I don't know about you, but I've always heard about how a woman's nose is on overdrive when pregnant. I do recall it being a little stronger when pregnant with the kids, but it didn't seem as much like it was actually stronger, I just had more of an aversion to certain smells.
This weekend I discovered what they really meant.
Yesturday my daughter had an 'accident' in the bathroom. She almost made it to the potty, but somehow didn't quite get there in time. My husband cleaned up the mess (yay!) as I was downstairs at the time. Came down with the bath matt and a towel, looking less than pleased. But, he took care of it.
During the night, as per usual, I had to visit the 'ladies room'. My goodness, but what a strange smell there was! I remembered the evening's escapade and decided that the incident must be the cause. This morning I washed everything up really well... and was happy to note it smelled a little less... gross. However... I went back in to shower and smelled it yet again. Now I hadn't a clue what was going on... until I stepped into the tub...
...And I saw the new shower head my husband just installed Saturday afternoon.
You know, the new plastic smell? It is usually not so strong that you'd notice it unless you put it right to your nose... but this smell permeated the entire bathroom for me. I'm just so glad I know what it is now (and that it isn't what I first thought it was, haha).
Anybody have any silly stories to share?
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Intolerance and Bigotry?
I know that this post will probably cause some issues with some people. I'm honestly very upset about the whole deal myself. So, if you have a strong stance one way or another with the redefinition of marriage which may lead you to attack anyone who's stance differs from yours, be warned.
I will not necessarily discuss my own view on the subject here. This post is not about the redefinition of marriage in itself, or what my stance is. This is about the claimed bigotry of a certain restaurant chain.
I've never really heard about Chick-fil-A until the recent developments that have been all over facebook, the internet, and so on. I don't watch the news, I don't get overly involved in debates, it's all just so pointless to me. However, this whole deal with this restaurant and the views of the owner and founder has really gotten my goat. It was reported that he stated he supported the traditional view of marriage. I read a little on it, and I suppose I can see how some people might get upset with what he said, but still... he stated his opinion. He supports the biblical family, the traditional view of marriage.
This does not mean he hates homosexuals.
The backlash that his statement has caused makes me rather upset. Sure, I understand that others will have an opposing view to his statement. I can see that. After all, the redefinition of marriage really started to come out about 10 years ago, there are bound to be a number of people on either side of the fence, not to mention those who are just going to be on the fence, not caring either way. But the backlash! The comments and attacks about him, his 'bigoted comment' or him hating homosexuals... I just don't understand it at all.
We are each entitled to our own opinions. You have yours, I have mine. To publically state your opinion is to practically expect a backlash, and that is fine. The support this company has gotten over this on Wednesday is amazing, and just leads me to believe that God is with this company (I read up on them a bit, and the fact that they base their business on biblical views and donate a percentage of their proceeds to various charities makes me wish I could support them in some way as there are not many businesses that do so). The backlash that is supposed to come on Friday... well... I'm not impressed. If you dislike their views and want to boycott, fine. I can understand that. But to publically show your distaste for the company's view in this way is... well... kinda making me wonder why you are taking it so very personally. (I'm kind of afraid of how this will go. If it's just 'kissing' than whatever, no big deal, but I'm afraid of what it might turn into in order to make it more of a spectacle. Many protests go that way, the breastfeeding issues come to mind... however it may be nothing).
What about the tolerance you claim everyone should have? Where is your tolerance of these views? Why must you protest in the way that you are? Showing the company support by visiting their restaurant on a specific day, is in my opinion, no different than going to DQ on Miracle Treat day (especially since they donate a percentage of all proceeds to charity). No backlash on that one. If you want to boycot on the basis of differing opinions, great. Go for it! Make a boycott day or whatever. But the kissing thing?
Why is the homosexual issue such a sore spot? People will disagree. This is how it is going to be. So why does this particular group (and not necessarily all of them, I'm sure some find this whole thing equally preposterous and wish they'd leave well enough alone) feel so offended by a person who obviously holds to Biblical values stating he supports traditional marriage? What's the big deal? Why all the hype? And I know I'll probably have people saying 'well, you are adding to the hype by posting this blog' and that's fine. This is my blog. Nobody is forced to read it. I am not sticking it in anyone's face. I am not forcing my views and opinions on anyone. And while I sit here and see this whole thing about a restaurant who has stated numerous times that they base their business on biblical values get verbally attacked from mayors, politicians, social media, and the common man, I think it's stupid. All over one part of their biblical stance on family and marriage.
