Archive for February, 2005
Tuesday, February 1st, 2005
Show me the love!
Noah: Mommy it’s Feb 1st.
Me: Yep.
Noah: The Father’s Visit Night is on Feb 3rd.
Me: You are right Noah.
Noah: Then Valentines Day is Feb 14th.
Me: Uh huh.
Noah: Do you know what Valentines Day is mom? It’s a day you show me how much you love me by […]
6 Comments » - Posted in Things Kids Say by Kym
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2005
School Lunches
Hopefully, the comment problem is fixed. Please let me know if it’s still not working. It’s a frustrating problem because we can’t reproduce it. Yet we know it exists because several of you have tried posting and can’t!
Ok so on to other things.
I work really hard […]
5 Comments » - Posted in Our school by Kym
Thursday, February 3rd, 2005
Political Savvyness
So can you teach political savvyness? Or would it be savviness? Am I making up a word? I believe that being politically savvy is one of the big 5 characteristics of being successful in the workplace. So I really want to help my kids learn this […]
6 Comments » - Posted in Relationships 101 by Kym
Friday, February 4th, 2005
10 things that made me feel good this week
I am celebrating the week’s end by putting out there 10 things that made me feel good this week:
1. I cleaned out my silverware drawer. Dumped the crumbs, washed out the silverware bins, made everything neat. It had been driving me crazy and I have to wonder now…why did I wait […]
9 Comments » - Posted in Gratitude by Kym
Saturday, February 5th, 2005
Comments Trouble? Read This!
DH/Admin here, I’ve heard many of you have had trouble posting to comments and don’t think I haven’t heard you (or Kym). I haven’t been able to replicate the problem, but based on what you’ve told me I’ve made some tweaks.
Please try to post to this thread if you are one of the people who […]
8 Comments » - Posted in Admin Messages by site admin
Sunday, February 6th, 2005
Potty Training 301
Potty training never stops folks!
The set up: In the bathroom, door closed. Dinara knocks and opens the door and gives me a long explanation about how she wanted to put in different earrings. However now she’s changed her mind and she can’t get the earrings back in but she really wants […]
8 Comments » - Posted in Kids and Hubby, Things Kids Say by Kym
Monday, February 7th, 2005
Appliance Lust
Remember when I was talking about how I wanted one of those Duet Washing Machine combos? I was lusting after them. Lust is not good, so the Bible tells us. I guess this is a matter of perspective. Perhaps I should blog that sometime about how […]
11 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Tuesday, February 8th, 2005
Will Smith on Oprah
Did you see Will Smith on Oprah yesterday? He gave this talk about how his goal is to be the best husband he can be. That he is striving to be the best lover, friend, emotional support, listener, etc. That there is NO WAY Jada could find a man to […]
8 Comments » - Posted in General, Relationships 101 by Kym
Wednesday, February 9th, 2005
Spring Fever
Crap. The washing machine seems fixed. I’ve only tried small loads, but the future is not looking front-loaded-bright for me right now. Guess this means I actually have to do laundry. It was nice enjoying the excuse of “the washer isn’t working”.
My friend is supposed […]
1 Comment » - Posted in General by Kym
Wednesday, February 9th, 2005
Bet they have cool company t-shirts
Have you seen mnba’s new commericals? The tagline is:
If you’re into it, we’re into it.
Yes I know. Adolescent boy humor.
2 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Thursday, February 10th, 2005
Normal Body Image
I think I suffer some major body image problems. What could possibly be the problem you ask? Well, I have no idea what normal is. And although this might look on the surface like a small problem compared to diabetes and being 160 lbs overweight… it’s […]
10 Comments » - Posted in Weightloss & Excercise by Kym
Friday, February 11th, 2005
Valentines Day Advice for Males
Dear Male Readers,
Monday is Valentines Day. Your wife, significant other, girlfriend, or bed buddy is hoping you will take this opportunity to show your love in a very meaningful way. Not that we don’t recognize that you show your love everyday in not so small ways. But giving up control […]
4 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Friday, February 11th, 2005
Thought for the Evening
What you risk reveals what you value.
