We got our bowling balls drilled, but the place was so busy there were no free lanes. So we didn't get to bowl tonight. Emma was bummed. But we'll go bowling soon, and then I'll post the photos.
My bowling ball is awesome, by the way. It's swirly blue and purple, and it's super glittery. Super pretty. That is all.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Bowled over
This may sound nerdy, but I'm super excited to go bowling tonight.
Two years ago, my parents bought me a new bowling ball and bowling shoes for my birthday. Sounds like I'm a pretty serious bowler, huh? Here's my response to that: Two years later, I still have yet to have my bowling ball drilled so I can actually use it. And I've used the shoes for bowling (with a lane ball) maybe 3 times. Yeah, I'm a pro.
But that ends today. Chris got a new ball from his parents for Christmas, so he and I are both getting our bowling balls drilled tonight. After we get them drilled, we're going to bowl a few games.
Emma will get to bowl, too. She says now that she's 5 she can bowl like Daddy. She doesn't have to use the ramp thing like when she was 4. She also does an impression of how Chris bowls, putting one leg behind the other and to the side as she imitates him rolling the ball down the lane. It's the cutest.
I'll take some photos tonight of the bowling fun and post them soon.
Two years ago, my parents bought me a new bowling ball and bowling shoes for my birthday. Sounds like I'm a pretty serious bowler, huh? Here's my response to that: Two years later, I still have yet to have my bowling ball drilled so I can actually use it. And I've used the shoes for bowling (with a lane ball) maybe 3 times. Yeah, I'm a pro.
But that ends today. Chris got a new ball from his parents for Christmas, so he and I are both getting our bowling balls drilled tonight. After we get them drilled, we're going to bowl a few games.
Emma will get to bowl, too. She says now that she's 5 she can bowl like Daddy. She doesn't have to use the ramp thing like when she was 4. She also does an impression of how Chris bowls, putting one leg behind the other and to the side as she imitates him rolling the ball down the lane. It's the cutest.
I'll take some photos tonight of the bowling fun and post them soon.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Sick and tired
It's been an interesting past few days around the Heacock household. Well, make that past week. Chris had the stomach flu for several days. Then Emma had a fever. Then I got the stomach flu, too (luckily, I only had the 24-hour kind).
Emma's fever never went away, so I took her to the pediatrician's office this morning. Turns out she has strep throat. At least now we know and she's on medication.
Does that look like a sick child? She may be a little pallid, but otherwise she looks fine. She acts fine, too. I know when I get strep throat (which I still do, as I still have my tonsils), I never feel like playing or wanting to do anything. Emma is the complete opposite. It's crazy how bubbly and lively she is, even when she's sick. In the waiting room at the doctor's office this morning, she was the one who was playing with the toys and walking around the room, following the toy train that goes around and around the ceiling.
I wish I had the resilience and buoyancy of a child. Then I wouldn't be so sick and tired.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Snow
There's nothing quite as lovely as a fresh blanket of undisturbed snow. And who doesn't love seeing a cute snowman waving at you from someone's yard?
A few issues I have with snow, though...
It ruins plans. Emma loves school, but all these 2-hour delays and snow days have caused her school to be cancelled several times already this year. She won't get to go tomorrow ~ the day her awesome teacher was going to let the kids finger paint with pudding. That was the first thing she told me on Wednesday when I picked her up from school.
Snow also makes it very difficult for me to get out of the house. Our driveway is a big hill, with our garage at the bottom and the street at the top. I've gotten stuck in my driveway before, and it was not fun. Emma didn't like it much, either. At least now I know how to turn off Traction Control in my car and have a chance at getting out.
People drive like idiots when it snows. Either they think they're invincible because they have 4-wheel drive and go way too fast or they crawl along at a snail's pace, braking every few seconds or so just in case. Both sets of people frustrate me.
And how gross is it when the pretty white snow gets all slushy and gray and dirty? And the disgusting film that coats your vehicle after driving around in the salted/sanded streets? Yuck.
Even though, as I get older, I get more annoyed with snow than excited about it, it's still fun to watch Emma enjoy it:
And that's what counts.
A few issues I have with snow, though...
It ruins plans. Emma loves school, but all these 2-hour delays and snow days have caused her school to be cancelled several times already this year. She won't get to go tomorrow ~ the day her awesome teacher was going to let the kids finger paint with pudding. That was the first thing she told me on Wednesday when I picked her up from school.
Snow also makes it very difficult for me to get out of the house. Our driveway is a big hill, with our garage at the bottom and the street at the top. I've gotten stuck in my driveway before, and it was not fun. Emma didn't like it much, either. At least now I know how to turn off Traction Control in my car and have a chance at getting out.
People drive like idiots when it snows. Either they think they're invincible because they have 4-wheel drive and go way too fast or they crawl along at a snail's pace, braking every few seconds or so just in case. Both sets of people frustrate me.
And how gross is it when the pretty white snow gets all slushy and gray and dirty? And the disgusting film that coats your vehicle after driving around in the salted/sanded streets? Yuck.
Even though, as I get older, I get more annoyed with snow than excited about it, it's still fun to watch Emma enjoy it:
And that's what counts.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
91 years
Today is my grandpa's 91st birthday. Isn't that amazing?? Emma and I went with my mom and dad to Mooresville to have dinner with my grandma and grandpa. Got some priceless photos taken with Papaw.
Aren't those great? He looks pretty darn good for 91, don't you think?
Papaw Maurice is having hip replacement surgery on the 25th. We'd all appreciate your prayers for him, as it's probably going to be a bit rough on him during his recovery.
I am so lucky to have Papaw Maurice in my life. He is a godly, wise, sweet man - and he's a great grandpa.
Aren't those great? He looks pretty darn good for 91, don't you think?
Papaw Maurice is having hip replacement surgery on the 25th. We'd all appreciate your prayers for him, as it's probably going to be a bit rough on him during his recovery.
I am so lucky to have Papaw Maurice in my life. He is a godly, wise, sweet man - and he's a great grandpa.
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