Monday, December 25, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
"Just what I've always wanted!"
If you don't mind, I'm putting off QOTW results until tomorrow.
I rather share my Top 5 favorite Christmas presents I got growing up.
5. My first drum set (5 years old) - This was the year that had me thinking, "Maybe there really is a Santa!" Although I had been asking for a drum set all year it wasn't until Christmas Eve that I specified that I wanted one with a cow bell! How else was I going to play along to Blue Oyster Cult's Don't Fear the Reaper if I didn't have a cow bell? The next morning I ran into our living room and found my drum set . . . complete with a cow bell! Hmmmm?
"I need more cow bell!"
4. My first TV (7th grade) - It was while watching this TV in my room when I realized, "Wow! They play football on Monday nights, too?" I've been hooked ever since.
3. My Millennium Falcon (6 years old) - A Christmas gift my mom would ultimately regret giving me (as if she didn't regret giving me drums the year before), the Millennium Falcon was the mother of all Star Wars toys. It solidified my position as one of the popular kids in the neighborhood and insured that all the other kids would be coming to play at our house! Thanks, Mom!
2. My dog, appropriately named Bonkers (7 years old) - What's the best gift for an unmedicated ADHD little boy? An unmedicated ADHD golden retriever!
1. My real drum set (8th grade) - No more toy sets from Toys R' Us - this was the real deal . . . minus the cow bell. I'll tell you more about my life as a little drummer boy in a Shocking Confession coming soon.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! I hope you get whatever it is you've always wanted!
I rather share my Top 5 favorite Christmas presents I got growing up.
5. My first drum set (5 years old) - This was the year that had me thinking, "Maybe there really is a Santa!" Although I had been asking for a drum set all year it wasn't until Christmas Eve that I specified that I wanted one with a cow bell! How else was I going to play along to Blue Oyster Cult's Don't Fear the Reaper if I didn't have a cow bell? The next morning I ran into our living room and found my drum set . . . complete with a cow bell! Hmmmm?
"I need more cow bell!"
4. My first TV (7th grade) - It was while watching this TV in my room when I realized, "Wow! They play football on Monday nights, too?" I've been hooked ever since.
3. My Millennium Falcon (6 years old) - A Christmas gift my mom would ultimately regret giving me (as if she didn't regret giving me drums the year before), the Millennium Falcon was the mother of all Star Wars toys. It solidified my position as one of the popular kids in the neighborhood and insured that all the other kids would be coming to play at our house! Thanks, Mom!
2. My dog, appropriately named Bonkers (7 years old) - What's the best gift for an unmedicated ADHD little boy? An unmedicated ADHD golden retriever!
1. My real drum set (8th grade) - No more toy sets from Toys R' Us - this was the real deal . . . minus the cow bell. I'll tell you more about my life as a little drummer boy in a Shocking Confession coming soon.
Merry Christmas, Everyone! I hope you get whatever it is you've always wanted!
Thursday, December 21, 2006
The Joy of Winter
As the mid-west is currently enjoying "Artic Blast 2006", this clip is a great reminder of why I prefer living in an area that has an annual snowfall of less than 3 inches.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Tate-ism #1
It was bound to happen sooner or later . . . though I was hoping it would be much later.
Several nights ago I felt something wet dripping on my foot while changing Tate's diaper. I guess I should have waited another minute or two!
I realize no one at the hospital actually said this but I was going under the assumption that circumcision rehab would somehow limit his "range".
Eh, not so much!
I don't know whether to be proud or grossed out!
As for the messier diapers, apparently Tate is a grunter when he's going to the bathroom. Oh yeah! Sounds like he's trying to pass a tennis ball or something! He's not in any pain - I just think he's being a little dramatic. Hmmm . . . I wonder where he gets that from?
What I do know is that newborn diapers are supposedly the easy ones. There will come a day will when I will hope the 'fountain of youth' is all I get hit with.
Speaking of which, Tara has a great story about her 5-month old's diaper explosion - talk about a kid with range!
Several nights ago I felt something wet dripping on my foot while changing Tate's diaper. I guess I should have waited another minute or two!
I realize no one at the hospital actually said this but I was going under the assumption that circumcision rehab would somehow limit his "range".
Eh, not so much!
I don't know whether to be proud or grossed out!
