Friday, October 31, 2003
Thursday, October 30, 2003
Guests
I am working toward creating an inviting guest room. The other week when Becky and Aaron visited I made my first attempt at creating a guest basket with some thought-out goodies that would look welcoming. And now that Eric's dad is driving in from Pennslyvania tomorrow for a weekend visit, I am preparing the spare bedroom again. My friend Mary, who used to travel a great deal, gave me some ideas by telling me the things she always liked in a guest room when she would stay with people. Here are the things in my guest basket right now:
-towels
-washcloths
-body wash "poof"
-toothbrush(es)
-mini toothpaste
-small lotion bottle
-travel size mouthwash
-cotton swabs
-disposable razor(s)
-selection of stamped postcards
The "sample isle" at Target is great for mini-sized toiletries. Some of my other eventual adds might be: ear plugs, eye mask, mini bottle of Advil or aspirin, mini deodorant, and individually packaged snacks (chips, cookies or anything that wouldn't need refrigeration).
There are obviously fresh linens on the bed, a clock and lamp in the room. I have left out a spare blanket along with a pitcher and glass for water. I have thought of running to the library for local books on Nashville that might provide some interesting browsing. Any other ideas?
I am working toward creating an inviting guest room. The other week when Becky and Aaron visited I made my first attempt at creating a guest basket with some thought-out goodies that would look welcoming. And now that Eric's dad is driving in from Pennslyvania tomorrow for a weekend visit, I am preparing the spare bedroom again. My friend Mary, who used to travel a great deal, gave me some ideas by telling me the things she always liked in a guest room when she would stay with people. Here are the things in my guest basket right now:
-towels
-washcloths
-body wash "poof"
-toothbrush(es)
-mini toothpaste
-small lotion bottle
-travel size mouthwash
-cotton swabs
-disposable razor(s)
-selection of stamped postcards
The "sample isle" at Target is great for mini-sized toiletries. Some of my other eventual adds might be: ear plugs, eye mask, mini bottle of Advil or aspirin, mini deodorant, and individually packaged snacks (chips, cookies or anything that wouldn't need refrigeration).
There are obviously fresh linens on the bed, a clock and lamp in the room. I have left out a spare blanket along with a pitcher and glass for water. I have thought of running to the library for local books on Nashville that might provide some interesting browsing. Any other ideas?
There is a great deal I have forgotten about this baby stage that Dean is in. Some of those things being the super vision and vaccuum hands. The first being the ability to see the tiniest speck of something/nothing on a floor you thought was clean and the second being the action of grasping said speck faster than Mommy can intercept. Yes. Of course. I forgot to mention the need to put all things in the mouth. This, friends, is how he ended up with a crumb of Grant's Play Doh in his mouth last night. Eewww.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Kid Update
Grant loves these. So, I guess it's no surprise that when we had "school" this week and recited the Pledge of Allegiance, he said..."one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and Jake Justice for all."
Big Seven-Month-Old that he is, Dean is crawling everywhere, pulling up on furniture (as of Oct. 16th), and starting to "cruise" along the side of things. Yay little guy! And, he now makes the noise, "ma ma ma ma". So, if I wanted to, I could be quite flattered.
Grant loves these. So, I guess it's no surprise that when we had "school" this week and recited the Pledge of Allegiance, he said..."one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and Jake Justice for all."
Big Seven-Month-Old that he is, Dean is crawling everywhere, pulling up on furniture (as of Oct. 16th), and starting to "cruise" along the side of things. Yay little guy! And, he now makes the noise, "ma ma ma ma". So, if I wanted to, I could be quite flattered.
I know, it has been a long time since my last update. But, each time I think about sitting here to write, I come up with something else I should be doing. And since my last post was Oct. 11th, I guess its evident what has won out.
