Elections are in 2 days and I. cannot. wait.

 Finally it will be "decided".


Is there any reason I should vote for Obama?
Has he done spectacular on jobs...or even moderately well on unemployment?
Has he stopped terrorism against us? Closed Guantanamo? Decreased welfare? Decreased abortions?       Has he made energy more affordable? Fueled my personal economy?
Has he made America gleam with promise?
Is SHE more of an example to the rest of the world of how to do it right?
Is SHE more united? Less partisan?
Has he gone to Congress and convinced the left to compromise with the right and vice versa?
Has he caused the oceans to recede? Are we really better off than we were 4 years ago?
Have his economics created a path to prosperity for me?

Quite honestly, when I find myself thinking, "If I lose my job Obama will take care of us" I am afraid.

The government has grown too big, too God-like.

It's a precarious position when America becomes our Master..and we Her slaves...looking to her for basic provision.

That's why I'm voting for Romney.

The amazing solid country.

I just finished watching 'The Sound of Music' and am amazed that Noah was really into it! I mean, he did fall asleep at the end, but don't we all? Just the idea that my 4 year old is interested in such a long, thematic movie impresses me beyond words! He's brilliant, that kid.

And in watching it I realized the absolute wisdom and forsight of our Founding Fathers.

Here is a movie set during the times of war, a time when Captain VonTrapp's country was under seige by a madman, a leader of deadly control.

And what is really astonishing is the fact that he was given that control.

By the people.

By the majority.

And they LOVED him...they loved his speeches...they killed for him after all. They closed their eyes for him.

I mean, vonTrapp was in trouble because his eyes were open and he vocalized what he saw.

We would never have those kinds of restrictions on speech...well, not restrictions, because vonTrapp could speak his mind, I guess I mean, we would never have our leaders object to our speech. Our leadership would never try to quiet the citizens with threats.

Aren't you so grateful that we live in a country that can never come under seige like this? Look at this country! So free, so wonderful. Just like Austria was.

But we're different right? Our founding fathers made us invincible. We are the city on the hill for crying out loud!

And unlike Hitler our leaders would never try and control private sectors.

They would never try and convert the youth in our country and convince them to follow unthinkingly.

They would never ask our children to do things for political leaders.

They would never do that. Because they are smart and smart people just don't do that. They don't want control, they just want a good life for us!

And this is America after all...and we do have elections every 4 years.

Thank you God, and thank you Founding Fathers.


translation:
"Youth serves the leader. All ten year-olds into Hitler Youth."

School Prep

With school just around the corner, it was time to take the boys out for a little personalizin'.



EmbroidMe here we come! I love how the backpacks are coming up over their shoulders!



Note how Jakey just pushes them out of his way.




They each chose their designs.



Noah had more specific directions to make clear.



"And I want it red, see dat?"

Ben had a very clear vision.



Benny!!! DON'T touch!



Yes, Mum Mum had better supervise.



For two dirty boys they sure have great style.

Is there a better way?

Is there a better blog site than this? Or can someone just guide me towards a better way to upload photos?
Make no mistake, I know it's all operator ignorance, but I just cannot load pics on here without cutting and pasting like an out of control scrapbooker!

Onto other items of interest...

Life has fallen into an early-rising routine here at the Severtson household. Since school has started Noah has been waking at about quarter to seven. Daily. Even on Saturdays.

It's like he's just too excited to sleep. He loves school, and I think school loves him too.

The teacher, however, does not seem to love me. We are probably a little to lax for her taste. And Noah did wear flip flops on the first day of school, but I have corrected that mistake!!! I promise!!!

I can almost see her rolling her eyes when we get Noah and Ireland out of line early at the end of the day...and I was late to open house! Gasp!!! And I left early!! horrors!!!! But it was very boring and I had to get to Ben's open house too!

Have mercy Mrs. P!

Sometimes I think this school thing may not be working out, but then I think, 2 1/2 hours with only 2 children at home. And school feels like manna from heaven.

Okay....I'll admit it.

This is my confession.

Whew...this is harder than I thought.

Okay, here it comes:

I LOVE the show Dating in the Dark.

I know!! I know!!! You don't even have to tell me cause I've already scolded myself.

But I love it! I love the concept of a show that places more importance on the inner workings of a relationship than on the outward appearances of the people involved. Here is a show all about communication in relationship and compatibility of the souls. And isn't THAT what will keep you together in the long run?

On my first date with that husband of mine we had such great conversation. Not all agreement, but ALL pleasant. And based on that I knew we could make it work. Or at least talk about everything and not worry about offense, or rejection, or disrespect.

So maybe Dating in the Dark is a good idea for all first dates. Okay, maybe NOT for teenage boys with raging hormones, but for every adult who knows what they want and who are okay with who they are, right?

And we could all stand to be a little more like God and 'look at the heart, and not on the outward apperarance'.
1 Sam. 6:17

much love.

My two oldest boys start school tomorrow. They are 3 and 4.

Does that seem a little young to you? Because they're still babies to me!

Last night we went to 'Meet the Teacher' night. I brought the whole fam so that the ladies could see what Noah and Ben are up against at home.

Please forgive their homework but Jakey ate it!!!

That is a real possibility. Jakey eats everything. Even poop, but that's another story.

When we go over to my mom's house he goes right for the dog food and stuffs his little mouth full. It makes kissing him a real act of love.

Forgive my dirty talk, you just never know where these little blogs will take me!

Have a fun day :)

Cyborg-Dad

Something very odd is happening around here. There is a sense of danger in the air.



What is it Jake? Do you see something weird?



Is it Noah doing the hula? Ben do you see 'it'?



Benny the Brave investigates further....





ACK!!! CAREFUL BEN!!! THAT THING IS FREAKY!

(I hope he has something on under that sheet :o)



Sweet boy knows they have something in common.

He's not afraid.



I am though!

Just a minute...hold the phone...Is that a BOTTLE NIPPLE and a MEDICINE CUP!?!??!?!?

What an odd man.



Uhhh...Sam what are you doing?





Oh gross.

Maybe I should have breastfed that poor deprived child after all.



Well, at least Noah is normal. And such a helpful child.