I bought gas today for my car!!!!!
$1.93 a gallon!!!!!!
I can't remember the last time it was that low!!!!
:) We get Susie and Dan tomorrow! Yay!!!!!!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
She shoots, she SCORES!!!!
Ahhh.... I made it! Getting my butt back in the classroom again was just what the Dr. ordered. I thought to myself all day: "Oh yeah! I like this!"
When I arrived at the high school, the sub lady warned me that although I was going to sub for a department head with a short work schedule, that I would have one of the toughest classrooms in the school. The principal was walking by right at that moment, and he shook his head and told me that if any of the kids made one peep of trouble to just shoot them right down to him at the office. "DIAL ZERO" he said, very seriously. As we toured the school, the teachers I met along the way all tsk-tskd to me about "THAT CLASS". So all day I had this hanging over my head.
Well, they weren't as bad as the worst class I have ever had, but they were bad enough. It always seems that there is ONE kid that shakes things up--you get rid of him/her and the rest of the class is great. This class had about five of them. Which, in contrast to the worst class I ever had at West Middle School in Binghamton, was NOTHING. (hahahahaha) Although they reminded me of the felon-class I used to sub for at the alternative high school. So.... another example of how past opportunities prepare us for the future?
BUT--I was again reminded, that within ANY kid, (or person for that matter), is a good kid, and a smart kid. Behavior is not an indicator of intelligence or potential. In fact, I thought that some of the badder kids were probably pretty darn smart--they were funny--and although some of their comments were not delivered respectfully, they were pretty insightful for 15 year olds. (we were discussing the election and the transitional period of the presidency). They came across as being smart-mouthed, but I pointed out to them that they had some very interesting observations--especially interesting was a lively discussion about the safety of Obama--that he was at serious risk of being assassinated before the election. Of course, this discussion eventually deteriorated with the observation of the four letter word that is repeated in assassination....but....I'll take whatever I can get!!!!!
Hahahahahaha......
While I was leaving, many kids (even ones I didn't have) said "Goodbye Miss Hall!" And everyone was whispering and staring at me. That was the kids--when I got back to the office, the administrative ladies were more nervous--would I come back in spite of having to kick five kids out of class?
"Of course! They were (mostly) darlings!" I smiled...... The relief was palpable.
Ahhhh, I passed! :)
When I arrived at the high school, the sub lady warned me that although I was going to sub for a department head with a short work schedule, that I would have one of the toughest classrooms in the school. The principal was walking by right at that moment, and he shook his head and told me that if any of the kids made one peep of trouble to just shoot them right down to him at the office. "DIAL ZERO" he said, very seriously. As we toured the school, the teachers I met along the way all tsk-tskd to me about "THAT CLASS". So all day I had this hanging over my head.
Well, they weren't as bad as the worst class I have ever had, but they were bad enough. It always seems that there is ONE kid that shakes things up--you get rid of him/her and the rest of the class is great. This class had about five of them. Which, in contrast to the worst class I ever had at West Middle School in Binghamton, was NOTHING. (hahahahaha) Although they reminded me of the felon-class I used to sub for at the alternative high school. So.... another example of how past opportunities prepare us for the future?
BUT--I was again reminded, that within ANY kid, (or person for that matter), is a good kid, and a smart kid. Behavior is not an indicator of intelligence or potential. In fact, I thought that some of the badder kids were probably pretty darn smart--they were funny--and although some of their comments were not delivered respectfully, they were pretty insightful for 15 year olds. (we were discussing the election and the transitional period of the presidency). They came across as being smart-mouthed, but I pointed out to them that they had some very interesting observations--especially interesting was a lively discussion about the safety of Obama--that he was at serious risk of being assassinated before the election. Of course, this discussion eventually deteriorated with the observation of the four letter word that is repeated in assassination....but....I'll take whatever I can get!!!!!
Hahahahahaha......
