tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90421712024-03-18T23:46:26.319-04:00Dykstra DashThis is my space to:
Rant about things in life that I may not be able to control, but need to vent about a bit, like the weather or the price of avocados.
To rave about my children, husband & family, or the great deal I just scored!
To place my random thoughts fluttering through my mind such as "Why do I seem to need to vacuum my kitchen mere minutes after vacuuming my kitchen"?
To reflect on my life & my God & who I am & how He made me.
To just be ridiculous.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1597125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-15243902963447529732013-09-13T07:00:00.000-04:002013-09-13T07:00:07.206-04:00Moves Like Jagger<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.111111640930176px; line-height: 15.555556297302246px;">The boys were trying to imitate the dude breakdancing on the </span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=197052454200&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/toyota?directed_target_id=0" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.111111640930176px; line-height: 15.555556297302246px; text-decoration: none;">Toyota USA</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.111111640930176px; line-height: 15.555556297302246px;"> Corolla commercial tonight. And I was trying my hand at iMovie. Check out the results.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-34920154248926748732013-09-11T08:42:00.003-04:002013-09-11T08:42:52.966-04:00So very hard to believe it's already been 12 years.<img alt="September 11, 2001" height="465" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m--nmvS-kj0/Tb924RraXLI/AAAAAAAAAMc/O3HNy-5M7jE/s1600/iwo-9-11-final.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="September 11, 2001" width="400" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-67313890128937709952013-02-28T12:53:00.003-05:002013-02-28T12:53:34.882-05:00Explorer I: Ready for flight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Andrew 3rd grade science project was about something in space and he chose the Explorer I as his focus. He had to create a file card (type of report) & model and be able to present it to his class. </div>
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We were pretty proud of what we were able to do with some PVC pipe, duct tape, a funnel, and some wire (transmitting antennae). Still waiting to find out his grade. </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-8227284211387295482013-02-01T07:00:00.000-05:002013-02-01T07:00:00.616-05:00Marking His TerritoryThe same night I found Andrew with the stocking cap on, I also found a little artwork on AJ's sheets.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-33855042269671901982013-01-29T07:00:00.000-05:002013-01-29T07:00:18.982-05:00How I found him....The other night, this is how I found Andrew sleeping. No shirt, but a stocking cap. In bed. And he showered before bed, so his hair was <i>awesome</i> in the morning.<br />
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AJ wanted to work out so he can get strong to play in the NFL when he gets older, so he thought he needed to exercise one afternoon. (Please ignore the messy game closet in the background)</div>
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<em style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I’ve been blogging for over 8 years. That’s a lot of great and not so great moments documented. I main reason I blog is to remember these times… good and bad. “Sentimental Sunday”, is when I link back and remember posts I’ve written in the last several ye</em><em style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">ars.</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.dykstradash.com/2008/09/how-can-i.html"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Originally Posted September 6th, 2008 </span></strong>…"<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Can I </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">nuggle</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> you</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">"</span><span style="color: #222222;"> </span>….</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-22007384149522006552013-01-15T07:00:00.000-05:002013-01-15T09:38:56.535-05:00Speaking of Fish...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Remember when poor little AJ missed almost a whole week of school before Christmas because he was <a href="http://www.dykstradash.com/2012/12/very-sick-little-boy.html">SO very sick</a>? Well, it happened to be the same week that his teacher chose to "fish" him. This is where he get recognized in front of the whole school during an assembly. </div>
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I confess, I was a little frustrated that she chose to do it that week when he had already missed two days already. The flu was rampant and once kids were out, they were out for a week. So AJ (and I) missed his 'fishing'. I realize that the assembly is first thing in the morning and often attendance is not taken until the it's over, so if AJ had just missed that one day, I would understand more. It was a bummer, but I am super proud that she felt he was 'fish-worthy!'</div>
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<i>Mrs. Teacher is fishing AJ. AJ has truly been a fantastic fish in our pond. AJ is always ready to learn and takes on every task with a positive attitude He is first to get his work out and show the class what a model student needs to do on a regular basis. He is very attentive listener and always has his hand up ready to share his ideas. Wow AJ, keep up the great work and continue to show excellence in our classroom.</i></blockquote>
