Egg Lobbing and Coloring Windows

When I was younger I never really was mischievous. Yes, I got into my fair share of trouble but nothing that would involve other people. I never rolled a house, I never floured a vehicle, or went ding dong ditching (ring the door bell and run). I also never egged anyones car or house. But...If I were to have the opportunity now and knew I wouldn't get in trouble or damage someones property I would so go and lob eggs at just about anything! I have discovered in my adult years that this is really fun to do. I know you are trying to figure out just how I know about this. Well...I buy eggs (as most people do) and sometimes we eat all of them and sometimes we don't. For some reason I have a problem with throwing old eggs in the garbage can. So, I open the back door and lob the eggs into the woods. Generally I try and hit a tree or something so I can watch it splat! Think about it, the way an egg is shaped and the weight of an egg makes it perfect for throwing. It will just roll off of the tips of your fingers and hit just about wherever you are aiming. And then when you do hit your target SPLAT eggs guts go everywhere! So, my challenge to you it to try it...see how you like it. I promise you will love it.

Now, this morning I went to Wal-Mart and had an amazing discovery. We all know that Crayola products are way better than others. For example, Rose Art...nobody wants Rose Art crayons. They are really waxy and never color as well as a Crayola crayon. So this morning I was going to get the girls a new box of Crayola crayons and a new coloring book. I knew we were going to be home all day and they would enjoy something new. Then I found these! Crayola Window Crayons!!! They are so neat! I opened the blinds in their room and they went to town! Then when they were done all it took was a tiny bit of Windex and a paper towel and it was gone! No big mess. Easy clean-up. I really think the big attraction to this product is that 1) its lots of fun and 2) it feels like you are doing something you are not supposed to do. I will say I did have to draw on the kitchen window just to check them out and I like them too! So, if you have children or have some that come to your house occasionally, I highly recommend that you grab a pack next time you are at Wal-Mart.

Silly Songs and Sickness

Recently I purchased a CD for the girls to listen to in the car. Occasionally, we have to get new ones because I just get completely sick of listening to the same thing over and over and over again. Anyway, the one I got was called Silly Songs. Now, we have had silly song CD's before but I do believe this is the silliest of all! My favorite song is the Weenie Man song. If I could sing it for you I would. But, since I can't right now here are the words...

I know a weenie man

He owns a weenie stand

He sells most anything

from hotdogs on down (oh baby)

Someday I'll change his life

I'll be his weenie wife

Hotdog I love that weenie man!

Cute huh??? So, needless to say, I have been singing this song in my head all day long. I had to sing it for everybody at lunch today. They were quite impressed!

Now...to the sickness part of this post. Uuuhhhhggggggggggg

The stomach bug seems to be running rampid all around me. First it was my Dad, then it was my father-in-law, then it was all of Brandy's family, AND NOW IT'S JOHNNY!!!! He came home from work early today and has been in bed since. Let's just say that the bathroom and the bedroom has been his favorite two rooms today. I am trying very hard to stay away from him and also for the kids to stay away. But, I don't know that even my very best efforts will help anything. I am now just praying that somehow someway the girls and I will avoid it.

Good Morning!

Well it is Sunday morning 9:06 am...I am Mom & Dad's house. We came over last night for dinner and it turned into a sleep-over! I totally lost track of time last night and before I knew it, it was almost 11:00. So, we left, got halfway down the road and decided to turn around and spend the night. One HUGE perk is that Dad is now in the kitchen making homemade waffles!! I can't wait! (I guess I am skipping the diet this morning...oh well)

Bailey has become quite the little reader. They are doing two different contest at school for reading. 1) They have a certain number of books they are supposed to read each month from now until the end of May. If they reach their goal at the end of each month they get a ball to use at the Spring Fling to try and dunk their teacher in the dunking booth. 2) The child that reads the most books in the grade gets a special award on awards day. Needless to say she is reading like crazy! She started yesterday and is working on book #6 right now. Her reading skills have really impressed me. Right now she is ready The Cat & the Hat. She has not asked for any help so far. She reads way faster than I thought she should be able to and also she reads with alot of expression! I think a lot of this is just my really smart child and two I think she really has a great teacher this year. We Love Mrs. Langston!!!

I have a new found love for thrift stores and consignment sales. Over the past week I have been to 2 thrift stores and 3 consignment sales. I have really gotten some great stuff for the girls for the spring and summer. Some things were brand new with the tags on them and I didn't pay more than $4 for anything! Now I really think I have an addiction. Oh well...at least I'm not addicted to the mall...right???

Well, I smell bacon so I think this is all for today. Oh...one more thing. Callie did have a fever all day on Thursday and was diagnosed with strep throat. She woke up Friday morning with no fever and has been fine since.

Take Two

Well as you can see it has been quite a while since my last post. I think I was so overwhelmed with the beach trip I just could not continue to write about it or anything else. So, today I have decided to start again.

Part of the problem before was that I thought I had to have something really great to say. Something really funny, clever, or meaningful. But, I have now decided that you really might care about the day to day meaningless ramble that I am totally capable of. And...if not...well, just don't read my blog! How about that?

Ok, so, today is Sunday. We did our normal Sunday thing. Got up, went to church, lunch, & sleep. It was however, a beautiful day. After our nap I decided we should go out and jump on the trampoline that Santa brought. Today was the first day that I actually jumped on it. I forgot how much fun it was! I also figured out today how much I was really out of shape. I mean I guess I really knew but I just didn't think that jumping like that could make me tired. I guess its a combination of getting older and WAY out of shape. So, maybe I should do it more often.

Well, I think I will end this post now. There is a whole lot more I could say about things that have been happening over that last month or so, but I won't...since I am starting fresh.

I will say to all of you who might be wondering about Callie...she is doing fine. She had her tubes on Thursday. She is feeling lots better now. She is just acting normal...just being Callie.

Oh, one more thing, Bailey starts Cheer Camp tomorrow after school. She is super excited! She will go every day after school this week for an hour and learn a routine. They will perform at the PTO meeting in March.

I Survived...barely.

Well we are home. The weather was great so I didn't have to use any of my tricks. I am just about too tired to give details on this post. I will say there were times that were great and then there were time that really, I am surprised I have any hair left on my head. Overall, it was a good trip, but I am not ready to sign up for next year just yet!

I will give more detail and post pictures later.

Ready, Set, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well my friends...we are now packed and ready to go. I think I have packed just about everything in my house!

Now, as for rain activities, we have games, colors, paper, pens, markers, bendaroos, & movies. The only sedative I seem to have is benadryl, but I guess that will work!

It is now 10:47 - we are right on schedule. About to leave and go pick up the girls at school.

Hopefully, we will have intenet connection in the condo so I can give my wonderful fans a taste of a Cox Family Vacation...which will now be referred to as the CFV.

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What in the world are we going to do????? Thursday the entire Cox Clan will be headed down to Panama City for 4 days. We are taking 16 people and if you didn't know 8 of them are children ages 5 and under. I just looked at the forecast for the week and it is supposed to be raining all weekend!!!

1st of all this will be the first family vacation we have ever had. The most we have all been together was for the evening for dinner or something. I know it will be just fine, but gracious that is a lot of togetherness!!!

So here is the dilemma...if it rains - what can we do with all these kids and all these in-laws??? We have to keep them occupied somehow...any ideas? I would love to hear your comments on this post to ear all of your great ideas.

The whole family (yes including me) is very excited about this and can't wait to go...But....HELP!!!