talented actor i had ever seen onstage. He drove a Ford Fiesta(?). He is still the funniest man i know.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
M.I.A.
NO i havent dropped off the face of the earth. Not yet.
We went to TN last Friday to spend the weekend with my folks while Tim spent a "mid life crisis" night out with friends at the Sammy Hagar concert in Nashville. Well the wolverine and I ended up flying out Sunday to Austin TX to see my sister and her kids for a few days. It was last minute and unplanned so that is where we have been. We got back to Nashville yesterday. Today Tim drove down and we are driving home tomorrow. Its been a LONG week away from home. Its always nice to visit family but im ready to plunge back into our routine. Sorry i left some of you hanging.
Im not sure if we will make it to playgroup. I guess i will at least come open up. We are leaving bright and early so should make it to LEX by lunch. However the hubby has made plans for a pool date after playgroup at our place. He and Dan evidently came up with the plan. So if anyone else wants to come and swim with us let me know. Im thinking around 3:30 after the wolverine naps. Then perhaps some dinner.
HOpe everyone is well and having a good week.
We went to TN last Friday to spend the weekend with my folks while Tim spent a "mid life crisis" night out with friends at the Sammy Hagar concert in Nashville. Well the wolverine and I ended up flying out Sunday to Austin TX to see my sister and her kids for a few days. It was last minute and unplanned so that is where we have been. We got back to Nashville yesterday. Today Tim drove down and we are driving home tomorrow. Its been a LONG week away from home. Its always nice to visit family but im ready to plunge back into our routine. Sorry i left some of you hanging.
Im not sure if we will make it to playgroup. I guess i will at least come open up. We are leaving bright and early so should make it to LEX by lunch. However the hubby has made plans for a pool date after playgroup at our place. He and Dan evidently came up with the plan. So if anyone else wants to come and swim with us let me know. Im thinking around 3:30 after the wolverine naps. Then perhaps some dinner.
HOpe everyone is well and having a good week.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
June is Bustin' Out All Over......
this weekend in Lexington
***DRAGONFLY childrens clothing and toy store officially opened for business this weekend. Susannah, Dan & Sophia were there to welcome us with 15 % off. How awesome was that?? I bought the wolverine a bright, fun Zutano shirt and shorts and looked over and Ashley had bought Owie the same thing. Wow...i hope people dont mistake them for twins now. I also bought my niece a really cute poney. (toy..not the real thing Hope..so dont freak out and go buy a barn yet). Those of you who havent been by the store yet....get over there. They are located off Harrodsburg road in the new shopping area beside Ramseys.
***The wolverine went out to the arboretum with us friday afternoon and ran wild while Daddy rehearsed for the upcoming Shakespeare festival. I hope his penchant for running towards the stage isnt a sign of things to come. I love the wolverine and want to encourage him in things that interest him, but a life in theatre??!! Um....no.
***We also ate breakfast Saturday morning at Alfalfas. They do the best brunch ever. Then we headed over to Boyds Orchards. What fun. The wolverine wore himself out and US climbing on bails of hay, sliding, swinging, riding in wagons,etc. It was awesome. The 80 foot slide i highly recommend. Just make sure and turn before you land if your over 12 years old.
***My mom just went to a 1st cousins reunion in Alabama and found out that we are related to Jay Leno. Great. And all this time i thought all my relations were just country folk or rednecks.
***Congrats to Mike and Erin who should be married by now.
***Sympathies go out to Melinda. She knows why.
I love this time of year in Lexington. There is so much going on. Too bad i will be working all week. Of course i was informed this weekend by a young mom that money makes the world go round. I didnt have the heart to let her in on the whole gravitational pull thing.
***DRAGONFLY childrens clothing and toy store officially opened for business this weekend. Susannah, Dan & Sophia were there to welcome us with 15 % off. How awesome was that?? I bought the wolverine a bright, fun Zutano shirt and shorts and looked over and Ashley had bought Owie the same thing. Wow...i hope people dont mistake them for twins now. I also bought my niece a really cute poney. (toy..not the real thing Hope..so dont freak out and go buy a barn yet). Those of you who havent been by the store yet....get over there. They are located off Harrodsburg road in the new shopping area beside Ramseys.
