I have been getting a major hack attack lately, so I’ve been pouring over other people’s hacks, robots, and electronic projects.
I found this one and busted up laughing. Awesome use of time!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcniyQYFU6M
Cameron’s school invited Santa out to dinner with the class and their family.
Pizza and Santa – cool night.
We were treated to lunch by the boys Grandfather and we had a wonderful time.
The hike downtown took it’s toll on the little ones, though. Nate just couldn’t make it on the return trip.
Working all week I rarely get to interact with the kids while they are lucid. Mostly it’s after a long day (for them and me) and we are cranky, tired, and I fall into the buffer role between them and Mic. She has had them all day and is tired of them being, well…. kids. So, I try (I swear I do try) to calm her down and intermediate between everyone.
Weekends I get to see them for their personalities. Cam is falling into the ‘mother’ role. I guess all older siblings do. Telling the younger one what to do – and mostly what not to do.
I think the most enjoyment I get is seeing their reflections of us. What I mean by that is – Nate has my scowl. When I tell him to pick up a toy he tilts his head down and furrows his brow – I can’t help but smile – I know where he got that from 😉
Cameron, in exasperation at whatever Nate was doing, let out a big sigh and calmly stated ‘You are getting on my last nerve’. I’m glad I was in the kitchen at the time – because my laughter wouldn’t help. Totally Mic in that one.
The blower exhaust fan seized on the furnace so for stupid “safety reasons” it wouldn’t turn on.
Mic called our local Green Comfort Heating and Air – and the guy was awesome enough to drop of a new motor last evening. I had it installed and everything was toasty once again.
Now… I know what you are thinking… I got it working by bypassing the safety circuit or shorting the exhaust vacuum sensor switch or something else that would cause us to sleep peacefully in carbon monoxide induced slumber, but I am not that adventurous. I actually got out my trusty can of white grease and dunked the whole damned motor in it.
Hey – it ran for another 12 hours at least 😉
