Monday, August 22, 2005
grocery store w/4
Most kids are back in school around here, but not mine! I get them all to myself for another 2 whole weeks!!! That's right, 4 darling boys aged 7 months to almost 9 just hanging with mom all day. I love them so much it hurts but today it hurt more than usual. I opened the fridge and noticed we were down to about 5 ounces of milk in the 2 milk jugs. "Oh dear. I have to go to the grocery store." I remember why this is a task I usually reserve for 6:30 am or 10:00 pm. But off we went.... To my kids delight the Ralphs grocery store had one of those grocery carts with a little tikes type car attached to the end for a toddler to enjoy while mom shops. Parents love these things, it occupies a busy child, but it makes your shopping cart like eleven feet long. A joy to maneuver. So both Peyton and Elliot managed to wedge themselves into the car, Brooks is in the regular spot for a child and Christian, not wanting to be the only one walking on two feet is straddling the top of the car as we head for the milk. I left my ongoing list of "things we need from the grocery store" at home so I am wandering the aisles trying to jog my memory, hoping the things we really need will just jump off the shelves and into my cart. It's not happening. Instead we bought starburst smoothies, cotton candy flavored yogurt, peanut butter captain crunch and I think one of every single box of fruit snack products available. Packing school lunches is just 2 weeks away, so I rationalized most of these items as necessary. Who am I kidding, they will all be consumed before the first day of school. All in all the boys were helpful (at times) they did unload my cart and when we finally got home brought all the bags inside. I am just thankful today I wasn't in need of eggs. They would have never survived.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
recent flicks
Been to the movies lately? For a mother of four, I have been more than I am used to. Three this month so far....that's a record for a nursing mom. So here's the my latest movie reviews, let me know your thoughts.....
March of the Penguins-Is there a God or what? Good gracious! How can anyone sit through this more than amazing documentary and wonder otherwise. Simply unbelievable what these birds do to continue to exist on this planet. And what got me is there are no slackers. That's right, they get five years to be careless kids, play, hang out with their buddies, explore and "find themselves", then when they turn five, they suck it up, join the responsible older penguins and spend most of their days focused on what is required of them. Reproduction. None of this, "I am not really fulfilled at my job, or yikes I got someone pregnant, what do I do?? , or maybe I'll just take this season off and relax. No, these guys are driven, with a purpose, and a responsibility to those who came before them and those who will come after they are gone. Hummm, maybe we could learn a little from our South Pole friends.
Batman Begins-I thought good grief, another batman film? Kenny, haven't we seen like 4 or 5 different batman films in recent years? Why one more? But this really was cool. What a great story, all the details and history made you love the bat dude even more than before. He was so human, so much more than in the other batmans. A very likeable show overall. The only thing that eventually got on my nerves was that crazy crooked smile of Batman's childhood love, Rachel Dawes.
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory-I was a little nervous about taking the boys to this show. You just can't be sure about PG rated shows these days. But Christian read a condensed novel and I promised him we'd all go if he finished the book. Well he did, and we went. I totally loved it! Yes, Johnny Depp and all. Charlie was beautiful, the kind of boy we all want our sons to resemble. His heart and his actions were humble and pure. The other four kids, a perfect picture of self centeredness, greed, selfish ambition and pride at its ugliest. The little actors and actresses couldn't have been easier to despise. As for Wonka, he was hillarious, troubled, quirky, downright weird, but I liked him. His personality and wit just made me smile. The messages the movie taught were great, love old people, they are precious and wise. Obey and you will be blessed. Give generously and you will be happy. Forgiveness is freeing. Your parents love you more than you can imagine. Cotton Candy is actually pink sheep fur.......
Any movies you would recommend?
March of the Penguins-Is there a God or what? Good gracious! How can anyone sit through this more than amazing documentary and wonder otherwise. Simply unbelievable what these birds do to continue to exist on this planet. And what got me is there are no slackers. That's right, they get five years to be careless kids, play, hang out with their buddies, explore and "find themselves", then when they turn five, they suck it up, join the responsible older penguins and spend most of their days focused on what is required of them. Reproduction. None of this, "I am not really fulfilled at my job, or yikes I got someone pregnant, what do I do?? , or maybe I'll just take this season off and relax. No, these guys are driven, with a purpose, and a responsibility to those who came before them and those who will come after they are gone. Hummm, maybe we could learn a little from our South Pole friends.
Batman Begins-I thought good grief, another batman film? Kenny, haven't we seen like 4 or 5 different batman films in recent years? Why one more? But this really was cool. What a great story, all the details and history made you love the bat dude even more than before. He was so human, so much more than in the other batmans. A very likeable show overall. The only thing that eventually got on my nerves was that crazy crooked smile of Batman's childhood love, Rachel Dawes.
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory-I was a little nervous about taking the boys to this show. You just can't be sure about PG rated shows these days. But Christian read a condensed novel and I promised him we'd all go if he finished the book. Well he did, and we went. I totally loved it! Yes, Johnny Depp and all. Charlie was beautiful, the kind of boy we all want our sons to resemble. His heart and his actions were humble and pure. The other four kids, a perfect picture of self centeredness, greed, selfish ambition and pride at its ugliest. The little actors and actresses couldn't have been easier to despise. As for Wonka, he was hillarious, troubled, quirky, downright weird, but I liked him. His personality and wit just made me smile. The messages the movie taught were great, love old people, they are precious and wise. Obey and you will be blessed. Give generously and you will be happy. Forgiveness is freeing. Your parents love you more than you can imagine. Cotton Candy is actually pink sheep fur.......
Any movies you would recommend?
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