Sigh.
This is not a new issue. It seems that anyone who supports traditional marriage as one man and one woman immediately gets hit with a load of negative comments, called homophobes or haters, bigots, and it goes on (at least publically, on the news, etc... it's made into a huge deal). The second anyone is in the public eye, you can bet they will be asked their stance on marriage, and you can bet that if they say anything about supporting traditional marriage, they will be attacked. Yet, how dare anyone attack someone who supports same sex marriage! I'm sure there are 'idiots' on either side, attacking someone based on their belief. I think it's ridiculous. I think they need to take a good long look in the mirror and have a humbling experience about what they are doing.
Again, I am not attacking any view. I am not attacking people's opinions. I am just fed up with those that go ahead and attack the people whose opinion differs from theirs. These people are not saying they disagree with them... they are attacking them as a person.
bigot: noun
a person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief, or opinion.
intolerant: adj
1. lacking respect for practices and beliefs other than one's own
respect: noun (I am only using the definition that fits the use in the previous definition)
4. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the elderly.
The owner/founder of Chick-fil-A has not shown any disrespect to the homosexual community (in my opinion) by voicing his opinion on traditional marriage. He serves them if they come to his restaurant, he treats them as anyone else that graces his doorway... the problem many have with him is that he believes in the traditional marriage as is outlined in his Bible, by God, as a part of his 'religious belief', and some have escalated that into a personal vendetta against the company as a whole.
So, I have to wonder... who is being bigoted in this situation?
Anybody else think that perhaps the whole 'blogosphere' and 'social networking/media' sometimes has a larger role to play in all this than we may realize? At least there's many good stories out there to offset the negative ones. Sigh (again).
I will not necessarily discuss my own view on the subject here. This post is not about the redefinition of marriage in itself, or what my stance is. This is about the claimed bigotry of a certain restaurant chain.
I've never really heard about Chick-fil-A until the recent developments that have been all over facebook, the internet, and so on. I don't watch the news, I don't get overly involved in debates, it's all just so pointless to me. However, this whole deal with this restaurant and the views of the owner and founder has really gotten my goat. It was reported that he stated he supported the traditional view of marriage. I read a little on it, and I suppose I can see how some people might get upset with what he said, but still... he stated his opinion. He supports the biblical family, the traditional view of marriage.
This does not mean he hates homosexuals.
The backlash that his statement has caused makes me rather upset. Sure, I understand that others will have an opposing view to his statement. I can see that. After all, the redefinition of marriage really started to come out about 10 years ago, there are bound to be a number of people on either side of the fence, not to mention those who are just going to be on the fence, not caring either way. But the backlash! The comments and attacks about him, his 'bigoted comment' or him hating homosexuals... I just don't understand it at all.
We are each entitled to our own opinions. You have yours, I have mine. To publically state your opinion is to practically expect a backlash, and that is fine. The support this company has gotten over this on Wednesday is amazing, and just leads me to believe that God is with this company (I read up on them a bit, and the fact that they base their business on biblical views and donate a percentage of their proceeds to various charities makes me wish I could support them in some way as there are not many businesses that do so). The backlash that is supposed to come on Friday... well... I'm not impressed. If you dislike their views and want to boycott, fine. I can understand that. But to publically show your distaste for the company's view in this way is... well... kinda making me wonder why you are taking it so very personally. (I'm kind of afraid of how this will go. If it's just 'kissing' than whatever, no big deal, but I'm afraid of what it might turn into in order to make it more of a spectacle. Many protests go that way, the breastfeeding issues come to mind... however it may be nothing).
What about the tolerance you claim everyone should have? Where is your tolerance of these views? Why must you protest in the way that you are? Showing the company support by visiting their restaurant on a specific day, is in my opinion, no different than going to DQ on Miracle Treat day (especially since they donate a percentage of all proceeds to charity). No backlash on that one. If you want to boycot on the basis of differing opinions, great. Go for it! Make a boycott day or whatever. But the kissing thing?
