Things that I've learned from my Mom

I find that I am turning more and more into my mom. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Eric does say that he can't tell the difference between us sometimes. My mom is a great person, and here are several things that I have learned.

1. Presentation is EVERYTHING. I remember being 7 years old, working on book reports, and having my mom say "presentation is everything." I have this bad feeling that I am going to say that for my kids. I had the best poster for my county report in 4th grade ( with my mom's "help")

2. Dogs are people. I have always grown up with a dog. As my mom gets older, the more the dogs are like people. My dad has always said that he wanted to come back in the next life, as my mom's dog. Nikki, our german shepard, was a normal dog. She didn't have special privileges or wear sweaters...Actually Nikki was not even able to go up the stairs. Brooks did say when he was younger that he "saw" Nikki upstairs in our duplex, brooks "sees" a lot of things, and I guess that is a subject for another day. Now, my mom's dog is Cooper. He is scared of his own shadow, and in my opinion, when I look into his little eyes, Im not sure if there is anything there.

3.She is not afraid to use a dictionary. There is a dictionary in each room of our house (along with vaseline). We aren't the best spellers, so we always need to double check.

4. Even if my mom was a billionaire, she would not pay for candy at a movie theater. She was so shocked the last time I bought a kit kat at the local theater.

5. Brighton's Cheers. I am happy to say that I know the class of 76' Cheers from memory ( and the dance moves).

6. Loves the royals, especially princess diana

7. Chocolate is the greatest thing

I chose seven things to list. Because my mom's favorite number is seven. Well I hope that I grow up to be more like my mom. She is the best.

Dixie

We have had our little dixie for about 3 months. We got her at the pound, and now I know why.. Dixie is a mixed terrier that runs like an antelope.
When bringing her home from the pound, I was so excited. She was in the back of the car while driving home. I was playing Daughtry's "Im going Home" (it was a magical moment). When we got home, I grabbed her out of our car and noticed that she chewed on her medical record paper that the pound gave us. (now that is an important document to show to groomers etc.)
After a few days, she was the "perfect dog".. no accidents.. nothing. Until She started chewing on my Pride and Prejudice and Zombie book. ya not cute. She has left several rolls of toilet paper shredded, and has managed to eat a big mac and a chicken sandwhich (with fries) all in the same day. I know you are asking yourself, How can she do that.. I was wondering the same thing. I caught her jumping on our counter. Oh and can she jump.
Eric and I have different view points of Dixie...
Here is an example of what Eric will say about dixie..
1. There is so much love in this little body
2. Dixie fell from heaven
3. The tapeworm was just a distraction so we would think she wasn't from heaven.
4. Don't give Dixie any more benadryl!!
5. How do you spell perfect? D-I-X-I-E
6. The noodle is moving! ( referring to when she threw up a tapeworm)

Here is what I say about Dixie..
1. KSL classifieds is a great place
2. Eric.... I gave Dixie benadryl for her backward sneezes, she seems a bit tired
3. Dixie loves Benadryl
4. What have you done Dixie? (Like Jo the trainer says I should do
5. Dixie, that tapeworm is messed up
6. Craigs List is a mouse click a way
7. Dixie, stop playing with coopers toys. ( Cooper, my moms whimpy dog) Oh and last night Dixie took cooper's toy (its a dog that looks exactly like cooper) and was biting and shaking it. That can't be healthy.
8. Dixie, Toilet paper is expensive, we are in a recession.

Honestly I love our little Dixie. She tries so hard to be good. All I have to say is "Good Puppy"...

Marilyn Monroe VS Audrey Hepburn

Have you noticed ALOT lately that these two actresses are on t-shirts, posters, margarita classes (at your local ross stores, not that I would know).

Now I do have some theory of these two actresses. I do like both of them, but if you like one more than the other, than there is a trend. Here's my theory.

If you like Marilyn Monroe (if your a women)- You tend be a partier. A little bit skimpy. Some actresses that idol her, are Paris Hilton, and Lindsay Lohan. Need I say more?

If you like Audrey Hepburn (which I do)- You might be more sophisticated, love old movies, tend to have a good sense of style. These actresses are Katie Holmes, and Angelina Jolie.

Now that you have seen my theory, I think its stupid. Why is there so many pictures of them around. I would not put Audrey or Marilyn on my walls. Am I crazy? They have passed on, and its kind of creepy. It's like getting a Michael Jackson poster, its just not right.

