Monday, October 29, 2007
Months of the Year
Elijah knows his months of the year! He was singing a song at dinner and thats what it was! I am so proud of that lil man, hes learning so much. I thought that one and 2 year olds were little sponges, they are nothing compared to these little 3 year olds.
halloween party
We went to a Halloween party tonight. It went well for a little while. When we arrived Pate was asleep, and he was dressed normally. When he woke up, he had a dr's costume on, and people were roaming around in make-up and costumes, so he FREAKED out! Eli was some kinda something. He wanted to be a prince on a dragon, but ditched the prince outfit, and ended up in a cape and dragon costume. Pate was a dr, and I was the person he killed! It was my brothers birthday as well, it was a lot of fun. I am not sure if we will go trick or treating or not, the boys never have been. Elijah was soooo well behaved, I was so proud of him. There were cats there, so his eyeball started swelling. I feel so bad for him when that happens. We had to high tail it outta there, he was sneezing, coughing, achy, and miserable. He told us on the way home "I just wanna lay in my own bed and sleep". Around 5pm or so, he went to sleep, hopefully he will be able get some rest and sleep the night away.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Is this me?!
Is this me?!
Current mood: accomplished
Name: Macrina
January 26 1982
11:42 AM Time Zone is EST
Scranton, PA
Rising Sign is in 19 Degrees Taurus
Calm and deliberate, you hate to move quickly or act hastily. Very practical, every effort must count or you can't be bothered. Patient, persistent and steady, but very stubborn -- you can't be pushed or pressured into anything. You seem outwardly self-assured because you tend to repress your inner tension and turmoil. You exude an earthy warmth, friendliness and charm. You demand comfortable surroundings and appreciate the good life. Be careful of a tendency to be overly self-indulgent. At times, you are lazy and difficult to motivate. Overcoming inertia is a problem for you and, because you are not by nature a self-starter, it is often necessary for you to receive stimuli from others in order to get moving.
Sun is in 06 Degrees Aquarius.
You get bored with the status quo and are generally open to new things and ideas. An individualist and a free spirit, your friends are quite important to you as long as they do not try to tie you down by making too many emotional demands on you. Your thoughts are offbeat and you're a bit eccentric, but not always very changeable. As a matter of fact, you can be quite stubborn at times. Very fair-minded when dealing with large groups or broad issues, you are not always emotionally sensitive to the needs of individuals. Extremely objective, with good powers of observation, you would be qualified to study technical and complicated subjects, like science, computers or maybe even astrology.
Moon is in 23 Degrees Aquarius.
Very freedom-oriented, you must always be able to do what you wish, no matter what. You become stubborn and recalcitrant when others try to force you into a mold. You are a true democrat -- you are not a follower, but you enjoy being with those who are like-minded. You appreciate emotional self-control -- you practice it yourself and you look for it in others. You solve problems, including emotional ones, with your brains and intellect, not your feelings. Try to be tolerant of those who have powerful and obvious emotional responses -- not everyone is as objective, cool, dispassionate and detached as you are.
Mercury is in 17 Degrees Aquarius.
You tend to be very opinionated -- you have strongly felt notions about things and are quite vocal about expressing and defending them. Yet you are also an original thinker -- you enjoy shocking others with your offbeat, original thoughts. You appreciate and need mental and intellectual stimulation. Your judgment is usually fair and impartial -- you can be a good critic because you can remain objective and unemotional about most things.
Venus is in 27 Degrees Capricorn.
You tend to keep your feelings under control -- emotions are only released in serious or important situations. You are distrustful of others whose behavior could be judged excessive or immoderate. As such, you prefer to relate only to those who are older than you or to those whose position is such that respect and duty are more important for both of you than passion or emotional response. Be careful, however, of relationships that are merely based on practicality or utility or you will ultimately be lonely.
Mars is in 15 Degrees Libra.
You are very aware of the need to cooperate with others in order to further any effort. You are usually willing to compromise with others, although you can be quite competitive in a friendly way. Very fair- minded and impartial, you have the ability to sense injustice and the desire to take corrective actions to make proper compensations. You see both sides of issues and questions, but you tend to be undecided or wavering when forced to make choices that might make you vulnerable or unpopular.
Jupiter is in 09 Degrees Scorpio.
You love to dig deep beneath surface appearances in order to find out what is really happening. A persistent researcher, you are very interested in the psychology of any situation. You tend to become overwhelmed by the complexity of what you uncover, however, and that makes you a bit gun-shy about explaining things to others. But you must learn to try to communicate as best you can because what you know is really very valuable to others.
