At 8:15 this evening, January 29, 2008,
Flash noticed that the Christmas tree was gone.
It has been put away since the day after Epiphany.
He looked in corners of the living room.
"They took our Christmas tree away. AAAHHHH.
They took our Christmas tree to jail. AAAAHHH
Bring it back bring it back!
Big fat rolling tears
rolling on the floor, under the coffee table, wailing.
Having a hard time going to bed tonight...very sad.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
layers
There's a great line from Shrek about ogres having layers, like an onion.
Ever the optimist, Donkey says that "not everyone likes onions,
but parfaits have layers, and "Everybody loves parfaits".
Some talk about the facets of our lives. Facets as in cuts of a jewel.
But Layers are more humble.
Onions, parfaits, cakes,
even our earth is in layers.
The idea, not a new one, really is that we have depth.
Peel us back and you'll find something slightly different, more raw perhaps.
I don't know where this is going but I've been thinking, dreaming about layers
I'm not sure if I'm creating a fresh new layer to myself,
or peeling one back.
Ever the optimist, Donkey says that "not everyone likes onions,
but parfaits have layers, and "Everybody loves parfaits".
Some talk about the facets of our lives. Facets as in cuts of a jewel.
But Layers are more humble.
Onions, parfaits, cakes,
even our earth is in layers.
The idea, not a new one, really is that we have depth.
Peel us back and you'll find something slightly different, more raw perhaps.
I don't know where this is going but I've been thinking, dreaming about layers
I'm not sure if I'm creating a fresh new layer to myself,
or peeling one back.
subday
another day another class!
Found a sports class for Flash. Hooray!
He starts Friday. Kickball!
Hubby has a busy week ahead (as usual)
but the Clothes Closet has scaled back to Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 12-6.
And they've stopped taking donations for the moment.
Cuz we're full!
Found a sports class for Flash. Hooray!
He starts Friday. Kickball!
Hubby has a busy week ahead (as usual)
but the Clothes Closet has scaled back to Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 12-6.
And they've stopped taking donations for the moment.
Cuz we're full!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Dairy Day!
Had a wonderful day at the Dairy.
Saw cows, learned about milk, milking, dairy products,
rode on a bus, ate ice cream
and all with our dear friends from NJ.
Spent about 4 hours there too.
Flash has learned a lot I think,
I don't think we'll be looking for milk seeds to plant in our garden anymore!
And he slept all the way home.
Saw cows, learned about milk, milking, dairy products,
rode on a bus, ate ice cream
and all with our dear friends from NJ.
Spent about 4 hours there too.
Flash has learned a lot I think,
I don't think we'll be looking for milk seeds to plant in our garden anymore!
And he slept all the way home.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Late Friday5: Winter!
1. What is the thermometer reading at your house this morning?
2 below! BRRRR. but strangely gorgeous...blue skies sunshine.
2. Snow—love it or hate it?
Love it. I just can't help loving it.
3. What is winter like where you are?
I am learning that its beautiful, bitter cold
and that the snow is too dry to make any decent snowmen.
4. Do you like winter sports? Any good stories?
I was brought up to be a Philadelphia Flyers fan.
Both my dad and stepdad played ice hockey in school and love the sport.
But after that strike a few years back and no players that I am interested in , I just don't care. But there's college basketball (go Heels) and of course football.
I am really disappointed in the teams for the Superbowl.
Not just that my favorite team, the Eagles,
or my new-hometown team, the Colts didn't make it
...but the Giants and New England makes it an all-northeast game.
Makes it boring for a lot of the country.
In my new town, like many small towns, everyone turns out for the high school basketball games. We'll probably be there tomorrow night.
5. What is your favorite season, and why?
Oh I like Fall. That really seems like the beginning of the year to me.
Crisp air, gorgeous colors, new yarn, football, soups and stews
Bonus: Share a favorite winter pick-me-up. A recipe, an activity, or whatever.
Hmmmm.
Cocoa is always good I think.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
worry
Well,
the interviewer called and offered me a second interview.
I said yes and we scheduled it.
and I hung up the phone and berated myself.
I'm not right for this job and its not right for me either!
Ack!
Why did I agree to another interview?
Since Hubby was in a meeting,
my mother's answer would be predictable (whole other story there),
I called Dad.
Told him his role would be "the voice of reason".
We had a great chat
and he said " If you really think its wrong, don't waste their time and your gas money."
I called and declined the 2nd interview.
They suggested I apply for another opening they have.
Hmmm.
Anyway, a little weight off my shoulder I guess
the interviewer called and offered me a second interview.
I said yes and we scheduled it.
and I hung up the phone and berated myself.
I'm not right for this job and its not right for me either!
Ack!
Why did I agree to another interview?
Since Hubby was in a meeting,
my mother's answer would be predictable (whole other story there),
I called Dad.
Told him his role would be "the voice of reason".
We had a great chat
and he said " If you really think its wrong, don't waste their time and your gas money."
I called and declined the 2nd interview.
They suggested I apply for another opening they have.
Hmmm.
Anyway, a little weight off my shoulder I guess
Am I smarter than a fifth grader?
