The Zimmer Zoo

Happy 7th Birthday, Burke and Maggie!

Nancy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:01:29 +0000

I cannot believe it’s been 7 years!! Seems like just yesterday that we brought you home after that crazy blizzard of ’05.

Grandpa made a cake in the shape of a swimmer for you – because you’re both LOVING swim lessons and doing really well with them

2011 A – Z Book Challenge Results

Nancy — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:20:44 +0000

Remember when I said I’d be doing the A – Z book challenge? You know, read a book for each letter of the alphabet during the course of the year? How’d I end up doing, you ask? Well…..

I ended up reading 32 books (and started a few that were terribly awful so I stopped…I’ve NEVER done that before!!)

Having read 32 books, you’d think I would have reached my goal, right? Wrong. I got sucked up into a few trilogies and series and repeated some letters (talkin’ to you, H, S, and A!), and missed *2* letters. And the letters that I missed aren’t necessarily the one’s you expect, either I’m actually in the middle of a Z book at the moment…and the other one? A G book. Crazy. Yes, I’ll finish the Z and yes, I’ll read the G that I already downloaded to my Kindle.

Will I do this challenge again? Heck ya! That was fun! I read a whole bunch of books that I otherwise wouldn’t have. Would I do it again this year? Heck no! I gotta catch up on the trilogies and series I ignored this past year

Bruins Practice!!

Nancy — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:12:51 +0000

We went with Burke’s Boy Scout den went to watch the Bruins practice today

And The Wall Goes Up

Nancy — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:11:53 +0000

Logan received some Hot Wheels Wall Track sets for Christmas!

They weren’t exactly easy to put up (although, I could see one set being simple to put up)…but OhMyGosh they’re soooooooo cool!!

Merry Drunksmas!

Nancy — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:56:01 +0000

‘Tis the day after Christmas and Sharon is hosting cocktail hour! (Day?)

Christmas Cosmos, Manhattans, Drunken Gummies…

Don’t Box Me In

Nancy — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:05:46 +0000

25 boxes…presents I had sent to my Dad’s house.

Yes, I have to wrap them all tomorrow!!

What’s Your Sign?

Nancy — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:11:33 +0000

Last night I attended a “Psychic Party” – a twin mommy friend hosted it and brought in a psychic she’s been seeing for over 18 years. Each person attending received a 15-20 minute individual reading while the rest of the ladies sat around chatting and drinking wine. I’d never had a reading done before (even though I’ve always been curious), so I was super nervous and went in with no expectations. I had also set my mind to view it as entertainment and a fun night out.

Our host mentioned that Ms. Psychic doesn’t tell fortunes, but that she’ll be able to validate things you’ve already been thinking in your head; you probably already know most of the stuff she’ll tell you. Our host also told us that the only thing Ms. Psychic knows about us is that we all have twins.

The way Ms. Psychic works is that she asks your birthday (astrology) and uses tarot cards. I picked my cards and told my birthday and away we went. Most of what she said about my sign I’ve always known … I’m a typical Libra where I like balance in my life. No surprises there.

The rest of this is all jumbled up and I’m sure I can’t remember all of it. I did have a pen and paper, but it was really hard to concentrate on what she was saying and remember to use my pen at the same time.

So…in no particular order:

The first cards I picked indicate that I am BIG TIME into family. Family is super, super important to me. And one of the cards meant that I am mated for life and I waited for the right guy to come along (so Mike, you’re stuck with me *grin* ).
I will always work because it balances me.
My astrology “showed” her that I should be a doctor or a physical therapist; I need to have an occupation where I help people. And that I’ll probably have more schooling in the future …but not for another 5 to 7 years. Learning is important to me.
She asked if I worked outside of the home (yes and no; I work full-time, but from home). She said that there’s some opportunity coming up for something outside of the home (could be a volunteer thing, but she thought it might be work related) and that I SHOULD NOT take it because I already do too much and this would upset the fragile balance I have going on right now.
She asked about Mike’s work (he’s a scientist) and said that she saw something about his work – definitely work – and something about a foreign country. And not a country with a language she recognized either. This might be travel of some sort…and it will give him the recognition he deserves. It will also prove to be a stabilizing thing.
Mike and I work really well together, but I’m the primary caregiver. This doesn’t mean that he’s not FULLY involved…just that I’m primary. (She didn’t go into that any farther).
She asked if I had more than just the twins (yes, Logan). She paused and said, “You’re not thinking of having more, right?” (HELL no.) To which she said, “Good. Three is more than enough for you.”
She asked for the first name and age of each kid. Maggie LOVES school. She needs more attention though (not wants, NEEDS). And it’s not that she’s not capable, she just needs one-on-one attention. And not from me because she’d drive me crazy. She’ll have an easier time next year based on her teacher. Maggie is also VERY cautious when choosing her friends. She doesn’t make friends lightly and isn’t friends with everyone. This means that she’ll never just run off.
Burke does not give off the same vibration (school-wise) as Maggie. He’s much more cautious and keeps to himself and gets things done. He takes his time to get things right.
Logan. She said that she’s sees a cherub or something with him…that he either has a super cute haircut or a halo round him or something. And then said, “Thank God for him!” He fits right in with the rest and goes with the flow. He listens even when the other two are blowing me off.
Even if they don’t necessarily do it right now, all three kids will always work together as a team.

So…some of this is spot on (OMG, the stuff about Maggie and school!!! We’re working on it…but that’s for another post), and some of it … who knows. I suppose we’ll see. She made me tear up when she was talking about Logan…

It was cool talking with the other moms who were read as well – Ms. Psychic seemed to hit on a lot of things for each of them. (well, all but one…but she admitted that she was pretty closed up.)

It was such a neat experience. It felt like it went by SOOOO quickly, but she packed in a lot of stuff within those 20 minutes. I’d love to do it again some time

Guess Who Showed Up!

Nancy — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:19:56 +0000

The Elf on a Shelf showed up Sunday morning!

The kids have named him Mr. Snow Batman Elf.

Dear Santa

Nancy — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:09:05 +0000

Maggie wrote a letter to Santa…asking for him to send an Elf on the Shelf.

Burke doesn’t want one (he’s afraid )

It reads:

Dear Sata (Santa),

My name is Maggie.

Sata can I and my faly (family) have a Elf on the Shelf thenk (thank) you.

I’m Losing My Mind

Nancy — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:42:00 +0000

No. Really.

While traveling back from Vermont yesterday, Mike started talking about our trip to Colorado that we’ll be taking at the end of the summer. Apparently we’ve been talking about this trip for quite some time and Mike wanted to chat a bit more. I must have looked at him like he had three heads because I had NO memory of these discussions!! None. I wasn’t aware that we were planning to go … good thing I like Colorado (and the people there!!) and I’m actually excited about going!

Once we started talking about things we wanted to do with the kids, there was a nagging sensation that we had chatted about possibly taking them to the Grand Canyon…and then decided that we didn’t want one of ‘em to fall in, so we’ll wait until they’re older for that (LOL!) …but that is seriously the ONLY memory I have of the entire thing. *sigh*

Now that I have it in writing…hopefully it’s sunk in