My Goal Status

I know I have mentioned I made a goal of doing 3 proper push ups by the end of this month. I'm please to report that I DID FIVE TODAY! Now I want to do 10 by the end of March. Not that unrealistic. I don't think. Staff likes to help staff so I kinda have a personal trainer pushing me to strengthen my arms. That is the best place to call work I tell ya!!!

Chef Kalee

I have finally put my "get over it Averi, your not perfect in the kitchen either" cap on and recently allowed Kalee to explore the territory. She has taken a liking to cooking and I figure if she keeps it up I eventually wont have to! She got a kids cookbook for her Birthday and has made all kinds of things from it. Her favorite was a Greek salad with feta cheese. She loves cutting Bob and Larry tomatoes and cucumbers and it's a good thing Max and I have big mouths...next lesson will involve the bite size definition. Today I kick myself for missing a call from a friend in Kuwait made my way to the commissary in order to avoid the line that will be wrapped all the way around the store tomorrow (non-military friends: one line for all the registers) as a result of payday. Kalee made her menu and grocery list and was responsible for picking up those items. Tonight she insisted on fixing me dinner. I ate Elmo pizza faces with macaroni and cheese and a side of black olives. I know your jealous. ;) She spread the sauce on the bagel, shredded white cheese for under the eyes and yellow cheese for the mouth, cut the cherry tomato in half for the nose and the olives for the eyes. I put it in the oven and nearly BURNT IT!!! Stop laughing behind the screen! At least call me and do it in my ear! It was just Elmo getting a head start on his summer tan.

These kitchen experiences can go one of two ways: She will kick me out of the kitchen before her 10th Birthday....or she will learn to burn from the best!

Stinky Butt

As I was drawing a bath I told Bear to get in the tub because his butt stunk. Like a magnet his hand went straight to the crack....and to his nose. After a big sniff he said "it smells like fruit". I bursted in laughter and said "gross, get in the tub". He did it again and said "it smells like fruit punch".

Nothing can be worse then the day he went to the bathroom saying "MOOOOOM, why does it do this? All the time! I don't like it! It sticks out! See!"
..."um, yeah Son, it's telling you to go potty, then go talk to Daddy"

For those of you planning to have children this is what you have to look foreword to. For those with little boys...you have it coming. And those with older boys....why didn't you warn me?!?!

Me? Wet Myself?

Interesting evening. I was privileged enough to experience a CT scan for the first time in my life tonight. Yeah, I know your asking why. I'm waiting for some kind of answer myself. Once I get it I'll share it. Until then I have to tell you about this weird feeling.

I walked in to the large poorly labeled medical facility and located Radiology. Upon my arrival I presented my dependent ID card and in no time they called me back to sit in a chair. I answered a questioneer mainly asking if I was pregnant or allergic to iodine, she tied up my bicep and told me to squeeze away. I asked for a small needle, as usual. She told me that with the IV she couldn't. The sweet lady named Dawn (my Mom's name) listen to me blab for a few seconds before I warned her I was not feeling well. The smell of hospital and alcohol mixed and turned my stomach. My vision got blurry dark and delayed. Hearing got soft foggy and muffled. I felt tingling throughout my body and warned her I was going to pass out. I remember sinking into my seat, leaning my head against the wall and hearing "keep your eyes open and breathe in through your nose". I cracked my eyes and one of the four people asked if I wanted to lay down. Somehow I made it to a bed with knees propped up and everything started coming back to me. I said "I guess it would have been helpful to warn you that I have passed out and had a seizure before when large needles were involved." She replied "Please no episodes today, I haven't done that to anyone in a very long time." At least I knew my body. I always say I can tell you I'm going to pass out right before I do. Once I got situated she warned me the contrast was going to give me a warm feeling like I was wetting my pants. She gave me contrast...I swear I wet my pants. After laying there in what I thought was pee for about 5 minutes, I was done.

I sat up, checked myself...and was DRY.

What a weird feeling!

Mom's Listening

Kalee and Bear are talking-

K: Hey little boy do you have a family?
B: No (in his high pitch baby voice)
K: Well, where were you born from? A peach?
B: Uh-huh. I a Peach Boy.

I love listening to their conversations. ;)

Mmmm...

Three years ago I was sick of Japan. Today I am Japan sick. I want to go to my favorite little red ramen house. After that it would be nice to walk to the Daiei mall to get a fruit wrapped crepe and Musket melon or Kyoto grape flavored ice cream.

