There's nothing like a surprise award to brighten my day! :-) This is especially appreciated, given that I've recently lost my followers when I moved to WordPress (please come back ...) and started over with Google Friend Connect. Anywho ...
To claim this award all you have to do is make a post thanking the person who gave it to you and pass it along to 12 other blogs that bring Sunshine to your life.
To say thanks for being a spot of sunshine in my life, I pass this award on to the following blogs (in no particular order):
Please don't be offended or hurt if you're not on this list. It doesn't mean anything other than the fact that I could only list 12. It's so hard to do this, and I appreciate everyone reading this! :-) Love to you all!
Name five people alive or dead that you’d love to have lunch with.
My Answer:
This is a tough one for me, and I'm not exactly sure why. But, I'll give it my best shot. The answers are in no order other than that in which they came to mind.
My grandmother ~ She's been dead since I was in the third grade. I still miss her terribly.
Amy Grant ~ I've looked up to her – and been a fan of her music – for as long as I can remember.
The band members of Skillet ~ I love their music, and their devotion to doing God's work. I'd so love to know them on a personal level!
Chris D. ~ She's my BFF, and we've never actually met in person! Having lunch with her would be AWESOME!
George W. Bush ~Ducking for cover Don't hate me for this, please! No, he's not perfect, but neither are you. He's also not the worst president we've ever had. I admire him for his integrity, and would love to discuss his faith.
So, what about you? Who would you choose to have lunch with? If you wanna link up, check out the latest post.
Today’s topic is “6 of your favorite things that are red, white, or blue.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc.
Roses ~ Red and white
The sky ~ Blue
Dr Pepper ~ red can
Big fluffy clouds ~ white
The ocean~ blue (and white, I suppose)
Peanut M&Ms ~ read, white, and blue
Now it’s your turn! Post your list and go back HERE to link up and find others’ lists!
Sunday Stealing ~ 4 ***TIED with #5-7 – listed in same order as on Google Analytics***
Kelly's Korner ~ 2 ***TIED with #10 – listed in same order as on Google Analytics***
Bonds Family Essentials ~ 2 <– first time on the list! ***TIED with #9 – listed in same order as on Google Analytics***
This was kinda tricky this month, as I had to combine the analysis between this and my previous Ramblings & More (on Blogger). Next month should be a lot easier! ;-) THANK YOU to all of you (and those not listed, too).
(I do not list my own sites, engines, Twitter, FaceBook, etc.!)
1. When it's quiet I am happy. 2. Sometimes a week passes in what seems like a month. 3. My heart is heavy today. 4. I can't believe it's already July. 5. In the town where I was born there is a medical school. 6. His caring nature is something I really love about my significant other / friend. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to reading, tomorrow my plans include fireworks with the kiddos, and Sunday I want to relax and read some more!
The Department of Transportation has asked American bloggers to spotlight the critical importance of staying sober behind the wheel this Independence Day. Given that in high school, I was a member of SADD, or Students Against Drunk Driving, I knew I had to support this. (In case it's not obvious, BADD=Bloggers Against Drunk Driving.) I strongly am opposed to drunk driving. If you're going to celebrate this weekend, please make sure to be responsible. If you drink, don't drive. Stay alive. And, equally important, don't endanger others!
Together We Can Spread the Message
Stay Sober Stay Alive
July 4, 2010
1. Simply pledge your driving sobriety this Independence Day by noting your blog URL and blog name.
2. At the bottom of this “Blog Hop” you will see text in which you can grab the code for this McLinky. Simply click the link and copy and paste the code into your very own blog post’s HTML section. Then click “compose” and copy and paste this pledge, adding your own message to the top as I did above. Copy the pledge from “together we can stay alive” above.
3. Follow the host Hollywood Chic [-first on the linky-] of this Independence Day Pledge for more information on the Department of Transportation, Buzz Driving, and Stats.
Don't tell her I said this, but my mom gives good advice. She always has. When I was a teenager, I'd pretend to ignore it, process it, then follow it. Even into my 20s, I wasn't a fan of unsolicited advice, but I'd at least think about what she told me. From words of wisdom that led to my breaking up with my first serious boyfriend in high school to tips when buying a house, my mom's advice has often proven valuable. Again, don't tell her I said that! ;-)
One of the pieces of advice I've heard more recently is: Be the adult. Be the adult.
