By the number of puffs that it took Chase, it was obvious that she needed the extra practice. She'll get one more chance to redeem herself when she has a small party with friends this up and coming Saturday.
a month
10 years ago
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Birthdays
Sunday, we had more birthday festivities. Chase and Grandpa Steve got to blow out candles.
By the number of puffs that it took Chase, it was obvious that she needed the extra practice. She'll get one more chance to redeem herself when she has a small party with friends this up and coming Saturday.
By the number of puffs that it took Chase, it was obvious that she needed the extra practice. She'll get one more chance to redeem herself when she has a small party with friends this up and coming Saturday.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Bed Head
You think your hair is bad in the morning?
I think Avery probably has you beat.
So amazing that it deserves several angles.
Isn't that impressive?
I think Avery probably has you beat.
So amazing that it deserves several angles.
Isn't that impressive?
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Debatable
Chase has entered [or accelerated] an annoying phase.
She likes to debate EVERYTHING.
Unfortunately her base of knowledge is as yet quite limited. Making the debates sometimes laughable and other times just extremely irritating.
If she asks you the time, heaven forbid that it change in the time that it takes her to go check a clock. Because you won't hear the end of it for hours.
If she wants to know how to spell something, you better hope that it agrees with what she is thinking in her mind. I had an entire afternoon of being yelled at about the word "Princess." In Chase's opinion, the C should be an S.
And today, Mickey and Minnie's marital status was of utmost importance. I for one voted for unmarried. After all, they each have their own houses and are often going on dates in the cartoons. But Chase was insistent. And since I couldn't remember for sure that I had never seen the two marry, I decided some research was in order. And Chase wins this one.
I have to take Walt's word for it from a 1933 interview, "In private life, Mickey is married to Minnie. A lot of people have written to him asking this question, because sometimes he appears to be married to her in his films and other times still courting her. What it really amounts to is that Minnie is, for screen purposes, his leading lady. If the story calls for a romantic courtship, then Minnie is the girl; but when the story requires a married couple, then they appear as man and wife. In the studio we have decided that they are married, really."
Hopefully this one win doesn't go to her head.
She likes to debate EVERYTHING.
Unfortunately her base of knowledge is as yet quite limited. Making the debates sometimes laughable and other times just extremely irritating.
If she asks you the time, heaven forbid that it change in the time that it takes her to go check a clock. Because you won't hear the end of it for hours.
If she wants to know how to spell something, you better hope that it agrees with what she is thinking in her mind. I had an entire afternoon of being yelled at about the word "Princess." In Chase's opinion, the C should be an S.
And today, Mickey and Minnie's marital status was of utmost importance. I for one voted for unmarried. After all, they each have their own houses and are often going on dates in the cartoons. But Chase was insistent. And since I couldn't remember for sure that I had never seen the two marry, I decided some research was in order. And Chase wins this one.
I have to take Walt's word for it from a 1933 interview, "In private life, Mickey is married to Minnie. A lot of people have written to him asking this question, because sometimes he appears to be married to her in his films and other times still courting her. What it really amounts to is that Minnie is, for screen purposes, his leading lady. If the story calls for a romantic courtship, then Minnie is the girl; but when the story requires a married couple, then they appear as man and wife. In the studio we have decided that they are married, really."
Hopefully this one win doesn't go to her head.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Birthday Girl
Someone is turning 8 today. EIGHT.
I remember the day 8 years ago like it was yesterday. The day I got to join to Sorority of Sisters known as Moms.
Chase Alexandra Godale
5 lbs. 14 oz
18 inches long
Named for the long and illustrious list of her forefathers named Charles... with a running twist.
She is definitely giving us a run for our money. A challenging girl from day one--but she makes us laugh, tugs at our heart strings, and is a true joy [except when she isn't, it's that curl in her hair, you know.]
We are now at the halfway point of drivers license. Yikes.
She will be having a Friends Party a week down the road. Heaven help me with that house full of girls! [And my hats off to my mom for all of the parties she endured when I was little! I have a new appreciation!]
Breakfast today was eaten on the floor while opening presents. If you could call it eating...
I remember the day 8 years ago like it was yesterday. The day I got to join to Sorority of Sisters known as Moms.
