Back To School Craziness

What has happened to school supplies for kids?  More specifically, what has happened to the schools that the teachers feel free to demand what their students bring in for supplies, down to the brand and how many pencils should be in the box. 24 pencils.  Really?  Does any second grader need 24 pencils?  And does [...]

No Chickening Out Now

Katie put her kids in the van this morning, picked me up, and we went for a three hour drive.  We stopped for lunch at a Burger King (with a playground to let the kids blow off some steam!), then continued on to our destination.  And what was that, you ask? Why, the hatchery where Katie had [...]

When Does Life Slow Down?

I’m a grandmother of 16.  Shouldn’t I be sitting in a rocking chair, wrapped in a shawl and crocheting blankets or something? Instead, I hardly have time to eat, let alone sit and rock (although I don’t seem to be losing weight – hmmm).  Between a week’s vacation, out of town trips to work on a [...]

And One More Makes……

Drew called this evening to tell me they are expecting another baby.  K~ is 3 and B~ turns one next year.  Another one already? They will do fine. And we will have 17 grandchildren.  Christmas gets harder and harder.

Potty Training Needed

When Bud and I got home from a dinner out tonight Sean came over looking  for a wax ring and bolts to reattach a toilet to the floor.  The boys all followed him over. (Bud is known for having just about any tool or gadget you could need in his garage, but really.  A wax ring [...]

What a Taxing Birthday

Don’t we all see our accountant and get our taxes done on our birthday? I mean, what better way to celebrate another year than by finding out you owe beaucoups bucks to keep the federal government in the business of passing out perks. I’m sure they need it more than I do. Other than that, [...]

Normal Will Never Be The Same

I have been so busy I haven’t even blogged in weeks.  So, here’s a few minutes of catching up on what’s happening. Other than spending three days at a state township convention having my brain filled with even more facts one would never have suspected I’d need to know, I’ve spent this month preparing for a self [...]

It Was A Very Good Day

It’s cold outside, but I didn’t go out today.  The world came to me. Okay, it wasn’t the whole world, but my two sons, one daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren showed up.  That was enough to make my day a success. The men went to a big gun show and out to lunch together, and Bud [...]

Celebrating the Season

With 25 members of the family here yesterday, chaos reigned.  But it was a good chaos – boisterous and fun. Drew, Kelli, and their kids spent the night so the day started with a smiling baby early in the morning.  Bud made the dressing and cooked the turkey, the “kids” brought the side dishes, and [...]

I Must Already Be Crazy If I’m Doing This

Merry Christmas everyone!  I’m tired of “taking it easy” after surgery, so did some baking today.  Well, not exactly.  It was more like crafty assembling.  And….  I invited the grandkids next door to help.  I must be crazy.  Guess it’s been too long since I worked with frosting and other edibles around kids six and [...]