Weighty matter.
"Mom, I have a goal for my study of Spanish!" Bigger Girl informed me.What's that? i asked."I want to be able to speak it so well that I can translate the story I wrote without having to look up every...
View ArticleThe Worker is Worthy of His Wages
#2 Son has now had a MeJob for over a month. A few days ago, he was finally able to access the money he has earned.The whole situation has been one snafu after another. For one thing, many employers...
View ArticleGames Kids Play
From where i was sitting on the floor feeding kittens, all i could see was that Festus was carrying a box, a rather large box.Festus, what are you bringing into my house? i asked."Well, it's nothing...
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Feline Friday: All I Survey
Feline Friday was started by Steve, The Burnt Food Dude, and i'm going to believe it's because he likes cats. It's fun and easy, you can use a picture of your own perfect feline.This is Mikey:Mikey,...
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And a big achoo.
Lorax, who is doing a great gremlin/furby imitation these days, has the sniffles.I really do look a lot like Gizmo, don't I?The nice lady whose daughter's Persians were his parents wanted to see him....
View ArticleSilly Sunday:Isn't It Obvious?
Sandee, at Comedy Plus, links us all up for laughs at Silly Sunday. Come join the fun!"I'm glad it's almost spring, but I hate the mosquitoes!" Little Girl said, as she came in scratching. She is...
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Aww Monday: What do I do with them now?
Aww Monday is hosted by Sandee at ComedyPlus, and it's easy. Just post a picture that makes Monday a good day by eliciting an "Aww, how cute!"Lorax says, "Now that they are sometimes out of their...
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B.B.
Growing up, we almost always had a dog, a cat or two, and other pets. In fact, a lot of the time, we had a veritable menagerie.Then, after we had moved out, the only pet left, the German shepherd...
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What Little Girl is Up To Lately
When she's not in school or studying or spending time reading or with her friends, she has her favorite spring hobby -- making flower chains.We have plenty. She makes chains to wear in her hair, and...
View ArticleNumb, Numbers, Numbest
Sweetie is 60, and has worked for the local uni "forever." He's been in several different departments, used his training as an archaeologist at some points, and sometimes done something completely...
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Feline Friday:You Aren't Going Anywhere!
Feline Friday was started by Steve, The Burnt Food Dude, and i'm going to believe it's because he likes cats.Lorax has figured out that i often take my briefcase with me, and he doesn't like it when he...
View ArticleFull Days
Our church is a busy place. The very talented people there sometimes stage shows just to draw visitors in, and for months now they have been working on their latest production. Last night was the...
View ArticleSilly Sunday: Comparisons Work to a Degree
"Mom, mom, mom, mom!" #2 Son came in very from work very excited. "Guess what! I've already been given a twenty-five cent an hour raise for my good work, and they said that within two months i'm...
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Aww Monday
Sandee at Comedy Plus started Awww Monday. It's fun and easy, just post a photo that will brighten Monday mornings with a big, "Awww!"Lorax is getting bigger, but he is glad to have siblings now.Lorax...
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Bowled Them Over, Again
Last year, as a morale booster, The Big Boss where Sweetie works decided to take everyone bowling. It worked so very well, that he did it again.Sweetie broke out his Hawaiian shirt again, at their...
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Wordless Wednesday: How to know you have teens in the house.
Irrefutable proof.Today is:Day to Mourn Victims of Biological Weapons -- commemorates the day they were outlawed in 1975End of Zimbor-Quattor's Revenge Week and Day of Reconciliation with All Those...
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The Years Go By
"Mom, I'm disturbed by something." Bigger Girl had come in from a college sponsored music event. The student jazz band had played a concert, and she had attended for a class assignment with several...
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Feline Friday: My Protege
Feline Friday was started by Steve, The Burnt Food Dude, and i'm going to believe it's because he likes cats.Lorax says, "Hey, mom, look what i taught my little brother!"Lorax showed him how to get up...
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Her Blue Period
"Have you had some of mom's soup? It's so good, I love this soup!" Little Girl said, as she helped herself to the bowl of vegetarian soup from the pot. The bigger crock contained the soup with meat,...
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Silly Sunday: Overheard at Bible Study
Silly Sunday is easy, just link up and laugh!Thank you, Sandee at Comedy Plus, for starting Silly Sunday.Harry came into Bible study with home baked cookies, after Josie had joked with him the week...
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