Question of the day

"How come in Vancouver (WA) you get to have Jello with dinner?"

George Martin on the drive back from spending the holidays in Vancouver, WA.

Good question! Does anyone know the answer?

Quote of the day

"When I'm a grown up and I have kids that don't eat I'm going to say 'Oh dang it'!"

George Martin today while riding his bike back from 15th

Snow and other things I think are funny

Above is a Hanukkah card George made for me. The text is 100% from George's mouth.
Clay wrote it out for him.

"Happy Hanukkah from Eric Estrada.
Two of these Eric Estrada's are named Eric Estrada.
Do you want to pop a wheelie?"

Inside it said-
"Happy Hanukkah Mommy!
I hope you feel good.
From me and Goldie."




George and Peter before their trip to space. What you can't see is the jet pack George made out of a cardboard box and tied to Peter's back.

Goldie riding George's bike through the house but stopping long enough to pick up a Hanukkah present.

I bought Clay a pair of $10 gloves from the GAP and look what he bought me. Because of the snow he couldn't get it out of his car so he showed me this picture instead.
Of course I had no idea what it was. New windshield wipers?
Nope, a very slick desk from Retro Fit home. Woo- hoo!

This isn't funny. George really had to pee and when we put him on the potty he had a little "accident" all over Clay who happenend to be in his way. Why is he smiling when he actually got pee in his mouth? Clay is such a good sport! See why I love him?

Welcome Holiday Card Readers!

Glad you could join us!

Here is our update-

• Clay is having his third child in April and hasn't gained an ounce of weight.


• We moved to a big old house that may or may not be haunted.


• Clay is starting to get grey chest hairs.


• Goldie dumps all her food out on the table on a regular basis, this morning it was Cheerios and milk.


• George wants a sword for Hanukkah and I'm having serious issues with it.


• We have a fish bowl with two fish that keep dying. One is named Nardy and the other is Facewipe.


• George thinks it is time that we "introduce Goldie to the world."


• Goldie wants to wear flip flops in the snow.


• Our Roomba is serving as the fifth member of the family until the actual 5th member arrives.


• Goldie wore two skirts to bed last night over her footie pj's.

I think that is about it for '08.

Send me your address if you want a card- I'm not through sending them out!!!

Eliza update

Eliza is our new neighbor. She is in kindergarten and a while back I posted about her asking me if Clay was my first husband. She is one of the spunkiest kids I've ever met and I've known a lot of kids. Remember, I use to teach and run summer camps. Yesterday morning while eating the world's best cinnamon rolls,
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/cinammon_rolls_/
she looks at my ever-growing belly that is 23 weeks full of baby (and cinnamon rolls)and says, "Gee Robin, I remember when you use to be skinny."
And, I've only known her since August. I like a kid who tells it like it is.

Smelly car, smelly car. What are you feeding me?

Here is how to stink up a car, by Goldie Martin age 21 months


1. After your mom buys you a warm milk at Starbucks take a few sips and toss it at your brother's toes being sure to soak the floor and seats.
2. Eat red Jello in your carseat. It doesn't really stink but gives everything a nice rosy hue. A big shout out to Nana for this good idea!
3. Have a cinnamon Molly Moon's ice cream cone, eat it slowly and cry when your dad tries to take it away 'cause it is time to go so he lets you have it in the car. Then, when you get to your final destination and Dada asks if you finished your cone nod yes and let your Mama find it melted next to your carseat in the morning.
4. Watch your mom walk through dog doo doo and get it all over her jeans, shoes and socks. Then, when she thinks you have a poopy diaper and blames you for stinkin' up the car, laugh really hard and mutter "idiot" under your breath.

I, Goldie Martin, accomplished all this in a 24 hour period. Am I good, or what?
Cheers.

George Speaks

George had two funny quotes today-

"Mommy, you are overwhelming me."

Said at the Macy's FAO gift shop where he was begging me to buy him a stuffed dog.
And yes, I did buy it. He only has 500 stuffed animals, what is one more?


"The world isn't fun anymore since they stopped making Polaroid Cameras."

He's been obsessed with Polaroid cameras and is sad that they are going to be discontinued. I'm sad as well. Moment of silence please.

