Getting Over It

I won't make this a New Years Resolution, but I'm totally going to write more on my blog.  AND of course Lisa just asked me if I found a good movie to watch (through Netflix or iTunes, etc), which means that I won't be writing quite as much as I had planned.  Oh good!  That means I don't have to try to find the latest pictures or anything to add to THIS blog!  I can just write something short and be good with it!   :)

We've been sick today.  Don't worry, I washed my hands before I started typing, so you won't catch anything from reading.  It was one of those 24 hour things that Scott brought home.  He tossed his cookies on Thursday night, then was better when I got home on Friday.  Last night Lisa had to step out of a very small get together. Then I woke up next to Thomas a little while later feeling just gross enough to know that I was sick.  After waking up 15 times with Lisa in the night, I didn't toss any...salad.  It was my pure determination (or whatever), but I didn't!  Then I slowly climbed out of bed to do my whimpy Yoga.  Before I even got to downward dog, MY dog was there licking my ear.  Gross!  I ran to the bathroom and ....blaaaahgh.  I DID loose all 5 of the 7 layer cookies that I had eaten the night before.  That was the only positive thought I could come up with during the event. 

By the way, if this subject makes you squeamish, don't read the next part, but I just have to ask, is it just the McDermott family, as in, my side of the family, that engages their vocal chords while tossing cookies?  Lisa is as silent as a lamb.  I, on the other hand, sound like I'm practicing Kung Fu, partially underwater.  During the 'event', I was thinking 'is it possible to not make any noise?'  It is IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!  She says I don't have to, but I'm telling you, there is NO WAY that I can silently go through that!  It would be like having a baby silently or something.  Actually, being a man, I know I can't make that last statement, but com'mon!  thoughts? 

Ok, Lisa didn't make much noise during labor either.  Lisa LAMBert McDermott  Silent as a Lamb.. :)

Gotta watch a movie with my Honey (who is much better)

MY BROKEN FALL 2010 (Official Trailer #1)

I haven't blogged for SOOOOO long, since my BLOG was a little messed up. Hopefully this will get me back on track again. I wasn't going to post the video on YouTube and such, but after doing the Movie Trailer effects, I couldn't resist, as stupid as my 'jump' actually was.

I think that the biggest mistake was looking through the camera lens instead of looking with my eyes at the leaves. Maybe you can tell from the video, but I can't really SEE in two dimensions that I "totally missed" the leaf pile, as my friends and children told me.

When I hit the ground, it felt like I had been kicked by an angry Ninja right in the ribs. It was beyond words. My instinct was to turn the camera off immediately, but something in my head said "keep rolling". I'm glad I did, even though I still cut it off after I squeaked out a few phrases like "THAT REALLY HURT!" and "DON'T DO THIS AT HOME".

For a full version of this video, please insert comments below. :)

BTW - This was 2 weeks ago - it only hurts now if I push on it. The first week was LAME because I had to lay directly on my back or I was in serious pain. OH, and over the Thanksgiving Holiday, when my mom attempted to 'pop' my back at my request, she 'adjusted' my chest as well. It hurt REALLY, REALLY BAD (AGAIN). I yelled like a man about to die for a bit. Funny thing, the next day it felt better than ever. Maybe she did a chiropractic move on my ribs??? Couldn't tell you.

Now ask me something about teeth so I can feel smart. :)

Conquering the Fear of Heights

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On Day 4 of our incredible vacation at the McDermott Hotel (our home) in St. Louis, we decided to go to the top of the St. Louis Arch. We were delighted with the Disney-like feeling created by the museum located underneadth the arch, from which you climb into a train of round capsules that trasports you up to abou 600 ft. Next, you ascend the final 30 ft by foot, and suddenly you realize (as you peer out the airplane-like windows), that you are WAY the heck up there! This lesser known national memorial is actually more than twice the height of the statue of liberty! I wasn't bothered at all by the height, but the tiny capsule elevator brought back memories of my brother closing the folding seats of our station wagon over me back in 1975. In the museum we bought old-fashion candy at the 'General Store', which felt pretty authentic. We made it through a few exhibits IN the museum before Thomas's legs gave out, and I became the Daddy-transport machine. It was time to eat - so we headed back to the McDermott Hotel for Lisa's super-sandwhiches (a hot deli sandwhich with Muenster cheese, brown sugar ham, lettus, avacados, mayo, spicy mustard, and rasberry vinagarette. Can you tell that I LOVE those sandwhiches? I never understood why toothpicks were important in eating deli sandwhiches, sincc they usually stick together from all the grease and condiment goop, but not Lisa's Super Sandwhiches!


We put the finishing touches of paint on Scott's bedroom in the afternoon - and that was our day 4!

Ted Drew's Night on Thomas's Birthday

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To top off Thomas's incredbile birthday (also known as St. Patrick's Day), we headed down to the best tasting custard 'CONCRETE' stand in the world - TED DREWS! It was a little chilly for such a treat, but it didn't stop us from devouring 4000+ calories worth of custard, fudge, nuts, and so forth. We usually bring Padme along, as Ted Drew's is a place to show the town your car, pet, costume, Cardinal fan gear, etc. Since it was 40 degrees, and rather late when we left, we were content to grab the Custard, eat it in the van, drive home & go to sleep. That is, after our night time routine of course. It was rather abbreviated that night, however, with Parker falling asleep on Thomas's bed with his head hanging off the right side, and his long legs dangling off the other. I have all but completely stopped trying to move him in his sleep, for fear of ripping a tendon. What's he been eating, CONCRETE? He did on St. Patty's anyway.

Happy 6th Birthday Thomas!

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Thomas had a delightfully simple 6th Birthday party.  He invited 5 friends, all of whom were much lower key than our 3 children.  It was a Hawaiian themed party, and though we didn't go all out by making Pina Colada with tiny umbrellas, or fill the house with little Tiki Men, we DID make a "Pin the Lava on the Volcano" game, which was enhanced with two large black lights and florescent orange lava cut-outs.  Parker did most of the work - great job Parker.  Funny thing, I was bored to death by the "Lava Joe Says" game, but as soon as we turned out the lights and lit up the lava, I was a 6-year-old again at a party.  It was 'totally cool!'  I took the picture of myself with the kids in the background soon after that game.  Can you see how happy I was feeling?  Maybe even a little too happy?  Can you see Parker trying to give me the bunny ears?  I DID take video of the kids at the party, but I doubt I will take the time to upload any of them - so take a look at the background of the picture that I'm in if you want to see any of them.  They are there!  You just can't tell who the heck they are!  You can also tell that I don't have much Irish spirit for a McDermott, as I seem to be the only one not wearing green!


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Snowy in St. Louie

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The kids got their wish of having a snow day this week. Mom was game to take them sledding at the park at the end of our cul-de-sac, in spite of FREEZE YOUR FACE OFF temperatures.
On Friday, I had the day off, so we shoveled the driveway as a 'service' to our family.
Padme, our wonder-pet, had a great time romping in the snow as well.  Saturday night Lisa and I faced the cold again while trying to go to a sold-out Avatar movie.  We had more fun just roaming bookstores, eating chocolate, and window shopping. Today I did more 'service' while on the home while the kids were at SUZUKI Piano.This evening was lovely at the Panera - what would we do without the Bread Company?  Time for me to practice my Hymns!!! Goodnight and Happy New Year!!