While I was leaving, many kids (even ones I didn't have) said "Goodbye Miss Hall!" And everyone was whispering and staring at me. That was the kids--when I got back to the office, the administrative ladies were more nervous--would I come back in spite of having to kick five kids out of class?
"Of course! They were (mostly) darlings!" I smiled...... The relief was palpable.
Ahhhh, I passed! :)
Monday, November 17, 2008
!!!!!
I have my first "job" subbing at the high school on Wednesday morning! Aiiigghhh!!!!!
We are all recovering from a whirlwind trip to Pittsburgh this past weekend. We went down to visit Scott's mom and stepdad and dad and stepmom. We have met them several times before. We enjoyed a trip downtown on Saturday even though it was rainy. We took the kids up the "incline" so they could see Heinz field and the hockey arena. Then we went over to Oakland, with a tour of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon--Scott's neighbor growing up was the football coach there. (Scott got me making this guy's key lime pie) We ate the most amazing rainy-day hot dog lunch at Essie's Original Hot Dog Stand. I can see why this resturant has repeatedly won awards for thier french fries. We have a picture of the HEAP of fries before we ate them--I will post it soon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essie's_Original_Hot_Dog_shop
Other highlights were Elaine and Denny's (Scott's mom and stepdad) dogs Seiko and Sammy. Seiko is a Malamut and Sammy is a Newfoundland. They are great dogs--LITERALLY. The girls spend hours brushing and brushing Sammy's long bear fur. He just laid there loving every minute of it. Seiko is a darling girl. She and Dan became great buddies. Anytime he was in the house she perked up and followed him around. It was sad to leave them especially!
Pap and Rose (Scott's dad and stepmom) enjoyed seeing the kids and we watched the Penn's game at their house Saturday night. They took us out to King's Sunday morning for brunch. http://www.kingsfamily.com/ We had the BEST waitress--I think that she should go out and train all other waitresses in the whole world. It would solve all our problems!!! This resturant hosts many parisheners from two Catholic churches nearby. We got there early to get "the big table" before mass let out. It was a good thing! Many of Pap and Roses' friends came by to say "hello". (and to check me out, i am sure! :) ) The children were (phew!) very well behaved.
We met up with some nasty weather on the way home. I heard from Eva that Owego woke up white this morning. It was gorgeous and sunny most of today, and only down into the upper 40's. We will "get ours" later on this week, have no fear! I can tell that it is getting colder out by the minute.
The girls and I went and picked up a birthday present for Kennedi. (Scott's daughter who will be 6 on Thursday) We will be going down to see them Wednesday night. Just last week I had seen the cutest Barbie display at the Walmart here that had Barbie dolls dressed in the same little girl clothes that were for sale in the display. We went back to get one set for Kennedi only to find out the whole display had sold out in a couple of hours! Well..... never say never to a girl of Gray descent! We went through the entire store looking in all the nooks and crannies and we managed to find not only a doll, but the entire outfit (with the purse)!!!!!! http://kidsfashion.about.com/b/2008/11/13/holiday-gift-idea-barbie-and-me-fashions-for-girls-and-barbie.htm My favorite one was the red one, but we ended up with the pink satiny jeans/jacket one. She will probably like that one better anyways.
I am off to watch Monday Night Football! :)
We are all recovering from a whirlwind trip to Pittsburgh this past weekend. We went down to visit Scott's mom and stepdad and dad and stepmom. We have met them several times before. We enjoyed a trip downtown on Saturday even though it was rainy. We took the kids up the "incline" so they could see Heinz field and the hockey arena. Then we went over to Oakland, with a tour of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon--Scott's neighbor growing up was the football coach there. (Scott got me making this guy's key lime pie) We ate the most amazing rainy-day hot dog lunch at Essie's Original Hot Dog Stand. I can see why this resturant has repeatedly won awards for thier french fries. We have a picture of the HEAP of fries before we ate them--I will post it soon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essie's_Original_Hot_Dog_shop
Other highlights were Elaine and Denny's (Scott's mom and stepdad) dogs Seiko and Sammy. Seiko is a Malamut and Sammy is a Newfoundland. They are great dogs--LITERALLY. The girls spend hours brushing and brushing Sammy's long bear fur. He just laid there loving every minute of it. Seiko is a darling girl. She and Dan became great buddies. Anytime he was in the house she perked up and followed him around. It was sad to leave them especially!