Chase Alexandra Godale
5 lbs. 14 oz
18 inches long
Named for the long and illustrious list of her forefathers named Charles... with a running twist.
She is definitely giving us a run for our money. A challenging girl from day one--but she makes us laugh, tugs at our heart strings, and is a true joy [except when she isn't, it's that curl in her hair, you know.]
We are now at the halfway point of drivers license. Yikes.
She will be having a Friends Party a week down the road. Heaven help me with that house full of girls! [And my hats off to my mom for all of the parties she endured when I was little! I have a new appreciation!]
Breakfast today was eaten on the floor while opening presents. If you could call it eating...
Monday, March 21, 2011
Elf Duties
Tomorrow is a special day. Chase is really excited about turning 8!
She has been talking about her plans for a party. A certain toy that she would like. And how many years it will be before she is old enough to stay at home alone.
The present was bought, and the invitations have been sent... but I almost forgot one of the most important things...
What would that be? Treat baggies for her classmates. I thought I was making cupcakes, but Chase said that would "JUST NOT DO. Candy, Mom. All they really want is a few pieces of candy." [To which I added a few temporary tattoos.]
So the birthday elves had to head back to the store this morning.
And I realized that I didn't have a card for her... or birthday paper that didn't have Dora on it...
So now we have things under control. I think. Ellis has decided that the big present is from her. "Mom, I knew what Chase wanted and told you. So it gets to be from me. You can give her one of the small ones." [Actually Chase pointed it out at the store and told me repeatedly... ] There is a card [Which Ellis already signed all of our names to, and was insulted that Mark and I would want to write our names all by ourselves. ]
We will be baking a cake tonight that will be our "home" cake. She'll get to have cake at Grandma Jean's on Sunday, and then we'll have cake with her friends. Guess you can never have enough cake!
She has been talking about her plans for a party. A certain toy that she would like. And how many years it will be before she is old enough to stay at home alone.
The present was bought, and the invitations have been sent... but I almost forgot one of the most important things...
What would that be? Treat baggies for her classmates. I thought I was making cupcakes, but Chase said that would "JUST NOT DO. Candy, Mom. All they really want is a few pieces of candy." [To which I added a few temporary tattoos.]
So the birthday elves had to head back to the store this morning.
And I realized that I didn't have a card for her... or birthday paper that didn't have Dora on it...
So now we have things under control. I think. Ellis has decided that the big present is from her. "Mom, I knew what Chase wanted and told you. So it gets to be from me. You can give her one of the small ones." [Actually Chase pointed it out at the store and told me repeatedly... ] There is a card [Which Ellis already signed all of our names to, and was insulted that Mark and I would want to write our names all by ourselves. ]
We will be baking a cake tonight that will be our "home" cake. She'll get to have cake at Grandma Jean's on Sunday, and then we'll have cake with her friends. Guess you can never have enough cake!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Boxes
Mark got a Powerbar delivery.
Three boxes.
A big box, a medium box, and a small box. Perfect for a big girl, a medium girl and a small girl.
And when they got tired of playing train...
They used them as a nest and recliner [respectively] and watched a movie.
Three boxes.
A big box, a medium box, and a small box. Perfect for a big girl, a medium girl and a small girl.
And when they got tired of playing train...
They used them as a nest and recliner [respectively] and watched a movie.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
2024
A Space Odyssey.
AKA Ellis' projected graduation date.
Yesterday Ellis registered for Kindergarten and they gave her a certificate that welcomed her to the class of 2024. I know it is really only 13 years away, but that number just sounds so BIG.
She was quiet and reserved and seemed less than enthusiastic. But last night, she was so animated telling Mark all about it. I think she is started to get a little excited about school.
She does her Screening April 14. If she doesn't clam up and get nervous it should be a breeze.
Warp Speed Ahead.*
*Captain Kirk
AKA Ellis' projected graduation date.
Yesterday Ellis registered for Kindergarten and they gave her a certificate that welcomed her to the class of 2024. I know it is really only 13 years away, but that number just sounds so BIG.
She was quiet and reserved and seemed less than enthusiastic. But last night, she was so animated telling Mark all about it. I think she is started to get a little excited about school.
She does her Screening April 14. If she doesn't clam up and get nervous it should be a breeze.
Warp Speed Ahead.*
*Captain Kirk
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