{"id":2578,"date":"2013-03-20T16:38:51","date_gmt":"2013-03-20T20:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.handsful.com\/?p=2578"},"modified":"2013-03-20T16:43:22","modified_gmt":"2013-03-20T20:43:22","slug":"life-on-the-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.handsful.com\/wordpress\/archives\/2578","title":{"rendered":"Life on the Iphone…"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve not done a post in a little while.<\/p>\n

Life, ya know?<\/p>\n

I was looking through my phone’s pics and realized they painted a pretty accurate picture of our recent days…<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

The other night, we had one extra teen hanging out with us (nothing new there…), and I was trying to think of something to make for dinner that would fill everyone up. \u00c2\u00a0I found a hashbrown breakfast casserole on one of my Pinter*st boards.<\/p>\n

I had no hashbrowns. \u00c2\u00a0But, I DID have tater tots. \u00c2\u00a0It worked well, and I added homemade waffles and turkey bacon to round out the veggie-less dinner. \u00c2\u00a0And, full we definitely were!<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Dylan’s 3rd prosthesis is in the works, he’ll have his first fitting in April. \u00c2\u00a0We had the task of finding a new pattern for the new socket. \u00c2\u00a0He’s had camo\/lizards and cars for his last two. \u00c2\u00a0We found this at the fabric store and it was an immediate “Yes!!”<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

I’ve become somewhat addicted to homemade popcorn. \u00c2\u00a0Not the icky, greasy, orange stuff that you make in the microwave (that my kids devour), but the old-school popcorn on the stove. \u00c2\u00a02 tablespoons Canola oil, sprinkle popcorn to almost cover the bottom, heat on medium high. \u00c2\u00a0As soon as the first kernel pops, put on the lid and shake around till the popping stops. \u00c2\u00a0Add a little popcorn salt, and you’ve got a pot full of popcorn that (if I’m around) doesn’t last long. \u00c2\u00a0You should try it. \u00c2\u00a0Really.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Ethan kinda amazes me. \u00c2\u00a0If anyone has ever had a natural affinity for music, it’s him. \u00c2\u00a0He’s never had a direct drum lesson….only been in the same room while Payton had a few lessons (and quickly realized he was more suited to drawing). \u00c2\u00a0Everything else, he’s taught himself. \u00c2\u00a0And, if I may say so, he’s good. \u00c2\u00a0Good enough to have made the worship band for the Jr. High kids at our church. \u00c2\u00a0We can’t help but stand in the back and enjoy…<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

We love Jimmy Jo*hn’s. \u00c2\u00a0And, their signs are great. \u00c2\u00a0If I could, I’d hang this one in my house, it’s so good. \u00c2\u00a0I especially liked the one that said “I believe you’re responsible for your actions, regardless of how you feel”. \u00c2\u00a0Can I get an amen?<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Science experiment we’re doing with our co-op. \u00c2\u00a0The epsom salt saturated water is SUPPOSED to be soaking up the string, going across, dripping down onto the board, and showing us stalagtites and stalagmites. \u00c2\u00a0But, it’s not working…the string isn’t absorbing the solution! \u00c2\u00a0I’ve gotta troubleshoot and find out what we’re doing wrong…<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

On a whim, I bought a tub of perler beads and forms. \u00c2\u00a0The big kids, especially Abbey, LOVED making these things. \u00c2\u00a0For the first few days, the kids (L, D, A, and M) went nuts, making several a day. \u00c2\u00a0Here’s a 4 leaf clover Abbey made. \u00c2\u00a0I wondered if it would be too hard for Lainey and Dylan, but they even made some of their own creations. \u00c2\u00a0I should have more pictures of these…<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Teenagers get a hold of your phone<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

and, take random pictures<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

of the thing I do the most.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Drive them places. \u00c2\u00a0Like Drivers Ed. \u00c2\u00a0Which Marley, Payton, and Ethan are currently in. \u00c2\u00a0Everyday, M-F, from 3-5:30. \u00c2\u00a0For 2 1\/2 weeks. Their last day is next Wednesday, and then they’ll be called to start the driving portion.<\/p>\n

On the way home from picking them up, it’s become routine for me to stop after I pull into the drive, switch seats, and let them practice driving up the drive, around the shop, and back up. \u00c2\u00a0The’y’re doing well, and EJ even pulled the van into the garage. \u00c2\u00a0I’ll be passing them on to their Dad when it’s time for them to drive ON the road. \u00c2\u00a0That part makes me nervous.<\/p>\n

I think I’ll snap their picture driving next time.<\/p>\n

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