I finished my mom's sweater! I'll probably post pics tomorrow, I want some modeled shots and Robert works late tonight. So now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that it fits!!
Zion has been pretty interested in different religions lately. At bedtime when we sing the Shema he asks what Christians sing, and Hindus, and Buddhists. Then he asks who we know who is Christian, Buddhist, etc. And what do Christians sing, again? He learned about atheism and agnosticism yesterday, too, when Valentina's dad explained that they weren't Christian, but somewhere between agnostic and atheist.
After Valentina and her parents left Liel scooped up Fluffy. "Fluffy is a Jewish bat", she announced.
"Yes, I suppose he is", I said.
Liel squeezed Fluffy. "I hugging that Jew bat!", she said. "I hugging that Jew bat!"
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
I'm getting closer to finishing my mom's sweater! I have somewhere between 1/2 and 2/3'ds of a sleeve to go, then the finishing work. And I might need to extend the body of the sweater a bit. I like it, but fear it might be shorter than Mom would like. Hmm. I'm determined to have it on its way to her by Friday.
In other news, I got some new littleflowers products today. I know I've said it before, but her toning serum is the best moisturizer I've ever used, ever. I adore it. And it really does tone, and makes a fabulous oil cleanser as well! If you like jasmine, you gotta check out her Jasmine and Grapefruit solid perfume, which is tart and creamy and floral. But even better: I am currently slathered in her Orange Blossom Decollete Balm, and oh my. This is one of the awesomest scents I've come across in a while, and those of you who read regularly know I am a little bit obsessed with scents. It smells just like standing in an orange orchard in full bloom. Dirt and leaves and bark and amazing delicate white blossoms. I could be at my parent's house smelling this, or at Thacher. *rushes off to put more on*
In other news, I got some new littleflowers products today. I know I've said it before, but her toning serum is the best moisturizer I've ever used, ever. I adore it. And it really does tone, and makes a fabulous oil cleanser as well! If you like jasmine, you gotta check out her Jasmine and Grapefruit solid perfume, which is tart and creamy and floral. But even better: I am currently slathered in her Orange Blossom Decollete Balm, and oh my. This is one of the awesomest scents I've come across in a while, and those of you who read regularly know I am a little bit obsessed with scents. It smells just like standing in an orange orchard in full bloom. Dirt and leaves and bark and amazing delicate white blossoms. I could be at my parent's house smelling this, or at Thacher. *rushes off to put more on*
Monday, February 4, 2008
Don't leave me hangin' on like a yo-yo
Today was school picture day at Zion's preschool. He was not pleased. Despite the fact that just last night he was telling us about how he never wants to move because he likes his school so much, this morning found him screaming and crying and shouting that he never wants to go to school again. My well honed mama instincts guessed that the looming photographs might be the trouble and Zion confirmed this. He wasn't interested in rational discourse, he wasn't interested in rewards for bravely facing his fears. For a while we had a compromise worked out (he would be in the class picture but not do individual ones) but as we prepared to leave that fell through, too.
Once at school he clung to my leg while insisting that I leave. Gail saw his wobbly mouth and took him to feed Obadiah (the class beta fish, named by Zion). He cheered right up, and I explained to Kathy that the pictures were troubling him. She confirmed that it was totally normal, and that he needn't participate if it was upsetting to him. In the end he was in the class picture but didn't do individual shots. When he talked to Robert on the phone at lunch time Zion happily informed him that he had been "just joking" about not wanting his picture taken. Hopefully that means he'll participate more next year!
Interestingly enough when we got to school this morning I suddenly remembered my own 3 year old school pictures. I don't know if there are any individual ones, but in the class picture I am crying. Apparently I had some similar issues (and to think- now I love to be in pictures! LOL). At his parent/teacher conferences last week Zion's teachers mentioned that he's very cautious, and likes to observe new situations and people from a safe distance before deciding if he wants to join in or not. When I passed that on to my own mother she laughed and said, "He gets that from you! That's just how you were".
See? He's not a total clone of Robert! He appears to have some of my charming behavioral patterns, too!
Once at school he clung to my leg while insisting that I leave. Gail saw his wobbly mouth and took him to feed Obadiah (the class beta fish, named by Zion). He cheered right up, and I explained to Kathy that the pictures were troubling him. She confirmed that it was totally normal, and that he needn't participate if it was upsetting to him. In the end he was in the class picture but didn't do individual shots. When he talked to Robert on the phone at lunch time Zion happily informed him that he had been "just joking" about not wanting his picture taken. Hopefully that means he'll participate more next year!
Interestingly enough when we got to school this morning I suddenly remembered my own 3 year old school pictures. I don't know if there are any individual ones, but in the class picture I am crying. Apparently I had some similar issues (and to think- now I love to be in pictures! LOL). At his parent/teacher conferences last week Zion's teachers mentioned that he's very cautious, and likes to observe new situations and people from a safe distance before deciding if he wants to join in or not. When I passed that on to my own mother she laughed and said, "He gets that from you! That's just how you were".
See? He's not a total clone of Robert! He appears to have some of my charming behavioral patterns, too!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Didn't know how lost I was, until I found you
I have some foodie post catching up to do.