Yesterday I played the full-day substitute version!
And it went well.
What a day though, I felt like we were running along all day.
Lots of worksheets, reading and two quizzes because thats what you leave for subs.
Did a little long division review, that was the teaching part I guess.
But it was good to jump in and do something!
I think Hubby was worried I might say, I think maybe I'd like to teach.
But no, not really. Let me sub for a while.
Still waiting to hear from the two interviews I've had.
And waiting to hear about something I applied for. We'll see.
Shopping, cleaning and helping out at the church today.
More folks are finding their way to us for clothing and linens. Hubby had a family in yesterday that were worried for their neighbors who were afraid to get help because they may be asked for ID. We are helping anyone who needs it and you don't have to even give your name. I don't care what your immigration stance is, but isn't it sad that they were worried about little old us!
Max, our younger bigger dog has fully recovered, but he was not better the next day.
With the careful administration of baked chicken and sleeping in a sunbeam he's fine again.
Its gorgeous today. Sunny, big blue sky, powdered sugar coating of snow.
and 5 below. Brrrrrrr.
And it went well.
What a day though, I felt like we were running along all day.
Lots of worksheets, reading and two quizzes because thats what you leave for subs.
Did a little long division review, that was the teaching part I guess.
But it was good to jump in and do something!
I think Hubby was worried I might say, I think maybe I'd like to teach.
But no, not really. Let me sub for a while.
Still waiting to hear from the two interviews I've had.
And waiting to hear about something I applied for. We'll see.
Shopping, cleaning and helping out at the church today.
More folks are finding their way to us for clothing and linens. Hubby had a family in yesterday that were worried for their neighbors who were afraid to get help because they may be asked for ID. We are helping anyone who needs it and you don't have to even give your name. I don't care what your immigration stance is, but isn't it sad that they were worried about little old us!
Max, our younger bigger dog has fully recovered, but he was not better the next day.
With the careful administration of baked chicken and sleeping in a sunbeam he's fine again.
Its gorgeous today. Sunny, big blue sky, powdered sugar coating of snow.
and 5 below. Brrrrrrr.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Do you remember
that excitement and slight feeling of sick of the first day of school?
Yup...I'm there.
Visiting the high school tomorrow and
My first substitute job is on Wednesday.
in other news...
Hubby took most of a half day with us today. Woohoo!
Flash is sick with a head cold. Although he says he isn't.
But what does he know. He still can't blow his own nose
...ends up blowing a raspberry when he tries. When do they learn that?
Dogs had their first visit to their new vet
...who has a giant mastiff in his office named Hubert. I am in love.
Max is recovering from the ordeal
of visiting the vet by refusing to eat and sleeping on the couch. He'll be OK tomorrow.
Simba probably remembers going somewhere fun and a the car ride.
He loves going to the vet.
And he's snoring away happily behind me.
Yup...I'm there.
Visiting the high school tomorrow and
My first substitute job is on Wednesday.
in other news...
Hubby took most of a half day with us today. Woohoo!
Flash is sick with a head cold. Although he says he isn't.
But what does he know. He still can't blow his own nose
...ends up blowing a raspberry when he tries. When do they learn that?
Dogs had their first visit to their new vet
...who has a giant mastiff in his office named Hubert. I am in love.
Max is recovering from the ordeal
of visiting the vet by refusing to eat and sleeping on the couch. He'll be OK tomorrow.
Simba probably remembers going somewhere fun and a the car ride.
He loves going to the vet.
And he's snoring away happily behind me.
Friday, January 18, 2008
just a couple of things
Next Day-trip: Dairy!
Because my son believes we should plant milk seeds in our garden this spring.
On the last really nice day he went into the backyard,
and started digging random holes with the snow shovel.
We laid out sticks to mark out the probable location of our garden.
We talked about what we should plant.
Carrots, cucumbers, corn, tomatoes, strawberries, toys and milk.
I am excited about the garden!
My mom is a wonderful flower gardener
and my dad always has a wonderful vegetable garden.
So, as suggested in the paper...I ordered my seed catalog
and Flash and I have been perusing it. More me than him, of course.
But he's not buying the cow and milk thing.
He tells me we won't have to go to the store
and buy the milk from the cows, if we grow it in our garden.
So this week's field trip is to the Dairy! Woohoo!
I'm enjoying planning our trip too.
Because my son believes we should plant milk seeds in our garden this spring.
On the last really nice day he went into the backyard,
and started digging random holes with the snow shovel.
We laid out sticks to mark out the probable location of our garden.
We talked about what we should plant.
Carrots, cucumbers, corn, tomatoes, strawberries, toys and milk.
I am excited about the garden!
My mom is a wonderful flower gardener
and my dad always has a wonderful vegetable garden.
So, as suggested in the paper...I ordered my seed catalog
and Flash and I have been perusing it. More me than him, of course.
But he's not buying the cow and milk thing.
He tells me we won't have to go to the store
and buy the milk from the cows, if we grow it in our garden.
So this week's field trip is to the Dairy! Woohoo!
I'm enjoying planning our trip too.
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