Here are the kids’ Christmas lists, for anybody who’s shopping for them and looking for ideas. I note with chagrin that none of them asked for something precious like “peace on earth”. Bunch of little pragmatists.
Here they are, in descending order of age:
P.S. Speaking of Sea Monkeys, check out this hilariously hyperbolic promotional video. Stand [...]
As many of you know, Kathy has been back in school now for a couple of semesters. This coming spring semester, however, she’s taking a break from classes in favor of completing some outstanding correspondence courses and attending a Therapeutic Recreation conference in Australia, for which the school is picking up the tag and providing [...]
I’m late on this, because I was too busy enjoying the things for which I’m thankful! Here’s a list of them:
Food, shelter, and the fact that all my physical needs are met.
A country where the rule of law is generally respected and where individual rights are usually protected.
The beauty of creation, and the chance to [...]
The McDonalds cashier plopped an unsolicited application for employment onto my tray. Should I be worried?
Shouting “Shake that honeymaker!” while Maggie’s wind-up bee danced was probably a joke lost on a 7 year old. At least, I hope so.
The Happy Meal bag said “You can jump six times higher in space!” That must be why [...]
Our own Margaret turns 7 years old today. Happy birthday, sweetheart!
Hard to believe that our youngest is now that far along in life. I guess this parenting adventure won’t last forever after all!
Prove that I’m still constitutionally capable of eating nothing that isn’t fried for a 24 hour period. Regret it.
Attend library book sale. Feel inordinately pleased with myself for finding several books and CDs, the existence of which I’d been previously unaware and without which my life would have been no less rich.
Spend 92 minutes mulling [...]
Over the weekend, the three youngest kids, Kathy and I met up with Chris, Becky, and Mom McMains for a long afternoon at Pedernales Falls State Park. We enjoyed a picnic overlooking the falls, nibbling from each other’s collections of goodies and catching up on the goings-on in each others lives. Floating through the falls [...]
Take youngest daughter to river. Get sunburned head. Consider Hair Club for Men or gluing a chinchilla to my noggin.
Get attacked by oldest daughter with cleverly captured goose. In retribution, use telepathic powers to make goose poop on her shoe.
Plan reunion of old friends. Have it dissolve utterly. Eat fourteen pounds of leftover sandwiches.
Play tag [...]
Kathy started classes at the University again this past Wednesday, while the kids kicked off their academic year yesterday. Though Kathy’s ardor for school hasn’t dimmed a bit over the summer, the kids were ambivalent about their return. Fortunately, their teachers seem like decent folks, and the prospect of getting to see all of their [...]
Emily has started posting a lot of her art over here. In my completely unbiased opinion, it’s pretty awesome. Check it out!