Ever since Alex got his phone, he can be seen texting all of the time. Sometimes he sets his phone to vibrate and puts it on the floor of his room (which is above the kitchen). I can hear the ceiling vibrate every 5 seconds.
I was trying to have a conversation with him about his day at school. Here is how it went.
Me: How was your day today?
Alex: (chirp - his texting sound) Hold on. (looks at phone, types something) OK, what?
Me: I said, how was your day.
Alex: Well, (chirp - looks at phone, types something) What was I saying?
Me: You were telling me about your day.
Alex: (chirp - looks at phone, types something)
I think you get the picture. I did get a few words out of him, but, not much. The whole phone and texting has opened up a whole new world for him.
I did make the mistake and ask him what he texts about. I will edit my answer due to the bad graphic it will put into your head. At the time he was texting a friend and read the conversation to me. The friend was telling Alex about how his younger brother did a real big, loud (can't believe I am writing this) fart. I won't go into any more details. It was pretty graphic (that's all I have to say about that).
I guess you can say that we are getting our money's worth out of our texting plan.
I said that I was glad he was communicating with his friends.
I also added my famous line: There are some things that Mom doesn't need to know/hear. (especially when they concern loud, smelly farts).
Friday, April 12, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Jury Duty: Post 2
Well, I just found out I can't blog about my experience as a prospective juror until my term of service is over. So, I am writing out (long hand) my experience and will post after I am done with my service.
You will be happy to know that they are playing HGTV's "Love it or List it." I like HGTV and the show is pretty good. Although, hearing the show continuously for eight hours might be a little annoying.
The one good thing about hanging out here is I am able to write some blog posts without interruptions (except for the "Love it or List it" show blaring in the background). If I write, "Do you love it or do you want to list it," on any of my posts, you will know why.
I was able to ready a little of my book (again, with the TV blaring behind me). I was pretty bored around noon but decided to stay put. You are able to leave the courthouse, but, then I would have to go through security check and disrobe again (problem with a belt buckle, don't ask). I didn't want to go through that nightmare again and decided to stay and eat my lunch in the jury room. If you stay, you have to eat in the jury room. A few people sat down at my table and then I realize that I know the woman across from me. I have seen her at various events around town (not a close friend, but hey, it's a person to talk to). That helped me pass about an hour of my time.
After lunch we were told that they still had two trials that might need jurors (the same two that we were told about this morning).
Time passes slowly in the jury waiting room. I have to say that I am glad I brought all of this paper with me to write some blog posts. It sure has come in handy!
One woman in the bathroom told me that she has been here two weeks (on a trial, not in the bathroom). She said one day she was late and the police called her (she was parking her car). She said, "Show up or the police will come and get you!"
My excitement reached a new level when I was called to a courtroom around 2:00pm. For two and a half hours I got to watch as they interviewed jurors for a trial. I did not get selected (it's all random and they had a jury and an alternate selected before they got to me). I found the whole process fascinating and was glad to have experienced it up close and in person. (of course, my derriere didn't like it...the seats were a tad uncomfortable and they could have turned the heat on)
All in all, another interesting experience. A little long and tiring but, I survived. I have fulfilled my civic duty (twice, because I voted on Tuesday).
Now. Back to reality.
And a HUGE pile of laundry.
You will be happy to know that they are playing HGTV's "Love it or List it." I like HGTV and the show is pretty good. Although, hearing the show continuously for eight hours might be a little annoying.
The one good thing about hanging out here is I am able to write some blog posts without interruptions (except for the "Love it or List it" show blaring in the background). If I write, "Do you love it or do you want to list it," on any of my posts, you will know why.
I was able to ready a little of my book (again, with the TV blaring behind me). I was pretty bored around noon but decided to stay put. You are able to leave the courthouse, but, then I would have to go through security check and disrobe again (problem with a belt buckle, don't ask). I didn't want to go through that nightmare again and decided to stay and eat my lunch in the jury room. If you stay, you have to eat in the jury room. A few people sat down at my table and then I realize that I know the woman across from me. I have seen her at various events around town (not a close friend, but hey, it's a person to talk to). That helped me pass about an hour of my time.
After lunch we were told that they still had two trials that might need jurors (the same two that we were told about this morning).
Time passes slowly in the jury waiting room. I have to say that I am glad I brought all of this paper with me to write some blog posts. It sure has come in handy!
