SAS!!!

SAS stands for 'Super Awesome Shots'...my son Paden's soccer team this year. Leave it to them to pick something way out there!

Soccer had been canceled last week on account of too much snow (ugh) - so we were happy to get out and see some of his buddies from last year.

Paden and his buddy Graham - 'We've got serious wheels, Mom!!!'

Last night we decided (well mostly I decided) to walk from our house to the soccer pitches since we had plenty of time...it is, of course, much quicker to drive, but I'm trying to get more physical activity into my daily routine. The perk of walking is that we walk RIGHT BY the 7-11, and what's better to cool your thirst than a big ole slurpy!!! (which I did not have I might mention!) I settled for a green tea gingerale, which was really delish. Paden bartered for the Gatorade cause 'I need lots of energy to play Mom!' (blue tongue and all).

Coach Steve was happy to see Paden. Kudos to Coach Steve on all the respect he gets from the kids. They practiced for a half an hour and then it was 'Game On!'

It was great to see how Paden had improved (and had grown) over the past year with his soccer skills. 'I got wheels, huh Mom??!!' You sure do buddy! (It's all about the 'wheels').

Well, wheels - and snacks!!!

By Paden's account we won the game 5-1. AND - he got his first goal of the season. It was a bit of a walk home, but I don't think he let up smiling the whole way.



When we went to wake him up this morning, I don't think he moved the whole night!!! Nothing like a good match of soccer to sleep soundly... I just wish I had his energy!!!

Modern Day Abbott & Costello

I love Abbott & Costello. Their 'Who's on First?' routine is, in my opinion, one of the most clever skits ever.



Thanks to Swancourt for the great clip.

My husband sent the 'modern day version' to me this morning, and it reminded me how little 'true' comedy there is out there anymore - what Abbott & Costello did is a lost art. I'm not sure who came up with this particular written version, but thank you for giving me a chuckle this morning.

This is what would most likely transpire should Costello ever had decided to buy a computer (if they had been around way back when....)

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes! for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!

(A few days later)
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on 'START'.............

The Most Ridiculous Commercial on TV

Commercials, let's face it, are part of our everday lives. So much so, that I'm sure you can think of at least one phrase you use that has come from a commercial ad (cause after all, this is part of the way the make their money - through repition and brainwashing!!)



Just a few days ago, I told someone I was 'taking a Benylin day'.

How many times have you smacked your head and said 'I could have had a V8' or 'I can't believe it's not butter!!'...j-e-l-l-o!!! I'm sure a few come to mind.



Ranking right up there is the 'good morning, good morning, we talked the whole night through, good morning, good morning to you'...which led me to believe that every curler on the planet couldn't 'get it up' for all the viagra ads played during the Brier! Gene Kelly and Judy Garland are, no doubt, rolling in their graves over that one - out of sheer laughter.



The other evening, during late nite TV (thank heavens!) this commercial comes on the tube. And at first I'm thinking, am I on the Comedy channel? Seriously, I'm waiting for someone to say 'LIVE from New York - it's Saturday Nite!!!!'.... but it was Monday, so that couldn't be it.



I would love to see the 'disclaimer' on this ad - I couldn't find one on their website, so that just goes to show you, because with other ads they extol the virtue of their product on one hand, and then tell you all the terrible things that 'might' occur if you actually take their product.



This particularly bad advertisement is actually willing to send you, free except for the cost of postage, a one week's supply of their product to test. 'Now if we didn't believe in our product, could we do this????'



Here's the link. Judge for yourself. Maybe it should be on 'Ripley's Believe it or Not'....not.

See Dick Run...

Do you remember the very first words you ever read out loud?
'See Dick. See Dick run.' Yeah, good times....

Well yesterday was a proud mama moment. Paden read his very first book out loud. Very exciting, and very big boy...
His little book was called 'The House'. It's called a pattern book, 'this is a....this is a....'

Paden was quite anxious to show us his stuff!


We've always enjoyed reading - bedtime stories are always the best.

From now until the end of the school year, Paden will take home two books to read per week...it's nice to have someone read since I'm still stuck with laryngitis.

I wish my garden looked like that...alas, I am not a greenthumb, but it was most excellent to see his joy (and pride..he's such a Leo) in being able to read to us.

I can't wait to see what the next book will be!!! :)

Smile & Nod....Smile & Nod....

'Hi! How are you today??'
...smile and nod...
'Not feeling well??'
...smile and nod...
'Sore throat??'
...smile and nod...
'Wow, must be pretty bad, huh??'
...smile and nod...
'Strep??'
...smile and shake... (gotta change it up a bit, right)
So then I let this little squeak out, which is more like a whisper, 'laryngitis'...
'Oh', they whisper back as they try not to look obvious as they take a step back.
'Not contagious', I hiss (well, it sounds like a hiss)
'Hope you're feelin' better soon', they whisper... that's the part I find funny, there's no need for them to whisper, they're not sick...
Then there's the flip side where because you smile and nod, and not say anything, they repeat themselves, but only louder! 'YOU SAY YOU'RE NOT FEELING WELL???!!!!'
...I didn't say anything- really.

The Battle Continues...um, Not Really...

Round two went on Tuesday in Edmonton...Oilers vs. Flames.
The Oilers needed a win to stay in the playoff hunt. They. Did. Not. Win.

There'll be no living with my husband.