By brandyellen on May 8, 2012
I am usually pretty open about myself, whether it be that I think I am awesome or that I made a mistake, etc etc. One fact that comes up often is that I have lost my memory, it’s actually a fun joke around the house. My oldest is the one who teases me the worst about it, but occasionally my younger two get a moment to toss in a laugh at their Mama’s memory loss.
Here’s a conversation that happened last night with my daughter…
Me – How was school today? What did you have for a special, was it Guidance today?
Daughter – No. Art is Monday, Music is Tuesday, Guidance is Wednesday…
Me – Oh, so how was art? Wait… today is Wednesday????!!??!?!
Daughter – cracking up laughing; MOM I just told you that we had art and I just told you that Art is Monday. Guidance is on Wednesday. I just told you the day and in less than two minutes you thought it was Wednesday? OMG you need your memory checked.
Me – laughs for so hard I cry.
The end.
Posted in Brandy's Life | Tagged Alzheimer's disease, Cognition, Dementia, Hardware, Memory, Memory loss, Physical exercise, wednesday |
By brandyellen on May 8, 2012
When I am having an anti-focus moment in the home office I will occasionally be found surfing the web for games to entertain my mind. Since I work from home I need heavy self motivation which does not always come easy. OnlineBingo.com (sign up now) is a great way to let the mind have some fun so that I can be entertained then move back towards getting work done. Maybe playing Bingo online seems silly to others, but honestly it’s a fun pass time. Online Bingo reminds me of when I was a little kid playing Bingo with my sister in our bedroom because it was a gift we received one year. My sister and I always enjoyed playing board games together to pass the time by while we were kids. I do remember Bingo being one of the many board games we used to pass the time away with.
I love playing games so checking out online Bingo really wasn’t out of the ordinary for me. It is interesting to find out upon reading more on the site that there are some myths about Bingo, such as this was not something that began in the US nor was it created by Parker Brothers. Online Bingo is one of the least expensive ways to have a little fun playing online, so in all honesty if you don’t wish to gamble tons of money away, you could have fun playing Online Bingo with a tiny bit of cash. No longer do you need to leave your home to go to Bingo night, you can sit at home with your online Bingo game, interact virtually with others and have fun playing a game that you enjoy.
Online Bingo is a fun way to engage in something you love, have fun playing a game while sitting in the comfort of your own home.
Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Bingo, Gambling, game, Gamesys, online, Online bingo, Online game, Parker Brothers |
By brandyellen on May 7, 2012
Some where along the years my three year old son has grown accustomed to having me make up a story before singing him FOUR bedtime songs after tucking him into his bed.
I always ask him what he wants for a story and usually it’s a boy sort of topic such as things breaking, eyes being poked, something being beaten up or again, broken. Never a fully negative story but never a fun princess type story my daughter enjoyed as a little child.
So one night Mister K wanted to have a story but I was in a goofy sort of mood and so I thought I would try to ask questions to get him to tell me the story, it didn’t work so well but I got a laugh out of trying.
Here is how this particular night went …
Me – What do you want for a story tonight?
Mister K – about windows breaking
Me – You want a story about windows breaking?
Mister K – yes.
Me - How does this story start off?
Mister K – Once upon a time
Me – How does the story end?
Mister K – the end
Me – oh okay .. well then “once upon a time there was a window and it broke. The end”
Mister K – no no no that is not how the story goes.
Me – well that’s how my story goes, it started with once upon a time, window broke, like you asked me to have in the story and I ended it with The End.
Mister K just rolls his three year old little man eyes at me and begins to tell the story on his own. See, I proved the saying “If you want something done right the first time, you should just do it yourself. ”
This kid cracks me up, surely I will share more stories about our conversations as soon as I remember them long enough to blog them.
Posted in Brandy's Life | Tagged Art, Constantin Film, David Garrett, Mister Hyde, movies, Natascha Kampusch, Once upon a time, Summit Entertainment |
By brandyellen on May 7, 2012
My three year old has a new favorite DVD that was released on April 17, 2012, Yo Gabba Gabba! Super Spies. I can’t seem to get him to stop watching this DVD during our down time, but that’s okay because Yo Gabba Gabba is super awesome. We have seen them live two times so fully enjoy their episodes we get on DVD from Nickelodeon.
Jason Bateman guest stars as a mean spy in a brand-new season four episode of Yo Gabba Gabba!, “Super Spies,”. In the Yo Gabba Gabba: Super Spies DVD, kids and kids at heart are invited to join DJ Lance Rock, the Gabba gang, and special celebrity guest stars on music-filled adventures. The DVD also features a bonus interactive spy game.
Yo Gabba Gabba: Super Spies Episode Synopses
Super Spies
When a bad spy named Bateman makes off with the Gabba Land gang’s balloon art, it’s time for a musical spy recovery mission, full of gadgets, robot guards, and great beats. Jason Bateman guest stars and “Super Music Friends Show” musical guests Peter Bjorn and John perform.
