Think Twice

For the last several years, we've used an alarm system to keep our home safe.  However, these days, criminals have another reason to think twice....



Unless, of course, they want to tangle with Batman, Superman, Woody, a knight, and a Jedi all rolled into one....

Familiar Face

When Amelia was walking around the house rocking her new pair of glasses (for fashion only as she has great vision), I couldn't help but feel like it was a familiar site....

It finally occurred to me. I HAD seen another beautiful girl wearing fake glasses for the sake of style....

Candygram

Don't worry, this isn't a murderous land shark, it's only Everett...

Friday Night Lights

Wow, it has been a busy week.  I'm starting to think with multi-night soccer practice, soccer games, school parties, and Meggan and I squeezing in jobs somewhere that "busy" is just starting.  Oh well, at least it's the good kind of busy...and more importantly, I was able to find time to share hot dogs, Sprite, and a high school football game with my little man.....

Name Game

Ev's homework tonight was to create his name in a way that described him.  I think he did an excellent job... if Legos don't describe him, nothing does....

On the Move?

We put an offer on a house tonight.  Any time there's a move involved, there's always questions about how much you're going to have to spend.  That said, what I really want to know is how much I'll have to pay Everett or Amelia to go check out this area in the crawlspace...

...I'm guessing somewhere around $11,000 and the cost of a lifetime of counseling. 

Priorities

We have been tossing around the idea of moving to a new house to get the kids closer to their school.  Naturally, this topic is bringing daily interest from the kids. Here is a conversation I had with Amelia yesterday....

Me: I looked at a house today.

Amelia: Did you like it?

Me:  Ummm, I liked it, but I wasn't crazy about it.

Amelia:  Then why would we buy it?

Me:  Well, mommy and daddy are really trying hard to find a house that will get you guys closer to school, give you some neighborhood friends, etc.

Amelia:  Daddy, we aren't the only ones moving. You and mommy need to think about yourselves too.  You need to be happy.

Me:  You're right.  We will.  There's just a lot that goes into being a parent.

Amelia:  Yeah, well, just make sure you think of yourself too .... I mean, definitely think of me first.  But, then think about you. Me first. Then you.

Me:  You're too kind.