Why

Why is it that they always ask me to change the channel when Between The Lions comes on? and... Why is it that I always have late fees at the library, even though we drive by the library daily? But most of all, I want to know why is it that Grace has been waking nightly and screaming at the top of her lungs and if we don't respond quickly enough she will proceed to the top of the stairs screaming therefore waking up everyone else? Thank the good Lord for that morning cup of coffee!

It's The Great Pumpkin.....

Today I had the utmost pleasure of accompanying Jake's kindergarten class on a field trip. Destination, Delvin Farms (a certified, organic , commercial farm). I have actually known the Delvins myself since childhood. Amy and I went to grade school and later high school together, and her brothers were my brother's age. They have been on this "new" property for seven years now and I have had yet to visit. It was beautiful out and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. I even got to meet Bacon and Eggs, the resident pigs.







After a hayride tour of the farm and a little bee keeping 101, the children got to pick out a pumpkin. We wrapped up the day with lunch under the pavillion and the children took home a pumpkin seed in a little ziplock baggie greenhouse to water and watch take root. Jake even said in the car on the way back to school that he saw it growing already. Well that won't continue if I get my little black green thumb on it.


















The children were extremely well behaved, what struck me is how can fourty some odd children go on a public outing without incident yet I can't take out my four without tears or fighting or me having to threaten them within an inch of their lives little behinds. I wonder if the twins' field trip will go as smoothly?

Mindy, the farm dog, she followed us everywhere...


















Jake was looking for Eeyore in the 100 Acre Woods here (this is where they grow Shitake mushrooms) ...

Family Game Night

Remember this:

Oh the nostalgia of the game Operation...actually it used to scare the beejeezies out of me. I swear it kind of gave you a bit of an electric shock when you touched the side, maybe that was just my game cause it was old and woe is me my parents never bought me any toys... Or even better, my version was like that on purpose, kind of like a punishment.

Not anymore, oh no, the new and improved version even has "sound fx." You have to figure out from the sound what you need to remove from the patient. The kids were laughing -out- loud. But I have to say I kind of was expecting the bzzzzz to be at least a little frightening.

#3 Retiring His Jersey

For those eagerly anticipating the end result of today's soccer game. It is with some sadness but more relief, that I announce, David George Harris, Jr. has officially declared that he will not finish out this season. He thanks everyone for the support on and off the field! He will be missed by his team mates, oh wait I don't think they realized he was part of the team, but he can always be found on the sidelines right next to his #1 fan, Grace. He said he may be ready after he turns 5. Then again, maybe soccer just isn't his thing! Stay tuned...

Which Witch Are You?

Those who know me know that I don't know how to sew. After three trips to Jo-Ann's, look what I made for Gracie to wear for Halloween! She was so excited she had to try it on this morning when she saw it. You can google directions for a no sew tutu, there are plenty of sites with instructions out there. Jake wants to be a Star Wars Clone Trooper, George wants to be Jango Fett or a dinosaur or a Ninja Turtle or a...you get the picture. And Ella Kate will be a kitty cat in a kitty cat tutu of course.