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the snake whisperer Originally uploaded by threedayblog . So this is not the picture for all of you out there that are squeamish with the whole snake thing! I wanted to share, though, how proud I am of my son for doing this when he was afraid (notice the gloves). Earlier on, in his young life, he was quite timid to do so many things--- and now, more and more, he is just grabbing the bull by the horns (or the snake by the tail, rather) and just going for it. I am not saying that I would not have approved had he been a timid (read careful) guy, because if I said that, I would be saying that it was a bad thing. I don't believe it is necessarily bad, just restrictive. I am timid (not verbally) and I really have missed out on a lot of things. I hope to break that cycle with my child. More than that, I hope to convey unconditional love to them no matter the circumstance. -over and out-

LiteraryGirl offered up an interactive meme (redundant?) I couldn't resist this one, which is entitled "interview me". Any of you out there in blog land can participate...the rules follow at the end of this post. Here are the questions LiteraryGirl gave me: 1. What is your favorite Mexican food dish? Hands down---Tacos al Pastor made from a trompo (top). It is seasoned pork, layered on a vertical spit slowly grilled all day. It is quite the art form just watching them slice it off and flinging it into a waiting corn tortilla and then topping it off with pineapple (which I take off not being a fan of that particular fruit) and then garnished with Cilantro, onions and salsa---if you like. O.K. now I'm drooling!!! 2. Which season do you prefer and why? Hands down...spring!!! I am one of those people who tends to get a little down with the seemingly endlessness, impenetrable darkness of winter months. When I see the first little buds popping out---instant c...

Roses Originally uploaded by threedayblog . So I did some laundry and washed some dishes. I mopped the floor a little (very little) and washed the inside of my dining room window. I changed my sheets, vacuumed and tidied up a bit. That is just about all of what I did today. Oh wait, I also sat and watched I Love Lucy with Irene while she (Irene) said "Lucy cry, Lucy cry" over and over again. I thought that was an astute observation for a 2 year old. She basically explained the entire premise of the show. I listened to her beautiful, if somewhat tone-deaf, singing. I also received a drawing from Anthony, of a red and orange striped car. Quite the fetching color combination, I just have to say! I then watched him teach his sister how to draw with such patience and love. A proud moment for a parent, for sure. Edgard and I then had dinner with the children and we laughed and laughed. I am not sure that I really remember what we were laughing about, but I am alm...

These pictures are the before and after of our front yard. When we moved in (April 2005) and the next, Christmas 2006. We are going to spend this memorial day by cleaning up our front yard... we have already weeded and spread most of the bark but ran out right at the last. Now when I use the term "we" I hope that you all understand that this refers to my husband and my husband, only. I am a dismal failure at the whole helping thing. I usually just wander aimlessly around searching for the right tool for the job and truly hoping that said tool does not exist since then I can be exempt from work and appear as if I actually wanted to help...if only I had found that darn tool! The thing that we need to do to finish the front yard now, is to finish the bark and gravel the side driveway, which we have never done in the two years that we have lived here. We always mean to do it but unfortunately we are very motivated when it comes to putting things off. The next couple of ...

If you would like to get to know me a little more...please watch this video as I am sure this is a glimpse at my personality about 40 years into my future. Enjoy

This very apt explanation of the inner workings of driving in Mexico City (author unknown) is worth a read. The author has definitely clocked some driving time in D.F.! Preparation If you ever need to drive on the streets of Mexico City the following rules my help you get to your destination in one piece. On starting your car, implore your higher power for divine intervention in protection against the perils of the Mexico City streets. Be careful with the confident reverse driver. This type of driver is famous for backing his/her car with a complete disregard of whatever is on its path. If you encounter one of these drivers then you are just in time to practice the Mexico City driver greeting. The Mexico City Driver Greeting When greeting a Mexico City driver, slowly lower your window and be prepared to greet the driver with: "tu madre, pendejo." However if you have already been addressed by a fellow driver, reply with "la tuya, cabron." On Turn Signals If a driver ...

So my goal for this lovely Friday was to totally revamp my desk. I am a clutter bug and as we all know, one of the worst things that contributes to clutter is...PAPER. Another fair contributor to clutter is a house the size of your small pinky. Now, my house isn't that size....it is slightly smaller . My desk is actually in my closet. I think that the thing I like about this arrangement is...door shut, mess gone. The big thing I don't like about it? My husband has less room for his vast collection of shoes. (I bet you think I am kidding...did anyone say Imelda Marcos ?) So today my husband graciously accepted to watch the children for the evening and I then set to work. Here is the time line: 6:45 p. m. removed everything from the shelves above my desk and dusted. 7:20 p. m. decided to check my email... 7:35 p. m. shook myself from being lost online and made myself go back to work. 7:45 p. m. aimlessly looked through things from my desk previously buried and forgo...

