Today was the kid's karate testing! This was Michaela's first test so she was a white belt who was promoted to a white belt with a black stripe. Alex has been in karate for over a year now, so this was his third test and he was promoted from a white belt with two black stripes to a yellow belt! WooHoo!!!! All the beginning white belts are gone for him!
Since they have their class in a closed off room so the parents aren't a distraction, we really can't see what they are doing, so they did a sort of "show" for us....and drum roll please...Here are all the obligatory bragging mom videos!
This is Alex (he's the kid in the middle with the glasses)...basic punches
This one is of Michaela doing blocks...she's in the second row in the middle of the two boys...right to the left of the kid up front who can't manage to keep his balance...
Here are some kicks...Alex first in the front row and michaela in the back...hard to see her...chubby no-balance kid kept getting in the way.
Some Awesome kicks from Michaela---dont piss this girl off!
Alex and one of the other kids fighting...Alex is the shorter one with the yellow tube
This is Michaela in the black helmet and blue sword
Alex breaking the board!
Michaela breaking her board!
Michaela getting her new belt
Alex getting his new belt
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Up at 3am!
What a way to start the darn week! Normally I'm up between 4:30-5 am on Mondays to get ready and get to class at 7 am and was expecting more of the same this morning. However, my children dont always let me stick to the plan. I woke up to hearing Michaela screaming for me at 3am, and rushed into the room to see Alex struggling to breathe and crying at the same time. My first normal reaction was "Croup" since he's had that since he was a baby, but when I really looked, this wasn't what seemed like normal croup to me...so I grabbed him and went to the living room to open a window (cold air always fixes him)...and he still wasn't going back to "normal"...
As soon as the cold air wasn't doing it for him, I knew we'd have to go to the hospital,he needed meds. Sure enough, the girls hauls cookies and grabs her shoes and jackets for them both and we are out the door. Sherman Oaks Hospital isn't my favorite hospital in the whole world, however, they have a good ER and it's almost always empty! So...arrive at 315ish...in and seeing the doctor by 330! Sure enough, it's croup- just a worse than he normally has and made worse by his panic and crying. The doc was awesome! Joking and playing with the kids trying to calm them down and then he tells me "He's going to need one s-h-o-t..just one though"...and out he goes with the nurses. I figured I'd better tell Alex before the nurses come in to do it and get him ready. He FLIPPED! My poor boy usually does well, but not this time. I had to hold him down and he was still thrashing...and in comes "Bruiser"...a huge male nurse to hold down my little five year old 42lb boy! The nurse tells me "It might be easier if we lay him down"...NO WAY lady! I tell Alex that he better hold still or I can't hold him while they do it, and he does...my poor baby curls right into me and just squeezes his eyes shut, and it's done. We come home at 4am and we are DEAD! The kids wanna lay on the couch and watch TV and I'm wondering what to do? Do I find someone to watch my baby so I can go to class? Do I stay home? Do I keep Mick home too cause she's dead on her feet...well, sleep. That was all I could think. Sleep and figure it out later. Mick woke up at 6:30 and said she wanted to go to school, so problem one solved. I of course was going to be late to class anyway and didn't know who could have watched Alex, so problem solved again. Home we are!
Ahhh...the joys of parenthood and waking up in a total panic because children are screaming like someone's trying to kill them....
As soon as the cold air wasn't doing it for him, I knew we'd have to go to the hospital,he needed meds. Sure enough, the girls hauls cookies and grabs her shoes and jackets for them both and we are out the door. Sherman Oaks Hospital isn't my favorite hospital in the whole world, however, they have a good ER and it's almost always empty! So...arrive at 315ish...in and seeing the doctor by 330! Sure enough, it's croup- just a worse than he normally has and made worse by his panic and crying. The doc was awesome! Joking and playing with the kids trying to calm them down and then he tells me "He's going to need one s-h-o-t..just one though"...and out he goes with the nurses. I figured I'd better tell Alex before the nurses come in to do it and get him ready. He FLIPPED! My poor boy usually does well, but not this time. I had to hold him down and he was still thrashing...and in comes "Bruiser"...a huge male nurse to hold down my little five year old 42lb boy! The nurse tells me "It might be easier if we lay him down"...NO WAY lady! I tell Alex that he better hold still or I can't hold him while they do it, and he does...my poor baby curls right into me and just squeezes his eyes shut, and it's done. We come home at 4am and we are DEAD! The kids wanna lay on the couch and watch TV and I'm wondering what to do? Do I find someone to watch my baby so I can go to class? Do I stay home? Do I keep Mick home too cause she's dead on her feet...well, sleep. That was all I could think. Sleep and figure it out later. Mick woke up at 6:30 and said she wanted to go to school, so problem one solved. I of course was going to be late to class anyway and didn't know who could have watched Alex, so problem solved again. Home we are!
