I don’t know why I don’t do these random posts more often. Random is often how I think and have conversations. Sometimes I wonder how people (on and offline) can keep up with me. Brace yourselves. Here we go:
- One night last week when I was tucking the boys into bed I looked around at the mess that is their bedroom and had to ask myself, “Why in the world is there a sucked-on lemon wedge sitting on that library book?”
- I really need to re-paint my toenails but I have no idea when I’ll ever get around to it. I think that by the time I have a free minute, it will be winter and I’ll be wearing socks anyway.
- Today, my friend gave birth to TWINS!! A boy and a girl. The doctor had estimated that the twins were going to be eight pounds each…but they were each just under seven pounds. STILL. I’m so proud of her. Good job Melissa!!!!
- We’re really enjoying the okra we’re getting from our garden. Anyone else out there like okra?
- Speaking of garden…my tomato plants are looking pitiful. I’m getting some tomatoes, but you’d think with 23 plants I’d be overloaded. Not so. I’m mooching tomatoes from anyone who has extra so that I’ll have enough to make and can sauce this year. I’m bummed about my plants, but thankful that God is providing through others.
- Remember how I talked about my friend who is staying with me this week? May I just reiterate how lovely it is to have another female in my home with me if only for a few days? Last night while I was putting the kids to bed (Matt was at a meeting) she noticed the stuff all over the living room and picked it all up. I live with a bunch of people who don’t SEE things that need to be picked up. They will step over it and trip over it and get a bloody nose by it without ever seeing it or thinking that it should be picked up and put away. But she saw things. And picked it all up. I love her.
- A few days ago, Malachi took a battery operated action figure toy into the bathtub with him. After getting wet, that toy is now acting possessed. It has pretty much been talking non-stop since it’s unfortunate dunking. It found it’s way into a pile of clothes in the bathroom and last night while switching laundry, I accidentally stepped on it. In response to being stepped on it said (I kid you not), “You want a piece of me?” Of course I answered it with a confident, “Bring it on”. Matt watched the whole woman-to-toy interchange and just shook his head. It must be fun living with possessed toys and a crazy wife. I think it’s time for that toy to go. At least the wife gets to stay.
Feel free to add a random thought of your own…
Rebecca says
Laura,
I think you are so fun and I wish I was your neighbor. (Alas, I am in Wisconsin) Anyway…I made chocolate zucchini brownies today and they were way yummy! I also put up some green beans and applesauce! Whoot! All the while I was working, I was thinking….wouldn’t it be cool if you could “store up” some of the little kid things that your children do. You know…little jars of the lovely goodness…the sweet smell of their little baby heads…their crazy hugs…even the rowdy crazy singing and romping. Then when you need a little lift you could just open a jar and take a taste. :) I have four boys like you. (although my eldest is only 6) It’s an encouragement to know there is another mama with boys that is going through the adventure too!
–rebecca
Jennifer says
See, posts like this make me feel like we’re not alone in this child-raising adventure. Around here we have a beautiful four year old girl who insists on “tucking in” her Backyardigans Colorform guys for the night… in her dollhouse. And they all have to climb up the table leg (which is really a tree) into the dollhouse (which is, of course, a treehouse). Each one must enter the door and lay down on the floor before the next one can come in. There are seriously tears if ever the Backyardigans are forced to spend the night in the Colorform box. But, *sigh* I must admit that I just love it!
Ezzy says
I wish I couls help you with your tomatos but we only have four plants(3 of the 4 ar e cherry to boot.
The brownies are great. Do they count as a veggie?(I hope so)
Tracy DeLuca says
Random Commenting Commencing Now:
My 2 yo son’s name is Malachai. He also likes to take electronic toys into the water. Strange child.
I do not like okra and my garden hates me. The only thing growing and producing right now is my cucumber plants. And now I have no idea what to do with all of the cukes! Any suggestions?
I found your blog recently and love it lots and lots.
I have a 15 yo DD, and 4 yo and 2 yo sons. I really want another baby but I hope it is a boy if I ever do get preggers again!
Nuff about me. Ima go read some more of your blog!
Andrea in Alaska says
Pickles! And if you have too many, they’d make lovely Christmas gifts!
In the mean time, cucumber salad made with a vinegrete or creamy like tzasiki (sp?) sauce is so yummy. :)
Tara says
Can I just say I love your blog? Every time I read it you make me smile plus my picky husband is eating EVERYTHING I’ve gotten off your site and asked me to make it again. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
jamie says
Oh, my word! LOL Get RID of that toy! :)
Serenity says
I hear you on the toenails! Usually I forget to paint mine until Sunday morning when I actually care what they look like :)
By the way, I think it is highly unfair that you have a sweet, teenage helper! Any chance she wants to spend some time in the balmy, tropical state of Michigan? I have four kiddos under eight, I could use someone that SEES a mess… Seriously, I am so happy for you. It sounds like a beautiful week :)
JenT says
Lol…that was so funny!