Pap and Rose (Scott's dad and stepmom) enjoyed seeing the kids and we watched the Penn's game at their house Saturday night. They took us out to King's Sunday morning for brunch. http://www.kingsfamily.com/ We had the BEST waitress--I think that she should go out and train all other waitresses in the whole world. It would solve all our problems!!! This resturant hosts many parisheners from two Catholic churches nearby. We got there early to get "the big table" before mass let out. It was a good thing! Many of Pap and Roses' friends came by to say "hello". (and to check me out, i am sure! :) ) The children were (phew!) very well behaved.
We met up with some nasty weather on the way home. I heard from Eva that Owego woke up white this morning. It was gorgeous and sunny most of today, and only down into the upper 40's. We will "get ours" later on this week, have no fear! I can tell that it is getting colder out by the minute.
The girls and I went and picked up a birthday present for Kennedi. (Scott's daughter who will be 6 on Thursday) We will be going down to see them Wednesday night. Just last week I had seen the cutest Barbie display at the Walmart here that had Barbie dolls dressed in the same little girl clothes that were for sale in the display. We went back to get one set for Kennedi only to find out the whole display had sold out in a couple of hours! Well..... never say never to a girl of Gray descent! We went through the entire store looking in all the nooks and crannies and we managed to find not only a doll, but the entire outfit (with the purse)!!!!!! http://kidsfashion.about.com/b/2008/11/13/holiday-gift-idea-barbie-and-me-fashions-for-girls-and-barbie.htm My favorite one was the red one, but we ended up with the pink satiny jeans/jacket one. She will probably like that one better anyways.
I am off to watch Monday Night Football! :)
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
On the first day of hunting season....
...my true love gave to me, a Turkey in an old oak tree!
There were about six big huge turkeys at the top of this ancient oak tree at the back of our property this morning!!!! This has to be at least 50-60 feet up in the air!!!! I have never seen a turkey fly before. I didn't even know they could fly! They are actually quite graceful. They were just hanging out up there catching the first sun beams.
There is quite the rafter of Turkeys in the woods there--I've seen about 20-30 of them most days.
Amazing. Tomorrow we will try and see if they are there again, and try and get some pictures. The camera wasn't charged up this morning.
We had a fun day off for Veteran's Day. We did sew wool newsboy caps from the wool fabric Joan O. sent. They came out really cute! We will get some pics tomorrow. Alannah is working on a diorama and research project about the man who designed the first sewing machine. I am having fun giving her additional research ideas. I remembered that there was a neat conversation about the new sewing machine in one of the Little House on the Prairie books.... We found it and Alannah is going to copy it for part of her project. How's that for a text set /literacy addition?
Aunt Andrea came with Stephanie and we had a great time gallivanting around Winsted and East Hartford. A new goal on our list is now New Hartford--there is a tea house and shops there that look fabulous. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/30/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/30qbitect.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
I have been banished from the living room because when I went in there the Pens started losing. (hockey) oops.
Tomorrow I go apply for my criminal history to be done at the Litchfield County Center for Education--I think this is their version of BOCES or a Teacher's Center for my county. I think I will drop my resume there too since that is where the adult ed programs are run. Hmmm?!?!
Scott keeps trying to talk me into going to work at Fuel Cell Energy where he works. I think this is very funny!!!!
Ok, back to Turkeys:
Dad--I think we should attempt to deep fry a turkey for Thanksgiving--at least as a supplement to our traditional beast. What do you think?
