Well, it’s happened. My two older sons have gone back to school after a four-week break. The reason they had such a long vacation, by the way and because I know you are aching to know, is because the last week of break is “project week”.Seven days devoted to industry. Not once did the boys stray from their assigned task—not once were they … [Read more...]
Back on Track
The “Got Teens?” EditionLast Friday I updated my Facebook status with: If I could bottle my teenager’s energy, it would be 100-proof.My favorite comment came from Theresa, who remarked, “I’ll take a case.”(Me too! But only if you add caffeine.)Would you believe that he and Jem are only now going back to school? Not today, mind you, today is a … [Read more...]
For your Saturday listening pleasure…
(See? I told you it was pretty.)(But then again, I'm the mom.) … [Read more...]
Pretty Happy Funny Real
The Christmas Concert Edition{Pretty}We went to a Christmas concert at my son's school last night.The music was very pretty, but since my husband has yet to show me how to upload the video from his camera, you'll just have to take my word for that. (Never mind, he showed me how.)Did you spot my son in the above picture?Here. I'll provide a little … [Read more...]
Shorn Squared
The Rollover EditionEvery so often I get bored with plain old blogging and decide to churn out a corny roll-over post. I did it when Angela acted up in the van and then again last Halloween.I'm sorry. It's just...what I do.Rollover Number I: Oh my goodness, what is that? Run your mouse over the image and you will see.Rollover Number II: Why on … [Read more...]
Channeling Jack Nicholson
Speaking of signs o' the times...On Tuesday, Joe had a cross-country meet. We had signed up to drive several of the runners, which meant arriving really early and consequently hanging around a bit.Good thing it was a beautiful day!The three little girls took off for the playground, George snored away stapled into his car seat, and Jem and I hung … [Read more...]
Given the Slip
Jem’s doing well at school, I’m pleased to report, though as his former teacher—for the past seven years, no less!—I wouldn’t mind if he’d complain a bit. I wouldn’t mind, for example, if he’d say something to the effect of “You know, Mom, Mr. So & So’s a good teacher and all, but he really doesn’t hold a candle to you.”Or “Mrs. Such & Such … [Read more...]
The Ride of a Lifetime
Last Saturday, I placed my little boy on a mighty stead. And then, basically, I just let him go. Fortunately, he came back to me. Fortunately, he survived. Though, as you can see, he had to hang on for dear life. Two days before that, I strapped myself—willingly—into a rocket ship-type contraption and was flung into space at lightning … [Read more...]
Shark (Tooth) !
Alternately Titled: Let the blood-letting begin.This is Jem.This is Jem and his mom’s messy desk.This is Jem and his mom’s messy desk and the mouth full of metal that he got just yesterday.(Thus the subtitle of today’s post. Hey, we didn’t need that money anyway! But, apparently, our orthodontist does!)Jem has a shark tooth—has had it for well over … [Read more...]
Homespun Humor
…from the local 12-year-old.Bert to his friend: We should invent a new kind of ice cream.Friend: Sure, Bert!(It may be cold and rainy today but still we’re eating frozen treats.)(That's as it should be.) … [Read more...]
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