The Progeny
Ethan be Ten
The actual birthday was Sunday, the 17th, but as we were traveling home from Oklahoma, the time did not seem propitious for celebrating. I mean, I have taken hot curlers out of my hair while driving, but I draw the line at lighting birthday candles.
Besides, we needed a day to recoup, get groceries and actually BUY the birthday food. The big party was last night.
Sharon made this Chocolate Truffle Tart, with lots of help from Ethan. (thanks again for the chocolate cookbook, Wilson :-) I cut out 300 calories from my day just so's I could indulge in a piece.....OK, a piece and a half.
It was too beautiful to stab with candles, so I did the "light the candles set into half a slice of bread," thing.
I actually surprised the birthday boy with one gift, a watch, so yeah, my life is now complete.
It's traditional for the ten-year-old male to receive a wallet.
This started because Ardith got a purse for her 10th birthday (I know, WHAT was I thinking....) and I felt obligated to start giving the boys a wallet when they turned 10. Some traditions are retained simply because the other kids expect them, as opposed to merit, i.e. having any money to put in them.
Trevor notices that this is another of those "I won't get to play with this, so what's the point?" presents.
A fox figurine from a sweet person at church....
*waves to Laura*
"They're books, Ethan.....you read them."
"Don't worry, son.....the blindness from Mommy's flash is only temporary....it should wear off in a year or two."
This is a Woody kite. (character from Toy Story) Another of Ma's amazing finds on Ebay :-D
Ethan finally decided on "The Santa Clause," for his birthday movie. He was mucho torno to pick something non-Christmas, since the family is obligated to watch Christmas videos anyway, so why waste a birthday pick on a Christmas flick? But he, Melinda and Carolyn had seen the end of it at the motel and were desperately in need of closure, cinematographically speaking.
And for the perfect accent to a restful evening, may I recommend a slice of dark chocolately pie before bed? It gives you that little extra kick needed to stay awake for Jurassic Park.
And that brings us to some VERY GOOD NEWS, LADIES! If your husband/fiancé seems hesitant to commit on the topic of offspring, we NOW know the ultimate method for getting the guys attuned to the wonders of children. (not that I would be speaking from personal experience.....)
First, get stranded on a tropical island with fearsome creatures (no, not the kids, I mean dinosaurs). Add to the mix some helpless but slightly cutesome children needing protection (preferably with good screaming skills) and let nature take it's course.
The kids get saved and the guy converts.
And it's just---that---simple.
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Besides, we needed a day to recoup, get groceries and actually BUY the birthday food. The big party was last night.
Sharon made this Chocolate Truffle Tart, with lots of help from Ethan. (thanks again for the chocolate cookbook, Wilson :-) I cut out 300 calories from my day just so's I could indulge in a piece.....OK, a piece and a half.
It was too beautiful to stab with candles, so I did the "light the candles set into half a slice of bread," thing.I actually surprised the birthday boy with one gift, a watch, so yeah, my life is now complete.
It's traditional for the ten-year-old male to receive a wallet.
This started because Ardith got a purse for her 10th birthday (I know, WHAT was I thinking....) and I felt obligated to start giving the boys a wallet when they turned 10. Some traditions are retained simply because the other kids expect them, as opposed to merit, i.e. having any money to put in them.Trevor notices that this is another of those "I won't get to play with this, so what's the point?" presents.
A fox figurine from a sweet person at church....
*waves to Laura*"They're books, Ethan.....you read them."
"Don't worry, son.....the blindness from Mommy's flash is only temporary....it should wear off in a year or two."
This is a Woody kite. (character from Toy Story) Another of Ma's amazing finds on Ebay :-DEthan finally decided on "The Santa Clause," for his birthday movie. He was mucho torno to pick something non-Christmas, since the family is obligated to watch Christmas videos anyway, so why waste a birthday pick on a Christmas flick? But he, Melinda and Carolyn had seen the end of it at the motel and were desperately in need of closure, cinematographically speaking.
And for the perfect accent to a restful evening, may I recommend a slice of dark chocolately pie before bed? It gives you that little extra kick needed to stay awake for Jurassic Park.
And that brings us to some VERY GOOD NEWS, LADIES! If your husband/fiancé seems hesitant to commit on the topic of offspring, we NOW know the ultimate method for getting the guys attuned to the wonders of children. (not that I would be speaking from personal experience.....)
First, get stranded on a tropical island with fearsome creatures (no, not the kids, I mean dinosaurs). Add to the mix some helpless but slightly cutesome children needing protection (preferably with good screaming skills) and let nature take it's course.
The kids get saved and the guy converts.
And it's just---that---simple.
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posted by Ma Hoyt | 10:13 AM
3 Comments:
And no, the white gloss on the Chocolate Truffle Tart is not mold (as Jason suggested). Whether or not it's liquid that the fridge pulled to the surface and froze, it does make Ethan's name and age stand out better, doesn't it?
Incidentally, your evil plans of inflicting children on the masses has one slight problem. What if the male in question dislikes children to the extent that sacrificing the ones in need of saving seems like an act done for the better good of mankind? I mean, then you've still got no babies on the way AND you've gone and killed several of someone else's children.
You raise a valid point, Cynic.
Obviously, I will have to conduct more "research," i.e. watch more movies.
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