Yep! I Got It All Under Control

Biggest lie I have ever told myself!

I Totally Made My Son's Day Today

and exposed myself to a little bit of culture at the same time. How did I do this? I took my son to a jazz festival. He enjoyed himself immensely! He was rocking out in the way only he can. Snapping his fingers, tapping his cane (umbrella), and beating his hands against the wall. It was too cute!

Unfortunately, even at a jazz festival where funky hats and bohemian style clothing is perfectly acceptable, he still stood out and got quite a few people gawking at him. He wore his fedora and scarf. He was also carrying an umbrella, but it was pouring and a tornado touched down in the next town over so it was warranted and he wasn't the only one carrying one. He also wasn't the only one that was totally getting into the music. 

My son is one of the people that I look up to, because he has no fear of standing out and being his own person. He's awesome!

Me thinks I will be hearing more bongo drumming coming from his room in the near future :)

This is who we saw today: http://renemarie.com/ She's awesome!

In Reference To My Post From Last Night

Live each day as if it is your last. And, don't forget to tell the people that you love and care about them just how much they mean to you every single day. You never know when it is going to be the last time.

Oh how I hate talking doom and gloom, but in reality, no one ever knows what is around the corner; what fate has in store for us. I don't think anyone has ever laid on their death bed and thought how they wished they would have worked more or neglected their family more (I'm sure they may have been a few people who had wished they could have provided for their family better, but not in a sense where that was ALL they did). Because we don't know, do not take anything or anyone for granted. It can be gone in an instant.

It's Almost Bedtime! Woot!

I'm a morning person, really I am. I do my best thinking in the morning, I have loads of energy in the morning, and I enjoy morning (close your eyes kids) nookie. But, bedtime is my favorite time of the day. Maybe because it is the end of the day, therefor closer to the start of a new day (aka the morning!), or maybe it is because I love sleep.

Actually, I think it is all of the above, plus I get the most wonderful snuggles from Sisco. I am a lucky momma!

It's taken me a long time, but I have learned not to wish the day away. Today is today, but tomorrow is no guarantee. I am appreciative of my time I have on this earth, however short or long it may be and I try to make the most out of every moment. It is sad for me to know that there will never be another Friday, August 24th, 2012. How did I spend it? How did you spend it?

Spend, according to my handy dandy dictionary app means to pay out, dispose of, expend, to use up, consume, or exhaust. Spend doesn't mean to loan or give back. Time is gone. Spent. Used up. Never to return. Use your time wisely, because you'll never get another today. 

Babysitting This Week

Normally, I do not like the term 'babysitting' because I do not sit on babies. Not to mention, during the toddler stage, one does not sit much! But, I can't say that I am doing childcare again, since I'm not. Although, this week has made me realize that I really miss it. I am good with kids. No, I take that back...I am AWESOME with kids! I think I will put an ad back up on care.com and advertise to watch a few older kids. No babies. My life is too hectic to watch wee ones. Plus, I can still write while the older kids are at school or busy with projects and such.

And, since no post is complete without pictures... the birds had to get in on the act as well.
 

Kiwi wanted to play Polly Pockets, too!

Baby tried to disguise herself as a Gusher! Didn't work!

New Idea For Sisco's Ponchos

Sisco is so smart that she can lift up her poncho to get to her feathers. I am going to sew snaps so that I can snap it underneath her wings. It'll be more like a one piece, but not as confining as a one piece. I tried a one piece on her and she furiously plucked out feathers as soon as it came off. I don't want that to happen again.

She's also learned a new trick...When she wants me but I'm not paying attention to her screams, she will climb down her cage and walk across the floor to where ever I am. I guess she forgot that she's a bird and can fly.