What Am I Going To Do With This Kid?

This morning Jaron had dumped his bowl of cereal and goldfish on the living room floor. Later he wanted more goldfish, so I told him to eat the fish he dumped on the floor. He did not like this idea, so he was screaming (more like shrieking) at me among other things. I told him that if he screamed again I was going to turn off The Wiggles. He proceeds to run to the TV as he lets out another scream and then turns the TV off. Hmmm...need to rethink that one and not let him see me laugh (I didn't let him see, I waited until I called Dave to tell him). Guess I'll just stick with counting to 3, even though he's now counting with me.

A Letter to the President

Dear Barry,
I hope you don't mind that I call you Barry. I assumed it would be OK because you seem to be trying to do away with old stuffy traditions and be the new, young, hip president. Case in point, refusing to let the Marine Corp Band play "Hail to the Chief" when you enter a room. I definitely think "Desert Rose" is a way better song any way.

I am writing to you in regards to your recent announcement regarding healthcare reform and universal healthcare for all. This concerns me deeply because I like my current healthcare plan. I like what my private insurance is willing to cover, I understand and accept what they won't cover, I like my premiums/co-pays, and I like being able to choose the best doctor/healthcare provider for me. I also like the fact that I can usually get an appointment within a couple weeks and I am willing to wait that long, because I know my doctor is working hard and doing his best. I also understand that I might not always be so fortunate to have the same level insurance that I have now. But my point is, I like private insurance. I like being able to choose who to see and when to see them. I don't want to lose my private insurance and be forced into government administered healthcare because, sure I may have to wait a couple weeks to see a doctor right now, I still think that's better than waiting months to see an underpaid medical profession that no longer enjoys his work because of all the mandates and restrictions placed upon him.

Have you even been paying attention to the rest of the world? Europe, Canada, and Cuba: they have ll proven that universal healthcare doesn’t work. Even look within to the great state of Massachusetts. They have tried universal healthcare on the state level, and now it’s projected that the state will go bankrupt in just a few short years because of increasing costs. They are even asking for and receiving stimulus money to keep it running. I don’t see how it would be any different on the federal level.

also don’t like the thought of paying an even larger portion of my salary for the government to spend on the healthcare of those that haven’t paid their fair share. Call me stingy and selfish if you must, but I don’t think its fair to rob from the rich and give to the poor. The receiver’s of his pillaging may have treated him like a hero, but Robin Hood was still a thief, plain and simple. I bet if they were on the other end, they wouldn’t feel the same way about him. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
A. Citizen

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day! Dave got me a book a month ago that I already read, but I knew it was my Mothers Day Gift. It was Dr Laura's "In Praise Of Stay At Home Moms." I really like it. Even though I know I made the right decision to stay home with my children, sometimes others act and say things that cause me to feel inferior. Satan really wants us to feel that way. Reading Dr Laura's book opened me eyes to why those women tend to do and say what they do and it helped me be more at peace with myself. If you feel that you need at little pick me up in your decision, I recommend reading it.
Dave found out yesterday that he is such a loving, thoughtful husband when I came home from grocery shopping and told him he scheduled a massage appointment for me on Monday as another Mothers Day gift. Isn't he so sweet =)
I want to take a moment in remembrance of my cousin Kyle. Today would have been his 22nd (I think) birthday. My thoughts and prayers go out to my aunt Lila and her family today. We miss you Kyle!

Code Blue, volume four

“Welcome back to KRIS 6 News, Corpus Christi. This evening we have a follow-up on the disappearance of reporter Ned Finlay near the Border Patrol Checkpoint in Sarita. We’ve had quite a response to the event out in the community, with a lot of religious fanatics prominently voicing their opinions. It appears they have been inspired by the utterances of the terrified Mexican that Ned tried to interview. All he could say, if you will recall, is ‘el Diablo, el Diablo.’ Which translated to English means ‘the Devil, the Devil.’ The religious fanatics have used this as justification to preach the Second Coming and we have an exclusive interview with one of them, who calls himself ‘Brother Salinger’, right now. Rick, over to you.”

“Thank you Maria, this is Rick Gomez with an exclusive interview. Bro. Salinger, first off, why do you call yourself Bro. Salinger?”

“Because we’re all brothers and sisters in the Lord, are we not?”

“So, why exactly are you claiming recent events are a sign that we are in the Second Coming?”

“The devil has been loosed and soon will come Armageddon.”

