So, the 5-year-old was given a tent by his grandparents. A 3-person tent. The tent has been in the garage since April. We talked about erecting the tent…never happened. We measured the family room to see if we could put…
Category: Musings on Family
Staycation 2008
We decided several months ago that a huge trip this summer was not a good idea from a financial standpoint. I was highly disappointed, but since I was a part-time graduate student this past school year we were not in…
On My Own
Today is my first day in a couple of weeks home alone with the three kids. Prior to this Husband was home or we had our regularly scheduled swim practice. It’s 10:13 a.m. Everyone has a had a drink, but…
Three Directions…Four If You Count Me
My husband is at work this week, which means I have to take the children to swim practice all week. I actually like sitting around and chatting to the other moms or reading my book. Boy 5 is much easier…
Back from the Beach
So, we–or should I say I–survived the beach. The hotel was a pleasant change from the cramped condo. There are too any of us and some of us don’t get along all that well. The 5 day break was just…
Tomorrow is the day
O.K. so tomorrow I have the interview at the publishing place. I haven’t had an interview in about 2 years. Haven’t worked full-time in much longer. I am beyond worrying about what to wear. I nixed the idea of a…
Birthday…Just Another Day
The 5-year-old was a trooper today. He really did not want to shop at Staples. He could not keep his paws of the printers. Our trip was short. O.K. this is wacky. I was pulling out of Staples when my…
A Post, a post, my kingdom for a post
I’m baaack. This week has been a killer. My graduate class is a killer. My assignment for this week is a killer. Basically, I am sitting here when I should be finishing my project. I am the queen of procrastination.…
Repeat After Me "Update Your Blog"
O.K. I need to get to a point where I update every day, because when I leave updating for a bit I forget exactly what happened when. Oh well, I will try better next time. I am on the computer…
A post at last
O.K. I need to get my act together and post more than one every three weeks. Lots goes on here at the old homestead. I spent lots of time on the computer. Yet I don’t post everyday. I need to…
