Parenting Vacation!

Seth is probably going to Justin's next week for a visit, and I, for one, am ready for a vacation from parenting! Although a kid in the house is cheering, for some reason he doesn't want to watch shows like Meet Me in St. Louis or Little Women with me. Neither does he want to blog together, decorate, or watch ANTM. He doesn't do craft projects. He doesn't swoon over Edward or even Bella! Not interested in garage sales, shabby chic furniture, or Craig's List. He doesn't even want to visit our library, which is only a few blocks away.

He does like to fish, but, alas, no fishing holes within walking distance, at least not pushing a wheelchair.

I've watched some Cold Steel videos with him, watched weapons demonstrations on youtube, seen his self-defense techniques, and tried out picking locks and holding fire balls in my hand. I've observed as he lifts weights and works out, and I've felt his giant biceps. I've seen him beat the bosses on numerous video games, and I even tried learning to use the X-Box (it made me seasick, but I did learn to play Halo for pc on the Legendary setting).

All fascinating!

However...I'm still really ready for my parenting vacation (please, oh please, oh please!). :)

Our Weekend

Hi! I've been enjoying your posts immensely, and want to thank all of you for when you do post! I'm up still, in the middle of the night, because my tank is out of oxygen (for some reason they didn't come or call, and I forgot to call them myself, to see where my refill was), so I really don't get any rest when I sleep. I'll try it in a little while, though. In the meantime, I thought I'd update you on what we've been doing. First, I got called as a Primary Assistant a couple of weeks ago, and it's so fun! I get to go to Primary and attend their mtgs., too. And they have me make little things for them and assist here and there. Right up my alley! The Primary presidency and the others are so fun to work with! It makes me feel like a part of the ward. :) Secondly, we went and saw Miyasaki's movie, "Ponyo," at the cheap movie theater. I loved it! If you're a Miyasaki fan, you will, too. Here's my little Sunday confession: I take Lifesavers or something to church with me and we sneak-eat them during church. It makes me feel secure to have my own little stash! And then I save any wrapped candy they give us in our classes (you can really get a good haul in Primary!), and eat it later, at home. Hehehe. Aren't I wicked? I just take fast-acting insulin for sweet things. You estimate the carbs and it's fine, even for diabetics. What a change from the old days! Then, today after church Mark was cooking and also working in the office/Phillip's bedroom, and I was out on the couch reading "The Hunger Games," and I finished it! I can't wait to read the next one! It was so nice to sit in the family room, with the sun warming the leather on the couch. I love that you can see the sun until it sets from there. Sigh...I am just a sun and fire lover! It was so peaceful and pleasant. Mark came in there with me after a while, and we just relaxed. Ahhh. And tonight Mark made me a cup of hot chocolate. That was so relaxing too. I love this time of year. It was beautiful outside today. As far as I'm concerned, it can just stay like this all year! So, that's all the news from here right now. I hope your day was as good as mine! I love you!

Polyvore

I'm so glad to see Megan posting again, and to hear that Melinda is recovering from the swine flu. I hope that everyone gets through this all right, and that little Alex gets better soon!

The title of my post is referring to a site that is about the best thing since un-sliced bread!

It was so hard to make myself get off of there!

It's so hard to explain, but you can use elements that they provide (from everywhere!)

to make collages

of fashion sets, home interiors (for inspiration boards), exteriors, artwork, photograhy

or anything you can possible imagine

Just go to 'Explore' to see the possibilities!

When I was gathering elements for my own collages

It felt like I was dreaming!

And, for those who want to publish their collages to that site

you can do so

which is great, 'cause then the rest of us get to look at them!

When you look at someone else's collage, you are shown what elements they used

and you can save any elements for your own use, as well

When you save an element, you're also shown related elements

plus you're shown how it's been used in other people's collages.

You can save the ones you like in collections

on the site

Is this making any sense?

You'll just have to go there to see what I'm talking about

But I'm warning you - It's very addictive!