Hint to Auntie Donna- I know a three year old who wants a Polaroid for Hanukkah.

Gross, part III

My kids are such nose pickers.
Today Goldie fell asleep in her car seat.
She had been out for about 45 minutes when I looked in the rear view mirror to see her picking her nose in her sleep.
It never stops.
Both kids pick day and night. Not sure about baby #3, stay tuned for that info.

Gross!

The nerve!

Remember in the 70's when it was okay to litter? (Clay doesn't remember, and that may be because his parents were better than mine.) I remember having a McDonalds milkshake and tossing the whole thing, shake and all, out the window of my mom's Toyota where I was sitting in the front seat without a seat belt.
It wasn't until "give a hoot, don't pollute" and Woodsy the Owl when I realized it was wrong. 1977 perhaps?

Fast forward 3o+ years to this morning, 8 a.m. I'm walking on 15th after Boot Camp class and see a lady roll down her car window and toss her trash out the window.
I was shocked. I couldn't bite my tongue. I looked at her through her open window, and said "Don't worry, I'll pick that up for you." Of course she ignored me.
The nerve!

Roomba!

Remember the Simpson's episode where Homer says to a spoiled ten-foot hoagie that has given him food poisoning: "Sandwich, I could never stay mad at you."? He pulls it out of the trash because Marge has urged him to get rid of it. He's been eating and dragging it around for weeks with a nibble here and there.
I am going to guess that no one remembers, which is fine 'cause it really doesn't have to do with anything and I just think it is funny.

Which leads me to the next funny subject: Roomba.
Clay bought our family a Roomba on Amazon because this house has a lot of floor space which is often covered in dust and grime.
Long story short is that our family is in love.
And, when I say our family I really mean George, Goldie and Clay. It has saved us from getting a housekeeper for a while longer and the kids play tag with it. Goldie tells the Roomba goodnight before going to bed and the other day I could have sworn I heard Clay whisper to the Roomba "you complete me." I feel as though we're now a family of 5. Clay wants to get a car seat for the Roomba so we never have to be without it.
And, when it fell down the stairs on Sunday he said "Oh Roomba!" In his best Homer Simpson hoagie lovin' voice.

Cyber Monday- or Tuesday

My friend Debbie is doing this VERY COOL fundraiser for Heifer Project.
This is a copy of the email she sent me this week.
I just purchased my raffle tickets and think it is a super thing to support.

"Some of you already know that I've been hard at work for the past
month organizing Passports With Purpose, a travel blogger's fundraiser
for Heifer International. The fundraiser launched today, and I'd like
to ask for your support. It's easy, and fun. This is a raffle, where
you buy tickets ($10 each) for a chance to win some truly fantastic
prizes.

You can find a complete list of prizes at
http://www.PassportsWithPurpose.com, but here are a few of my
favorites:

3 Nights at the Wyland Waikiki in Hawaii ($400+)
$150 Gift Card to B&H Photo (valid online and in store) ($150)
$100 Gift Card for any hotel in the Mr. and Mrs. Smith Hotel Collection ($100)
$200 shopping spree with ExOfficio & $100 lunch ($300)
Ergo Hands Free Baby Carrier and iPod Shuffle ($213)

Each $10 donation buys you one raffle ticket and you get to choose
which prize drawing you enter.

Best of all, the money goes to people who truly need it. Heifer
International's mission is to help lift the world's poorest people out
of poverty... not with one-time donations, but by giving them the
means to support themselves. Through Heifer, families are given
animals that can help stave off starvation and provide income. Even a
small amount of money helps. $20 (the cost of two raffle tickets)
purchases a flock of chicks who feed on scraps, but produce both food
and income for a family. Our goal is to raise $5000 for Heifer, and a
few hours in, we're already almost 10% of the way there. With your
help, I know we can do even more.

Please consider diverting some of your "Cyber Monday" shopping money
to support Passports With Purpose today.

Thanks so much!

Debbie Dubrow
http://www.deliciousbaby.com
Twitter: @deliciousbaby"

End of her post. More later about our newest family member. No, not the baby. That isn't until April. I'm talking about the Roomba!