Why is the homosexual issue such a sore spot? People will disagree. This is how it is going to be. So why does this particular group (and not necessarily all of them, I'm sure some find this whole thing equally preposterous and wish they'd leave well enough alone) feel so offended by a person who obviously holds to Biblical values stating he supports traditional marriage? What's the big deal? Why all the hype? And I know I'll probably have people saying 'well, you are adding to the hype by posting this blog' and that's fine. This is my blog. Nobody is forced to read it. I am not sticking it in anyone's face. I am not forcing my views and opinions on anyone. And while I sit here and see this whole thing about a restaurant who has stated numerous times that they base their business on biblical values get verbally attacked from mayors, politicians, social media, and the common man, I think it's stupid. All over one part of their biblical stance on family and marriage.
Sigh.
This is not a new issue. It seems that anyone who supports traditional marriage as one man and one woman immediately gets hit with a load of negative comments, called homophobes or haters, bigots, and it goes on (at least publically, on the news, etc... it's made into a huge deal). The second anyone is in the public eye, you can bet they will be asked their stance on marriage, and you can bet that if they say anything about supporting traditional marriage, they will be attacked. Yet, how dare anyone attack someone who supports same sex marriage! I'm sure there are 'idiots' on either side, attacking someone based on their belief. I think it's ridiculous. I think they need to take a good long look in the mirror and have a humbling experience about what they are doing.
Again, I am not attacking any view. I am not attacking people's opinions. I am just fed up with those that go ahead and attack the people whose opinion differs from theirs. These people are not saying they disagree with them... they are attacking them as a person.
bigot: noun
a person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief, or opinion.
intolerant: adj
1. lacking respect for practices and beliefs other than one's own
respect: noun (I am only using the definition that fits the use in the previous definition)
4. deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the elderly.
The owner/founder of Chick-fil-A has not shown any disrespect to the homosexual community (in my opinion) by voicing his opinion on traditional marriage. He serves them if they come to his restaurant, he treats them as anyone else that graces his doorway... the problem many have with him is that he believes in the traditional marriage as is outlined in his Bible, by God, as a part of his 'religious belief', and some have escalated that into a personal vendetta against the company as a whole.
So, I have to wonder... who is being bigoted in this situation?
Anybody else think that perhaps the whole 'blogosphere' and 'social networking/media' sometimes has a larger role to play in all this than we may realize? At least there's many good stories out there to offset the negative ones. Sigh (again).
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Some News
Most of my friends and family know this by now... but here's the news anyway...
I'm pregnant!
Right now I'm only 10 weeks, but here's the preggo shot since my belly is showing already.
I'm pregnant!
Right now I'm only 10 weeks, but here's the preggo shot since my belly is showing already.
I can hardly believe how much I'm showing! I had a flat tummy in May prior to getting pregnant, and it was almost immediately apparent. At 3 weeks my symptoms started, I tested at 4 1/2 weeks, and I had people saying they had figured it out already (mainly my inlaws who live next door). I've been sleeping about anywhere I lay down (floor, couch, chair, kids bed...) and I'm having a hard time getting things finished. My house... ah my poor house... tis neglected. I get the basics done... you know, vacuuming, laundry, cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen... but my fridge, while tidy, hasn't been properly cleaned in over a month (used to do so weekly), I haven't mopped in a while (ugh... and I need to...), and dusting... please don't run your fingers on anything, lol. No, it's not too bad, i dusted some stuff last week. My office almost needs it twice a week though somehow. It's bad in there. The kids thankfully clean up their toys themselves (I would be in a hurricane of toy mess otherwise) and my husband has been helping make meals when I can't handle it. This morning was tough... I got up and was wanting to go right back to bed. I tried to take down my one curtain (got some new ones from my inlaws and I wanted to see how they'd look in the livingroom) but after switching one curtain, I didn't like it, and I couldn't do much but sit down and catch my breath. Seriously. That is crazy. My exercising has gone out the window. I just can't believe how hard things are right now.
