http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie recent pleonast.com entries by user krissie en-us http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=585621 We THOUGHT we were going to Disney World today. It turns out we got the dates confused and we won't be leaving for several days!!! I'm so glad we didn't get all packed and wake up early to catch that 5:30 am flight! Oh wait, WE DID!!! Jin Li was confused when we were leaving the airport, but once we explained to her that her parents are MORONS, she seemed to understand. And she was very happy about getting to go to school. We got back home around 5:00 am. Can you think of a better time for a family photo??? No way, it doesn't exist! 2008-10-09 http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=567387 (besides me) 2008-08-26 http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=546638 I like to hide crackers (sometimes chips, but mainly crackers) in Brent's sandwiches. I've been doing it for several years now. I'm not sure why this brings me great joy, but it does. He once ate a whole sandwich at Schlotzsky's without ever noticing the extra crunch of a Saltine hiding inside. It doesn't always go this well. Last week he busted me for hiding one in his Subway. Bummer. Tonight he was heating up a hamburger patty in the microwave. He stepped out of the room, so I slipped a Saltine under the patty. (No bread people. That's risky.) I was a little concerned that the Saltine had noticeably elevated the patty, but as luck would have it, he decided to reheat. I was hoping they might congeal, especially since he usually eats the patty plain, with a fork. When he pulled out the bread, I was worried. Could the cracker successfully AND DISCRETELY travel, with the patty, onto the bread??? I wish I had it on video because, let me just say that there has NEVER been a safer l... 2008-07-04 http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=514904 Question: If you have an itch on your LEFT side, let's say 6" directly below your armpit, would you use your LEFT arm to scratch? Or use your RIGHT arm to reach across and scratch? Think about it. Go ahead and give it a practice scratch just to be certain. If you answered "left arm" then I think you might possibly be a monkey. And if I see you scratching like this, I WILL MAKE MONKEY NOISES AT YOU. Which is what happened the other day when Adam came by the furniture store. He scratched (monkey style) so I made VERY LOUD monkey noises at him. Too bad a customer was standing right behind me. Then I had to help them. That was awkward. 2008-04-09 http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=490558 I've been working with our pets for awhile now, trying to teach them how to beg. Lately, I've been offering them a little yogurt and it really seems to work! Here's Ladybug in action. And our cat, Popple. (You might be more familiar with his rap name, P. Kitty.) My methods really seem to be working!!! 2008-02-09 http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=488122 I'm having a pity party and you're all invited! I don't know about y'all, but I'm usually in denial about being sick. I suppose the signs are pretty evident, but at the time I just don't see it. Here are just a few: - I start going to bed fully dressed for the next day, to avoid the whole getting ready thing. - I make up my bed in the morning and think, "I'll be seeing you again very, very soon." - I wonder why I'm the only one wearing a hat, scarf, and coat indoors. - Is it my imagination or does my skin hurt? - Hide those scissors, because I've got the uncontrollable desire to cut bangs! If you experience any odd symptoms be sure to share! 2008-02-04 http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=477932 Our dog, Buttons, that we've had for almost 10 years pulled a Houdini. She had been missing since Saturday night. I was so upset and was dreading the trip to the Animal Shelter because I didn't want to be disappointed. Today, as we walked down the first row of kennels Brent said, "Look Krissie, that dog sorta looks like Buttons, why don't we just take that one home and call it Buttons." (You know I LOVED that.) I started walking quickly (to get it over with) when a black dog caught my attention. I didn't want to get my hopes up too high, but I thought it MIGHT be her. Brent and I looked at the dog for awhile and then he said, "Is that Buttons?!?!" At this point I'm pretty sure violins started playing, and birds started singing above us. IT WAS BUTTONS!!!! And from the terrible stench I KNEW it had to be her! Hurray for us! It turns out that it's kind of pricey to bail a dog out so we decided to just leave her there. Naughty dog. Naught really! She's home now and we... 2008-01-08 http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=472010 Jin Li is a big fan of the PBS Kids website and spent some time playing on it today. Tonight, as we were going over her flashcards, she gave an abnormally long pause. I said, "What are you doing?" She said, "I'm loading!" 2007-12-22 http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=463492 Here's a question for you. What's the difference between my front tooth and a piece of corn? Answer: Absolutely nothing. UNTIL early this morning, at the dentist office, where the kernel was snatched from its abode in my mouth. Poor thing, it did NOT want to come out. It put up a pretty good fight too (my gums look like meatloaf) but it's gone now. Not to worry, I've got another temporary tooth. Good times. : ) Here's a photo recap for those who don't like to read much, including an artist's rendering of my skull. Enjoy! 2007-11-29 http://www.pleonast.com/user/krissie?l=5&entryID=451865 From the shrub... and the biker. 2007-10-31