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Tim Hawkins
Thoughts at the moment…
- Kaedmon is taking his first nap on his tummy. He loves it! It’s only during the day so don’t call my pediatrician!
- I sorted the mound of clothes in my bedroom. Now I need to fold them. I need to fold the diapers too.
- I have found 3 of my diapers to be of poor quality. Either that, or I’m not washing them properly.
- I want a nap. I won’t say need.
- School went well today. My boys are great at mazes!
- Speaking of school, we were doing shape and color recognition and I think it was geared more for 3 year olds. They became so bored with it that they started doing it in Spanish. I’m serious.
- Noah informed me today that I would look fabulous in red eyeshadow. I told him I didn’t agree. He insisted. I started to brush the pretend eyeshadow over my eyes and was informed that it belonged on my lips. Lipstick. Eyeshadow. Same thing, right?
- Does anyone have any advice on how to get your kiddos to pick up their toys as they go? As opposed to cleaning up a million toys at the end of the day?
- Our Sunday school class was talking about Ephesians 5 this past Sunday and the role of the husband. David wasn’t there because we had switched off services (Simon was sick). As I listened to the discussion and the text, I was floored by the reality of what an amazing and sacrificial husband God has blessed me with. What a blessing=)
- Time to fold that laundry.
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Dear Walter,
I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn’t driven more than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband’s help. When I got home I couldn’t believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbor’s daughter. I am 41, my husband is 44, and the neighbor’s daughter is 22. We have been married for ten years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won’t go to counseling and I’m afraid I can’t get through to him anymore. Can you please help?
Sincerely,
Sheila
Dear Sheila: A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors.
I hope this helps,
Walter
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a little something to make you laugh…or not laugh…depending on how true you find it to be.
1. This week tell a 22-word kid story on your blog.
2. Comment.
3. My people will pick their favorite.
4. Winner gets these 2 books:
My best attempt (and true story):
“Navigating the streets in Albuquerque, my 4 year old exclaims: If I threw a cactus at someone, would that be bad manners?”
From Acts 29
Hilarious! At least to me…
like diana, why not?
My friend, Diana, said it best:
I usually don’t do these, but one of my friends tagged me on their blog, and it was kind of fun so I thought I would go for it!
It’s Saturday morning, David’s at work, I am so sore (yes, from sleeping-pathetic!) so I am justified in this…
Would you rather be called hot, cute, or beautiful?
Beautiful. I’m not sure anyone who reads my blog would answer hot?
Do you have a little sister?
Yes
Do you like to listen to the radio when you’re in the car?
Yes. I am so sick of my iPod.
Do you own anything from Tiffany & Co?
No
When’s the last time you ate at Taco Bell?
I am pretty sure it was during our packing process and we were too tired to cook…so we went to Walmart and had Taco Bell in Colorado.
Have you ever been to New York?
On my honeymoon;)
True or false: Miley Cyrus is the most annoying person ever?
Her voice just gets on my nerves. I am sure she’s a nice girl…
Do you like to wear flip-flops?
Less- the older I get. Stacy and Clinton don’t approve.
What is your favorite salad dressing?
Italian.
Have you ever been to Disney World?
Disneyland. I had my first churro. Rode the teacups and some wacky ladybugs with a 6 month old in my arms. Had a gallbladder attack later that night. Crazy day!!!
Is your computer a Dell?
Nope. Compaq.
Have you ever broken anything because you were mad?
Ummm…yes. I used to have a nice cell phone. Not so much anymore.
Do you like wearing headbands?
Yes, but I never buy them.
Do you have a Louis Vuitton purse?
No. I don’t like them. So not my style.
What’s your favorite smell?
Probably clean baby…or garlic. Big difference, I know! LOL.
What was the last thing you ate?
An oreo truffle.
Do you like the song Crush by David Archuleta?
Never heard of it…thankfully LOL.
Have you ever watched The OC?
Maybe once- I was bored and it was the only thing on. I hate drama. And it didn’t last.
Do you write in cursive or print?
Almost always print.
Do you like Converse?
On David. I would like a pink pair=)
Have you ever watched the show House Hunters?
Yes. David loves it.
When’s the last time you had an Oreo?
Today! Crushed into a million pieces. Mixed with cream cheese. And dipped in almond bark. Yum!
How old were you when you got your first cell phone?
When I got married at 21.
Do you have a friend named Ashley?
Yes.
Have you ever eaten at Chick-fil-a?
Umm….yes! Can you say best chicken in the world?!
