Monday, January 26, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
"where were you when" - radically bookish wiki chat during Obama's inauguration
OK, you really DON'T want to read this post unless you have a LOT of time! Basically, a few friends from our bookclub (radically bookish) joined an online chat during Obama's inauguration. I thought it would be cool to post it here to save it as a "where were you when" type thing. If you're curious, the following is a log of our chat. You can see what we were all thinking during his speech! The participants are myself (k10), Kjirsten, Theresa and Jade.
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gabber13 has joined.
gabber13 is now k10
k10: theresa? is anyone else on?
theresa-: holding breath
some1 just left
k10: yea, tears are on the verge!
theresa-: yay joe!
k10: yo-yo ma and itzak pearlman? wow!
theresa-: seriously
gabber732 is now Kjirsten Houssei
Kjirsten Houssei: Girls?
theresa-: shudder, sniff, ahhh
k10: hey. love your middle name!
Kjirsten Houssei: I guess my connection had died. Do you see me?
k10: yes
Kjirsten Houssei has left.
theresa-: cu
gabber597 has joined.
gabber597 is now kjirsten Houssei
theresa-: love that kjh1
kjirsten Houssei: My internet went out...was chatting away to myself.
This is beautiful!
theresa-: good stuff?
k10: kent just said "i love music" how beautiful!
kjirsten Houssei: Did you see how people were changing their names to Xyz Houssein on FB, during the election?
k10: yea it was great! my 4th grade teacher, too! :)
kjirsten Houssei: Hey - give this URL and password to anyone else who might want to be chatting. Your mom, T?
Can you even IMAGINE being there right now????? Chills and tears!
k10: fia was jumping up and down all morning yellng "yea barak obama! i know you can do it!"
theresa-: i am there!
k10: oh yea
kjirsten Houssei: Yes, T. All are one.
theresa-: yay fia!
k10: yea, but daddy sent her to her room b/c she was so loud we couldn't hear feinstein's speech! poor girl...
kjirsten Houssei: Zach wanted to send the paper to Barack. "Do you sink he'd like dat, Mama?"
The kids KNOW it's Big.
k10: here we go! are you standing?
theresa-: aww
kjirsten Houssei: OMG
theresa-: omg
k10: wow
kjirsten Houssei: Wow!
theresa-: tears
kjirsten Houssei: Sarah called and said to put in her 3 cents: WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!
k10: tears!!!
kjirsten Houssei: yes, tears.
Sent at 10:07 am on Tuesday.
k10: he said "citizens" and not "americans" - think that's a new step forward?
kjirsten Houssei: I wondered the same, K10.
forebearers, not forefathers
k10: hmmm...
kjirsten Houssei: awesome
acknowledging our challenges
theresa-: we r on the way 2 regaining r confidence
hope over fear
amen 2 that
k10: oh yea
kjirsten Houssei: YES
Chills
Sent at 10:11 am on Tuesday.
theresa-: i want 2 get 2 work right now
k10: let's go!
kjirsten Houssei: Never trample on dreams
Sent at 10:15 am on Tuesday.
k10: i'm so glad i have you gals to share this with!! thank you! :)
kjirsten Houssei: YES! Thank you! I don't want it to end. I wish all could be watching right now.
Sent at 10:17 am on Tuesday.
k10: fia just asked, "does McCain have a fancy fancy fancy car?"
kjirsten Houssei: "Our spirit is stronger, you cannout outlast us, and we will defeat you."
Maybe, Fia. But he does not have the podium.
"People judge you on what you can build, not what you can destroy."
"The world has changed, and we must change with it."
Sent at 10:21 am on Tuesday.
kjirsten Houssei: "We remember with humble gratitude ...[troops]...the guardians our our liberty...precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all...kindness to take in a neighbor...a parent's willingness to nurture a child that finally decides our fate..."
Sent at 10:23 am on Tuesday.
kjirsten Houssei: He's crying? Passion.
Sent at 10:24 am on Tuesday.
k10: wow
kjirsten Houssei: God Bless the United States of America.
Sent at 10:26 am on Tuesday.
theresa-: let us begin
gabber560 has joined.
gabber560 is now jade
kjirsten Houssei: Jade?! Jade!
theresa-: jade! welcome to the new day!
k10: jade, hi!
jade: yes, new day, hoooray!
it's very exciting.
sorry i didn't get my phone...ry
isn't barack the most handsome president?
kjirsten Houssei: Hmmm...probably good poem, but delivery is lacking..
k10: yes most definitely
kjirsten Houssei: He's dreamy.
k10: he's stately
jade: a hunk
theresa-: beautiful and poised presidential
jade: michelle too
beautiful
k10: yes
kjirsten Houssei: SO love their relationship and family
theresa-: mother
k10: she matches his poise
strong mother!
jade: anyone seen lisa in the crowd. :)
theresa-: ive been looking
k10: wouldn't that be cool?
jade: she's the luckiest girl i know
kjirsten Houssei: Seriously. To be there.
k10: but our own theresa went to the dnc - that's pretty lucky, too!
theresa-: my god, i feel so lucky to be alive at this moment
kjirsten Houssei: We need to keep this feeling alive!