Jeanette Winterson
No Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Saturday, February 12th, 2005
Friendship Time
There is nothing like being known deeply by someone. Someone who has known you for years, has been there during the joy and sorrow. Who knows the dark side of you and the light side of you and appreciates both. I personally find it strangely comforting and at […]
No Comments » - Posted in Relationships 101 by Kym
Sunday, February 13th, 2005
Valentines Day Recap
So last night my husband took me out for Valentines. He did all the planning. He arranged for a babysitter. He made the appointment for couple massages at the spa. He called the hotel and made reservations. He didn’t make reservations for dinner, but […]
8 Comments » - Posted in Kids and Hubby by Kym
Monday, February 14th, 2005
Wanted: Motivation
Anyone have any ambition or motivation they want to sell cheap? I have a todo list a mile long and seem to be having trouble getting up the gumption to do anything. I’m off to take my kid to the doctor… will post later.
2 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Monday, February 14th, 2005
50 things I love about you
I was over visiting michelle’s and was inspired by her 50 things list.
Here are 50 things I love about you John. Thanks for being married to me. Happy Valentines Day sweetie.
1. Your dry wit
2. Your ability to put aside your own discomfort for the good of […]
5 Comments » - Posted in Kids and Hubby by Kym
Tuesday, February 15th, 2005
Putting yourself out there
Yesterday Emma got her first Valentine with no name. She immediately thought it was from a secret admirer. Isn’t that cute? Yes we discussed that perhaps it was someone who simply forgot to sign their name, but she was convinced that this was made just for her. […]
4 Comments » - Posted in Kids and Hubby, Relationships 101 by Kym
Tuesday, February 15th, 2005
Lacking A TV Disposition
Dinner time is always wrought with sometimes very funny discussions. I need to buy one of those digital voice recorders cause I never can remember everything. This was tonights “dish de jour alla Emma”.
Emma: I would like to be on TV.
Dinara: You aren’t TV material.
Emma: Yes I am.
Dinara: […]
3 Comments » - Posted in Things Kids Say by Kym
Wednesday, February 16th, 2005
Emotional Availability
So here I am. Nothing really to focus on in my life. No major life crises. No impending surgeries. No massive weightloss. No monumental life milestones like adoption or retirement on the horizon. Or death, we hope. So what’s a girl to […]
8 Comments » - Posted in Inside my head by Kym
Thursday, February 17th, 2005
Shopping!
Don’t have time to post. I’m going shopping. I’m going to self medicate myself with some soothing retail therapy. I will ease my frugal guilt by buying things for the children that they need. Like clothing. Because the little buggers won’t stop growing. […]
5 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Thursday, February 17th, 2005
This has never happened…
Dinara, age 6, and wondergirl who fights sleep with every fiber of her being came home and went upstairs after school to BED to take a nap. And hold on to your hats campers, but she is actually ASLEEP. Right now. On her own.
I admit […]
8 Comments » - Posted in Kids and Hubby by Kym
Friday, February 18th, 2005
Yep she’s sick
20 pts to Ben for guessing illness.
Dinara is sick. Poor kid. Very listless. Tummy stuff. Fever. Did I mention listless? It seems to be going around at school as several of her friends have been out with it over the past week. […]
9 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Friday, February 18th, 2005
Park Pictures
We’ve had incredible weather in Seattle the past few weeks. Here are some pics from our latest park outing a few days ago. They are growing up so fast!!!
5 Comments » - Posted in Posts with Pics by Kym
Sunday, February 20th, 2005
Emma’s Attitude
I’m about to take my almost 8 year old daughter Emma out for some mommy alone time. I really do like spending time with each of my kids alone and individually. It gives us a chance to go more “in depth” then we do day to day. […]
6 Comments » - Posted in Kids and Hubby by Kym
Monday, February 21st, 2005
Cruise Director
Good Morning. I am your cruise director Kym. Today, on the Lido deck we will be serving scrambled eggs and bacon. In the spa, we will be offering showers for the younger kids and cutting girls bangs. Then we will have free time. May we suggest a little Cartoon Network in […]
3 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Monday, February 21st, 2005
Comfort Line?