There were about six big huge turkeys at the top of this ancient oak tree at the back of our property this morning!!!! This has to be at least 50-60 feet up in the air!!!! I have never seen a turkey fly before. I didn't even know they could fly! They are actually quite graceful. They were just hanging out up there catching the first sun beams.
There is quite the rafter of Turkeys in the woods there--I've seen about 20-30 of them most days.
Amazing. Tomorrow we will try and see if they are there again, and try and get some pictures. The camera wasn't charged up this morning.
We had a fun day off for Veteran's Day. We did sew wool newsboy caps from the wool fabric Joan O. sent. They came out really cute! We will get some pics tomorrow. Alannah is working on a diorama and research project about the man who designed the first sewing machine. I am having fun giving her additional research ideas. I remembered that there was a neat conversation about the new sewing machine in one of the Little House on the Prairie books.... We found it and Alannah is going to copy it for part of her project. How's that for a text set /literacy addition?
Aunt Andrea came with Stephanie and we had a great time gallivanting around Winsted and East Hartford. A new goal on our list is now New Hartford--there is a tea house and shops there that look fabulous. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/30/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/30qbitect.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
I have been banished from the living room because when I went in there the Pens started losing. (hockey) oops.
Tomorrow I go apply for my criminal history to be done at the Litchfield County Center for Education--I think this is their version of BOCES or a Teacher's Center for my county. I think I will drop my resume there too since that is where the adult ed programs are run. Hmmm?!?!
Scott keeps trying to talk me into going to work at Fuel Cell Energy where he works. I think this is very funny!!!!
Ok, back to Turkeys:
Dad--I think we should attempt to deep fry a turkey for Thanksgiving--at least as a supplement to our traditional beast. What do you think?
Monday, November 10, 2008
:)
The girls received a glowing report from the 6th and 8th grade special education teams at their new school. I was extremely pleased with my reception at the meeting. The teachers were sincerely thrilled to meet me! No one was in a hurry to get out of there. They asked me many questions about the girls, and came up with many creative ways to provide them support.
The teachers assured me that Aidan and Alannah are transitioning beautifully into their new school. They are keeping up with the work. They are making new friends that are GOOD friends. This seemed to be very important to everyone there--I guess there are not so good groups.... I would think that most schools have not so good groups? But.... a big hang up here for some reason. I wasn't that surprised. Aidan and Alannah have had a great attitude about the move and have been very excited about meeting new kids.
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day and we are off from school. We are excited that Andrea is coming to visit with baby Stephanie! We have a whirlwind afternoon planned--lunch at Kent Pizza, a shopping spree to Farmington Shoppes with a stop at Aerie Mountain shop at some point along the way. I had hoped to take them to The Planted Feather Farm for lunch, but I remembered at the last minute that they were only open Thursday-Sunday. http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Planted.Feather.Farm.And.Bakery.860-379-8664 We stopped there once this past Spring when we first visited Winsted. Their menu is to die for... yummy breads, sandwiches, soups and all kinds of delicious desserts. Oh well..... maybe over Thanksgiving?!
Ok--off to bake Chocolate Chip Cookies with Aidan and have our Susie and Dan party!
The teachers assured me that Aidan and Alannah are transitioning beautifully into their new school. They are keeping up with the work. They are making new friends that are GOOD friends. This seemed to be very important to everyone there--I guess there are not so good groups.... I would think that most schools have not so good groups? But.... a big hang up here for some reason. I wasn't that surprised. Aidan and Alannah have had a great attitude about the move and have been very excited about meeting new kids.
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day and we are off from school. We are excited that Andrea is coming to visit with baby Stephanie! We have a whirlwind afternoon planned--lunch at Kent Pizza, a shopping spree to Farmington Shoppes with a stop at Aerie Mountain shop at some point along the way. I had hoped to take them to The Planted Feather Farm for lunch, but I remembered at the last minute that they were only open Thursday-Sunday. http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Planted.Feather.Farm.And.Bakery.860-379-8664 We stopped there once this past Spring when we first visited Winsted. Their menu is to die for... yummy breads, sandwiches, soups and all kinds of delicious desserts. Oh well..... maybe over Thanksgiving?!
