Apparently I haven't have many inspiring thoughts lately as is evident in my lack of blog entries. It isn't because I haven't been doing things.

• Lately I have dealt with on and off sick kids. Today being an on day.
• Dealt with what seems like my neck out of whack, thus giving me a major headache when ever I bend over.
• Made some awesome pierogies with a friend. Next time I think I need to quadruple that amount. We can go through those so fast.
• Made plans for more food prep. Yay for white chili and company!
• Made token efforts at visiting teaching. It is not a strong point for me. I want my VTs to show up and spend time talking with me. What do I do to those I VT? I drop off gifts and leave. I am still working this out.
• Got the new class schedule for non credit classes at the local college. I love that thing. I love taking classes. I also love that it comes addressed to "Ighan Eberle". My husband's name is Ethan. They are offering a class on making cheese. I think that is awesome. Also a class for using herbs for ailments. Along with a million other things I would love to learn at some point, but don't have the time or money for. Basic blacksmithing? Oh yes! Jewelry making? Kayaking? Classic Italian cooking? Stained glass? Ballroom dancing? I hope to have time for these someday. And funds. And have my husband along. It would be fun. We'll call it date night.
• Watched my baby dump out all the contents of the diaper bag.
• Got things squared away at the library. I had 3 books I had renewed 6 times. That is 12 weeks. I could not find them. Anywhere. I even asked if maybe they had been accidentally re shelved before being checked in. They did not think that was an option and wouldn't go look. I did go look. There they were. Stressing for 12 weeks. It was right there. Luckily the nice librarian handled it for me.
• Think I am going to take old t-shirts and make a quilt from them. I like making quilts and tend to end up giving them away. I would really like to keep this one.
• Learned more Portuguese. Listening and speaking is so much harder than reading. "Rigido" means strict. I understand and remember that no problem. However they pronounce it "hiejado".  Makes it a bit harder.
• Plan on following Dedra's example and read the Book of Mormon in Portuguese so I can learn it. Ya know, once I finish this time through. Luckily we happen to have a copy right here in my house.
• Cooked a caribou roast. As a side dish to corn.
• Was reminded how awesome priesthood blessings can be.
• Designed a few football teams. Had some input into a few others. Buffalo Wings is probably my favorite. The symbol is a buffalo with wings. It is awesome.
• Had my children clean up their baby sister's mess over and over again. I feel bad sometimes.
• Made a very delicious peach cream pie. So very easy. So very good.

I am gonna call that good. I am sure there is other stuff going on. As you can see nothing particularly note worthy. Than again, there isn't a lot in my life that is very exciting. I am OK with that though. I like being dramaless.

Moments

I am sure there are things I should or could be doing right now. Instead I am enjoying. My baby has curled herself into a ball and is snuggled as close to me as she can get, peacefully sleeping. 

This may not sound super exciting to you,  I can't even say it is "exciting" per say to me either. It is worthy of note that she is perfectly capable of getting up and walking away from me if she wanted to. I always taught my babies to put themselves to sleep so they wouldn't rely on me for it. They are so easy to get to bed because of it. There is a down side though. I never get those snuggle moments.

I could go read my scriptures.Maybe make lunch or work on my Portuguese fluency (I'm not at all fluent, just working to get there.) There are dishes to do or laundry to wash.

There will always be those things though. There will not always be my baby on my lap, blissfully resting.

In case you needed a smile

Naomi made a decision that Victor did not agree with. As she was hauling all of her bedding back to her bed Victor called to her, "I don't love you anymore!"

Without missing a beat she continued on her walk, calling over her shoulder, "You'll love me in the morning!"




While dining in our home the other night Naomi let out some seriously noisy gas. Everyone cracked up. Victor continued to giggle hysterically at everything all through the meal. Ethan asked him if he had gotten some laughing gas from Naomi.  More hysterical giggling. "I toot laughing gas!"


Caleb came charging out of the bathroom naked after having a bath. He had toilet paper streaming from between his bum cheeks.
Me; "Caleb get back in there and throw that toilet paper in the toilet!"
Caleb :" No mom! It's my horsie tail!"


I also love Lindt chocolate.

Mr. Dreamy

My husband is awesome. He really is. And right now he is sleeping. He never naps. NEVER. I love napping so when he is home and naps with me it is wonderful. A very occasional treat. He definitely earned today's nap.

He stayed up with the baby ALL night while she vomited. Phebe is taking an impressive nap herself.  I am so grateful that he was willing to take care of her. I am also really glad that he had today off from work.
He told me that is was about 4:30am by the time she really started to calm down. I heard her again by 6.

I am so blessed to have such a partner. It is wonderful to have him in my life. He needed an honorable mention.

Stuff I Made

These are pictures of things that I have made. I think they are cool and you should take the time to admire them. There is a lot of time between these projects so don't go thinking I'm all crafty-like.

These are miniatures that I painted. I think  they turned out really neat. The quality doesn't show up quite as well in these pictures as in reality. But I am still proud of them.  



This is a quilt that my husband and I made out of his old work shirts.

This is what I made from Sculpey. It is a cobra.

 And a heart I turned into a neclace. Yup, ribbon and a paper clip and suddenly it is jewelry. I am so amazing.

These things make me happy. I wanted to share.

Scuplie

Sculpie is an AMAZING product. It is like clay, but will only harden if you bake it.  I have decided one of our Christmas traditions will be each one of us making a new ornament out of it. This stuff is tough and you can do anything with it.

Here are some of the things that we did with it. Most of this is Ethan's since his are just vastly superior to mine.


Ok, well I don't have time right now, I'll give you some more later. Those two are both Ethan's. Yea. He is amazing.

Even Katara has Hair Loopies.

Every once in a while I come across something that I wish would never end. ( Things I don't enjoy seem to go on forever. )

My husband I used Netflix to watch Nickelodeon's "Avatar, the Last Air Bender". If you have not see that show I can not recommend it enough. Yes, it is designed for kids. Yes, I love it anyway. It is just so good.

I admit it. I will sit through nearly ANYTHING if you give me witty dialogue. Oh how I love good banter.

The best part is that Avatar has MORE than just great lines. Avatar has GREAT lines, good animation, fantastic story lines, fascinating concepts, respectable morals and interesting characters. I seriously wish that show would keep going. There are so many quote able lines.

I have not seen the movie. I can not vouch for its value. From what I have heard, I think I will spare myself the agony.

Seriously add it to your Netflix list. So good.