TV or no TV?

It's always been a debate on whether or not you should let your kids watch television. I think it's fine as long as the kids are watching something GOOD, with a good message or a good educational lesson. James watched a ton, yes, probably too much, of the Baby Einstein DVDs when he was a baby. He loved them, and is still transfixed on the television whenever it is on. Now as he his older, one of the shows he watches is the Little Einsteins on Disney Channel. I love this show because each episode contains great lessons, famous classical music, fine art pieces (paintings, sculptures, etc.) and famous locations from around the world. It seems to really sink into James.
A few days ago we went to Michael's and we were looking at ready-made frames for a few things in our house. James saw the leaning tower of Pisa, and says, "MOM! Look! It's the Eiffel Tower like on the Little Einsteins!" I was so proud of him, I didn't care that he called it the wrong thing, I just was fascinated that he recognized a building on such a small piece of paper stuck inside a random photo frame at Michael's!

4 Years and Counting

Nathan and I tied the knot four years ago today. What a wonderful day, and what a wonderful 4 years it has been. Things aren't always easy, marriage isn't always easy, but we love each other and have our kids to bring us together whenever we aren't quite on the same page. We laugh a lot, sometimes at each other, sometimes at ourselves, but mostly we just get a kick out of the kids.
Thanks honey for all of your support, love, and yes, humor on occasion. I love you.

... SAPPY, I know....

Update....
Nathan took me out to a fabulous dinner at our family's favorite restaurant, Del Frisco's. We both had steaks, potatoes and mushrooms, but this ain't your run of the mill steak and potatoes kind of meal. Fabulous steaks, cooked to perfection served on a sizzling plate (it's so hot it sizzles), and the sides are just impeccable. Cheesecake for dessert... can't get better than that, period. We had a wonderful bottle of wine, followed by an even better wine by the glass. We had a good time. :)
The funniest part of the day? I came home with the kids to find three beautiful red roses (red roses were our wedding flower) for me and a card. I opened the card, read it, giggled, and then gave Nathan his card (after running and signing it REALLY quickly). He opened it and I said, "Imagine that... we picked out the SAME CARD!" Two bears or some similar kind of creature are on the front, and they are agreeing that they get along so well because they can discuss anything. Then you open it and is says, "And although you're never right, at least we can always discuss anything." Ha ha ha. Figures we got each other the same card. :)

... And the Winner Is...

Chris Neipert for sending the world's funniest forwards! I know when I have a forward in my inbox from Chris, it'll make me laugh my head off. Thanks Chris for brightening up my days with other people's misfortunes!!! Ha ha! LOL!