Look! His eyes follow you if you move around the room!
Friday, January 25, 2008
Can someone check ...
I can't confirm myself, but I'm pretty sure this is a reproduction of a Spice Girls album cover.
Touching the Pacific
Wonder when they'll get to dip their toe in the Atlantic (and where)?
It seemed like every day in Mexico, the kids found a new favorite water feature. (Ok, maybe not so much with the boy and the water slide. Honest, I didn't dump him on purpose.) Even the day they spent 2 hours in the cooling pool on the deck!
It seemed like every day in Mexico, the kids found a new favorite water feature. (Ok, maybe not so much with the boy and the water slide. Honest, I didn't dump him on purpose.) Even the day they spent 2 hours in the cooling pool on the deck!
Ariba!
Slowly but surely we recompress after a week in Mexico. (Thx Ye-Ye and Nai-Nai.)
The beads just came out of the girl's hair today - we'll see how long it takes for her hair to "calm down" again. But some things will remain with us. The boy went back to his swimming lesson and there's no fussing anymore. I think he may have become too fearless in the water - so we'll have to watch that.
One of these days, I'll have to make some salsa and see if the veggies down there really make that much of a difference.
The beads just came out of the girl's hair today - we'll see how long it takes for her hair to "calm down" again. But some things will remain with us. The boy went back to his swimming lesson and there's no fussing anymore. I think he may have become too fearless in the water - so we'll have to watch that.
One of these days, I'll have to make some salsa and see if the veggies down there really make that much of a difference.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
That's my boy
What are you doing?
Are you listening?
Can't you just sit nicely with your cousins and smile?
WHY CAN'T YOU BE MORE LIKE YOUR SISTER?!?!?
Are you listening?
Can't you just sit nicely with your cousins and smile?
WHY CAN'T YOU BE MORE LIKE YOUR SISTER?!?!?
Awww, nuts!
I recall reading an article wherein more than 50% of drivers think they're better-than-average drivers. Notwithstanding that reasearch ... I'm a pretty good driver.
However, I've recently developed (noticed) a flaw in my driving habits. Now, I tend not to use my cel phone while driving (and when I have to, I either pull over or use hands-free). I buckle-up. I signal like it's going out of style. Heck, I even signal in my driveway - not just turning into my driveway, mind you - I mean when I'm already in my driveway and my car is turning directions. So all of that stuff ... checkmark.
My flaw is of the Planters variety. Apparently, I lose anywhere from 20%-50% of my driving skills if I try and eat peanuts while driving. I suppose it's worth clarifying, not just any dry-roasted or BBQ or other garden-variety nut. It's those cashews, the little bits that tend to fall and force me to dig around for them, lest I miss a morsel.
Luckily, I'm too cheap to by the high-fallutin' nuts, so once this festive season's stock dries up ... well, I'll either hit the bottom or the back of that Hyundai, who's owner is too lazy to brush the snow off his brake-lights. I'll let you know which occurs first.
Oddly enough - another roadway affliction I've noted as particularly troublesome to myself is the speed bump. Not while I'm driving mind you, just when I'm walking. It's like when you get older and certain frequencies become inaudible to you ... it's like the height and pigmentation of these towering Prairie menaces are somehow out of my optical range. Again, no accidents yet, just near misses. I'll be in touch.
However, I've recently developed (noticed) a flaw in my driving habits. Now, I tend not to use my cel phone while driving (and when I have to, I either pull over or use hands-free). I buckle-up. I signal like it's going out of style. Heck, I even signal in my driveway - not just turning into my driveway, mind you - I mean when I'm already in my driveway and my car is turning directions. So all of that stuff ... checkmark.
My flaw is of the Planters variety. Apparently, I lose anywhere from 20%-50% of my driving skills if I try and eat peanuts while driving. I suppose it's worth clarifying, not just any dry-roasted or BBQ or other garden-variety nut. It's those cashews, the little bits that tend to fall and force me to dig around for them, lest I miss a morsel.
Luckily, I'm too cheap to by the high-fallutin' nuts, so once this festive season's stock dries up ... well, I'll either hit the bottom or the back of that Hyundai, who's owner is too lazy to brush the snow off his brake-lights. I'll let you know which occurs first.
Oddly enough - another roadway affliction I've noted as particularly troublesome to myself is the speed bump. Not while I'm driving mind you, just when I'm walking. It's like when you get older and certain frequencies become inaudible to you ... it's like the height and pigmentation of these towering Prairie menaces are somehow out of my optical range. Again, no accidents yet, just near misses. I'll be in touch.
Friday, December 21, 2007
I blinked
Looking for some clothes for the girl as Xmas presents. According to the children's clothing industry, she has made the leap from the "isn't she cute" to the "who lets their kids dress that way" demographic.
BTW buddy, you're late 60's/early 70's and I don't think you're going to "grow into" anything anymore. Get a belt that fits; you're tripping people walking around you.
BTW buddy, you're late 60's/early 70's and I don't think you're going to "grow into" anything anymore. Get a belt that fits; you're tripping people walking around you.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
US: Look [the boy], what do you see in this [newspaper] picture? What are you going to see tomorrow?