Where'd this come from? Well, we sometimes have issues with some of our children's friends, and I have vented to my mother about this. Things that drive me batty, and I gotta let out so I don't blow. I know these kids are young enough that it's more a matter of not knowing better than anything, but it's still frustrating and (in the right situations) infuriating. My mom will patiently listen, even agree with some of my concerns, but always remind me to "be the adult."
Do you know how often I have to remind myself of that?
Really, this is excellent advice. And not just when it comes to my kids' friends. In life in general this can prove useful. From an argument with my husband that gets out of hand to a disagreement with a friend. If I remember to "be the adult" maybe things would be resolved more quickly. Or at least with less fallout.
Heck! This might even come in handy with my kids. You know, when they're under my skin and WON'T get OUT! Maybe if I remember to "be the adult" I can find a way to alleviate the issues and help the kids (and myself) to move on.
I almost didn't do this for this week. We've had a LONG week. Last Friday was Abby's 7th birthday. We had a party for her friends on Thursday. Friday night, the fun started. Natalie was first to be sick, followed (in a matter of hours) by Grant. Both are still working things out. Mr. Ham was next, followed by me. Abby appears to be getting sick now. So, obviously (I think), it has been a crazy few days. But, I decided to try to get a TT post up, because this (honestly) is something that I should've had scheduled and ready to go. Forgive me for slacking!
For the newbies, here’s the scoop: Tuesday Tunes is a hopefully weekly meme hosted here at Rambings & More. What’s the point? Sharing music. I LOVE music. LOVE it. In fact, I would say it’s very reasonable to say that music is my passion. It’s one of few, very few, things that I couldn’t imagine living without. As such, I’m always looking for new music, and I’m more than happy to share my favorite music! Well, not just my favorites. I also share whatever’s in my head at the moment, and sometimes that’s determined by what my KIDS are into at the moment. Anyway, please share your music with me! For now, just leave me a comment with your link. (And please link back to me.) When we get some more participation, I’ll make a button and get us a Linky to make sharing easier! Note: Sometimes (likely more often than not) I will share Christian music. That does NOT mean only Christian music is welcome. I wanna know what YOU’RE listening to, whatever genre it is!
Because of the craziness that has been the past several days, I'm kinda at a loss. Usually I know in advance what I'm going to share. Not this week. I haven't a clue at the moment! So, I'm gonna whip out the iPod Touch, hit shuffle, and see what comes up first. Wish me luck!
1. Let God Arise by Chris Tomlin
Hear the holy roar of God resound Watch the waters part before us now Come and see what He has done for us Tell the world of His great love
Our God is a God who saves Our God is a God who saves
Let God arise Let God arise Our God reigns now and forever He reigns now and forever
His enemies will run for sure The church will stand, she will endure He holds the keys of life, our Lord Death has no sting, no final word
2. Because You're Mine by Building 429 ~ I don't know how much I've heard this before, but WOW! Awesome song! God is so good!
Child of mine I know that you’re hurting And I’ve seen you try to soldier on I am here to lift away your burden And I will hold you till the pain is gone
So today I promise forever Tomorrow I’ll say it again You would give it all to know the answers And I know you’ve heard this all before I’m just here to help your heart remember That no one else could ever love you more
You ought to know that I am here (near) You ought to know I’ll be here to love you Just to love you Through all the pain and through the years I’ll be the one to dry your tears I love you, I love you Because you’re mine
You would give it all to know the answers And I know you’ve heard this all before I’m just here to help your heart remember That no one else could ever love you more
So today I promise forever Tomorrow, I’ll say it all again
You ought to know that I am here (near) You ought to know I’ll be here to love you Just to love you Through all the pain and through the years I’ll be the one to dry your tears I love you, I love you Because you’re mine
So don’t you ever doubt You are my precious child my glory in the making The years will bring you many trials But I will never let you down I’m here with my arms open just waiting for...
You ought to know that I am here (near) You ought to know I’ll be here to love you Just to love you Through all the pain and through the years I’ll be the one to dry your tears I love you, I love you Because you’re mine
You ought to know that I am here (near) You ought to know I’ll be here to love you Just to love you Through all the pain and through the years I’ll be the one to dry your tears I love you, I love you Because you’re mine Because you’re mine you’re mine
OK, that was a fun way to do it! :-) So, give it a try! Turn on your iPod (or other MP3 Player, or iTunes or even your CD player). Hit shuffle. What are the first two songs that come up?
Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing!