As for the messier diapers, apparently Tate is a grunter when he's going to the bathroom. Oh yeah! Sounds like he's trying to pass a tennis ball or something! He's not in any pain - I just think he's being a little dramatic. Hmmm . . . I wonder where he gets that from?
What I do know is that newborn diapers are supposedly the easy ones. There will come a day will when I will hope the 'fountain of youth' is all I get hit with.
Speaking of which, Tara has a great story about her 5-month old's diaper explosion - talk about a kid with range!
Sunday, December 17, 2006
QOTW: Christmas Shopping
I asked this question to hopefully draw out someone who has stood in line for hours waiting for (insert name of retail store here) to open the day after Thanksgiving. I'm glad it looks as though we all utilized our God-given common sense and have thus far avoided this particular yuletide whipping.
I'm serious! I just don't get it! What could possibly be inside that store that makes you stand out in the cold (or summer-like temperatures if you live in Texas) just to be trampled as soon as the doors open at 5 AM?
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you this season's biggest time-waste!
I don't want to make too much light of the lady in the white coat because she obviously needed medical attention. But I wonder how hurt she would have been if she hadn't stopped to put her wig back on before getting up.
QOTW: When do you typically do most of your Christmas shopping?
Total votes: 16
Throughout December: 14 votes, 87%
Throughout the year: 1 vote, 6%
Christmas Day Eve: 1 vote, 6%
Black Friday: 0 votes
I dunno, ask my wife: 0 votes
I'm serious! I just don't get it! What could possibly be inside that store that makes you stand out in the cold (or summer-like temperatures if you live in Texas) just to be trampled as soon as the doors open at 5 AM?
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you this season's biggest time-waste!
I don't want to make too much light of the lady in the white coat because she obviously needed medical attention. But I wonder how hurt she would have been if she hadn't stopped to put her wig back on before getting up.
QOTW: When do you typically do most of your Christmas shopping?
Total votes: 16
Throughout December: 14 votes, 87%
Throughout the year: 1 vote, 6%
Christmas Day Eve: 1 vote, 6%
Black Friday: 0 votes
I dunno, ask my wife: 0 votes
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
QOTW: O Tannenbaum! O Tannenbaum!
I have to admit there is something about a great real Christmas tree that immediately puts you in the Christmas spirit – that “new tree smell”, perfectly hung lights and ornaments, presents underneath . . . living a whole month in nervous anticipation of knowing the 8 foot tall fire hazard in your living room could go up in flames at any moment!
Real Christmas trees definitely have their place during this time of year.
But c’mon! Nothing beats the simplicity of an artificial Christmas tree . . . especially one with pre-hung lights!
There’s no beating of having to comb through tree lots. You don't spend weeks trying to scrape tree sap from the top of your car. No trimming. No, “It’s still leaning a little to the right, dear!” No watering – it’s actually a fire hazard if you do!
But here’s the biggie: an artificial tree pays for itself by Year 2. Which means you'll have more $$ to spend on gifts!
Here’s the Strzinek Family (artificial) Christmas Tree! As you can see, we’re running a little behind on the Christmas shopping – we’ve been pretty busy lately!
QOTW Results: Real Christmas Trees or Artificial Christmas Trees?
Total Votes: 25
Nothing beats the smell of a real Christmas tree!: 11 votes, 44%
Gotta go artificial! Those tree lots are a scam!: 14 votes, 56%
Real Christmas trees definitely have their place during this time of year.
But c’mon! Nothing beats the simplicity of an artificial Christmas tree . . . especially one with pre-hung lights!
There’s no beating of having to comb through tree lots. You don't spend weeks trying to scrape tree sap from the top of your car. No trimming. No, “It’s still leaning a little to the right, dear!” No watering – it’s actually a fire hazard if you do!
But here’s the biggie: an artificial tree pays for itself by Year 2. Which means you'll have more $$ to spend on gifts!
Here’s the Strzinek Family (artificial) Christmas Tree! As you can see, we’re running a little behind on the Christmas shopping – we’ve been pretty busy lately!QOTW Results: Real Christmas Trees or Artificial Christmas Trees?
Total Votes: 25
Nothing beats the smell of a real Christmas tree!: 11 votes, 44%
Gotta go artificial! Those tree lots are a scam!: 14 votes, 56%
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