Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
imagination...
Today Josiah, Adaya, and I took a ride on Josiah's imagination after lunch.
First, we went to the market. Adaya and I took a couple baskets from her room and went shopping at Josiah's market which is made of couch cushins. We found various scraps of paper to use as money. Josiah has a very interesting return policy, manditory. He usually gives you your money back too, but he's very interested in a quick return. So we played this game for a while. Adaya and I even inquired about the possibility of filling out an application so that Adaya could become a cashier.
After market was over, Josiah decided that we needed to trick or treat. This never actually happened.
Next, Josiah made up a "new word." Only it wasn't a new word. I asked him where he heard that word. "No where. I just made it up." I had to explain to him that it was not a new word and that he needed to not use that word, that it wasn't a nice word. "Really?"
Finally, we became mechanics. (I think this is when Adaya decided that it was her turn to be the market casher.) So the first car came in. Josiah told me he'd be working on it outside. Oh the sounds you hear when a five year old is fixing a car. He filled the tires, changed tires, did some pounding, and even gave it a wash before it headed out. The second car that came in had "a problem with its pipes." It had a burnt stick in its pipes. So Josiah pulled it out. "Oh! It's a marshmello stick. There's a big marshmello on it. (eating sounds) I ate the marshmello." After the tires were checked that car was ready to go. The last car of Rhino's (a stuffed animal) car. Rhino was complaining that his car was "pomphing" (Another Josiah made up word) him out. That it was pomphing him into attics and up onto the wings of planes. So Josiah decided that it was time to remove the car's canon. So Josiah removed the canon and "I threw the canon in our trash." Then he had to install a new floor board and check the tires. Then Rhino was off on his way (flying).
Thus concludes our daily venture into imagination land.
First, we went to the market. Adaya and I took a couple baskets from her room and went shopping at Josiah's market which is made of couch cushins. We found various scraps of paper to use as money. Josiah has a very interesting return policy, manditory. He usually gives you your money back too, but he's very interested in a quick return. So we played this game for a while. Adaya and I even inquired about the possibility of filling out an application so that Adaya could become a cashier.
After market was over, Josiah decided that we needed to trick or treat. This never actually happened.
Next, Josiah made up a "new word." Only it wasn't a new word. I asked him where he heard that word. "No where. I just made it up." I had to explain to him that it was not a new word and that he needed to not use that word, that it wasn't a nice word. "Really?"
Finally, we became mechanics. (I think this is when Adaya decided that it was her turn to be the market casher.) So the first car came in. Josiah told me he'd be working on it outside. Oh the sounds you hear when a five year old is fixing a car. He filled the tires, changed tires, did some pounding, and even gave it a wash before it headed out. The second car that came in had "a problem with its pipes." It had a burnt stick in its pipes. So Josiah pulled it out. "Oh! It's a marshmello stick. There's a big marshmello on it. (eating sounds) I ate the marshmello." After the tires were checked that car was ready to go. The last car of Rhino's (a stuffed animal) car. Rhino was complaining that his car was "pomphing" (Another Josiah made up word) him out. That it was pomphing him into attics and up onto the wings of planes. So Josiah decided that it was time to remove the car's canon. So Josiah removed the canon and "I threw the canon in our trash." Then he had to install a new floor board and check the tires. Then Rhino was off on his way (flying).
Thus concludes our daily venture into imagination land.
Monday, January 26, 2009
What did you get?
I few people have been asking so I guess I'll share a bit.
So starting with the pics I posted, top to bottom:
The kid jamz studio was already in the closet. It was only 50% off. I was trying to decide if I was going to buy it for the mall giving tree before Christmas and Adaya feel in love with it. It is pretty fun. I really wanted to get it for our tree tag but I couldn't see spending that much.
The dino imaginex set, wrong item. It was the jungle set that they had. I picked up two for less than 10 each. I set one aside for Josiah and took the other to NCO.
The geo barn was no where to be seen.
I picked up one the pictured little people sets. Decided to take it to NCO.
There was one k'nex set left. It's put away under the stairs for a future date which is currently unknown. It may make it's way to the birthday party shelf at some point. Since the kids don't really need any as gifts. I've got a whole collection of the things.