Ok--off to bake Chocolate Chip Cookies with Aidan and have our Susie and Dan party!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Lol alissa just emailed me, and she said: awww cuz i saent her this pic:
http://lolcats.com/view/9108
i can't copy and paste the pic but it's called rex and tom!!!! sooo funy: and no it won't spam you it didn't spam me so i dont think it will spam you.
~lana~
http://lolcats.com/view/9108
i can't copy and paste the pic but it's called rex and tom!!!! sooo funy: and no it won't spam you it didn't spam me so i dont think it will spam you.
~lana~
Friday, November 7, 2008
Step 1....
So my application is officially on file at The Gilbert School here in Winsted. http://www.gilbertschool.org/
After speaking to the Substitute coordinator I decided to wait and see how much work they would be able to give me--she thought as long as I was fairly available I could probably get 3-4 days a week. That is, she said, with a dramatic pause, if you can handle the kids. I'm not sure she was kidding. Now I handled Binghamton City alternative high school where the felon/probation kids went....how much worse can this be? (hahahahaha)
It is always a trick, substituting. Do you put your name into a bunch of schools, or just one? If you get on too many lists you run the risk of getting called too often and having to say "no"--not a good word for the sub coordinator to hear too often if you want good work. But limiting yourself to one school is risky too.... arrrghhh! The nice thing about Binghamton Schools was they had one sub coordinator for the entire district. Here each school has their own.
I did drive up to find the other high school today--Northwest Regional #7. It is an impressive building. That will be my next stop if I don't get more than three days a week from Gilbert by the end of December.
We are all glad it is the weekend again. We are going to work on finishing the new mudroom/laundry room this weekend. The plumbing is done (YAY) and the washer and dryer are moved and functional. (yay, but, blah!) There is one more piece of trim to put up, and then I have to fill in all the nicks with wood filler and give everything a new coat of paint. Then the new curtains need to be hung, and a new cover and bolsters made for the futon. Here is where inspiration has kicked in-I am going to use the unfinished quilts from Grandma GG! I think it will look neat--I think I will frame some of them in vintage frames like I did for mom for Christmas last year.....
Scott definitely says I need to GET OUT. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Tonight is "movie night", so we are just finishing up some odd jobs before we find a movie either on TV or On Demand.
Enjoy your weekend too!
After speaking to the Substitute coordinator I decided to wait and see how much work they would be able to give me--she thought as long as I was fairly available I could probably get 3-4 days a week. That is, she said, with a dramatic pause, if you can handle the kids. I'm not sure she was kidding. Now I handled Binghamton City alternative high school where the felon/probation kids went....how much worse can this be? (hahahahaha)
It is always a trick, substituting. Do you put your name into a bunch of schools, or just one? If you get on too many lists you run the risk of getting called too often and having to say "no"--not a good word for the sub coordinator to hear too often if you want good work. But limiting yourself to one school is risky too.... arrrghhh! The nice thing about Binghamton Schools was they had one sub coordinator for the entire district. Here each school has their own.
I did drive up to find the other high school today--Northwest Regional #7. It is an impressive building. That will be my next stop if I don't get more than three days a week from Gilbert by the end of December.
We are all glad it is the weekend again. We are going to work on finishing the new mudroom/laundry room this weekend. The plumbing is done (YAY) and the washer and dryer are moved and functional. (yay, but, blah!) There is one more piece of trim to put up, and then I have to fill in all the nicks with wood filler and give everything a new coat of paint. Then the new curtains need to be hung, and a new cover and bolsters made for the futon. Here is where inspiration has kicked in-I am going to use the unfinished quilts from Grandma GG! I think it will look neat--I think I will frame some of them in vintage frames like I did for mom for Christmas last year.....
Scott definitely says I need to GET OUT. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Tonight is "movie night", so we are just finishing up some odd jobs before we find a movie either on TV or On Demand.