***The wolverine went out to the arboretum with us friday afternoon and ran wild while Daddy rehearsed for the upcoming Shakespeare festival. I hope his penchant for running towards the stage isnt a sign of things to come. I love the wolverine and want to encourage him in things that interest him, but a life in theatre??!! Um....no.
***We also ate breakfast Saturday morning at Alfalfas. They do the best brunch ever. Then we headed over to Boyds Orchards. What fun. The wolverine wore himself out and US climbing on bails of hay, sliding, swinging, riding in wagons,etc. It was awesome. The 80 foot slide i highly recommend. Just make sure and turn before you land if your over 12 years old.
***My mom just went to a 1st cousins reunion in Alabama and found out that we are related to Jay Leno. Great. And all this time i thought all my relations were just country folk or rednecks.
***Congrats to Mike and Erin who should be married by now.
***Sympathies go out to Melinda. She knows why.
I love this time of year in Lexington. There is so much going on. Too bad i will be working all week. Of course i was informed this weekend by a young mom that money makes the world go round. I didnt have the heart to let her in on the whole gravitational pull thing.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
The Week Recapped
Well ive been waaaay out of the loop this week. My increased work hours are kicking my backside. Nice to know some things never change....i STILL think working a full day sucks. Im glad its a four day work week or i think i would collapse.
So what does all this work mean exactly???
Well it means the moment i get home its nursey nursey. The wolverine expects my full attention and follows me around the rest of the afternoon and evening. If i go into a room without him and close the door he has a meltdown. So its been a long week. He actually fell asleep last night at 6:30 and at 3:15 am woke up saying "EAT,EAT". Poor guy....we are still in a bit of a transition to the summer schedule. But he and daddy are having a good time together.
BIRTH....
For any who havent heard, Anne Rust and her hubby are the proud new parents of a baby girl who was born this week in Corbin KY. Congrats go out to them. Anyone from playgroup interested in pitching in and doing something for them just let me know.
DEATH....
My sister called to tell me a guy she graduated from high school with died this week. He was only 39, married, had two very young daughters. Devastating. At their 20th class reunion last year he was the life of the party. Sanjiv, peace and love.
HOpe your all having a good week. I need to catch up on all your blogs. Some of you have had ALOT to say this week it seems.
Hope to see alot of you tomorrow.
So what does all this work mean exactly???
Well it means the moment i get home its nursey nursey. The wolverine expects my full attention and follows me around the rest of the afternoon and evening. If i go into a room without him and close the door he has a meltdown. So its been a long week. He actually fell asleep last night at 6:30 and at 3:15 am woke up saying "EAT,EAT". Poor guy....we are still in a bit of a transition to the summer schedule. But he and daddy are having a good time together.
BIRTH....
For any who havent heard, Anne Rust and her hubby are the proud new parents of a baby girl who was born this week in Corbin KY. Congrats go out to them. Anyone from playgroup interested in pitching in and doing something for them just let me know.
DEATH....
My sister called to tell me a guy she graduated from high school with died this week. He was only 39, married, had two very young daughters. Devastating. At their 20th class reunion last year he was the life of the party. Sanjiv, peace and love.
HOpe your all having a good week. I need to catch up on all your blogs. Some of you have had ALOT to say this week it seems.
Hope to see alot of you tomorrow.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Toro, Tequila, Toddlers....
Well its coming up on friday and i think you all know what that means.
Yes its time for another friendly, family, fajita filled friday gathering at El Toro on Nicholasville Rd. We will be waiting for you all around 5:30 at a really large table. We hope many of you can come. The wolverines parents really need some adult conversation, as well as some food that someone else cooks and a couple of drinks.
Is that too much to ask for??!!
Let me know if you are in so i can reserve space.
ON another note.....why is Lyndsey Wagner of Bionic Woman fame shilling on TV for some orthopedic bed company??!!! IM amazed an actress of her stature and talent cant do better. Oh Jamie Summers you were my hero...what has become of you?
Our well wishes are with Noah this week who has been going thru some tremendous teething trials. We hope he and the parents are having a better day. Stay strong Melinda!
Yes its time for another friendly, family, fajita filled friday gathering at El Toro on Nicholasville Rd. We will be waiting for you all around 5:30 at a really large table. We hope many of you can come. The wolverines parents really need some adult conversation, as well as some food that someone else cooks and a couple of drinks.
