More things I have learned

More things I have learned - geesh - is this ever going to slow down :)

When you have boys at least one of them is injured all of the time - so when you go to the pool be prepared to explain to nosy strangers why there are "odd bruises"on your child. And on a related topic - when your children want to try and walk backwards everywhere and you are tired of arguing with them, letting them learn the hard way is effective , but occasionally the wrong parenting choice.

When your child knows that terminal velocity is 32 feet per second, and wants to know how high the deck on the front of the house is - be afraid - actually the fear should start when you realize that your child is quoting the formula for terminal velocity and there is only one person who would have educated them on that - their father.

"Drifting" when referenced by an 8 year old, is not something that a ship does, but rather a term to describe a muscle car sliding sideways down a gravel road. Take into account that Drason rather enjoys driving his 69 Impala down the gravel road we currently reside on and, well, you get the picture.

Going out of town at the last minute was fun when we were newly weds - and still is fun even with children, however, when you do go out of town last minute, keep your cell phone on, and be prepared for half the county to call you and ask you where you are. If your phone is off - people will drive by your house (which is out in the middle of no where) and leave notes on your door - (which really seems to defeat the purpose, to me, since by the time you get the note that says "where are you" you will be at home.) - they will then complain to you about the gas they wasted driving out to your house.

Furniture delivery people and installation/repair people may say they will be to your home between 3 and 5, but what they really intended to say was - we have no idea when we will be there, how long this will take or when we will leave - we are just guessing, so that you will stop asking.

Stunts seen on Youtube, and other related websites, are not really great ideas for VBS - no offense, just a personal opinion- but when half the kids know that the thing is going to explode and the 10 year olds have enough sense to stand back -hmmmm. Mom of 3 boys here - of course I know it's going to explode not "change four colors", you have read this blog before, right?

And finally, when shopping at Walmart for an entire list of supplies for Kenya it may be a good idea to break up the list a bit instead of buying tylenol, advil, benadryl, first aid supplies, sleep aid, immodium, zantac, and lithium batteries all in the same order as the check out person will keep eyeing you suspiciously, and when you explain that you are buying all of this stuff for a trip, but have lost your list in the store, they will seriously consider calling security.

Anyways
Have a good night
Amanda

Things I have learned - part 2

Yes I do think it is time for another "things I have learned" I wish it hadn't taken quite this long

A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping - yes this is true - in fact should you find yourself feeling victorious - just wait - an ambush is coming.

A loft is not a good place for a childs bedroom - as visions of Spiderman leaping from loft to support bean will pass through their head

Rental furniture = trogen horse for ants

If someone says - oh,you are so smart - RUN AWAY - they are getting ready to try to rip you off, they may seem really nice - but this line is bait and if you bite they WILL rip you off.

and Finally -

When a child or an older person says "come quick" run to get there. If your husband says "come quick" run for the phone and call 911, or maybe the video camera, as he has found some new way to almost kill himself- possibly with fire crackers.

See you later
Amanda