Saturn is in 22 Degrees Libra.
Although you take quite a while to make decisions, you usually consider all sides to a question, all the pros and cons, and the solution you come up with is very often the correct one. You tend to be very reserved and shy, but, once you make a commitment to someone (in either a business or personal relationship), the partnership is forever. You have a strong sense of justice and fair play and greatly respect the laws and institutions by which you are governed. As such, you are outraged when others break laws or show contempt for authority.
Uranus is in 03 Degrees Sagittarius.
You, and most of your peers, have the tendency to think that all ideas, customs and traditions from the past are outmoded and irrelevant. You are attracted to radically new ideas, philosophies and religions that will, hopefully, cause sweeping changes throughout the world.
Neptune is in 26 Degrees Sagittarius.
You, and your entire generation, are heavily involved in investigating and idealizing foreign and exotic intellectual systems and religious philosophies. The most extreme ideals will be pursued with gusto. You will be at the forefront of humanitarian attempts to improve the lot of those who are in need of assistance. You will be comfortable with the concept of the "global village."
Pluto is in 26 Degrees Libra.
For your entire generation, this is a time of radical changes in society's attitude toward marriage and interpersonal relationships. There is a general fear and awe at the power inherent in making emotional or contractual commitments -- they will not be entered into lightly.
N. Node is in 22 Degrees Cancer.
You genuinely enjoy meeting other people, but you're at your best if you can do so from the comfort of your own home. You prefer others to come to you and tend to feel uncomfortable about leaving your home or neighborhood for any extended period of time. Those who do come in contact with you are struck by your caring and obliging nature -- you really make them feel at home. You form the closest ties, however, with members of your immediate family, especially your parents and children. You're at your best attending or organizing family reunions!
Current mood: accomplished
Name: Macrina
January 26 1982
11:42 AM Time Zone is EST
Scranton, PA
Rising Sign is in 19 Degrees Taurus
Calm and deliberate, you hate to move quickly or act hastily. Very practical, every effort must count or you can't be bothered. Patient, persistent and steady, but very stubborn -- you can't be pushed or pressured into anything. You seem outwardly self-assured because you tend to repress your inner tension and turmoil. You exude an earthy warmth, friendliness and charm. You demand comfortable surroundings and appreciate the good life. Be careful of a tendency to be overly self-indulgent. At times, you are lazy and difficult to motivate. Overcoming inertia is a problem for you and, because you are not by nature a self-starter, it is often necessary for you to receive stimuli from others in order to get moving.
Sun is in 06 Degrees Aquarius.
You get bored with the status quo and are generally open to new things and ideas. An individualist and a free spirit, your friends are quite important to you as long as they do not try to tie you down by making too many emotional demands on you. Your thoughts are offbeat and you're a bit eccentric, but not always very changeable. As a matter of fact, you can be quite stubborn at times. Very fair-minded when dealing with large groups or broad issues, you are not always emotionally sensitive to the needs of individuals. Extremely objective, with good powers of observation, you would be qualified to study technical and complicated subjects, like science, computers or maybe even astrology.
Moon is in 23 Degrees Aquarius.
Very freedom-oriented, you must always be able to do what you wish, no matter what. You become stubborn and recalcitrant when others try to force you into a mold. You are a true democrat -- you are not a follower, but you enjoy being with those who are like-minded. You appreciate emotional self-control -- you practice it yourself and you look for it in others. You solve problems, including emotional ones, with your brains and intellect, not your feelings. Try to be tolerant of those who have powerful and obvious emotional responses -- not everyone is as objective, cool, dispassionate and detached as you are.
Mercury is in 17 Degrees Aquarius.
You tend to be very opinionated -- you have strongly felt notions about things and are quite vocal about expressing and defending them. Yet you are also an original thinker -- you enjoy shocking others with your offbeat, original thoughts. You appreciate and need mental and intellectual stimulation. Your judgment is usually fair and impartial -- you can be a good critic because you can remain objective and unemotional about most things.
Venus is in 27 Degrees Capricorn.
You tend to keep your feelings under control -- emotions are only released in serious or important situations. You are distrustful of others whose behavior could be judged excessive or immoderate. As such, you prefer to relate only to those who are older than you or to those whose position is such that respect and duty are more important for both of you than passion or emotional response. Be careful, however, of relationships that are merely based on practicality or utility or you will ultimately be lonely.