One woman in the bathroom told me that she has been here two weeks (on a trial, not in the bathroom). She said one day she was late and the police called her (she was parking her car). She said, "Show up or the police will come and get you!"
My excitement reached a new level when I was called to a courtroom around 2:00pm. For two and a half hours I got to watch as they interviewed jurors for a trial. I did not get selected (it's all random and they had a jury and an alternate selected before they got to me). I found the whole process fascinating and was glad to have experienced it up close and in person. (of course, my derriere didn't like it...the seats were a tad uncomfortable and they could have turned the heat on)
All in all, another interesting experience. A little long and tiring but, I survived. I have fulfilled my civic duty (twice, because I voted on Tuesday).
Now. Back to reality.
And a HUGE pile of laundry.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Jury Duty : Day 1
I'm hoping this is just a one day gig. Maybe I should title it Jury Duty: Post 1. That way I can have multiple posts in one day.
I have been pondering this whole random name picking for Jury Duty. Why am I so lucky with getting picked in the jury lottery selection and not the regular lottery? Can you tell its bugging me?
Okay, so they pay me for being here but it's nothing like what I would get if I won the lottery. I wouldn't mind winning the lottery (money lottery) once in awhile. Hmmm... What would I do with all of that money?
I have been pondering this whole random name picking for Jury Duty. Why am I so lucky with getting picked in the jury lottery selection and not the regular lottery? Can you tell its bugging me?
Okay, so they pay me for being here but it's nothing like what I would get if I won the lottery. I wouldn't mind winning the lottery (money lottery) once in awhile. Hmmm... What would I do with all of that money?
Jury Duty
Jury Duty is your civic responsibility. Names are pulled randomly and letters are sent out.
Hold on. Names are pulled randomly?
I just got a letter recently for jury duty in the mail. When talking to my neighbor she told me she has lived here 27 years and has never been called since she moved here. Another person I spoke to (who is a lot older than me) said she has never been called.
I started thinking about it and realized that in the 22 years that I have known RT this is my sixth call for Jury Duty. Yea, six times. That's a lot. That's not counting the one call before I met him for Federal jury duty. I then realized that in that amount of time (22 years), RT has NEVER been called. How is that random? Am I just lucky?
I have to do my duty tomorrow. I have a book to read, I will also make myself a lunch and maybe I will come up with an odd blog posting.
Wish me luck.
Hold on. Names are pulled randomly?
I just got a letter recently for jury duty in the mail. When talking to my neighbor she told me she has lived here 27 years and has never been called since she moved here. Another person I spoke to (who is a lot older than me) said she has never been called.
I started thinking about it and realized that in the 22 years that I have known RT this is my sixth call for Jury Duty. Yea, six times. That's a lot. That's not counting the one call before I met him for Federal jury duty. I then realized that in that amount of time (22 years), RT has NEVER been called. How is that random? Am I just lucky?
I have to do my duty tomorrow. I have a book to read, I will also make myself a lunch and maybe I will come up with an odd blog posting.
Wish me luck.
Vegetarian Diaries - Falafel
When I hear falafel I think of Jeff Foxworthy and his take on falafel. He refers to it as "feel awful."
I have to admit that I was a little scared to try it (especially after Jeff Foxworthy talking about it). I thought I would overcome my fear and at least give it a try. I found a falafel mix at the store and tried it out.
Can you tell that I now love it? Do you think I have enough?
I have to admit that the box mix is so easy to make. These can be eaten plain or add a little hummus. Sometimes I put them in a pita (or a warm tortilla). (for some reason we have tons of tortillas)
The directions are on the box.
*by the way, I'm not getting paid for this post, although I should since I obviously enjoy their product
My next adventure is to try my hand at making falafel from scratch. It can't be THAT hard to make, right? (famous last words)
I have to admit that I was a little scared to try it (especially after Jeff Foxworthy talking about it). I thought I would overcome my fear and at least give it a try. I found a falafel mix at the store and tried it out.
Can you tell that I now love it? Do you think I have enough?
I have to admit that the box mix is so easy to make. These can be eaten plain or add a little hummus. Sometimes I put them in a pita (or a warm tortilla). (for some reason we have tons of tortillas)
The directions are on the box.
