Waffle Boy

So I've mentioned that Ben likes waffles. I haven't said that it's a rather unhealthy relationship. I will not admit to how many waffles this child has eaten in a day, because it would reflect poorly on my parenting...

The other day, Ben decided to sit on Josh's chair with him for breakfast. Josh made himself a very syrupy, sugary waffle (oh, my children and their sugar intake...) and turned away for a minute. When he looked back at his waffle, he found Ben sticking his fingers into the little waffle holes filled with syrup, licking off his fingers, and going back for more.

Tales from the Junior High Lunchroom, Take Two

I have nothing super fun to report today. There were no almost-fights, no throwing up in the hall, no nerds getting kicked off of their table, complete with irate Kerri getting in the bullies' faces. Pretty much a quiet day...

But observing junior high schoolers is never boring. It's a little microcosm of society...the loners, the goths, the sports kids, the troublemakers, the emo kids, the popular girls. Wow. I just dug it.

Apparently, this look is hot (although it shouldn't be):


And some girls love long nails (although they shouldn't):


And boys have long crazy hair (and I have no problem with that):


Also, some kids look ten, and others, no lie, look 18.

Oh, and boys with black nail polish? Never a good look.

Songs for Slideshows, Part Two

My last songs for slideshows post has continued to get lots of hits. There must be plenty of people needing something less cheesy for the slideshows they're putting together than Butterfly Kisses and Forever Young. So here is a new list.

And just a request...if you've found songs you've liked that are on neither of my lists, would you mind commenting? I'd love to keep the list growing. (You can comment anonymously if you'd like...)

Love songs

At My Most Beautiful--R.E.M.
Angel--Jack Johnson
So Much Love--Rocket Summer
With Me--Sum 41
The Way I Am--Ingrid Michaelson
The Luckiest--Ben Folds
Come What May--Moulin Rouge Soundtrack

Misc

Perfect Day--Hoku
I Just Love You--Five for Fighting (kids)
Beautiful Day--U2
Oh Very Young--Cat Stevens (kids)

And break up songs...wouldn't a Break Up Slideshow be funny? (Or is that just my warped sense of humor? When I was 17, I would have been all OVER a break up slideshow...)

Stay or Leave--Dave Matthews Band
When Did Your Heart Go Missing--Rooney
Shut Up and Let Me Go--The Ting Tings
Sad Song--September

Or equally unhealthy...an Unrequited Love/Stalking Slideshow...

I'll be Waiting--Lenny Kravitz
Why Do You Want Him--Green Day
Every Breath You Take--The Police
I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You--Colin Hay (I love this song)
Willing to Wait--Sebadoh
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want--The Smiths
Mr. Brightside--Killers

Orchestra Feeding America National Food Drive

David asked me to pass this on. If any of you are interested in participating, you can drop food off at our house before March 27, and David will take it to Abravanel Hall. And if you don't live near us, you can contact an orchestra in your neck of the woods.

1 in 8? Is that for real? How terrible are those numbers?

Snowshoeing in Millcreek Canyon

My Funny Valentines

My Ben:
Ben loves books, his doggie, his sissies and bro-bro, chocolate and waffles. He gives lovely hugs, huge smiles, and dances like a mad man.

My Kate:
Kate loves piano, reading, puzzles, TV (aargh), friends, and food. She loves to learn, play, dance, and smile.

My Sophie:
Sophie loves art, reading, friends, baked potatoes, and her teacher. She loves to hang out with her friends, cook, and she is incredible with baby Ben.

My Josh:
Josh loves soccer, cello, his friends, and reading. He loves to stay up late, to do art projects, and his smile is as big as the sky.

My David:
David loves his car, skiing, biking, Cummings chocolates, his kids, and me. He loves to be outdoors, to snuggle with a baby, and to relax with the family.


Could I be more blessed?

My New Favorite Blog

This is it.

I've been laughing my way through it the last couple of days.

Putting the "RAD" in Traditional Values.

Biblical Pranks.

Stake Conference.

Oh, Mom, I'm not sure you'll like it. Light-hearted vs. light-minded?

But so funny.

P.S. This one's great, too.