Have you been listening to the news about the fires in Southern California? I lived there for 19 years growing up and never once saw fires that out of control. Our families still live there as well as many friends. Thankfully, they are all safe as far as we know but even for the people out of immediate danger, the blazes are causing horrible air conditions. I spoke to Eric's mom yesterday who lives in Fallbrook and she said that the pool has ash floating in it and that if you didn't know any better you'd think that a bonfire was burning out back because of the smoky smell you can't escape. I haven't spoken with my dad or brother, who live in Vista, but we have left messages for each other in a ridiculous game of "phone-tag" and I know they're alright. The map of San Diego county I found off the San Diego Union-Tribune website was haunting and I know that fires are burning in various other sections of the state as well. Most of the people who have been killed were escaping the rushing fire, two people were even in a car trying to outrun it and died. They all thought they had more time but the flames move too quickly and they should have evacuated when they were first told to do so.
I was thinking about it and all I would want to escape with would be my family and our photos and home videos. Certainly, I can think of all sorts of other things, but when you only have a few minutes.... *Sigh* It makes me almost ill thinking about losing some of that stuff. I don't really consider myself to be materialistic but there are tangible things that I love and would be sad to lose, mostly things that can't be replaced: journals that I've kept for the boys, my mother's wedding ring and a few other bits of jewelry, my wedding dress, the quilt I'm working on, Grant's baby blankets and some of his first pieces of "artwork", my mass of recipes of which a portion are hand-written from my mom, some of the hand-knit items from my grandmother, the porcelain mixing bowls my mother made for us. And that is just a quick list. None of those things are close together, easy to gather or in storage that isn't difficult to access. If I only had minutes I guess I'd just be out the door with my kids and husband...and I'd be praising God for that!
On a different note, we had a great time with the Sherlocks. The one week visit flew by since we packed a good deal in: a trip to Build-A-Bear Workshop for the kids, church on Sunday followed by watching the Titans game, Picture People for some cousin shots of Grant and Riley (I'll post them on the site soon), daytrip to Huntsville Alabama to the Space Center where they have Space Camp, a bit of shopping, dinner at the Melting Pot (without the kids!), a jaunt to the park near the library, the men played golf, a trip to JoAnn Fabric where Becky and I bought some beautiful striped corduroy to make some skirts, and probably a few other things I don't remember. Then scatter that with laundry, dishes and fussy children and you've got a full week. We were sad to see them go, but hopefully they'll be back some day.
Have you been listening to the news about the fires in Southern California? I lived there for 19 years growing up and never once saw fires that out of control. Our families still live there as well as many friends. Thankfully, they are all safe as far as we know but even for the people out of immediate danger, the blazes are causing horrible air conditions. I spoke to Eric's mom yesterday who lives in Fallbrook and she said that the pool has ash floating in it and that if you didn't know any better you'd think that a bonfire was burning out back because of the smoky smell you can't escape. I haven't spoken with my dad or brother, who live in Vista, but we have left messages for each other in a ridiculous game of "phone-tag" and I know they're alright. The map of San Diego county I found off the San Diego Union-Tribune website was haunting and I know that fires are burning in various other sections of the state as well. Most of the people who have been killed were escaping the rushing fire, two people were even in a car trying to outrun it and died. They all thought they had more time but the flames move too quickly and they should have evacuated when they were first told to do so.
I was thinking about it and all I would want to escape with would be my family and our photos and home videos. Certainly, I can think of all sorts of other things, but when you only have a few minutes.... *Sigh* It makes me almost ill thinking about losing some of that stuff. I don't really consider myself to be materialistic but there are tangible things that I love and would be sad to lose, mostly things that can't be replaced: journals that I've kept for the boys, my mother's wedding ring and a few other bits of jewelry, my wedding dress, the quilt I'm working on, Grant's baby blankets and some of his first pieces of "artwork", my mass of recipes of which a portion are hand-written from my mom, some of the hand-knit items from my grandmother, the porcelain mixing bowls my mother made for us. And that is just a quick list. None of those things are close together, easy to gather or in storage that isn't difficult to access. If I only had minutes I guess I'd just be out the door with my kids and husband...and I'd be praising God for that!
On a different note, we had a great time with the Sherlocks. The one week visit flew by since we packed a good deal in: a trip to Build-A-Bear Workshop for the kids, church on Sunday followed by watching the Titans game, Picture People for some cousin shots of Grant and Riley (I'll post them on the site soon), daytrip to Huntsville Alabama to the Space Center where they have Space Camp, a bit of shopping, dinner at the Melting Pot (without the kids!), a jaunt to the park near the library, the men played golf, a trip to JoAnn Fabric where Becky and I bought some beautiful striped corduroy to make some skirts, and probably a few other things I don't remember. Then scatter that with laundry, dishes and fussy children and you've got a full week. We were sad to see them go, but hopefully they'll be back some day.
