Sunday, May 24, 2009

PARENT -- JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop

JOB DESCRIPTION :Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :The rest of your life.Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5..Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers.Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next.Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product.Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :None.Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :None required unfortunately.On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :Get this! You pay them!Offering frequent raises and bonuses.A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent.When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more..

BENEFITS :While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis, letting them know they are appreciated for the fabulous job they do.OR forward with love to anyone thinking of applying for the job.

** AND A FOOTNOTE 'THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER!!!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Saint Patrick's Day







Here are a few pictures of the kids on St. Patrick's Day. They had to be in green for their party at pre-school. Avery is a total poser, as where Denver just wants the camera. And getting them to pose together...forget it! Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

THE DENTIST???





A few weeks ago we took Avery on her first trip to the dentist. This is her in the car before we went into the office. We told her the dentist just wanted to clean her teeth and make sure all of her teeth were there. I was glad that she seemed excited, but nervous about how she would actually be in "the chair."
Avery did so great!!!
She let them do the exam and was very cooperative during the cleaning. She was also very excited about being in "The Curious George" room. I am really proud of my sweet Avery!

Monday, February 23, 2009

9 months



I took Denver to his 9 month well check today. Here are the stats:

WEIGHT: 15LBS. 13 OZ. (LOWER 5TH PERCENTILE)

HEIGHT: 27 1/2 INCHES (25 PERCENTILE)

HEAD CIRC: 44 CM (10 PERCENTILE)

He did get a few shots today as well, but as you can see he is a TROOPER!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Brandi's birthday

Last weekend my sister Brandi and her kids came over to celebrate her birthday (Randy had to work). We had a fabulous fried chicken dinner and a yummy spice cake for dessert. It's so much fun getting all of the kids together to play. Avery loves to play with Synthia and Jaedon although they're quite a bit older and we can't wait for Denver and Adrian to start running around together. It's so cute to see them at their different stages. Adrian's not quite crawling and Denver's getting close to walking so they don't play too much together yet. Here's a few pictures from the night.









My Baby Boy...


We've just been hanging around the house today playing with the kids and guess what? Denver stood up by himself!!! I can't believe he will be walking soon. He is 9 months already, but he is so little. We go for our 9 month check-up Monday and I can't wait to see all of his stats. I love, love, love my Denver. Although, I didn't get an actual picture of him standing on his own here's one of him anyway.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Happy Valentines Day!

This past Friday night Phil and I got a room on the strip at the Rio. My mom kept the two kids overnight which was great. We checked into the room and then went to grab dinner. It was so nice eating hot food and to have adult conversation. After dinner we gambled a little bit and walked around the casino. We hopped in a cab and went to check out Harrah's, The Mirage and Treasure Island. There wasn't much going on (darn recession:)) so we ended up back at the Rio. We went dancing for awhile, which was really fun, and were back in the room by 4. We didn't do too much of anything, but we had a really great time together.

It's really crazy how life is like a whirlwind once you have kids. I love them to pieces, but it seems you quickly forget about YOU and your MARRIAGE. Anyway, that's what date nights are for. I do love Phil so much. I can't imagine my life without him.