i am afraid of the dark. it's true. something lives under my bed.
i know it.
so obviously, my kids are afraid of the dark also.
i totally understand. rightfully so, in my opinion.
last night g was afraid to brush his teeth alone. okay, now this is getting a little ridiculous. is he saying he is afraid of the dark, or using this as an excuse not to brush his teeth?
(or any other fill-in-the-blank task)
"this is our house. it is a safe zone."
"i'm still scared."
"no monsters allowed."
"i'm afraid of the dark."
"there are lots of lights on."
"i don't want to go by myself."
"there is nothing to be afraid of here."
"can you go with me?"
"it is right down the hallway, i can see you from the couch."
"i'm still scared."
"what exactly is it that you are afraid of?"
"the invisible monster."
pause. wait for it. we walk together to the bathroom.
"so what makes you think the invisible monster wouldn't just get me too?"
silence.
yes, i suppose he can just send the therapy bills to me. insurance covers stuff like this, right?
stellar parenting.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
hockey night
i watched the pens play last night. and for some reason these memories came back to me...
my very first trip to buffalo was spring break of '92. also know as the blizzard of '92. i was amazed at the amount of snow - at least 5 feet - and at the way people just pushed it aside and went to work.
people actually live in this tundra? like year-round? seriously?
mm's family was headed out to shovel the driveway. i quickly played the unprepared card. oh gosh, i didn't bring my warm gloves. i guess i won't be able to help. i'll just have to stay in here with my hot chocolate. to which my future in-laws smiled and pulled out a GIANT tub of winter accessories. we have plenty! oh gee thanks, that is so great. touche.
so i shoveled. and shoveled. and anyone that knows me can laugh now. go ahead. my in-laws love this story.
anyway, that evening, mm got tickets for the sabres game. we bundled up and drove downtown. mm parked the car and we walked to the arena. as soon as i stepped out of the car, the wind, knocked the breath out of me. it. was. so. freaking. cold.
"how far is the arena?"
"not far."
"but i don't even see it."
"not far."
uh-huh.
it was my first hockey game. i did not want to go. hockey is so barbaric. i am not a violent person. i avoid confrontation. always. (hence the shoveling)
mm bribed me with nachos. hey, he knows me. we sat down for face-off. my toes were completely frozen. but then guess what happened?
i loved it! every crazy second. i loved the hits and fights and the nachos. the way the blood bounced off the ice. how teeth went flying, but were rarely noticed. and when they sent rob ray in to exact some revenge. to kick some ass. psychologists go figure.
we have been to many games since. but now we park much closer.
and since the sabres are watching from home - i guess i'll cheer for the pens. shh. don't tell mm.
my very first trip to buffalo was spring break of '92. also know as the blizzard of '92. i was amazed at the amount of snow - at least 5 feet - and at the way people just pushed it aside and went to work.
people actually live in this tundra? like year-round? seriously?
mm's family was headed out to shovel the driveway. i quickly played the unprepared card. oh gosh, i didn't bring my warm gloves. i guess i won't be able to help. i'll just have to stay in here with my hot chocolate. to which my future in-laws smiled and pulled out a GIANT tub of winter accessories. we have plenty! oh gee thanks, that is so great. touche.
so i shoveled. and shoveled. and anyone that knows me can laugh now. go ahead. my in-laws love this story.
anyway, that evening, mm got tickets for the sabres game. we bundled up and drove downtown. mm parked the car and we walked to the arena. as soon as i stepped out of the car, the wind, knocked the breath out of me. it. was. so. freaking. cold.
"how far is the arena?"
"not far."
"but i don't even see it."
"not far."
uh-huh.
it was my first hockey game. i did not want to go. hockey is so barbaric. i am not a violent person. i avoid confrontation. always. (hence the shoveling)
mm bribed me with nachos. hey, he knows me. we sat down for face-off. my toes were completely frozen. but then guess what happened?
i loved it! every crazy second. i loved the hits and fights and the nachos. the way the blood bounced off the ice. how teeth went flying, but were rarely noticed. and when they sent rob ray in to exact some revenge. to kick some ass. psychologists go figure.
we have been to many games since. but now we park much closer.
and since the sabres are watching from home - i guess i'll cheer for the pens. shh. don't tell mm.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
tooth fairy
"dear tooth fairy,
i lost another tooth already! i would like a 500 dollar bill. or you could give me a justice gift card or some pairs of earrings.
tooth loser,
mm"
apparently the 2 dollar bills just aren't cuttin' it...
i lost another tooth already! i would like a 500 dollar bill. or you could give me a justice gift card or some pairs of earrings.
tooth loser,
mm"
apparently the 2 dollar bills just aren't cuttin' it...
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
winner dinner
our whole family ate this. so i thought i'd share... (update - the second time i made this - it didn't go over quite as well - back to the drawing board...)
tomato tortellini soup*
1 can tomato bisque soup
1 can veggie broth
1/2 of a container of chive cream cheese
9 oz. or more of your favorite tortellini**
snipped fresh chives for garnish - optional
**we like the barilla three cheese - comes in a bag
cook tortellini in one pot
heat the rest in another pot (use a whisk)
transfer drained tortellini into soup mixture
garnish with chives
enjoy!
i did keep some of the tortellini "plain" for two picky eaters, but we still ALL ate the same meal. it was great!
do you have a winner dinner to share?
*original recipe from better homes and gardens, i've tweaked it a bit, but not much.
tomato tortellini soup*
1 can tomato bisque soup
1 can veggie broth
1/2 of a container of chive cream cheese
9 oz. or more of your favorite tortellini**
snipped fresh chives for garnish - optional
**we like the barilla three cheese - comes in a bag
cook tortellini in one pot
heat the rest in another pot (use a whisk)
transfer drained tortellini into soup mixture
garnish with chives
enjoy!
i did keep some of the tortellini "plain" for two picky eaters, but we still ALL ate the same meal. it was great!
do you have a winner dinner to share?
*original recipe from better homes and gardens, i've tweaked it a bit, but not much.
Friday, April 24, 2009
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