I copied this from wikipedia:
Murphy's Law - things will go wrong in any given situation, if you give them a chance
How about, "things will break in any situation, if you give them a chance"
-- or better yet --
"multiple things will break in every situation, you don't even need to give them a chance"
Yes, this describes the last several days at the Haney household.
Monday, Early Afternoon (on our way to the Bob Bullock Museum no less) our car breaks down
Monday, Evening: The vacuum breaks (irreparably broken)
Tuesday, Afternoon: The washer breaks (mid rinse cycle)
Could this not have been spread out over a few months?
Actually, it's brought a new appreciation for the things we have/had.
For now... we will be creative.
The car? We have two legs and can walk almost anywhere, not to mention we have teens with bikes and backpacks for shopping. Not such a bad deal.
The vacuum, ok that sucks. HA! Sorry I couldn't help myself with the pun.
Ever tried to use a broom on a carpet? Me neither, this is a job for a teen.
The washer... time to find the washboard and the big metal tub. I hope the boys don't mind prune fingers. Their hands will be sooooo clean.
All kidding aside, it's not that awful. Also, aside from popular belief, I don't work my kids to death - you need only see their rooms to know it's true.
Reality check:
The car will be done on Friday and then I'll work on the rest. In the meantime, I don't have to go to the store, vacuum the house or do laundry. Why does that not sound as appealing as I thought it would?
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
What does a Youth Lock-in look like the next day?
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Alex is probably going to breath a sigh of releif because the battery died in my camera...
Though I may find one some extras yet and I'll be sure to update.
It's now 12:30 pm while they sleep and, I might add, the house has never been quieter...
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Peace in the Morning
Lately it seems that there is so much going on I just don't know which way to turn, but God has given me a new gift... mornings.
Yes, that's right, I actually said it. I now love mornings.
I used to loathe them. I'm still not naturally a morning person per se, but when God wakes me up (and I actually get up) it's so peaceful.
This morning has been especially soothing, because of a combination of things.
I was posting on a Christian prayer board that I've been going to for... ten years?
I don't know, a long time.
A friend had posted a beautiful worship cd for me to look into.
So I pulled that up... awwwwesome... like a slice of heaven when it comes to peace.
Next I pulled up the africam just to see what was going on at the watering hole.
As I listened to the worship, I was able to watch a family of monkeys playing together and I could also faintly hear the wind in the background... Alrighty, I'm going to use a word my mom used to use and my sister and I would laugh all the time when she said it, but it fits perfectly to what I'm seeing this morning... glorious.
Try it:
First pull up Music
Now pull up a new window for the africam (hopefully, there will be something there).
It's now full of life from the monkeys to hooved creatures (not sure what they are).
After trying to use my links, I realized you may need the actual address so that you can get both up at the same time.
Music - Kari Jobe - www.karijobe.com
Africam - www.africam.com
Enjoy...
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Yes, that's right, I actually said it. I now love mornings.
I used to loathe them. I'm still not naturally a morning person per se, but when God wakes me up (and I actually get up) it's so peaceful.
This morning has been especially soothing, because of a combination of things.
I was posting on a Christian prayer board that I've been going to for... ten years?
I don't know, a long time.
A friend had posted a beautiful worship cd for me to look into.
So I pulled that up... awwwwesome... like a slice of heaven when it comes to peace.
Next I pulled up the africam just to see what was going on at the watering hole.
As I listened to the worship, I was able to watch a family of monkeys playing together and I could also faintly hear the wind in the background... Alrighty, I'm going to use a word my mom used to use and my sister and I would laugh all the time when she said it, but it fits perfectly to what I'm seeing this morning... glorious.
Try it:
First pull up Music
Now pull up a new window for the africam (hopefully, there will be something there).
It's now full of life from the monkeys to hooved creatures (not sure what they are).
After trying to use my links, I realized you may need the actual address so that you can get both up at the same time.
Music - Kari Jobe - www.karijobe.com
Africam - www.africam.com
Enjoy...
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Sunday, February 17, 2008
Dancing Goldfish
That's right, dancing goldfish.