1. What curse word do you use the most? Damn, I think.
2. Do you own an iPod? Yep. An iPod Touch. LOVE it!
3. What person do you talk to on the phone the most? My hubby.
4. Do you still remember the first person you kissed? Yep. (And I must add eeeewwwww!)
5. Do you remember where you were on 11/9/01? I'm assuming this actually is supposed to be 11 Sept. 2001 – or as we AMERICANS write it: 9/11/01, Sept. 11, or just plain 9/11. Making that assumption, yes, I remember. I don't think I'll ever forget.
6. What was the last movie you watched? Umm ... The Princess and the Frog
7. Has anyone ever called you lazy? Sure.
8. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep? No. When I can't sleep, I'll read for awhile. That quiets my mind, and then I can fall asleep.
9. Has anyone told you a secret this week? Umm...not that I remember.
10. What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Eyes.
11. What are you looking forward to? The last two Harry Potter movies. I just saw a trailer this evening, and I am EXCITED!
12. Do you own any band t-shirts? Yep. I love to get T-shirts as a souvenir from concerts. I have Skillet, Third Day, Newsboys, and more.
13. What will you be doing in one hour? Sleeping, hopefully.
14. Is anyone in love with you? My husband.
15. Last time you cried? Umm...not sure.
16. Are you on a desktop computer or a laptop? Desktop. I love my Mac Mini.
17. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? No.
18. Would you ever date anyone covered in tattoos? Probably not.
19. What were you doing before this? Facebook.
20. When is the last time you slept on the floor? Not sure. It's been awhile, thankfully.
21. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? I prefer 8-9, but I can function on a minimum of about 6.
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1.If you had 5000.00 to spend on plastic surgery what would you have done? The boobs. Not bigger, just perkier. You know – more like before babies! ;-)
2. Do you watch Soap operas and if so what is your favorite and why? Nope.
4. An afternoon shopping spree at your favorite store or maid service for a year? As much fun as the shopping would be, I'd have to go for maid service.
5. Would you ever vajazzle? :-? What is that?
6. Favorite Disney Princess? Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
7. Last movie that made you bawl your eyes out? Umm...I have no idea. Movies don't usually make me cry.
8. Have you ever broken any bones and if so what? Nope.
This is a new meme that I just love. Hosted by There's a Book, this is one question every week to help bloggers get to know each other. This week's topic is animals.
Are you an animal person? Any type in particular?
For me, it's cats. I LOVE cats. We have two, Zeus and Huckleberry. I've had cats almost all my life. I couldn't imagine ever not having a cat. We also have a dog, Sawyer. He is a beagle that we got when Grant was about 8 months old. (Sawyer was born the day Abby turned 3!) I hadn't really had a dog before this, so this has been a learning experience. I have a STRONG preference for the cats. There are so many, many things I prefer about these cats, but I'll refrain. There are bonuses to the dog, too. I just prefer the cats.
Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of any of the animals available at the moment. So, this will be a pic-free post – well, aside from the most adorable button I've ever seen! :-)
So, what about you? Are you an animal person? If you wanna link up, check out the latest post.
It came as a slight surprise to me when Saturday morning Mr. Ham said "let's do the switch today."
The what?
The switch. The bedroom switch. Tear down the crib, set up Grant's new bed in the room the crib had been in, and start having Natalie sleep on the bottom bunk in Abby's room.
Ooooh. That switch.
Grant tries out his new bed
for the first time.
This is something we had been talking about for several weeks now. We originally had discussed doing so around Memorial Day weekend. I'm not sure why we didn't. Maybe part of it was denial? I dunno. What I do know is that Mr. Ham tore down that crib, then we disassembled the changing tower. Then assembled the hutch to make it a dresser/hutch instead of a changing tower. Then it was time for the bed. I made it with Grant's new Thomas bedding, and his room was ready. And he was THRILLED! I'm not sure if it's the having his own space, the Thomas bedding, the blue walls, or something else. But he was THRILLED. Still is. It's pretty cute, actually! (Click the thumbnails to see the pictures their actual size.)
Grant reads to his puppy in his new bed.
Once Grant's room was ready, we prepped the girls' room. Changed the sheets for Natalie, brought her favorite blankets (for snuggling) into the room, and let her check out her new pad. She was excited, too. And the next morning, she came into our room (way too early) with Abby, and she had a HUGE grin on her face! She, too, is still excited.
Grant shows off his Thomas bed.
It's bittersweet for me. Because it's the end of an era. For almost 7 years we have had that crib up and (mostly) in use. When Abby was a couple of months old, we moved her into it. She stayed in her crib until she was almost 2.5 – a few months before we needed it for Grant. He used it until he was a few months shy of 2, because Natalie was coming. And she has used it since she was a couple of weeks old. (Funny how that works – first child gets a couple of months in our room. Last child, a couple of weeks. But, I digress ...)