Is that too much to ask for??!!
Let me know if you are in so i can reserve space.
ON another note.....why is Lyndsey Wagner of Bionic Woman fame shilling on TV for some orthopedic bed company??!!! IM amazed an actress of her stature and talent cant do better. Oh Jamie Summers you were my hero...what has become of you?
Our well wishes are with Noah this week who has been going thru some tremendous teething trials. We hope he and the parents are having a better day. Stay strong Melinda!
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Longs weekends have a way of
catching up with you, dont they? Especially when you are living with a teething, tempermental toddler who doesnt seem to know exactly WHAT he wants. I know what i want.....some uninterrupted sleep.
The weekend was nice if for no other reason then the hubby and I got to spend some "quality" time alone together. That is married speak for dinner and a movie. Granddaddy was kind enough to watch the wolverine while we went out. Evidently he has the magic touch because they had a blast AND the wolverine went down for a nap. So hats off to gramps!!! And all this time we thought grandmother was the only one who knew what she was doing.
We saw X-Men The Last Stand. It was a decent popcorn flick. (even though we couldnt get popcorn because the theatre we went to evidently was a timewarp back to 1989 and they didnt take cards at the concessions stand.) The movie was cheesy with an absolutely horrid soundtrack that just about crushed any real reaction i might have felt. Evidently some directors feel that if you just pump up the volume of the music in a scene the audience will be forced to respond the way you want them to.
Alright...moving right along.
IM tired people. These last few days have been rough. My sweet, compliant, laid back little boy has been replaced by some cranky, ill tempered toddler who runs on pure adrenaline and no need of sleep. Can some one just wake me when this faze passes.
For you politicos out there....check out our friend Ryans blog......very funny....
And if your not tired yet of taking quizzes and tests that are useless....here is another
I scored a dismal 67, which just proves what the hubby has always said about me and lyrics to songs.
The weekend was nice if for no other reason then the hubby and I got to spend some "quality" time alone together. That is married speak for dinner and a movie. Granddaddy was kind enough to watch the wolverine while we went out. Evidently he has the magic touch because they had a blast AND the wolverine went down for a nap. So hats off to gramps!!! And all this time we thought grandmother was the only one who knew what she was doing.
We saw X-Men The Last Stand. It was a decent popcorn flick. (even though we couldnt get popcorn because the theatre we went to evidently was a timewarp back to 1989 and they didnt take cards at the concessions stand.) The movie was cheesy with an absolutely horrid soundtrack that just about crushed any real reaction i might have felt. Evidently some directors feel that if you just pump up the volume of the music in a scene the audience will be forced to respond the way you want them to.
Alright...moving right along.
IM tired people. These last few days have been rough. My sweet, compliant, laid back little boy has been replaced by some cranky, ill tempered toddler who runs on pure adrenaline and no need of sleep. Can some one just wake me when this faze passes.
For you politicos out there....check out our friend Ryans blog......very funny....
And if your not tired yet of taking quizzes and tests that are useless....here is another
I scored a dismal 67, which just proves what the hubby has always said about me and lyrics to songs.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Its oh so quiet......
Shhhhhhh!!
I love getting up early before the guys wake and just enjoying some peace and quiet. I can just mill around and do whatever. Its nice. The two of them look so cute together asleep in bed. The wolverine likes to drape his leg over daddy and occassionally kick him....its very funny....although not so much for daddy.
I have the worst kink in my neck.....looks like i will be visiting the chiropractor today if i want to be able to turn to the left.
Wasnt that storm last night amazing? It moved in so fast. We had the blinds up on our living room windows so we could watch. The wolverine woke up at one point and we were laying together listening to the thunder. I was talking to him about thunder and asking if he heard it. He was so interested he fell back asleep.
Ive been thinking alot lately about behaviour and discipline...obviously ....i have a toddler who is testing the boundaries and finding who he is a little bit more everyday . Sometimes i think im not doing that great of a job instructing him and helping him along on his journey. Here are some things Dr. Sears and Co had to say on the subject.
TOP TEN DISCIPLINE PRINCIPLES
1. GET CONNECTED EARLY
Discipline is grounded on a healthy relationship between parent and child. To know how to discipline your child you must first know your child.
