26 February 2009
Sipping on wine
well at least I hope to soon and listen to some Waits. It's a beautiful night for that.
Love is
receiving a birthday card from your mom and dad.
or a gift certificate from a friend. My friend Amie sent me a GC for a vegan store. I already know what I'm getting: Tings and chocolate.
Love is sharing your beloved robot costume with your brother.
We have had this robot box for over a year. It was just a silly art project we did and M loves it. Now that B is getting older he loves it as well. I may just have to make another robot for Bodhi.
Happy Love Thursday!
or a gift certificate from a friend. My friend Amie sent me a GC for a vegan store. I already know what I'm getting: Tings and chocolate.
Love is sharing your beloved robot costume with your brother.
We have had this robot box for over a year. It was just a silly art project we did and M loves it. Now that B is getting older he loves it as well. I may just have to make another robot for Bodhi.
Happy Love Thursday!
25 February 2009
Life changes
Well, if you don't know already, my husband was laid off on Monday. We are doing good though. Trying to see the positive sides. I am hoping that it will lead to a good opportunity for him. Fred has so much talent and potential. Perhaps he can pursue his dreams of writing a fantastic screen play. Or maybe he will take a chance and start his own business. Fred has lots of innovative ideas.
I on the other hand may have a job. As of now it isn't official. Or doesn't seem official. It is so surreal.
Let me start by saying how I found the place. While walking to the park with the kids one day, I saw two dogs wandering around outside. I assumed they belonged to this particular house. I knocked and rang the door bell. A woman came out and told me that the dogs were not hers. The house is actually a residential home for mentally disabled adults. I mentioned that I used to work for autistic children as an ABA therapist. She then said that if I ever needed a job then to stop by again. At the time I dismissed it, but still kept it at the back of my head.
I guess I didn't think that I was qualified enough. I was terrified of going back to the house and inquiring about employment. Will they laugh at me as soon as I leave. Will they turn the noses at me? I didn't go there again until yesterday.
I told myself, I'm just going to ask if they are hiring. What do you know? They were! I asked for an application and attempted to fill it out there. We were on the way to the park. Fred had Desmina and I had Bodhi. Bodhi of course was being himself. I decided to finish the application home and just hope that Bodhi wasn't too distracting for the workers.
As I was leaving I saw a monarch butterfly. I wondered if it was a sign. All of a sudden two dogs ran towards Roscoe. The same two dogs that was running around. Is it the universe telling me that it's going to be OKAY? Who knows. I am sure those dogs run around all the time. I do like to think that it was a form of communication to ease my mind.
I admit it. I was still intimidated when I got home. Am I qualified enough? I have not worked in five years. Will they gingerly take my resume and snicker as I walk away?
Today, I had to force myself to walk to that house. I kept telling myself that it doesn't hurt to try. I will not get anywhere if I don't ask. And who cares if they laugh at me. I don't have to go back ever and again. I have nothing to lose, only something to gain.
And I did gain something. A job! The same woman came out and interviewed me. She seemed really impressed with my resume. She didn't flinch that I have been out of the work force for five years. For now, I don't have a position because they don't have any available times yet. Well they do, but its for over the weekend. The kids and I are not ready for that. But she will try to move people around so that I can work. If not, then I will be the back up person until a position is open. My training starts Monday. I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I am still in shock. Honestly, I am just waiting until I get that position before I call it official. I do like the idea of having a potential job.
I on the other hand may have a job. As of now it isn't official. Or doesn't seem official. It is so surreal.
Let me start by saying how I found the place. While walking to the park with the kids one day, I saw two dogs wandering around outside. I assumed they belonged to this particular house. I knocked and rang the door bell. A woman came out and told me that the dogs were not hers. The house is actually a residential home for mentally disabled adults. I mentioned that I used to work for autistic children as an ABA therapist. She then said that if I ever needed a job then to stop by again. At the time I dismissed it, but still kept it at the back of my head.
I guess I didn't think that I was qualified enough. I was terrified of going back to the house and inquiring about employment. Will they laugh at me as soon as I leave. Will they turn the noses at me? I didn't go there again until yesterday.
I told myself, I'm just going to ask if they are hiring. What do you know? They were! I asked for an application and attempted to fill it out there. We were on the way to the park. Fred had Desmina and I had Bodhi. Bodhi of course was being himself. I decided to finish the application home and just hope that Bodhi wasn't too distracting for the workers.
As I was leaving I saw a monarch butterfly. I wondered if it was a sign. All of a sudden two dogs ran towards Roscoe. The same two dogs that was running around. Is it the universe telling me that it's going to be OKAY? Who knows. I am sure those dogs run around all the time. I do like to think that it was a form of communication to ease my mind.