We had a nice mother daughter day yesterday. We first went to Applebee’s for lunch. And we had a long talk. She was quiet at first. Was sort of teary when I told her I didn’t understand why she was so sad. I told […]
7 Comments » - Posted in Kids and Hubby by Kym
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005
This and That
Listening to: Collide by Howie Day
Making for Dinner: Pot Roast in the crock pot.
Going to: The Pacific Science Center
Drinking: Coffee!!!!!!!
Already said this morning: Please don’t sit on your sister’s head.
Feeling grateful for: Sunny days and friendship
Wondering: What was that loud crash was downstairs…
1 Comment » - Posted in General by Kym
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005
Hormones
My friend Mir posted handy teaching tools about women’s hormones. For those who want to know and understand me better… you can just scroll down to: Hormone Dysfunction Level 3: HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy).
Her comments about it all being hypothetical? Yeah. She likes the illusion of […]
1 Comment » - Posted in General by Kym
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005
The start of my day…
[I stumble down to the kitchen and start pouring my nectar of the Gods.]
Noah: Mom what are we going to do fun today?
Me: [yawn] [blank stare]
Dinara: She hasn’t had her coffee yet guys, leave her alone.
Emma: Mom are you faking this whole morning coffee loving thing?
Noah: She […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Things Kids Say by Kym
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005
Sucky Fantasy
Today I had an air duct company come blow out our dryer vent, clean our furnace, ductwork and all the vents in our house. I was orginally just going to get the dryer vent serviced, but when the very cute repairman guy talked to me about sucking out the dirt in […]
7 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Thursday, February 24th, 2005
Bupkus
Bupkus as in, I have nothing. Fit for webprint anyway. I don’t have time today to formulate a decent thought provoking or probing bloggy post. Anyone have any links to decent meme’s? I’m busy tomorrow too and it would be nice to have something easy to write tonight that I […]
3 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Friday, February 25th, 2005
Friday Feast Meme
Friday Feast!
Appetizer - Name something that makes you scream.
People who keep doing the same thing over and over again yet expect a different outcome.
Soup - Who is a musician you enjoy listening to when you want to relax?
Ooooh. I have a few. I now tend to listen to lots of “songs” versus just one […]
1 Comment » - Posted in General by Kym
Saturday, February 26th, 2005
Pleasure
Saw this at Wavy Girl’s and thought it would be a good excercise for me. So here is a 100 things that give me pleasure.
1. Totally clean house
2. The sexual art of teasing
3. Totally organized anything
4. Emotional intimacy
5. Clean cologne smells
6. Surprise touches
7. Any cool activity I don’t have to motivate, plan and organize
8. Dark chocolate […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Gratitude, Inside my head by Kym
Sunday, February 27th, 2005
Really. Really. Fun.
16 hours and 30 minutes till the kids go back to school after being off a WHOLE FREAKING WEEK for midwinter break.
Really… Not that I’m counting or anything.
It was a nice week. Really. We did lots of fun activities. We spent […]
1 Comment » - Posted in General by Kym
Sunday, February 27th, 2005
Monotony Post
See. Its times like this I am glad I have a blog. When there is not a damn thing on TV and I need something to keep me from doing something productive like the dishes piled up in my sink. Or perhaps sorting through the mounds of papers that I DUMPED into […]
3 Comments » - Posted in General by Kym
Monday, February 28th, 2005
Greek Tacos
If you have a Trader Joes by you… this is my favorite “easy” meal. I mean it tastes so good. It’s really Chicken Gyros but my kids call it Greek Tacos. Cause you know, if it has taco in the title, it’s got to be good. […]
2 Comments » - Posted in I love Food by Kym
Monday, February 28th, 2005
She won a car
My sister just called me. The sister who’s doing cancer research. The poor one. Doing her post-doctorate. The youngest. The one that got married last April in Vegas. The one that drives a Neon with more then 100K miles and is on it’s last leg. She […]