2. KNOW YOUR CHILD. Know your child's needs and capabilities at various ages. Your discipline techniques will be different at each stage because your child's needs change. Know Age-appropriate Behavior. Many conflicts arise when parents expect children to think and behave like adults.
3. HELP THE CHILD TO RESPECT AUTHORITY
"Honor thy father and thy mother" is the wise and time-honored teaching; not fear them. Honor implies both obedience and respect.
4. SET LIMITS, PRoVIDE STRUCTURE
Establish rules, but at the same time create conditions that make the rules easier to follow. Children need boundaries.
5. EXPECT OBEDIENCE
Your child will be as obedient as you expect, or as defiant as you allow. When we ask parents of obedient kids why their children obey, they all answer, "Because we expect them to." When you insist on obedience and help the child to get control of himself, you are using your power over the child in a good way that helps him develop inner controls. Remember, children want limits so that they don't feel out of control, and they want parents to stand by those limits. They keep testing the limits to see if you will uphold them. When you don't, the child feels anxious that no one is strong enough to contain him. To a child, that is scary.
6. MODEL DISCIPLINE. A model is an example your child imitates. The mind of a growing child is a sponge, soaking up life's experiences; it's a video camera capturing everything a child hears and sees, storing these images in a mental vault for later retrieval. These stored images, especially those frequently repeated by significant persons in the child's life, become part of his personality—the child's self. So, one of your jobs as parents is to provide good material for your child to absorb.
It's the overall impression that your child receives that counts, not the occasional blunders or outbursts. If a parent is habitually angry, anger becomes part of the child's self. The child learns that this is the way people deal with life. If a parent models happiness and trust, with an occasional angry tirade, the child sees a healthier model: People are happy most of the time, but sometimes difficulties make you angry. You handle the situation and go back to being happy.
7. NURTURE YOUR CHILD'S SELF-CONFIDENCE
The growing person with a positive self-image is easier to discipline. She thinks of herself as a worthwhile person, and so she behaves in a worthwhile way. She is able to forgo some willful misbehavior to maintain this feeling of well-being. When this child does misbehave, she returns more quickly to the right path, with less need for punishment.
Not so the child with poor self-image. The child who doesn't feel right doesn't act right. His parents don't trust him, so he can't trust himself. No one expects him to behave well, so he doesn't. The bad behavior cycle begins: the more misbehavior, the more punishment, which intensifies the child's anger and lowers the child's self-esteem, producing more bad behavior. This is why our approach to discipline focuses primarily on promoting inner well-being in the child from the beginning. Throughout life your child will be exposed to people and events that contribute to his self-worth and to others that chip away at it. We call these builders and breakers. We will help you to set the conditions that expose your child to many more builders than breakers, and, of course, to be a builder yourself.
8. SHAPE YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR
Children are born with some behavioral traits that either flourish or are weeded out, depending on how the children are nurtured. other traits are planted and vigorously encouraged to grow. Taken altogether, these traits make up the child's eventual personality.
Most shaping of a child's behavior is a when-then reaction. (When Billy's room is a mess, Mom says "No more playing outside until it's cleaned up.") Eventually, the child internalizes these shapers, developing his own inner systems of when-then, and in so doing learns to take responsibility for the consequences of his actions. ("When my room is a mess, it's no fun to play there, so I better clean it up.") He learns to shape his own behavior.
9. RAISE KIDS WHO CARE. Being a moral child includes being responsible, developing a conscience, and being sensitive toward the needs and rights of others. A moral child has an inner code of right and wrong that is linked to his inner sense of well-being. Inside himself he knows that "I feel right when I act right, and I feel wrong when I act wrong." The root of being a moral child is sensitivity to one's self and to others, along with the ability to anticipate how one's actions will affect another person—and to take that into account before proceeding. one of the most valuable social skills you can help your child develop is empathy—the ability to consider another person's rights and feelings. Children learn empathy from people who treat them empathetically. one of the best ways to turn out good citizens is to raise sensitive children.
Besides teaching children responsible behavior toward others and toward things, also teach them to take responsibility for themselves. one of the most valuable tools for life you can give your child is the ability to make wise choices. You want to plant a security system within your child that constantly reminds him: think through what you're about to do. By learning to take responsibility for their actions in small things children prepare to make right choices when the consequences are more serious. our wish for you is to help you raise kids who care.
