8-11-12

Eric said, Abby told her day care teachers that Shelley use to be a Packers cheerleader.


So far today, 3 fawns, 1 doe, 1 red fox and the semi-wildcat Valentine T McGillicutty have been through the back yard. 

8-9-12

Tonight Zach was eating watermelon for dinner. He was concerned about the seeds. He said that if he ate one he would, "grow into a beautiful flower."

He has told a couple stories lately that start with, "When I was little …"  Today it was, "When I was little I used to climb that tree." He was talking about the Sweet Gum off the back patio. The picture below was from last summer.

Lately at night, he wants to read a story. Instead of turning on his bedroom light and prolonging bedtime, I have been making up little stories. It is fun when he wants to hear them again.  They are nothing special, but they usually include an animal and Zach.  Vince the blue jay and Leonard the turtle are the latest friends.

I am getting so strong.  I had to do a set of exercises for this challenge the gym is doing this month. I ran a 1/2 mile with NO problem on the tredmill. I was talking the whole time. A week or two ago I had to do some short sprints. That nearly killed me, really.  Now they are getting easier. Today it really felt like I was hauling the mail.  I will say one thing, 2 exercise classes in a row is different than one session with a trainer and one exercise class. I am SORE.  That trainer is one of the best investments I have ever made.

Finally a break in the heat today. I am going to go sit outside for a bit. The weatherman said that if we have another warm winter like last winter that the mega-hot summer temperatures would not quit because the earth will be reflecting so much heat. This is creepy. The trees are dying. Limbs are falling off.

P.S. I found this picture when I was looking for one of Zach in the Sweet Gum. He looks so comfortable.

8-6-12

Today on the way home, Zach said, "Sure is a lot of traffic."  Then when we got home, I started to sing an old Joan Jett song, but I caught myself after 2 syllables because it is kind of un-positive. I say, "I haa . . ." Then a little voice pipes up, "I hate myself for loving you." I guess he's heard that one before

Here is a link to one of Zach's favorite songs.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpl6ncyxLGw
I think he likes the words Superman and Kryptonite and the part about holding hands and also he likes to dance to it.  

7-30-12

Zach has a new tshirt. He sure is starting to look like a little boy. He says his shoes are "snazzy." He says that is what I called them. I din't remember. I spilled some if his yogurt this morning. He said "Oh shucks Mommie." He us also starring to make car noises when he plays with cars.

He has to go to Kidz Kabana because I am going to attempt 2 exercise classes in a row. My trainer says I can do it, but he is sort if crazy like that.

7-27-12

I bought a hot air popcorn popper for Zach. Walmart had them on sale with all the back to school college stuff. Zack loves watching the popcorn pop and fall out into the bowl. It is better than microwave popcorn because we can control the butter and salt. Fun times.

7-26-12

The library has a new computer just for kids. Zach learned the mouse fast. The air conditioner quit this afternoon. Zach and I went to the pool and Mike got it going. Just has to hold until the repair man can get here tomorrow.

7-21-12

Super Zach with cape in new jammies.