Kris' Blogorama

a godly dog

Just got back from taking mutts for a walk...the single greatest reward I can give them (and I dont do it enough). And, as I was walking/watching/laughing at Duke (the big ol 115 lab of the duo) I thought about the greatness that is DUKE.

He's a godly mutt, truly and here are 5 compelling reasons I think so...

1) He wakes up with ONE goal in mind - to spend time with me. The goal never changes as the day goes on, its all he wants. And, if the day doesnt end up w/enough time w/me, then he moves on to the next day and starts the same way...same goal. No looking back. No regrets.

2) He doesnt love me based on circumstances/attitudes or any other ever-changing variable. He just loves me. No matter what kind of mess I've made of the day or how I've treated him, he looks at me the same way every  day.

3) He will wiggle/lick/dance and just be a joyful mutt...no matter who is looking or what they think/say.

4) He doesnt seem to measure the success of his days based on how many walks/treats/pets he gets...he just enjoys what he gets...every second of it...as though its his last one.

5) He doesnt wish for a bigger yard...a fancier collar...a comfy-er bed. He is satisfied.

I wanna be like my godly mutt.

ipod shuffle, yo

I'm sorry in advance for this...really I am...but kids are out early from school and I'm enjoying some FB timewasting and Amy D sent me this and it made me LAUGH OUT LOUD. Enjoy...or dont...either way, I will.

1. Put your iPod/iTunes on shuffle (you can select Party Shuffle in iTunes)
2. Use the song to answer the question
3. Hit “next”
4. Try not to cheat
5. Tag some of your friends so they'll do the same
AND TAG ME BACK SO I CAN READ YOUR ANSWERS. :)

1. How am I feeling today? Walkaways - counting crows

2. How far will I get in life? I left my heart in SF - tony bennet (??)

3. What is my best friend’s theme song? no such thing - john mayer

4. What was high school like? aint too proud to beg - the temptations

5. How will today be? gone are the days - nichole nordeman

6. What is in store for me this weekend? breaking free - troy and gabriella (oh my word)

7. What is the best thing about me? the last song - all-american rejects

8. What song describes my parents? life during wartime - talking heads

9. How is my life going? yer so bad - tom petty

10. What song will they play at my funeral? pretty girls dont cry - chris isaac

11. How does the world see me? not alone - patty griffin

12. What do my friends think of me? pride (in the name of love) - u2 (say WHAT? apparently I need new friends)

13. Do people secretly think I’m good looking? cant be sure - the sundays

14. How can I make myself happy? abstraction - sara groves

15. What should I do with my life? australia - the shins

16. What is some good advice? forever man - eric clapton

17. Will I get married? slow dancing - u2 and willie nelson (er...huh?)

18. Where will I go in life? its all understood - jack johnson

19. Will I have kids? two step - dave matthews band (thats kinda funny)

20. What is my current theme song? bubble toes - jack johnson (WHAT?)

"good luck" I say to my family

Only bc I cant keep up w/all the stuff I'm doing AND be a mommy/wife. Sheesh. Something's gotta give, right? So, its pbjs and watching Cody in the House til their brains fry bc I have TOO MANY logs/blogs to keep up with!

(kidding...dont be so literal)

I'm on a site to log all of my workouts and communicate w/my tri coach and NOW Todd/Robin/Steve have gotten me hooked on a new drug/vice, er, I mean - site called beginner triathlete. Yea I know, not a beginner now I suppose, but its a cool place to log all workouts and talk/blog to my other pals logging their stuff, too. I'm addicted...not sure I'll find the time to actually WORKOUT now that I'm so INTO all the logging/blogging.

Again, I kid, I kid.

Anyway, off to run/swim (and buy more bread and peanut butter) b4 kids are home - but HAD to put this link on here...it is SO funny. You must take 5 secs and check it out...the lil videos are HI-LARIOUS. If you are a mommy - you'll crack up.

Have a great monday

10 things

random day - random thoughts...I went for a great run yesterday and kept thinking of all the things I'm thankful for. Some BIG and SERIOUS, and some - just the little things that I overlook and take for granted. Here ya go...

1 - THIS - oooooh, I'm counting the days (and listening to the single) until Feb come!!!

2 - OK...so this website is about the coolest thing going. If you run, ride, or just walk, you MUST check it out. You can map your routes or you can search to find some good routes others have submitted.

3 - The blonde girl sitting by the name marker...so I'm running along yesterday - 4 miles in, the home stretch in site - and I come across this 'marker' that I run past all the time. Its a huge rock w/a plaque and names/dates installed on it. I remember it well...a few years ago some teenagers were going too fast and wrecked. Two died...a few survived - someone put up the plaque and everytime I run past I pray for those left behind. I always run past and remember that feeling...I've been the girl sitting by the marker in years throughout my life. So as I came upon her, I wanted to say something...but I was chicken, I kept running....but prayed all the way home. Thankful that right now I'm not her, but thankful that I can remember so well when I was...

