If you are visiting via the Ultimate Blog Party and it’s your first time here on my blog — Welcome! If you are a regular visitor, well — then Welcome to you too! 
We have lots of snacks at our party — Molly and I have managed to snack on several things as we have sat here at the computer. (Molly is only two, so you can blame me for her yucky snacking this morning.) Between the two of us (and you are welcome to snack along), we have had: jelly beans, one of those awesome Russell Stover Coconut Nests (you know — with the jelly beans in the middle), some Goldfish crackers, and a few tortilla chips. It has not been pretty. But, this is a party, right? And, darn it, parties aren’t pretty. 
And, as I type, Molly says, “I makea lunch.” Molly also had a mixed drink, since it is a party, afterall. (1/2 white grape juice and 1/2 water — she’s a party animal.) I had a Diet Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper. The one food you are not likely to find at our party today is meat. It’s Friday…It’s Lent…and we’re about one month away from being Catholic. So, no meat. If you have a hankering for a thick cheeseburger (doesn’t that sound good?), you will have to go elsewhere for it today. But, if you want to stick around for tomato soup later, then you’re in luck.
If you would like to become a regular reader of my blog (or even just comment today), that would be great! Let me tell you a little about our family to help you know if you would like to pop back by again. I’m a 30 year old mostly stay at home Mom who also happens to own two of her own businesses. I have been married to Eric for almost 11 years, and we have three beautiful children.
Our oldest two (both boys) have special needs — Noah is seven and a half, and has Asperger’s Syndrome (high functioning Autism) and he’s a doll. When I meet people at his school and they find out I’m his Mom, they usually tell me how much they love him. (Though, I will admit, at a meeting a few weeks ago, I did find out that a few substitute aides have complained about him not wanting to work. Hmmm…) Noah’s future aspirations include either working at Walmart so he can “sell games” or being a race car driver (though that would scare him to death).
Jack is five and a half, and currently receives school services under the category of an “emotional disability.” What does that mean? Well — Jack is sweet, but can be a bit high strung. He easily gets anxious and can fly into a rage at a moment’s notice. But, as trying as he can be — people sure do love him. He can be pretty darn sweet. Jack’s future aspiration is for the tooth fairy to “accidently” change him into a girl. (He said it, not me.)
And then there’s Molly — the two year old Queen of our household. She is determined, persistant, can count to 10 in English and Spanish, can spell “milk,” and she has big brown eyes. She climbs on anything, and has now taken to saying, “I never (insert whatever she wants to do)” (example, “I never get play puzzle!”). Her future aspirations are unclear, but I suspect they involve world domination and someone feeding her jelly beans at her request.
My blog generally just features our life around the house and in our world — including, but not limited to — how we dance around the house like we’re in an iPod commercial, my monthly menu plans, our continuing conversion (as a whole family) to the Roman Catholic Church, interesting reflections by the kids (did you know that bad men took huge canons and shot the United States right in half to start the Civil War?), and other random musings that strike me.
Welcome again, and I hope to see you around again soon!
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27 comments:
Karen said…
Just stopped in to say “hi”! You have a neat family…it sounds as if you are highly blessed.
)
Oh..and if you want to do a 3 column blog, I’ll be happy to help out!
March 2, 2007 12:13 PM
Angie said…
Thanks, Karen! I’ll have to be in contact about the three columns. I’ve tried before, but feel a bit lost on it.
March 2, 2007 12:58 PM
Tirzah said…
I just wanted to say hi!! I am having a great time at the party! You have a fun blog and great sense of humor…I may just stick around! Nice to meet you!
March 2, 2007 2:59 PM
Krafty Gifts said…
I’ve got a unique cake idea up at my site in honor of the blog party, pop by for a visit.
March 2, 2007 3:09 PM
Becca L. said…
Ok, I am totally snorking at Jack’s apirations! Maybe you can come join my party and we can really stomp the goldfish crackers into the floor!
March 2, 2007 3:39 PM
Barb the Evil Genius said…
Thanks for stopping by my place! You seem to have your hands full as well. I’ve been learning a lot about autism from another blog; the blog-author has twin daughters, one of whom has autism. Sounds like it can be both a burden and a blessing.
Oddly enough, we often joke that my youngest daughter will end up achieving world domination.
She’s 8 though, so she has a few years on your daughter.
March 2, 2007 5:23 PM
Jodi said…
I’m visiting via the party, I’m party hopping.
I can’t believe your 2 year old can spell! My son will be two in a few weeks and he is sooo far behind that.
