More randomness

What's the point of a blog if not to collect random thoughts?

First, kudos to President Obama for saying, "I screwed up." Mistakes happen and I have more respect for those who can admit them. If only former Auditor Newman had figured that out - stop blaming your employees! You were the boss, so it is your responsibility. 

I'm tired of being cooped up in the house. I think the boys are too. The snow is not helping. I can't wait until it is warm enough that I can always bundle them in the stroller and walk or bus somewhere if we get antsy. I'm also tired of being cold.

I can't wait until we get our tax refund. I know we should try to be closer to even, but we'll be able to finally get the fridge we need but never have enough for. I like to think of it as the federal savings plan since we would have spent the money in small chunks but can now get a big ticket item. There's dinner out and a massage coming too.

Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow!

Beautiful snow today. It's really pretty, especially if you don't have to go out in it. But I'm ready for spring. Especially since I have to be careful with Sam in the cold because of his eczema. 

Our new moms group (The MOB) is going well. I hope more people take an ownership interest in the group and host events on the calendar rather than passively going to occasional activities and then complaining that there isn't much to go to.

We're watching Cars again, for about the 50 bazillionth time. Wil loves this movie, although we have to skip the tractor tipping scene. It scares him. I think he feels sorry for the tractors. He loves tractors and I've seen him set his on their ends like they end up in the movie. Oh, time to ffw.

An additional benefit to having kids? Taxes. They are really good for our taxes, although I am sure during the rest of the year they cost more than we get back.

Grab bag

Ok, so getting thoughts off my chest, just because I now have an outlet.

1) Can moms just learn to accept that we all do things differently and make different choices based on what is best for us and our families without judging each other? Within reason, there are a lot of acceptable alternatives and other moms are not wrong because they chose something else.

2) Watched an FDR biography on PBS's American Experience last night. Made me think - why couldn't someone with a disability be elected President? Seriously, a physical handicap does not mean the brain is deficient. May I just point to Stephen Hawking as an example of someone who is obviously brilliant.

3) Can we all re-read the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, etc? I think it would serve everyone well. Dissent is not a crime.

I'm sure there are more, but that's all I can think of right now.