Little Brother on a Computer

My little brother got a computer. My niece put him on facebook. I don't think I ever talked this much to my brother when we lived in the same house together as I have in the last week. I know he will learn what is what, after all my husband did and I really didn't think he would. In the meantime I can pretty much count on the fact that every time the phone rings it will be Johnny. Yes, I do still love you.

Sewer Back Up

I haven't felt well for several days. Yesterday I was greeted by a wonderful thing. The sewer backed up into the stationary sink downstairs. Thank God I was home sick and caught this in time. I also send praise to my towns sewer dept/public works. I called them and was told they were at lunch and would be back in 15, well in 25 they were here and my sewer was flowing again. Thanks Guys. Ironically my dad's profession for 22 years was doing this service for my hometown. November 14th would have been his 76th birthday so I figured he is up there sending me a reminder. Love ya Dad.

Cold Virus Cravings

I crave carbs when I am really sick with a cold virus. I am going to ask friends if they do too and then add the answers.

"Pumpkin Patch"

We had such a good time this morning. My kids participated in a "Pumpkin Patch" for the regular and disabled preschoolers. There were different stations about the area behind the school. Little pumpkins were hidden in hay, scarecrows were being stuffed, toss the pumpkin in the bucket and then my station, wagon rides. The wagons were very sturdy painted cardboard boxes with a jump rope tied to them. A little bit of hay was inside the "wagon" where the preschooler would sit as well as all over the ground. My "older" kids would carefully pull the little ones. Smiles and giggles were everywhere. It wasn't until we were cleaning up that I realized I did something to my ankle. Ah the size of it is just dandy. Well life goes on and nothing stops kids so a little bit of ice and some elevation will just have to do. It was a great day.

Tidbits

Got lost again - was in the car - 2 hours 45 minutes -had cell but not strong enough - did get where I was going after a police roadblock.
Found really good buys at Goodwill - $150.00 comforter for $10.00 - washed it - Jersey ate it 1st night.
Sick to death of the rain and cold and rain and cold...
Mad because I want to go to the Corzine rally with Bill Clinton - can't go - other commitments
New glasses broke already!
This weather is killing marching band season.
Back to work tomorrow, long week, many meetings, head teacher out for three days.
Laughing cow cheese a good find - good tasting and low calories.
Still hate empty nest - but like that I can go...
Two months until Christmas - yes I have started shopping.
Have a good night - enjoy the games, even though the Eagles are bombing right now.

Marching Band Season

One of the things that I love to do is go to marching band competitions. My kids were in it and at first I was like what? I learned so much and made great friends, one is now the mother in law of my oldest daughter. I would always say that we became friends while peeling carrots. I say if a teenager is willing to put that much time out then their parents should be there. It really is a shame that more aren't. I now go as a certain young man is the Asst. Director and I also go as I love it. Last Saturday was my first visit to a competition this season. 14 bands! and RAIN! Yuck! 3 hours sitting/standing in the rain. But I was definitely entertained as were many others. God Bless all those marchers, they did a great job. Oh and Mr. Asst. Director, so did you! :)

What is Jersey Doing Now?

Pretty much anyone that knows me knows I love my dog Jersey. I know she is a big spoiled 20 month 72 pound crazy nut. But she is my nut. My darling Rott/Lab has eaten many of my shoes as I think that she thinks if she eats them mommy can't leave her. She eats my books and tears up my yarn as that takes my attention from her too. Forget my flowers, she dug up 80 bulbs! Well now she has a new item she decided she was going to try and get. My new glasses right off my face. She has tried a few times no with no luck. I just have to make sure that my big baby doesn't get them. Imagine if you will trying to read and then boom up on your lap out of nowhere she jumps on me in a way that she is in between me and the book. Then the fight begins trying to get her off. Forget it if there is thunder because she isn't moving and I am pinned. Yes I do love her, after all she relieves the empty nest and I get love back. My Jersey crazy as she is, gives me smiles everyday and that is why the eaten shoes are worth it.