From The Queensland, Australia newspaper The Morning Bulletin
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
09 February 2011
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02 December 2010
06 August 2010
Morning Ritual
We've had a morning routine going for a couple of years now.
We get ready to go, brush up, hugs and kisses all around. The boys strap in to the car and roll the windows down. Daddy-O stands on the front stoop and waves good-bye.
From the back seat they call...
Olii: "Daddy, there's a skunk on your head!!"
Daddy-O feigns shock and horror, hands on head, shaking about...
Bii: "Dad! There's an alligator in your pants!!"
Daddy-O does a frightened, over the top dance trying to find said alligator...
Sometimes multiple rounds ensue until we drive off. Big grins all around.
A similar chorus began as we pulled out the driveway this morning, but ended with an extra bonus:
Bii: "That never gets old"
You're right Goose, it doesn't.
We get ready to go, brush up, hugs and kisses all around. The boys strap in to the car and roll the windows down. Daddy-O stands on the front stoop and waves good-bye.
From the back seat they call...
Olii: "Daddy, there's a skunk on your head!!"
Daddy-O feigns shock and horror, hands on head, shaking about...
Bii: "Dad! There's an alligator in your pants!!"
Daddy-O does a frightened, over the top dance trying to find said alligator...
Sometimes multiple rounds ensue until we drive off. Big grins all around.
A similar chorus began as we pulled out the driveway this morning, but ended with an extra bonus:
Bii: "That never gets old"
You're right Goose, it doesn't.
02 August 2010
His Idea of Heaven
At the grocery store together, Bii noticed I was buying two different kinds of potatoes. Curious, he asked why. I told him one was a white potato that I would use for a salad and the other was a baking potato.
"Oh Man!! A BACON potato!?!"
"Oh Man!! A BACON potato!?!"
21 June 2010
Another Day In Paradise
God, we're lucky to live in Maine. And even luckier to have a boat!
We didn't get stranded at the Fort this time. DaddyO dropped us at the beach and the boys and I explored while DaddyO tried, but didn't catch fish. He did pick some lovely fresh mussels which we brought home and steamed. Yum. It was a perfect summer day and it wasn't even officially summer yet.
Bii starts round one of summer camps today, the official start of summer. Happy Solstice!!
09 June 2010
Awesome Romance
This totally makes me smile...
And this song has been stuck in my head for weeks now... and it's SO awesome!!!!
And this song has been stuck in my head for weeks now... and it's SO awesome!!!!
20 July 2009
Recovery From a Full Weekend..
From his Daycare provider:
"Finn has decided on the face plant sleeping position. A bold move for this veteran napper. Lets watch..."
"Finn has decided on the face plant sleeping position. A bold move for this veteran napper. Lets watch..."
07 July 2009
Finally!
Despite the lousy cellphone camera picture, we had an absolutely lovely day out on the ocean. It's scheduled to start raining again any minute...
11 May 2009
Anticipation
We have a new nightly activity at Chez Goose: Bat Watching
Just as the sun starts to go down, the boys start getting ready for bed knowing that the bats will soon make an appearance in our back yard. They get in their jammies (OK, truth is they've probably got in them 5 seconds after they got home. These kids love to be cozy!), brush up and run out on the deck taking their place next to each other on the picnic table. It's so cute to see how excited they get waiting for them.
Here they come Mama!
Just as the sun starts to go down, the boys start getting ready for bed knowing that the bats will soon make an appearance in our back yard. They get in their jammies (OK, truth is they've probably got in them 5 seconds after they got home. These kids love to be cozy!), brush up and run out on the deck taking their place next to each other on the picnic table. It's so cute to see how excited they get waiting for them.
Here they come Mama!
05 May 2009
I Heart Faces!
What a fun idea! I've been looking at these for a while, but never had a shot I liked enough to enter. Now I do. Check out IHeartFaces.com and enter yourself!
Here's my entry:
29 April 2009
I Scream, You Scream
We All Scream For Ice Cream!!
Damn cell phone camera! It really is a cute picture even if you can't see it very well...
Damn cell phone camera! It really is a cute picture even if you can't see it very well...
23 March 2009
The Last Snowman in Maine
At least I effin hope so!
We've been in a bit of a dinner rut of late so we decided to shake things up a bit.
The boys helped me make these the other night:
Mini burgers topped with mashed potatoes with corn and strawberry embelishments.
They thought it was pretty cool.
20 March 2009
What Everyone Needs
A swing in their kitchen.
We put this up when our addition was just a shell. It never came down. Daddy-O has made several variations of swinging apparatus. The trapeze bar is the current favorite, but the plastic baby swing is the all time classic. They both still fit in it and they're less likely to fall on their heads, so it's tops on my list for good clean fun.
I highly recommend adding a swing in your house.
12 March 2009
The Times. They've Changed.
Typical toy in the '70's:
Fast forward to the '00's:
This arrived on our doorstep yesterday
Simple. Sturdy.
A blank canvas, ready to be customized with markers or paint.
And when they finally trash it, it's completely recyclable. My kind of toy. Thanks Mark.
Fast forward to the '00's:
This arrived on our doorstep yesterday
Simple. Sturdy.
A blank canvas, ready to be customized with markers or paint.
And when they finally trash it, it's completely recyclable. My kind of toy. Thanks Mark.
11 March 2009
What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?
Wow. Some of this is spot on. Other's not so much, but interesting just the same... How 'bout you?
You Are Dreamy and Distracted
You are very intuitive and wise.