Ahhh...the joys of parenthood and waking up in a total panic because children are screaming like someone's trying to kill them....
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Narrowing Down Even more
So...after a few days of research (that is driving a few people crazy) I have narrowed my topic way down and have even managed to find some overwhelmingly convincing evidence to back me up 100% . I have narrowed my paper down to the focus on the mental health of the LGBT community in regard to Christian led discrimination and hate against them.
It is amazing when doing the research to find that there are 1,138 benefits for hetero couples that homosexual couples are denied because they can't get married to their spouse. If I were to count them off the top of my head I would be able to count what I would consider the most important five- health benefits, legal divorce protection, death benefits, social security benefits and military benefits....however, it appears that I am 1,133 short!
In doing the research I find it amazing (though not shocking at all) that the majority of the funding toward the prevention of "gay marriage" is backed almost in it's entirety by large Christian based organizations....all because of some archaic book that in itself is FULL of fallacy....that states that because woman was made of man, so should man and woman reunite and complete the image of God...because man was made in the image of God to begin with, marriage completes and reunites the 'glory' of this being. I will ignore (for now) the blatant sexism in that little paraphrase of several focus on the family articles and move on, but not before stating this: If woman was made from man, why then is EVERY human a WOMAN in the womb until hormones and genetics dictate if that WOMAN should be turned into a MAN...seems as if Christianity is once again ignoring BIOLOGY (which by the way is proven fact, not mere faith). So---moving on to the thesis---the blatant discrimination in not recognizing the essence of a person's being has proven to cause and increase substance abuse, suicide, depression as well as malicious self harm. The organization that claims that they love everyone because god created everyone is the driving force behind an INCREASE in the mental decline of many because of their hate driven message to block them from equality.
We all know that I am by no means a christian cheerleader, you will not find me quoting Bible verses, post bits of hymns nor praising an imaginary being for my gains (last I knew, I created my gains as well as caused my own pitfalls)...however, my own personal beliefs cause me to show the inequality and masked hatred for what it is. Christianity is a means to control and over run those that don't follow the archaic and contradicting rules. Christianity is a vessel in which those who weld it's power can beat down those that vary from it's beliefs. Last time I checked, this nation was started as an escape from religious persecution...and I firmly believe that the Christians have chosen to conveniently ignore this piece of history- and as we all know, history does repeat itself...just watch as it's happening right before your eyes.
***Disclaimer*** I am not saying that ALL Christians are for holding down those that don't follow its rules, but those Christians that are NOT standing against the inequality and hate perpetrated by it's own religion are no better than those leading the battle---hypocrisy is RAMPANT in the Christian religion, there is not a single Christian that i know that is free from it. If you are offended by what I have said and you are a Christian who supports gay rights, stand up, let your voice be heard! Silence is just as bad as outspoken support of hate groups. Silence and allowing hate to exist...is in itself against the Christian religion, and there-in lies your hypocrisy.
It is amazing when doing the research to find that there are 1,138 benefits for hetero couples that homosexual couples are denied because they can't get married to their spouse. If I were to count them off the top of my head I would be able to count what I would consider the most important five- health benefits, legal divorce protection, death benefits, social security benefits and military benefits....however, it appears that I am 1,133 short!
In doing the research I find it amazing (though not shocking at all) that the majority of the funding toward the prevention of "gay marriage" is backed almost in it's entirety by large Christian based organizations....all because of some archaic book that in itself is FULL of fallacy....that states that because woman was made of man, so should man and woman reunite and complete the image of God...because man was made in the image of God to begin with, marriage completes and reunites the 'glory' of this being. I will ignore (for now) the blatant sexism in that little paraphrase of several focus on the family articles and move on, but not before stating this: If woman was made from man, why then is EVERY human a WOMAN in the womb until hormones and genetics dictate if that WOMAN should be turned into a MAN...seems as if Christianity is once again ignoring BIOLOGY (which by the way is proven fact, not mere faith). So---moving on to the thesis---the blatant discrimination in not recognizing the essence of a person's being has proven to cause and increase substance abuse, suicide, depression as well as malicious self harm. The organization that claims that they love everyone because god created everyone is the driving force behind an INCREASE in the mental decline of many because of their hate driven message to block them from equality.
We all know that I am by no means a christian cheerleader, you will not find me quoting Bible verses, post bits of hymns nor praising an imaginary being for my gains (last I knew, I created my gains as well as caused my own pitfalls)...however, my own personal beliefs cause me to show the inequality and masked hatred for what it is. Christianity is a means to control and over run those that don't follow the archaic and contradicting rules. Christianity is a vessel in which those who weld it's power can beat down those that vary from it's beliefs. Last time I checked, this nation was started as an escape from religious persecution...and I firmly believe that the Christians have chosen to conveniently ignore this piece of history- and as we all know, history does repeat itself...just watch as it's happening right before your eyes.