When’s the last time you went to Wal-Mart?
Yesterday, unfortunately.
Do you prefer one-pieces, tankinis, or bikinis?
Tankini’s. I am too long-torsoed for a one piece. And too pear-shaped LOL.
Did you wake up before 8am this morning?
HA! Are you serious?
Do you wear eyeliner?
Yes
When’s the last time you ate spaghetti?
I had penne for dinner last night, if that counts?
What size bed do you have?
Queen
Is fall your favorite season?
No, I like something about all of them. I am always ready for one to end and the next to begin!
What did you do today?
So far- unloaded the dishwasher, straightened up the bathroom (I *heart* Clorox wipes!), got Simon changed and dressed, made truffles, sent David off to work, enjoyed a hot mug of cider, and now I am cutting out ornaments for our Jesse Tree.
Where will you be 12 hours from now?
In bed, I hope!
Have you ever been to a tanning bed?
Yes, a lot in college. Now that my Mom has advanced Melanoma that will probably take her life at some point, I cringe at any person who tells me they are going to the tanning bed. I just think it’s taking very poor care of your body. I am sad it took my Mom getting cancer to learn that.
What was the first thing you thought this morning?
I have to pee!!!
When was the last time you cried and the reasons?
Yesterday. I was making a smoothie and the seal wasn’t on the blender well. My juice leaked all over the counter tops, ran onto all my cookbooks, and got the bottoms of them stained and wet. I cried, yelled (at the juice LOL), and threw all the cookbooks into the floor. Yes, I am very pregnant, highly emotional, and now realize how silly I looked. David said nothing after I walked away saying “I’m sorry” over and over…and he cleaned up the mess. Good man. Good man.
another great church video
Found this one on YouTube. My favorite part was the score between the “pre-tribs” and the “post-tribs”.
free burrito on Halloween
I cannot possibly articulate how grieved I am that I will not be able to join in on the festivities, but I just found out here that my absolutely favorite Mexican restaurant on the planet, Chipotle, is giving free burritos to anyone who wears a costume with tin foil on Friday. BOO HOO. So please, if you live near a Chipotle, go have a burrito for me- barbacoa beef please. Stinkin’ rural living. LOL. I am only (partially) kidding.
random-osity
Randomosity- I made it up myself. I like it.
- Packing is going oh-so-well. We are so ahead of schedule. A friend from church took the boys this afternoon so I could pack some more. I fell asleep part way through. I confessed it to her. She said “Good. You probably needed it.” Phew…
- We had Subway for dinner tonight. Subway, hands-down, makes one of the best personal pizzas in the world. That was a cheat for me. Now my tummy aches.
- A couple at Subway asked me when I was due. I told them. They replied “Aww. Is this your first?” “Fourth boy,” I said. They had 3 boys with them. They looked at me as though I had crushed their every dream of having a girl the next time around.
- Speaking of baby, he has to be 7 pounds by now. Or at least he acts like it. Tonight, he kicked, and the couch shook. I am not kidding. I will be interested to know an estimate on his weight at my ultrasound next week.
- I *heart* Starbuck’s new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. It is definitely an “in moderation” treat (as it is very rich), but it is heavenly!
- I get my braces off Friday. Only having had worn them a year, the results aren’t perfect, but they probably never would have been. Truth is, as an adult, the bones are so “set” that they are difficult to move. I am so thankful, however, to have been able to wear them and, considering where we started, my teeth look like brand new teeth. Now I need me some ZOOM! whitening=)
- Speaking of braces, I lost my first (in a year!) bracket today. Now I am all paranoid that the tooth is going to move back to its starting point in the almost two days I have left until I get my retainers. I called my orthodontist in Colorado Springs today and they said it really wouldn’t be worth the trip to replace the bracket for 3 days. *SIGH*
- I got the boy’s Halloween costumes yesterday. Simon can wear Noah’s and Sammy’s from last year (a chicken and a zebra). Noah is Batman. Sammy is the UPS man. They are super excited. YAY for new dress-up stuff!
- Has anyone seen Poltergeist III? I watched it as a child and it seriously messed with my head. Carol Anne wears the same pair of red footed pajamas in the whole movie. I put Sammy into an identical pair in the middle of the night last night after he peed in his others and, I kid you not, I had nightmares about Carol Anne for the rest of the stinking night! I threw away the pajamas tonight. I’m not kidding.
- Lastly, we got our house rented! Hooray! That will sincerely help with the majority of the mortgage until the house sells. Please continue to be in prayer for a quick sale.