Enjoy your weekend too!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Guess what I did today!
I took a big, brave step and went back to my natural hair color today. I have been blonde for the past ten years! Wow! Actually, I went a little darker brown and a little golden--It turned out really nice. I met the stylist while we were watching the fireworks around the lake this past July 4th. She was very good--very professional. Salon services seem to be a bit more sophisticated here. Getting my eyebrows waxed was a three part artistic adventure. They are now shaped, arched and plucked to perfection. She explained that had I stayed blonde she would have highlighted my brows to match my hair as part of the service. (oh my!)
I look very "teacher-y" now, which is good, because tomorrow I am jumping in with both feet and going around with my resume. I recieved an application for subbing in Winchester City Schools. I have to apply for a criminal investigation in Litchfield County, which is fairly routine. There are three schools I am putting my name in for subbing--Gilbert High School, Northwest Regional High School #7, and Hinsdale Elementary. That should keep me busy!
I love working, and I have loved every job I have ever had. It is the GETTING the job that always gives me the willies. I don't know why, I just always have a hard time with that first (hugegiantscary) step.
Wish me luck!
:)
I look very "teacher-y" now, which is good, because tomorrow I am jumping in with both feet and going around with my resume. I recieved an application for subbing in Winchester City Schools. I have to apply for a criminal investigation in Litchfield County, which is fairly routine. There are three schools I am putting my name in for subbing--Gilbert High School, Northwest Regional High School #7, and Hinsdale Elementary. That should keep me busy!
I love working, and I have loved every job I have ever had. It is the GETTING the job that always gives me the willies. I don't know why, I just always have a hard time with that first (hugegiantscary) step.
Wish me luck!
:)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Check out pics below!
Good Morning! Scott and I were so bummed that our neighbor, Mr. Nader didn't win. We were considering just staying in bed and hiding for the next four years...... (hahahahahaha)
Check out the Halloween pics at the bottom of the blog. They are so cute!
Dan and Susie are having a Grandma and Grandpa Gray day today-- Yay! Have fun!
Check out the Halloween pics at the bottom of the blog. They are so cute!
Dan and Susie are having a Grandma and Grandpa Gray day today-- Yay! Have fun!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Hey!!! It's Lana
Hi everybody! I had an awesome Halloween I went to lake compoundce(i think that's how you spell it) and then went to a ''Haunted Graveyard'' I'm not easily scared so it wasnt that scary to me... There was this section (the Graveyard was divided into sections) and this particular section was a ''Butcher shop'' and you got to WALK THROUGH GIANT PLASTIC MEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was awesome!!!!! I liked that part because walking through GIANT PLASTIC MEAT is on one of my life ''to do'' lists. So one less thing to do before I die...
MY SISTER IS SO STUPID!!!!! I HATE HER SHE HOGGED ALL OF THE POLY POCKETS!!!!!
I love you all!!!
~Lana~
It was awesome!!!!! I liked that part because walking through GIANT PLASTIC MEAT is on one of my life ''to do'' lists. So one less thing to do before I die...
MY SISTER IS SO STUPID!!!!! I HATE HER SHE HOGGED ALL OF THE POLY POCKETS!!!!!
I love you all!!!
~Lana~
Hey! There's a house under all this....love! (hee hee!)
Spent most of Monday digging out from under the weekend. We all made a pact that we would not touch the phone, mail or computers all weekend. We had such a good time with Susie and Dan! We have such a happy home! Yesterday we paid for it in time trying to catch up--but, it was so worth it.
Halloween was a blast. We were going to come to Owego to trick or treat, but Susie begged and begged to come here to Ct. We got here around 6pm, just in time to host the first of our (only!) two sets of trick or treaters before I took the kids out. Scott was so excited to have trick or treaters. He was all dressed up in his orange vintage Peanuts Halloween shirt and a orange camo bandanna. Even though we only had four kids come by, he was so enthusiastic. We were out when the other set of kids came, and he had to call me on the cell phone to tell me all about it! He took a lot of pictures, but he couldn't find his card reader as of yesterday, so.... be patient.
