happy halloween...

... from Woodburn Drive to you. We hope that your day was filled with lots of tricks and treats.

... and for those of you who can't guess: we are not robbers or John Lennon. We are ZZ Top. Don't we look awesome?

worth the effort

Today has been so hectic – leaving me so scatterbrained – that I have simply been doing the mandatory things today. Simply doing the unavoidable things – like meals and diaper changes – and p.r.a.y.i.n.g all the while that Ammon keeps his meltdowns and fits to a minimum.

Tonight when he and I sat down to eat our dinner, I was so absentminded that I just started eating – ignoring our usual routine. I looked up, and saw Ammon sitting quietly – looking anxiously at me – with his arms folded. Waiting for the prayer to bless our food – the one that I had forgotten.

What a needed reminder that was for me today. First of all – to not forget to do those ‘little’ things just because I am busy. But also – to show that all of the invested time and aggravation will one day be rewarded. That the problems we are now having with Ammon will one day come to an end – and, most importantly, that he is learning. Yes, well worth the effort.

My, how I needed these reminders this week.

new poll

So --- I know that this is a little premature... but I can't stand it anymore. Please participate in my new poll on the right:

Should Stacy host a 'New Moon' DVD release party?

Remember that too-awesome-to-be-real Twilight party? This poll will close on November 1st at midnight.

what the fetch?

This has been a topic of much debate in the Thomas home for the last 4 years. I hope that you all enjoy this - because it doesn't happen often.

As you have all been told before, Brian is an avid fan of Ghost Hunters. His favorite ghost hunter being Grant Wilson, the co-founder of TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society).

Brian has always thought that Grant is LDS - a member of our faith. I have staunchly disagreed and fought him to the death on this issue.

Well... I just found out that he is. He is, in fact, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and actually served a two-year mission in Italy.

I stand corrected. Now, as to whether or not he's active or not...

it’s that time of the year again…

Fall. It’s that time of the year again. My favorite season. Heavenly! That crisp nip is f.i.n.a.l.l.y in the air – that beautiful thing that comes but once a year. And you know what that means… Halloween. And then Thanksgiving. And then – then! – Christmas. And, of course, Ammon’s 2nd birthday is tossed in there somewhere (…we’re hoping that if we don’t think about that too much then it will not come…).

I know that we – the Thomases Three – are hopeful that the sweet and funky Halloween decorations of Woodburn Drive will be going up soon. Until then, we are at least enjoying our freshly-made Halloween advent calendar – and counting down the days until that most ghoulish of nights: All Hallows’ Eve.

Happy Fall to you and yours. Here’s to hoping that you can sit a bit outside, soaking up the lovely weather. Here’s to hoping that you can smell a bonfire – and maybe even roast a marshmallow. Here’s to hoping that you can find that perfect pumpkin. Here’s to hoping that you can crack out your sweaters. Here’s to hoping that you can devour some chili and candy and apple cider – or at least some pumpkin pie smothered in cool whip. Here’s to hoping that you can build up a store of this Fall-ish goodness – enough to last you the whole year through.

random acts of ammon | part two

So --- I saw this little something hanging out of Ammon’s Lightning McQueen car. This thought immediately interrupted the constant stream of conundrums that runs through my mind on a daily basis: “…and what does he have stashed in there now. Hopefully not another 3-day old sippy cup…”

However, what I found sent a smile to my lips rather than an obscenity. Apparently this little boy has learned the time-honored lesson to always, always take the important stuff on road trips. In this case, his well-loved mimi (i.e.: blanket).

It is never dull here on Woodburn Drive. A certain little boy sees to that. He certainly keeps up hopping and light on our feet. Never boring, but sometimes nerve-wracking. And yet – how could you not love this face?

random acts of ammon | part one

Ammon usually brings some little something to ‘hold’ while he is in his highchair. It could be anything: a book, a toy, some little doodad from around our home. He also always has his sippy cup with him, of course.

Last night, I found this little surprise in the seat of his highchair. Just sitting there waiting for their owner and his dinner. I’m gathering that sometimes Mom isn’t quite fast enough.

What is that saying? “If the theory of evolution were true, moms would have more arms.” I’ve deduced that – with the two arms and hands that I do have – I can only do 11 things at one time. Let’s not push it…

Sorry, little man. You sure are funny, though. You make my heart sing with giggles.