***Disclaimer*** I am not saying that ALL Christians are for holding down those that don't follow its rules, but those Christians that are NOT standing against the inequality and hate perpetrated by it's own religion are no better than those leading the battle---hypocrisy is RAMPANT in the Christian religion, there is not a single Christian that i know that is free from it. If you are offended by what I have said and you are a Christian who supports gay rights, stand up, let your voice be heard! Silence is just as bad as outspoken support of hate groups. Silence and allowing hate to exist...is in itself against the Christian religion, and there-in lies your hypocrisy.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Thesis statements...
Ok, so I'm a nerd, an overachiever, whatever you want to call it. I hve a research paper due in 7 weeks and I'm already starting...with an easy semester, why not? The thesis statemnt has been hard for me, but I think I've narrowed it down. It's no secrete that I'm displeased with the Christian attitude of hypocracy and lies, so naturally that would be my focus. I've narrowed it down to the Christian agenda to impede on human rights as well as constitutional rights of non-Christians. My main focus will be on abortion, gay rights and religious marriage rights (other than Christian, mainly polygamy). I have found a wealth of information. Because I am in the medical field, the majority of my support will be from psychology journals sitghting that prevention from Christian lawmakers spurs suicide and depression.
We'll see how it turns out here! I'll post drafts as I do them.
-thoughts of the busy momma
We'll see how it turns out here! I'll post drafts as I do them.
-thoughts of the busy momma
Sunday, April 11, 2010
What I call a near perfect Sunday!
So...today started out a lot less than perfect. The kids were rowdy and I had a ton of cleaning to do. Once that all got sorted out, we started moving about our day. A trip to the book store and dry cleaners and we are now relaxing at home for what I call a near perfect Sunday--the only thing missing is John. I am listening to music and downloading more, Michaela is painting and doing quite a wonderful job and Alex is playing webkins. It is nice. Beautiful music, good coffee and my children behaving. The only thing better would be if my husband was home. Well, I know that he is working his butt off for me and the kids...and with that thought I will sit here quietly and wait for his return.
Until then, we will listen to music, paint, play games and read. I am sure between now and then there will be some arguments and in the end we will all settle down to loving each other and relaxing together.
Until then, we will listen to music, paint, play games and read. I am sure between now and then there will be some arguments and in the end we will all settle down to loving each other and relaxing together.
Friday, April 2, 2010
So, three of six done
We now have three of six walls painted! How exciting is that? It took us a while to do it, but now it's done and we can probably finish by mid-week. I'd say we'd be done tomorrow, but I have to go get some cavities filled- lemme say, I can't go through that pain anymore! LOL! Now, without further ado, here is the paint job!
Here is the living room
Here is the bedroom!
I am so thrilled to finally have my RED bedroom!!! I love it! It's just one wall, but man, I love it!! The green in the living room is alot darker than what it looks like right now, but seeing it online with a flash picture does nothing for it. It looks fantastic being dark like it is!
Here is a picture of the other wall we have to do--we'll see what happens with that. We are debating keeping it green, or getting another good contrast for it, more than likely we will just keep with the pattern and go green.
The other walls will be done an ivory I think. Who knows. We aren't sure if we want to cover the white with ivory, so we'll see.
Here's that other wall:
Here is the living room
Here is the bedroom!
I am so thrilled to finally have my RED bedroom!!! I love it! It's just one wall, but man, I love it!! The green in the living room is alot darker than what it looks like right now, but seeing it online with a flash picture does nothing for it. It looks fantastic being dark like it is!
Here is a picture of the other wall we have to do--we'll see what happens with that. We are debating keeping it green, or getting another good contrast for it, more than likely we will just keep with the pattern and go green.
The other walls will be done an ivory I think. Who knows. We aren't sure if we want to cover the white with ivory, so we'll see.
Here's that other wall:
My Spring Break Project
So, I have a week off of school and have to find something to do while I'm doing nothing- and painting is what I chose! We are painting our bedroom and the living room. I was thinking about doing the kids room, but I have zero clue how to paint their room, so that will take some thinking. In the mean time--here's what we have so far!
Bedroom Before:
Bedroom In the Middle:
Living room Wall 1 before
Living rom Wall 1 halfway
Living room Wall 2 Before
Living room wall 2 half way
We are tired--this is DRAINING! LOL! But we have another gree wall to do and then we have to do the ivory color on the rest of the walls and doorways and stuff. I can't wait! It's going to look awesome! I will post again when the painting is fully done, I was just so excited I couldn't wait anymore! I had to post the pics!
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