As for food... I'm making different things now as I have noticed that the 'same old' is making me nautious. I need to try different things with my ingrediants to be able to eat them. It's been working, and I'm eating a little more nutritiously this last week than I did a few weeks ago (seriously, all we were eating was sandwiches and tomato soup cause I couldn't handle making anything more than that).
I do have one thing... in one week I will be visiting my doctor and hopefully will hear the heartbeat (my uterus is flipped back again, like it has been for all my other pregs, which means it's a bit tougher to hear the heartbeat until later, or even get proper ultrasound). My tummy feels like it's higher than it has been for either pregnancy. My uterus usually stays pretty low. I've tried finding the fundal height for myself, but unfortunately I am having no luck figuring out what is what... so I will rely on my doctor. I have been wondering since we found out we were expecting if it is going to be one or two. Didn't have that question with the others, and the only reason I haven't pushed it from my mind completely is that I found out about a friend who didn't have twins in her family, and had twins herself. I have twins in my dad's side, my husband has twins in his family (I know, that doesn't count for me) but for some reason I have this niggling... that I won't be able to confirm for sure one way or the other until week 20. And not only that, but I have to find another doctor as mine is sadly leaving the 'baby catching business'. He said I could stay with him and just have the doc on call, but if my niggles are correct, that puts me in a higher risk category, and I should have an actual obgyn. I have one in mind... I just need to place some calls.
My goodness... I can't wait until some of these symptoms wear off.
I hope everyone has a great week!
Friday, June 22, 2012
Blogging Blues - And A Confession
Ugh. I wanted to blog. Really, I did. I even wrote two blog posts. But both of them sounded so... ugh. Depressing? Not something anyone would really want to read anyway... so I deleted them. Plus, with all the interruptions, they didn't seem to make much sense anyway. ;)
Maybe I should try again? On a lighter note? Ahem...
Confession: Sometimes I want to be nothing for a day.
You saw it here first! Nothing. I want to be NOTHING for one day. Not have any responsibilities, not have to clean up the baby powder sprinkled all over the change table, change poopy diapers, launder clothes that the cat pooped/puked all over, or mow lawn. Not need to bake or cook or clean the house. Not have to do dishes or fix boo boos or break up fights over toys I'd love to smash with a hammer (make sure you read that in Emperor's-New-Groove-Yzma's voice. Haven't seen that movie? Watch it! It will make you laugh!). Absolutely nothing. For one day.
But I also know one thing. It would probably only be midway through that one day and I would miss it. I would remember all the blessings and wonderful things that I forget in the midst of prying my daughter's hair out of my son's fist, or searching for that silly toy once again only to find it went into the floor register. I would remember the hugs, the 'I love you's, the dances, the kisses, and the smiles. And I'd miss it.
But right now, I'd still like to be nothing... maybe only for an hour or two.
Maybe I should try again? On a lighter note? Ahem...
Confession: Sometimes I want to be nothing for a day.
You saw it here first! Nothing. I want to be NOTHING for one day. Not have any responsibilities, not have to clean up the baby powder sprinkled all over the change table, change poopy diapers, launder clothes that the cat pooped/puked all over, or mow lawn. Not need to bake or cook or clean the house. Not have to do dishes or fix boo boos or break up fights over toys I'd love to smash with a hammer (make sure you read that in Emperor's-New-Groove-Yzma's voice. Haven't seen that movie? Watch it! It will make you laugh!). Absolutely nothing. For one day.
But I also know one thing. It would probably only be midway through that one day and I would miss it. I would remember all the blessings and wonderful things that I forget in the midst of prying my daughter's hair out of my son's fist, or searching for that silly toy once again only to find it went into the floor register. I would remember the hugs, the 'I love you's, the dances, the kisses, and the smiles. And I'd miss it.
But right now, I'd still like to be nothing... maybe only for an hour or two.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
101 update - it's been a long time
I haven't posted in forever!
I just decided to look over my 101 list and man... I haven't done anything in ages. I'll give it a quick summary as to what I've 'done' without realizing it.
