CRUNCH!
June 06 2006
Since Daniel was born, I've been extremely careful when I've been driving. I don't speed, I don't take risks, I brake early and slowly. So, of course, I got rear-ended while sitting in traffic. Last Friday, I was sitting at a red light, telling Daniel we'd see Grandpa in just a minute when a car slammed into my rear bumper at 25-30 mph. Daniel started screaming like a banshee and I, of course, panicked. Luckily, a nice British gentleman pulled over and "rang the police" for us and I called my Dad, who got there entirely too quickly. (THANKS DAD!) Out of the four people in the car that hit me, none spoke English. We had some doubts as to whether or not they are here legally, as when asked by the police where they lived, none of the four seemed to remember. The driver, however, was, I'm assuming, since his insurance was completely legitimate. My insurance company is dealing with them now. The rear bumper has to be fixed, as does the muffler, and a small scratch on the lift gate. All in all, over $1400 worth of damage, but it's all fixable, and what is money for, if not to use it when you need it? Daniel and I were not hurt at all, and aside from the muffler, the damage was cosmetic. We were VERY lucky! Aside from that, the week at my parents' was very low-key. I cooked at their house most nights, which was fun.
On a different note, the Today show is doing a segment on teaching your children to be healthy eaters. They say that the number one vegetable for children under 2 is french fries and half of children under 2 have candy every day. Most of you know my opinion of feeding your children that kind of nonsense. If you want to see a walking advertisement for reasons to eat healthy foods, walk into Wal-Mart and see how many massively overweight children there are. ARGH.
On a different note, the Today show is doing a segment on teaching your children to be healthy eaters. They say that the number one vegetable for children under 2 is french fries and half of children under 2 have candy every day. Most of you know my opinion of feeding your children that kind of nonsense. If you want to see a walking advertisement for reasons to eat healthy foods, walk into Wal-Mart and see how many massively overweight children there are. ARGH.
Sarah Yeldell
June 06 2006
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Well, you see, the aliens are beaming down instructions (through Divorce Court and Deal or No Deal) telling Americans to fatten up their children. When our alien overlords come to assume control of the Earth, they'll have a nice, ripe food source of plump, tasty little children...
r
June 06 2006
Thank God you guys weren't hurt. If anyone hurt Daniel, I might have to hurt them. Kudo's on the Walmart comment. Made me smile.
Bill Morgan
June 07 2006
Glad you and Daniel were not hurt. What a mess !!
RE eating habits ... Americans are at the bottom of the list when it comes to eating healthy !! Keep up the good work with Daniel (and don't forget yourself and Josh)
yourcandytears
June 07 2006
I am glad that you two are ok! That would be scary and, I would think, difficult to deal with what with an upset baby and all! Shew! And I agree on eating habits. Americans are notorious for horrible eating...and we wonder why everyone gets cancer and gets fat? Hmm....nice to see someone is going to be instilling healthy eating habits into their youngster. Way to go!! (Organic is also wonderful for milk and such,especiall for baby).