10.TALK AND LISTEN
Communicate with your child so she doesn't become parent deaf. The best authority figures specialize in communication with children. oftentimes re-phrasing the same directive in a more child-considered way makes the difference in whether a child obeys or defies you. Wise disciplinarians know how to open up a closed-off child and consider the Golden Rule: talk to your children respectfully.
Besides learning how to talk to a child, it is equally important to learn how to listen. Nothing wins over a child (or adult) more than conveying that you value her viewpoint. Being in charge of your child doesn't mean putting her down.
Each of these discipline points depends on the others. It's hard to be an authority figure, a good model, a behavior shaper and obedience teacher if you and your child aren't connected and you don't know your child. You may know the psychological principles of behavioral shaping, but shapers won't work if you can't communicate with your child. And even a connected relationship doesn't guarantee disciplined children if you fail to convey your expectation that your child obey you. These ten interdependent building blocks form the foundation of the approach to discipline on our site. Put them all together, and you have a blueprint for raising children who are a joy to be with now and who will make you proud in the future.
QUIET TIME IS OVER THE BOYS ARE AWAKE.
I love getting up early before the guys wake and just enjoying some peace and quiet. I can just mill around and do whatever. Its nice. The two of them look so cute together asleep in bed. The wolverine likes to drape his leg over daddy and occassionally kick him....its very funny....although not so much for daddy.
I have the worst kink in my neck.....looks like i will be visiting the chiropractor today if i want to be able to turn to the left.
Wasnt that storm last night amazing? It moved in so fast. We had the blinds up on our living room windows so we could watch. The wolverine woke up at one point and we were laying together listening to the thunder. I was talking to him about thunder and asking if he heard it. He was so interested he fell back asleep.
Ive been thinking alot lately about behaviour and discipline...obviously ....i have a toddler who is testing the boundaries and finding who he is a little bit more everyday . Sometimes i think im not doing that great of a job instructing him and helping him along on his journey. Here are some things Dr. Sears and Co had to say on the subject.
TOP TEN DISCIPLINE PRINCIPLES
1. GET CONNECTED EARLY
Discipline is grounded on a healthy relationship between parent and child. To know how to discipline your child you must first know your child.
2. KNOW YOUR CHILD. Know your child's needs and capabilities at various ages. Your discipline techniques will be different at each stage because your child's needs change. Know Age-appropriate Behavior. Many conflicts arise when parents expect children to think and behave like adults.
3. HELP THE CHILD TO RESPECT AUTHORITY
"Honor thy father and thy mother" is the wise and time-honored teaching; not fear them. Honor implies both obedience and respect.
4. SET LIMITS, PRoVIDE STRUCTURE
Establish rules, but at the same time create conditions that make the rules easier to follow. Children need boundaries.
5. EXPECT OBEDIENCE
Your child will be as obedient as you expect, or as defiant as you allow. When we ask parents of obedient kids why their children obey, they all answer, "Because we expect them to." When you insist on obedience and help the child to get control of himself, you are using your power over the child in a good way that helps him develop inner controls. Remember, children want limits so that they don't feel out of control, and they want parents to stand by those limits. They keep testing the limits to see if you will uphold them. When you don't, the child feels anxious that no one is strong enough to contain him. To a child, that is scary.
6. MODEL DISCIPLINE. A model is an example your child imitates. The mind of a growing child is a sponge, soaking up life's experiences; it's a video camera capturing everything a child hears and sees, storing these images in a mental vault for later retrieval. These stored images, especially those frequently repeated by significant persons in the child's life, become part of his personality—the child's self. So, one of your jobs as parents is to provide good material for your child to absorb.
It's the overall impression that your child receives that counts, not the occasional blunders or outbursts. If a parent is habitually angry, anger becomes part of the child's self. The child learns that this is the way people deal with life. If a parent models happiness and trust, with an occasional angry tirade, the child sees a healthier model: People are happy most of the time, but sometimes difficulties make you angry. You handle the situation and go back to being happy.
