Me Me Too
Elissa from Managing Autism tagged me for Christmas. I shall tag some of my newer blogger friends that I’ve yet to read a meme on their blog.
Mandolin Mom
Gwendolyn’s Gifts
Allie
Kara
(I’ll get all the links once I get permission to)
I’m going to make up my own rules. Copy and paste the questions below and substitute your own answers (unless we think alike, you have permission to use my answers). Click on the picture and do your own Elf Yourself (just kidding, that’s optional, but check out The AP, The Elder, and The Younger doing the jig by clicking on the picture or here - PREPARE TO ROFLMAO). Then tag 4 of your friends and let them know they’ve been tagged.
“When people say ‘Christmas’ you immediately think…â€
Decorations. I don’t particularly care to DO them, but I LOVE to look at them and drive around or go to open houses to see other families’ talents. Particularly, we have a house in our neighborhood that displays a Christmas dolphin, sun, and flamingo. That one is just tradition to go see.
“Favourite Christmas memory…â€
As a child, I remember getting up the next morning to see what was in my stocking. The specific memory that comes to mind was when we got a trampoline and they had it set up in the back yard already and I started jumping around the house. I remember my sister and brother being just as excited about seeing my reaction to the surprise.
As an adult, my favorite memory was having my whole family spending Christmas here in TN. Not only did we not have to travel, but the whole family was together (something that hasn’t happened in 3 years) and I remember it being very relaxing in the middle of a stressful time in my life.
“Favourite Christmas song/carol…â€
When we are together, my sister and brother and I sing together. We are a SAT trio who each had the same high school chorus teacher, therefore know many of the same arrangements. Our favorites are Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, and Joy in the Morning.
“Favourite Christmas movie…â€
I’m not sure I have a favorite. I did mention Elf the other day. But I do love the classics – Miracle of 34th Street and It’s a Wonderful Life.
“Favourite Christmas character…â€
Probably the reindeer. They are so cute – especially the Rodney Reindeer stuffed animals. I used to call him Dopey Deer.
“Favourite Christmas ornament/object…â€
A Star or the nativity. I think it is really important to remember why we even have the season.
“Plans for this Christmas…â€
To travel to see my family and be together again for the first Christmas in a long time.
“Is Christmas your favourite holiday?â€
I’m not sure I have ever had a favorite holiday, but I suppose I would say that Christmas season is my favorite time of the year for so many reasons. It is a time when you have many opportunities to reflect, give, appreciate, keep in touch, set new goals, and be others-focused.
BTW, The Hub is doing well. Here’s his post-procedure post. All I can say is TGIF. I still have to work but I don’t have to GO anywhere! Woo hoo! Well, I do have a Mom’s Group party to go to tonight.
Turn it back to 2
I’m sure this is a common trait among Aspergians who love music…Track Memorization. The following video of The Elder showcases his singing talent to Track #2 of the They Might Be Giants album Here Come the ABC’s. The Hub is a huge TMBG fan and we even got to see them in concert, stageside, at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville. That was pretty awesome. The Hub got to see them again in Market Square. So when this album came out he was quick to purchase it. We have been subjecting The Elder to both the CD and the DVD ever since then. His favorite song at first was “The Alphabet Lost and Found.” We had to replay that one over and over again. But now he pretty much has the entire soundtrack lyrics memorized. The difference now is he is singing it (not just letting the words come out of his mouth in some random tune or non-tune, whichever the case may be). I’ve been trying to capture this on video for weeks now but today The Elder finally got all the way through it (with visual aid for focus – he successfully did not sing my to-do list on the right half of the page), and The Younger wasn’t louder than the music. Enjoy the Show! (You may need to turn your speakers up.)
What really happened on Sunday…
They really did help with the leaf raking, but I’m not a cruel child laborer (at least not until they asked to be paid). I really didn’t expect to have been out there more than an hour (and that’s with clean-up) much less actually get the yard raked! Great lil helpers they are! We still have the backyard though – the leaf pit – if that’s any indication of how much I’m not looking forward to tackling it.
What’s funny about it? The Elder is way too big for the Little Tykes car (he kept getting is feet caught on the pavement and yelling out “I’m OK!”) and The Younger is way to small for the Big Wheel (as you can see, his feet don’t even reach the pedals).
Since I didn’t post last week, Here’s a Success Sunday Video that Spotlights The Younger…
