I haven't had the urge to post lately. Lots to write about, but not a lot of energy to spend on writing it all down.
I'll just have to sum up as best as I can.
The birthday party
...was a big success. What's better than kids spazzing out from too much sugar while family & friends sitting lazily in the warm, breezy backyard? (it was in the 70s, no clouds) Lizzie loved the first gift she opened (a baby doll that kicked and screamed--thanks unk) so she didn't pay much attention to her other gifts after that & mommy had to do all of the opening. let me just say that I'll be glad to pass this on to her next year. Oh, and the cake--it was beautiful enough to grab, several times, for a fistful of flowers. mmm, mmm, good. By about 7:30pm, Lizzie was spent and crashed without any dinner. She had SO MUCH SUGAR, even *I* was amazed that she went down so easily.
BSF
In other news, I've started a bible study "class" with the internationally known group, BSF (Bible Study Fellowship). It has been just awesome. Awesome, I tell you. Granted, I have been thirsty for God these days, what with us searching for a new church home and everything, but wow. God knew just what I needed and it has truly been a blessing. I joined towards the end of their study of Romans, and next year (starting in September) we will be studying the book of Matthew, which I am really excited about. I think what I have most enjoyed about this study is its structure; it's four-levels of study: lecture, discussion groups, personal study questions, and detailed notes on the study. Plus, they provide childcare AND it's all free. Talk about an answer to prayer. woo hoo!
On the Road Again
Speaking of answered prayers, my husband & I get some alone time this weekend as we will be travelling to an out-of-town family wedding. Grandparents ROCK! Thank you for watching our darling. I will miss her, but I cherish my adult time, especially if it involves sleeping in and staying out late.
Well, I did it. I finished a post. FINALLY.
Thanks for hanging in there and for checking up on me.
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Thursday, April 12, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
New Wiggly Eve
Ok, just a quick post because I have a ton to do and not a whole lotta nap time to work with.
First off, I can't believe that Elizabeth's birthday is tomorrow!!! It blows my mind that 2 short/long years ago I was big with child and doing everything I could do to get her to come out. (she was 10 days late.) 2 years ago today I helped my husband remove some old pavers on our side yard, complete with pick-axe (or something like that). I had no idea just how much my life was about to change.
Tonight for an early birthday present we are taking Lizzie to see the Wiggles! and of course her most favorite pirate, Captain Feathersword. I can't wait to see how she acts and whether or not the whole experience will translate for her. You know, that those people on stage are one and the same as the ones on tv. I think she will. She absolutely adores them and watches them just about everyday, so I would be pretty shocked if she didn't "get it."
I've got my camera all charged up and, lemme tell ya, if any security guard tries to take it or claim that it's not allowed I just may have to put up my dukes. I mean come on, I'm not toting a camera to take pictures of the wiggles--I have a 2 year old who goes cuckoo. YOU do the math, bub. You're not taking my camera.
Psheww. Now that that's off my chest.... I am insanely manic with party planning. I've got 5 million things that I would like to do, and yet only about 5 days left to do them. Now I'm doing the math...and it's sad math indeed.
Oh, and remember how I said that our bathroom will have the toilet and sink?
BAH HA HA HAAA!
What, you think we could just do a mini-renovation in two short weeks? Silly mortals. I didn't have this blog back when we re-did the kitchen...Suffice to say that we started with just sanding the cabinets and ended up with no kitchen for over a year! We ripped it down to the studs, I tell you! Are you familiar with the "may as well"s? We got to know them pretty well a couple of years ago. But it was all well worth it. Now that I have it back, of course.
Ok, I said this would be short and here I am yammering on. I got stuff to do, so I'll bid you adieu and let you know how the Wiggles went. should be fun.
P.S. I hope I like the new Wiggle, Sam. I don't think Elizabeth will notice. But I'm sure *I* will. I hate to admit that I even have a favorite, but it's definitely Greg.
First off, I can't believe that Elizabeth's birthday is tomorrow!!! It blows my mind that 2 short/long years ago I was big with child and doing everything I could do to get her to come out. (she was 10 days late.) 2 years ago today I helped my husband remove some old pavers on our side yard, complete with pick-axe (or something like that). I had no idea just how much my life was about to change.
Tonight for an early birthday present we are taking Lizzie to see the Wiggles! and of course her most favorite pirate, Captain Feathersword. I can't wait to see how she acts and whether or not the whole experience will translate for her. You know, that those people on stage are one and the same as the ones on tv. I think she will. She absolutely adores them and watches them just about everyday, so I would be pretty shocked if she didn't "get it."
I've got my camera all charged up and, lemme tell ya, if any security guard tries to take it or claim that it's not allowed I just may have to put up my dukes. I mean come on, I'm not toting a camera to take pictures of the wiggles--I have a 2 year old who goes cuckoo. YOU do the math, bub. You're not taking my camera.
Psheww. Now that that's off my chest.... I am insanely manic with party planning. I've got 5 million things that I would like to do, and yet only about 5 days left to do them. Now I'm doing the math...and it's sad math indeed.
Oh, and remember how I said that our bathroom will have the toilet and sink?
BAH HA HA HAAA!
What, you think we could just do a mini-renovation in two short weeks? Silly mortals. I didn't have this blog back when we re-did the kitchen...Suffice to say that we started with just sanding the cabinets and ended up with no kitchen for over a year! We ripped it down to the studs, I tell you! Are you familiar with the "may as well"s? We got to know them pretty well a couple of years ago. But it was all well worth it. Now that I have it back, of course.