We had a beta fish once. He taught himself how to jump out of his tank. To bad he liked to practice when no one was around.
(Insert moment of silence here.)
As for the goldfish, you have to watch the whole video to see that it's more than just "round and round they go".
Ah c'mon, you know you're impressed too!
Not to mention the music is a real toe tapper.
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We had a beta fish once. He taught himself how to jump out of his tank. To bad he liked to practice when no one was around.
(Insert moment of silence here.)
As for the goldfish, you have to watch the whole video to see that it's more than just "round and round they go".
Ah c'mon, you know you're impressed too!
Not to mention the music is a real toe tapper.
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
A memwhat?
Well, needless to say, it's been awhile since I've posted.
No particular reason why. I guess I'm just a little overwhelmed with life and experiencing some burn out, but who isn't this time of year, right? (If you're not, please don't tell me and ruin my feelings of normalcy.)
Some of you may be familiar with a the current traveling game for bloggers called meme-ing.
From the little bit of research I did on this, it can be pronounced to rhyme with either "dream" or like the beginning of "mem"ory.
Anywho, a wonderful friend from my small group (Lisa - Put It On the List) apparently thought I needed a topic for posting since I haven't done so in... well... OK, it has been awhile. So she tagged me to do a meme.
Here's the deal, once you've been tagged there are a few things you need to do. The first is to list the rules of this blogging phenomenon (I'll put them at the bottom of the post). Other than that, I need to list six random non-important habits about myself (readers: today is your lucky day).
My Six Non-Important, Habits, and/or Quirks
I'll do them backwards like a Letterman Countdown, though they really are in no particular order, it just seems more fun that way.
6. I will only wear dry socks.
I can't stand to have wet socks on. Before you jump to the conclusion that I'm under the impression that normal people wear their socks in the shower, let me explain.
Let's say you have taken your shoes off at home and only have socks on. You walk into the kitchen and step in a drop of water by the sink.
I hate that feeling! I have to change my socks immediately, no matter how small that drop of water is. It's just... icky.
5. I like to pogo.
Since just the thought of slamming my feet up and down on a metal pole sends me screaming to the medicine cabinet for Tylenol, I'm clearly not talking about the stick.
Pogo is an online game community or whatever you would like to call it.
It's my biggest time waster.
4. I have a love/hate relationship with Post-it notes.
Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. ADD can cause you to forget things, so I keep everything where I can see it - ergo, post-it notes are littered all over my monitor, desk, notebooks, etc.
3. I read Rosie O'Donnell's blog.
Though Rosie and I believe and disagree on many different things - there is something that draws me to read her answers to her fans (and not so much fans) in her "Ask Ro" section. It amazes me the questions that people will ask someone just because they are famous. I have been a fan of hers for since The Rosie O'Donnell show.
2. I like reality shows.
Alright, chill out, not all of them.
We regularly watch The Amazing Race, The Biggest Loser, American Idol, and Ace of Cakes. Though I don't know if that last one really counts as a reality show, but it doesn't exactly have a storyline so I'll assume it is.
For the last one, I had a really hard time coming up with an answer, so I asked my son. Of course, I dove right into this conversation with the impression that he would not know any weird quirks that I have. HA! Never ask your teenage child if you have any oddities to your personality. I could probably write a small book with some of the answers I received.
But I settled on this one:
1. I like musicals and now regularly listen to their soundtracks.
I seem to go in cycles for the ones I listen to. The two in my CD player right now are from Hairspray and The Little Mermaid. (Stop laughing, you know you want to be under the sea too!)
So there you have it. There is the first part of the meme.
The second part is to tag six random people to do this and then leave a comment on their blogs.
Decisions, decisions...
One I'm going to pick, but cannot link to her blog (sorry). It's private and I don't think she'd appreciate me outing it to everyone here. I'll also choose Jennifer, because (like me) she's fallen behind a bit on her posting. How about Les & Desi I'd actually love to hear some of their new quirks now that they are parents almost three times over. OH, I know, let's do a kiddo - how about Abby!?!