I admit it. I was still intimidated when I got home. Am I qualified enough? I have not worked in five years. Will they gingerly take my resume and snicker as I walk away?
Today, I had to force myself to walk to that house. I kept telling myself that it doesn't hurt to try. I will not get anywhere if I don't ask. And who cares if they laugh at me. I don't have to go back ever and again. I have nothing to lose, only something to gain.
And I did gain something. A job! The same woman came out and interviewed me. She seemed really impressed with my resume. She didn't flinch that I have been out of the work force for five years. For now, I don't have a position because they don't have any available times yet. Well they do, but its for over the weekend. The kids and I are not ready for that. But she will try to move people around so that I can work. If not, then I will be the back up person until a position is open. My training starts Monday. I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I am still in shock. Honestly, I am just waiting until I get that position before I call it official. I do like the idea of having a potential job.
23 February 2009
That's my girl!
Desmina certainly knew why she was transferring the chalk from its container to her Dora bike. She kept saying she was going to make a see saw. I am wondering how the chalk in the bike will accomplish that goal. But she is determined to stash fifty chalk pieces.
After she is done she turns the container upside down and grabs a nearby rod. Her masterpiece is complete! Of course she makes Bodhi sit on the other end. What do you know the see saw idea works. I do have to hold him, otherwise she would send him to the moon. But what if that was her idea in the first place? I guess I foiled that plan.
After she is done she turns the container upside down and grabs a nearby rod. Her masterpiece is complete! Of course she makes Bodhi sit on the other end. What do you know the see saw idea works. I do have to hold him, otherwise she would send him to the moon. But what if that was her idea in the first place? I guess I foiled that plan.
20 February 2009
We clean up nice
Desmina was the flower girl for a good friend's wedding. She did a beautiful job. And took her job very seriously.
No, she actually did wonderful.
Bodhi was also very well behaved in church. He was actually quiet and didn't climb the pews.
All dressed up and ready to go:
Family picture. We need to get more pictures together as a family instead of only special occasions.
No, she actually did wonderful.
Bodhi was also very well behaved in church. He was actually quiet and didn't climb the pews.
All dressed up and ready to go:
Family picture. We need to get more pictures together as a family instead of only special occasions.
11 February 2009
09 February 2009
Sesame Street
I wish more shows would promote breastfeeding as normal! Although the newer version of this song has a baby drinking from a bottle. I have yet to find a current Sesame Street that casually shows breastfeeding. I think it's time they did again!
08 February 2009
Songs from the past
I used to listen to these songs every day.
It has such a beautiful message. I think I will share these songs with my children.
It has such a beautiful message. I think I will share these songs with my children.
03 February 2009
Desmina's interpretation
"This song is about him telling a woman to be careful on the stairs. Because she has to take it slow."
31 January 2009
Bring Sean Home
A father and son deserves to be together. Imagine being kept away from your own child for four years. Imagine someone trying to erase your name from your son's birth certificate.
Tonight Dateline aired a show that pulled at my heart. What seemed like a fairytale family was indeed just a fairytale. Sean Goldman has been kept away from his father for four years. In 2004, Sean's mother took him to Brazil without his father's permission. David has been fighting to see his son since.
Despite the fact, that Bruna, Sean's mother, had repeatedly told David that he was a good father, David still has not seen his son. Sadly, Brazil awarded custody to the mother after the abduction because by the time they got to the case, Sean has already been in Brazil for a year. Sadly, Bruna died last August during childbirth.
Assumingly, custody should go to David, the biological father. But complications arose when the step father claimed socio-affctive paternity. He claims that because he has been in Sean's life for the last four years, he should have the custody of the boy. Ignoring David's rights to his own son and even wanting to replace his name as the father. David never even had a chance to be in his son's life because he followed the laws and procedure. He did not want to do anything to jeopardize his son's life or his chances in seeing his son again. And this is how he is repaid?
I am enraged at the country's court system for allowing this.
Please go and sign the petition to bring Sean home to his father.
Tonight Dateline aired a show that pulled at my heart. What seemed like a fairytale family was indeed just a fairytale. Sean Goldman has been kept away from his father for four years. In 2004, Sean's mother took him to Brazil without his father's permission. David has been fighting to see his son since.
Despite the fact, that Bruna, Sean's mother, had repeatedly told David that he was a good father, David still has not seen his son. Sadly, Brazil awarded custody to the mother after the abduction because by the time they got to the case, Sean has already been in Brazil for a year. Sadly, Bruna died last August during childbirth.
Assumingly, custody should go to David, the biological father. But complications arose when the step father claimed socio-affctive paternity. He claims that because he has been in Sean's life for the last four years, he should have the custody of the boy. Ignoring David's rights to his own son and even wanting to replace his name as the father. David never even had a chance to be in his son's life because he followed the laws and procedure. He did not want to do anything to jeopardize his son's life or his chances in seeing his son again. And this is how he is repaid?