44th president! A magical number.
Sent at 10:34 am on Tuesday.
theresa-: i want to move forward from here and work to achieve this more perfect union
i don't want to sit by and wait and watch. i want to do something
jade: i'm in...you lead... :)
kjirsten Houssei: People on FB are complaining about too much religion. I'm sorry to hear that. I don't think it's doing anything to exclude anyone.
k10: yea, theresa, keep us moving forward! i need to be reminded!
kjirsten Houssei: You are the fearless leader, T!
theresa-: that had to be the first inaugural address to mention nonbelievers.
oh boy! okay.
jade: it's a spiritual event, don't you think?
but i'm pretty spiritual so i see God in everything...
theresa-: all rise!
kjirsten Houssei: It's a ritual with a lot of history, and I think they follow the historical structure, just changing the message and delivery and personality.
The benediction was a little long, though.
Did you hear the children's choir earlier this morning? beautiful!
k10: obama is christian anyhow. it seems to me the inauguration should in many ways reflect the personal beliefs of the president-elect.
thanks for suggesting this kj! great idea!
kjirsten Houssei: I loved hearing the stories on NPR about how reporters usually go out to find 'that spector' who has a story to tell. And how virtually EVERYONE in the crowd has a story today. People sleeping on the street the night before to be a part of today!
k10: yea, i'll be turning on npr shortly!
kjirsten Houssei: I copied our chat, and I'll put it on our blog, if you guys are okay with that?
Sent at 10:42 am on Tuesday.
kjirsten Houssei: We are SO the next generation: Where were you when President Obama (nice ring to that!) was sworn in? We were texting, watching TV, and PBWiki-ing, while on our laptops in our homes.
Sent at 10:44 am on Tuesday.
kjirsten Houssei: McCain's there...no fancy car, Fia.
I do feel bad for Cheney having to be in a wheelchair.
Sent at 10:45 am on Tuesday.
k10: yea, why is he in a wheelchari? did something happen?
jade: I'll always remember I was comforting Ry after she fell down the basement stairs in her cozy coupe.
Ugh!
k10: omg is she ok? how scary!!!
theresa-: sylvia was asleep in my arms while i was typing.
k10: emerson was asleep. sofia was sitting in my lap.
kjirsten Houssei: What a beautiful day there too! Yikes, ticker says it's 28 degrees, feels like 17 there. I was thinking U2's "Beautiful Day" would be on my playlist for the day.
k10: at least the sun is shining.
kjirsten Houssei: Peace for Sylvie, now and in the future.
Rylie gaining strength, overcoming adversity; Mama protecting.
theresa-: how; ry?
jade: she's okay. playing in her cozy coupe again...so strong!
theresa-: hahaha, kjhw
jade: i'm embarrassed!
kjirsten Houssei: Emerson, safe; Fia a part of history.
jade: where is zach and olivia?
I was too focused on the TV to keep track of what Ry was doing. Geez...
So much to be thankful for...
kjirsten Houssei: They've all got to fall, Jade. I've been there too many times. :)
Back to Texas
Classy handoff here. Reporters say they've never seen the old prez escorting new to the
New prez escorting Old Prez to the helicopter. Classy.
K10 you heard? Cheney hurt his back yest, moving boxes.
Zach and Olivia are both at school. Actually, I need to go get Z in a few mins.
Love you guys!! Don't want to let this go!
Marines are so hot!
Sent at 10:54 am on Tuesday.
theresa-: love you all too
im on the phone with brian
jade: tell brian we love him too.
:)
lots of love going on around here.
theresa-: i need to put together our grocery list for our food bank drop off.
kjirsten Houssei: Was Brian able to watch or listen somehow?
Is Kent home too, K10?
Sent at 10:56 am on Tuesday.
k10: yes he`watched w/ us
kjirsten Houssei: Yay!! Okay, time to sign off. Can't wait to see you all on Saturday! Has anyone heard from Janell, if she's goign to amke it? I haven't talked to her in forever.
Bye!
k10: bye! thanks gals!
