Hello Everyone.
A child's imagination never ceases to amaze and amuse me. From my toddler's use of an escargot plate for a steering wheel to my 5-year-old's "imaginary friend", Ian, the vinegar bottle. And a kitchen is a veritable make-believe wonderland for kids.
The other day, all 3 of my children showed me the many different "uses" of chicken bouillon. And none of them had anything to do with eating -- not surprising for my kids, really, but that's another story altogether.
It started when Willa, now 11 months old and into everything, discovered a box of bouillon packets in the cupboard. She shook, squished, twisted and threw those little envelopes like nobody's business. Then 2 1/2-year-old Milo picked up all those that were still flat and dealt them out to all of us. "Cards!" he happily declared. Finally, Neva (the bottle collector) came around collecting our "tickets" to the next show.
So the next time you're in the grocery aisle and you see the chicken bouillon, think of my clever kids. And then pick some up for me, because I have no idea where mine is now!
Happy sweeping,
Bob Gunther
Webmaster, ContestHound.com
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Take Da Poll ...
Hello Everyone.
There is quite the controversy brewing in our household. It has pitted my wife Kathleen squarely against me. She stands firm in her opinion even though I know she is wrong. So I turn to you, our loyal readers, to offer your insights so that we may settle this dispute once and for all.
Baby Willa is 11 months old and she's been chattering away making all sorts of sounds for months now. Recently, I started asking her: "If you're Willa, who am I?" and she'd answer with "Da-Da". "Who's that?" I'd ask pointing at Kathleen, and Willa would respond with "sssth", which means fish as far as I’m concerned.
I understand that Kathleen isn't a fish. That's not the problem. My wife however denies that Willa's first word is "Da-Da". Kathleen tries, in vain I might add, to prove that Willa answers "Da-Da" to anything asked of her. "If you're a pickle, what's the time?" she asks. Willa answers "Duh-Duh," which clearly is not the same as "Da-Da". Try it, it's different. Da-Da, Duh-Duh. See?
Since all of you are sitting there talking in baby speak to your computer, please help us settle this once and for all. Is Willa's first word "Da-Da"? You know it is. Click the link below to register your vote:
Click Here to Vote
Happy sweeping,
Bob Gunther
Webmaster, ContestHound.com
There is quite the controversy brewing in our household. It has pitted my wife Kathleen squarely against me. She stands firm in her opinion even though I know she is wrong. So I turn to you, our loyal readers, to offer your insights so that we may settle this dispute once and for all.
Baby Willa is 11 months old and she's been chattering away making all sorts of sounds for months now. Recently, I started asking her: "If you're Willa, who am I?" and she'd answer with "Da-Da". "Who's that?" I'd ask pointing at Kathleen, and Willa would respond with "sssth", which means fish as far as I’m concerned.
I understand that Kathleen isn't a fish. That's not the problem. My wife however denies that Willa's first word is "Da-Da". Kathleen tries, in vain I might add, to prove that Willa answers "Da-Da" to anything asked of her. "If you're a pickle, what's the time?" she asks. Willa answers "Duh-Duh," which clearly is not the same as "Da-Da". Try it, it's different. Da-Da, Duh-Duh. See?
Since all of you are sitting there talking in baby speak to your computer, please help us settle this once and for all. Is Willa's first word "Da-Da"? You know it is. Click the link below to register your vote:
Click Here to Vote
Happy sweeping,
Bob Gunther
Webmaster, ContestHound.com
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Happy New Year ...
Hello Everyone.
I have heard that some people believe looking back on the year just passed is bad luck for the coming new year. For me, looking back has never created enough anxiety. While many people are making New Year's Resolutions, I have my New Year's Reservations.
So what does 2005 have in store for the ContestHound.com household? I suspect that we'll have the regular drama and chaos that most parents have. Our oldest daughter Neva will turn 6 and start grade 1 in the fall and Willa, our youngest daughter, will be a year old in February. Squashed in the middle is Milo, who often finds himself squashed between things, will turn 3 in late spring.
For my wife Kathleen, hopefully she'll finally be able to sleep through the night, something she hasn't done in almost six years. And maybe not take the laundry too seriously. And for me, I'll probably be doing what I do best: obsessing about worrying too much.
Here's wishing all of you a Happy New Year filled with promise and hope and the strength and courage to face whatever challenges may come.
Happy sweeping,
Bob Gunther
Webmaster, ContestHound.com
I have heard that some people believe looking back on the year just passed is bad luck for the coming new year. For me, looking back has never created enough anxiety. While many people are making New Year's Resolutions, I have my New Year's Reservations.
So what does 2005 have in store for the ContestHound.com household? I suspect that we'll have the regular drama and chaos that most parents have. Our oldest daughter Neva will turn 6 and start grade 1 in the fall and Willa, our youngest daughter, will be a year old in February. Squashed in the middle is Milo, who often finds himself squashed between things, will turn 3 in late spring.
For my wife Kathleen, hopefully she'll finally be able to sleep through the night, something she hasn't done in almost six years. And maybe not take the laundry too seriously. And for me, I'll probably be doing what I do best: obsessing about worrying too much.
Here's wishing all of you a Happy New Year filled with promise and hope and the strength and courage to face whatever challenges may come.
Happy sweeping,
Bob Gunther
Webmaster, ContestHound.com
So You Say ...
Hello Everyone.
My 2 1/2-year-old son Milo loves to talk with loads of enthusiasm. He's really polite too. Hand him a pair of socks and he's sure to say "Oh thank you Daddy!". Here are some other Milo-isms:
chicken shake --> kitchen sink
do it, self! --> do it by myself!
Bava hab it dis --> Neva has this
eat it dis? --> eat this?
my puthle gether --> put my puzzle together
sgoob-gobber --> screwdriver
bluedy werger (or "varger") --> blueberry yogurt
home peepo --> Home Depot
sheh-shie --> french fries
Toma Chank-En --> Thomas the Tank Engine
kepich --> ketchup
peter putter --> peanut butter
Happy sweeping,
Bob Gunther
Webmaster, ContestHound.com
My 2 1/2-year-old son Milo loves to talk with loads of enthusiasm. He's really polite too. Hand him a pair of socks and he's sure to say "Oh thank you Daddy!". Here are some other Milo-isms:
chicken shake --> kitchen sink
do it, self! --> do it by myself!
Bava hab it dis --> Neva has this
eat it dis? --> eat this?
my puthle gether --> put my puzzle together
sgoob-gobber --> screwdriver
bluedy werger (or "varger") --> blueberry yogurt
home peepo --> Home Depot
sheh-shie --> french fries
Toma Chank-En --> Thomas the Tank Engine
kepich --> ketchup
peter putter --> peanut butter
Happy sweeping,
Bob Gunther
Webmaster, ContestHound.com
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