I picked up one tag reader, it was only 50% off. But It came with the storage case and an extra book. I also got 3 additional books at 75% off.
I scored one lego set.
The game is still 50% off, no thanks.
Cabbage patches were only 50% off as well, no go there.
Biscuit is also still 50% off. They still have a half dozen at BH. I'm hopeful that I may still be able to get one for Adaya and one for Hannah when they drop to 75%. We shall see.
Rose pedal is still just 50% off so I haven't gotten any of that.
I went last Thursday to see if they had more mark downs and picked up the dinaco mcqueen mega block set.
No sand yet, still 50%.
One hot wheel t-rex set put away for josiah's b-day.
I got some other fun stuff. A bunch of stuff for the birthday party shelf like rc cars, shake and fly planes, shake and go cars, a few games.
Also got a few games to have at home like uno flash and cosmic keep away.
I got a bunch of stuff that I took to NCO.
I got princess dolls for Hannah for her b-day.
I got christmas gifts for Dawson and Justin.
Yep. That's what I got.
So starting with the pics I posted, top to bottom:
The kid jamz studio was already in the closet. It was only 50% off. I was trying to decide if I was going to buy it for the mall giving tree before Christmas and Adaya feel in love with it. It is pretty fun. I really wanted to get it for our tree tag but I couldn't see spending that much.
The dino imaginex set, wrong item. It was the jungle set that they had. I picked up two for less than 10 each. I set one aside for Josiah and took the other to NCO.
The geo barn was no where to be seen.
I picked up one the pictured little people sets. Decided to take it to NCO.
There was one k'nex set left. It's put away under the stairs for a future date which is currently unknown. It may make it's way to the birthday party shelf at some point. Since the kids don't really need any as gifts. I've got a whole collection of the things.
I picked up one tag reader, it was only 50% off. But It came with the storage case and an extra book. I also got 3 additional books at 75% off.
I scored one lego set.
The game is still 50% off, no thanks.
Cabbage patches were only 50% off as well, no go there.
Biscuit is also still 50% off. They still have a half dozen at BH. I'm hopeful that I may still be able to get one for Adaya and one for Hannah when they drop to 75%. We shall see.
Rose pedal is still just 50% off so I haven't gotten any of that.
I went last Thursday to see if they had more mark downs and picked up the dinaco mcqueen mega block set.
No sand yet, still 50%.
One hot wheel t-rex set put away for josiah's b-day.
I got some other fun stuff. A bunch of stuff for the birthday party shelf like rc cars, shake and fly planes, shake and go cars, a few games.
Also got a few games to have at home like uno flash and cosmic keep away.
I got a bunch of stuff that I took to NCO.
I got princess dolls for Hannah for her b-day.
I got christmas gifts for Dawson and Justin.
Yep. That's what I got.
And the winner is...
The (Theodor Seuss) Geisel Award goes to...
Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems
Hey! I have that book! Ashby gave it to me for Christmas. Thanks, Ash!
Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems
Hey! I have that book! Ashby gave it to me for Christmas. Thanks, Ash!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Some things I've been contemplating
If you don't know why, then I guess you don't know what this Thursday is. It happens to be the day that I buy presents for Christmas and every occation before then. Stuff for my kids, stuff for their friends, stuff for our nephews and now nieces, stuff for NCO for kids we don't know. 
Yes, these are some of the actual items I might purchase, I'm contemplating. I will buy Biscuit if he is still available and another item is already in the closet.
Yes, these are some of the actual items I might purchase, I'm contemplating. I will buy Biscuit if he is still available and another item is already in the closet.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
cousins
This is Adaya with my cousin's daughter, Aubrey, on Thanksgiving day. Adaya is two months older, maybe a quarter inch taller, and about five pounds lighter. They both started walking at about the same time, about two months before these pics. Adaya talks less (she must have an older sibling), or maybe just less clearly. It was fun to watch them interact.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Josiah's having an echocardiogram
Josiah went in for his five year well check Monday afternoon. The Dr heard a heart murmur. So he's going in Thursday morning for an echocardiogram or ultra sound of his heart. It may be nothing, but we need to find out. Pray for the Drs who will be doing the procedure and trying to figure out what, if anything, is wrong. We'll let you know, when we know. Pray for Josiah too, he seems a bit nervious about it.
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