Wednesday, March 31, 2010
us
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Ignorant Citizen
I will fully admit that in the past I couldn’t care less about politics. And became just that, an ignorant citizen. I figured I’d leave that debacle to those who had the time to get wrapped up in the debate and government uproars. My Dad has always followed the ins and outs of political circles. As of the past 6 months things have started to change for me too. I am starting to feel the empowerment of being an educated citizen. Knowing what our government is doing is not just critical; it is our duty to our Country!
About 3 months ago something major changed over at the Skousen home. My parents got cable television. Yes, after years of nothing but Little House on the Prairie and Home Improvement they succumbed to modern technology and got Direct TV. My mom is now obsessed with HGTV and on the other hand my Dad was overly thrilled to be able to watch GLENN BECK. And better yet record Glen Beck. Because of this, every time I’m at my parents my Dad turns it on and says “Emily, you HAVE to come watch this episode!” To my surprise Glenn Beck is one of the best teachers I have ever listened to. I happen to be politically illiterate (not sure if that is even correct word usage) so when political jargon is thrown my way I usually duck and hide. He is great at painting a clear picture and doesn’t just assume that you know everything about politics. At times he can be overly exuberant but boy does he know how to make you feel empowered. You can listen to his show on 105.7 and also watch him on Fox News.
It is people like me who don’t think they can play a roll in such a large picture. Simply not true. Voting makes a difference but we need to do more.
STAND UP AND BE HEARD
I know this is not the most popular blogging subject but I’m just trying to do my part.
As everyone knows the Healthcare Bill was passed over the weekend and yesterday was signed by Pres Obama. As of now many states are suing and rightfully so. What really caught my attention was when I saw the clip from yesterday’s signing; Joe Biden turned the time over to Obama to give his little hurrah speech and as he leaned away from the podium you hear him say to the Pres “this is a f***ing big deal”. What? Please tell me the Vice President of the United States did not just say that to the President. Yes, he did. And it was welcomed with a big smile on Obama’s face.
Next on the President’s list is abortion. As a women and a mother I am appalled by this subject. Having had such difficulties becoming pregnant I can not fathom such a concept. What happened to LIFE, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? I literally can not go into it more than this because I become enraged. It is too emotional for me.
Where is our voice? Where is your voice? Why is there a man sitting like a king looking over his democracy on capital hill? Because a number of people in this country liked the idea of a change. Such a drastic change that it would bring the middle class people to their knees to feed, coddle and put money in the pockets of an ever growing lazy class of so called citizens.
Am I being over dramatic? Sadly I am not. I am finally realizing my power and responsibility as a citizen of this country. So should you!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
million miles a minute
{i took an old cardigan that i was about to toss and dressed it up by tacking a few navy buds on the collar}
{and just a few cute first time trial flowers}
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
what's cookin in my kitchen
Monday, March 15, 2010
this little piggy says "feed me, feed me!"
in the morning when he wakes up, i put him in bed with me. for the past week or so he'll cuddle with me for a minute then sit up, grunt a little and start rubbing his chest. i have been teaching him a few words in sign language. this is him pleading with me to give him food (like i said he is practically a mongrel). it is amazing to have him communicate with me! he associates please with food because whenever he is banging on his tray for more food i always ask him to say please before i will give him more. the words he remembers the most are all words that he associates with food. this morning i finished nursing him and he sat up and started to sign more! as brett gave us both a hefty pout followed by "ahh sad" i convincingly said “maybe he wants more sleep…”. he wasn’t so convinced and neither was i. i will have to video him signing all the words he knows. it really is adorable when he puts his fingers together and signs more or food. today we worked on "thank you". i want to make sure he is a polite little boy!
{steele's first sucker}
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
house has got me thinkin
I wasn’t going to share this because this is something very personal to me but I’m in the right mood. This makes me extremely nervous to publish this post but oh what the heck. This is a step for me being me. I write poems sometimes when I can’t sleep or when I’m feeling down. A month or so ago I stirred in bed thinking of all the things I’m not and all the things I wish I was. So…I started to write this. It’s not perfect but it’s what came out.
Even this as I write
Self conscious I feel
Of what may be thought
Me am I real?
For or against me
Neither matter at most
The sly devil waits
He’d love to be my host
I have to be the one to choose
Slowly I begin to see
It’s my choice not his
I have the will to be me
As I conquer my inadequacies
I begin to feel stride
Wind begins to billow beneath my soul
No more will I hide
I feel I can do it
No matter the toll
Some may sneer, some may laugh
With the punches I must roll
The freedom from the judgment
I have now looked away
It’s about time I realized
I am Emily and I’m here to stay
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
smarty pants
steele is obsessed with my phone. he loves it and can't get enough of it. i try to take it away from him but he some how always gets a hold of it. i know what you're thinking, just don't give it to him and it won't be a problem but when you're dying to get something done it seems to be the perfect option.... anyhow, i always lock my phone and then let him play just so no one gets an unwanted call. my phone is a slider and can be unlocked by sliding the phone open. watch what this little mischievous monkey figured out how to do.... and one handed!
steele is also a serious dancer. there really are no words to describe how steele shakes his money maker. just watch.
(he really does it so much better than this but this is all i could get on camera)