I am a Chicken!

Ethan is going tomorrow to get his kindergarten vaccination. In reality he should have gotten his shot about 3 months ago, but I was too scared.I hate going to take my kids to get the dreaded needle, no matter what age. When they are babies, they are so unsuspecting and then WHAM-O, pain! I cry everytime. As they get older and understand more they are still don't understand why they are being needlessly tortured. Again I cry everytime.
I bribed Ethan will all sorts of toys and treats, mostly for my ease. I told him if he did not hide or run away or scream or cry and I would buy him a gift. Then he sweetly asked me 'mom, would it be okay if I just cried quietly to myself?' So I took away the crying clause in our agreement. I am pretty sure there will be crying on my part, again.

Saturday Afternoon Shout Out - I actually have plans tonight?!

Well it seems that I will have to do my Saturday Night 'shout out' this afternoon. I can hardly believe it, I have plans tonight! - But that's for another blog, I don't have to much to blog about gotta save what I got.

My 'shout out' today goes to my sister, Jill, who taught me to read. I know, I know she's 10 years younger than me and it should have been the other way around.
Actually Jill taught me to really love to read. She loves books and her love is infectious. Now we swap good books back and forth. I remember a few days before Ethan was born sitting on the couch with Jill, she and I would take turns reading Harry Potter #4 out loud (good times).

One of our fav things to do is take a trip to the library. I get chills when I go to the library, so many books, so little time - plus I am a slow reader.
Thanks Jill.

Would You Be My Neighbour?

I think I am a great neighbour. I would feel extra safe if I lived beside, or within sight, of myself. Some - like Bart - would call me nosey. But I call myself observant ... alright, I am a little curious as well.

No exagerantion, I look out my window everytime I pass one. If the blinds are closed I sneak a peek through one of the slats. Everytime I get up in the night - which is about 3 to 4 times, with various nightmares and bathroom breaks - I look out my window and if I am putting Ethan back in his bed, I look out his window too.

It's turned into an obsession. You'd be surprised what you see and what you can learn about people. My fav neighbour drama is the divorce that happened accross the street. There was a full blown throwing possesions out of the house fight. Very entertaining.

The irritating thing is when I know something is going on but I can't figure out exactly what it is. Stupid neighbours and the need for privacy!

I will find out! I'll keep you posted!

My Not So Secret Love

Why you ask did I become a teacher? Possibly to mentor a child and help them to become an active and responsible citizen. Or maybe because I love children and there is no greater call than to teach them and love them.

Those are all great reasons. But not my reason.

The reason I became a teacher was my love for school supplies. Sometimes when I am bored or need to get out of the house I go to Staples and peruse the isles. There is nothing better than the smell of newly sharpened pencils. Don't get me started on a fresh package of markers....

Some husbands worry about their life savings when their wives go to the mall. My husband demands my credit card when I need to go pick up 'a few things' from staples.... - yeah right, like I would give anybody anything that they demanded, I am a Hamilton!

Tutti? Seriously?

I am no TV executive, but seriously why would you name a character Tutti. What the H? Common, Tutti! TUTTI!

Geez, she was an outcast already with her rollerskates and pig tails, not to mention she was the only visable minority. Why makes things harder for her?

Why not name her Tabitha , Taine, Talia, Tamara, Tammy, Tanya, Tania, Tara, Taryn, Tasha, Tegan ,Teresa, Teri, Tertia , Tessa , Thea , Thelma , Theodora, Theola, Thirza ,Tia ,Tonia or Tracy.

Oh Mrs Garrett, where were you on this one?

Seriously I Am In Trouble For Hitting My Sister?? Your Kidding!?

I am sitting in my office on the computer - you know being a dutiful mother - and I hear, in my opinion, the greatest conversationtion ever. It's a convo I remember having so many times with my sisters.

Ella - crying

Ethan - 'Ella, Ella no it's okay. Here you can have my toy.'

Ella - 'Mom!'

Mom - no answer (I am online, leave me alone)

Ethan (this time with more urgency) - 'Ella, it's okay. What do you want me to give you? What do you want you can have anything you want.'

Ella - 'No, I telling.'

She finds me :(




I like it when she takes Ethan's bribes and they solve the problem without involving me. It really makes my life so much easier.

(note: It was totally his fault, he should have been bribing her not to tell. He had to go to time out for a good 10 minutes.)

Nothin' Like a Cup of Cocoa

A shout out to my mom for giving me my love of hot chocolate. I remember my mom drinking hot chocolate on cold winters nights. At least it's one thing to look forward to when the weather sucks!

I added my own touch by doubling the calories and adding canned whipped cream. Everything is better when you can double the calories.

Just a note, when looking on-line for canned whipped cream, be very careful.