I guess I just want to share with you the frustration of seeing these people in every department store I go into.. Okay well the cheap ones.. but still, can I go into a store and not have to see these ladies on a purse, pens, and t-shirts. Once again this is totally my opinion. I know my blog is somewhat pointless, but It is an outlet for me to get out my frustrations. And I believe one day this fad will go out. Then it will just be Obama purses, pens, bobbleheads, and shotglasses. So until then, I guess this fad is not so bad afterall.

People read my blog?

I just found out that I have some people that actually read this blog.. I thought it was just my mom. Then I just found out that it was my cousin (favorite cousin now), and my young women leader. So in a way, I do have a good blog.

A lot of things have happened since our last entry. We moved and we have a crazy dog named Dixie.

I do want to apologize to 3 of my readers for not blogging more. Its hard when you blog and then call up your mom to have her read your blog.

I do have thoughts, and stories so I will have to share, Thanks for all the support to keep this blog going.. Goal: 1 more follower, and I will be so happy... Dad? Brooks? anyone?

I'm a Hartvigsen Husky Now

Me and Tommy Boy

First thing I can tell you while working at Hartvigsen, a handicapped school... is that Lese is pretty normal. Let me share with you a few kids that make my day working there.

First Brent the Blind kid.. I love brent. He is blind, and is pretty smart. He can play anything on the piano, and remember anything about you, including things that you don't want him to remember. He says sayings that make you laugh.
He calls Marvin the janitor.." Marvin the tap dancing horse".. He says its a Tv show. One time I was at lunch with him and he said, "I call my mom Santa Claus and she doesn't like that."
Heres classic Brent lines that he says to the bus driver:
"Im going to fire drill someone"
"Im going to sprinkler someone"
"Im going to steam engine someone"

He is obsessed with his cat Taz, He loves cats... sounds like Eric.. And he loves seminary.


Second, Cesar. Cesar asks the SAME questions everyday. But he still makes me Laugh really hard.


I honestly come home worn out, but these kids make me laugh so hard. My gag reflex is building up, and so that's one good thing. I don't think brooks could hack it. I can change diapers, spoon feed, and watch spongebob ALL in the same day.

book drama

So I have read two Nicholas Spark books in the last two days.. I like them, but I have come to a realization that I hate getting my hopes up that two people meet fall inlove, and then some freak accident happens and one of them dies.

I just read Nights in Rodanthe, thought it was good for the characters being a little older. I thought it was a sad book, but I thought maybe the movie was better... Like no freak accidents. But I was way wrong... The movie was worse... Eric came in the room, it happened to be the end, and I was sobbing (not the cute cry, the ugly cry)..
Eric has been told many situations since I have been reading Sparks books, he probably thinks I am crazy, for example.. after each book I will say

1.Eric, Dont become a doctor and go to South America and die in a jeep accident
2.Or Eric When I am in a coma, write me a letter...
3.Eric, If I die during child birth dont blame the baby
4. Why haven't you taken me to a lighthouse on the beach?

I do have 2 more books to read of sparks list, but hopefully no more sad ones..

What not to do

Jena and me were going to the AMC awards in vegas... But all journeys start at the airport. I have never liked the airport experience, but this last experience really top the cake. First, we arrived and I realized I had to pay 15 dollars for my luggage each way on Delta, which is fine, but it would have been nice to know.
Then we wait in line for security. I do have to admit I think I am pro. I have always had my ID ready and belt, shoes, etc ready to take off. This time is what not to do... I take off my belt, and put it in the cylinders to go through the xray.. Jena was in front of me and her bag had to get checked, and I was thinking, "Jena, honestly its not that hard." The man searched through her bag, and found a 3.2 ounce perfume bottle that was over the 3 ounce rule, and through it away.. Ridiculous...
Now my carry on was my backpack (that I take to school, and I had packed earlier that morning.) The security guy says, " we also have to check an item in the bag."... What? I have never been checked. And honestly what could it be. He takes me into a clear room and pulls out my huge scissors that I use to cut laminate, and things children in my class color. I totally forgot I had those, yet alone, packed them for the trip. I almost was crying at this point saying I use them for school that I teach deaf blind kids, and He told me I was fine because the blades were okay. WHAT? they were huge... I dont want people have those scissors on planes.
The good news is, is that they did come in handy on the trip surprisingly.. and I put them in my luggage to go back... So don't bring scissors...