"Look back in retrospect on almost six-thousand years of human history! Freedom's moments have been infrequent and exceptional: we must appreciate that we live in one of the history's most exceptional moments- in a nation and a time of unprecedented freedom. Freedom as we know it has been experienced by perhaps less than 1% of the human family."
6.29.2009
6.28.2009
America, America!
"It is a marvelous thing when you stop to think that this country and this government were set up under the inspiration of our Father in heaven."
6.23.2009
My Ol' Laptop and Father's Day
Ever since Michael was a little boy (yes, you may laugh at that statement) he has loved cords, phones, computers, and anything that lights up. When he started crawling (backwards), he would scoot himself to the nearby laptop cord and suck on it. When we'd move it, he'd find his way to it again. He actually ended up destroying my phone charger one day. And another day, he wore out the laptop cord so it wouldn't charge anymore. Looking back, maybe it wasn't the safest thing to let the gummy mouth get to those cords.
Anyway, we have a rule in our house. Michael can not touch the computer. Occassionally, we'll let him bang on the laptop keys, but eventually I just pulled out the ol' laptop of mine, that is quite pathetic really (yes, it's a PC), and I gave it to Michael announcing, "It's all yours."
He loves it.
Then he learned that he can rip the keys off. One by one, he'd rip one off, bring it to Mommy and go back for the next one.
He's very sad when he shuts the laptop and we don't open it back up again. He also demonstrates biting nearby objects when he gets upset.
Well, now, what am I supposed to do with all these ripped off keys? The whole week I had been trying to scrounge up a creative Father's Day card for my dad, and this was just the thing. It was very simple, but here is the card that I sent to my dad.
(It says: I Heart You, if you can't tell)
Anyway, we have a rule in our house. Michael can not touch the computer. Occassionally, we'll let him bang on the laptop keys, but eventually I just pulled out the ol' laptop of mine, that is quite pathetic really (yes, it's a PC), and I gave it to Michael announcing, "It's all yours."
He loves it.
Then he learned that he can rip the keys off. One by one, he'd rip one off, bring it to Mommy and go back for the next one.
He's very sad when he shuts the laptop and we don't open it back up again. He also demonstrates biting nearby objects when he gets upset.
Well, now, what am I supposed to do with all these ripped off keys? The whole week I had been trying to scrounge up a creative Father's Day card for my dad, and this was just the thing. It was very simple, but here is the card that I sent to my dad.
(It says: I Heart You, if you can't tell)
6.18.2009
Looking back
I know it's not very flattering pictures, but I can't believe I let him grow his hair out this much. No wonder people started confusing him as a girl, sometimes. (Prolly didn't help I dress him in pink.)
Just kidding.
6.16.2009
In no particular order
Here are some recent happenings in the Anderson Household:
The movie I am watching right now.
A visit to the Zoo. I didn't really take any pictures. Michael was sort of interested in looking at animals through the window, but mostly just wanted to walk around and touch the leaves, rocks, and other kids.
Sitting on a Komodo Dragon.
A somewhat, bad picture of Michael's first bee sting. We were in the backyard when he started screaming ferociously. There was a bee in his pants that had first stung the back of his leg, but obviously, the needle didn't stick, because the bee stung again on the front (probably because I irritated it.)
A veggie burger. First, one I ever ate. And, I thought it looked pretty darn good, so I took a picture of it. It was tasty. I tricked Richard into eating one, he didn't know the difference, from the looks of it, but he definitely knew it wasn't meat as he started eating it. But, he ate it anyway. Good boy.
And last but not LEAST--Richard was just accepted to do an internship for the next few months! We are very excited for him. He visited the company a couple months back for an informational interview with the company, just getting to know what they do. Unexpectedly, he was able to sit in a meeting with the designers, which was awesome for him. When he came home, he said to me, "I really want to work there!" So of course, he hopped on the chance when he found out they were offering an internship. Now, he gets the chance (for a little while, at least).
A visit to the Zoo. I didn't really take any pictures. Michael was sort of interested in looking at animals through the window, but mostly just wanted to walk around and touch the leaves, rocks, and other kids. 
Sitting on a Komodo Dragon. 
A somewhat, bad picture of Michael's first bee sting. We were in the backyard when he started screaming ferociously. There was a bee in his pants that had first stung the back of his leg, but obviously, the needle didn't stick, because the bee stung again on the front (probably because I irritated it.) 
A veggie burger. First, one I ever ate. And, I thought it looked pretty darn good, so I took a picture of it. It was tasty. I tricked Richard into eating one, he didn't know the difference, from the looks of it, but he definitely knew it wasn't meat as he started eating it. But, he ate it anyway. Good boy. 
And last but not LEAST--Richard was just accepted to do an internship for the next few months! We are very excited for him. He visited the company a couple months back for an informational interview with the company, just getting to know what they do. Unexpectedly, he was able to sit in a meeting with the designers, which was awesome for him. When he came home, he said to me, "I really want to work there!" So of course, he hopped on the chance when he found out they were offering an internship. Now, he gets the chance (for a little while, at least).