We had hit a few neighborhoods around the lake, but discovered the mother lode over on Holabird Ave. by the middle school. All the houses over there were decorated beautifully and the families were handing out elaborate treat bags full of candy. ("the good stuff!!!" Aidan said!) It was fun to see all the neat costumes, and reassuring to see that all the kids out were polite, well behaved and well supervised.
Alannah had a great time with her friends at Lake Compance. She cracked us up with her very cynical evaluation of the haunted house featured there. "It was ok", she said, "so predictable." (emphasized with eye rolling in sophisticated disgust). She came back with a flashlight souvenir that was really eerie--a orange and black day-glow skull with fiber optic "hair". Dan's eyes got so big when he saw it. It ended up laying on the floor in the living room the rest of the weekend, and he gave it a very deliberate and wide berth anytime he walked by.
Saturday Dan helped Scott with the tractor and the plumbing. FINALLY we are down to one slow leak in the cold water pipe going out to the new washing machine in the new mud room! (down from....) We did two loads of laundry and all seems to be working...... whoooo wheeee!!!! Dan carried the tools under the porch for Scott, and handed him the solder. It was so darn cute! I was dying standing in the new laundry room right above them listening in on the "manly" conversation.
Later, Scott was still grappling with the plumbing and had Dan set up on the couch watching the Penn's football game against Notre Dame. Dan was shouting out plays so Scott could keep up with the game. How do boys catch on to that kind of stuff so fast? It was an exciting game, going into triple overtime. It was so cute when the Penn's made a good play and Dan jumped up and down on the couch shouting "Hey! They did it! They did that....what do you call it? That...DOWN THING!" Dan was disappointed that he was going to miss the Steelers who didn't play until Monday night. He wanted to stay so he could see it. :(
On our way home from the lunch supply run I took the kids to the library so they could see the cool kids room. There is a big wooden castle in the children's room you can go in and play. We read books and gave each other a puppet show. About that time Susie started to act funny and said she didn't feel well. By the time we got home she had a fever of 103. It was a good thing I didn't realize they had a story hour at 10:30.... we would have exposed a lot of children to whatever it was that was affecting her. The rest of the day I spent curled up in bed with her keeping her warm, or trying to cool her off. Poor thing!
On Sunday we enjoyed visiting with Andrea, Christian, Stephanie and Mom and Dad in Albany before we had to say goodbye to Susie and Dan. Susie was feeling better, but still wasn't eating. I called William last night and she went to the Dr. and was fine--and was eating ALOT. Good news!
The girls do not have school today, so we have to decide what to do today! They are having fun making Christmas presents--thank you Joan O. for all the goodies!
Happy election day!!!!!
Halloween was a blast. We were going to come to Owego to trick or treat, but Susie begged and begged to come here to Ct. We got here around 6pm, just in time to host the first of our (only!) two sets of trick or treaters before I took the kids out. Scott was so excited to have trick or treaters. He was all dressed up in his orange vintage Peanuts Halloween shirt and a orange camo bandanna. Even though we only had four kids come by, he was so enthusiastic. We were out when the other set of kids came, and he had to call me on the cell phone to tell me all about it! He took a lot of pictures, but he couldn't find his card reader as of yesterday, so.... be patient.
We had hit a few neighborhoods around the lake, but discovered the mother lode over on Holabird Ave. by the middle school. All the houses over there were decorated beautifully and the families were handing out elaborate treat bags full of candy. ("the good stuff!!!" Aidan said!) It was fun to see all the neat costumes, and reassuring to see that all the kids out were polite, well behaved and well supervised.