March 2, 2007 5:36 PM
Susan said…
had no clue I was stumbling into a party! please pass the jelly beans…I could use a sugar rush this afternoon! lol!
and thanks for having a meat free blog today. I had some sub-par fish tacos for lunch today and was seriously feeling a craving for steak nachos. no! no! no!
March 2, 2007 6:02 PM
EBBsMum said…
Hi Angie! Stopped in for the party! I should post an update to my blog today. Will you pass the jellybeans?
)
March 2, 2007 7:30 PM
PT-LawMom said…
You sound like a very busy Mama. Yummy snacks.
March 2, 2007 7:41 PM
bee said…
Hi! Just droppin’ by to say hello! Glad you were able to do some partying with me earlier!
March 2, 2007 10:28 PM
Martha said…
thanks for visiting my blog. Wanted come to your party, mmmmm your snacks sound yummy!!! You are truly an incredible mom and sound truly blessed with your three little one’s.
March 3, 2007 12:41 AM
Jeanette said…
Hi,
Just stopping by to join the party. Your kiddos sound awesome! How cute are kids and the funny things they say. Hey, it would be great to have you drop by my blog and have a look at my sweet Rebekah and her newspaper costumes or my son, Noah and hi9s big smiles. Hope to see you soon.
Jeanette
March 3, 2007 5:28 AM
THE HABITUAL PICKER-UPPER said…
Swinging in for the Ultimate Blog Party!!! Nice meeting ya.
Happy party week!!! PARTY ON!!!
My first party favor give-away has begun. Come over when you get a chance.
March 3, 2007 8:33 PM
Sara said…
Hey girlfriend – nice party. I like the breakfast you shared with me! Molly is funny about “makea lunch”. 2 yr olds are SO sweet. Until they’re not…
Just dropped in for the Par-Tay! Good to met you! Thanks for dropping by my blog
March 3, 2007 10:09 PM
Katrina said…
Hi Angie. Thanks for the warm welcome. It’s nice to “meet” you at this party and to get to know you and your family a bit. Thanks also for stopping by my blog! (Also — loved Molly’s “mixed drink” – very cute!)
March 4, 2007 11:28 AM
Kim said…
Thanks for the party invite. The word cloud is nifty. I might have to check that out.
March 4, 2007 1:45 PM
Jen said…
Hi nice to meet you
yummmmmm jelly beans
my older son has a learning disability too
March 4, 2007 10:12 PM
Leslie said…
Oh the snacks sound delish. You might not be able to get rid of me!
My son makes his own mixed drinks too! Kool-aid, orange juice, lemon juice, etc. LOL!
Saying hi from the party!
March 5, 2007 5:02 AM
Cheryl said…
Thanks for stopping by my blog – youre family sounds awesome… we too love to dance – Steven Curtis Chapman’s “Dive” is one of our favs.
March 5, 2007 4:27 PM
Domestic Chicky said…
Hi! Love your intro…Thanks for stopping by my place!
March 5, 2007 9:30 PM
Tracey said…
Popping by for the Party! I have fun exploding bubbles on my party post (chemistry experiment. My son likes mixing his drinks up, too; it’s chemistry, LOL )! It’s not my Blogger one; it’s womanwithmanyhats.com. You’re invited!
March 6, 2007 10:40 AM
lifeasamama said…
oh my goodness! congrats on coming into the church soon… that’s so amazing. as a former rcia director, this time of year just makes me so excited for all of you. you’ll be in my prayers! can’t wait to hear how it goes.
March 6, 2007 7:04 PM
Janice (5 Minutes for Mom) said…
Your family sounds wonderful! What sweet, fun kids!
It is great to meet you and your blog. I look forward to getting to know you better
March 7, 2007 7:29 PM
Nic said…
Lovely to meet you and your family…global domination, eh? I’ve got an aspiring tyrant of my own, so I hear you on that one.
You are a writing maven. I shall be back for more.
March 7, 2007 10:02 PM
Brandie said…
It’s so nice to “meet” you =) Your family sounds wonderful .. although I think if I took over the world I would want to be fed chocolate on demand LOL!
Have a great day!
March 9, 2007 11:27 AM
Alli said…
Hi there, I’m stopping by again to let you know that I think I won the prize you were offering in the blog party. I’ve realized that the e-mail address I’ve been using to comment and for the blog party was incorrect. I just wanted to make sure you had the correct e-mail address…it’s alligirl1104(at)gmail(dot)com. I think the one I left for the blog party left out an “i”. THANKS!
March 21, 2007 11:32 AM