And that concludes this episode of happenings in the Anderson family. Tune in next time for the story of Michael and his biting fetish.
6.08.2009
What Does Your Underwear Say About You?
The newest comic hanging on my fridge. 
For most of my readers, you know exactly why I chuckled when I read this.
For most of my readers, you know exactly why I chuckled when I read this.
6.04.2009
Too Cool for You
I went to the store this morning with Michael, and let him walk with me, instead of sitting in a cart. He immediately gravitated to the stand that holds a bunch of children's sunglasses. He liked the Princess Aurora ones the best, and surprisingly he actually wore them. I let him hold them the rest of the shopping trip, but at the checkout stand he had to let them go.
Fortunately, I gave him his sippy cup of milk. He took one sip, and then chucked the cup at the checker, some excess milk dripping out of the sippy-part. Fortunately, this checker has two young boys this age, and knew exactly how to respond. Michael was cracking up! But then the checker handed the cup right back to Michael. He took a quick sip, and threw the cup right back. *More laughter* Michael's had found his next culprit to play the throwing game. Silly goose.
Michael is starting to realize getting into the car, means being buckled into the carseat. He doesn't really like that anymore, although generally he is pretty good. Lately, it's been massively hot in the car, so he doesn't like it as much. But, whatdya' know. There are baby sunglasses in the back seat! Our neighbors had given them to us months ago as we were driving off. Michael didn't care for them then, but he sure does now. These ones are spiderman. (A much better choice than princess Aurora, I think.)
Michael is starting to realize getting into the car, means being buckled into the carseat. He doesn't really like that anymore, although generally he is pretty good. Lately, it's been massively hot in the car, so he doesn't like it as much. But, whatdya' know. There are baby sunglasses in the back seat! Our neighbors had given them to us months ago as we were driving off. Michael didn't care for them then, but he sure does now. These ones are spiderman. (A much better choice than princess Aurora, I think.)
Bring on the sun! Oh wait, did I just say that?
5.31.2009
How to throw a fit
Michael will now demonstrate how to throw a fit. However, the camera distracted him and he could no longer fulfill the appropriate facial expressions and screaming that usually accompany arching, rolling, and kicking.
^^And this is what I was left with. YAY!
^^And this is what I was left with. YAY!
5.29.2009
Breakfast or Fast Break?
This morning I ate two candy bars and a bagel for breakfast.
This kid had the same idea. He found 1/2 a candy bar that I left by my bed side the other day.
This kid had the same idea. He found 1/2 a candy bar that I left by my bed side the other day.
Oops!
5.28.2009
Presidents
So, it's not my child but it's pretty clever and funny.
Click here to be moved to AFV video
Click here to be moved to AFV video
5.18.2009
Sleepeater
The movie is sideways and I can't figure out how to rotate it in IPhoto. Does anyone know how?
Michael fell asleep in the highchair, so I went to wipe of his hands and this is what happened. Luckily I caught some of it on camera.
Our little SleepEater
Michael fell asleep in the highchair, so I went to wipe of his hands and this is what happened. Luckily I caught some of it on camera.
Our little SleepEater
5.17.2009
72 Hour Kits Done!
So, writing about doing the 72 Hour kits really motivated me to get it done! Here's what I put into it.
Day One:
Granola Bar, Tuna, Fruit Cocktail, Minute Maid, Various snacks
Day two:
Odwalla bar, Candy Bar, Chicken, minute maid, Various snacks
Day three:
Granola Bar, candybar, Beans, Oranges, Minute Maid, Various snacks
The 'snacks' are crackers, jerky, trail mix, sunflower seeds, banana chips
Day One:
Granola Bar, Tuna, Fruit Cocktail, Minute Maid, Various snacks
Day two:
Odwalla bar, Candy Bar, Chicken, minute maid, Various snacks
Day three:
Granola Bar, candybar, Beans, Oranges, Minute Maid, Various snacks
The 'snacks' are crackers, jerky, trail mix, sunflower seeds, banana chips
And then, water of course.
Also, before I bagged it up, I wrote down the items and their expiration. Some items we may have to recycle through in 6 months. I need to keep my eyes out for items that last longer than that. Although, would it really kill me to eat something 2 months expired?
And, on a completely different note look at this delicious lasagna I made for dinner today! I also used my food processor to grind up some brussell sprouts that I tried to eat yesterday, and decided they would taste better mixed and hidden in my lasagna meat sauce.
The food and drinks (-the water) all fit in two ziploc bags, and the cracker box in my bag, and the bananas in Richard's bag. He also has the toilet paper, but I have his toothbrush--so hopefully in an event, we are together. :)
I don't know if the candybars are going to last my chocolate cravings. I may just believe there is no chocolate in the house, until I remember those bags. :O
Also, before I bagged it up, I wrote down the items and their expiration. Some items we may have to recycle through in 6 months. I need to keep my eyes out for items that last longer than that. Although, would it really kill me to eat something 2 months expired?And, on a completely different note look at this delicious lasagna I made for dinner today! I also used my food processor to grind up some brussell sprouts that I tried to eat yesterday, and decided they would taste better mixed and hidden in my lasagna meat sauce.
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