She wants to go to the 5 and Diner and eat at the Counter or "the high stools" cuz, she's big enough. I was thinking of trying to squeeze it in before dance, but I think that's a poor idea. So, we'll probably do a "brunch" there after dance....anyway, this is what I have so far:
Friday Night : Moes takeout. Ainsley's fave and Wii/Scooby Doo.
Saturday: breakfast at home, Dance Class, 5 and Diner, possible movie at West Boylston Theater, chocolate making for Thanksgiving and bake sale table. Making dinner....probably something that goes in the crock pot so it's quick and easy....probably more Wii playing.
Sunday: breakfast then drop her off at church
It's been 3 days and apparently, she's a girl obsessed. I don't think anyone is foolish enough to think this will continue because 1) the novelty of everything eventually wears off and 2) she's 6, so she's fickle.
Anyway, On Tuesday night, Ainsley wanted to play a Wii game with me. I suggested we let Caitie go first because I had heard she was intrigued by the Wii balance board. Anyway,we made her a Mii and found out that the Wii won't let her do games on the Wii Fit cuz she's not 3 yet...so we had her play the penguin balance game as Ainsley.
For 2, she did great. She kind of got the leaning (with a little help) and was having a blast. The game ended and she was all smiles....then, we told her it was Ainsley's turn. She did not want to give the balance board up. It's the "my older sister wants it, so it must be cool, therefore, now that I have possession I must not give it up" attitude that had me cracking up... Maybe it's one of those had to be there, but it was so cute I could hardly stand it!
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phoenix20077. Hope you had a good one!ainsleymarr. It's hard to believe you're six today.Three of these things belong together
Three of these things are kind of the same
Can you guess which one of these doesn't belong here?
Now it's time to play our game (time to play our game).
That song popped into my head on my way home from the Marr's last night after decorating Caitie's b-day cake. It's a sesame street theme with three monsters and one fairy on it...in boxes. So you can see why that popped into my head.
It's been stuck in my head ever since....or the alternate version
One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song?
Did you guess which thing was not like the others?
Did you guess which thing just doesn't belong?
If you guessed this one is not like the others,
Then you're absolutely...right!
Pics of the cake to come later....so far it's very cute and I think it'll only get better when I put the finishing touches on today.
Featured on the cake are Cookie, Ernie, Elmo and Abby.
In short, it outlines over 30 years of investigation into the "Monster of Florence", who is basically Jack The Ripper of Italy. The book details all the evidence gathered, all of the investigations that were done including the ways the Italian police compromised the crime scene, and the numerous wrongful arrests that were made by the Italian police strictly out of some misconstrued vendetta. Anyway, the story of the Monster was fascinating. Reading about the investigative techniques (or lack there of) of the Italian police was fascinating and will make you glad that you live in the US.
What does that have to do with today? Today the trial of Amanda Knox starts up again. And prior to reading this book I was sure that the Italian police had done their due diligence and that Amanda and her boyfriend were guilty as sin. After reading about how things work over there I'm not so sure anymore. Plus, the version of The Monster of Florence I read had an afterword regarding this case. The author once again points out all the ways the original crime scene was compromised, all of the CSI type things we take for granted that the Italian police did not due, and the leads and allibis that were ignored. It completely changed my view of this trial.
I'm really hoping that the Italina judicial system gets it right and this girl's life is not ruined for something that it appears she did not do, but after reading The Monster of Florence I have very little hope that they will get it right. The police did eventually follow up on a lead. They did eventually arrest another person for the murder. A person who's footprints were found at the scene and who a ton of other evidence pointed to as the murderer. A person that neither Amanda nor her boyfriend have any ties to. This person was arrested and convicted....yet, the Italian police still hold Amanda and her boyfriend. It's about saving face. It's not about justice. Several people involved in the Monster case are involved in Amanda's case.
So please say a prayer, that Amanda and her boyfriend find justice and aren't convicted solely so the prosecuter and lead detective can save face.
dshute. Hope it's a great one!DEAR ABBY: My husband's grandson just graduated from the eighth grade. Because he lives in another part of the state we were unable to attend the graduation, but we sent him a graduation card with $5 enclosed.
My husband's daughter called to acknowledge the card "for" her son. Then she asked if my husband was having financial difficulties because he sent only $5 while some of her friends gave her son $50. She said we should have sent more. My husband was so shocked by her insensitivity that he hung up on her.
His daughter did not call or send a card on Father's Day. However, today we received a card from his grandson thanking us for the $5 and saying if we had dug deeper and added $1, he could have bought a slice of pizza.
Abby, how do we respond to these two? -- HURT GRANDPARENTS, ANAHEIM, CALIF.
DEAR HURT GRANDPARENTS: Unbelievable. Your husband was kind to send the boy anything in addition to the card. His daughter's response shows where her priorities are. I'll give her son this: He did acknowledge the gift -- but he should have stopped at thank you and omitted the snide remark.
How should the two of you respond? By keeping the lines of communication open and your wallet closed.
2. Was contemplating The Divine Miss A's b-day cake on the way in to work today. Trying to figure out the best way to do it. Yes it's 1.5 months away, but I started planning it out months ago....I want it to be right. I think I need to order the fondant soon so that I can make the panels for it and let them dry out so they'll be easier to work with and so that I can paint on them.
3. Today's G's b-day party. I'm sad that I'm going to miss it, but I know that the kids will have a great time and that's what is really important. I hope G likes her present. It's shy one part, but she should have the last bit later this week or early next week. It's shoes and she loves shoes so, I think she'll be ok witht he delay.
4. I have finished shopping for C's b-day presents. One month ahead of schedule. Now I just need to get her a card.
5. C's b-day cake will be relatively simple. I hope I can pull it off though. Guess we'll see. I think piping gel transfers will be involved.
6. I am also done shopping for Ainsley's b-day present. She'll be a tad disappointed I think because it's mostly clothes. Though one of the outfits would still work for a christmas present so if I find something fun I may put that away for her. Currently, the only "fun" thing is an outfit for her American Girl doll, Kit.
7. I could totally go back to bed. While I slept better last night than the night before, I don't think I got quality sleep. The netti pot seems to be helping a tiny bit with the congestion, but not a lot. Of course the decongestants I can take haven't helped much either.... oh and that reminds me, I forgot to take my bp meds today. *sigh*
( Here We Go Jeanine, Here We Go! )
( On To The Dancing )
( My excitement can hardly be contained )
And with that we're off to the Finale. And I have my favorite who I'll be rooting for.
Who will you be rooting for?
( it's a little like the Brady Bunch Variety Hour )
( And away we go! )
I feel a little gypped by tonight's show. I wanted more of the past routines. I wanted more. I wanted this to be a two hour show jam packed with clips of routines that we all loved and adored. I wanted live versions like we had tonight, but I wanted more of them. I wanted this to be more of a clip show than it was. It doesn't feel like this was enough of a celebration.
amymarr because of who ( the guest judge is )What routines do you want to see tomorrow?
I want to see Benji and Heidi, the one with the donut death drop. I want to see Ramalama (which we will. Squee!) I'd love to see Twitch's door routine and Bleeding Love. I could do without the Bench routine, but I think we'll see it. And I think we'll see Mia's number about her father..that Heidi danced with Travis...
Another Thursday, another elimination.
( Another two bite the dust )
100th Ep is Next Thursday and we get some of the best routines of SYTYCD history! SQUEEE!
( and on to the eliminations... )
Next week we start voting for individuals....thank goodness!
( Tonight we get 2 dances from each couple )
