Today Ginny and I started a new adventure--attending a Musikgarten music class called "Bouncing Babies." The class is 30 minutes once a week for the next 14+ weeks. I say plus because there are no classes the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. However, the class will meet 14 times.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect, although I had a slight inkling after attending new parent orientation on Sunday. We had a lot of fun. Ginny is not as much a participant as I am at this point, but she did seem to enjoy the movement and singing. Ginny loves music in general--particularly when I sing to her. Now she is in her own mini-heaven because I'm singing to her for about 30 minutes at a shot.
What fascinated Ginny the most were all the other babies in class. I honestly think I gave birth to an extrovert. She loved all those other faces and that they were about her size. At 5 months old, Ginny was the youngest in class. Most of the other babies were around 8-9 months. By the time the class is done she will almost be 9 months.
Next week, Daddy will get to join us. I'm looking forward to it.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
In Love & Baseball
Friday night, my husband, Ginny, and I were watching the St. Louis Cardinals game on TV. We do this often despite Chris NOT being a Cardinals fan. In fact, we are part of a "mixed" marriage...I'm the Cardinals fan (the best team ever, if you didn't know) and he misguidedly is a fan of the Milwaukee Brewers.
As you might imagine, during baseball season, things can get tense in our house. The tension amped up a bit once we had Ginny. How would we raise her? As a Cardinals fan or a Brewers fan? Not unlike our *"marriage contract", we decided to compromise. We decided to raise her as both until she can make up her own mind. (Of course, she will be a Cards fan like her mommy. LOL)
Well, back to Friday...Chris decided to use the laptop while we were watching the game. I was curious and finally, after waiting for a bit, I asked what he was up to. He decided that since the temps were supposed to be nice and cool on Labor Day, that he would look into the cost of tickets for the Cardinals/Brewers game at Busch Stadium. Luckily, he found great seats (lower deck, 3rd base side) for a great price ($19 each). The decision was made to go to the game.
We had a blast! Despite the Cardinals losing (boo Brewers...lol), it was a wonderful day! It was sunny and 72. Ginny was in a great mood and seemed to be having fun!
As you might imagine, during baseball season, things can get tense in our house. The tension amped up a bit once we had Ginny. How would we raise her? As a Cardinals fan or a Brewers fan? Not unlike our *"marriage contract", we decided to compromise. We decided to raise her as both until she can make up her own mind. (Of course, she will be a Cards fan like her mommy. LOL)
Well, back to Friday...Chris decided to use the laptop while we were watching the game. I was curious and finally, after waiting for a bit, I asked what he was up to. He decided that since the temps were supposed to be nice and cool on Labor Day, that he would look into the cost of tickets for the Cardinals/Brewers game at Busch Stadium. Luckily, he found great seats (lower deck, 3rd base side) for a great price ($19 each). The decision was made to go to the game.
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| The view from our seats! |
We had a blast! Despite the Cardinals losing (boo Brewers...lol), it was a wonderful day! It was sunny and 72. Ginny was in a great mood and seemed to be having fun!
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| Ginny enjoying herself! |
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| Ginny & I |
Ginny enjoyed the game so much that she even fell asleep! We hope that she learns to appreciate baseball as much as we do--no matter what team she supports (of course, she will be a Cardinals fan).
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| Chris holding a sleeping Ginny at the game! |
**"Marriage Contract: Let me briefly explain our marriage contract. I am a Cardinals fan while Chris is a Brewers fan (poor soul) and there was no changing for either of us. However, he had no commitment to college teams and I am not a football fan. So, we agreed on the following: Chris will support the KU Jayhawks in college sports while I will support the Green Bay Packers in the NFL. It works for us! :)
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Dis-Connected
I hate cell phones!!
Now, no fainting or falling over in shock. Most people may do a double take on that 1st sentence. They will be thinking, "How can someone hate cell phones? They are the BEST invention ever.
To me, cell phones are one of the worst inventions ever. Let me try and explain my thinking.
1. I love being disconnected. One thing I love to do is go for a drive and be unreachable for a couple of hours. Unlike the rest of the world, I don't feel the need to be in constant contact with people. In fact, I enjoy being truly alone with no interruptions.
Oh, and this is why I like having a land line at home. I give my land line # to doctors, businesses, etc. I never give my cell phone to those people. The last thing I want to deal with when I'm out and about is someone scheduling a lawn treatment. Some things can wait.
2. I am NOT a phone person. In fact, I really do not enjoy talking on the phone. The only time I came close to being a phone person was when I was in an LDR with my now-husband. Otherwise, no phone for me. My good friends and family know this about me. Luckily, they get it and still love me. I prefer talking with people in person so that I can see all the nonverbals.
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The only reason I got a cell phone in the first place was due to pressure from my family (they were concerned about me driving from Murfreesboro, TN to see them in Jax, FL) and due to work. At the time, I worked in residence life for MTSU and had a beeper. Having a cell phone made it more convenient for me to return pages.
Now it is 11 years later, and I still can't stand cell phones or the idea of them. Why do people feel the need to be constantly reachable? Heck, it is so bad that people are not able to drive for 15 minutes without talking on a cell or go to dinner or a movie. Do they really believe that everything needs to be dealt with now? I don't get it. It makes you wonder how we survived in the 70s, 80s, and most of the 90s without them.
I do like one feature of my phone...texting! But, beyond that, I would be happy if I never carried one again; however, my husband wouldn't like it if I did that. Sigh.
Now, no fainting or falling over in shock. Most people may do a double take on that 1st sentence. They will be thinking, "How can someone hate cell phones? They are the BEST invention ever.
To me, cell phones are one of the worst inventions ever. Let me try and explain my thinking.
1. I love being disconnected. One thing I love to do is go for a drive and be unreachable for a couple of hours. Unlike the rest of the world, I don't feel the need to be in constant contact with people. In fact, I enjoy being truly alone with no interruptions.
Oh, and this is why I like having a land line at home. I give my land line # to doctors, businesses, etc. I never give my cell phone to those people. The last thing I want to deal with when I'm out and about is someone scheduling a lawn treatment. Some things can wait.
2. I am NOT a phone person. In fact, I really do not enjoy talking on the phone. The only time I came close to being a phone person was when I was in an LDR with my now-husband. Otherwise, no phone for me. My good friends and family know this about me. Luckily, they get it and still love me. I prefer talking with people in person so that I can see all the nonverbals.
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The only reason I got a cell phone in the first place was due to pressure from my family (they were concerned about me driving from Murfreesboro, TN to see them in Jax, FL) and due to work. At the time, I worked in residence life for MTSU and had a beeper. Having a cell phone made it more convenient for me to return pages.
Now it is 11 years later, and I still can't stand cell phones or the idea of them. Why do people feel the need to be constantly reachable? Heck, it is so bad that people are not able to drive for 15 minutes without talking on a cell or go to dinner or a movie. Do they really believe that everything needs to be dealt with now? I don't get it. It makes you wonder how we survived in the 70s, 80s, and most of the 90s without them.
I do like one feature of my phone...texting! But, beyond that, I would be happy if I never carried one again; however, my husband wouldn't like it if I did that. Sigh.
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