I think that I have told you about a boy and his dog before. I will do it again.
Our German Shepard, the 8 1/2 year old little Milu, has a habit of making sure that the kids ( her pups/siblings) are OK and that they fall asleep properly. She has since we brought them home from the hospital made her rounds during the nights and she's the one that wakes us up when one of them is ill or had a nightmare.
Every night she goes in to Fia's room, stays until she falls asleep and then move on to Alex's room. Since we got back from Disney Alex is paying the little Milu some more attention, I guess he really missed her.
Now when I enter his room at night for the last checkup and to give him one more kiss and whisper that I love him I find the following in his bed.
One hairy German Shepard who is fully stretched out on top of the bed, the same dog has Alex's favorite blanket draped over her. At her head I see a couple of story books, she obviously had a bedtime story read to her and what few images in that particular book shown to her ( every night is a different book). Also that his reading light is left one is clue #2.
Then my heart gets soft, Alex is always holding her paw in his hand, one has to see it to believe it I guess.
She used to be my dog but not so much anymore. I get home late, way after their bedtime three nights a week and all I get from Milu is a couple of thumps with her tail against the mattress, excuse me for expecting her to get out of Alex's bed for maybe a treat or two.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
To meet a hero at Kennedy Space Center
During our stay in Florida we went to Kennedy Space Center or NASA if you like. It was the coolest thing I have ever seen. We were very fortunate to see both launch ramps loaded with Atlantis and Endeavour.
Alex and Fia somehow won tickets for us to see the Atlantis take off on May 11th in the VIP stands. Well, we have things to do and we will most likely smack our selves in the head for not going come 20 years down the road, besides Fia lost her two invites but she says it's OK.
Long story short we had the ultimate privilege to meet with an astronaut, shuttle pilot Jon McBride.
I'm absolutely at a loss of words to explain what we got to see. They really don't need to show you all of this but my appreciation to what we were allowed to see, the way it was executed and the way these heroes ( astronauts) are humble in their way to share their experiences was absolutely first class.
And Alex has a signed picture with a personal greeting that is THE coolest thing. Thank you Mr. McBride and NASA, you made our day.
The mere fact that he was on the first shuttle to be launched,Columbia and then later on the Challenger , both have been lost since then in tragic events ( only two shuttles, well shuttle going up orbiter coming back as we who are tight with NASA say, that have been lost since the program started?) is just amazing to me about this mans character, talk about nerves or guts. Wow.
Alex and Fia somehow won tickets for us to see the Atlantis take off on May 11th in the VIP stands. Well, we have things to do and we will most likely smack our selves in the head for not going come 20 years down the road, besides Fia lost her two invites but she says it's OK.
Long story short we had the ultimate privilege to meet with an astronaut, shuttle pilot Jon McBride.
I'm absolutely at a loss of words to explain what we got to see. They really don't need to show you all of this but my appreciation to what we were allowed to see, the way it was executed and the way these heroes ( astronauts) are humble in their way to share their experiences was absolutely first class.
And Alex has a signed picture with a personal greeting that is THE coolest thing. Thank you Mr. McBride and NASA, you made our day.
The mere fact that he was on the first shuttle to be launched,Columbia and then later on the Challenger , both have been lost since then in tragic events ( only two shuttles, well shuttle going up orbiter coming back as we who are tight with NASA say, that have been lost since the program started?) is just amazing to me about this mans character, talk about nerves or guts. Wow.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
They're still there
Even though we have this deep recession, to my surprise I found one happy couple still alive and well. Business appeared to be a little bit slower than previous years but no sign of a chapter 11 any time soon what I could tell.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Vacation
The kids and I are in a couple of hours heading south on I-95 to Orlando,FL.
What for one might ask. Well, there's an IKEA store and a mediocre place for kids of all ages called Disney World.
See you in a week.
What for one might ask. Well, there's an IKEA store and a mediocre place for kids of all ages called Disney World.
See you in a week.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Spring launching
Spring has sprung and with that it's time to launch your boat. If you have had it hauled out for the winter I have a few pointers that might come handy.
1. Peel back cover and inspect last years liquor storage. 1/2 bottle of rum left will come handy.
2. Check exhaust for wintering squirrel, rat or mouse nests before trying to fire up engine as proof that there's still some juice in batteries.
3. Call bank and check balance.
4. Drink leftover rum since you ignored point # 2 and bank balance is to low to fix your screw up.
5. Pull covers tight, there's always next year or you might win the lottery.
Happy boating season everybody!
1. Peel back cover and inspect last years liquor storage. 1/2 bottle of rum left will come handy.
2. Check exhaust for wintering squirrel, rat or mouse nests before trying to fire up engine as proof that there's still some juice in batteries.
3. Call bank and check balance.
4. Drink leftover rum since you ignored point # 2 and bank balance is to low to fix your screw up.
5. Pull covers tight, there's always next year or you might win the lottery.
Happy boating season everybody!
A diva
David Beckham or could it be our Alex?
It's the latter and I have one hell of a time teaching him good team work. The kid has so much talent it's sickening. He gets to play all the time.
Or I could ask you Tiger Woods or Alex? He tees off at a steady 137 yards and straight again and again.
Then to be honest, he turned 5 in December, and yes I love to brag.
It's the latter and I have one hell of a time teaching him good team work. The kid has so much talent it's sickening. He gets to play all the time.
Or I could ask you Tiger Woods or Alex? He tees off at a steady 137 yards and straight again and again.
Then to be honest, he turned 5 in December, and yes I love to brag.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
On the road again
Running around like a mad man at work. I'm preparing for a road trip to Maryland. Oh what fun..
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Family
we have had the privilege to have part of my family here for a few days. I have to collect my thoughts but I will update y'all.
I really hate the good bye's, my heart is heavy.
I really hate the good bye's, my heart is heavy.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Rain
Today we got more rain than the average of the month of April. A steady poor down that really sucked.
My mom, sister and my two nephews are to land this Sunday. I told them it would be like Swedish summer. The weather people are calling for-storms and upper 50's for Mon/Tue. Swedish summer alright. What makes me laugh is that the weekend is to be sunny in the low 80's. I will say as the Swedes: Last weekend was really warm and sunny! You just missed it.
My mom, sister and my two nephews are to land this Sunday. I told them it would be like Swedish summer. The weather people are calling for-storms and upper 50's for Mon/Tue. Swedish summer alright. What makes me laugh is that the weekend is to be sunny in the low 80's. I will say as the Swedes: Last weekend was really warm and sunny! You just missed it.
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