We knew when I was pregnant with Natalie that she was the last. It was confirmed for me shortly (we're talking moments) after her birth. I knew I was D.O.N.E. DONE! While I occasionally get a tiny smidgen of baby lust, it's very fleeting! I just remind myself how nice it is to be done with the newborn craziness. Natalie's got a routine, we're all settling into a nice family routine. I'm happy to NOT upset it now! ;-)
But, still, it is the end of an era. The Baby Era is over in the Ham household. Over and done. (Mr. Ham is fixed, so there's no question about it!) And I'm 99.9% happy with that. But, part of me will miss my cuddly, sweet babies. (Especially when the older one mouths off and rolls her eyes ...) The Baby Era is over. I'm not sure what to call it now. We have one in school, one in preschool, and the other's technically a toddler still. The first of many Transitional eras, perhaps? Maybe I'll call this Transition Era, the First. That will give way to The School Era, when all three are in school. Back to Transition, etc.
Yikes! I had better stop thinking about that! It'll make me sad.
Time to enjoy these sweet babies – er, I mean children – of mine before they want nothing to do with me!
I'm starting over. I still intend to attempt t0 share music with you every week. But, I didn't like Tune-In Tuesday as a title. Well, I liked it, but not its abbreviation ...
Anyway, so, Tuesday Tunes it is! And, new name = new string, hence my starting with #1. (Yes, I did say hence. I use that word a lot. My degree's in English. It's just something I do.)
For the newbies, here's the scoop: Tuesday Tunes is a hopefully weekly meme hosted here at Rambings & More. What's the point? Sharing music. I LOVE music. LOVE it. In fact, I would say it's very reasonable to say that music is my passion. It's one of few, very few, things that I couldn't imagine living without. As such, I'm always looking for new music, and I'm more than happy to share my favorite music! Well, not just my favorites. I also share whatever's in my head at the moment, and sometimes that's determined by what my KIDS are into at the moment. Anyway, please share your music with me! :-) For now, just leave me a comment with your link. (And please link back to me.) When we get some more participation, I’ll make a button and get us a Linky to make sharing easier! Note: Sometimes (likely more often than not) I will share Christian music. That does NOT mean only Christian music is welcome. I wanna know what YOU'RE listening to, whatever genre it is! :-)
And now I share.
1. Better Than a Hallelujah by Amy Grant ~ This is pretty new, and I like it. I've heard there's actually a lot of complaints about this song in the Christian-music world. (What IS it with Christians and being so damn critical and prone to bitching and moaning about every. little. thing. that they don't like? SOMEONE, please explain. How is that love? How is that a good example? No wonder so many people cannot stand Christians ... anyway, that is completely beside the point.) Take a moment to listen, really listen, to this song. I get what she's saying. I totally get it. Totally. I've decided to post the lyrics (excuse poor grammar. I just C&P these) with this one, because I think it'll make it easier for me to explain. Part of it is semantics: she says sometimes. She doesn't say that your (or my) hallelujah is crap. She doesn't say tears and suffering are the only thing God hears. She says that there are times when a hallelujah just isn't as good. Why? This is the part I think is most important: she's referring to the rawness and sincerity inside our cries for help. So many times our hallelujahs are just lacking in sincerity and rawness. I'm not saying that we're not sincere. I just think we're more real with God sometimes when we're broken. There's nothing like going through rough times to bring someone back into His arms. I've been there. Most people I know have been there. THAT is what this is talking about. And, knowing that, I think this is an absolutely beautiful, right-on song! Enjoy!
God loves a lullaby
In a mothers tears in the dead of night
Better than a Hallelujah sometimes.
God loves the drunkards cry,
The soldiers plea not to let him die
Better than a Hallelujah sometimes.
We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah.
The woman holding on for life,
The dying man giving up the fight
Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes
The tears of shame for what's been done,
The silence when the words won't come
Find More lyrics at www.sweetslyrics.com
Are better than a Hallelujah sometimes.
We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah
Better than a church bell ringing,
Better than a choir singing out,singing out.
We pour out our miseries
God just hears a melody
Beautiful the mess we are
The honest cries of breaking hearts
Are better than a Hallelujah
Better than a church bell ringing
better than a choir singin' loud
singin' loud
There was another song off her new album that I wanted to share, but it's not on Grooveshark right now. I don't have it on my computer, either, so I can't add it. I'll put it on the back burner for a future Tuesday Tunes post. Rather than force it and dig up another song just to fill the space, I'll keep it at one this week.