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gabber13 has joined.
gabber13 is now k10
k10: theresa? is anyone else on?
theresa-: holding breath
some1 just left
k10: yea, tears are on the verge!
theresa-: yay joe!
k10: yo-yo ma and itzak pearlman? wow!
theresa-: seriously
gabber732 is now Kjirsten Houssei
Kjirsten Houssei: Girls?
theresa-: shudder, sniff, ahhh
k10: hey. love your middle name!
Kjirsten Houssei: I guess my connection had died. Do you see me?
k10: yes
Kjirsten Houssei has left.
theresa-: cu
gabber597 has joined.
gabber597 is now kjirsten Houssei
theresa-: love that kjh1
kjirsten Houssei: My internet went out...was chatting away to myself.
This is beautiful!
theresa-: good stuff?
k10: kent just said "i love music" how beautiful!
kjirsten Houssei: Did you see how people were changing their names to Xyz Houssein on FB, during the election?
k10: yea it was great! my 4th grade teacher, too! :)
kjirsten Houssei: Hey - give this URL and password to anyone else who might want to be chatting. Your mom, T?
Can you even IMAGINE being there right now????? Chills and tears!
k10: fia was jumping up and down all morning yellng "yea barak obama! i know you can do it!"
theresa-: i am there!
k10: oh yea
kjirsten Houssei: Yes, T. All are one.
theresa-: yay fia!
k10: yea, but daddy sent her to her room b/c she was so loud we couldn't hear feinstein's speech! poor girl...
kjirsten Houssei: Zach wanted to send the paper to Barack. "Do you sink he'd like dat, Mama?"
The kids KNOW it's Big.
k10: here we go! are you standing?
theresa-: aww
kjirsten Houssei: OMG
theresa-: omg
k10: wow
kjirsten Houssei: Wow!
theresa-: tears
kjirsten Houssei: Sarah called and said to put in her 3 cents: WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!
k10: tears!!!
kjirsten Houssei: yes, tears.
Sent at 10:07 am on Tuesday.
k10: he said "citizens" and not "americans" - think that's a new step forward?
kjirsten Houssei: I wondered the same, K10.
forebearers, not forefathers
k10: hmmm...
kjirsten Houssei: awesome
acknowledging our challenges
theresa-: we r on the way 2 regaining r confidence
hope over fear
amen 2 that
k10: oh yea
kjirsten Houssei: YES
Chills
Sent at 10:11 am on Tuesday.
theresa-: i want 2 get 2 work right now
k10: let's go!
kjirsten Houssei: Never trample on dreams
Sent at 10:15 am on Tuesday.
k10: i'm so glad i have you gals to share this with!! thank you! :)
kjirsten Houssei: YES! Thank you! I don't want it to end. I wish all could be watching right now.
Sent at 10:17 am on Tuesday.
k10: fia just asked, "does McCain have a fancy fancy fancy car?"
kjirsten Houssei: "Our spirit is stronger, you cannout outlast us, and we will defeat you."
Maybe, Fia. But he does not have the podium.
"People judge you on what you can build, not what you can destroy."
"The world has changed, and we must change with it."
Sent at 10:21 am on Tuesday.
kjirsten Houssei: "We remember with humble gratitude ...[troops]...the guardians our our liberty...precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all...kindness to take in a neighbor...a parent's willingness to nurture a child that finally decides our fate..."
Sent at 10:23 am on Tuesday.
kjirsten Houssei: He's crying? Passion.
Sent at 10:24 am on Tuesday.
k10: wow
kjirsten Houssei: God Bless the United States of America.
Sent at 10:26 am on Tuesday.
theresa-: let us begin
gabber560 has joined.
gabber560 is now jade
kjirsten Houssei: Jade?! Jade!
theresa-: jade! welcome to the new day!
k10: jade, hi!
jade: yes, new day, hoooray!
it's very exciting.
sorry i didn't get my phone...ry
isn't barack the most handsome president?
kjirsten Houssei: Hmmm...probably good poem, but delivery is lacking..
k10: yes most definitely
kjirsten Houssei: He's dreamy.
k10: he's stately
jade: a hunk
theresa-: beautiful and poised presidential
jade: michelle too
beautiful
k10: yes
kjirsten Houssei: SO love their relationship and family
theresa-: mother
k10: she matches his poise
strong mother!
jade: anyone seen lisa in the crowd. :)
theresa-: ive been looking
k10: wouldn't that be cool?
jade: she's the luckiest girl i know
kjirsten Houssei: Seriously. To be there.
k10: but our own theresa went to the dnc - that's pretty lucky, too!
theresa-: my god, i feel so lucky to be alive at this moment
kjirsten Houssei: We need to keep this feeling alive!
44th president! A magical number.