Last, but not least, how about MTC who is an amazingly strong Christian that has helped a lot of people over time. Note to MTC: I realize your website is more for inspirational stuff and focused on God, so if you choose not to do this, I totally understand - no pressure.
As promised here are the rules:
(1) Link to the person that tagged you.
(2) Post the rules on your blog.
(3) Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
(4) Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
(5) Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.
Now I must go leave my comments.
No particular reason why. I guess I'm just a little overwhelmed with life and experiencing some burn out, but who isn't this time of year, right? (If you're not, please don't tell me and ruin my feelings of normalcy.)
Some of you may be familiar with a the current traveling game for bloggers called meme-ing.
From the little bit of research I did on this, it can be pronounced to rhyme with either "dream" or like the beginning of "mem"ory.
Anywho, a wonderful friend from my small group (Lisa - Put It On the List) apparently thought I needed a topic for posting since I haven't done so in... well... OK, it has been awhile. So she tagged me to do a meme.
Here's the deal, once you've been tagged there are a few things you need to do. The first is to list the rules of this blogging phenomenon (I'll put them at the bottom of the post). Other than that, I need to list six random non-important habits about myself (readers: today is your lucky day).
My Six Non-Important, Habits, and/or Quirks
I'll do them backwards like a Letterman Countdown, though they really are in no particular order, it just seems more fun that way.
6. I will only wear dry socks.
I can't stand to have wet socks on. Before you jump to the conclusion that I'm under the impression that normal people wear their socks in the shower, let me explain.
Let's say you have taken your shoes off at home and only have socks on. You walk into the kitchen and step in a drop of water by the sink.
I hate that feeling! I have to change my socks immediately, no matter how small that drop of water is. It's just... icky.
5. I like to pogo.
Since just the thought of slamming my feet up and down on a metal pole sends me screaming to the medicine cabinet for Tylenol, I'm clearly not talking about the stick.
Pogo is an online game community or whatever you would like to call it.
It's my biggest time waster.
4. I have a love/hate relationship with Post-it notes.
Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. ADD can cause you to forget things, so I keep everything where I can see it - ergo, post-it notes are littered all over my monitor, desk, notebooks, etc.
3. I read Rosie O'Donnell's blog.
Though Rosie and I believe and disagree on many different things - there is something that draws me to read her answers to her fans (and not so much fans) in her "Ask Ro" section. It amazes me the questions that people will ask someone just because they are famous. I have been a fan of hers for since The Rosie O'Donnell show.
2. I like reality shows.
Alright, chill out, not all of them.
We regularly watch The Amazing Race, The Biggest Loser, American Idol, and Ace of Cakes. Though I don't know if that last one really counts as a reality show, but it doesn't exactly have a storyline so I'll assume it is.
For the last one, I had a really hard time coming up with an answer, so I asked my son. Of course, I dove right into this conversation with the impression that he would not know any weird quirks that I have. HA! Never ask your teenage child if you have any oddities to your personality. I could probably write a small book with some of the answers I received.
But I settled on this one:
1. I like musicals and now regularly listen to their soundtracks.
I seem to go in cycles for the ones I listen to. The two in my CD player right now are from Hairspray and The Little Mermaid. (Stop laughing, you know you want to be under the sea too!)
So there you have it. There is the first part of the meme.
The second part is to tag six random people to do this and then leave a comment on their blogs.
Decisions, decisions...
One I'm going to pick, but cannot link to her blog (sorry). It's private and I don't think she'd appreciate me outing it to everyone here. I'll also choose Jennifer, because (like me) she's fallen behind a bit on her posting. How about Les & Desi I'd actually love to hear some of their new quirks now that they are parents almost three times over. OH, I know, let's do a kiddo - how about Abby!?!
Last, but not least, how about MTC who is an amazingly strong Christian that has helped a lot of people over time. Note to MTC: I realize your website is more for inspirational stuff and focused on God, so if you choose not to do this, I totally understand - no pressure.
As promised here are the rules:
(1) Link to the person that tagged you.
(2) Post the rules on your blog.
(3) Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
(4) Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
(5) Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.
Now I must go leave my comments.
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