Marriage... as Written by Kids

1. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?


You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.

-- Alan, age 10


-No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.

-- Kristen, age 10


2. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.

-- Camille, age 10



3. HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.

-- Derrick, age 8


4. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

Both don't want any more kids.

-- Lori, age 8


5. WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

-Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.

-- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure)


-On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.

-- Martin, age 10


6. WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

-When they're rich.

-- Pam, age 7

-The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.

- - Curt, age 7


-The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.

- - Howard, age 8


7. IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.

-- Anita, age 9 (bless you child )


8. HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?

-- Kelvin, age 8



And the #1 Favorite is .......



9. HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.

-- Ricky, age 10

An "Amazing" Video

One of the most beautiful versions of this song I have ever heard.

All I Need to Know About Life ....

I learned from the Easter Bunny:



Don't put all of your eggs in one basket

Walk softly and carry a big carrot

Everyone needs a friend who is all ears

There's no such thing as too much candy

All work and no play can make you a basket case

A cute little tail attracts a lot of attention

Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day

Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits

Some body parts should be floppy

Keep your paws off other people's jellybeans

Good things come in small sugarcoated packages

The grass is always greener in someone else's basket

An Easter bonnet can tame even the wildest hare

To show your true colors you have to come out of your shell

The best things in life are still sweet and gooey

Update

Hi all.... just wanted to say hello and give you a house update. So far things are progressing right along with the purchase of our new home. We don't have a firm closing date yet, but have been notified that it will be no later than mid-May. We are dealing with a bank, so it's kind of slow going.

We found a lovely young couple that want to rent our current home, so that is a load off our minds (and checkbook!). 

Here is a picture of the view from the backyard:

Gorgeous isn't it? I will be able to stand at my kitchen sink and see this view outside the window.

One of the best things about this new house is that I will have my very own room (with a door to keep the cats out!) dedicated to crafting and sewing. I will have to store all of my yarn and crochet projects in this room, as well as all of my fabric and other sewing items, so I want to make the best use of the space that I can.  Any tips or hints you can give me about organizing and/or decorating would be greatly appreciated.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

I am making this for dinner tonight, so thought I would share the recipe with you. I got it from WW several years ago, but I know it has also been on the side of the refried bean can too! It is easy, quick and delicious.

You will need:

4 cans (10 oz. each) RoTel diced tomatoes with green chiles
4 cans (14.5 oz each) Chicken broth
1 can (30 oz.) Rosarita traditional refried beans
1 cup whole kernel corn (I usually just add in a 15 oz. can, drained)
4 cups shredded, cooked chicken
3 ounces of corn tortilla strips
1/4 cup shredded 2% lowfat Monterey Jack cheese (or any kind you like)

Combine tomatoes and chicken broth in large pot. Stir in beans and corn. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken; heat through. Top with tortilla chips and cheese.

Makes 12 servings. Each serving provides 3 WW points (under the old Points plan) or about 1 1/2 cups.


Hope you try this, it is delicious!