Mystery
Toodee and Plex go searching for Foofa who has disappeared. Toodee finds clues to solve the mystery. Toodee and Plex find Foofa at the beach and meet her cool brother Foofle. Ladytron performs, Jack McBrayer and Paul Scheer tell a knock-knock joke and Biz Markie is featured in the recurring “Biz’s Beat of the Day” segment.
Space
The Gabba gang goes on a space adventure in a flying saucer. They look through a telescope at the stars and planets. In space they meet new friends and discover a new planet. Musical guests Electrocute perform and Mark Mothersbaugh is featured in the recurring “Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.
Big
Brobee gets frustrated about being the little one, and he wants to know what it’s like to be big like DJ Lance. He accidentally switches places with DJ Lance and grows big, but Brobee has a hard time being like DJ Lance. DJ Lance and Brobee switch places again and everything is back to normal in Gabbaland. Musical guest Jem performs and Mark Mothersbaugh is featured in the recurring “Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.
I can honestly say this is a fantastic addition to any Yo Gabba Gabba fan’s DVD collection! Check it out on Amazon.com to purchase for your Gabba fan!
“I received this DVD for free. All opinions are my own”
Posted in Product Reviews | Tagged dvd, Gabba, Jack McBrayer, Jason Bateman, Lance Robertson, Mark Mothersbaugh, Paul Scheer, Yo Gabba Gabba |
By brandyellen on May 6, 2012
The other day I was outside getting ready to go pick up my daughter from school, the five year old had to be home for he had a dentist appoint that took up most of the day. I had purchased some FlavorIce pops the day before and the boys were enjoying some popiscles outdoors hanging out waiting for me to get them buckled into the car when the neighbor popped outside to do his yard work or whatever.
Now my neighbor lives directly in front of my house, connected to the lawn that is ours. Growing up in this house I hung out with his daughter and was a grade behind his son in school. I think of them as good people and honestly will miss interacting with the people I grew up to know when we have to move from this place I call home, but for now we are enjoying renting it from my mother.
On to my story… I am extremely social, maybe it’s because I spend most of my time with children that when an adult is near I am excited and don’t want them to leave or I ramble on with them forever about anything that comes to mind. I truly enjoy being friendly to others and I enjoy neighbors getting along because I feel with all of this technology and social media we have lost touch of what neighbors are all about. The importance of knowing your neighbors on a friendly level is something I thrive for. I grew up here & these neighbors have known me since I was five years old, it’s extremely important for my children to be friendly with them and continue on in the spirit of being friendly neighbors.
My sons decided that they wanted to be extra social the other day and scream, as loud as they possibly could, to our neighbor to say hello. The neighbor laughed and said hello back. Then the boys decided they needed to continue screaming to the neighbor, who could have heard them at a normal level voice, about their day and the fact that they were eating pospicles! I cracked up so much because they were just so outgoing and friendly with our neighbor. It made me proud but it also made me sad for I don’t want to leave this property, I want my children to grow up here the same way I did.
I want so badly to stay here forever, to let the kids enjoy the land and neighbors the way I did growing up, but for now I will settle for renting and letting my kids enjoy the land and home until renting is no longer an option for us. I love that my kids are outgoing like this and have figured out that being social to our neighbors is important and a great way to connect with those who live near us.
Do you speak with your neighbors? Are your kids outgoing like this with your neighbors?
Posted in Brandy's Life | Tagged All About Trisha, Canine distemper, Charlotte, Charlotte North Carolina, Cooking, Dog, Living room, Popsicle |
By brandyellen on May 5, 2012
My daughter loves arts and craft type items so when I was approached to try out this new line of Spring toys from Moose Toys called Gelarti, I couldn’t pass up the offer.
About Gelarti
Gelarti is a new and unique line of gel stickers that kids paint and decorate themselves. Designed with kids and parents in mind, Gelarti allows children to paint, peel, place, remove and reuse their uniquely designed stickers without leaving messy residue behind. Available exclusively at Toys“R”Us, Gelarti™ is a perfect activity for brightening spring’s rainy days while inspiring creativity.
Ki quickly went to work coloring her designs so that she could make a cute display on her wall in her bedroom. The colorful designs added a bit of personality to her room. These were a great way to spend a rainy Spring day instead of using electronics such as video games, television or tablets. I highly recommend this product for families who want to encourage a love of art or already have an artist loving child!
You can find this product exclusively at Toys R Us.
“I received this product for free. Opinions are my own.”
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Posted in Product Reviews | Tagged All About Trisha, Charlotte, Charlotte North Carolina, Cooking, Dog, home, Living room, Popsicle |
By brandyellen on May 5, 2012
List your giveaways here every Saturday at 12am EST! This linky is scheduled each week so you can list your giveaways and so that you can enter them if you wish! Enjoy the list!
Please include the end date of the giveaway when linking up.
For newbies you should enter details something like this:
Blog Name, Giveaway Item (end date)
Here is where you list your giveaways ….
Posted in giveaways | Tagged Canada, Eastern Time Zone, Educational, facebook, Saturday, Shareware, twitter, Windows |
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