Saturday, October 11, 2003
Becky, Aaron, Riley and Jackson fly in this evening. I love having company! (One of the greatest things is that Eric should have the entire week off. yay!)
Before then, we have a full day of last minute tidying, cooking, a trip to the Pumpkin Patch with some friends, a visit to Kris and Mary's house to bring the new parents dinner, and then off to the airport.
Before then, we have a full day of last minute tidying, cooking, a trip to the Pumpkin Patch with some friends, a visit to Kris and Mary's house to bring the new parents dinner, and then off to the airport.
Peter said to him, "We have left all we had to follow you!"
"I tell you the truth," Jesus said to them, "no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake fo the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in the age to come, eternal life."
Luke 18: 28 & 29
"I tell you the truth," Jesus said to them, "no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake fo the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in the age to come, eternal life."
Luke 18: 28 & 29
Thursday, October 09, 2003
"Jesus said to his disciples: 'Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. So watch yourselves.'"
Luke 17:1-3
Luke 17:1-3
Monday, October 06, 2003
Aaron, Becky, Riley and Jackson will be flying in on Saturday for a week long visit and we can't wait Riley and Grant are just so adorable when they get together since they are only four days apart and know how to play really well with each other. Jackson was only one the last time we saw him, so Auntie Tisra and Uncle Eric are looking forward to knowing the little guy a bit better and seeing how different he looks. Eskpecially since he'll be arriving with a "fashion accesory":
Hey there everyone,
Well our little monkey took a hard fall today, which ended up in a trip to
the doctor's office. He had to get six stiches in his forehead, above his
right eye. Not a fun thing for Mom or Dad to have to hold down your little
one when they are screaming there heads off. Dr. Naudin did a great job,
hopefully there won't be a big scar. Please keep him in your prays, can't
imagine the pain, (I never have had stiches).
Talk to your all later,
Becky
Hey there everyone,
Well our little monkey took a hard fall today, which ended up in a trip to
the doctor's office. He had to get six stiches in his forehead, above his
right eye. Not a fun thing for Mom or Dad to have to hold down your little
one when they are screaming there heads off. Dr. Naudin did a great job,
hopefully there won't be a big scar. Please keep him in your prays, can't
imagine the pain, (I never have had stiches).
Talk to your all later,
Becky
Happy Birthday Owen Kristopher Kelso!!!
We thank God that he finally decided to come out.
October 6, 2003
12:36 a.m.
9 pounds, 6 ounces
22 inches long
Mommy and Daddy are doing amazingly after a marathon of 36 hours in labor. Thank you everyone for your prayers. I am sure Kris and Mary would appreciate continued prayers for a quick recovery.
View the website for pictures (there is at least one up even now!). Congratulations!
We thank God that he finally decided to come out.
October 6, 2003
12:36 a.m.
9 pounds, 6 ounces
22 inches long
Mommy and Daddy are doing amazingly after a marathon of 36 hours in labor. Thank you everyone for your prayers. I am sure Kris and Mary would appreciate continued prayers for a quick recovery.
View the website for pictures (there is at least one up even now!). Congratulations!
Saturday, October 04, 2003
Eric stayed home from the office yesterday to work a bit from home and then have the remainder of the day as "time off". This never seems to work as planned since he usually receives calls from work on his cell phone or has some non-relaxing neccessity to take care of like an oil change or errands to run. The pattern held true- work calls came in and a day-long struggle with the satellite system due to Big Company Doesn't Seem to Care syndrome.
Direct TV is our satellite provider and whether an employee should have or not, they assured Eric over the phone that their free install of our new TiVo unit would include everything necessary. Satellite guy comes. Tells Eric that the charge should be $75 and Eric responds with, "Thanks. No.". I suppose if he didn't have the knowledge to do it himself, we'd have paid the fee, but what about the whole sticking-to-your-word concept? Big Company Doesn't Seem to Care.