Heather - Doodle Acres says
I enjoy your randomness!!!
Josette says
So, I am not alone. My husband still can’t follow my train of thought!
I have a ball when my sisters or old girlfriends are visiting …it’s like I can say one word and they understand.
Ahhh, my toes have seen better days. I really want to splurge and have a pedicure but such guilt follows I can’t do it.
Toys….yes dishes….yes laundry…yes….the fish tank…snail tank…dog runner….am I the only one who notices this.
by the way I ate some of the relish (made from your recipe and it is so nice and fresh tasting!!!).
By the way, one of my boy’s name is Elias too.
Kika says
So funny – yeah, I thought we were doing great having five tomato plants this year and they have virtually no fruit on them as of yet (not a warm summer for us); I never paint my nails; my husband makes gumbo from okra and eats it in an African dish which is my kids’ favorite food; over the years my husband has certainly become better at actually seeing the messes rather than stepping over them and my son is far neater than his two sisters; no twins around here but two of my sisters are expecting boys this fall (yeah!); sorry, you’re on your own with the crazy toy, though :)
Jen says
Oh my gosh, Laura! I was laughing so hard about your posessed toy that I almost had an “accident”. Seriously. :) I second the “get rid of that toy” comment.
Our tomatoes are horrible this year too, but thankfully our CSA box is providing plenty of heirloom slicing tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and paste tomatoes this week as well. Not enough to put up, but enought to have some wonderful salads, or sliced with a bit of salt and pepper (my FAVORITE way to eat a homegrown tomato), and a hopefully yummy homemade spaghetti sauce I plan to make for dinner. I wonder why the farm has such beautiful tomatoes, and I have yet to harvest one?!?
My toes are SO sad this summer, and I only have one 19 month old boy. I wish I had time to give my feet the attention they deserve!
Thanks so much for the laughing episode!
Amy Lynne says
I’m in a house full of boys too. You just gave me a great bunch of giggles to start my day! THANK YOU!
Twisted Cinderella says
LOL What a great post! I am the only one who sees what needs to be picked up at our house too.
Lisa says
Our tomato plants aren’t producing very well either. We have five. I have tomatoes on the plants; they’re just not turning red. I know a lot of people that are having that problem. The weather has been a bit cooler than usual in our area though. But our neighbor gave us a bunch of tomatoes, and I made your delicious tomato soup! And even canned some of it.
I sure got a good chuckle out of your recount of the toy. That is too funny! :)
Hallee says
That thought about the lemon wedge was so funny that I laughed out loud then read it out loud to my husband.
Jessica says
A solution for your toenails (because who really has time to sit and wait for them to dry????) Put a coat of polish on before you step in the shower. They will be dry by the time you’re out and toweling off.
And out of 5 plants, I only have 2 tomatoes! However, my bell pepper plant has about 12 coming in…we’ll see if they can make it!
Danielle says
Will the not get wet, and “spotty” from being in the shower?
Mia says
I love your random posts! They crack me up. I’m very random. I especially love the wife/toy exchange!!
melanie says
BAhahaha… Thank you for the random laughter!
~a new ‘follower’ of your blog =)
Amy says
I love your random posts they are hilarious. The possessed toy is just too funny. Thank you for starting my day with a laugh!
Megan says
I laughed out loud when I read about your interaction with the toy figure. Love the random thoughts:)
Heather says
Laughing like crazy at the toy vs. wife smackdown! That is awesome that you answered back, especially since you were not alone. Too funny! We have a wierd elephant toy that trumpets by itself in the toy box every once in a while. Always a bit freaky at first.
Baby is destroying craft room, better be mom right now.
Heather
Lindsey says
And yet AGAIN you make me laugh! I loved your randomness. And I’m secretly so glad to hear your tomatoes aren’t doing well, because mine aren’t either. It’s been a very cool, wet summer for us, and while everything else is doing great (squash especially), the tomatoes aren’t. What a disappointment! Just this week we started harvesting a few.
I do hope they all get going soon!
Lindsey @ The Herbangardener
http://www.herbangardener.com
Jessica says
I feel your pain about the tomatoes. Everyone here (WV) has a tomato blight except for a few lucky gardeners. What looked to be gobs of yummy tomatoes is turning into brown gush.
Emily Kay says
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Marianne says
Note to self: DO NOT read Heavenly Homemakers while at work. *SNORT*
Jessica says
Laura,
You always make me laugh! My random thought is much like your first one. I’ve given up asking myself questions like…why is there a matchbox car in the freezer, or a jar of pickles in the bathroom, or a whistle under the cabinet? The possibilities are endless. Ah, don’t you just love life with boys? I do.
Jennifer says
Laura-
We have okra from our CSA, but I am unsure of what to do with it. Do you have a favorite okra recipe you’d be willing to share?