Last night we had falafel for dinner. I think I make pretty good falafel, in part because I make my own pita bread. It's easy enough to do and really makes a delicious difference. Here's my high-tech pita cooking process: a really hot cast iron pan and my stove as a cooling rack.
And the delicious results!
But the falafel last night wasn't quite as good as usual. I couldn't put my finger on the reason why, especially since the pita was even better than usual. As I was drifting off to sleep last night, it hit me (yes, I do think about food- or knitting- as I'm falling asleep!): pickles! I didn't put any of my tasty little Syrian pickles on my falafel! Argh, such a missed opportunity. And I can't believe I forgot my pickles!
On an unrelated note, we got some good stories for the kids at the library the other day, and our daily story sessions have gone up even more! Zion is already quoting from several of the books. Here they are having a bedtime story with Robert on Liel's bed.
Hope the quote today is a bit easier, my lovelies!
Last night we had falafel for dinner. I think I make pretty good falafel, in part because I make my own pita bread. It's easy enough to do and really makes a delicious difference. Here's my high-tech pita cooking process: a really hot cast iron pan and my stove as a cooling rack.
And the delicious results!
But the falafel last night wasn't quite as good as usual. I couldn't put my finger on the reason why, especially since the pita was even better than usual. As I was drifting off to sleep last night, it hit me (yes, I do think about food- or knitting- as I'm falling asleep!): pickles! I didn't put any of my tasty little Syrian pickles on my falafel! Argh, such a missed opportunity. And I can't believe I forgot my pickles!
On an unrelated note, we got some good stories for the kids at the library the other day, and our daily story sessions have gone up even more! Zion is already quoting from several of the books. Here they are having a bedtime story with Robert on Liel's bed.
Hope the quote today is a bit easier, my lovelies!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
And she's just my type!
To the doubters- despite our, um, closeness, Robert doesn't have any inside information on the contest. And blogging is not a pre-req to playing! You just gotta be able to leave a comment.
Besides, R could have me knit for him any time, if he plays his cards right ;)
Besides, R could have me knit for him any time, if he plays his cards right ;)
I like nothin' better than a pretty girl smile...
...and I hadn't seen a smile that pretty in a while.
C'mon people! I only got one entry yesterday and it was from my husband! It seem there may be some confusion about the contest still- so I'll try again with the rules.
1. Contest runs all of February.
2. There is a new entry every day.
3. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the month wins.
4. The song quote is the TITLE OF THE DAILY POST. You tell me what the song is and if possible, who sings it.
5. You put this info in the comments.
6. You don't ask Google for the answer.
7. Try not to read the answers of people who posted before you, please.
8. Entries must be made daily- no going back and doing a week (or a month!) at the same time. For clarity, you can answer a post anytime until I put a new one up.
Is that better? Sorry for confusion the first time.
C'mon people! I only got one entry yesterday and it was from my husband! It seem there may be some confusion about the contest still- so I'll try again with the rules.
1. Contest runs all of February.
2. There is a new entry every day.
3. The person with the most correct answers at the end of the month wins.
4. The song quote is the TITLE OF THE DAILY POST. You tell me what the song is and if possible, who sings it.
5. You put this info in the comments.
6. You don't ask Google for the answer.
7. Try not to read the answers of people who posted before you, please.
8. Entries must be made daily- no going back and doing a week (or a month!) at the same time. For clarity, you can answer a post anytime until I put a new one up.
Is that better? Sorry for confusion the first time.
Friday, February 1, 2008
The word and the deed go hand in hand
It's the first of February, so the contest is on!
Here are the rules:
1. I will post an 80s song lyric once per day as the subject of a blog post.
2. If you know what song it came from, tell me in the comments! If you can name song and band, that'll give you the edge over someone who can only name the song.
3. NO GOOGLING. Srsly. I'm installing an honor code here, so please abide by it! If you don't know the answer you can guess, but do not ask google under any circumstances. You may have a lifeline of ONE real life person.
4. Don't read anyone else's guesses before you type yours. Hard, I know, but please don't.
5. I can change the contest rules at any time if I feel it's necessary for a good time :D If you like to plan ahead, possible changes include expanding the contest to include 80's movie quotes as well.
At the end of the month I'll tally up points and the winner will receive a prize. Prize will most likely be something knit and the winner will probably have a choice of several items (hat, lingerie and fingerless gloves come to mind, but we'll see). There will probably be a couple of runner up prizes as well.
Have fun!
Here are the rules:
1. I will post an 80s song lyric once per day as the subject of a blog post.
2. If you know what song it came from, tell me in the comments! If you can name song and band, that'll give you the edge over someone who can only name the song.
3. NO GOOGLING. Srsly. I'm installing an honor code here, so please abide by it! If you don't know the answer you can guess, but do not ask google under any circumstances. You may have a lifeline of ONE real life person.
4. Don't read anyone else's guesses before you type yours. Hard, I know, but please don't.
5. I can change the contest rules at any time if I feel it's necessary for a good time :D If you like to plan ahead, possible changes include expanding the contest to include 80's movie quotes as well.
At the end of the month I'll tally up points and the winner will receive a prize. Prize will most likely be something knit and the winner will probably have a choice of several items (hat, lingerie and fingerless gloves come to mind, but we'll see). There will probably be a couple of runner up prizes as well.
Have fun!
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