7. NURTURE YOUR CHILD'S SELF-CONFIDENCE
The growing person with a positive self-image is easier to discipline. She thinks of herself as a worthwhile person, and so she behaves in a worthwhile way. She is able to forgo some willful misbehavior to maintain this feeling of well-being. When this child does misbehave, she returns more quickly to the right path, with less need for punishment.
Not so the child with poor self-image. The child who doesn't feel right doesn't act right. His parents don't trust him, so he can't trust himself. No one expects him to behave well, so he doesn't. The bad behavior cycle begins: the more misbehavior, the more punishment, which intensifies the child's anger and lowers the child's self-esteem, producing more bad behavior. This is why our approach to discipline focuses primarily on promoting inner well-being in the child from the beginning. Throughout life your child will be exposed to people and events that contribute to his self-worth and to others that chip away at it. We call these builders and breakers. We will help you to set the conditions that expose your child to many more builders than breakers, and, of course, to be a builder yourself.
8. SHAPE YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR
Children are born with some behavioral traits that either flourish or are weeded out, depending on how the children are nurtured. other traits are planted and vigorously encouraged to grow. Taken altogether, these traits make up the child's eventual personality.
Most shaping of a child's behavior is a when-then reaction. (When Billy's room is a mess, Mom says "No more playing outside until it's cleaned up.") Eventually, the child internalizes these shapers, developing his own inner systems of when-then, and in so doing learns to take responsibility for the consequences of his actions. ("When my room is a mess, it's no fun to play there, so I better clean it up.") He learns to shape his own behavior.
9. RAISE KIDS WHO CARE. Being a moral child includes being responsible, developing a conscience, and being sensitive toward the needs and rights of others. A moral child has an inner code of right and wrong that is linked to his inner sense of well-being. Inside himself he knows that "I feel right when I act right, and I feel wrong when I act wrong." The root of being a moral child is sensitivity to one's self and to others, along with the ability to anticipate how one's actions will affect another person—and to take that into account before proceeding. one of the most valuable social skills you can help your child develop is empathy—the ability to consider another person's rights and feelings. Children learn empathy from people who treat them empathetically. one of the best ways to turn out good citizens is to raise sensitive children.
Besides teaching children responsible behavior toward others and toward things, also teach them to take responsibility for themselves. one of the most valuable tools for life you can give your child is the ability to make wise choices. You want to plant a security system within your child that constantly reminds him: think through what you're about to do. By learning to take responsibility for their actions in small things children prepare to make right choices when the consequences are more serious. our wish for you is to help you raise kids who care.
10.TALK AND LISTEN
Communicate with your child so she doesn't become parent deaf. The best authority figures specialize in communication with children. oftentimes re-phrasing the same directive in a more child-considered way makes the difference in whether a child obeys or defies you. Wise disciplinarians know how to open up a closed-off child and consider the Golden Rule: talk to your children respectfully.
Besides learning how to talk to a child, it is equally important to learn how to listen. Nothing wins over a child (or adult) more than conveying that you value her viewpoint. Being in charge of your child doesn't mean putting her down.
Each of these discipline points depends on the others. It's hard to be an authority figure, a good model, a behavior shaper and obedience teacher if you and your child aren't connected and you don't know your child. You may know the psychological principles of behavioral shaping, but shapers won't work if you can't communicate with your child. And even a connected relationship doesn't guarantee disciplined children if you fail to convey your expectation that your child obey you. These ten interdependent building blocks form the foundation of the approach to discipline on our site. Put them all together, and you have a blueprint for raising children who are a joy to be with now and who will make you proud in the future.
QUIET TIME IS OVER THE BOYS ARE AWAKE.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Lost Finale
is 10 minutes away. It will be nice to have the summer off from this show.....no more mid-week head scratching, wondering what on earth all these people are doing on this God forsaken island. Its been like 2 months people.....either start building some civilization or figure a way off the island. Come on....a doctor, an ex-military guy, a con artist, a faded rock star, an on the lamb murderess, an old married couple, an artist/engineer, a kid with telekinesis, a dog......these people cant pool their resources and find a way back to the real world?????
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Happy Birthday Ashley!!!
I hope you have a fun night out with the hubby and maybe you can have a little "me" time at some point to. I remember "me" time.....peaceful, relaxing, solitude, reflection. Those are like foreign words to me now. I no longer speak that language. Anyway, enjoy the "Mad Housewife".