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<em style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I’ve been blogging for over 8 years. That’s a lot of great and not so great moments documented. I main reason I blog is to remember these times… good and bad. “Sentimental Sunday”, is when I link back and remember posts I’ve written in the last several ye</em><em style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">ars.</em><br />
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<a href="http://www.dykstradash.com/2008/12/he-works-hard-for-his-money-so-you.html"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Originally Posted December 5th, 2008 </span></strong>…"<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">It is really snowing out. It's quite beautiful.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">."</span><span style="color: #222222;"> </span>….</a><br />
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AJ chose to name him SharkBite. Which can hardly ever be said without also adding the "hoo ha ha" from Finding Nemo. So we have a new centerpeice on our table right now. I don't think that will be his permanent home, but right now he's new and exciting and get's lots of attention.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-71624009305076440902013-01-09T20:49:00.000-05:002013-01-09T20:58:55.024-05:00Slow Go....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you see me barely moving tomorrow, <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/504308-calories-burned-through-cardio-sculpting/">THIS</a> is why. I've been taking a Cardio Sculpt class lately. Actually for the past two months. And you would think that my body would be getting used to working out and yet every time it's hard and every time I'm exhausted. Often, I'm sore the next couple days as well. </div>
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I keep thinking, it will get easier, but I chalk it up to a great instructor who does a good job of mixing things up.</div>
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Despite the complaining about my sore achy muscles, I am really enjoying this class. Plus I got some super cute workout clothes for Christmas. </div>
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However, today's class was a doozy. We used a step, a body bar, and the yoga mat....mostly the body bar. Oh. My. Word. We focused on our arms on Monday and I was still feeling it, so when we worked them hard again today... I was challenged.</div>
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Plus a news crew was in the gym today... I am guess they are doing a piece about working out in the New Year and resolutions, etc... And I just kept thinking, "Do not come in here, please, do NOT come in here!"</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-89215370518515547122013-01-03T07:00:00.000-05:002013-01-03T07:00:02.826-05:00Retiring the Pants<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuVjWCZ8dbBGwtxGkmkRG_zubTwhvdJSVS2xtsG-xZSOq-R4Cp0JroGr14g0C6caO6cxTxSYOA49SCZrruBhGcUVAuOT0CPueeOlLhRW9fld4w2LdrF-jfOU1vdMNCM31Dabesg/s1600/wildcat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuVjWCZ8dbBGwtxGkmkRG_zubTwhvdJSVS2xtsG-xZSOq-R4Cp0JroGr14g0C6caO6cxTxSYOA49SCZrruBhGcUVAuOT0CPueeOlLhRW9fld4w2LdrF-jfOU1vdMNCM31Dabesg/s1600/wildcat.jpg" /></a>Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Years Eve and Day. Between my birthday and Christmas, I was blessed with a couple new pair of sweatpants. <br />
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"Someone" seemed to think the pair I was still wearing from high school, the ones with the elastic completely stretched out to the point where they would fall down while I was walking, needed to go. Actually, this "someone" thought they needed to go a LONG time ago, but I put up a fight because they were just so comfortable.<br />
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But finally, even I gave in and threw them away. Goodbye Wildcat sweats. You were well loved.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-60347105588250030852012-12-31T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-31T07:00:03.089-05:00I was supposed to set the timer?<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-40264961079654335632012-12-29T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-29T07:00:08.513-05:00Questionable Cosby?<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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So far the boys love it! However, the other day was an episode done on smoking. It was well done and just fine for my 6 and 8 year old. And of course, Mr. Huxtable handled the situations with perfect parenting skills.<br />
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A couple of days after watching that episode, AJ had his friend spend the night and while they were eating dinner, I offered that they could watch a Cosby. AJ came over very quietly and asked me, "Is the Cosby show appropriate for (insert friend's name)?"<br />
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I just laughed as I thought about my 6 year old being concerned about what's appropriate for another 6 year old. Plus... c'mon.. it's the Cosby show! But then, I soon caught AJ giving his buddy a very serious play by play of the smoking episode. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-32679921988135049172012-12-27T07:00:00.001-05:002012-12-27T07:00:02.913-05:00To: Santa, not DadAndrew made sure the cookies were eaten by the right man on Christmas Eve. <br />
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He then signed the note using the first initial of each of our names. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-33930069787228913542012-12-25T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-25T07:00:02.778-05:00Merry Christmas!<br />
