I guess I’m supposed to tell an inspiring military story for Veteran’s Day. I just don’t know any. My grandfather was a career Navy man. He left behind a few medals, his military weapons and the buttons from his uniforms. He also left behind some silver demitasse spoons. The ONLY story he ever told us […]
We started this beautiful fall day with a parade. Evan was disinterested in the activity until a soldier walked up and handed him a fistful of candy. After that, he was a big parade fan. He screamed and yelled when his sister marched past past us. “See-rah! See-rah!” Doug spoke toddler speak, too. “Plane! Plane! […]
Apparently there was a secret memo sent out to the cool bloggers that it is now time to complain about Christmas decorations being up too early. It’s a good thing I’m not in that social circle. (I did get the memo about The Golden Compass being evil. Twice. Please quit sending it.) Do people expect […]
Tommy – Play WoW with one hand and use other hand to keep a steady flow of sugar input for ultimate gaming (or just pointlessly swimming around islands). Wrappers are piled proudly on desk. “I’m just not hungry for dinner.” Sarah – Candy vanishes into room and is eaten in secret. Piles of wrappers are […]
My stage blood recipe is a mix of glycerin, food coloring and chocolate syrup. I think I need something less staining for Halloween. FYI – I am stunned at the number of people who have NOT seen Shaun of the Dead. An intervention must be planned.
I love you!
In no particular order, here are some things on my calendar. Tomorrow, October 24th – Doug’s Birthday October 31st – Halloween November – Television Sweeps Month November – NaBloPoMo Update: Sunday, October 28th – See the Ohio and South Carolina McCaughans for 1 hour at one of RussM‘s hangouts.
Sarah: “I made straight A’s on my report card.” Me: “Hooray! Good job!” Sarah: “Can I have my computer back now?” Me: “Is your room clean?” Sarah: “Which is more important?” Me: “Both.” Sarah: “Grrr.” Me: “Wednesday is Talk Like a Pirate Day.”
Happy Birthday to my little brother or as my children know him, Uncle Stinky.