Mars is in 15 Degrees Libra.
You are very aware of the need to cooperate with others in order to further any effort. You are usually willing to compromise with others, although you can be quite competitive in a friendly way. Very fair- minded and impartial, you have the ability to sense injustice and the desire to take corrective actions to make proper compensations. You see both sides of issues and questions, but you tend to be undecided or wavering when forced to make choices that might make you vulnerable or unpopular.
Jupiter is in 09 Degrees Scorpio.
You love to dig deep beneath surface appearances in order to find out what is really happening. A persistent researcher, you are very interested in the psychology of any situation. You tend to become overwhelmed by the complexity of what you uncover, however, and that makes you a bit gun-shy about explaining things to others. But you must learn to try to communicate as best you can because what you know is really very valuable to others.
Saturn is in 22 Degrees Libra.
Although you take quite a while to make decisions, you usually consider all sides to a question, all the pros and cons, and the solution you come up with is very often the correct one. You tend to be very reserved and shy, but, once you make a commitment to someone (in either a business or personal relationship), the partnership is forever. You have a strong sense of justice and fair play and greatly respect the laws and institutions by which you are governed. As such, you are outraged when others break laws or show contempt for authority.
Uranus is in 03 Degrees Sagittarius.
You, and most of your peers, have the tendency to think that all ideas, customs and traditions from the past are outmoded and irrelevant. You are attracted to radically new ideas, philosophies and religions that will, hopefully, cause sweeping changes throughout the world.
Neptune is in 26 Degrees Sagittarius.
You, and your entire generation, are heavily involved in investigating and idealizing foreign and exotic intellectual systems and religious philosophies. The most extreme ideals will be pursued with gusto. You will be at the forefront of humanitarian attempts to improve the lot of those who are in need of assistance. You will be comfortable with the concept of the "global village."
Pluto is in 26 Degrees Libra.
For your entire generation, this is a time of radical changes in society's attitude toward marriage and interpersonal relationships. There is a general fear and awe at the power inherent in making emotional or contractual commitments -- they will not be entered into lightly.
N. Node is in 22 Degrees Cancer.
You genuinely enjoy meeting other people, but you're at your best if you can do so from the comfort of your own home. You prefer others to come to you and tend to feel uncomfortable about leaving your home or neighborhood for any extended period of time. Those who do come in contact with you are struck by your caring and obliging nature -- you really make them feel at home. You form the closest ties, however, with members of your immediate family, especially your parents and children. You're at your best attending or organizing family reunions!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
my small part
October 23, 2007 - Tuesday
Doing my small part
David and I were at the gas station last week, and saw a man holding a baby in his lap. The child was no older than 8 or 9 months. There was no carseat in the vehicle. This enraged me, so I did my small part to emphasis the need for carseats. I wrote my local newspaper.
Children's seat belts not optional
"To buckle or not to buckle?" should not be the question. As an adult, deciding not to buckle your seatbelt is your choice. Choosing not to buckle your child is a decision that puts your child at risk. What's even worse, is not having your baby in a car seat.
Wake up, Albany, and stop putting your children in danger! Leaving your baby or toddler to roam freely in the back seat or holding your baby on your lap in a moving vehicle is against the law. If you can afford to drive the car that you are in, then you can afford to buy your baby a car seat. Don't blame the local hospital for not providing you with a car seat, it's your responsibility, not theirs.
There are several organizations and thrift shops that can help you locate a car seat inexpensively or even free of charge. Most fire departments will help to ensure that your car seat is correctly installed.
Your child's life is in your hands. It's up to you to make sure that you help keep them safe in a car seat. "I am only going a couple of blocks" is not an excuse for neglecting your child's safety in your vehicle. It is a crime.
MACRINA BOYD
Albany
Doing my small part
David and I were at the gas station last week, and saw a man holding a baby in his lap. The child was no older than 8 or 9 months. There was no carseat in the vehicle. This enraged me, so I did my small part to emphasis the need for carseats. I wrote my local newspaper.
Children's seat belts not optional
"To buckle or not to buckle?" should not be the question. As an adult, deciding not to buckle your seatbelt is your choice. Choosing not to buckle your child is a decision that puts your child at risk. What's even worse, is not having your baby in a car seat.
Wake up, Albany, and stop putting your children in danger! Leaving your baby or toddler to roam freely in the back seat or holding your baby on your lap in a moving vehicle is against the law. If you can afford to drive the car that you are in, then you can afford to buy your baby a car seat. Don't blame the local hospital for not providing you with a car seat, it's your responsibility, not theirs.