“But I thought Satan must be bound for 1000yrs and there will be no evil. Are you saying we’ve already seen that period? ”

“That period has ended with the recent cataclysm. The number must be taken figuratively, not literally. We have seen an epoch when millions of God’s children have accepted Christ in their heart and have been saved. One you have been saved, you can do no evil. The time for repentance is over! The time to gather at the mount of Har Megiddo and rally to your standard bearer is nigh! The final battle between good and evil is upon us, and when it’s over, Judgment Day! Jesus came the first time December 25, 1BC; he will return the second time December 25, AD2025! Mark my words!”

“That is in less than a week. Are you saying that the earth will be destroyed by the end of the year?!”

“The Lord Yeshua has declared it unto me in a night vision.”

“Maria, back to you.”

Jaron and Lara At The Dentist

Yesterday we went on a family trip to the dentist. Dave, Jaron and I were getting our teeth cleaned, and we brought Lara along because I was going to my friend Adria's afterwards and knew I would need to feed Lara by then.
Dave saw the dentist first. Jaron was not happy that Daddy was not where Jaron could get to him, so Jaron opened the waiting room door and went searching. I grabbed Lara and went after him. Jaron found Dave and was watching. The dental assistant went to grab a chair for Jaron to sit in the room with Dave when the dentist started reclining the dental chair which freaked Jaron out. So back into the waiting room Jaron went.
After a little bit, Jaron decided he needed to find Daddy again. This time he watched from the hallway and then he decided that everything needed to be in the hallway too. So Jaron grabbed his blanket and doggy backpack harness and brought them to me (I was in the hallway holding Lara). Then he went back into the waiting room and drug Lara's carseat into the hallway too. Jaron finally decided to go into the room with Dave and then it was my turn to get my teeth cleaned. Dave was getting xrays, so I had both kids going into the exam room.
Jaron would not sit in the chair and watch me, so the dentist had another assistant (I think she was his daughter) watch Jaron while I held Lara on my stomach and had my teeth cleaned. It was very interesting. Lara kept trying to eat my dental cover and grab at the dental tools. She had fun looking at everything and watching my teeth being cleaned too.
While I was getting my xrays, Dave took Jaron in for his examination and took Lara too. Jaron screamed and then Lara cried because Dave put her in her carseat so he could hold Jaron. The dentist let Jaron play with the water, but in the end Jaron would not cooperate, so no exam for Jaron. It was funny while I was getting my xrays. I could hear Lara and Jaron crying, and the assistant asked at one point, "Is that your son or your daughter?" It was Lara at that point.
So we had great fun =) We were the only ones there for most of the time and our dentist is in our ward. That was nice because we did not feel embarrassed by the whole situation. Hopefully we'll have better luck with Jaron next time.

The Cutest Thing Jaron Has Done Yet

I always tell Jaron I love him before we part, weither it's to go outside to check the mail with Daddy or before I go to the store. I especially tell him before he goes to sleep like a million times. A couple of days ago I thought he told me he loved me before he went outside to play at the playground with Daddy (Lara was taking a nap), but I was not sure. Tonight I got the confirmation. As we were saying our goodnights before Jaron went to bed, I kissed Jaron and told him I love him. Then went over to Lara, looked her right in the eyes and said, "I ov ou." Then he hugged her. It was soooo cute, it melted my heart. He can be so sweet at times. He is so affectionate and has been since he was born. He loves to cuddle all of the time! I'm still adjusting to it because I'm just the opposite of that. My mom said I did not even like being hugged when I was a baby. Anyways, that was the cutest thing Jaron has done so far. I'll be sure to remember it for when I need to remind him when he is older =)

Code Blue, volume three

“We have an issue, sir”

“I don’t need any more issues, I need resolutions, lieutenant.”

“A reporter for a local news broadcast was at the wrong place at the right time and was covering it until the signal cut out.”

What’s the status of the reporter?”

“Missing, presumed dead, sir.”

“That is not the type of news I want to hear lieutenant! DOES ANYONE HAVE THE STATUS ON THE DEPLOYMENT TEAMS?!”

“We lost contact as they entered the active zone. We presume no data are going in and none are coming out.”

“We’ve even lost contact with the cleaners?!”

“Wait just a minute, sir; I think we’re picking up a transmission.”

“Put it on the loudspeaker. And I want it in real time.”

“But General Houston, we are mandated to follow Security Protocol Clandestine in all war zone communications…”

“I override it with Encryption Protocol Amazon.”

“Does such a protocol exist?”

“Of course it exists! I wouldn’t be implementing it if it didn’t. It reroutes the transmission through a secure direct line that is used for top secret communications of the most vital nature.”

“How is it initiated, sir?”

“Go over to the terminal and enter in the communication protocol field ‘Amazon’. Then when it asks for an encryption key, enter: SHOUS-078-TX.”