BOY: Dinosaurs? Dinosaurs scary. I don't want see dinosaurs!
US: No, these aren't scary. They're not real dinosaurs. See? What's in this picture?
BOY: More Dinosaurs.
US: That's right [the boy].
BOY: Look! Mommy. Daddy. More dinosaurs. Nudder dinosaur picture!
US: No, that's Neil Young. You're not seeing him tomorrow.
BOY: Dinosaurs? Dinosaurs scary. I don't want see dinosaurs!
US: No, these aren't scary. They're not real dinosaurs. See? What's in this picture?
BOY: More Dinosaurs.
US: That's right [the boy].
BOY: Look! Mommy. Daddy. More dinosaurs. Nudder dinosaur picture!
US: No, that's Neil Young. You're not seeing him tomorrow.
2nd last class of this swimming session was the last chance for coaches to test and evaluate the kids. Here now are my predictions.
[The girl] is a very strong swimmer for her age. She is able to perform all the necessary skills at her current level and many in the next. She needs to focus on her style as that will allow her to swim with less effort. Her strengths are her sideways glide and forward crawl. [The girl] is very attentive and considerate of all other swimmers and is a joy to have in the class. We recommend she proceed to the next level.
[The boy] has the potential to be a very good swimmer and would benefit mostly from paying more attention to the instruction being given. He has made tremndous progress in this class and now has the buoyancy of a rock or similarly non-porous object. We would encourage [the boy] to repeat the same level of instruction(1). However, as he is currently a danger to himself and other swimmers, we cannot allow him to do so at this facility. Please contact our front office for recommendations that we feel would be suitable for [the boy]. Our fine city is blessed with both natural waters as well as significant pot-holes that are easily filled with fluids. Good luck with that.
(1) At this time we cannot estimate the number of repetitions required to progress to the next level. Please keep in mind that we are not committing to, nor legally bound to guarantee, his ability to progress to the next level.
[The girl] is a very strong swimmer for her age. She is able to perform all the necessary skills at her current level and many in the next. She needs to focus on her style as that will allow her to swim with less effort. Her strengths are her sideways glide and forward crawl. [The girl] is very attentive and considerate of all other swimmers and is a joy to have in the class. We recommend she proceed to the next level.
[The boy] has the potential to be a very good swimmer and would benefit mostly from paying more attention to the instruction being given. He has made tremndous progress in this class and now has the buoyancy of a rock or similarly non-porous object. We would encourage [the boy] to repeat the same level of instruction(1). However, as he is currently a danger to himself and other swimmers, we cannot allow him to do so at this facility. Please contact our front office for recommendations that we feel would be suitable for [the boy]. Our fine city is blessed with both natural waters as well as significant pot-holes that are easily filled with fluids. Good luck with that.
(1) At this time we cannot estimate the number of repetitions required to progress to the next level. Please keep in mind that we are not committing to, nor legally bound to guarantee, his ability to progress to the next level.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Not so easy
We didn't have quite the moment of inspiration as the architect (1) in coming up with costumes this year.
(1) See - http://formwork.blogspot.com/2007/10/james-and-driver.html
(1) See - http://formwork.blogspot.com/2007/10/james-and-driver.html
So close!
I think a few more hours and we could have convinced the boy that this was the ticket to candyland!
We even went the Innovation route
... with no so great results.
We called this "Homeless, Not Quite Teenage Mutant Ninja Honey Bee".
We called this "Homeless, Not Quite Teenage Mutant Ninja Honey Bee".
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
We have to save Neo!
Who do you think the boy looks like?
So, we're finally done with the 12 days of the girl's birthday. What's a good technique to convince her that her new birthdate should be Feb 29th?
We suffered our first physical Wii injury over the weekend. The girl was celebrating a nice play/shot (I can't remember which, I was sulking at being nicely played/shot at) ... and was she on the rug like I told her? No ... hardwood slippery.
We also suffered our first and second emotional Wii injury. Early weekend Wii fitness test rated me as 50 years old. Yesterday, I had "achieved" 55 years old. 60, it's the new 30.
I'm expecting the 3rd emotional injury when the kids realize what "we're just borrowing it" really means.
Me and the boy. I'm the 55 year old on the left...
Who do you think the boy looks like?
So, we're finally done with the 12 days of the girl's birthday. What's a good technique to convince her that her new birthdate should be Feb 29th?
We suffered our first physical Wii injury over the weekend. The girl was celebrating a nice play/shot (I can't remember which, I was sulking at being nicely played/shot at) ... and was she on the rug like I told her? No ... hardwood slippery.
We also suffered our first and second emotional Wii injury. Early weekend Wii fitness test rated me as 50 years old. Yesterday, I had "achieved" 55 years old. 60, it's the new 30.
I'm expecting the 3rd emotional injury when the kids realize what "we're just borrowing it" really means.
Me and the boy. I'm the 55 year old on the left...
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Accck
Off to school they go. Boy actually likes pre-school - to the point where he cries because he doesn't want to go to daycare. (Couldn't be that easy.)
And in all the mayhem .... I completely missed this ...
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/features/seriously_westcoast/index.html
And in all the mayhem .... I completely missed this ...
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/features/seriously_westcoast/index.html
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