On the same day that Mitch came home with a certificate that he made honor roll, and Conner came home with an honor roll certificate and a “Teacher’s Choice” award….. Devin came home with this award from his chemistry teacher. He said it was because of the second criterion, so I guess it could have […]
Sweets from my sweet.
Like most moms, my refrigerator has become a trophy wall…. an art gallery…. a scrapbook…. a day planner & calendar…. etc, etc. In other words, it is usually a chaotic, jumbled mess. So when Grant came to me and said, I have a present for you…. it is on the refrigerator, I stood looking at […]
Your name is not a choice….
Grant has been taking an inordinately long time to get his class work done. Halfway through a math problem his pencil will become a rocket… or a plane… or a robot that hops over and bothers his neighbor…. whatever. He has lost recess and “free” time on a few occasions. A couple of times he […]
The one where I’m gonna wash someone’s mouth out with soap soon….
Scene: the kitchen after school. Grant is having a snack and we are discussing his day. Grant: “Some of the kids at my school are using bad words!” Me: “Uh-oh! That’s not good.” Grant: “Yep. They’re using bad words from The Nightmare Before Christmas.” (It’s one of our Halloween movies that comes out with the […]
That’s right. My Labor Day Post. Better late than never.
OK, I had to post about Labor Day weekend because I am so proud of my mom and dad. They were the Grand Marshals for the local fair and Labor Day parade. They are tireless volunteers for their city. I can’t think of anyone more deserving. We went out on Saturday to the fair. It […]
That would make for an interesting centerpiece…
When I picked Grant up from school on Friday, he excitedly informed me that it was now October. Grant: “…and what year comes next?” Me: (a little confused) “2011.” Grant: “No, no. What comes after October?” Me: “Oh! November comes next.” Grant: (rubbing his hands together in anticipation) “Yep! Leprechauns and turkeys!!” He has me […]
Prince Charming was late… but he eventually showed up.
Don’t tell him I said this, but I am the luckiest girl in the world to be married to my husband. There is no one else on the planet who “gets me” the way that this wonderful man does. We just fit… and we balance each other so well. He’s an amazing man. Watching him […]
The argument for laziness.
Last night we were talking to one of my boys (who shall remain nameless while this is still a Hot Topic Issue in our household). Having just returned from Back To School night, we were asking him about the assignments and grading policies some of his teachers had shared with the parents. One class in […]
Let’s work together.
Handsome Hubby and I try to teach our boys to be respectful, well mannered and self sufficient. We want our future daughters-in-law to like us. Each night after dinner, their job is to clean the kitchen and dining room. (I cooked… it’s only fair that they clean up.) So last night after dinner all 4 […]
No me gusta el numero 6.
Scene: our kitchen, after school. Grant: “I know how to count to six in Spanish.” Me: “You do?! That’s wonderful! Can you count for me?” Grant: (in a sing-songy little voice) “uno, dos, tres, quatro, cinco…… stress.”
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