So we all like trains.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Old People Get Confused
A few months ago we went to our neighbors for National Night Out. Our neighborhood is old and we have a lot of older residents. Not saying anything bad about them, they are good neighbors.
During the event, our Mayor came by to talk about the safety of the city and neighborhoods. We live in a very safe city, btw. Then he spoke about what to do in case of break-ins, theft, or anything where you'd need to call 911.
"Call 911 if you have any problems," he said.
Thanks, Mayor.
Just then, an older neighbor who watches too much television said, "Do I call 411 after 911?"
I immediately started laughing...to myself.
The Mayor was thrown and said "What?"
"You know, on t.v. the cop says to call 411 after 911."
Oh boy, he's getting real life confused with a personal injury commercial. I'd like to see what happens if he really does call 411 after calling 911.
Not that something like this would happen in our neighborhood, but here's how it could all go down:
Old man: (walks out to his car) "What the? HEY, someone broke into my car!"
OM: I better not touch anything in case they want to test for prints. I better go call 911.
911: 911 what is your emergency?
OM: Yes, I was on my way to the doctors office and I walked out to find that my car was broken in to!
911: Is anyone hurt?
OM: The window is all busted and glass is everywhere!
911: Sir, is anyone hurt?
OM: I think they took my dashboard compass!
911: Sir, I put in a call and a police officer will be there shortly. Is anyone hurt?
OM: No, but now I'm going to be late to the doctors office. I guess I should call them to tell them.
911: Ok, sir, I'm going to let you go. A police officer is on his way.
OM: Ok, thanks. bye
OM: Dials 411.
411: 411 Pain, how can we help you?
OM: Oh, well, my car was just broken into and I saw the cop on the commercial say to call 411 after I call 911. I spoke to 911 and they are sending a cop over.
411:
411: Umm were you hurt?
OM: No. Someone broke into my car.
411: Yes, but if you weren't hurt then we can't help you.
OM:
411:
OM: Should I call back after I get a police report? He's on his way now.
411: No, we are personal injury lawyers. If you weren't hurt, then there is no case.
OM: Oh. Well I got confused because the commercial said to call you after I called 911.
411: Yes, after you've been in an accident.
OM: I see. Ok then, thank you.
411: Yep, no problem.
See. Confusion. I wonder how many times 411 Pain gets calls like that. Lets help our older neighbors by telling them not to believe everything they see on t.v.
During the event, our Mayor came by to talk about the safety of the city and neighborhoods. We live in a very safe city, btw. Then he spoke about what to do in case of break-ins, theft, or anything where you'd need to call 911.
"Call 911 if you have any problems," he said.
Thanks, Mayor.
Just then, an older neighbor who watches too much television said, "Do I call 411 after 911?"
I immediately started laughing...to myself.
The Mayor was thrown and said "What?"
"You know, on t.v. the cop says to call 411 after 911."
Oh boy, he's getting real life confused with a personal injury commercial. I'd like to see what happens if he really does call 411 after calling 911.
Not that something like this would happen in our neighborhood, but here's how it could all go down:
Old man: (walks out to his car) "What the? HEY, someone broke into my car!"
OM: I better not touch anything in case they want to test for prints. I better go call 911.
911: 911 what is your emergency?
OM: Yes, I was on my way to the doctors office and I walked out to find that my car was broken in to!
911: Is anyone hurt?
OM: The window is all busted and glass is everywhere!
911: Sir, is anyone hurt?
OM: I think they took my dashboard compass!
911: Sir, I put in a call and a police officer will be there shortly. Is anyone hurt?
OM: No, but now I'm going to be late to the doctors office. I guess I should call them to tell them.
911: Ok, sir, I'm going to let you go. A police officer is on his way.
OM: Ok, thanks. bye
OM: Dials 411.
411: 411 Pain, how can we help you?
OM: Oh, well, my car was just broken into and I saw the cop on the commercial say to call 411 after I call 911. I spoke to 911 and they are sending a cop over.
411:
411: Umm were you hurt?
OM: No. Someone broke into my car.
411: Yes, but if you weren't hurt then we can't help you.
OM:
411:
OM: Should I call back after I get a police report? He's on his way now.
411: No, we are personal injury lawyers. If you weren't hurt, then there is no case.
OM: Oh. Well I got confused because the commercial said to call you after I called 911.
411: Yes, after you've been in an accident.
OM: I see. Ok then, thank you.
411: Yep, no problem.
See. Confusion. I wonder how many times 411 Pain gets calls like that. Lets help our older neighbors by telling them not to believe everything they see on t.v.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
16 Months
I had no intentions of going so long without posting anything. We've been busy and I'm a jerk, really. Sorry, friends.
Jules, you are 16 months and now a professional walker. No more crawling unless it's under the table to reach something or push a car.
We got your hair cut for the first time a few weeks back and you cried like it was pure TORTURE! It was over in less than four minutes but that was four minutes too long for you. Even with a cool ball to hold on to, a sucker, bubbles and any other trick they could think of to get you to stop crying. What worked was her being done.
She trimmed you up without looking too grown up and put all your hair in an envelope for me.
Before
During the torture
After, at home
You're a great sleeper, 12 hours a night. You are still a good eater but starting to get picky with some things. You LOVE bananas and ask for them all the time! You love little cars and sleep with stuffed animals. Binkies are mostly gone but you've been so sick lately so I give it to you for comfort. And speaking of sickness, you have some sort of virus and haven't been yourself for a while now. We can't wait til you're back to cute, normal self.
