Dishes Dilemma

This comic is a true-to-life example of how Ken would react to any domestic obligation.

Enjoy,

J

P.S. Of course, I would never use such language.

Passing the Torch

I'm not a very "Rah-Rah! The Olympics are Awesome!" type of girl; however, Russ and I were able to get out today and watch the passing of the Olympic Torch. It helped that we only had to walk two houses over in order to see everything. Russ had a great time shaking his little Vancouver 2010 tambourine but was, otherwise, unimpressed with the festivities. Typical.

Go Canada!

-J

Best Line of the Day

Today while I was waiting to pick my sister up from her doctor's appointment, I drove to the nearest gas station to refill the windshield wiper fluid (a must in this type of weather). Somewhere between buying the fluid, popping the hood, taking ten minutes to find the stupid latch that let me lift the hood up and refilling, I lost the fob on my key chain that locks and unlocks the car. I still had my keys because, not long after, I drove away; but somehow, unbeknown to me, the fob came off. However, I only realized this fact after I had picked my sister up.

So I retraced my steps and drove back to the gas station. While my eyes were peeled to the ground, a young UPS delivery man came out of the convenience store and asked if I was looking for something. I told him my story and then he surprised me by delivering the best, and might I add, extremely well timed pick-up line which, I must admit, made me blush: "Awww...I thought you might be looking for me because I was sure looking for you!" He must not have seen my baby in the back seat. Tinted windows.

I found the fob later in Russell's car seat.

-J

New Years Resolutions

1. Start drawing and painting again. There was a time in my life where my sketchbook was never too far away from me, but, alas, I don't think I've drawn or planned anything in it for a couple of years now.

2. Exercise for an hour every day. Before my surgery, I got into a really good running routine and would like to re-establish that routine and maybe change it up a bit by adding some yoga.

3. Experiment with new recipes to make things more interesting in the kitchen. I have to admit that I cook at a very rudimentary level and would love to learn how to love it and get excited about tasty, healthy and varied food choices.

4. Make date nights more creative and fun but cheap. Dinner and a movie is great but it does get a little old. I'll definitely have to do a lot more planning and research. Perhaps you guys have some ideas?

5. Serve and get to know other people more. I'm the Young Women's leader in my church and I'm a stay-at-home Mom which can become a little isolating if you let it and I think I have definitely alienated myself a bit from getting to know and serve other people outside of my small, but still important, social sphere. You can never have too many friends, right?

I'll let you know how it goes. Good luck with your resolutions!

J

Russell's first Christmas!