Here is a blog post to really make you roll your eyes. I feel the need to do it though, because I just happen to know a friend who could use a cheesy laugh or two right now (m.b. this is for you).... so here goes: A couple of zoologists decided to give a lion a cell phone in order to keep track of his whereabouts. Unfortunately, whenever they tried to call, the lion was busy! be nice to your garbage man... he is down in the dumps a lot. What's the best way to prevent diseases caused by biting insects? (Don't bite any.) Harry: Is it true that the workers in the U.S. Mint have too much work to do? Larry: Yes, and they're threatening to go on strike unless they make less money. Did you hear about the two guys who stole everything out of a house except the soap and towels. They were dirty crooks! Things To Think About Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things. What if there were no hypothetical questions? If someo...

So we ended up getting a room on the 16th floor of a Hilton hotel. Yes we are flying quite high these days, what with the one income and all. All for less than the price of a motel 6. Thank you Priceline!! The view was simply amazing. I also had my wish of plenty of stairs to climb daily. We usually went to and from our hotel room an average of 4 times daily so I had all the exercise I could handle. Well, maybe a little more than I could handle since by the third day I could barely walk. I was o.k. if I was already going but just let me sit for a moment or sleep all night and it was enough to have me walking like night of the living dead for a minute or two until I limbered up. So one night, Friday as I recall, I was enjoying a little cable t.v. (it is my hotel treat since I don't subscribe at home) and marveling that for the first night since we came here, the kids had both fallen asleep without a fight. They sleep wonderfully at home, but take them out of their beds ...

So we are back from our trip. In the next few days I will recount some of the stories including, but not limited to; a hotel evacuation, a run in with a meter maid and lots of wrong turns.

...well, actually, leaving in a Volkswagen is more like it. And I know when Ill be back again. We are going on a mini vacation. Edgard is going to a concert on Wednesday to a city a couple of hours away and so the kids and I will go up with him and we will stay till Sunday!!! I am all a flutter. I guess that you can tell we don't get out much. I really think that 4 days vacation will be good. Especially for my waistline. I generally lose weight on vacation. I think that I will this time too. I intend to walk a lot!! We also are going to be in a hotel that is quite a few floors and so I can go up and down the stairs a few times everyday. We shall see. I think that the hard part will be total lack of computer. I can't do my daily constitutionals on the net like I love to do. I really hope that I come home to a lot of blog entries from my favorite blogs (hint, hint, hint). I may get time to do one more post before I leave but if not...adios hasta el domingo!!! p.s....

So I have a weight loss goal in mind. Slim down at least 10 pounds by June 16th.... This is the date that I am to attend a potluck dinner at the house that my husband jams at (he is an amazing drummer, by the way! If anyone wants to hire him as a session drummer, they will be far from disappointed, he really knows his stuff. Please excuse my shameless plug) and I have never met the people that he plays with let alone their families. I don't care, so much, what they think of me, but I would like to put the best foot forward, so to speak, for Edgard. So, any advice or encouragement would be greatly appreciated. More on that later.....

Channeling Robert Smith at my house.....

So I thought that I should update everyone where I am, on the weightloss spectrum, since that was the intended nature of this blog in the first place. Well after 4 days of stair stepping and weight training (my husband, not me) I have lost 3 pounds. It is hard work to resist exercise while your spouse is doing so well. (good job Edgard, I am proud of you) I have a goal to up my exercise resistance to 1 hour/5 times a week. I might even watch him exercise 6 days a week if I am up to it. I don't want to strain myself or poop out when I am just starting. So baby steps... On a more serious note, I lost 3 pounds by eating better (more veggies, less garbage). Now if I could just add exercise to that, I will be melting away.

I saw this on a blog I frequent on a regular basis and I decided to shamelessly steal it. Maybe this can give you a better idea of me. If you have any questions that this entry brings to mind...ask away. If you would like to answer these yourself and give me a better idea of yourself I will look forward to it. Are your parents married or divorced? Divorced 4 years...but you never know... Do you believe in heaven? yes Have you ever come close to dying? No, thankfully. What jewellery do you wear 24/7? Only my wedding ring...I don't like clutter. Do you eat the stems of broccoli? Well yeah!! its the best part! Do you wear makeup? well...I should all the time, but no. Would you ever have plastic surgery? maybe a little lift...do they do full body lifts??? What do you wear to bed? Nada Have you ever done anything illegal? Yes...my husband. (ha ha) Can you roll your tongue? Yeth Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend? Husband...my looking days are over! Do you believe in ab...

So flitting around, from blog to blog last night, I came upon a blog of an adult who had been raised in church. They never questioned what had been spoon fed to them until they got on their own. This is a huge fear of mine. I do not want my children to unquestionably believe what I tell them and then one day be confused as to why they believed it in the first place. I want them to have such a knowledge of my faith, that they make an informed decision for Christ. I think that quite a few people that grow up in a Christian home are taught what they believe but not ever shown how to really dig deeper into a true understanding of the tenets. My ultimate goal for my kids is to teach them doctrine, not "moralized" bible stories. I want them to be able to give an answer to everyone that asks (including themselves) a reason for the hope that lies within them 1st Peter 3:15 . The thing is, though, if I want those things for my children, I must be ready with my answers when they...