4 - "So don't lose a minute in building on what you've been given, complementing your basic faith with good character, spiritual understanding, alert discipline, passionate patience, reverent wonder, warm friendliness, and generous love, each dimension fitting into and developing the other. With your feet, no day will pass without its reward as you mature in your experience of our Master Jesus. Without these qualities you can't see what's right before you, oblivious that your old sinful life has been wiped off the books." 2 Peter 1:5-11 (The Message)

5 - One of my new favs...the David Crowder Band (shout out - Dana!!). I'm going to see them in concert w/my sis in Jan!

6 - These!

7 - sunshine in December.

8 - rocking my sick lil 5 yr old girl like she was a baby on 12/26...one of the best moments of my entire year I didnt want it to end.

9 - our church.

10 - good hair nites, good friends, and awesome shiny red shoes (yes, I got to go out for my bday last nite!)

bronchitis-shmonchitis

OK. So I was talking to some friends today and laughing about how most of my blogs these days are quite introspective and usually quite serious. Hmmm. If you don’t know me, you may not realize what that is such an interesting point. If you do, then, well, you GET it. I'm not usually an overly serious person. I guess I just save it for blogging. Hmmm, again.

Anyway, I decided to come up w/reasons why I've not been able to conjure up some HIlarious sit-comish blog entry lately. This is what I've come up with...

1) I have sinus infection and bronchitis. Yea, I know. Gross. I'll spare you details, but I AM on the mend "go antibiotics, go!"

2) I've been seeing pink. Let me 'splain...no, no time, let me sum up - I painted cute kindergartner's room PINK. Screamin' pink. It’s PINK to the max. Anyway, I spent about a week moving furniture, taping trim, painting 2 coats, and listening to a podcast series on Ruth (www.marshillchurch.org) while I painted. It was actually pretty great time alone.

3) I'm attempting to convert to Mac-ism. Its a rough transformation...I'm very PC-ified. Trust me. If you are a keyboard command kinda gal, xfering to this new world of white, flat machines is NOT EASY. I'm working thru my issues...slowly.

4) I'm happier with a house full of Christmas decorations. OK, so that is a bit of a selfish reason, but its true. I can sit and just gaze (yes, I really mean gaze) at our tree all decorated forever. (now, if we could just get rid of the 80 weather that kinda ruins the mood, that'd be great) We spent last wkend decorating the house and lights outside. Too great. <

5) My kids and hubby get 1st dibs. Yes, I must tell you, my most brilliant quips and delightful discussions are savored (well...maybe not savored) by my people around here. You blog people MUST come down the list of priorities just a bit.

So, does that help? I'll keep on pluggin and try to sprinkle in something wonderful from time to time. But, for the most part, I'm afraid you'll be getting my most deepest and insightful ramblings...bc when I learn something great, I get an itch to tell.

By the way, if you are still reading, can someone drop me a gratuitous comment, please? I'm hungering for some strokes...I'm needy.

5 random things you need to know

1) when you get door hangers on your doorknob NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER touch/use the rubberbands. They door hanger people keep the rubber bands in THEIR MOUTHES as they walk from house to house. Another footnote, they are day laborers...that is, paid in cash and untraceable. Dont chit chat. (Can you tell hubby works in door hanger business?)

2) If you have a little girl (and, lots of $$$ to spend OR lots of self-control to wield), go HERE.

3) when walking on mtn biking trail w/2 dogs and 2 kids, make sure and use LOUD callouts for oncoming bike/hiker/runner traffic. "bike up" - oncoming biker, "bike back" - passing biker, when telling each other AND "2 up/back" "clear up/back" if you are separated from each other at all. Bikes will relax after they pass you and need to be told if there are more w/your group.

4) if you let your dog walk in/out a door before you, you are telling him that HE is the boss. YES, I'm reading a book by the dog whisperer right now...should make for good blogs later. Current "alpla dog/boss" status - Duke = boss. I'm out to CHANGE that. thankyouverymuch

5) our blow up snowman is dead...we need some other dorky/annoying outdoor Christmas decor to excite my children. Kids seems to be torn btw blow up nativity scene and blow up santa on motorcycle...if only baby Jesus could ride a motorcycle.

