tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23268285711147387812008-10-05T23:46:11.399-04:00Please Pass the SaltMoriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comBlogger446125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-37543440720023366842008-10-05T16:14:00.002-04:002008-10-05T16:29:30.898-04:002008-10-05T16:29:30.898-04:00Play at your own riskWhen my kids got up from their nap yesterday, there was general whining and all manner of crankiness. They wanted to go to the playground, which was really fine by me; fresh air and change of scenery never hurt anyone.
It was almost time for dinner – but thanks to their little counter cookie raid, no one was in danger of immediate starvation.
So we went. I had thrown on a grubby shirt and Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-55740698651049414842008-10-04T18:08:00.005-04:002008-10-04T18:44:30.740-04:002008-10-04T18:44:30.740-04:00Something about weddings and SaturdaysI have twenty-three first cousins. My mom was one of five, and my dad was one of four. I always had plenty of playmates at family reunions, Christmases, and summers in Colorado.
My cousin Caleb is getting married tonight. I debated for a long time if I should take the kids and go. It would have been a seven+ hour drive and I would have had to deal with the logistical nightmare of figuring Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-88241787792393703562008-10-03T10:50:00.002-04:002008-10-03T10:52:55.774-04:002008-10-03T10:52:55.774-04:00Ask the InterpeepsWe were the first of our circle of friends (meaning, in our age group) to have a third baby. Most of the other families now have three, or are about to.
Goodbye small car, hello minivan.
One such friend (her children can be seen in the pictures below) recently asked me if I had any tips on keeping a big family car clean. I.e. containers, organizers, general tricks of the trade...
(“If you Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-34946297148518187482008-10-02T20:37:00.004-04:002008-10-02T21:01:21.908-04:002008-10-02T21:01:21.908-04:00Morning Fun at the MuseumWhile Drew was in preschool today, the girls and I met some friends at the children's museum.
The Addies:
(No, neither of us call them that. Adeline and Adelaide. One month apart.)
(Yes, I have permission to post all of these.)
Some Serious Bell Ringing:
The line up:
And all four are actually looking at the camera!
(A slight miracle.)Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-55832929796875724152008-10-01T09:21:00.002-04:002008-10-01T09:25:16.091-04:002008-10-01T09:25:16.091-04:00And now it's Wednesday alreadyYesterday, mid morning, I got a call from a friend’s hubby asking if I could help her celebrate her thirty-first birthday by going out to dinner with her that very night.
I told him I couldn’t promise anything, but that I would try. I called my sisters, angels that they are, and explained the situation and that it was totally up to them to decide if they wanted to help me out with the kids, yetMoriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-62175298742712562932008-09-30T00:02:00.001-04:002008-09-30T00:37:27.747-04:002008-09-30T00:37:27.747-04:00How Bad Can It Be?Today Linda at 2nd Cup of Coffee is hosting
which basically is a way for bloggy friends to "meet" each other and "see" the face behind the blog.
And since it's been well documented that I will do almost anything for blog fodder, including blogging my naked face, here's my little cameo:
I See What You're Saying! from Please Pass the Salt on Vimeo.
(Anything longer and I would have Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-31679777633182736892008-09-29T21:24:00.002-04:002008-09-29T21:28:57.063-04:002008-09-29T21:28:57.063-04:00Unusual Monday. Meaning, I actually did something(s).This morning I managed to get up off my rear and go on a long walk/jog.
No, my husband’s running a marathon this week did not inspire me. I’ve been meaning to start exercising for a long time. (And then I’d remember after I’d already taken a shower.)
(Clearly, I lacked motivation.)
I’m sure I’ll be sore tomorrow but the energy boost was nice for today.
After I had showered and ‘put my face Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-1822506475555065922008-09-29T08:22:00.000-04:002008-09-29T08:24:35.365-04:002008-09-29T08:24:35.365-04:00Deep & WideThis just cracks me up.
Madeline's rendition:
Deep & Wide from Please Pass the Salt on Vimeo.Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-58522401183160615272008-09-28T20:49:00.004-04:002008-09-28T23:49:02.642-04:002008-09-28T23:49:02.642-04:00Marathon statsOld Man Andy is currently hobbling around the house and it's quite the sight to behold. But he and Ezra finished in the top 20% out of about 1,200 runners, so I guess he earned it.
