18 down. 2 to go.

Something light...for the newbies....



Ben, driving a truck.....apparently...I am not sure why I cut off the truck..the open circle is the steering wheel...he has stubby arms reaching ot and little legs that point down towards a wheel. I love how he draws with a different persepctive than just a profile shot.




This is a repetitive occurence in our house....Ben reading book, playing on computer, drawing...Alya watching over his right shoulder.



I NEVER have any pictures of me...so here I am .... unshowered ... leg bent because I could not stand up straight....that was before I went way down and went to the doc and got medicine....which has worked wonders thus far!




Typical AM "sling out" in the Landingham household....the is post breakfast cartoon time, I am sure.

That's all for tonight. I am missing Top Chef. Priorities, people. Priorities.

There better be a burning body, but not an eternal fire.....or someone's going to be HOT!

With a disaster as horrific as Japan's, there is no way to escape discussions about earthquakes, tsunamis, and death......with 4 year olds.

Earthquakes were simple, because we've discussed the composition of the planet enough times that the kids understand plate shifts, etc.

Tsunamis were also simple enough because the kids have been to the ocean and saw some images in the news....so we didn't have a hard time tackling that.

Death, well, I'm letting them lead...and all I know to give them is honesty. And this is where the first fork in the road appears. Is it a fork if it splits off multiples directions?

I think the kids are more concerned with understanding why "kill" is bad and "death" is okay. And, I have to admit, I am shocked with how considerate they seem to be on the matters. I don't like them to say "kill", because I think it is just terrible. I never want them to feel the slightest bit comfortable with such a terrible concept.

Death, though....death is something real, and certain, and I don't ever want it to be a scary concept for my kids. Explaining death is tricky, though, because Adam believes that when you die, you die. Done. No afterlife, no heaven, no hell, just done. I believe in reincarnation. I always have....so articulating the idea to the kids has been easy enough. I have also explained the "popular" concept of heaven.

But what do YOU think? Can you email me your ideas?

I want to provide them as much information as I possibly can. Their hearts will guide them in the appropriate direction as they grow.

Smashing

I understand we got off to a great start with the new blog, and everyone got 8-9 emails inviting them to take a look. I apologize. I promise I was not that hopped up on Lortab.

I am sad to report, it seems my issue is not responding thus far to any of the meds. It is a bad sign. Adam took off work today to take care of me (and the kids)....I'm scared he may have to be off again for MRI/injections before all is said and done.

But life rolls on, and I'm rolling with it. Not the way I like to roll...I like exercise, and holding my children, and standing up.....but I'm just going to hope I am back to normal or near normal soon.

Ben's Spring school picture that we ordered:



Alya's:



I'll post the one of them togther soon.

Spring came and went as it always does here in the South....a bit more rain and cool weather and then all will be good....(apply to everything)





Ben and Alya ask to watch music videos on the computer every night after dinner. They love the White Stripes, Vampire Weekend, and anything about a baby.....in fact, Ben makes up stuff, like "baby sneeze fart".....and guess what, you tube has a video for that! It is so silly, but the kids think it is HILARIOUS!!!! They are also still very much into TMBG....and they love the Elements song....so much so that I am going to get them a periodic table for the playroom so they can learn their elements (that is all for you Francie :)). They ask a lot of questions; they want to know how all the pieces fit. I am glad to provide the info!



Sorry to make everyone move, but we'll have a fun ride!

Happy Tuesday!

BLOGTARD

I would not refer to myself as "tech saavy"....as having any natural "tech" ability....we're going to jump right in an start this REFRESHED blog right and, just call me a "techtard"....

Because I really am absolutely f'ing clueless when it comes to computers, programs, Ipods, etc.

(I'm questioning if I should be doing this after a muscle relaxer, 3 steroid pills, and a Lortab.)

All weekend long I tried time and again to post various and sundry tidbits. I'm not a big "divine intervention" girl, especially in matters of blog posts (or I should say I wasn't), but I guess I can't pull that infinite God from anything, so, reflecting, my blog "challengedness" was a hidden blessing.

I wrote some mean things.

I'm still not public, but I am strongly considering it.

I think I have things to say that people need to hear.

All I know is the posts would not post...so I took the easy way out and started a new blog. Do I feel guilty for not being especially thrifty and fabulous about it? No. Am I concerned I may not win the 'who is the most galactically fabulous' award? No. Why? Because I know who is numero uno. I AM winning. Yeah, that's right.

I'm just kidding....if you're gonna pop a Lortab, might as well have fun with it. I'm not ashamed....unless I stand up and try to walk in front of anyone....and then I feel super retarded because I look super retarded. I have not been able to walk erect (that's what she said) in 2 weeks. It has taken a toll on me....physically and mentally.

If this does not work, there is a good chance I'll have an MRI Friday with a twilight sleep/back injection chaser.

You can't make this shit up.

My deepest gratitude goes to those of you who have pepped me up the last few weeks, talked me through, provided coffee, dinner, company. A rought patch has hit our household (I'm not the only thing falling apart here) and so many of you have come to our rescue and aid despite your own craziness (not your mental insanity...rather your own household shake ups). Seriously, many of you have set aside far more worrying matters to extend your hearts, hands, and help to us; and I am deeply, deeply grateful.

I'll dress the new blog up soon with pictures and pretty things. Until then, peace, love, and hugs to everyone!!!! Good blessings to all!