Go Cowboys...over n out

wordless wednesday...mi hermanos edition

               

 

ode to colleen

OK...so, I'm fufilling last pre-epidural request for my sweet friend Colleen. Her exact words this a.m. (in the hosp awaiting birth of 1st kiddo, mind you) "could you please change that AWFUL color of mauve on your blog?? Do you REALIZE that every single thing in a hospital room is MAUVE...or, country blue? CHANGE IT for me and the baby...and to good of all mankind" (OK, so I exagerated a BIT there at the end)

So, Colleen...this color change is for you. Ya know, after blogging for the last 6 years or whatever, you'd think I'd splurge and get someone to design me a cool site...well, naaaa.

And, so, as I type, my sweet friend is about to embark on the biggest change in her life (besides that whole "God thing" - I suppose that was pretty BIG too eh?? OH and the husband...ok, whatever - its still a BIG deal) and I'm beyond excited for her. Weird thing, I woke up several times last nite thinking of her and praying...texted her this a.m. and she is at the hospital getting ready to BIRTH THAT BABY! God, You are so funny sometimes...

At any rate, I'm writing to say - AINT LIFE GOOD at times? Babies. Miracles. Thank you Lord...so, for today, here is my shout out to Colleen...I love you, cant wait to meet that sweet Annabeth...

Colleeny weeny havin a baby waby

where to start...theres too much to write
memories, laughs, tears, and a few fights.

but beyond it all -thru all the stuff thrown our way,
He brought us back together...to this new day.

you make me smile...you make me proud
shoot - isnt that baby about to CROWN? (ha...that was funny and YOU know it!)

so today, as you go thru some pretty crazy stuff,
know that He's there with you...and He alone is enough.

go put down that Iphone and breathe in deep
and know that I am excitedly on my knees...

seriously? you're kiddin me right?

so...here i sit in a sea of BLACK little spots...er, not LITTLE, exactly, but definitely black. Six to be exact. I hear some gross coughing and my washer is off-balance. No biggy, right? Well, I thought you might all enjoy reading about my yesterday...

7a - wake up (pretend to still be asleep so dog wont start wagging tail and jumping on bed)

715a (sorry, ":" key barely works) - start praying about WHEN to break it to kids that they have to get shots today at ped - gut is in knots, I have wimpy kids when it comes to anticipated pain

8-10a - feed, bathe, dress all dirty animals er, kids

11a - leave for ped (still praying) and start conversation about..."remember what we learned at VBS...to be BRAVE when we're afraid? blah blah blah blah AND IF YOU'RE BRAVE YOU'LL GET A WEBKINZ!!" NOTE - that is called incentive, NOT bribery.

1145a - teary eyed kids pray w/me in car before we go in (that was pretty awesome, actually) and then drag selves into ped office for torture we call HEP-A shots/checkups

1230p - leave w/NO shots (seems entire country is OUT of HEP-A, we'll get to do this again in a month!) and walking pnemonia diagnosis for 8 yr old, and "there is A LOT of sand in her ears" for the 5 yr old. And, DR looking at me like "WHAT TYPE OF MOM HAS SANDY-EARED-PNEMONIA-KIDS coming in for well checkup during shot drought???

130p - pick up daddy (as he packs up for THIS ) to go to "meet the teacher". YES, I'm the mom who brings my kid to school SICK to infect all of your kids. I gave him the - "we're only staying for a minute DONT TOUCH/COUGH/SNEEZE on anyone or anything!"

230p - come home to mess of ANXIETY DOG...he gets things when we leave him alone. This time, he got the water bottles, BOTTLE OF ALEVE, and toothbrush down from counter. Brent was packing for his trip and apparently left a box of that stuff on counter.

240p - kiss husband goodbye...get coughing, sandy-eared, starving kids in car w/dog to take him to vet to have gut pumped and charcoal consumed

3p - console crying/coughing kid that Duke will live (not sure at this point if I want him to!) and then offer to STILL buy said webkinz (what was I thinking?)

4-6p - lots of coughing and crying...eating pizza, cancelling bday parties and showers for today...and back to vet to pay $120 to retrieve dog that I might kill. Oh, and of course...WEBKINZ purchasing.

SO here we are to NOW - looking at 6 thrown-up charcoal piles, waiting on call back from carpet cleaner, trying to explain to kids why we cant go to bday party, needing to change laundry (bc someone who is 6 and will remain unnamed WET MOMMY's BED LAST NITE...bc, admist the promises I said we could watch HSM2 again and have  a sleepover togther!), and...blogging.

Give thanks in ALL circumstances right? Thank you Lord for my crazy life...and that soon I'll get the GIFT of knowing if charcoal vommit can come out of carpet...

we've got nuthin to do...

Have you seen this? If not, your life is not yet complete. So great...what if we couldve done fun, cool stuff like this when we were teenagers complaining about nothin to do. Ya see, technology can be a GOOD.

Flow Mo

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Enjoy...and I promise, you'll be singing it all day "we're stuck in flower mound and we cant move"