Eggs a Plenty

This last Tuesday was my 2nd Annual Adults-Only Egg Dyeing Party. We try out new ideas and techniques ... usually determining that they just don't work. The best trick, again this year, is rubber cement. It forms a completely sealed area and rubs right off when done - pretty sweet.

I took some pics of our work - enjoy!

A Small Conversation

Blog: Ugh. What a Thursday. I'm so bored with myself.
Me: Well, hows about we change you out?
Blog: You mean I could get rid of these ugly dots?
Me: Why yes, blog, you can! Try this on for size!

Racecar, Desserts and Maps

I am a palindrome and so is my friend Bob. You can spell my and his names backwards and they're still the same. Other types of palindromes include words like "desserts" that, when put backwards spells "stressed."

Nifty, eh?

Apparently, I should have considered this phenomenon when picking a name for my child. Elliot likely won't be so happy when he's old enough to know that his name spells toille backwards. It is a lovely fabric, yes, but kind of girly for a brute man-child. Sorry pal.

Defamation of Character

Don't listen to his lies! I never banned Fred. Read for yourself here.

Someone is an over-reactor. A sensationalize-er, if you will. Adding drama where there need not be any. Bravely crying out "woe is me!"

And - for once - it isn't me.

Will Anna kick me off again?

Anna recently allowed me back on her blog, after having kicked me off a few months back. So I'll see if I can get myself kicked off again.

Last night we had Nate over for some play time with E-Train. I get so engrossed in watching the two boys play that I usually forget to take any pictures (This time I was able to get some videos). They have such different personalities but play so well its so fun to watch (I call them Bert and Ernie, I'll let you decide who is who). They are quickly turning into little boys and leaving their toddler days behind them, as rock throwing and stick fights were two of their favorite games.

On Wed. night a television show I had been watching all year featured what I (in my self anointed expert opinion) believe to be the most underrated Elton John. I am finding that few people even know this song (insert gasping noise).

Furthermore, I believe that Elton John has been almost marginalized in musical history due to the whimsical nature of some of his songs along with his flamboyant personality. People forget how brilliant the music he and Bernie Taupin made together truly is. And if you don't know who Bernie Taupin is you better have clicked the link.

Soooooooo, for your Friday afternoon boredom relief break, I present 5 minutes of Nate and Elliot accompanied by Sir Elton John. (I have likely been banned again by the time you read this post.)

Blast! He's done it!

As I have eluded to here and here, I knew it was a matter of time.

This morning Elliot called out for Daddy to come get him. Fred walks into his room and opens his window shade. Turns around and Elliot is straddling his crib. He says "out now?" Two seconds later he is hanging off the rail and one more second he's on the ground standing.

Looks up at Fred and says "eat now?" and walks out of his room.