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...because he's a genius.

Happy Anniversary, Baby!

It's been an interesting 18 years. I love you so much!



Because You Tube refused to let me embed Bryan Adams, I went with this one.

Generally, I don't agree with these things, but...

You Are Traditional and Dependable

You are optimistic, friendly, and cheerful. People appreciate the hopefulness and good vibes you bring to any situation. You are hungry. For food, yes. But more than anything, you are hungry for power. You're easy going and easy to be around. You aren't picky or high maintenance. You seek security in your life. Feeling safe is important to you.

The Sandwich Cookie Personality Test

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I can't get enough of him...

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FOR TODAY ...July 27, 2009
Outside My Window...There are baby quails running in a perfect line behind their Mommy. Daddy is bringing up the rear. If only I could get my own little brood to follow along in such a neat row. They look more like a bad effort to herd cats.
I am thinking... if I gain any more weight, I'll give birth to an elephant.
I am thankful for...a husband with a good sense of humor with an overly emotional, tired, short-tempered, achy, GINORMOUS pregnant wife.
From the learning rooms...Aaahhh summer. Astronomy for the biggers and seashells for the littles. Math for everybody!
From the kitchen....taco soup with tortilla chips.
I am wearing... one of the three decent maternity dresses that actually fit me! I suppose I should either go shopping or sew some others. I'm not sure I can make 3 more months on 3 dresses.
I am creating... tiny fingers and toes and eyelashes. Well, maybe not so tiny: I look like a bus.
I am going... insane fighting with the hospital pharmacy, trying to get a simple prescription refilled. Why is it that NO ONE will answer a phone nowadays? I HATE voicemail.
I am reading..."The Screw Tape Letters." I don't know why I haven't read it before now.
I am hoping... to have a quiet afternoon, with a showing of "Inkheart" from the library, but between the hospital pharmacy battle and people stopping by from my husband's work to drop-off / pick up stuff, that hope is flying out the window.
I am hearing...oldest daughter and oldest son fixing flat tires on their bicycles right outside the back door. They are having an in depth discussion on what the vacation Bible school theme will be.
Around the house... While we were moving, we stumbled upon 2 kittens, very weak and abandoned by their momma. My 2 oldest daughters bottle fed them for three weeks, then we weaned them onto canned food. Try as I might, I could not find anyone to take them, so they had to go to the shelter. The lady there said they'd have a good chance of being adopted, but I am afraid to call and find out.
One of my favorite things...Little people playing in the backyard baby pool. Isn't that a requirement for summer?
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:STILL unpacking! Doctor appointment on Thursday, including a scan to see how big the baby is as well as my water levels. I suffer from polyhydramnios (which is why I'm big as a house).
A picture thought I'm sharing...

7 Quick Takes

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1. We moved out of our rental house in town into a house on the Air Force Base. Actually, we moved into TWO houses because we have "too many children" for a standard house. It's a duplex that has a doorway between. Even though it is a much older house than the brand new (tiny) houses, I'm not complaining one iota. We have 8 bedrooms, so our 2 oldest girls have their own rooms for the first time. We also have a learning room, exercise room, and a "man cave." I try not to go in there. Since it's an older house, we also scored big trees and 2 huge backyards.

2. Speaking of the rental we were living in, our former landlord continues to be *ahem* not so nice about the whole thing. He kept a hunk of our deposit for ridiculous things. For example, he claims we stole the storm door. I drove past the house and there it is (so I took a picture). Incredible. We are trying to work it out, but he's not really very rational.

3. Have you ever seen this website: Screen-it? If you have a family that enjoys the movies, I can't recommend this resource enough. It is a movie review service for parents. You can get a paid subscription which allows you to see the review the day the movie is released, but I've never found it necessary. The reviews are available one week later for free. You can really make an informed decision with this information, which is detailed right down to how many of which 4-letter words and instances of poor attitudes, imitative behavior, sexual situations, drinking, and, of course, violence. What a wealth of information.

4. My husband is on a diet. No cookies in the house. Crazy pregnant lady. 'Nuff said.

5. We spent last evening setting up a new (bigger) aquarium for our GINORMOUS gold fish. I can't believe the expense we've gone to for a $1.25 fish from Wal-Mart. This thing will not stop growing! It's almost freakish, really.

6. I'm trying not to freak too much over the swine flu everyone is expecting to run rampant this fall. Mostly I'm concerned about having a newborn in the middle of it, but I'm stocking up a bit on the essentials, so I won't have to go out too much. I think, besides the hospital, the grocery store has to be the germiest palce I can think of.

7. One of my newest favorite blogs:The Toby Show. What a crack-up.

I don't even like ice cream sandwiches...

You Are an Ice Cream Sandwich

You are well grounded, reliable, and very balanced. You love to work hard, but you also know how to take it easy. People might be surprised to know you have a very goofy side to you. You like to let loose and have fun. You just don't let yourself go too crazy!

What Frozen Treat Are You?