Over And Out

I have a loud voice. Now, I didn't say I had a big mouth. I said I have a loud voice. There is a big difference! Because I am hard of hearing, I know what it's like to miss bits and pieces of conversations. I know what it's like to have to ask someone to repeat themselves more then once. (Just a tip. If someone asks you to repeat yourself, it would also help to repeat it in a louder voice too. This will help greatly!) Because of this, I speak louder than most people out of habit. Sometimes I forget and people are probably wondering, "Why is she talking so loud?" I don't even realize it. (I apologize if you have ever been one of my "victims.") But for the most part, I try to keep it in check. My voice carries for at least two blocks. This I know, because every night I hollar out the back door to Landon that it's time to come home. He might be at the park, down the street playing with the neighbor kids or riding his bike around the block. I never know. (He knows his boundaries, and so far has been very good about staying in them!) So, I call out about 1,277 times and then eventually he will come bounding home.  A couple of nights ago, Tim came home with two little walkie talkies. I asked him what they were for and he said "hunting." I asked him how far away you could hear each other on them, and he said, "About a mile." Big mistake. I snatched those babies out of his hands so quick, he never saw it coming. I told him, "Those are so mine." (Now don't go worrying about Tim. I'll let him borrow them when he goes hunting, being the good wife that I am!) So, now Landon and I have a super fantastic way to communicate!Now, I am not saying that he comes running home as soon as I "radio" him, but we can go back and forth 1,277 times without involving the whole neighborhood! (Sorry about that neighbors.) The first time we tried it, I might have over done it. I couldn't help it. I was so excited to know where he was and what he was doing! When he said to me, "Mom. If you call me one more time,
I am going to go play farther than a mile from here!" I got the hint.
Sorry buddy. It's only because I love you sooooooo much!
Over and out.

Somewhere Between Here And There....

God's Coloring Book!

I wanted to stop and buy ten dozen,

just to make their day!

We had no way of keeping them fresh all weekend,

or you can bet I would have!!

On Golden Pond.

It's O.K. to be different.

To thine ownself be true...

I think the sign says...

"Come on in!!!"

(Click on the picture for a closer view.)

Snap!

Smile!!!

It's fun to get away,

 but it's always good to be back home.



That's A Stupid Idea!

Last night Landon asked me what the "Vote Yes!" meeting was about. I tried to explain it in simple terms, stressing on if it passed, his school might lose things like music, arts and of course teachers. I told him I was going to help get the word out by passing out fliers and hanging up signs. He asked if he could make a sign. I said of course, but I wasn't sure if he really "got it." He went to his room and a short while later he came back with his sign. He got it! I didn't have the heart to correct his spelling as he was so proud of it. Proof right there that we need our "techers"....I mean teachers. I did let him know he didn't have to worry about losing lunch though!

The sign says...

No Thats A Stupid Idea!

We Need Music, Libary, Techers,

Phy. Ed, Computer Room,

Especially

Lunch and to Learn!!!!!

(The picture in the upper right hand corner is the school. )