I'm thinking about buying Mike a new gas grill for Father's Day. The charcoal grill we currently have is very old, and several years ago, the children used it as a platform to jump off of into the snowbanks. The wooden side tray is all bent downward from their jumping, so you can't place anything on it anymore. The bottom is rusting through and ash falls to the ground.
I'm not sure about getting the gas grill, though. He always raves about how much better the flavor is from the charcoal grills. What opinions do you have about the difference between the two? Should I stick with the charcoal or go for the gas one which is much more impressive?
Gas Grills vs. Charcoal Grills
Mimi Kirk: Incentive to Lead a Healthy Lifestyle
I saw this video earlier today and still have a hard time believing that this woman is 71 years old! I only hope I look half this good at her age!
The Ceiling Fan Debacle
The game has come to an end, though, because last night Mike broke the fan. He says it wasn't on purpose, but I know that isn't true. He never like that fan, and took the first opportunity to put an end to it. He grabbed that cord for the last time, pulling with all his might, yanking it from inside the fan motor. He pulled the cord so hard that when it broke free, the end came and hit me in my forehead, waking me from a deep sleep. I wake up to find him standing in the middle of the bed, holding the broken cord in his hand, a look of shock and fear on his face.
As the fan came to a slow stop, I realized what he had done. It's 2am, the middle of the night, remember. Wide-eyed, I hissed, "You did that on purpose!" and I whacked him with a pillow.
Of course he denied it. I'm not buying it. What I am buying is a new ceiling fan. One with longer blades, that turns twice as fast as the old one. THAT will teach him to mess with me and my fan!
Chasing You With My Butt
Chasing you with my butt is a new game invented by the likes of 6th grade boys obsessed with body parts and bodily functions. Tim has recently taken to playing this game with me. Well, playing with me implies that I take part in the game as well, when in reality, I'm only trying to get away from him while he is playing the game.
The rules are simple. Tim waits until I am not looking. He turns his backside to me, sticking his butt out as far as it will go. Then, in a loud sing-songy voice, he says, "I'm chasing you with my butt," and begins running backwards attempting to "catch" me with his butt. All the while he is chasing me, he's chanting, "I'm chasing you with my butt! I'm chasing you with my butt!" The first time he did this to me, I was horrified because as his mother, I know what comes out of that thing, and how often the boy showers. It was scary, and I ran.
This game was played almost every single day for a week until I devised a plan to put an end to it. My idea was simple as well. When he began another round of "Chasing You With My Butt," I would play along, too. It would be like a contest to see who could catch who first. It would be fun!
So, the next time Tim stuck his butt out, I was ready for him. Before he could begin chasing me, I turned my fanny toward him and ran backwards yelling, "I'm chasing you with my butt! I'm chasing you with my butt!" The look on his face was priceless. It was one for the record books, I'm telling you. He immediately stood up straight and began to run the opposite direction, like someone had set him on fire.
"Mom! Stop it!" he screamed over his shoulder. But, I kept coming. I chased him into a corner. He had no where to run.
"I give! I give!" he pleaded. "Please stop! That's just not right!"
I stopped chasing him with my butt and stood up straight, looking him in the eye with a straight face. "What's not right, son?" I asked him. You could see the horror in his expression.
"You, chasing me with your butt. It's not right. Moms aren't supposed to do things like that. You're my MOM!"
Desired outcome ACCOMPLISHED!
It's been over a week now since he's played "Chasing You With My Butt" with me.
Line 6
When it comes to musical equipment, as in amp and mixers, I have no clue what's what, or what how it is used to make music. My brother, an avid amateur musician, tries to educate me on the different types of equipment, but honestly, it goes in one ear and out the other without registering in by brain. He's a big fan of line 6 equipment, which I have come to understand is a brand name.
Ha! Maybe I did learn something after all. Maybe there's hope for me yet!
Anywho, line 6 is supposedly one of the best. As in, he believes it is. I wish I had more of an interest in this stuff. My brother and I are on two different planets when it comes to what we like. It would be nice to have something in common to talk about when we're together. I do know one thing, though. I absolutely love to listen to him play his guitar and sing. He's so talented. Even though I don't know how he makes his music, I do know he's very good at it!
Follow up to the Toddler That Was Put in a Washing Machine
A day or so ago, I posted a story about a child being put in a washing machine by his parents. New information has come to light about that story, so I thought I'd update it here as well.
As it turns out, the two idiots that placed the child in the washer, are not the child's parents. Instead, the woman is the girlfriend of the toddler's father (who is incarcerated, by the way), and the man in the video is as of yet, unidentified.
OK, so the morons are not the child's parents. Big whoop. They're still stupid.
Secondly, I'm smelling something a little fishy here. In this new article/interview on Today News the child's mother says that the child was actually in the washing machine for 5 minutes.