Without surprise, Eric crawled around in the attic, drilled the appropriate holes and accomplished all the wiring. I'm sure the "professional" could have done it faster with all his job-specific tools, but we (Eric) did just fine, thank you.
All that said, Direct TV does have a good deal going. They are offering TiVo units for $99 so we bought one for each television and are hoping to sell our old Ultimate TV unit on ebay. Foolishly, I was telling Eric that I felt bad for switching to the more popular TiVo because I like supporting the "little guy". To which he laughed and said, "TiVo is the 'little guy'- Ultimate TV is a Microsoft product!". Oh.
While all of this was going on, I: played with the kids, ran on the treadmill, buzzed to Walgreens for some Claritin (my sniffing and sneezing has still not ceased!), accompanied Grant next door to the Linville's so he could play with Jake (they played "football" and Jake was amazing at slo-mo replays of each tackle!), fed Dean some cereal, did the comic book activities with Grant in his new Bob the Builder comic sent from Great Grandma in England, bathed the children, read a bedtime story, put kids to bed, painted my toenails a really fun copper color while watching JAG and then collapsed into bed with Eric who was exhausted, as well!
Today, I hope to take it a bit more easy. The Claritin I took last night rid me of the allergy symptoms but has left nausea and drymouth as side effects. Each time I take it, I weigh out which yuckiness is the lesser evil and yesterday I was just desperate for my nose to stop running! But, I plan on working on some art projects (no details!- they're gifts!) and maybe taking the boys out for a walk. Or, maybe Mary could have this baby already and we could meet Owen today! (forgive me, Mary, I know you'd like that too!)
Direct TV is our satellite provider and whether an employee should have or not, they assured Eric over the phone that their free install of our new TiVo unit would include everything necessary. Satellite guy comes. Tells Eric that the charge should be $75 and Eric responds with, "Thanks. No.". I suppose if he didn't have the knowledge to do it himself, we'd have paid the fee, but what about the whole sticking-to-your-word concept? Big Company Doesn't Seem to Care.
Without surprise, Eric crawled around in the attic, drilled the appropriate holes and accomplished all the wiring. I'm sure the "professional" could have done it faster with all his job-specific tools, but we (Eric) did just fine, thank you.
All that said, Direct TV does have a good deal going. They are offering TiVo units for $99 so we bought one for each television and are hoping to sell our old Ultimate TV unit on ebay. Foolishly, I was telling Eric that I felt bad for switching to the more popular TiVo because I like supporting the "little guy". To which he laughed and said, "TiVo is the 'little guy'- Ultimate TV is a Microsoft product!". Oh.
While all of this was going on, I: played with the kids, ran on the treadmill, buzzed to Walgreens for some Claritin (my sniffing and sneezing has still not ceased!), accompanied Grant next door to the Linville's so he could play with Jake (they played "football" and Jake was amazing at slo-mo replays of each tackle!), fed Dean some cereal, did the comic book activities with Grant in his new Bob the Builder comic sent from Great Grandma in England, bathed the children, read a bedtime story, put kids to bed, painted my toenails a really fun copper color while watching JAG and then collapsed into bed with Eric who was exhausted, as well!
Today, I hope to take it a bit more easy. The Claritin I took last night rid me of the allergy symptoms but has left nausea and drymouth as side effects. Each time I take it, I weigh out which yuckiness is the lesser evil and yesterday I was just desperate for my nose to stop running! But, I plan on working on some art projects (no details!- they're gifts!) and maybe taking the boys out for a walk. Or, maybe Mary could have this baby already and we could meet Owen today! (forgive me, Mary, I know you'd like that too!)
Thursday, October 02, 2003
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
Hannah Ruth Rollins
Congratulations to my friends Kim and Michael Rollins who gave birth to their second daughter this evening around 5:54pm (I think the message said 7lbs.3oz. and 18 inches long...but don't quote me). I can't wait to see her. Big smiles for older sister Abbie, as well, who will be celebrating her second birthday on the fourth!
Congratulations to my friends Kim and Michael Rollins who gave birth to their second daughter this evening around 5:54pm (I think the message said 7lbs.3oz. and 18 inches long...but don't quote me). I can't wait to see her. Big smiles for older sister Abbie, as well, who will be celebrating her second birthday on the fourth!
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