I hate to keep harping on Kevin's wrestling/hair issue, but I need to set the record straight.
It is not a hair net that I need to get. It is a "stocking cap". Eric learned this last night while talking to the father of an African American boy that Kevin wrestles with. His older son wrestles and wears this "stocking cap" because he has long braided hair! Ughh!
I'm told I can get one at Walmart. But where in Walmart? I guess I'll have to ask someone. That ought to be interesting.
And now I promise I will change the subject.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
There is hope! Or not.
Kevin just left for wrestling. But not before freaking out about putting his headgear on with his hair without making himself look "creepy". I guess the first time he put it on he pushed his bangs back under it -- giving him the "creepy" look. He did manage to find a look that worked for him. However, his hair keeps getting stuck in the velcro! I just about busted a gut trying not to laugh out loud listening to the sounds of pain as he pulled his hair out of the velcro strap.
It's going to be a long wrestling season... or maybe not. Maybe he will cave and get a hair cut. I know. I'm living in a fantasy world. But a girl can dream, can't she?
It's going to be a long wrestling season... or maybe not. Maybe he will cave and get a hair cut. I know. I'm living in a fantasy world. But a girl can dream, can't she?
Sunday, November 9, 2008
This long hair really is important!
Kevin and Mark are both sporting long hair these days (see Halloween and pumpkin picking pictures). I keep waiting for something to come along that will inspire them to cut it.
First, I thought it might be swimming. Kevin's was long enough that it got in his face a bit while he was competing on the swim team this past summer. His answer -- he wore a bathing cap!
Now wrestling season is upon us. Again, I saw a glimmer of hope that this might be just the ticket. Unfortunately, he announced at dinner tonight that he has a solution. He will put his hair in a pony tail and wear a hair net!!! WTF! Does the boy have no pride! He'd rather wear a hair net than get his hair cut! I don't get it. All I know is that I need to go out tomorrow to buy a hair net for my 11 year old son and I have an issue with that!
First, I thought it might be swimming. Kevin's was long enough that it got in his face a bit while he was competing on the swim team this past summer. His answer -- he wore a bathing cap!
Now wrestling season is upon us. Again, I saw a glimmer of hope that this might be just the ticket. Unfortunately, he announced at dinner tonight that he has a solution. He will put his hair in a pony tail and wear a hair net!!! WTF! Does the boy have no pride! He'd rather wear a hair net than get his hair cut! I don't get it. All I know is that I need to go out tomorrow to buy a hair net for my 11 year old son and I have an issue with that!
Friday, November 7, 2008
In my humble opinion...
Dear Everyone telling people who didn't vote for Obama to give our support to him for the good of the country,
I WILL support him and give him the benefit of the doubt even though I did not vote for him (do not trust him and don't believe that a socialist agenda can move our economy out of the shit hole it is in) because I believe in what this country stands for and want the "American Dream" for everyone willing to WORK for it. That said, unless YOU did what you are asking others to do and gave your support to Bush "for the good of the country", I ask you to kindly SHUT UP.
Dear President-elect Obaba,
How about a great big "Thank you" to the liberal media who did so much to help get you elected. And good luck. You are about to take over a thankless job in the middle of the biggest economic crisis this country has seen in decades. And don't think the American people are going to be patient. It isn't our nature and you made some big promises.
I WILL support him and give him the benefit of the doubt even though I did not vote for him (do not trust him and don't believe that a socialist agenda can move our economy out of the shit hole it is in) because I believe in what this country stands for and want the "American Dream" for everyone willing to WORK for it. That said, unless YOU did what you are asking others to do and gave your support to Bush "for the good of the country", I ask you to kindly SHUT UP.
Dear President-elect Obaba,
How about a great big "Thank you" to the liberal media who did so much to help get you elected. And good luck. You are about to take over a thankless job in the middle of the biggest economic crisis this country has seen in decades. And don't think the American people are going to be patient. It isn't our nature and you made some big promises.
Food focus
Why is it that everything I do revolves around food?
I had a conference with Daniel's preschool teacher this morning. My friend, Tina, had her conference scheduled right after mine, so we went out to breakfast.
My friend Jessica and I decided to meet at the park with the kids this afternoon. What did we decide to do first -- McDonald's drive-thru.
When I'm happy I celebrate by eating. When I'm depressed I forget my troubles with food. When I'm tired I don't nap -- I go to Dunkin' Donuts for a coffee (and a donut sure can pick me up). Eric and I once had a weight loss bet -- who could lose the most weight in a month. What was the reward? -- winner picks the restaurant for a dinner out! (I don't think either one of us lost any weight, so a winner could not be determined)
And just to show you how severe my food focus is, when I am going out to dinner, I look online for a restaurant menu so I can decide what I'm having and look forward to it all day. Pretty pathetic, huh? I will also eat less during the day so I can eat more at dinner.
It's no wonder I am overweight!
Back to the gym on Monday -- and this time I won't use it as a way to rationalize eating more!
I had a conference with Daniel's preschool teacher this morning. My friend, Tina, had her conference scheduled right after mine, so we went out to breakfast.
My friend Jessica and I decided to meet at the park with the kids this afternoon. What did we decide to do first -- McDonald's drive-thru.
When I'm happy I celebrate by eating. When I'm depressed I forget my troubles with food. When I'm tired I don't nap -- I go to Dunkin' Donuts for a coffee (and a donut sure can pick me up). Eric and I once had a weight loss bet -- who could lose the most weight in a month. What was the reward? -- winner picks the restaurant for a dinner out! (I don't think either one of us lost any weight, so a winner could not be determined)
And just to show you how severe my food focus is, when I am going out to dinner, I look online for a restaurant menu so I can decide what I'm having and look forward to it all day. Pretty pathetic, huh? I will also eat less during the day so I can eat more at dinner.
It's no wonder I am overweight!
Back to the gym on Monday -- and this time I won't use it as a way to rationalize eating more!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Halloween pictures
Daniel at his Minnow Pond parade
Mark at the Randolphville parade
Daniel, Mark & Kevin ready for Trick-or-Treating
Megan and Brooke with our skeleton friend
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