Monday, April 28, 2008
Eat at Billadelphia!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Phone Prank
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Sick
Friday, April 18, 2008
Whistling, Funerals, and Food
We were listening to it yesterday and Thomas again talked about Twopa's train whistle. He was practicing his version as we were driving to the store. When I got out and opened the door, both boys were trying it. So glad I had my camera with me!
One story from the funeral I haven't shared yet is when Thomas was asking me what he should say to Grandma when he saw her in Lubbock. I told him the best thing to say is, "I'm sorry Twopa died" or "I'm sorry for your loss." 4 or 5 words everyone should know. Little words that mean a lot. Thomas thought about it a minute and said, "How 'bout if I say 'Too bad Twopa died?'" I said thought my suggestions were probably a better way to go. I'm not sure he actually said anything to her when we go to their house, but since he's 5 he can get away with that. If he'd been older, or I'd been less distracted, I'd have made sure he said something one way or another.
I know I wrote about eating lunch after his t-ball game and him signing his autograph. Last Saturday, he wanted to go back there to eat to see if his autograph was still posted. It was. And as the owner noticed Thomas, he yelled out to him "Hey, it's THOMAS!" Thomas had a huge grin on his face. Then he suggested that another customer might want Thomas' autograph so he got one too. And Thomas got another ball, a Phillies hall of famer. Two nights ago, Thomas said, "Mommy, can we go eat at the same place again after my game on Saturday?" I said, "Maybe so." He said, "Mommy, the answer isn't 'maybe so' it's 'yes!'"
Monday, April 14, 2008
Grandpa's Funeral
During the actual funeral, my cousin, Jeremy, went first and gave a beautiful eulogy. My brother, Mike, went second and read several of Grandpa's poems. I went third. My uncle, Bobby, and cousin, Ben, went last playing and singing the two songs. How Great Thou Art was first and Beulah Land was the last thing before the pastor spoke.
How Great Thou Art
Bobby playing and Ben and two friends singing. Wasn't Bobby's playing awesome? I know Grandpa was up in Heaven loving listening to his incredibly talented son playing so beautifully for him. And I absolutely love Ben's voice, that's why we had him sing at our wedding 15 years ago.
How Great Thou Art.mp3
Beulah Land
Bobby playing, Ben and two of his friends singing. Absolutely beautiful. I cry every time I hear it.
Beulah Land.mp3
Jeremy's Speech
My cousin, Jeremy, the former youth minister, gave the eulogy. Doesn't he have an awesome voice? Very pastorly. :-)
Jeremy's Speech.mp3
Mike's Speech
My brother, Mike, read three of Grandpa's poems. One of which you've read here on this blog. I think you'll enjoy the other two. They're funny. Excellent job Mike!!
Mike's Speech.mp3
My Speech
Here's my speech. First of all, I had no idea the Texas twang I had until I heard myself speak for 5 minutes. Wow! And secondly, you know I'm such a perfectionist that I just have to point out that I know that I should have said, "...things his grandkids thought WERE special" but I'm going to give myself a break here. It was my grandfather's funeral and I was up on stage speaking in front of at least a hundred people.
Thomas likes hearing this speech in the car. He loves hearing the part where I talk about him. And every time, he agrees with me that yep, he did love Grandpa's train whistle. After he listened to it a time or two, he asked me, "Mommy, why are you going like this?" and sniffed his nose a couple times. I explained that I was crying. "Why were you crying?" "Well, it was his funeral and I was sad he's not here with us anymore." "Well, his BODY'S here on Earth, right, Mommy?" "That's right Thomas." "But his soul is in Heaven with Jesus, right, Mommy?" "That's right baby."
Kim's Speech.mp3
Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Best Channel Ever
I think it's hilarious and so does my son. So far, he hasn't heard me say some of the typical mom sayings like "If your friends all jumped off a cliff, would you jump too?" and "Stop crying or I'll give you something real to cry about!" and cackles listening to them. And he loves when she asks her kids to please try a food they hate because he HAS been there.
So that song played and then a Naked Brothers Band song came on, followed by a song from Lazytown and then capped by a song from Shrek. He could hardly contain his glee. "Mommy, this is the BEST CHANNEL EVER!!!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Three Mealtime Stories
Also at dinner tonight, I noticed Thomas wiping ketchup off his arm and I thought he was using his sleeve so I asked him to please use a napkin. He turned around and said, "But I'm using a french fry!"
And last night at dinner (we've eaten out a lot this week), the waitress really took a shine to Thomas and he talked her ear off. Toward the end of the meal, she asked him what his name was. He told her. Then she asked how old he was and he said, "Five!" Then she grinned and told David and me how cute he was and that she just loved him. After she walked away, Thomas said, "Let's just pretend I didn't hear that."
Monday, April 07, 2008
Irony
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Games and Food
On Friday after school, the boys and I went to the mall to get them some new shoes. We ate lunch at the food court first and as we were walking up to Chick-Fil-A, Thomas noticed a man standing there in a black and white striped shirt and black pants. He motioned to me and whispered, "Is that guy a prisoner?" I chuckled and said, "No honey, he works at Foot Locker."
Wednesday night, David took the boys to McDonald's after t-ball practice. I'd gone out with mom and some friends to play bingo. I've played twice and it's a lot of fun even when you don't win. But anyway, as they were in the drive-through about to order, Thomas was explaining to David all about how to order Jonathan's Happy Meal. He told him that Mommy always ordered Jonathan a toddler toy and not a big kid toy, something that is new as Jonathan now eats enough to merit his own meal. Then after David correctly ordered, Thomas praised him for doing such a good job.