There are several organizations and thrift shops that can help you locate a car seat inexpensively or even free of charge. Most fire departments will help to ensure that your car seat is correctly installed.
Your child's life is in your hands. It's up to you to make sure that you help keep them safe in a car seat. "I am only going a couple of blocks" is not an excuse for neglecting your child's safety in your vehicle. It is a crime.
MACRINA BOYD
Albany
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Oh
Oh the mind of a three year old!
Me: Elijah what do you want to be for Halloween?
Eli: Prince Charming
Me: Ok Cool, do you remember what to say when you go to peoples doors?
Eli: Yes (thinking)...."give me candy"
Me: No baby its Trick or Treat
Eli: Trick or Treat, can I have candy?
Me: Elijah you say trick or treat and then say thanks or Happy Halloween!
Eli: Happy Habble Lean!
Me: Happy Habble Lean to you too Eli!
Eli then proceeds to get up and jump on my bed while singing "Happy Habble Lean!"
Eli: Mom, when is someones birthday?
Me: Huh babe?
Eli: I want to buy a present.
Me: Ok, Uncle Damion's birthday is next month.
Eli: What is next month?
Me: October
Eli: 2007?
Me: Yeah, 2007 till the end of the year.
Eli: When is that?
Me: December 31, after Christmas.
Eli: So we can buy presents for people.
Me: For Christmas, you can go shopping with me, and pick out some nice toys for your cousins.
Eli: You want a present too mommy?
Me: No babe, I have you and Pate, thats all I need.
Eli: I buy you something thats for girls.
Me: You are a sweety!
Eli: No, I am Elijah Boyd!
Elijah has discovered that SPACE is cool. He now likes astronauts and space suits, and galaxies. Its so cute, hes really into it, asking as many questions as he can. He thinks we live on "The Earths."
And according to him astronauts go to space to fight monsters in the galaxies and big planets. Space suits are worn b/c the astronauts will freeze to deff (death) and if they take off their suits, they will break like glass!
Oh the mind of a three year old!
Me: Elijah what do you want to be for Halloween?
Eli: Prince Charming
Me: Ok Cool, do you remember what to say when you go to peoples doors?
Eli: Yes (thinking)...."give me candy"
Me: No baby its Trick or Treat
Eli: Trick or Treat, can I have candy?
Me: Elijah you say trick or treat and then say thanks or Happy Halloween!
Eli: Happy Habble Lean!
Me: Happy Habble Lean to you too Eli!
Eli then proceeds to get up and jump on my bed while singing "Happy Habble Lean!"
Eli: Mom, when is someones birthday?
Me: Huh babe?
Eli: I want to buy a present.
Me: Ok, Uncle Damion's birthday is next month.
Eli: What is next month?
Me: October
Eli: 2007?
Me: Yeah, 2007 till the end of the year.
Eli: When is that?
Me: December 31, after Christmas.
Eli: So we can buy presents for people.
Me: For Christmas, you can go shopping with me, and pick out some nice toys for your cousins.
Eli: You want a present too mommy?
Me: No babe, I have you and Pate, thats all I need.
Eli: I buy you something thats for girls.
Me: You are a sweety!
Eli: No, I am Elijah Boyd!
Elijah has discovered that SPACE is cool. He now likes astronauts and space suits, and galaxies. Its so cute, hes really into it, asking as many questions as he can. He thinks we live on "The Earths."
And according to him astronauts go to space to fight monsters in the galaxies and big planets. Space suits are worn b/c the astronauts will freeze to deff (death) and if they take off their suits, they will break like glass!
Oh the mind of a three year old!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Elijah land ahoy....
I suck at keeping this thing up to date, but I will try my best to do so from here on out. Let me go ahead and tell of some of the adventures going on in Elijah land....
Elijah started school on August 1st, and he is loving it. He went in for an evaluation, to see where he stood as far as development, a few days before school started. He was rather apprehensive about it, as was I. But once we walked in, and talked to some of the teachers, it was so calming and Elijah was able to relax, and do what was asked of him. He had to name some colors and shapes, and jump and throw a ball, and talk to some people. It was all so fun for him, he didn't know he was being asked to play for a reason! Well, that went well and we went on our merry ole way. A few days after that we went to open house, and met his teacher, and got a feel of the class and how it operated. We got to meet some of the parents and kids that are in Elijahs classroom. Lucky for him, he knew one little boy, and that made everything easier as well. His name is Phillip, Elijah knows him from the daycare they went to together. Two days after open house, school started.