*by the way, I'm not getting paid for this post, although I should since I obviously enjoy their product
My next adventure is to try my hand at making falafel from scratch. It can't be THAT hard to make, right? (famous last words)
Monday, April 8, 2013
Daisy Pink Petal - Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout - Tea Party
Our Daisy troop earned their Pink petal, "Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout" by hosting a tea party for the Kindergarten Daisy troop.
A couple of girls were our party greeters, showing them where to hang their coats and bringing them over to a table to get a name tag.
What's a tea party without a fancy hat? The girls all made flowered headbands. We had the girls pick their flowers, leaves and ribbon and we (the adults) hot glued them onto the head bands. (headbands and flowers from the dollar store) (make sure glue dries before girls put headband on. We had the girls count to 100 before putting the head band on their head) We had a back drop that said "Daisy Tea Party" (table cloth with letters and flowers attached to it) and took each girls picture with their flower headband.
As the girls finished their craft, we had them gather and we sang some girl scout songs. We said the promise and the pledge together. Then we lead our guests to their tables.
The tables were decorated with table cloth (each had a color of a daisy petal), we used large doilies as a place mat. Our first graders then served their kindergarten sister scouts "tea" (apple juice or water) and a few cookies. After the meal, our first graders cleaned up the plates and cups for their party guests.
At the end of the party, we had the girls play some games. We divided the party into 3 groups and had them rotate, playing each game for about 5 minutes (so every girl gets a turn).
The games we chose:
Sister May I - Played like "Mother May I"
Coin toss into the tea cup
Stack the sugar cubes - played as a relay game
Daisy says - Played like "Simon Says"
Pass the tea cup - played like "Hot potato"
Sugar cube relays - spoon with a sugar cube, pass to the next person
We also had some coloring pages on the tables in case there was a girl who didn't want to play the games. All of our girls wanted to play the games. The coloring pages were something they wanted to do as the parents came to pick them up. We did send them home with the girls.
We had our troop make the party favors at our meeting (the day before the party). We used a toilet paper roll, covered in tissue and put candy, the pink daisy petal and a tea party patch inside. We decorated the outside of the favors with pretty papers and the girls name.
A couple of girls were our party greeters, showing them where to hang their coats and bringing them over to a table to get a name tag.
What's a tea party without a fancy hat? The girls all made flowered headbands. We had the girls pick their flowers, leaves and ribbon and we (the adults) hot glued them onto the head bands. (headbands and flowers from the dollar store) (make sure glue dries before girls put headband on. We had the girls count to 100 before putting the head band on their head) We had a back drop that said "Daisy Tea Party" (table cloth with letters and flowers attached to it) and took each girls picture with their flower headband.
As the girls finished their craft, we had them gather and we sang some girl scout songs. We said the promise and the pledge together. Then we lead our guests to their tables.
The tables were decorated with table cloth (each had a color of a daisy petal), we used large doilies as a place mat. Our first graders then served their kindergarten sister scouts "tea" (apple juice or water) and a few cookies. After the meal, our first graders cleaned up the plates and cups for their party guests.
At the end of the party, we had the girls play some games. We divided the party into 3 groups and had them rotate, playing each game for about 5 minutes (so every girl gets a turn).
The games we chose:
Sister May I - Played like "Mother May I"
Coin toss into the tea cup
Stack the sugar cubes - played as a relay game
Daisy says - Played like "Simon Says"
Pass the tea cup - played like "Hot potato"
Sugar cube relays - spoon with a sugar cube, pass to the next person
We also had some coloring pages on the tables in case there was a girl who didn't want to play the games. All of our girls wanted to play the games. The coloring pages were something they wanted to do as the parents came to pick them up. We did send them home with the girls.
We had our troop make the party favors at our meeting (the day before the party). We used a toilet paper roll, covered in tissue and put candy, the pink daisy petal and a tea party patch inside. We decorated the outside of the favors with pretty papers and the girls name.
Our party was one and a half hours and was a blast!
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Pennies at your door
Alright, already! I'll come and visit you! I get the hint.
When I walked outside my front door to go on my walk this morning...
When I walked outside my front door to go on my walk this morning...
I found $0.36 outside my door
It wasn't all pennies. Three dimes a nickel and a penny to be exact.
I figure that this is either payment for writing my blog or a little gas money so I will go visit Patti. (um, with gas close to $4 a gallon, I'm going to need a little more than 36 cents...just sayin')
Either way, I kind of like having money waiting for me when I walk out the door. More, please.
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