What?
The video itself, from start to finish, is only 1 minute 43 seconds. This includes the beginning before the child was placed in the washer, and the couple of seconds after he was rescued. How she got 5 minutes out of that, is beyond me, but I'm guessing she's thinking FINANCIAL GAIN.
In addition to her misconception of the time her son was in the washing machine, she's also said she's taking him back in for more testing to be sure he hasn't suffered any head trauma.
OK....I can see that, but only if you truly believe he has suffered some sort of trauma and not to try to back up your far-reaching story of a 5 minute ride in a washing machine. Just the tone of her voice sounds shady to me. She's not concerned for her son's health and safety. She's all about the money she stands to gain from the "accident."
"Accident." That's what the police called the incident and closed the case because there was no serious injury to the child and no one committed any crime. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't an accident something that happens accidentally; as in, not on purpose? Yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm right on this one.
That jack wagon put that child in the washer ON PURPOSE! The only accident that took place here was that he got accidentally lucky that that child wasn't seriously hurt.
I'm still appalled at the stupidity of some people. I'm even more appalled at the mother's blatant attempt at financially gaining from her child's misfortune. It's disgusting. She should be ashamed of herself.
Gold Chain
I have been taking a trip down memory lane quite a bit lately. I don't know why this is happening.
Actually, that is a lie. I do know. My kids are getting older, they don't need me as much, and I'm feeling....well, I'm feeling depressed.
Anywho, guess what I found in my jewelry box today? Remember back in the 80's when it was cool to wear a plain gold chain? Guys especially would wear them with their collars unbuttoned. Well, I had one myself that looked very similar to this one:
I wore that thing every single day, no matter what outfit I wore. Of course, after all these years, it isn't as shiny, or even as important as it used to be, but man, did it bring back some good memories. I once had a boyfriend who wore his own gold chain. While we dated, we exchanged necklaces to show our commitment to one another.
How sweet is that?
Actually, not so sweet because when my mother found out that we exchanged, she threw a fit and made us switch back. Something about mine costing more, and how could I trust anyone with something that valuable, blah, blah, blah.
I don't know why I'm sharing this with you all. I guess I'm hoping that someone out there is understanding me and the way I'm feeling. I'm not the only mother that's gone through this, I'm certain.
Be warned, I have three children as you know, so this could be an ongoing, intermittent thing.....
Stop the Ride, I Want to Get Off
I have indecisive children. It's taken me 20 years to realize it, but it's true. My children cannot make a definite decision about anything, and it's driving me crazy!
Take Tristan, for example. I love the boy. You know I do, but his indecisiveness about where he's working this summer, and where he's living this summer is making me insane. First, he's going to stay in Minnesota to live and work up there. Then, he's coming home to live and work here for the summer. Now, he may or may not be going back to Minnesota to live and work because he can possibly make more money.
He's only been home for a week and a half.
I've so enjoyed having him home. I didn't realize how much I missed him being away at college until now. I'm sad that he may be leaving again so soon. I'm so not ready for him to have a life of his own as an adult. As a matter of fact, I don't believe I signed anything that said I had to let go already.
It's just not fair, this heartache I feel.
Follow Up to Testosterone Boosters: Do They Really Work?
As a follow up to the previous post I made about testosterone boosters, there is a website that can help you decide for yourself which products are the top testosterone supplements, and which of those supplements are right for you.
Before beginning any testosterone supplement, it is a good idea to learn as much as possible about the product and its effects on the body. You might even ask your doctor his opinion about the products to make sure they are safe.
For instance, did you know that when taking a testosterone supplement, the dose needs to be cycled in order for it to be effective? Cycling means that you take a specified dose for a specified amount of time (usually about 6 weeks for testosterone), and then you abstain from taking the supplement for the same amount of time. This process of cycling prevents the body from becoming used to the supplement, rendering it ineffective, or worse yet, tricking your body into stopping its own testosterone production.
You can read more about cycling and other testosterone supplement information online.
Testosterone Boosters: Do They Really Work?
With so many different dietary supplements on the market today, it's hard to determine what really works and what doesn't. Every single one claims to be the best and to produce incredible results, but the truth of the matter is, many aren't worth the money you pay.
Many testosterone boosters fall into the latter category. Many claim to improve muscle strength, burn fat, and boost testosterone levels. The problem is finding one that actually does what it says. In a recent myoripped review, the writer says Myoripped increases energy and testosterone levels, makes workouts more productive, and improves libido. Where many supplements of this nature only contain one or two ingredients, Myoripped contains four for best results.
I'm not a man, and do not play one on TV, but it sounds to me like this supplement might be something to look into for anyone needing help in these areas. The only downside to this product is the price; a hefty chunk at $49.95, but if it works, it would be worth it!
