Strange Memories

Here's how my brain just worked:

1) Saw a posting for an event called "Scribble Cookies" (children's art class at the De Pere Community Center)
2) Remembered the first time I used a "Paint"-type program on a computer. I think I was 7. It was winter and I was at Notre Dame elementary school, which I never attended!??
3) I was watching Mr. Belvedere the first time my legs ever fell asleep.
4) In the summer, I was playing under the willow tree in the front yard and then went inside to watch The Cosby Show before bed. I remember having a Jell-O pop while I watched it. (I'm sure it's not a coincidence that Bill Cosby advertised them! - They were SOOO good!!)
5) I better take the dog out and head back to work.

Our brains must hold pieces of information together through some type of common bond, so I'm guessing all of these events happened in the same year of my life. How strange.

Ah yes, another Tuesday.

When I have a day that's not so great, I like to focus on the things that made me smile...

*This morning, Riley was playing with a plastic-wrapped toothpick. I took it away. About 15 minutes later, Riley was playing with a plastic-wrapped toothpick. I took it away. I sent a text to John asking if he knew where these toothpicks were coming from. He said, "They're in my guitar parts case" (or something like that). Regardless, they were coming from an upstairs room Riley had no access to. As I was going up the stairs to investigate, I discovered Java carrying yet another toothpick in his mouth down the stairs. What a tricky cat! He was feeding sharp objects to his sister! Those two and their shenanigans!!

(new pet pics taken today)

*Glitter seemed to cover the earth early this morning. I'm not sure if it was frozen fog or what, but it sure was b-e-a-utiful!

*Did anyone else have fun playing with the Target coupon flip book that came in the mail?! I think I had waaay more fun than one was intended to with such an item. John can verify- I was laughing out loud at the stupid faces I was creating!

First Mandatory Music Monday of 2010

Well, for the first time ever, it was a success! Last year, John and I decided to have Mandatory Music Mondays, where we watch no TV and only listen to and appreciate music.
Since we both got home from work, we have done the following:
-I listened to Sirius while making dinner and putting away xmas decorations.
-John played the banjo for several hours (which he is still doing as I write this).
-We unintentionally talked about music while we ate dinner in silence.
-We went to a bar for a bday and played darts while listening to some kind of obnoxious tunes.
ALL without watching TV!! Feels great, except I kind of missed watching Jeopardy while we ate and I know I'll feel like I'm missing something without watching the news before I go to bed. All in all, I enjoyed it. Great way to spend a kind-of anniversary with my husband. (We started dating 12 years ago today!)

One other note about today...
I witnessed a serious car accident and got to know a little 4-year old as she kept warm in my car while her mother was taken in an ambulance. It's a long story, but those are the important details. I'm glad I was there to help!