Sent at 10:34 am on Tuesday.
theresa-: i want to move forward from here and work to achieve this more perfect union
i don't want to sit by and wait and watch. i want to do something
jade: i'm in...you lead... :)
kjirsten Houssei: People on FB are complaining about too much religion. I'm sorry to hear that. I don't think it's doing anything to exclude anyone.
k10: yea, theresa, keep us moving forward! i need to be reminded!
kjirsten Houssei: You are the fearless leader, T!
theresa-: that had to be the first inaugural address to mention nonbelievers.
oh boy! okay.
jade: it's a spiritual event, don't you think?
but i'm pretty spiritual so i see God in everything...
theresa-: all rise!
kjirsten Houssei: It's a ritual with a lot of history, and I think they follow the historical structure, just changing the message and delivery and personality.
The benediction was a little long, though.
Did you hear the children's choir earlier this morning? beautiful!
k10: obama is christian anyhow. it seems to me the inauguration should in many ways reflect the personal beliefs of the president-elect.
thanks for suggesting this kj! great idea!
kjirsten Houssei: I loved hearing the stories on NPR about how reporters usually go out to find 'that spector' who has a story to tell. And how virtually EVERYONE in the crowd has a story today. People sleeping on the street the night before to be a part of today!
k10: yea, i'll be turning on npr shortly!
kjirsten Houssei: I copied our chat, and I'll put it on our blog, if you guys are okay with that?
Sent at 10:42 am on Tuesday.
kjirsten Houssei: We are SO the next generation: Where were you when President Obama (nice ring to that!) was sworn in? We were texting, watching TV, and PBWiki-ing, while on our laptops in our homes.
Sent at 10:44 am on Tuesday.
kjirsten Houssei: McCain's there...no fancy car, Fia.
I do feel bad for Cheney having to be in a wheelchair.
Sent at 10:45 am on Tuesday.
k10: yea, why is he in a wheelchari? did something happen?
jade: I'll always remember I was comforting Ry after she fell down the basement stairs in her cozy coupe.
Ugh!
k10: omg is she ok? how scary!!!
theresa-: sylvia was asleep in my arms while i was typing.
k10: emerson was asleep. sofia was sitting in my lap.
kjirsten Houssei: What a beautiful day there too! Yikes, ticker says it's 28 degrees, feels like 17 there. I was thinking U2's "Beautiful Day" would be on my playlist for the day.
k10: at least the sun is shining.
kjirsten Houssei: Peace for Sylvie, now and in the future.
Rylie gaining strength, overcoming adversity; Mama protecting.
theresa-: how; ry?
jade: she's okay. playing in her cozy coupe again...so strong!
theresa-: hahaha, kjhw
jade: i'm embarrassed!
kjirsten Houssei: Emerson, safe; Fia a part of history.
jade: where is zach and olivia?
I was too focused on the TV to keep track of what Ry was doing. Geez...
So much to be thankful for...
kjirsten Houssei: They've all got to fall, Jade. I've been there too many times. :)
Back to Texas
Classy handoff here. Reporters say they've never seen the old prez escorting new to the
New prez escorting Old Prez to the helicopter. Classy.
K10 you heard? Cheney hurt his back yest, moving boxes.
Zach and Olivia are both at school. Actually, I need to go get Z in a few mins.
Love you guys!! Don't want to let this go!
Marines are so hot!
Sent at 10:54 am on Tuesday.
theresa-: love you all too
im on the phone with brian
jade: tell brian we love him too.
:)
lots of love going on around here.
theresa-: i need to put together our grocery list for our food bank drop off.
kjirsten Houssei: Was Brian able to watch or listen somehow?
Is Kent home too, K10?
Sent at 10:56 am on Tuesday.
k10: yes he`watched w/ us
kjirsten Houssei: Yay!! Okay, time to sign off. Can't wait to see you all on Saturday! Has anyone heard from Janell, if she's goign to amke it? I haven't talked to her in forever.
Bye!
k10: bye! thanks gals!
Hope on Inauguration Day
On this wonderful and much awaited morning, Sofia expressed her excitement by jumping up and down shouting, "yea Barack Obama, yea Barack Obama! I know you can do it!" There is nothing to match the optimism of a 3-year-old. We are now watching Obama's speech with tears in our eyes. What an amazing, defining moment in our history.
Friday, January 9, 2009
emerson and the ball
Emerson is sitting by himself now - what a great new stage! He discovered a soft, squishy baseball that my cousin Mark gave to us, and is playing with it in this video. Enjoy!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
outer space
During the last month of school Sofia's class studied the solar system. Sofia loves to talk about the "astronauto" (Spanish). The last day before the holiday break, all of the ECE classrooms did a special outer space day, where they went around to each room and had a different activity in each. In Sofia's classroom they built space ships, across the hall they made planets, and finally they created a book of the constellations. Here are some pictures of the fun day!
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