Random Act of Kindness

Women’s shelters in the U.S. go through thousands of tampons and pads monthly, and, while agencies generally assist with everyday necessities such as toilet paper, diapers, and clothing, this most basic need is often overlooked.  You and I may take our monthly trips down the feminine care aisle for granted, but, for women in shelters, a box of tampons is five dollars they can’t spare. Here’s some good news: you can help us contribute to rectifying this situation by making a virtual donation below!  For each virtual donation, Seventh Generation will send a pack of organic cotton tampons or chlorine-free pads to a shelter in your state.
http://www.tampontification.com/donate.php

 

FW: Fall Classes for Men at THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER

REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED
By Monday, Oct 30, 2007

NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL
OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM.
Class 1
How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays--Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 2
The Toilet Paper Roll--Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.
Class 3
Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub?--Group Practice.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor--Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5
Dinner Dishes--Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
At 7:00 PM
Class 6
Loss Of Identity--Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other.
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM
Class 7
Learning How To Find Things--Starting With Looking In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.
Open Forum.
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.
Class 8
Health Watch--Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 9
Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost--Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Class 10
Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.
Class 11
Learning to Live--Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing.
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, location to be determined
Class 12
How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 13
How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy--Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late.
Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.
Three n ights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 14
The Stove/Oven--What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.

Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issued to the survivors.

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Baby's first nap in his bed

They grow up so fast. I tried again to get Jeff to sleep in his toddler bed. He kept getting out and playing but finally he crawled in by himself and fell asleep. Didn't sleep as long as he usually does but I suppose I am lucky he slept at all.

The other pictures are of the nursery all put together. It has since turned into a toddler room. The crib was gone for good July 2007.

Oswald Blue

After 2 yrs I finally painted Alex's room. He picked out the color when he was 2 1/2. He is now 4 yrs old! He loves it, but boy does it still stink. I wonder if it is because the paint is so old.
Oh well...if you love the color it is Oswald Blue at Lowes Nick Jr collection.

Gangster Baby Addicted to Sweet Tea

Anyone want some ham?

My kids are absolute hams when it comes to pictures. Alex has always been pretty good about posing and listening to the photographer. Jeff was like a baby on crack trying to crawl away every time we put him in a pose. I got such a work out chasing after hime. Alex didn't help much by throwing fake snowballs at him.

Well I guess I should be happy I survived a full year with TWO kids. Thank goodness there is no way I am having any more!

Both Jeff and Alex had their yearly check ups and they are growing just like Guazzo boys.
Alex:
Weight: 45 lbs.
Height: 43 inches (now able to ride most of the rides at Dollywood)

Jeff:
Weight: 23 lbs. 3 oz. (50th percentile)
Height: 31 -3/4 inches (95th percentile)

We are headed to VA for Halloween I hope to post more about that trip when we get back.

Happy Halloween everyone!

KnoxVegas

This weekend we are visiting the "Big City" here in East TN, Knoxville. We went to the zoo yesterday (all day) and had a great time. The boys were well behaved and had a blast seeing elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, bears, and so much more. This was a REAL zoo unlike the few we have seen to date in other parts of the country (Bergen County NJ & Roanoke VA).

We actually came to KnoxVegas for the first of many I think University of TN games. Tony had planned the trip way back to just take Alex to the game and at the last minute one of my MOMS Club buddies told us her DH was going too with Alex's friend Dominic. So it was great that Alex had a buddy all day to hang with. Jeff and Dominic's little brother and his mom, Michelle, went back to our hotel while the boys were at the UT game. We let the kids play a bit after being trapped in strollers all day at the zoo they were happy to get around themselves. Then we went to dinner, big night out at Applebee's. (Sorry Gabe and Steph, I think I am banning them after that meal our server was an IDIOT). After dinner we came back to the hotel and tried to get the babies to sleep after they were wired on sugar and lack of naps, it was not easy.

The boys came home really late but they said it was a great game after all. They were expecting UT to blow out Air Force but they held strong till the end...UT won by 1 point!

We are off to Dollywood today. Since everyone is so tired it will be a quick trip to the kiddie rides and maybe a splash at the "spray ground". I can't wait till it is Christmas in Dollywood, we missed it last year and plan to get there this year!

Have a great week everyone.

Babies and Boogies

Well we have had another busy month. August is finally OVER! Tony traveling to Tulsa, then all of us to NJ, we just got back from Virginia. I am glad it is over for at least a week or two. We are headed off to football travel next week!

In NJ we were able to meet all of the new babies born and spend some time with the babies born last year! Lots of new cousins lately. Then we went to Virginia to celebrate another new baby on his way in a few weeks.

Alex started school on Aug 15th and came home with a nasty infection and got everyone else sick. Jeffrey somehow avoided the worst of it. He has just been super boogery with teething.

I really need to fit this blog into my schedule some way. I just have a hard time finding the time to write with no interruptions.

Anywhoo! I am planning a birthday party for Jeffrey in October some time. We are still working on the date. I wish all of his relatives could come but he has plenty of friends here to attend. It will be a cute baby party.

I think it is feeding time at the zoo and I gotta go feed the monkeys...Ciao!