This American Life

OK, so I love This American Life. I know they turned it into a TV show on Showtime (which I haven't seen because we don't have cable). I can only imagine that it's good. I usually check the website every now and then to see if there are interesting topics. This one I thought was a good one. Unconditional Love. They talk about how in the 60's they taught mothers that unconditional love was a bad thing and the government printed pamphlets telling mothers NOT to hold their children. I can not even imagine!! Here's an episode on Special Ed (how fitting!). I love the host (Ira Glass). Check it out! It's a great program!

Our latest movie outing took us to see...

I love that my kids are old enough to appreciate movies! This weekend we saw two. We finally went and saw Pirates 3 and then we watched Mr. Bean's Holiday. Pirates was a whole lot better than I thought it would be! Johnny Depp is great and the story was a whole lot better than the last one. Mr. Bean was... Mr. Bean and everything you would expect from a Mr. Bean movie. Rowan Atkinson is hilarious. Chris and I decided that if we ever had a boy then we would name him Rowan. Rowan Nicolaysen. Now THAT'S funny!

Mr. Nicolaysen

Tuesday night was back to school night at Chris' school. Being the wonderful husband he is, he totally posed for these pictures so I can scrapbook them! What a guy!!!

School Lunch

I know that my kids have been in school for several years, but I am wondering something... HOW MUCH DO YOUR KIDS PAY FOR SCHOOL LUNCH?? We got a notice sent home that they are raising the price of lunch at school to $2.00! They really want us to pay $2.00 for a Rib-B-Que sandwich? What the heck is a Rib-B-Que sandwich anyway? I may be totally over reacting, but it just seems a little steep to me for the crappy food they serve. What do you think?? How much do you pay?

First day of school

It finally came! My kids first day of school. Sidney is in 5th grade and Megan is in 4th. This is the first year I haven't been able to take my kids to school on the first day and it just about made me cry. They could have cared less how they got to school, but for me it was really sad. They totally need this break from each other. They are picking on each other and arguing more than normal because they're always together. I just can't believe they're getting so big! Sidney has grown about 2 inches this summer and is wearing size 8 shoes! Poor kid is going to have big feet like her mom! Anyway, now that they're in school we can expect snow in about 6 weeks. (I'm not kidding!) I love Colorado! (as she types with all the sarcasm she can push into the keys!)

My family is going to LOVE this!!!

Your Vote Score: 39% Republican, 61% Democrat

While you don't always agree with the Democrat party, it's a pretty good match for you. Do be sure to research each candidate. A liberal Republican or independent candidate might fit you better at times.

Should You Vote Republican or Democrat?

How Green Are YOU?????

Your Life is 48% Green

Your life is pretty green - and you know a lot about how to live an eco friendly life. So congratulate yourself for being good to the earth. And maybe think about implementing some of the ideas from this quiz!

How Green Is Your Life?