Open Forum?!?

I've always been very happy that my kids seem to be really open with me. They have always talked to me about their problems, hopes, dreams, etc...
I've always been closer in this area to Drake than to Jilly. I think that we are just a lot a like in personality. I know, poor boy!

Well, as I've said before, he is growing up. As you parents out there already know, growing up brings along all kinds of new and interesting questions. When you have an open forum relationship this can put you in a tough spot. I NEVER EVER would have talked to my parents like Drake talks to me. Don't get me wrong. I'm glad he comes to me but I'm also SHOCKED that he comes to me.

I've had everything asked from "Did you do drugs?" to "What are cramps girls talk about?" WOW! Talk about thinking before you answer!! Again, this is me, his mom, that he is asking this to!! You would think that he would be more comfortable talking to another male but NOOOO!

So those of you out there with small children. Think about this next time you have family share time!! Or the next time you foster those close open talking sessions. Get ready!! Your day wil come and you will have to think fast on your feet to come up with an appropriate answer.

For those of you who have been in my shoes, say a prayer that I answer correctly. And how come you didn't warn me?

For those of you who have missed out on this great relationship with your children, I'm sorry for you and jealous all at the same time!

Tuesday

I think I should have named my blog something different. I'm not real good at writing something on a DAILY basis. I guess we will just have to get over that. Won't we.

I was looking through some pictures the other day and really noticed how much my kids have grown. Its strange when they get to that age. You know, when you see that it won't be long and they will move out and become an adult. I know, they are only 12 & 8, but its hitting me lately.

Just look at these pictues.


This is from February 2007


This is from September 2007

Look at the change in just those few months. I know it is a strange choice of picture but that is when I noticed it.

It took me an hour just to post this much today. I got sidetracked cleaning up the "My Pictures" area of my computer. I think my son has a Gabillion pictures of cartoon characters and skateboarders on my computer!!

Sunday

Well, another week is done. They really do seem to fly by us.
We spent the week developing a 60 second video clip for Steve to enter a contest. It was a lot of fun to try different ideas. I say a lot of fun.....we also argued a lot!

We all played our parts...

Steve was the unappreciated lead actor. If only we could understand how difficult his job was to do!

I was the controlling director/cameraman. Mine were the only ideas that were any good and I could understand why they just wouldn't do what I told them!

Drake was the frustrated editor. He just couldn't make us understand that there are some things that just can't be done. For some reason his parents had to be proven that what he said was the truth even though they had no idea how to do the job he did!

Jilly was the adorable child actor. The one that is unaffected by the chaos around her. She didn't have to practice her lines and they always came across perfectly.

Well, we all survived and we turned in the application. It is to win a "job" with Disney as the Chief Magic Official. Steve will be great at this type of thing. We also wanted to show the kids that if you don't try for things you will never achieve anything.
Looking back we had fun doing it. If he gets to the finals you can bet I'll be calling everyone I know to vote for him!!

Here is the video

http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/NejiMegaFan/?action=view&current=VOTEFORMOUSEKEETERSTEVE.flv

1-24-08

Steve and I are working on doing a video for the Disney CMO contest. Needless to say, it isn't going so well. We are just not a creative duo. He is much more than I am but that isn't saying much.
My friends have been very helpful and have given their ideas. The problem is that they all live far far away and can't come here and make it happen. If anyone out there wants to come and produce a creative video for us, Please hurry over! There is only 3 days left to enter.

I said I'd post some pictures from the family visit. So here we go. Lets see if I can figure this part out.


Here are Anna's and my kids with Poppie.


The kids watching something interesting, I'm sure, on TV.


Here is Jilly with a baby goat. Ron & Jenny had baby goats born while we were there. This one is less than a day old.


**Just so you know, it only took 4 tries to figure out how to post the pictures! NOt to bad for a first timer!

First Post

Welcome to my first blog! I thought this might be a fun way to share the daily adventures of the Drinnon family. I know that most days are pretty dull but I think it will be a nice way to keep up to date.

I guess, just in case, I should post a bit about myself and my family. I am a full time pharmacist as is my husband, Steve. Steve and I have been married almost 15 years. We are best freinds and enjoy hanging out together. I have two children, Drake (12) and Jillian (8). We live in a VERY small town in western Oklahoma. Drake is very independent and is involved in karate, skateboarding, & technology. I say technology because he does stuff with gadets that I don't understand at all. Over all I'd say he is extremly smart. Jilly is a bright ray of sunshine. She has albinism and has low vision. She is involved in karate, art, and Disney.

We just finished having my dad and sister for a visit. It was really great getting the whole family together for awhile. I'm always shocked how much the kids change in the time between visits. Matt and Trey are becoming fine young men. Chase is quite the charmer. He knows how to get what he wants with his winning smile.

Trey stikes me as a very thoughful person. He seems to want to think everything through before he takes the first step. Jilly is a lot like this but doesn't always want to take the time to think it through. She is more the type to worry about it afterwards.

Matt is just happy go lucky. His smile just cracks me up! He always looks like he is either planning something or getting away with something. I think he will be the type that has tons of friends and is a trend setter. You know, the kid that when everyone else is picking on someone's clothes, comes along and says "I think its kinda neat". Then the next thing you know EVERYONE thinks its the latest and greatest.

I'll try to post some pictures from the visit later.

Well, I guess that will be the first of many blogs to come. Wish me luck!!