The Eclectic Company: So Many Firsts, So Little Time -

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Saturday, September 4, 2010

So Many Firsts, So Little Time - - -

Mackinley, face-maker extraordinaire, is experiencing some of life's most exciting firsts.

First two-wheel bike. I predict the training wheels won't last long.

Yesterday it was off to the first day of preschool - - -

Sportin', of course, the quintessential backpack.

Posed for the ever popular "out the door" first day of school photo.

And what about this "cheesy grin" girl??? What would SHE do while her big brother was away at school???

She would be left behind at home, with only Papoo and Kamma for company.

Life is really rough sometimes.

Finally big brother returned - - - and both were soon engrossed, REALLY engrossed in a movie.

The End

AKA

Bottoms UP!

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8 comments:

kyooty said...: LOL!!!! He is tall!!! wow! they are growing quickly.; September 4, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Firsts are really special. Hope he loved it! They are so darn cute.; September 4, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Kristin - The Goat said...: I'd have to agree with the training wheels. They will be history fast! I still can't get over how quickly kids grow up.

Kristin - The Goat; September 4, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Maria said...: Cute photos . thanks for sharing the firsts.; September 4, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Linda @ A La Carte said...: They are so cute! Love the 'bottoms up'!; September 4, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Ann in the UP said...: That is one BIG week for Mackinley! I think it's exciting for the whole family while kids are learning new things and having new experiences.

Soon enough they know more that we do and are jaded old second graders. Piper got the real prize though---even if you think that you and Fisherhubby are the consolation prize.; September 4, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Keri said...: We have been seeing you two so much lately, it's REALLY going to be hard when you move away!!! :) Thanks for coming...we love spending time with you both.

Oh, and I didn't realize how tall Mackinley is...he was the tallest one in his class! He looked like he didn't belong...like he was too old or something!; September 4, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Tonja said...: Oh those firsts! The ones that will eventually lead him into the great big world. Bet he loved PS.
They are both precious...though I just don't see how they could enjoy watching TV where they are sitting! To kids, it doesn't matter!; September 6, 2010 at 12:28 PM