They even received a cool medal:
Funny story. A spectator yelled out to him "ARE YOU SINGLE? IF YOU ARE I WANT YOUR NUMBER AFTER THE RACE!!! ...I'M SERIOUS!!!"
Single? Uh, no.
(And who hits on red-faced, Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-803481031377275302008-09-27T22:51:00.000-04:002008-09-27T22:59:24.218-04:002008-09-27T22:59:24.218-04:00A Week, in ReviewTwo Fridays ago now, Dolly called to see if we were doing anything that Saturday, since Ethan had to work here in town. She caught a ride with him and she and the kids played with us all day.
We went ahead and renewed our membership at the children’s museum then. Having her in town was a good excuse. (Like I needed one.)
My angel sisters watched ALL the kids that night, so we could go out toMoriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-53043500741561514072008-09-26T22:21:00.012-04:002008-09-27T10:38:33.348-04:002008-09-27T10:38:33.348-04:00The Never-ending Day[I had a wonderful bloggy break, thank you! And after taking a whole week off, I feel refreshed and ready to blog now in earnest. In case you’re wondering, THIS is the promised new post, really, since technically I've had the Before & After: Girls Room post (below, in case you missed it...for some reason feedreaders didn't pick it up) finished since July. And after not hearing from me for a Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-79021475104443279552008-09-26T08:00:00.003-04:002008-09-26T23:27:53.418-04:002008-09-26T23:27:53.418-04:00Before and After: Girls' RoomWelcome to my edition of
I'm using my girls' room for today's carnival simply because it is the only room that has actual 'before' shots.
(Which is convenient for a 'Before and After' display.)
A little background info in case this is your first visit here; we just moved back into our house after being away for a year and a month. Adelaide was a newborn when we left and still sleeping in Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-31718619888744995702008-09-25T08:10:00.001-04:002008-09-25T08:14:49.701-04:002008-09-25T08:14:49.701-04:00When All You Can Do Is LaughOr cry.
I usually choose to laugh.
Last night I was trying to get Adelaide quickly to bed, but, after playing outside several times during the day, she really needed a bath. Madeline loves baths, and thinks that every time Adelaide gets a bath, she’s entitled to one, too.
And Drew’s never one to turn down a party.
So, I shrugged, said “fine!” and let them all get in. I went downstairs for Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-53902323584998993992008-09-24T08:29:00.000-04:002008-09-24T08:36:28.835-04:002008-09-24T08:36:28.835-04:00Parenting: Not a 'One-Size-Fits-All'Originally published as a guest post at Musings of a Housewife, August 2008.
I've been thinking a lot lately about parenting and how it's not a 'one size fits all' relationship, even to the children within a single family. I've known quite a few parents and grandparents alike who will not do something for a child or grandchild unless they can afford the time, attention, or money it takes to Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-34424136411205715152008-09-23T08:05:00.002-04:002008-09-23T08:12:28.167-04:002008-09-23T08:12:28.167-04:00The Life and Times of Andy's HairOriginally published April 2008.
[Now, before you think me a terrible wife, let it be known I have full authorization to hit the "publish" button when I'm finished with this post. And thank you, honey, for being such a good sport.]
A couple of years ago I caught Andy, hunched over the toilet, shaving all his hair off. He was going to become the next great swimmer or something.
(He even made Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-46029007346834538782008-09-22T09:14:00.002-04:002008-09-22T09:22:08.770-04:002008-09-22T09:22:08.770-04:00Good Morning. Would you like to play some board games?Originally published March 2008.
This morning was one of those times where my attitude about getting out of bed was along the lines of "I don't care if they burn the house down, I simply cannot get up yet."
The kids usually content themselves by eating breakfast bars, playing around the house, climbing on me, watching a movie, or whathaveyou. But this morning? Somehow Drew got the plastic Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-76567715170561757292008-09-19T14:35:00.000-04:002008-09-19T14:36:24.024-04:002008-09-19T14:36:24.024-04:00A week off, and hightailing it to the cookie jarAlright, interpeeps, I need a break and I'm taking it. I'll have a new post up next Friday.