IF you havent already check out the FUG today at http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/
That stuff just makes me bellylaugh.
IF you havent already check out the FUG today at http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/
That stuff just makes me bellylaugh.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
It figures......
| Your Stripper Song Is |
 Master and Servant by Depeche Mode "There?s a new game We like to play you see A game with added reality You treat me like a dog Get me down on my knees" Yawn, dancing is so boring without a little spice. |
Maybe this explains a little too much about my personal issues........AHA!
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Our town
Funny how you can live in a place and know so little about what it has to offer. Maybe its the spring weather or maybe its being a parent to an adventerous little wolverine that has found us wandering outside of our Lexington "comfort" zone. We decided to make a day of it and explore some of those things that make our city a unique and interesting place to live. Dont we owe ourselves that.....heck, dont we owe the wolverine that since this is "his hometown". So here we go....
Last night we started things off with our favorite Mexican eating establishment El Toro Cantina & Grill. We had a big group that included 2 children and 5 babies. After dinner the daddys took the little ones homes and left the mommys to spend some much needed quality time at the bar. It was a blast and i for one really needed the girl talk. I hope this is the beginning of at least a monthly get together.
This morning me, the hubby, and the wolverine got up and went downtown to the farmers market where we milled around for awhile and bought some peach jam from the Three Toads Farm for my moms birthday. Its a little pricey at $6 for 8 oz. but is is DELICIOUS. We then bought some wonderful smelling homemade soap for the mother in law from HerbNRenewal. The hubby bought some smoked ham for breakfast tomorrow from .
Next stop was The Lexington Cemetary . I had never been before and didnt even know it existed until i opened up my Southern Living magazine this month and saw an article on it. Evidently its one of the premiere cemetery gardens in the U.S. It was really beautiful. Full of gorgeous flowers and trees and cool old headstones and mausoleums. There were several funerals going on so we drove around a bit, used there restrooms, and were gone. It did get us to thinking about how the two of us would like to go out. And the cemetary website led me on an info extravaganza as far as options go. I still like cremation. And the hubby likes a mix of cremation with a "final" resting place that family and friends can visit. I thought this would really be cool and a nice way to literally become one with the ocean.
Then it was off to Equus Run Vineyards for their 8th anniversary celebration. We traded off watching the wolverine so we could both do the wine tasting. The hubby purchased a nice cabernet . The wolverine really enjoyed getting to run through the fields of grapes and frolic on the grounds. The two of us even found a nice secluded, quiet spot in a gazebo to nurse. It was so peaceful...you could hear the birds singing and we just relaxed for a bit. Then it was back to running and finding rocks to try and put in his mouth. This place will great for summer picnics.
We then headed back into town to the Garden Cafe at Flag Fork Heb Farm for lunch. Its in a quaint old bungalow house full of antiques, art, and knickknacks. Its very small ..only seating about 50. The hubby was apprehensive at first thinking it was going to be too "girly". But once he tasted our beer cheese appetizer he settled down. I had a cup of dark chocolate raspberry decaf that was heavenly. I so rarely get to enjoy a hot cup of coffee. Our entrees were delicious. I had the asparagus,swiss,mushroom quiche with fresh fruit and pumpkin bread. And the hubby had a country ham sandwich with tomato bisque rosemary soup and fresh fruit. YUMMY. We topped it off with a major indulgence.....the lemon crusted yellow pound cake...ooh la la..it was still warm AND the chocolate raspberry cheesecake....WWHOOOEEEE!!!! Afterwards we walked around out back in the herb gardens.
After this we headed back to the casa for naptime. The wolverine was wiped and slept like an angel while i caught up on email and the hubby played hoops with a buddy. Then for dinner we packed up a picnic and headed over to the arboretum. It was overcast and cool. It was babies first real picnic and think he got a real kick out of it plus he got to run around outside again. The arboretum is just the best place and we are lucky to have it.
then it was home again. After the baby went to sleep we settled in to watch some t.v.! Now we dont get to do this often so perhaps we had just forgotten what a wasteland saturday night tv was. We eneded up watching ANCHORS AWAY....an old movie with Gene Kelley and Frank Sinatra. If you have never had the pleasure i feel sorry for you....they just DONT make movies like that anymore........*if youve seen it you know why. Interesting tidbit....Dean Stockwell is the little boy who wants to join the navy.....yes honey THAT Dean from Quantum Leap.
