Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Understanding
How to care for Extroverts
-Respect their need to share, to ‘talk it out.’ They get their energy from other people.
-Just as with introverts, never embarrass them in public. If you do embarrass them in public, go along as much as is reasonable if they play it off like a joke.
-Don’t be surprised if they dive into a new situation headfirst. Don’t freak out either if they flounder a little. They’ll find their way.
-Extroverts blurt. It’s the nature of the beast. Most try to leaven it with charm, but try to be patient when they don’t.
-Expect interruptions that may seem rude, to some. Most of the time, they mean well.
-Build surprise into your lives together. Most extroverts love the thrill of not knowing what’s up - as long as it’s positive.
-Be prepared for what looks like ADD. The organically outgoing among us feed off the environment around them. They are often the best multi-taskers around, so understand that they are often paying much more attention to you than you think they are.
-A flash over temper goes with the extroverted personality. The bad thing is it can look like a much more severe storm than it is. The good thing is it’s over quickly.
-Many extroverts live for the intuitive leap. They reach for it. If teaching an extrovert something new, have patience with them jumping ahead of you.
-They will always have lots of friends. But most extroverts have a core of best friends, and their loyalty can be fierce and aggressive if they feel the need to defend those friends. As with so many aspects of the extroverted personality, you may have to be patient with this.
-They love compliments, but can usually see right through insincere flattery. Well-timed encouragement, though, can help an extrovert soar.
-Sometimes, it’s okay to just go along with the “show.” Consider it free entertainment.
-Respect their extroversion. Don’t try to pin them to your board or cage them. And do them a favor, if you are not yourself outgoing, extroverted - gently but persistently remind them to read something like this as often as possible. They probably will need the reminders.
How to care for Introverts
-Respect their need for privacy.
-Never embarrass them in public.
-Let them observe first in new situations.
-Give them time to think. Don't demand instant answers.
-Don't interrupt them.
-Give them advanced notice of expected changes in their lives.
-Give them 15 minutes warning to finish what they are doing before calling them to dinner or moving to the next activity.
-Reprimand them privately.
-Teach them new skills privately rather than in public
-Enable them to find one best friend who has similar interests and abilities; encourage this friendship even if the friend moves.
-Do not push them to make lots of friends.
-Respect their introversion. Don't try to make them into extroverts.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Turn that frown upside down...
Monday, November 2, 2009
When you can't find a clothespin!!!
Zoe has done really well lately at not pooping in her kennel at night, but she had an accident a few nights ago.
Jello Popcorn
15 cups popped popcorn
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored gelatin mix
2 tablespoon corn syrup
6 tablespoons water
Place popcorn in a large bowl.
In prepared saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, gelatin, corn syrup and water. Heat while stirring till it boils, then stir and boil 4 min.
Turn popcorn out onto a large piece of foil/wax paper. Let rest until cool enough to handle, then form into balls. Or let cool completely and break into clusters. Store in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The tale of the...
photo is not a representation of the flavor :)
1/4 cup Finely Chopped pecans
Mix all nuts and almond meal with melted butter and press into a spring form pan, trying to line the sides as much as possible about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan, set aside to mix filling.
Friday, May 8, 2009
To my mom...
This time I asked tommy the questions about me...
My Mom - Tommy answered these, and some of the answers leave me wondering!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
I thought this was funny!
I seriously thought this was really funny. Go to Google and do the following:
1. Follow the directions for each question
2. Answer with the first story that comes up.
Q: Type in "[your name] needs" in the Google search.
A: "Kathy needs to give herself some credit" <-- I think I give myself plenty!
Q: Type in "[your name] looks like" in Google search.
A: "Kathy looks like an incredibly gorgeous tripped out acid-house freak" <-- Wow, That is not how I look, is it?
Q: Type in "[your name] says" in Google search.
A: " Kathy says. “It gave me a lot of confidence." - The question is...what is IT?
Q: Type in "[your name] wants" in Google search.
A: "Kathy wants cake" - Funny, that one is true!
Q:Type in "[your name] does" in Google search.
A: "kathy does the GH spoilers." - Yeah, since I watch so many soaps!
Q: Type in "[your name] hates" in Google search.
A: "Kathy hates me more than Chloe the Evil Dog." <-- hmm... I wonder who chloe is?
Q: Type in "[your name] likes " in Google search.
A: "Kathy likes pink." - Okay, so I admit I like a little chick rock every once in a while!
Q: Type in "[your name] eats " in Google search.
A: "Kathy eats it!" <-- hehe so funny. I remember one time when I was trying to use gym equipment in a funny way and I ate it hard! Smacked my face on the floor! :)
Q: Type in "[your name] was arrested for" in Google Search.
A: " Kathy was arrested for Anti-war Activism."
Q: Type in "[your name] loves" in google search.
A: "Kathy love corn utopia." Umm, okay!
Funny to see what you find!!!!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Oh, the injustice!!!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009
To make my day EXCITING!!!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Essence of SLUSH...
This is what is now covering my car, house, outside and "inside" on my new shoes and about 6 inches up my pant legs!!! Please don't be jealous... I am more than willing to share my portion!
I pitty you people that weren't able to witness my dainty attempt at tiptoing into the safeway this afternoon...While carrying Kyla, In her car seat (might I add...just to find out that I forgot a quarter for a cart :) Maybe if I had worn my old point shoes I may not have ended up with one wet foot and one dry foot! Now isn't that comfortable.
But hey kira... who can be sad, mad or frustrated when there is a beautiful blue sky???? No me :)

BTW, this is not me getting soaked... and for that, I am thankful!!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Mom's Christmas List

Friday, December 5, 2008
Kids say the darndest things!!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Stepping into a MOVIE!!
They were in Palm Desert California (my mother-in-law lives there in the winter). They decided to go shopping at toys-r-us. Well, while they were there, two men opened gunfire and ended up killing each other. My family were witnesses. I feel so greatful that they weren't hurt! When Barry first told me about it, I started to tear up a bit. I wouldn't know what to did if either of them would have been shot! It would just kill me. I am so thankful that my sister-in-law left here two little kids at home with Grandpa. That would have made it all the more scary! Here is a video of their eyewitness account.
http://www.kesq.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=3186558&at1=News&h1= Feeling' Hangs Over Toys 'R' Us Day After Shooting (11/29)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
...An all around update and MISSING Barry...
Saw my friend Barb at the market... She just got remarried and looks SO HAPPY!!! I just love her!
Doing things with my kids is the highlight of my life!
Good Friends are ALWAYS a blessing!
Kira's baby evan looking Oh So Adorable!
I have gotten her on a sleeping program and she has slept through the night four nights in a row now! She is napping better and eating better. She is so much happier! Oh, and this week she discovered the stair and what they're for...Talk about SCARY!!!
HAPPY REMEMBERENCE DAY EVERYONE!!!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Two brains = NOT always enough!!!
The dreaded car seat... I actually had a great plan for getting the straps in...
Visits from my friends
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