Environment3. take a nature hike and make educational for kiddos - I really want to do this sometime soon. We were going to go to a local park for mother's day, but there happened to be a fire in the area so that was postponed indefinetly.
4. change our furnace from oil to electric - we've actually been talking about this. Along with me planning out our 'new' basement. Which is a much cheaper and easier endeavor than I first tried to make it. Open concept basement... yee haw!
Family/Relationship
6. Celebrate five strange holidays (white day, pancake day, etc) - You know, we've done some of these but I cannot remember them all! I know we recently did 'national slurpee day' by getting a free slurpee from 7 11, and the kids had their own. They were thrilled (and it was just enough for us). I also participated in 'National Spa Week' by making a spa day at home for myself after putting the kids to bed.
10. make plans to have a family day twice/month for one year (/24) - oi... we have so much going on that Im not sure how this one is working out. We do something as a family regularly now. I'm not sure how to track this (except maybe looking at the WIR's I'm doing to see what we've done and when)
15. go to five local fairs (3/5) - just did #3 last weekend, June 2nd. It was just me and the kids though as hubby was on the field all day.
17. have a night at home where we explore other cultures (food, map, activity, etc) (2/3) Did Italy earlier in the year. :) It was fun! Also did China for the Chinese New Year!
Farm/Business
27. Write/publish 3rd book - Sigh. I need motivation on this one. I'm currently putting book one up on deviantart and hoping for inspiring comments to get me going on this. So far nothing.
Financial
34. Save up $10 for each item I complete on this list - frustration on this. I have an account I wanted to use for this. It already had a fair amount in it, and I was going to update it as necessary. I cannot access it online. It shows me the amount in there, but won't let me put more money in. I'm going to HAVE to get my butt in gear and find out what is going on.
36. Place at least $10,000 into TFSA’s - about halfway there...
Health/Fitness
DONE!!! 53. Try 20 new recipes (20/20) - I know I did 3 new recipes for the Chinese day, and another 4 for Italy day... so this is DONE.
Hobbies
58. Catch up on scrapbooking (digital) - slowly... very slowly... haven't been much into scrapbooking lately.
63. Do a ‘week in review’ scrapbook for one year (at least) and print it - I have it done and have continued into 2012 but I have yet to print it.
64. Try to finish cross stitch - I'm never going to do this. I should just sell it.
House/Home
DONE!!! 67. Redo living room (couches, etc) - well... I think we did this one! Bought new couches a number of months ago (I cannot remember when exactly) and they look great! It's not perfect, but it is so much nicer than before!
68. Renovate basement - I'm in the planning stages right now...
69. Build another bedroom - another plan in the planning stage. It will be a while before these come to fruition.
72. Build a sandbox/play area for kids - oi, I really want a sandbox for them. Everything else is coming along! Swings (thanks Kim!), a playhouse, toys in a bin...
DONE!!! 73. Put up 10 picture frames/wall art - I put 3 frames in our room, one in the kids room, one in the hall, two candle sconces in the entrance, two decorative 'shelf' candle holders in our room, and our shelf in the diningroom... which holds wall art. I'd say I've done this... now to print the photos and put them in the frames (I hung them so they remind me, but I haven't done it yet. Figures).
Organizing
80. Purge old toys that aren’t played with (remove at least 25lbs of toys from house 7/25) - I have boxes of stuff in my basement ready to go... they just haven't left the house yet so I can't count them.
DONE!!! 82. Create an organizational system in my wardrobe unit for crafts/scrapbooking - I did this! Why haven't I marked this as done? Man, it's been ages. I did this back in 2011. I'll have to look up when.
Spiritual
DONE!!! 86. buy a new devotional and use it - got one for Christmas from my sister and have been through the entire thing. Back in February already.
87. start reading a Bible verse at the table at suppertime (maybe find a ‘daily bread’ or something small we can do as a family) - found some verses to use. Now to print them and make a jar to pull them out of.
So... I've actually been doing things! Wow! Now to update the actual list so I don't forget again and lose it all, haha. Too bad I haven't been keeping on top of this. I have no actual dates for stuff. :(
I just decided to look over my 101 list and man... I haven't done anything in ages. I'll give it a quick summary as to what I've 'done' without realizing it.