What a day.
I think we may have to start doing this every Saturday. Its like treasure hunting in your own backyard. I call it our perfect day in Lexington.
Last night we started things off with our favorite Mexican eating establishment El Toro Cantina & Grill. We had a big group that included 2 children and 5 babies. After dinner the daddys took the little ones homes and left the mommys to spend some much needed quality time at the bar. It was a blast and i for one really needed the girl talk. I hope this is the beginning of at least a monthly get together.
This morning me, the hubby, and the wolverine got up and went downtown to the farmers market where we milled around for awhile and bought some peach jam from the Three Toads Farm for my moms birthday. Its a little pricey at $6 for 8 oz. but is is DELICIOUS. We then bought some wonderful smelling homemade soap for the mother in law from HerbNRenewal. The hubby bought some smoked ham for breakfast tomorrow from .
Next stop was The Lexington Cemetary . I had never been before and didnt even know it existed until i opened up my Southern Living magazine this month and saw an article on it. Evidently its one of the premiere cemetery gardens in the U.S. It was really beautiful. Full of gorgeous flowers and trees and cool old headstones and mausoleums. There were several funerals going on so we drove around a bit, used there restrooms, and were gone. It did get us to thinking about how the two of us would like to go out. And the cemetary website led me on an info extravaganza as far as options go. I still like cremation. And the hubby likes a mix of cremation with a "final" resting place that family and friends can visit. I thought this would really be cool and a nice way to literally become one with the ocean.
Then it was off to Equus Run Vineyards for their 8th anniversary celebration. We traded off watching the wolverine so we could both do the wine tasting. The hubby purchased a nice cabernet . The wolverine really enjoyed getting to run through the fields of grapes and frolic on the grounds. The two of us even found a nice secluded, quiet spot in a gazebo to nurse. It was so peaceful...you could hear the birds singing and we just relaxed for a bit. Then it was back to running and finding rocks to try and put in his mouth. This place will great for summer picnics.
We then headed back into town to the Garden Cafe at Flag Fork Heb Farm for lunch. Its in a quaint old bungalow house full of antiques, art, and knickknacks. Its very small ..only seating about 50. The hubby was apprehensive at first thinking it was going to be too "girly". But once he tasted our beer cheese appetizer he settled down. I had a cup of dark chocolate raspberry decaf that was heavenly. I so rarely get to enjoy a hot cup of coffee. Our entrees were delicious. I had the asparagus,swiss,mushroom quiche with fresh fruit and pumpkin bread. And the hubby had a country ham sandwich with tomato bisque rosemary soup and fresh fruit. YUMMY. We topped it off with a major indulgence.....the lemon crusted yellow pound cake...ooh la la..it was still warm AND the chocolate raspberry cheesecake....WWHOOOEEEE!!!! Afterwards we walked around out back in the herb gardens.
After this we headed back to the casa for naptime. The wolverine was wiped and slept like an angel while i caught up on email and the hubby played hoops with a buddy. Then for dinner we packed up a picnic and headed over to the arboretum. It was overcast and cool. It was babies first real picnic and think he got a real kick out of it plus he got to run around outside again. The arboretum is just the best place and we are lucky to have it.
then it was home again. After the baby went to sleep we settled in to watch some t.v.! Now we dont get to do this often so perhaps we had just forgotten what a wasteland saturday night tv was. We eneded up watching ANCHORS AWAY....an old movie with Gene Kelley and Frank Sinatra. If you have never had the pleasure i feel sorry for you....they just DONT make movies like that anymore........*if youve seen it you know why. Interesting tidbit....Dean Stockwell is the little boy who wants to join the navy.....yes honey THAT Dean from Quantum Leap.
What a day.
I think we may have to start doing this every Saturday. Its like treasure hunting in your own backyard. I call it our perfect day in Lexington.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Toro Toro Toro.......
Tonight a large group of mommys, daddys, and babys will be converging at El Toro which has become our center of the universe. We are meeting at 5:30 so come on out if your in the mood for salsa, tequila, and babytalk. The babies wont be allowed to drink though.....
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