Alannah had a great time with her friends at Lake Compance. She cracked us up with her very cynical evaluation of the haunted house featured there. "It was ok", she said, "so predictable." (emphasized with eye rolling in sophisticated disgust). She came back with a flashlight souvenir that was really eerie--a orange and black day-glow skull with fiber optic "hair". Dan's eyes got so big when he saw it. It ended up laying on the floor in the living room the rest of the weekend, and he gave it a very deliberate and wide berth anytime he walked by.
Saturday Dan helped Scott with the tractor and the plumbing. FINALLY we are down to one slow leak in the cold water pipe going out to the new washing machine in the new mud room! (down from....) We did two loads of laundry and all seems to be working...... whoooo wheeee!!!! Dan carried the tools under the porch for Scott, and handed him the solder. It was so darn cute! I was dying standing in the new laundry room right above them listening in on the "manly" conversation.
Later, Scott was still grappling with the plumbing and had Dan set up on the couch watching the Penn's football game against Notre Dame. Dan was shouting out plays so Scott could keep up with the game. How do boys catch on to that kind of stuff so fast? It was an exciting game, going into triple overtime. It was so cute when the Penn's made a good play and Dan jumped up and down on the couch shouting "Hey! They did it! They did that....what do you call it? That...DOWN THING!" Dan was disappointed that he was going to miss the Steelers who didn't play until Monday night. He wanted to stay so he could see it. :(
On our way home from the lunch supply run I took the kids to the library so they could see the cool kids room. There is a big wooden castle in the children's room you can go in and play. We read books and gave each other a puppet show. About that time Susie started to act funny and said she didn't feel well. By the time we got home she had a fever of 103. It was a good thing I didn't realize they had a story hour at 10:30.... we would have exposed a lot of children to whatever it was that was affecting her. The rest of the day I spent curled up in bed with her keeping her warm, or trying to cool her off. Poor thing!
On Sunday we enjoyed visiting with Andrea, Christian, Stephanie and Mom and Dad in Albany before we had to say goodbye to Susie and Dan. Susie was feeling better, but still wasn't eating. I called William last night and she went to the Dr. and was fine--and was eating ALOT. Good news!
The girls do not have school today, so we have to decide what to do today! They are having fun making Christmas presents--thank you Joan O. for all the goodies!
Happy election day!!!!!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
The Ghost, by Susie Hall and Mommy
once upon a time there was a ghost who loved to eat children. one day the ghost found a gril named susie. she tried to kill the ghost but...she couldnt.she accidently hit her glass dolls. The dolls fell everywhere they shattered! susie cried, those where here only dolls. the ghost said
he was sorry .then he bought susie new dolls.
the ghost went outside. he went nextdoor. He looked for a kid next door. He found one. He saw she was sleeping in her bed. He gobbled her up. When she woke up, she saw herself in slimy goop. She screamed "help!" Then her mother and father came running in to see what all the screaming was. They saw the ghost throw up and their child fell out. She was covered in slime.
Susie heard the noise and came running over. She yelled at the ghost: "How dare you eat my friend? I tried to kill you, but I couldn't. Then you helped me. You tried to eat someone, and you couldn't. Doesn't that show us that we should stop trying to eat and kill? Let's all be friends!"
The girl's parents took Susie, the girl and the ghost to Dairy Queen. They all got the same thing: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream. Yum!
The End
he was sorry .then he bought susie new dolls.
the ghost went outside. he went nextdoor. He looked for a kid next door. He found one. He saw she was sleeping in her bed. He gobbled her up. When she woke up, she saw herself in slimy goop. She screamed "help!" Then her mother and father came running in to see what all the screaming was. They saw the ghost throw up and their child fell out. She was covered in slime.
Susie heard the noise and came running over. She yelled at the ghost: "How dare you eat my friend? I tried to kill you, but I couldn't. Then you helped me. You tried to eat someone, and you couldn't. Doesn't that show us that we should stop trying to eat and kill? Let's all be friends!"
The girl's parents took Susie, the girl and the ghost to Dairy Queen. They all got the same thing: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream. Yum!
The End
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