So, what about you? What music are you listening to lately? What music makes you think?
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1. While at the beach, pool, etc..Do you cover up your assets or show them off? Back in my skinny days (or maybe I should say not-fat days) I showed them off. Nowadays, cover up. No one wants to see this!
2. Road trips or Plane trips? Depends on how far I'm going. If it's not too far, road. Otherwise, plane – I wanna get there fast!
3. I can't stand it when...? My kids are whiny and argumentative.
4. Have you ever gone topless at the beach? LMAO No way!
5. How many blog carnivals do you do a week? Between the two blogs, too many! But, they're fun, and I've made some great friends through them!
6. My favorite thing about the weekend is...? Having my husband home! :-)
7. Pancakes or waffles? Pancakes
8. Water Park or Amusement Park? Amusement Park with water rides! ;-)
Taken from the-blog-that-encourages-stealing, also known as Sunday Stealing! ;-)
1. The phone rings; who don't you want it to be? A solicitor
2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart? Usually.
3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener? Listener.
4. What was the last compliment that someone gave you? Umm.. Abby told me I'm the best mom ever.
5. Do you play the lottery? Nope.
6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, who would you want with you? My husband.
7. Do you like to ride horses? Yes.
8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid? Yes.
9. What is your favorite party game? Umm...I dunno. Scattergories is fun.
10. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was married, would you go for it? Nope.
11. When was the last time that you lied? Probably earlier today. Abby lost a tooth yesterday and the tooth fairy forgot to come ... :oops:
12. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you? That depends. If it's a different Christian denomination, sure. If it's something outside the Christian umbrella, then no.
13. If you have a S/O, who pursued who? If not, do you like to pursue or be pursued? Um...neither, really. We just kinda came together. One of our good mutual friends worked hard to help get us together.
14. Use six words to describe yourself. short, shy, lefty, quiet, loyal, Christian
15. Name a song that could make you cry. Can't say I can think of one. I'm not an easy crier.
16. Are you pleased with your education? Yes.
17. How do you feel about gun control? Less is more.
18. If your house was on fire, what thing would be the first thing you grabbed? Assuming we're talking about things because my family and animals are safe, I'd go for the computer.
19. How often do you have a romantic weekend? Rarely. We need to fix that!
20. Do you think more about the past, present or future? I'm an equal-opportunity thinker.
21. What was the last adult magazine that you have read?Adult? I sure hope you don't mean smutty. If you mean for grown-ups, then Parenting or Parents.
22. What are you told about your eyes? They are big and beautiful.
23. How tall is just right? WHAT? Umm...
24. Where is your dream house located? Probably about a mile or so away.
25. Do you have a secret fetish? LOL No.
26. Have you tried bourbon? If yes, what type? Nope. I'm not one for alcohol.
27. Have you ever seen a male or female stripper? Briefly saw a male stripper, but exited the premises once I realized that's what was going on.
28. When was the last time you were at TGI Fridays? Sometime over the past few weeks.
29. When was the last time you were at Church? Way too long ago ...
30. Where was the farthest place you traveled today? Upstairs. Seriously. Today was move-kids'-bedrooms-around day, so I didn't go anywhere. We took down the crib <sniff, sniff> and set up Grant in his new room. Natalie gets the second bed in Abby's room (where Grant used to sleep). Mr. Ham is now trying to get Natalie to go to sleep ...
31. What was your favorite job? Page designer. That was my first job out of college, and it was AWESOME!
32. What condiments do you like at your BBQ? Ketchup and mustard work for me.
33. Bud is hosting Thursday Thunks this week. Will you play? Probably not, simply because I've never done TT before. Hadn't even heard of it before now!
34. Do you look like your mom or dad? Mom
35. Who was the last person that you showered with (it's okay to leave out the name)? Um ... my husband? I don't know simply because I'm more of a solo showerer! ;-)
Today’s topic is “6 things you and your Dad both enjoy.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . .
My dad and I both enjoy:
Reading
Popcorn
Music
Chicago sports
My kiddos
Staying up later than we should
Now it's your turn! Post your list and go back HERE to link up and find others' lists!
I can't remember the last time I did this one. Bad me. I really want to do this more often. It's always, ALWAYS good to look back and see what I'm thankful for over the course of the week.
This is hosted on Living to Tell the Story. If you’d like to join in, the rules of play can be found HERE. This week’s post, with the MckLinky attached, is HERE.
