A couple of years ago, I got my hair cut really short. I absolutely loved it because it was easy to manage–I put a tiny bit of mousse in my wet hair and combed it into a style I liked. Then, by the time I got to school in the morning, it was dry and…
Read moreChristmas Music
I have been getting together some music for the Christmas piano recital. I was very fortunate to find a place to hold it in December, since most churches do not rent out their buildings in December. Anyway, I found some really fun sheet music. One of them is called, “A Pachelbel Christmas,” and is a…
Read moreDon’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful
Slippers is one of our cats. She is the nicest cat–she loves people. The whole reason we decided to get her was because she crawled into my lap when we were looking for a cat. She is really friendly to strangers and loves to get scratched, rubbed, patted, etc. Last Christmas, we thought we would…
Read moreDriving
My son took his drivers permit test again today, and he failed it on the last question. Poor guy. He failed it on the first question last time, so at least he is making progress. I am confident that in 15 days he will pass it. On the way home from the DMV he was…
Read moreDetox – or, Squirrels in my BOWELS
My sister is going through a detox and I guess we must be on the same schedule. This is my second “plumbing” detox, and this time around I opted for the $7.00 version from Target. The first one I used was a product from Dr. Schulze’s for $60.00 plus $9.00 shipping. I have never crapped…
Read moreElizabeth’s contacts
On Thursday, we went to the eye doctor so Elizabeth could get her contacts. She has been waiting patiently until she turned 13, when we told her she could try them. She was very excited and looks beautiful either way, in my very motherly opinion. This is the before picture: A close up, I know,…
Read moreSugar – the socially acceptable crack
Hi, my name is David and I am a sugar addict. I have made great strides in the last months changing my diet, but Sunday’s remain the “free day” to eat whatever I want. Yesterday that included 12 oz. of deliciously sweet 7-11 cappuccino, and a creme cheese donut. We have made a habit of…
Read moreScarves
So in addition to our homeschool and piano excitement, I have been diligently working on some presents for you all. I know, it isn’t fun when you know what it is, but I have no idea what colors you want/like and it is easier for you to look and choose. I do have more yarn…
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Planes Trains and the UN
I love flying. I used to have dreams as a child that I could jump and just keep floating all the way to the top of the house of my youth. The dreams were so real and vivid, I would have to convince myself that jumping out the second floor window would end in a…
Read moreAnother week
Unbelievably, another week has gone by. It has been incredibly busy around here, and I am getting into the swing of things. School is going along well. The kids each had their first math TEST last week and both got an A. I was happy about that. We are having a geography test on Monday…
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