The GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY!

What?  It's Tuesday?  Noooooooooooooo!!!!!
I need more time!
I'll stall!
Go on over to The Unmom and see Keely!

Come up with you own random and link up!
Everybody's doing it!


THE GOOD -
* Parker and Garrett are roaming around Orlando this week.

They aren't really roaming.
They're limited to the Disney properties.
Everyday is filled with lacrosse practice, lacrosse games and time at the parks.
However, yesterday's time was so limited, they only got in 2 rides on the Rock N' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios before they had to catch the shuttle back to their rooms.
The coach "locks"/tapes all the doors to the boys rooms each night around 11.
If he gets up in the morning and the tape is busted off your door - you're busted!
I love it!


* The boys are excited that it's going to be 72 degrees in Orlando today.
I'm excited because it's going to be 78 degrees right here in good ole Denver.
That's a far cry from last week's snow day!!!!


* My studly little brother had an extremely successful "Match Day" last week.

Match Day is when medical students find out IF/WHERE they "matched" to do their residency.
He matched at his first choice.
He is thrilled to spend the next three years in an ER residency in Chicago.

* Yesterday, in a list of things that I said I may or may not do this week, I wrote that I "may" eat nutriously.  I didn't have cookies for breakfast today.  I had pizza.  You decide.

THE BAD -

* I'm feeling a little down.

Trammell's missionary companion in Cambodia had gallbladder surgery IN CAMBODIA!

Was that crazy?

But he was still in pain and having medical problems.

He went to Thailand and had surgery IN BANGKOK!

He still had medical issues and was diagnosed with a tropical disease.

They did an MRI and saw a spot on his liver which they would not be able to diagnose without more surgery.

They decided it would be best if he went home to get the medical treatment.
He arrived home in the United States late last night.
I feel so badly for him.
He wanted to stay but he was just too sick.
I'm feeling really sad for him and for his family and for the missionaries in Cambodia.


THE UGLY -
* I'm off to see this -

which some people might think is ugly but I think is way cool!  I can't wait!

Have a great Tuesday!
Oh and.........if you know me and were proud of my skipping the cookies for breakfast, I'll admit, I had the pizza because we're probably stopping on the way to the museum for donuts.  I was just trying to strike a balance!

I'm a Survivor

Hallelujah!  I survived the week! Who would have thought that it would be such an accomplishment?
So, let me empty my mind before I continue on to the weekend.
You can unload too!
Check out Mrs. 4444 over at Half Past Kissin' Time and link up!  You know you want to!

* I've been substituting for early morning seminary this week.

It's bible study for high schoolers at 6 am.

So I have had to get up at 5 am and put on a dress and then go and entertain 20 sophomores for 50 minutes before normal people even get ot of bed.

It's wrong.

Yeah - I taught every day for 5 years.

I loved it, but I was pretty sure that I was going to die of exhaustion every single day.

Now, I'm positive that I'm going to die.

* Line of the week:

Someone and I went to the urologist to determine why someone is in so much pain.

We then met Brian and other brother for dinner.

It was at one of those places where you order and pay and go sit down and wait for them to call your number.

Our number was called.

The boys started "discussing" who should have to go pick up the order.

I immediately stepped in and said, "Get up 'someone'.  Go get the food.  'Brother' just came from lacrosse practice."

Someone reluctantly limped up to get the food.

When he came back, he set the trays down and said -

"I can't believe you sent the cripple with the Bojangles."

Where does he get this stuff?

* I'm an auto mechanic.

Evidentally, when I pulled out of the garage the other day, I left 1/2 quart of oil on the garage floor.

Hmmmm.....

So I've been paying attention when I pull out of a parking space.

I'm looking for a little puddle.

There's been nothing the last two days.

This morning, when I left the church, I noticed some liquid under the car.

Being an expert at this stuff, I got out and looked at it.

Then I dipped my finger in it and smelled it.

Then I rubbed my fingers together.

I thought about tasting it.

Yep - oil.

I went to the mechanic.

It's coolant.

Let me get technical -

The thng that holds the measurer for the transmission fluid was installed incorrectly and has rubbed a hole in the tube or pipe or whatever that helps the coolant travel around.  That's what's leaking.

Going to the dealership today.

* Parker had his first lacrosse game this week.
He scored 3 goals and had 3 assists.
Yea Parker!

* Someone knows and loves me.  I've only mentioned cupcakes in every post since I started blogging.  I've also mentioned how COLD I always am.

What could be better than this:

Are you jealous?  Mmmmm Hmmmm....re-usable Cupcake Hand Warmers.

We have two lacrosse games tomorrow.  I'm going to try these babies out!

It's the best of both worlds.........kind of.

Unfortunately, I can't eat them after the games.

Well - I'm done.

I'm going to go do something exciting - like load the dishwasher or start the laundry.

Have great weekend!

* Oh yeah, I almost forgot!  I hate "springing ahead."  I NEED that hour of sleep more than I need more daylight. 

The Fun NEVER Ends

Last night, the boys were home for 15 1/2 seconds between lacrosse practice and youth group.  While they were shoveling dinner into their mouths, I told them about all of the GREAT ideas my blogging friends had for Pengy (see yesterday's post if you don't know who/what Pengy is).

Me: "Someone suggested that maybe we could put Pengy out in the garden.  You know - like a garden gnome."
Garrett: What?  No way!  He never deserves to be in the dirt surrounded by flowers."
Parker: "Yeah, Garrett, whoever suggested that probably just said that so that they can come by and steal it!  Don't fall for it."
Garrett: "Seriously!  That thing belongs in the Louvre."

To his credit, he DID pronounce Louvre correctly.

After dinner, they had still had 5 seconds left before they had to leave for the next event.  Why would they spend any free time getting homework done when they can do this -

What?  You don't know what they are doing?  Here's snippets of their conversation:

"Dude, watch me catch this Mike and Ike. I'm pro."

"The rule is, you have to throw it up and have it hit the ceiling and then catch it in your mouth.

"Okay, back up.  Back up.  I'll throw it OVER the balcony and into the family room.  Go in there and catch it."

"Dude you stink!  Now, you throw it UP to me and I'll catch it."

"Now turn on the fan.  Throw it over the fan and I'll still catch it."

That is when I intervened and kicked them out of the house.

I am SOOOO proud.  My kids are so talented.

What is REALLY Going on in Their Little Minds?

Do you ever look at your teenager and wonder "What are you thinking?"
Yeah - every day!

Parker was at my desk working on his application for the high school leadership class the other night.
He had to answer 5 short questions and then write an essay.

The leadership class is basically our high school's student council.
The process to get in includes 5 teacher recommendations, the applications and essays, a school wide vote and then an interview process.

When I got home, he was in bed
but his short answer responses were sitting on my computer screen.
Here is what I saw-

5) Tell about something that you are passionate about and how you show your passion  and how can that help you in the leadership class.

One thing I am passionate about in life is my religion. My religion and beliefs are very important to me. I persue this passion by maintaining my standards even when it is not easy. I believe a good leader does not give in to what is “popular” or “what everyone else is doing,” even when it may be difficult or hurt their social status. I strive to stand up for what is right no matter the cause. Something I plan on doing to pursue this passion is serving a two year mission for my church. I am dedicated to what I believe in and am willing to work hard toward it. A good leader is devoted to what they do, and I am devoted to my passions, whether it is my beliefs and religion or being a leader for the school.

Thank you Parker!