Girl Scout Camp ~ Yes, I know. I'm a horrible mother, but I needed a break from the oldest. She's the sweetest, most loving child. But she's also a handful. And she gets bored easily. Girl Scout Camp (day camp) was a perfect activity for us. She's still home in the mornings and at night, but during the day she's having a blast with her friends. And, she's in the same group as her BFF. Yesterday she told me she's sad that today is the last day of camp. Me, too, kid. Me, too.
FROGs ~ Say what? That's my forum for Christian women (frogsgroup.com), and these ladies are the best, most supportive group of women I've ever had in my life. Even though I've been less-than involved there lately, they're still here for me when I need them. Thank you, ladies! I love you all!
A very understanding husband ~ A few weeks ago we purchased a new mattress. We chose poorly. After about a week and a half of hemming and hawing, I finally said enough was enough. It isn't as soft as I like my bed. It's too bouncy (we had a Simmons Beautyrest before, and we are SPOILED as a result). I'm waking up with a sore back EVERY day. Not good. Not good at all. So, my wonderful husband, who said he was fine on that mattress, agreed to get a new new mattress. (There's a 30-day guarantee, thankfully.) So, I went (without Natalie) and chose my top three. (And wouldn't you know it, I went back to Simmons! Which, interestingly, wasn't available the first time we shopped, so I think it's good we chose poorly first.) Mr. Ham and I went back (with the kiddos in tow) and he agreed on my absolute favorite! :-D My wonderful, sweet husband didn't let the fact that it costs TWICE our original selection stop him. (Shockingly, I have to add!) He and I agree: We got 11 years out of Mattress #1, and expect to likely get about the same out of Mattress #2. Now, the hard part. Waiting. Seven to 14 days for the mattress to arrive in the store. Then we schedule delivery. I still have a sore/stiff back every day (stupid wrong mattress), but at least I know it's almost over!
Thirty-day guarantees ~ See #3 for why! ;-)
Kids' programming back on Netflix ~ I recently posted an e-mail I had sent to Mr. Ham. (If you haven't read it yet, it can be found HERE.) Well, I checked a few days ago to find that Blues Clues and Dora were BACK! WOOT! AND, even better, Diego is available streaming, too! Extra bonus: Instead of just two seasons, all three shows have THREE seasons! Woohoo!
Now it's your turn. What are your five favorite things from this week?
1. I hope to sleep past 6:58. 2. It was the reason, of course, I swear it was. 3. Have more babies is something I no longer feel the need to do. 4. I have another errand to run, then it's time for some more reading. 5. I don't care where it isn't...just go find it 6. What were once vices are still vices. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to nothing in particular ~ maybe some reading, tomorrow my plans include reading and finishing laundry (fun stuff) and Sunday, I want to take Mr. Ham out to dinner for Father's Day!
I type my titles before I actually write my posts. Otherwise, I forget to add a title! So, this was written in hopes that Grooveshark actually wants to WORK this week! I'm calling this #10 because last time Grooveshark wasn't working. Anyway, it's time for Tune-In Tuesday.
For the newbies: Tune-In Tuesday is something I (try to) do every week. I LOVE music – almost as much as I love reading. And, I figured that my blog is the perfect place to share music with you. Generally, it will be my favorites. Songs that touch me, songs that move me, songs that I love for any reason. Sometimes they'll be songs I heard recently that I like or songs that are pertinent to me at that time for reasons I'll explain in my post. If you love music – or just have some songs to share, too – please play along. For now, just leave me a comment with your link. When we get some more participation, I'll make a button and get us a Linky to make sharing easier!
Now that that's out of the way, here's this week's Tune-In Tuesday Music:
1. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) by Beyonce ~ I'm not too into Beyonce. Never have been. But, my daughter has been singing this lately – because the kid next door does. (I'm guessing it's the Chippettes' version, but I figure that'd be annoying, so we'll go with the original! ;-) )
2.Lead Me by Sanctus Real ~ I recently heard this one. WOW! I so wish this would hit home with my husband ...
I am so proud of myself! I did it – ahead of time, too! :-D I'm really, really hoping I can get into a routine with this!
So, anyone out there have music to share? I wanna know what you (or your kids, I suppose LOL) are listening to!
For now, just leave me a comment with your link. (And please link back to me.) When we get some more participation, I’ll make a button and get us a Linky to make sharing easier! Note: Sometimes (likely more often than not) I will share Christian music. That does NOT mean only Christian music is welcome. I wanna know what YOU’RE listening to, whatever genre it is! 
