Archive for March, 2003

Its almost Friday!

Wednesday, March 12th, 2003

So far the week has been pretty uneventful, no major news to report. We’re going to a party that a coworker of mine is throwing on Friday night, which should be enjoyable. I have an excuse to bake, so I’m happy.

On a different note, I’d like to wish Jon’s Dad a happy (albeit belated) birthday. I hope you had a great day.

Well this is pretty short but I have a headache (yes Jon I use that excuse for other things too:) so I’m going to go for now, but I’ll try to write again tomorrow night.

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Another Week is Over

Friday, March 7th, 2003

So another week has gone by and I’m most tired. I think I’ve finally succumbed to whatever cold-y/sinus-y/virus-y thing that all of my kids have had. So far it’s just a sore throat and congestion, though, so I’m going to relax this weekend and hope I can shake it off by Monday.
Ok enough bitching…I saw Cradle to the Grave last night and I was actually pretty impressed. I wasn’t expecting anything, so when it actually turned out to be entertaining I was surprised. Jet Li pretty much kicks ass in whatever he’s in, but the fights in this were really well done. There were some pretty big plot holes, but that aside it was a good brainless action flick.
At work today we made Green Eggs and Cheese (they didn’t have any ham at the store) for Doctor Seuss’ Birthday. It was so funny, I put too much food coloring in them and they looked exactly like green playdoh. I couldn’t even bring myself to try them but the kids said they were good. I find it amusing that they won’t eat anything that’s naturally green but if it’s artificially colored they can’t get enough.
So this weekend should be pretty low key…I have to finish my curriculum (it was due last Fri.) and pay some bills, but other than that we have no plans. If something amusing/entertaining happens, I’ll write more tomorrow or Sun.

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Jesus Cookies

Sunday, March 2nd, 2003

So I’m suscribed to this email thing for curriculum ideas for teachers. Most of the time they are at least decent, but once in a while someone submits something utterly fucked up. For example, someone submitted this idea for teaching kids about the meaning of easter:


EASTER STORY COOKIES
To be made the evening before Easter.

You need:
1 c. whole pecans
1 tsp. vinegar
3 egg whites
Pinch salt
1 c. sugar
Zipper baggy
Wooden spoon
Tape
Bible

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F Place pecans in zipper baggy and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces.
Explain that after Jesus was arrested the Roman soldiers beat him. Read John 19:1-3.

Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1-tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given
vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11.

Sprinkle a little salt into each child’s hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the
salty tears shed by Jesus’ followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27.

So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1-c. sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.

Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in
God’s eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read ISA.1: 18 and John 3:1-3.

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb
where Jesus’ body was laid. Read Matt. 27:57-60.

Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.
Explain that Jesus’ tomb was sealed. Read Matt. 27:65-66.

GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus’ followers were in despair when the
tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.

On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow!
On the first Easter Jesus’ followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matt. 28:1-9.

HE HAS RISEN!

Wow is that disturbing…I knew there was a reason I wasn’t Christian.

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