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<em>I’ve been blogging for over 8 years. That’s a lot of great and not so great moments documented. I main reason I blog is to remember these times… good and bad. “Sentimental Sunday”, is when I link back and remember posts I’ve written in the last several ye</em><em>ars.</em></div>
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The other day, Andrew was walking around with his hoodie on. However, the hood was tucked inside the back of the jacket and it looked more like a sweater cardigan than a hoodie.<br />
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I mentioned he look like he was wearing a Mr. Roger sweater.<br />
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He responded, "Mr. Who? You mean Aaron Rogers?" <br />
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For those of you who may not know, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Rodgers">Aaron Rogers</a> is the quarterback for the Greenbay Packers. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-32231622065167770242012-12-21T09:00:00.004-05:002012-12-21T09:00:45.930-05:00Very Sick Little BoySo... twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, we are Lysol-ing and laundering the blankets and every available surface.<br />
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Might be fighting a losing battle. As every mother knows..... when you're kid is miserable, hacking and sneezing left and right, and he just wants to be draped over you, snuggle next to you, or sleep in your bed.... there is only so much you can do.<br />
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He's missing out on all the fun week-before-break activities at school including his class Christmas party today. I don't think he's really realized it yet as I think he's lost track of time with all his days home, but I feel terrible for him. He was SO excited about it.<br />
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Honestly, I was really excited about today, too. I took the day off work. I rarely get to attend the boy's school parties or their field trips. So I intentionally took today off so I could be there for both boy's parties AND have time in between them to do some much needed tasks before Christmas and family comes to visit. Things like errands, shopping, sitting in a coffee shop drinking my free birthday coffee, working out (which I haven't been able to do AT ALL this week), meet my hubby for lunch... another thing I never get to do, despite him asking regularly.<br />
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Ok, I was <u>SUPER</u> excited for today. So the mom in me feels terrible for my AJ and how miserable he feels. The very selfish side of me is really disappointed that instead of my plans... I'm home washing, washing, washing. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-47127402994327113312012-12-18T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-18T08:57:56.907-05:00Free toys for sale!AJ packed up a few of his old toys in a box and asked to out them down by the curb with this sign. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-11571841738503042422012-12-17T08:38:00.001-05:002012-12-17T08:38:58.290-05:00Trust<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;"><img style="float: left; border: 0;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YV_EZQjwnrw/UM8gNStJm7I/AAAAAAAAElY/w0mohOFAOnA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="75" />Resting in His shadow today and prayerfully placing my children there too. </span></div><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.981481552124023px;">Ps 91 "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”</span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.981481552124023px; text-align: right;">Thanks </span><a style="font-size: xx-small; background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.981481552124023px; text-align: right;" href="http://praiseandcoffee.com/about/about-sue-cramer/">Sue</a><span style="font-size: xx-small; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 17.981481552124023px; text-align: right;">.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9042171.post-37678484864580224112012-12-16T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-16T14:53:55.641-05:00Sentimental Sunday: Mission Accomplished (Might be the cutest video ever!)<br />
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<em>I’ve been blogging for over 8 years. That’s a lot of great and not so great moments documented. I main reason I blog is to remember these times… good and bad. “Sentimental Sunday”, is when I link back and remember posts I’ve written in the last several ye</em><em>ars.</em></div>
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<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Originally Posted December 20th, 2007</span></strong> (Link Fixed)</blockquote>
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It's been a somber day here in light of <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/15/us/connecticut-school-shooting/index.html">this</a>.</div>
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However it is my Birthday today.</div>
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Does it mean I'm old if I want a pan of enchiladas from our local mexican restaurant over a birthday cake? Just stick a couple candles it and I'd be a happy girl.</div>
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<span style="text-align: right;">...unless it's a mint chocolate chip ice cream cake.</span></div>
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