I don't really even like Lord of the Rings that much. But you have to admit that Merry and Pip, the two side-character Hobbits, are quite funny. Apparently, being pregnant has turned me into a Hobbit. I suppose it was only a matter of time: my dad has been told by his brother since he was in his youth that he has "Hobbit legs." But if you remember Merry and Pip in the second Lord of the Rings discussing "second breakfast," you can see how I'm eating like a Hobbit.
First breakfast
Second breakfast
Elevensies
Lunch
Snack (I think they called it Tea or Tea Time)
Dinner
Bed snack or dessert.
I'm getting very tired of eating. I don't even like that much food! But what Chloe wants, she gets. See, Bryan? I told you she was the boss already.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Good Looks and/or Musical Ability
I like to quiz Bryan when we are listening to the radio to see if he knows who's playing, and then teach him things about the artist/group. So last night I was teaching Bryan about Ted Nugent, and I was telling him how he is not good looking. Bryan said, "Name a rocker who is!" Here's our conversation:
"L.L. Cool J." I mean, his name is Ladies Love Cool James. You can't deny that.
"No, he's a rapper, not a rocker."
"Okay, Justin Timberlake."
"No, he's Boy Band."
"Oh no he's not! But I will agree that he's not a 'rocker.' Hmmm..."
"Think of the Rolling Stones or Aerosmith....Not good looking. You can't rock and be good looking."
"I will think of someone!"
About 3 hours later, as I was brushing my teeth, I thought of Jim Morrison. The Doors were rock, and he was good looking. Got one! Bryan was in the kitchen so I shouted down the stairs at him, "Jim Morrison from The Doors!" I had to explain to him who The Doors are, but then he agreed that I found one. I thought, there has to be more! So today I asked my parents if they could think of any.
They both agreed with Jim Morrison, but they said only in his younger days. (Isn't that how good looks work with all people? Only in our younger years...) My mom suggested Rick Springfield. He was so good looking he's been on tv shows as a true actor, not as his famous self. We were debating whether he was truly "rock," but we gave it to her. My dad suggested David Lee Roth. Now, we all know that the true rock and roll talent lies with the Van Halen brothers, but we will give it to David for being the voice and personality for the band. I agreed that he was probably good looking, as far as 80's standards go. I can't watch those 80's videos and not laugh. Yikes, what a decade. But we had already established that it's good looks for their younger years, and probably height of popularity, so it doesn't matter what he looks like by today's standards.
But that was it. Jim Morrison, Rick Springfield, and David Lee Roth.
Was John Bon Jovi good looking in the 80's also?
Can you think of others?
"L.L. Cool J." I mean, his name is Ladies Love Cool James. You can't deny that.
"No, he's a rapper, not a rocker."
"Okay, Justin Timberlake."
"No, he's Boy Band."
"Oh no he's not! But I will agree that he's not a 'rocker.' Hmmm..."
"Think of the Rolling Stones or Aerosmith....Not good looking. You can't rock and be good looking."
"I will think of someone!"
About 3 hours later, as I was brushing my teeth, I thought of Jim Morrison. The Doors were rock, and he was good looking. Got one! Bryan was in the kitchen so I shouted down the stairs at him, "Jim Morrison from The Doors!" I had to explain to him who The Doors are, but then he agreed that I found one. I thought, there has to be more! So today I asked my parents if they could think of any.
They both agreed with Jim Morrison, but they said only in his younger days. (Isn't that how good looks work with all people? Only in our younger years...) My mom suggested Rick Springfield. He was so good looking he's been on tv shows as a true actor, not as his famous self. We were debating whether he was truly "rock," but we gave it to her. My dad suggested David Lee Roth. Now, we all know that the true rock and roll talent lies with the Van Halen brothers, but we will give it to David for being the voice and personality for the band. I agreed that he was probably good looking, as far as 80's standards go. I can't watch those 80's videos and not laugh. Yikes, what a decade. But we had already established that it's good looks for their younger years, and probably height of popularity, so it doesn't matter what he looks like by today's standards.
But that was it. Jim Morrison, Rick Springfield, and David Lee Roth.
Was John Bon Jovi good looking in the 80's also?
Can you think of others?
Monday, June 22, 2009
Big Announcements
Alright, alright. What do I do? Just shout it out to everyone? I'm not really like that, but here's the official announcements:
Yes, I am pregnant. I know it just looks like I'm getting fatter, but there is a baby growing in there. And a baby girl, too!! Hooray! I'm about 19 weeks along (about 4 1/2 months) and everything with the baby looks great! So far she is healthy and growing right on schedule. I have not had fun being pregnant, but that's the price we pay. Hopefully that means she'll be healthy when she's born. We've even chosen a name for her already: Chloe Jane. She can be C.J. for short or if there's another Chloe in her class. She'll be here in mid-November. I'm betting on the 20th so that I won't be able to go see "New Moon" right away. But we'll see.
Our other big news is that Bryan and I FINALLY got sealed on Saturday, June 20th. Don't feel left out if you thought you should've been invited. I wanted to keep it a small ceremony. I hate being the center of the room with all eyes on me. But it was very nice, and I managed not to cry, although my sister said it made me have a funny look on my face. It is so nice to have a feeling of "completeness" in our relationship and to know that Bryan is stuck with me forever and ever! We had a really fun dinner afterward, and I appreciate everyone who pitched in and everyone who came to show their support. It was especially great to have a group to come play Rock Band with me, which is rare. I had a great time! Thanks everyone!
Yes, I am pregnant. I know it just looks like I'm getting fatter, but there is a baby growing in there. And a baby girl, too!! Hooray! I'm about 19 weeks along (about 4 1/2 months) and everything with the baby looks great! So far she is healthy and growing right on schedule. I have not had fun being pregnant, but that's the price we pay. Hopefully that means she'll be healthy when she's born. We've even chosen a name for her already: Chloe Jane. She can be C.J. for short or if there's another Chloe in her class. She'll be here in mid-November. I'm betting on the 20th so that I won't be able to go see "New Moon" right away. But we'll see.
Our other big news is that Bryan and I FINALLY got sealed on Saturday, June 20th. Don't feel left out if you thought you should've been invited. I wanted to keep it a small ceremony. I hate being the center of the room with all eyes on me. But it was very nice, and I managed not to cry, although my sister said it made me have a funny look on my face. It is so nice to have a feeling of "completeness" in our relationship and to know that Bryan is stuck with me forever and ever! We had a really fun dinner afterward, and I appreciate everyone who pitched in and everyone who came to show their support. It was especially great to have a group to come play Rock Band with me, which is rare. I had a great time! Thanks everyone!
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