I know this sounds foolish, but I absolutely worry about there not being any books in Heaven. What do you think? My list of want-to-read books is seriously overloaded and is not helped in the least by my constant exposure to more books. I thought keeping a list on Goodreads would help keep me under control - it has helped in that I don't feel the need to snatch every book from the library shelf in the fear that I won't remember that I want to read it. But hop on over and take a look at that list - it's seriously out of control. It is becoming apparent that I need to give up television and maybe sleeping.
My only hope is that Heaven is supplied with huge bookshelves stocked especially for me. And there should probably be tea and a window overlooking the soft rains or Ireland. What are my chances?
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Wizard in Training
I could save this post until I have a picture to back it up, but then I may never get to it.
We watched the first three Harry Potter movies this weekend. (We won't be watching any more with the kids for a while - the third was a little too scary.) Anyway, yesterday I found Mackenzie lugging her suitcase down the stairs. Figuring she was "running away" again, I asked her what was wrong. Nothing, she told me, she was just packing her wizard equipment so she'd have it for wizarding school. I found her a wooden skewer, which she decorated as a wand, and she spent a good part of the afternoon casting spells.
We get so wrapped up in the day-to-day, the homework, getting ready for school, showers before bed, that we forget to look for the fun. Our serious, seriously crabby little girl has a wonderful imagination. Hope I can remember to add a picture to this soon.
We watched the first three Harry Potter movies this weekend. (We won't be watching any more with the kids for a while - the third was a little too scary.) Anyway, yesterday I found Mackenzie lugging her suitcase down the stairs. Figuring she was "running away" again, I asked her what was wrong. Nothing, she told me, she was just packing her wizard equipment so she'd have it for wizarding school. I found her a wooden skewer, which she decorated as a wand, and she spent a good part of the afternoon casting spells.
We get so wrapped up in the day-to-day, the homework, getting ready for school, showers before bed, that we forget to look for the fun. Our serious, seriously crabby little girl has a wonderful imagination. Hope I can remember to add a picture to this soon.
Monday, August 20, 2012
This and That
I do my best to keep things upbeat here - it's a lot more fun to share the fun stuff than it is to complain about the tough stuff. But it's been a rough month or so. I know you all care - no need to comment. And things always get better. Suffice it to say, it's been a long, hot summer.
So what I've learned:
1. Water in an inflatable pool can do a world of good, even for grownups.
2. It's never too hot to read.
3. A messy house is not the end of the world - not even close.
4. There are never enough towels. Thank goodness for washing machines and dryers.
5. If you continue to refuse to intervene and expect adults to act like adults, they will sometimes hit the mark.
6. If you remember that the most important job you have to do is raise good, healthy kids, other stuff becomes a lot less important.
So let's see if I feel like this in another month. Who can tell?
So what I've learned:
1. Water in an inflatable pool can do a world of good, even for grownups.
2. It's never too hot to read.
3. A messy house is not the end of the world - not even close.
4. There are never enough towels. Thank goodness for washing machines and dryers.
5. If you continue to refuse to intervene and expect adults to act like adults, they will sometimes hit the mark.
6. If you remember that the most important job you have to do is raise good, healthy kids, other stuff becomes a lot less important.
So let's see if I feel like this in another month. Who can tell?
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Butterfly Update
Okay, okay, I know I've gone on about this long enough. I promise - last update. There are 13 caterpillars that we can find, and one unopened chrysalis. (The one on the block wall opened and we missed it.) What an exciting summer this has been!
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
The Final Stage
Isn't she beautiful? Took about 15 minutes to emerge and we were so lucky to catch it.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Almost There
One of the chrysalises has turned black. Sorry this picture is so poor. We can see the folded wings through the shell. The other two have not turned, but they will soon. There are five more caterpillars on the plant.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Start of Summer and a Butterfly Update
We've finally made it to the start of summer! Everyone but Christian slept in this morning. He was up with the dawn and ready to go. By the time he got me up he had fed the cats, uncovered the birds and fed his fish. I wonder how long this will last!
We celebrated his birthday on the 15th.
You always know they're going to grow up too fast, but it's still sad. I can't believe he's eight.
The last week of school was full of parties, water balloons and lots of anticipation. This morning Mackenzie started to cry because she "misses Mrs. Sobota."
Our summer plans include a visit from the Washington grandchildren and lots of time in the back yard. The first day of summer vacation always feels so special.
A butterfly update. We now have three chrysalises (or the dictionary's preferred form: chrysalides). Observe:
If you look very closely (in person, you might not be able to do it online), you can see the pattern on the butterfly's wings inside. Also, the little white band on the uppe right actually looks like a string of little gold beads. We've been very lucky to be able to watch all of this. There are two more caterpillars in the planter, so it hasn't finished yet.
We celebrated his birthday on the 15th.
You always know they're going to grow up too fast, but it's still sad. I can't believe he's eight.
The last week of school was full of parties, water balloons and lots of anticipation. This morning Mackenzie started to cry because she "misses Mrs. Sobota."
Our summer plans include a visit from the Washington grandchildren and lots of time in the back yard. The first day of summer vacation always feels so special.
A butterfly update. We now have three chrysalises (or the dictionary's preferred form: chrysalides). Observe:
If you look very closely (in person, you might not be able to do it online), you can see the pattern on the butterfly's wings inside. Also, the little white band on the uppe right actually looks like a string of little gold beads. We've been very lucky to be able to watch all of this. There are two more caterpillars in the planter, so it hasn't finished yet.
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