On his first day of school,he was still not really wanting to go! David, Pate and I took Elijah into his class and dropped him off. That was rather traumatic, he cried! He didn't want us to leave him, he made a small crying scene, but it was no different from the other crying children. I was sure that once we left, he was going to be fine, as thats how he normally is. Well, I was right! When I picked him up in the afternoon, he was so excited to see me, and that I did in fact come to pick him back up! The mean evil mom didn't leave him at school, despite him thinking I was mean enough to do so! His teacher reassured me that he was fine after we left, and did well at school. And its pretty much been the same since that day.... hes happy as a clam!
So happy in fact that he sometimes wakes ME up in the morning, so I can get him ready and out the door. Why so happy and ready to get up for the day? A long yellow vehicle would be the answer.
He rides the bus, which is truly his favorite part of school. He is super excited to get to school, something I thought wouldn't ever happen, all summer long he cried with even the mention of going to school. Now all of that seems like a distant memory.
Hes doing well in school. His teacher informed me that he doesnt talk at school, not even a peep. I was so shocked, that was news to me. He talks non stop at home, and Lord knows the kids sings non stop too. If hes not singing, hes talking up a storm. Regardless of all of that, school is doing well for him, hes starting to try new foods, and is actually eating more. I am guessing thats due to seeing all of the other kids eating. Hes always been a picky little eater, I don't expect that to change overnight.
His fave songs:
This old Man
Old McDonald
If Your Ready to go Outside Clap Your Hands
I have my Senses
Give Yourself a Hand
Hes learning the days of the week, and all about the weather. So he tells me everyday the date and weather conditions! “Mommy today is September 13, 2007, and its rainy all day long!” Its the cutest thing! I am so proud of him, and I make sure to let him know this.
Elijah started school on August 1st, and he is loving it. He went in for an evaluation, to see where he stood as far as development, a few days before school started. He was rather apprehensive about it, as was I. But once we walked in, and talked to some of the teachers, it was so calming and Elijah was able to relax, and do what was asked of him. He had to name some colors and shapes, and jump and throw a ball, and talk to some people. It was all so fun for him, he didn't know he was being asked to play for a reason! Well, that went well and we went on our merry ole way. A few days after that we went to open house, and met his teacher, and got a feel of the class and how it operated. We got to meet some of the parents and kids that are in Elijahs classroom. Lucky for him, he knew one little boy, and that made everything easier as well. His name is Phillip, Elijah knows him from the daycare they went to together. Two days after open house, school started.
On his first day of school,he was still not really wanting to go! David, Pate and I took Elijah into his class and dropped him off. That was rather traumatic, he cried! He didn't want us to leave him, he made a small crying scene, but it was no different from the other crying children. I was sure that once we left, he was going to be fine, as thats how he normally is. Well, I was right! When I picked him up in the afternoon, he was so excited to see me, and that I did in fact come to pick him back up! The mean evil mom didn't leave him at school, despite him thinking I was mean enough to do so! His teacher reassured me that he was fine after we left, and did well at school. And its pretty much been the same since that day.... hes happy as a clam!
So happy in fact that he sometimes wakes ME up in the morning, so I can get him ready and out the door. Why so happy and ready to get up for the day? A long yellow vehicle would be the answer.
He rides the bus, which is truly his favorite part of school. He is super excited to get to school, something I thought wouldn't ever happen, all summer long he cried with even the mention of going to school. Now all of that seems like a distant memory.
Hes doing well in school. His teacher informed me that he doesnt talk at school, not even a peep. I was so shocked, that was news to me. He talks non stop at home, and Lord knows the kids sings non stop too. If hes not singing, hes talking up a storm. Regardless of all of that, school is doing well for him, hes starting to try new foods, and is actually eating more. I am guessing thats due to seeing all of the other kids eating. Hes always been a picky little eater, I don't expect that to change overnight.
His fave songs:
This old Man
Old McDonald
If Your Ready to go Outside Clap Your Hands
I have my Senses
Give Yourself a Hand
Hes learning the days of the week, and all about the weather. So he tells me everyday the date and weather conditions! “Mommy today is September 13, 2007, and its rainy all day long!” Its the cutest thing! I am so proud of him, and I make sure to let him know this.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
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