Ok, I said this would be short and here I am yammering on. I got stuff to do, so I'll bid you adieu and let you know how the Wiggles went. should be fun.
P.S. I hope I like the new Wiggle, Sam. I don't think Elizabeth will notice. But I'm sure *I* will. I hate to admit that I even have a favorite, but it's definitely Greg.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
spring fever
spring fever is taking on new meaning here at the lizzylot household. we've all gone mad with cleaning, remodeling, and gardening.
Lizzy's party is next Saturday the 17th, so last weekend we decided to tear out our guest bathroom floor and shower. Makes perfect sense, doesn't it?? Nothing like a 2-week deadline to fire up the pressure.
The toilet and sink still work, so even if we don't get it all done it will at least be a "work in progress." IMO that's much better than the "aren't you going to ever redo this bathroom?" state. We had the floor partially removed to put in a new door last year, so it's been pretty unsightly for a while. My MIL says that just looking like you're working on it is better than it just being ugly. Not her words exactly (she's much more polite), but I do agree with the sentiment.
Aside from the bathroom, we've been rethinking our landscape as well. We recently lost two major backyard trees due to some kind of fungus. And termites. gotta love both of those! So now we've got a big hole to fill--and plenty of big dreams to do the job! In the meantime I've planted lots of bulbs and a few plants here and there. sigh...if only there were more time.
Today Lizzy won't take a nap. She's all off with our lunch visit to see daddy. it's 4pm and she's here at my side lining up these mini rubber ducks she got for her birthday party. (ok, i'm floored by the irony--despite my ramblings here, she's got all her ducks in a row--ha)
What a doll she is. Even when she's tired and excited beyond belief, she charms my socks off.
Better end and tend...
Lizzy's party is next Saturday the 17th, so last weekend we decided to tear out our guest bathroom floor and shower. Makes perfect sense, doesn't it?? Nothing like a 2-week deadline to fire up the pressure.
The toilet and sink still work, so even if we don't get it all done it will at least be a "work in progress." IMO that's much better than the "aren't you going to ever redo this bathroom?" state. We had the floor partially removed to put in a new door last year, so it's been pretty unsightly for a while. My MIL says that just looking like you're working on it is better than it just being ugly. Not her words exactly (she's much more polite), but I do agree with the sentiment.
Aside from the bathroom, we've been rethinking our landscape as well. We recently lost two major backyard trees due to some kind of fungus. And termites. gotta love both of those! So now we've got a big hole to fill--and plenty of big dreams to do the job! In the meantime I've planted lots of bulbs and a few plants here and there. sigh...if only there were more time.
Today Lizzy won't take a nap. She's all off with our lunch visit to see daddy. it's 4pm and she's here at my side lining up these mini rubber ducks she got for her birthday party. (ok, i'm floored by the irony--despite my ramblings here, she's got all her ducks in a row--ha)
What a doll she is. Even when she's tired and excited beyond belief, she charms my socks off.
Better end and tend...
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
it's party time!
whoah there buckeroo, not so fast. Do you realize how challenging it is to plan a 2-year-old's party? Not hard, just...uh, well...not too easy.
yeah yeah, she's 2 and she doesn't care...blah blah blah.
but we're having kids of all ages over, and this party planner wants everyone to have a good time.
I was just looking through a toddler busy book for ideas and am having the most difficulty finding a suitable activity--something they can do without a whole lot of hand-holding (unless I assign a supervisor I guess); something safe of course (no beads or similar choking hazards); and something that won't create a big mess (paint's probably not the ticket here)...
anyone got any ideas?
I have one but. well, tell me what you think:
How about setting out pre-cut paper shapes (shamrocks and stuff--the party is actually on St. Patrick's day) with holes punched already--the kids can color them or put stickers on them, then string them on some shoelaces (or something) and make necklaces. We could use pasta tubes too, but are they considered a choking hazard? I'm thinking it could be fun for the 2-5 year olds, maybe even the 5-8 set.
I'm not sure what the 8-13 year olds can do. They might hate this idea.
and the teenagers...well, they surely don't want to do kid crafts. They probably don't want to be there at all! haha, i remember those days. =) Hmmm, maybe the teens can be the supervisors. that might be a great idea there!
so, what do you think? I obviously am no party expert and need all the help I can get.
yeah yeah, she's 2 and she doesn't care...blah blah blah.
but we're having kids of all ages over, and this party planner wants everyone to have a good time.
I was just looking through a toddler busy book for ideas and am having the most difficulty finding a suitable activity--something they can do without a whole lot of hand-holding (unless I assign a supervisor I guess); something safe of course (no beads or similar choking hazards); and something that won't create a big mess (paint's probably not the ticket here)...
anyone got any ideas?
I have one but. well, tell me what you think:
How about setting out pre-cut paper shapes (shamrocks and stuff--the party is actually on St. Patrick's day) with holes punched already--the kids can color them or put stickers on them, then string them on some shoelaces (or something) and make necklaces. We could use pasta tubes too, but are they considered a choking hazard? I'm thinking it could be fun for the 2-5 year olds, maybe even the 5-8 set.
I'm not sure what the 8-13 year olds can do. They might hate this idea.
and the teenagers...well, they surely don't want to do kid crafts. They probably don't want to be there at all! haha, i remember those days. =) Hmmm, maybe the teens can be the supervisors. that might be a great idea there!
so, what do you think? I obviously am no party expert and need all the help I can get.
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