You have weighed 22lbs for almost six months now but grew three inches! You're between size 12 and 18 month clothes. You love to put your shoes on and you love to be outside pushing your stroller. Good thing we live in a cul de sac with no traffic.
I showed everyone how well you sign. I'm not sure if you've added any new words but you have definitely added more signs. You now sign:
airplane
car
fish (sometimes)
bird
Dad
Shoes
You understand train and bath but those are a tad difficult to sign.
We bought you Signing Times and Baby Signing Times and you LOVE them. They are nice and short (about 20 minutes), have catchy tunes and easy signs. (I got them at babysteals.com. If you haven't been there, you're missing out. Visit kidsteals.com too.)
You now love books and bring them to us to read. Anytime you see a dog or a horse or anything with four legs in a book you immediately sign or scream "Doggie!" It's cute.
You still get frustrated with things and will throw a little fit, but we try to refocus you on something else and it works most of the time.
You understand when we ask you something. (Where's your car/water/lamby? Sit down. Come here. Etc.) We've included you with things like throwing something away, giving Scully a treat (you just throw it at her. At least you don't try to eat it!), walking to your bedroom to go to bed instead of carrying you. And exploring the house without us hovering over you all the time. (Don't worry, we don't let him out of our sight for very long.)
I changed up my work schedule so I can spend more time with you. Dad needs a break to get work done and I miss you! And, guess what? I love it! You and I just hang out and play all day.
Time flies, baby Jules!
Jules, you are 16 months and now a professional walker. No more crawling unless it's under the table to reach something or push a car.
We got your hair cut for the first time a few weeks back and you cried like it was pure TORTURE! It was over in less than four minutes but that was four minutes too long for you. Even with a cool ball to hold on to, a sucker, bubbles and any other trick they could think of to get you to stop crying. What worked was her being done.
She trimmed you up without looking too grown up and put all your hair in an envelope for me.
Before
During the torture
After, at home
You're a great sleeper, 12 hours a night. You are still a good eater but starting to get picky with some things. You LOVE bananas and ask for them all the time! You love little cars and sleep with stuffed animals. Binkies are mostly gone but you've been so sick lately so I give it to you for comfort. And speaking of sickness, you have some sort of virus and haven't been yourself for a while now. We can't wait til you're back to cute, normal self.
You have weighed 22lbs for almost six months now but grew three inches! You're between size 12 and 18 month clothes. You love to put your shoes on and you love to be outside pushing your stroller. Good thing we live in a cul de sac with no traffic.
I showed everyone how well you sign. I'm not sure if you've added any new words but you have definitely added more signs. You now sign:
airplane
car
fish (sometimes)
bird
Dad
Shoes
You understand train and bath but those are a tad difficult to sign.
We bought you Signing Times and Baby Signing Times and you LOVE them. They are nice and short (about 20 minutes), have catchy tunes and easy signs. (I got them at babysteals.com. If you haven't been there, you're missing out. Visit kidsteals.com too.)
You now love books and bring them to us to read. Anytime you see a dog or a horse or anything with four legs in a book you immediately sign or scream "Doggie!" It's cute.
You still get frustrated with things and will throw a little fit, but we try to refocus you on something else and it works most of the time.
You understand when we ask you something. (Where's your car/water/lamby? Sit down. Come here. Etc.) We've included you with things like throwing something away, giving Scully a treat (you just throw it at her. At least you don't try to eat it!), walking to your bedroom to go to bed instead of carrying you. And exploring the house without us hovering over you all the time. (Don't worry, we don't let him out of our sight for very long.)
I changed up my work schedule so I can spend more time with you. Dad needs a break to get work done and I miss you! And, guess what? I love it! You and I just hang out and play all day.
Time flies, baby Jules!
Friday, October 01, 2010
Busy Boy
He's busy these days (no idea with what, but he's ALWAYS walking around like he's got things to do).
I've been (surprisingly!) busy at work. You may see me on Facebook and you're right, I am! But it's for work. "Riiiiiiiight Jessi" I know, sounds fake but for reals, I'm actually helping a department use it to their advantage. So I get to figure everything out before pretending I'm the expert and show them how to use a certain app or whatever they want.
Justin's about to be more busy too which is also good. Busy = work = money. Amazing how that works. So with that, I'm doing a modified work schedule starting Monday. (Can I just say that my company is awesome offering alternative schedules? Well they are!)
Anyway, so ya, I'll be able to spend some more time with Jules and Justin will get a break. Hopefully this will be a nice balance.
He's getting so big and smart, I don't want to miss anymore of his cuteness.
I've been (surprisingly!) busy at work. You may see me on Facebook and you're right, I am! But it's for work. "Riiiiiiiight Jessi" I know, sounds fake but for reals, I'm actually helping a department use it to their advantage. So I get to figure everything out before pretending I'm the expert and show them how to use a certain app or whatever they want.
Justin's about to be more busy too which is also good. Busy = work = money. Amazing how that works. So with that, I'm doing a modified work schedule starting Monday. (Can I just say that my company is awesome offering alternative schedules? Well they are!)
Anyway, so ya, I'll be able to spend some more time with Jules and Justin will get a break. Hopefully this will be a nice balance.
He's getting so big and smart, I don't want to miss anymore of his cuteness.
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