I am enraged at the country's court system for allowing this.
Please go and sign the petition to bring Sean home to his father.
26 January 2009
Chuc mung nam moi
Happy new year! I wish you great happiness, health, wealth and a happy family.
We make banh chung for the New Year and give it out to friends and family. This was my first year of attempting them. They turned out very well. I just need practice wrapping them.
We make banh chung for the New Year and give it out to friends and family. This was my first year of attempting them. They turned out very well. I just need practice wrapping them.
25 January 2009
Vegan tagalongs
recipe by:ME!!!!!!
my first baking recipe! Woot!
1 cup margarine
1 TB molasses
2 TB maple syrup
1.5 c sugar
1.5 to 2 c flour
2 t vanilla
1 t salt
1 t baking powder
Cream margarine, and sugar until creamy. Add molasses, syrup and vanilla. Then add baking powder, salt and flour. Add flour slowly so you don't add too much. Consistency should be a bit wet and crumbley.
Make round disks. And place in oven on 350. Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool.
Now it's time for the peanut butter filling.
1 cup peanut butter
1.5 cup powdered sugar
.5 cup margarine
cream together and spoon on top of cookies
Now time for the topping!
one bag chocolate chips
.5 cups maragine
.5 cups soy creamer or milk substitute. I used hemp milk since it's creamy.
Melt maragarine and soy creamer in double boiler. Or just use a glass bowl over a pot over water like I did. When that is all melted and nice and simmering add the chocolate chips. Stir until creamy.
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Now coat the cookies with the chocolate. Where was Amie when I needed her? She came up with a mess free way to do so. Use cupcake liners. Put a bit of chocolate in. Dip the cookies in. Pour more chocolate on top.
Let cool until it hardens and you get this:
Would you like a cookie?
Desmina has been singing, "I stole the cookie from the cookie jar." No mystery there for us.
my first baking recipe! Woot!
1 cup margarine
1 TB molasses
2 TB maple syrup
1.5 c sugar
1.5 to 2 c flour
2 t vanilla
1 t salt
1 t baking powder
Cream margarine, and sugar until creamy. Add molasses, syrup and vanilla. Then add baking powder, salt and flour. Add flour slowly so you don't add too much. Consistency should be a bit wet and crumbley.
Make round disks. And place in oven on 350. Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool.
Now it's time for the peanut butter filling.
1 cup peanut butter
1.5 cup powdered sugar
.5 cup margarine
cream together and spoon on top of cookies
Now time for the topping!
one bag chocolate chips
.5 cups maragine
.5 cups soy creamer or milk substitute. I used hemp milk since it's creamy.
Melt maragarine and soy creamer in double boiler. Or just use a glass bowl over a pot over water like I did. When that is all melted and nice and simmering add the chocolate chips. Stir until creamy.
>Now coat the cookies with the chocolate. Where was Amie when I needed her? She came up with a mess free way to do so. Use cupcake liners. Put a bit of chocolate in. Dip the cookies in. Pour more chocolate on top.
Let cool until it hardens and you get this:
Would you like a cookie?
Desmina has been singing, "I stole the cookie from the cookie jar." No mystery there for us.
24 January 2009
18 January 2009
First cache of the year
We have been out of commission for seven long months after my sister's dog ate our GPS unit. For Christmas, Fred bought me a GPS unit! I finally got to pop it's cherry this weekend with an easy to find cache
Catching a ride. Poor Bodhi fell off a few times. I don't this so much as it was a bumpy ride as it was a human catalyst.
You want me to climb, where?
Just kidding...but I almost did. I took a good look around to find something to help me spring over the fence, when something caught my eye.
What's in the box?
Some treasures in there was a tiny dinosaur, a necklace, a one dollar coin, a bolt, a paddle ball, and some other various objects. The kids had fun sorting through what they wanted.
And we sent Senor Frog along his way. He took a long respite with the kids, but he is happy to be hop to his next destination. Follow his travels.
Catching a ride. Poor Bodhi fell off a few times. I don't this so much as it was a bumpy ride as it was a human catalyst.
You want me to climb, where?
Just kidding...but I almost did. I took a good look around to find something to help me spring over the fence, when something caught my eye.
What's in the box?
Some treasures in there was a tiny dinosaur, a necklace, a one dollar coin, a bolt, a paddle ball, and some other various objects. The kids had fun sorting through what they wanted.
And we sent Senor Frog along his way. He took a long respite with the kids, but he is happy to be hop to his next destination. Follow his travels.
13 January 2009
Happy Birthday Noella
Today Noella would have been 29. Noella had a beautiful spirit. She was a wonderful friend. And I miss her.
12 January 2009
10 January 2009
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