In the meantime, however, I plan on republishing a few of my archived posts. So don't go too far! (Especially if you're a newish reader.)Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-85179431114513723422008-09-18T17:10:00.000-04:002008-09-18T17:10:48.018-04:002008-09-18T17:10:48.018-04:00Fun with FriendsThis has been quite the week for playdates! It started last Friday, we went to see Laura and her darlings and have lunch with them. She also has two girls and a boy, so there’s sort of a friend for everyone.
On Tuesday, Nicky and her boys came over. We had some tea and teased Andy about doing his vocal exercises at home. (Did y’all know I married a music major? Well I did.)
(Sometimes my Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-81611955960825235292008-09-17T09:49:00.006-04:002008-09-17T18:01:50.647-04:002008-09-17T18:01:50.647-04:00Photo Dump, Vol IIShe loves her some spaghetti:
"Um, Mom? There's a horse behind our car."
Oh, that's safe:
Apparently she got tired of playing by herself:
Hurricane Adelaide:
Andy's "organic natural home remedy" for the wasps' nests:
The aftermath:
Why is my toothbrush wrapped up in a nasty washcloth?!
Daddy love:
Escape Artist:
Helping themselves to the party food:
Leaning Tower of Pasta:
Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-61774073710360825462008-09-16T09:08:00.007-04:002008-09-16T09:32:28.171-04:002008-09-16T09:32:28.171-04:00At long lastWhen we lived in this house before, there was this massive, not-very-nice-looking mantel and gas fireplace right as you walked in the front door. Seriously, HUGE.
The fireplace never worked, so it served only as a receptacle for seasonal decorative items, as well as all the junk we routinely unloaded as we passed by coming inside.
(Let’s just say it was USUALLY piled high with quite the Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-88071275667859106552008-09-15T09:32:00.003-04:002008-09-15T15:07:44.796-04:002008-09-15T15:07:44.796-04:00Weekend? Busy. Fun. Tiring.Just a quick weekend update. My friend Jenny called me Friday afternoon for another spontaneous movie night. We watched “What Happens in Vegas,” which I’d already seen but I’m always up for free movies. It’s a fun one. El flicko chicko.
(No, I don’t speak Spanish. I don’t know if that’s grammatically correct.)
(Don’t care.)
Saturday morning Andy took Drew and Madeline to the mall to get Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-32128236977791140232008-09-14T22:32:00.003-04:002008-09-14T22:41:57.073-04:002008-09-14T22:41:57.073-04:00The Babysitters
(Convenient that my sisters used my camera when they were babysitting last Thursday.)Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-83210701557198857472008-09-13T10:48:00.004-04:002008-09-13T10:56:49.535-04:002008-09-13T10:56:49.535-04:00Gotta get moving (after another cup of coffee)(I hope you people realize I'm joking around on this blog about 95% of the time. I'm just sayin'. I didn't really go to K & Nicky's shower for a piece of chocolate cake, delicious as it was. You knew that, right?)
So. Today has been designated The Cleaning Day of the Century. Or at least Month. We've been busy every day this past week and even the evenings have been full. And it shows.
Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-38585748256066798032008-09-12T09:24:00.003-04:002008-09-12T09:30:52.903-04:002008-09-12T09:30:52.903-04:00Showering BabiesWe live in a college town. My sisters (twins, nine years my junior) are back in the area for their sophomore year.
Hello, Free Babysitting. How very nice to meet you.
They came over last night to watch the kids so I could go to Nicky’s baby shower. Nevermind that I didn’t bring her a gift, I was just there for the coffee.
I mean decaffeinated Earl Grey tea.
And chocolate cake.
I think Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2326828571114738781.post-14371596283265747732008-09-11T08:27:00.004-04:002008-09-11T08:34:35.838-04:002008-09-11T08:34:35.838-04:00Baby MamaHad an impromptu pajama party last night with two friends who are the kind of women you don’t mind seeing you in faded grungy clothes and a makeup-less face because, well, it sort of feels like they’ve known you forever and will like you despite your varying personal appearances.
We watched “Baby Mama,” had popcorn, and drank this raspberry-cream tea (decaf) one of them brought over for us to Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083Moriah@pleasepassthesalt1.com