I posted this entry on a message board that I frequent.   Thought I'd share, and see what variety of opinions I get.   I'll add a little here, since you all know me and my family.

Do you feel that the rise in "recreational violence" is tied to the shift away from our reliance on the natural predatory instinct for survival?

Perhaps it's because I now ( Read more... )

He asked for the hat all on his own.

He wears the pearl-snap western shirt every chance he gets.

He's lamenting  the fact that he only has tennis shoes.

He loves the 6 trees in our yard that he can climb.

He loves the big backyard and his unlimited hours of outdoor access.

He's going to love his genuine leather cowboy boots that he's getting for ( Read more... )

Yes, it's true.  It's really true.   The bugs, for one.  Eww... you should've seen the spider I saw in front of the garage yesterday.   They sell steaks here you wouldn't believe, and if I showed you the TWO GALLON plastic soda "cup" for sale at the mini-mart for the fountain drinks, you'd think it was a joke.  It's not.     When Jason got thirsty ( Read more... )

I was just thinking about the strange things I see Texans do ( Read more... )

It's my new fling...   

So, we've made it to Texas,  and I hope to add pictures when I can get them on the computer.   We went through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and finally Texas.  The length of time we spent driving in Texas took two days of driving... sans sightseeing.   There was pretty much nothing after we saw El Paso and the Rio ( Read more... )

 We will be moving in about one month to San Antonio, TX ( Read more... )

His feet have now hit American Soil... he's no longer "overseas."    Just a few days now before he can come home.  :)       

It's funny how differently you see things as your children get older.

A few short years ago, maybe even last year...

I never would have imagined that:

*I would be the mother who is proud to help her son create a *bright* fire-engine red mohawk... and encourage him to wear it out in public.   Actually, one of the people who commented said it was ( Read more... )

Matthew:  (urgently)  Mom, I just *have* to have you sign the book I made.  Everybody who turns them in tomorrow gets LIQUOR.

Me:  (stifling laughter)  You mean licorice?

Matthew:  Yeah, Licorice.