because that's my fun day, woah-oh-oh
Have you heard? The Oscars were last night. I watched, hoping for a nice helping of irreverance from Jon Stewart and for a glance at some pretty dresses. I wasn't impressed on either count. Of course, having only seen two of the nominated movies, it wasn't like I had any real preferences for who actually won the awards. I dislike George Clooney a bit less after his acceptance speech, though.
It took long enough to find, but I've finally discovered my secret talent in life. I've got an excellent track record in Guessing Correctly when given Vague Hints. Case in point: I got 28 out of 33 answers right in this intelligence test. Yeah, so intelligence probably doesn't have anything to do with that test, but whatever! I did well. I'm also very good-- too good, perhaps-- at guessing what my presents are at even the slightest whisper of a hint. Josh has learned not to say anything at all in regards to gifts he plans to give me. Are there careers in advanced guessing? Stock broker? Doctor? Palm reader?
On Friday, Aunt Jenn came over to watch the kids while Josh and I went to talk with our financial advisor (aren't we such adults? we even made IRA contributions!). After the meeting, we took full advantage of the coveted child-free time and went to Borders for some books & coffee. We spent over two hours browsing-- it was wonderful. It's a completely different experience when I don't have the boys in tow. So, add that to the list of things I enjoy: bookstores!
My siblings and I used to read Cricket magazine when we were younger and loved it-- I was happy to find that they have a version for younger kids: Ladybug. The boys received the latest issue in today's mail and we've already cut out the game pieces and have read partway through it. It's perfect for their ages-- not so young that Max is bored, but not so old that it's over Khai's head. It's also nice to have something new to read; even though we make weekly library trips, they still have their favorite books that we read over and over. And over and over and over.
Max used to go to the Nick Jr. website and click on this one video repeatedly-- it was The Dirty Sock Funtime Band's Music Everywhere. I didn't find it on iTunes, but lo and behold! They have that and a couple of other songs available for free on their website. Max & Khai have listened to it 6,342,362 times already today, and danced like crazy. Have I mentioned how much I love the internet lately?
Randomness:
It took long enough to find, but I've finally discovered my secret talent in life. I've got an excellent track record in Guessing Correctly when given Vague Hints. Case in point: I got 28 out of 33 answers right in this intelligence test. Yeah, so intelligence probably doesn't have anything to do with that test, but whatever! I did well. I'm also very good-- too good, perhaps-- at guessing what my presents are at even the slightest whisper of a hint. Josh has learned not to say anything at all in regards to gifts he plans to give me. Are there careers in advanced guessing? Stock broker? Doctor? Palm reader?
On Friday, Aunt Jenn came over to watch the kids while Josh and I went to talk with our financial advisor (aren't we such adults? we even made IRA contributions!). After the meeting, we took full advantage of the coveted child-free time and went to Borders for some books & coffee. We spent over two hours browsing-- it was wonderful. It's a completely different experience when I don't have the boys in tow. So, add that to the list of things I enjoy: bookstores!
My siblings and I used to read Cricket magazine when we were younger and loved it-- I was happy to find that they have a version for younger kids: Ladybug. The boys received the latest issue in today's mail and we've already cut out the game pieces and have read partway through it. It's perfect for their ages-- not so young that Max is bored, but not so old that it's over Khai's head. It's also nice to have something new to read; even though we make weekly library trips, they still have their favorite books that we read over and over. And over and over and over.
Max used to go to the Nick Jr. website and click on this one video repeatedly-- it was The Dirty Sock Funtime Band's Music Everywhere. I didn't find it on iTunes, but lo and behold! They have that and a couple of other songs available for free on their website. Max & Khai have listened to it 6,342,362 times already today, and danced like crazy. Have I mentioned how much I love the internet lately?
Randomness:
- today's craving: Pho. Lemongrass beef, to be exact. I blame Katie!
- I need to buy guitar strings and a new vacuum filter.
- song in my head: Where Is My Mind? - The Pixies
- does the humidity mean it's springtime?
- our taxes are done... yaaay!
- message in a bottle