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The Mouse

(This was originally posted 10/16/2008) Well, I was going to be all cute and tell you the name of this pumpkin/mouse that Peter made - but I can't remember it! I want to say "Rumpelstiltskin," but it's more like "Somebody Stilton." Anyway. This was a project Peter had...

Traveling Fun with Brad

This article was originally written and posted on May 29, 2019.  I'm reposting it here for your enjoyment!My husband travels a lot.  A LOT a lot.  It is currently May, and he has already accrued 55,618 miles this year.  And that's not including the flight he is...

Does The Crazy Ever Stop???

I've always said that if someone were to observe some of what happens around here, they would not believe it. For instance, this happened last week:    Yes, that is indeed a mouse/rat floating on our pool cleaner, trying not to drown. In our pool. How does that...

An Ode To The Fourth Day Of School

An Ode To The Fourth Day Of School

This post was originally written and posted on my personal blog on August 27, 2009.  When I came across it today, it made me laugh so I thought I would repost it here. I wish I were a poet because I have such random thoughts rolling around in my head and if I could...

My Kids Are Real Comedians

My Kids Are Real Comedians

 Now that marching band season is over, Samuel and Matthew will be riding to school together.   Every. Single. Morning. Oh, Joy. This morning, as I sat in the car waiting for Matthew with Samuel already enjoying his turn in the front seat, all I could think about was...