Reference?

I need some references to get permanent job status. Any one who is not a family memeber is eligable... Any one want to help me out?

POW!

Ella received a wonderful package in the mail containing a very special POW! T-shirt. Thanks John and Christine. It has an attached cape... SUPER!
Here's our girl getting ready to hit the street.

Sorry, Not a Winner

I did not win the lottery. It's a bummer and all, but I guess it is kind of impossible odds. There has got to be some way to get $50K given to us, right?

yeah, I am a little nutty

I bought Baubau one of those fancy water dishes today that runs like a fountain. I think it's called a "freshwell". I am just so darn tired of him jumping into the sink every time I am brushing my teeth. Or trying to get in to Ella's bath, or my sink full of dishes, or the toilet when I flush... And he leaves little muddy footprints all over the house from spilling his water dish. He paws at the dish until the water starts to slosh around and then he drinks. So the fresh well thing cost $41 bucks with tax, but I think it will be worth it. And Baubau needs a little pampering sometimes.
I also bought a lottery ticket. It would be nice to be able to get myself a "freshwell". Or some property with a beautiful view, a vegetable garden, hot tub, green house, fire pit, nature trails, privacy, fresh air... I can go on and on. Also, my super friend Jenny has a birthday coming up and a couple thousand bucks would make a nice gift. And maybe I could take her out for lunch and a day at a spa.

I have a cold

Sniff, sniff, snniiiiffff, cough ,cough, sigh.

What a World

I was browsing around on http://www.babblemur.com/ and read the article Radical Professor Watch List. It is so wrong, and mind boggling, that I really can't properly describe how I feel about it. But offended and appalled both come to mind.

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Minus 1, and exercising every day. How about you?

What is the Deal?

I have been pretty good this week with my health and fitness, but for some reason my scale is not being very encouraging. Perhaps it's because I have been getting more exercise? I am going to make an appointment with my doctor or something. I think my insurance might cover a referral to a dietician or something, also I absolutely have to quit smoking. Smoking is totally gross, always has been, and I would like my daughter to have a healthier set of parents. Can you imagine all the crap she will have to deal with as an adult when both of her parents are on oxygen tanks, living in a nursing home, and dying of emphysema? Sucky, sucky, sucky. I really want to avoid that.

JOB?

Hopefully I will know today if anyone else will get my job. I have a little feeling of dread... But the sun is shining, and it is almost (3 months) spring, so perhaps I can work on my house in all the free time I might have? Or go get another job... Or go back to EduCare. Of course, we wont be able to turn on the heat or buy any food, so maybe I should polish up the old resume? I would just like to keep the job I have. I really like it. I'll let you all know how it goes later in the day.

Post Party Post

Ella had a very fun time at her birthday party! Here she is sitting between Friend Henry and the Divine Miss Clio. Behind them are Clio's most awesome parents, Michelle and Jeff. Here is a pic of Ella before the party. She's so cute!
Now, these are odd pics, but Ella loves to play doctor. She is such a fine little actress that her "sick patient" routine is quite convincing. I was the doctor, Ron was the nurse, and Ella needed a lot of "care".
"I need a wet cloth for my head" She says...
To all who may be concerned: She was not actually ill. Just very good at playing the part. Also, she has only shown interest in playing "doctor" in the parent sanctioned way. When/if she starts playing the other kind of "doctor" she will be locked in a high, high, tower or sent to an all-girl Catholic school.

Sorry I don't have more party pics to post. So far four has been a ton of fun. Ella got four dollars from her aunt Sally and picked out a cute little gray kitty named Fluff. She got tons of art supplies and books and a few games. She got a fairy doll. She got some walkie-talkies and we play hide and seek in the house with them. She got a beautiful new jewelry box... And a ton of other stuff that I can't remember right now. So thanks to everyone!!!

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General de Cline, Ma'am: I am in the same spot... I guess that's just fine for now, but I am a bit behind on my goals. Maybe it's all the birthday cake? How are you doing?

Changes

I felt like changing my template today... What do you think?

Happy Birthday, Ella!!!!

Ella is already to start her day as a Four Year Old Girl!
Yummy, yummy 4!

Ella woke up in a super duper good mood, got herself all dresses and gussied up, and headed off to greet the world as a four year old. I am trying to get some streamers and balloons up so that when we get home we can have a family party. So far, four is pretty wonderful. And I love my baby more and more every single day. I am a lucky Mama.

Four years ago today

... I was in pain, but happily awaiting the birth of my daughter. At 12:36AM, January 11, she will officially be Four Years Old. Yeah!

Watch Yer Back, Charro

Ella just loves playing dress up in her purty Spanish Dress and Jewels. And I love watching her try to walk in heels with all those ruffles!

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I am back at minus 15. The holiday damage has been neutralized. Happy Birthday! (I'll try and call ya tonight!)

Thank You Sophie

Ella loves all the cool clothes from Sophie, and so do I! We have not put them away yet because Ella just walks over to the box, picks out an outfit, and voila! She's ready to start her day. Sophie's 'ol clothes are the best! It's like playing dress up! Isn't this fuzzy coat fuzzy fun?

January 2006

Okay, here are the required Christmas pictures...

A lovely tea party with Grandma Andy and Grandpa Allen at their place in North Liberty, IA
At home with the doll house. It's cool 'cause it folds closed and locks so Baubau can't get all the little toys and knock 'em down the heat grates. Naughty Baubau.
Giving "Dandelion" a bath
"Fiddlesticks". Ella LOVES these. She builds all kinds of contraptions.
Awwww, what a cute little picnic basket. We are all set for a sunny warm day.

Ella got some other cool toys, but I just can't put up all the pictures... Or can I? We all had a jolly holiday. It was super good to see the family and friends in I.C. I think next time we go there we should all get hotel rooms that are connected, or surrounding a pool, like a "Holidome" or something. Then we wouldn't have to drive everywhere. I'll start saving my pennies. I sure miss those Levelwinds.