A Point to Ponder

I have been an avid reader since I was a child. My sisters even made up a song to taunt me, since I would rather read than go out and play "Wonder Woman" with them. That's not to say I never went out to play. But if I was engrossed in a book, going out to play did not sound to be a better choice of the two.

Now, what got me thinking about this is reading my friend Robyn's blog on all the books she has read. There is quite a plethora of books that I have never heard of, but will undoubtedly purchase when I run out. Currently, my 'library' is my friend Laurie's collection. She probably has 300+ books to choose from. If I feel like light reading, she has the book, fantasy, mystery, and my current favorite, Dean Koontz. Right now I am reading "A Death in Belmont" by Sebastian Junger. It is about the Boston Strangler that ran rampant in the 1960s. The author actually met him as a baby. His mother had hired him to renovate the house (the mother survived with only a minor 'wierd feeling' while he was there).

Now, as I was pregnant, everyone said I wouldn't have time for books like before, and most likely wouldn't have time at all. I didn't believe them, and I still don't. Of course I can't read all day like I would some days prior to Ryan. But I still must have a book at all times for bedtime, and naptimes. I can't seem to fathom the thought of never reading again. And Robyn has been a great inspiration. She now has 3 children, and still somehow finds the time to enjoy a good book. So here is to all those that share my love of reading. Just thought you'd like to know.

Ryan and Eeyore, Best Friends Forever

Ryan thoroughly enjoys his Eeoyre. I am surprised the ears still work and he is still intact. He came with a rattle to make him go, but Ryan figured out if he just yells at him, he gets the same result. Ryan has also started to fake laugh. It is the funniest thing. Hopefully I will get that on video as well.




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Ryan shows all his tricks. on Vimeo

Pictures

Since it has been forever since I have done a true post, I have uploaded various pictures for all to enjoy. The picture of the house is my dream house. For those of you that have been to Bentonville, AR, it is on Central. I hope to one day have that house here in Texas. We'll see. And the one of Ryan balancing a bottle....Daddy is teaching the puppy new and wonderful tricks, don't you think?

To the Lottery Gods

To the Lottery Gods:

I do believe that I should win the lottery. I am hereby giving my formal request so that it may be granted. I do not think just purchasing the tickets has been effective. It seems that either the old or the incredibly stupid in this world seem to win, while those of us that seem to work for all that we have are stuck in this drudgery until we're 70 yrs old, and then it doesn't matter so much how much money we have. Then I will just live with my children and make them suffer with me.

Therefore, I believe that I should win now so I can best help those also suffering with me and make multiple peoples' lives better NOW, instead of in 40 years...

I have faithfully bought my tickets and have only won a total of $60. Though I appreciate the gester, I still believe a few million would be much more effective in relieving my financial status. I thank you for your time, and will expect an answer tomorrow at 10:30pm when I check my lottery numbers.