...and it would be fantastic to take a train up to Nippori, Tokyo's fabric district. I could find cool material for 100Y a meter to put towards Kalee's new interest in sewing. She needs Guma closer by to show us things I don't know (which is everything but threading the thing).

Man, I miss that place.

My Valentines Day

Yesterday I woke up at 3:30 am feeling horrible! When I swallowed it felt like skin was being ripped off my throat. I made myself an appointment and drug the kids along (not supposed to but the boat was still out and we don't do child care). I went in got swabbed and since it was confirmed I was strep positive I got a prize before I left. Actually 4! I hate taking medicine but never have been so happy to swallow my own saliva. I'm feeling much better today.

I got to spend Valentines day with Max! The boat pulled in two hours before the day ended. I know it sounds pathetic but I'm rather excited since we have not spent that day together in about five years. I felt horrible and was contagious, but it felt wonderful to have him back... since he's my personal bed furnace.

Out of no where...

"Mom, can we send food to the poor people in far away places like Egypt, India and China?"

Sure we can. Would you like that to be one of your projects?

"Yes, can I make the pancakes and mail them?"

Pancakes aren't such a great idea. By the time the people get them they might be yucky and moldy. We can donate money to an organization that helps feed people the kind of foods they like to eat. Remember how Japanese food was different then food we get here?

"Yeah. Some of it smelled too. Hey I have an idea! We can mail them a call phone to call us when they need more to eat."

(holding my laughter) Well honey I think they would rather have food in their bellies and clothes on their backs then a cell phone. Remember they are poor. They probably don't even know what a call phone is. I think we can send them money for food and clothes. We can even send things like crayons and coloring books.

"How about a Bible?"

Absolutely! Great idea.

"Mom, I want to be a missionary! I want to get in a jet and fly to a different country to tell the people about Jesus."

(Gulp...smile)


This is not the first, second, or third time she has talked about being a missionary.

...I wonder what His plan is for her?!?!

Scatter Brain

I lifted like 6,800 lbs today. Sounds like a lot huh? Too bad it's not. C'mon, I can't even do a push up. Never have been able to. I lifted most of that in my legs and ab's.

Kalee read a book to children in the child watch today while I was lifting and really impressed the staff. I love the ladies that care for my babies the next room over.

My Parent Toddler Fun Time classes are doing fantastic and are always full. I hope the wonderful feedback I got from one of the directors today will lead into more activities for the youth in upcoming months. I love seeing people walk away with smiles because I know I have made a difference! The best part...every employee loves what they do and emphasize putting Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all! Seriously, can I call that work?

The local public library should put me on their payroll. In the year of living here we have made a large dent in the children's section.

Not sure if I have shared the story of how this situation was presented to me as it was quite an emotional testimony ...but I am officially at ease with hosting a ladies Bible study (but we need a catchy name like Bible Babes) and am thankful God clearly laid it on my heart to do so. I will admit that I'm enthralled in mentally planning for the first meeting. We are doing a "Soup and Slipper" fellowship day for the first meeting so we can discuss what we will be studying. The best part is it's His group and the Bible does the teaching. So why am I sharing this? I want to know if there is a study that you have done that you feel every woman should do. Believe me I know there are a lot out there but wanted to ask if there was something you absolutely have to recommend so I can bring it to the table when the time comes.

Work up's stink! Not my favorite part about being a Navy Wife. But every day spent away makes us stronger.

My challenge this month is to do 3 proper push-up's. You know, it's not nice to laugh. Don't think I can't see you laughing at me. :)~

I stink like sweaty gym! Off to shower.

Well...

I'm debating on how I want to paint the family room, dinette and kitchen. Those are the only walls I have not touched in this house. I think I'm getting antsy to paint...you know because it's not long before he's in the window for orders. I'm thinking about keeping it neutral with a splash of green somewhere....or should I go yellow in the kitchen area?

Maybe I'll post some pictures by Easter! :)~
Gosh, I love my readers. How do you put up with me?

Happy February!

Can't wait to see what kind of coupons are in today's paper.

My stomach is in a knot thinking about workups. Already.

I wonder if Max fed Bear before he left for church (he leaves earlier then me for setup).

Honey Comb is not as good as it used to be.

I just realized taking away Kalee's ipod shuffle will be a perfect punishment when the time comes. But then again it does have her scripture for Awanas on it. I swear her ears are going to grow around those ear buds.

Off to worship and hear todays message. ;)