Environment3. take a nature hike and make educational for kiddos - I really want to do this sometime soon. We were going to go to a local park for mother's day, but there happened to be a fire in the area so that was postponed indefinetly.
4. change our furnace from oil to electric - we've actually been talking about this. Along with me planning out our 'new' basement. Which is a much cheaper and easier endeavor than I first tried to make it. Open concept basement... yee haw!
Family/Relationship
6. Celebrate five strange holidays (white day, pancake day, etc) - You know, we've done some of these but I cannot remember them all! I know we recently did 'national slurpee day' by getting a free slurpee from 7 11, and the kids had their own. They were thrilled (and it was just enough for us). I also participated in 'National Spa Week' by making a spa day at home for myself after putting the kids to bed.
10. make plans to have a family day twice/month for one year (/24) - oi... we have so much going on that Im not sure how this one is working out. We do something as a family regularly now. I'm not sure how to track this (except maybe looking at the WIR's I'm doing to see what we've done and when)
15. go to five local fairs (3/5) - just did #3 last weekend, June 2nd. It was just me and the kids though as hubby was on the field all day.
17. have a night at home where we explore other cultures (food, map, activity, etc) (2/3) Did Italy earlier in the year. :) It was fun! Also did China for the Chinese New Year!
Farm/Business
27. Write/publish 3rd book - Sigh. I need motivation on this one. I'm currently putting book one up on deviantart and hoping for inspiring comments to get me going on this. So far nothing.
Financial
34. Save up $10 for each item I complete on this list - frustration on this. I have an account I wanted to use for this. It already had a fair amount in it, and I was going to update it as necessary. I cannot access it online. It shows me the amount in there, but won't let me put more money in. I'm going to HAVE to get my butt in gear and find out what is going on.
36. Place at least $10,000 into TFSA’s - about halfway there...
Health/Fitness
DONE!!! 53. Try 20 new recipes (20/20) - I know I did 3 new recipes for the Chinese day, and another 4 for Italy day... so this is DONE.
Hobbies
58. Catch up on scrapbooking (digital) - slowly... very slowly... haven't been much into scrapbooking lately.
63. Do a ‘week in review’ scrapbook for one year (at least) and print it - I have it done and have continued into 2012 but I have yet to print it.
64. Try to finish cross stitch - I'm never going to do this. I should just sell it.
House/Home
DONE!!! 67. Redo living room (couches, etc) - well... I think we did this one! Bought new couches a number of months ago (I cannot remember when exactly) and they look great! It's not perfect, but it is so much nicer than before!
68. Renovate basement - I'm in the planning stages right now...
69. Build another bedroom - another plan in the planning stage. It will be a while before these come to fruition.
72. Build a sandbox/play area for kids - oi, I really want a sandbox for them. Everything else is coming along! Swings (thanks Kim!), a playhouse, toys in a bin...
DONE!!! 73. Put up 10 picture frames/wall art - I put 3 frames in our room, one in the kids room, one in the hall, two candle sconces in the entrance, two decorative 'shelf' candle holders in our room, and our shelf in the diningroom... which holds wall art. I'd say I've done this... now to print the photos and put them in the frames (I hung them so they remind me, but I haven't done it yet. Figures).
Organizing
80. Purge old toys that aren’t played with (remove at least 25lbs of toys from house 7/25) - I have boxes of stuff in my basement ready to go... they just haven't left the house yet so I can't count them.
DONE!!! 82. Create an organizational system in my wardrobe unit for crafts/scrapbooking - I did this! Why haven't I marked this as done? Man, it's been ages. I did this back in 2011. I'll have to look up when.
Spiritual
DONE!!! 86. buy a new devotional and use it - got one for Christmas from my sister and have been through the entire thing. Back in February already.
87. start reading a Bible verse at the table at suppertime (maybe find a ‘daily bread’ or something small we can do as a family) - found some verses to use. Now to print them and make a jar to pull them out of.
So... I've actually been doing things! Wow! Now to update the actual list so I don't forget again and lose it all, haha. Too bad I haven't been keeping on top of this. I have no actual dates for stuff. :(
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