1980s Part 3

My obsession in the 6th grade was Tom Cruise. I saw Top Gun 3 times in the theater, and I can still quote the whole movie, and I can sing all the songs from the soundtrack by heart. I even cut out the movie ad from the paper and saved it. How weird. I wonder if any of those theaters are still in business?

Totally 80s Part 2

I don't know if anyone recalls the Member's Only jacket, but I had a pink one (of course). They were de rigueur in elememtary school. No picture exists of my jacket, but for those of you who did not have the pleasure of wearing one, this is what it looks like:

Also de rigueur were the buttons. I also came across my buttons collection--the Smithsonian wants it, but I just can't give it up. I wore all of these on my jacket--except the political button--I got that when I volunteered for the campaign much later!

Guess where I got those buttons? Spencers!!!

Totally 80s

Well, I found some things this weekend from my wonder years and I decided that you all might get a good laugh. In particular, I found some diary entries (about 10) that really speak to the depth of my character. Here is the first installment--enjoy.

What is this "T. V." you speak of? I thought I should also include a pic of myself in 1983.

All Kinds of Wrong

I took Wyatt to scrapbooking with me scrapbooking like two months ago (I know, I know, but I am having him put his baseball pictures in an album). He mostly used the Cricut die cutting machine for an hour and then he was DONE. On the way there, however, he had a startling discovery. As we pulled into the church for the crop, he said, "The scrapbooking is here? That is just all kinds of wrong! Those two things don't go together at all." Maybe odd, but "all kinds of wrong?" I have no idea where he got that one.

Do It Again!

Since we started our prayer time together, I have seen some interesting things, mostly Sophie trying to derail the whole thing. I am finally getting her to close her eyes during prayer (which she always says, "Do it again!" after). She does not understand that you can just simply close your eyes when you pray. She must be praying very earnestly.

Our Owl

The Hodges' favorite store, Petals, Metals, and More in Spring, Texas is also a store that I love. Thus, I always get something from this store for Christmas (Thanks KiKi and Papa G). Last Christmas, we received a new addition to our family, an owl. This owl does not cough up pellets or leave droppings--it is a rock owl. Sophie was immediately smitten with this rock owl, and frequently gets down on its level to check on it. She has been a bit worried about the owl in the weather lately, but we checked on him today and he seems to be hanging on.

You found it!

Sophie: I have poo poos.
Mommy: Okay(goes to changing table, opens diaper). There it is...
Sophie: You found it!!!???
Mommy: It really wasn't all that hard to find.
Sophie: Oh.

Who climbed up the water spout?

Sophie has been singing a certain song like crazy around here, although I haven't heard this one before: The Itchy Bichy Spider (the spelling has been changed to protect the innocent). Now, that is a spider I could hang out with.

The Mob Society

My friend Aimee suggested that I check out the blog for The Mob Society, which stands for Mothers of Boys. It is geared toward moms of boys, but it has awesome stuff for raising kids of any gender in the Christian faith. The latest post had a reminder about yelling--something I am trying hard not to do lately. I constantly need reminding to bring God into our lives on an every day basis--besides just going to church and saying prayers at night. I think it is difficult with everything that competes for our attention. I added the button to the blog for other people to check it out--it is that great. I also just bought these family devotional cards from backtothebible.com that families use for daily devotionals. I needed something to get discussions going!

Couch Fort

Sophie and her friend Woody enjoying her "couch fort." Man, we're bored.

Bizarre Foods

Since the Strep Throat Fairy visited Sophie during our "Winter Wonderland," (as I like to call it) we have done nothing but watch TV. It has been a struggle to find something that all of us like to watch. One such crowd pleasing show is "Bizarre Foods," with Andrew Zimmern. Wyatt also loves another food-themed show, "Man VS Food," which is ironic, since Wyatt eats nothing. Anyhoo, last night's episode found Andrew in Beijing at a restaurant that serves one thing: Penis. If an animal has one, they cook it up and serve it. This was a great learning opportunity--more than just chicken nuggets are served in China. Wyatt has decided that when he is in Beijing, he will not be eating at this restaurant.

Head Scratcher

The white tents in the grocery store parking lots mean one of two things: Mother's Day or Valentine's Day is fast approaching. It being the latter, our thoughts are turning to love and dead presidents. In honor of this special month, I wanted to leave a pic as an ode to my Head Scratcher. My Head Scratcher and I have been together for probably around six years, and to quote a really good song, "You're Still the One," George Kastanza.





If you would like me to leave an "ode" to your Head Scratcher, let me know!

Super Bowl o' Snow!

God to Jerry Jones, et. al:

I'm still in charge.