You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination.
You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy.
You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.
You are friendly, charming, and warm.
You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat.
Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible.
But for the important things, you pull it together.
You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting.
You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.
What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?
You Are Dreamy and Distracted
You are very intuitive and wise.
You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination.
You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy.
You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.
You are friendly, charming, and warm.
You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat.
Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible.
But for the important things, you pull it together.
You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting.
You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.
What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?
10 March 2009
Wow. I received an award! Known as the Smoking Typewriter Award, my friend WhoSheShe bestowed this upon me! She’s the writer I wish I could be ~ she often says what I struggle every day to get out in a coherent form... Thanks woman! 
Here are the rules:
• Post the picture of the award (Got it!)
• Link back to the blogger who awarded me (Ay-uh)
• Google my name and share the results (With an unusual name, I expected this to produce something a bit more interesting, but no. So I changed this up just a bit and googled "Whenever Nell..." instead of just my name.)
• Share the love (Make your own spin on this if you like!)
1 - Whenever Nell went to visit her mother, she took the road that went into the village, and then turned and followed it south, towards the farmlands that filled the middle of Caragale and fed the capital. (I was never very good at following directions...)
2 - Whenever Nell stopped talking with an inside voice - which is more often than not - I felt like someone was just running their fingernails down a chalkboard. (Oh, that's nice.)
Here are the rules:
• Post the picture of the award (Got it!)
• Link back to the blogger who awarded me (Ay-uh)
• Google my name and share the results (With an unusual name, I expected this to produce something a bit more interesting, but no. So I changed this up just a bit and googled "Whenever Nell..." instead of just my name.)
• Share the love (Make your own spin on this if you like!)
1 - Whenever Nell went to visit her mother, she took the road that went into the village, and then turned and followed it south, towards the farmlands that filled the middle of Caragale and fed the capital. (I was never very good at following directions...)
2 - Whenever Nell stopped talking with an inside voice - which is more often than not - I felt like someone was just running their fingernails down a chalkboard. (Oh, that's nice.)
3 - How does Satam love so happily, whenever Nell judges the noisy onion very strangely? (Must ponder these noisy onions.)
4 - Whenever Nell's clothes got too small for her, Harv would pitch them into the deke bin and then have the M.C. make new ones. (Ha,ha, ha. Too small!)
5 - And whenever Nell stopped the duck, she planted herself on her belly, like you see Border Collie's do when herding sheep. (Yep. Control freak. That's me.)
So. There you go. I’m tagging some wonderful women and hope you’ll visit them too.
Cid
Natasha
Dysfunctional Housewife
Sunset Zaguán
Carsick in Kennebec
02 February 2009
Tag! I'm It!
Kelly tagged me for a fun picture posting...
1. Go to the 4th picture folder on your computer
2. Post the 4th picture in that folder
3. Explain the picture
4 .Tag 4 more bloggers
1. Go to the 4th picture folder on your computer
2. Post the 4th picture in that folder
3. Explain the picture
4 .Tag 4 more bloggers
This is Finn being baptised 4 years ago this week. He is being held by his Godfather, Uncle Gauv, and Godmother, Auntie Ky, is looking on.
Not the best picture but I loved it because the title is "Blessed" and today, I needed a reminder of how blessed we are.
And we are.
Now get to work ladies!
Sunset Zaguán
Dysfunctional Housewife
Fisherman's Daughter
Carsick In Kennebec
01 February 2009
05 December 2008
Traditions
My grandmother bought a house on Nantucket before it was cool and expensive. Summer was amazing out there - especially as children with nothing better to do - but the best time to go was Thanksgiving. The weather was usually still mild and the throngs of tourists had long since gone. It was something I looked forward to for most of the year. Sometimes I would fly out - it's a hop, skip and a jump from Boston - but other times I'd take the ferry and soak in the salt air.
When Gaga passed away, we had to sell the house. It was a very, very sad day. Thankfully, the neighbors bought the property and for a few years would rent it to my father for the Thanksgiving holiday. Even though the house was no longer "ours", it remained exactly the same - furnishings and all. It was good to have the family all together at Gaga's.
Of all the usual Thanksgiving traditions - Turkey and all the fixings, Graber Olives, Cribbage tournaments and endless walks on the beach - we usually had a full on lobster feed. When Gaga was still with us, we'd get 3 Lb'ers and split the pieces between us while my grandmother feasted on the bodies alone, quite contented. It was always a happy time.
It's been several years since we've been to Nantucket. It's been harder for us all to get together for the holidays. But my father has a new home this year and new traditions have begun. We were all together this year and it was something quite wonderful. I look forward to making new memories again - as long as some tradtitions never change.
When Gaga passed away, we had to sell the house. It was a very, very sad day. Thankfully, the neighbors bought the property and for a few years would rent it to my father for the Thanksgiving holiday. Even though the house was no longer "ours", it remained exactly the same - furnishings and all. It was good to have the family all together at Gaga's.
Of all the usual Thanksgiving traditions - Turkey and all the fixings, Graber Olives, Cribbage tournaments and endless walks on the beach - we usually had a full on lobster feed. When Gaga was still with us, we'd get 3 Lb'ers and split the pieces between us while my grandmother feasted on the bodies alone, quite contented. It was always a happy time.
It's been several years since we've been to Nantucket. It's been harder for us all to get together for the holidays. But my father has a new home this year and new traditions have begun. We were all together this year and it was something quite wonderful. I look forward to making new memories again - as long as some tradtitions never change.
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