So what about the blog?

I've thought about the blog several times over the past couple of weeks but just haven't gotten around to posting anything. I've thought about the reasons I chose to join the realm of the bloggers and gave some consideration to why I think it's a good idea to continue to blog. Because I do think it's a good thing. And I will continue to blog. Even if I'm the only one who reads it. It's a great way to keep a written record of what's been going on in my family, a good way to remember important events, thoughts, or moments. And if anyone else decides to read my blog, they'll keep up to date with what's going on with us. I love reading my friends blogs, getting updated on what's going on in their worlds, watching their kids grow up via pics, etc. And I also love the blogs that share recipes or tidbits of wisdom.

So that brings me to the question "what do I want my blog to be?" I'm trying to avoid monotony and repetitiveness. I'm not out to teach anyone anything. I'm not a professional anything so won't share my expertise on any one thing. My blog is going to continue to focus on my family and all things, good and bad, that encompasses. It'll include pics, stories, quotes, recipes, etc.

So, here I go again. Back to blogging, after I go watch a movie with the family....

The funny things kids say...

If you know me at all, you'll know that I love a good joke -- something to induce a big chuckle, or even better a gut-wrenching laughing fit. That said, I'm blessed to have funny people in my life. Todd is quick witted and often has me in tears (laughing, not crying) and Kendon...well, he's a witty one too. Madison loves to tell jokes that often aren't that funny to me, but to her they are HILARIOUS! Watching her laugh at herself makes me laugh.

She has said a couple of things this weekend that have made me chuckle. And whenever I think about them, they still make me chuckle... so here are a couple of conversations that had me laughing:

Scenario: Kendon getting ready for our "date night" and Madison being the fashion consultant:

Madison: "Oh Daddy, it doesn't matter what you wear because you are handsome in everything."
Kendon: "Thanks Madi, ok, what do you think about this?" (pulls out a sweater and jeans that I love).
Madison: "Mmmmm...no. You can definately do better. You look like Grandpa in that."


Scenario: Kristi getting ready for church, Madison taking her time in the shower:

Kristi: "C'mon, Madison, you have to hurry up. We're leaving in half an hour."
Madison: "Oh mom, you know I'm just like elastic."
Kristi: "Huh? What do you mean?"
Madison: "You know, that liquid stuff that moves really, really slow."
Then it dawned on me -- MOLASSES.

Even though not a winner...

... John McCain is a class act. He is a patriot. And even though he did not win the election, he has made an impact on Americans.

With this election, history has been made! The American citizens have elected a man who promises CHANGE... He happens to be the first ever African American President. That is amazing. How far we've come since Martin Luther King Jr.

But Obama has his work cut out for him. And he has made a lot of promises to the American people. He has promised to turn this great country around. In his attempt to succeed and to fulfill his promises, it is my hope that this extreme Partisan, Liberal, Democratic President will not destroy everything this country stands for and upon which it was built.

In the words of McCain at his nomination speech:

Fight for what's right for our country.
Fight for the ideals and character of a free people.
Fight for our children's future.
Fight for justice and opportunity for all.
Stand up to defend our country from its enemies.
Stand up for each other; for beautiful, blessed, bountiful America.
Stand up, stand up, stand up and fight.
Nothing is inevitable here.
We're Americans, and we never give up.
We never quit.
We never hide from history.
We make history.