Calendar Shopping

On a cold and snowy evening I went to buy a new wall size calendar. My shopping companions were James and Jacob (a dangerous combination). I had been to several office supply stores and they no longer carried the size I needed. I went to Staples and asked for directions to the calendar section. The large calendar was not found. I was so sad and frustrated. I really needed the large wall size to fit everybody's schedule and activities on. James and Jacob were running up and down the aisles, or was that exploring? At last they thought they had found something. Up on the highest shelf, laying flat, with only the spine showing looked like a large calendar. There were other items piled on top. I could only barely touch the spine if I jumped. So I went to get help. The sales associate brought a ladder and as we entered the aisle there were James and Jacob, looking guilty. One was on the shoulders of the other trying to reach the hidden item. They succeeded, and yes it was a wall size calendar. I was happy to have this shopping expedition over. I went to purchase the item and was surprised to know that the price was $25.00. That's more than $2.00 a page! Okay, I grumbled. It was snowing outside so she put the calendar into a very large bag and we left. It wasn't until after dinner that I realized that I hadn't checked the year on the calendar. Maybe I bought last year's calendar again. That would explain the reason for the calendar being tucked out of the way. Oh no. Now I must say I believe in miracles. I was so grateful that my calendar was for this year!

It's Cold!

It's cold again. I am so ready for temperatures above freezing in the morning. We still have lots of snow on the ground, but at least the walkways are clear or snow and ice. I can't seem to get my high school kids to even take coats to school in the morning. They wear tee shirts and think they will be fine. I keep telling them that one day they will wish they had a coat. It will be the day they have to walk home after school. Brrr.

Where are my socks?!

Where are my black socks?! Today is freezing and I need to wear a skirt to school. I bought some long black socks just for days like today. I can't even find one! I have searched the laundry room 3 times and the sock bucket and my closet. I've looked on the floor, in my drawers. It's been weeks since I last wore them and I have at least 4 pairs! I've run out of time and I am wearing...black soccer socks with white stripes. I have to teach today! No fair!

New Year and Back to School

Monday, not just any Monday but the first Monday of the new year. It's also the coldest Monday at 7 degrees. Today the kids go back to school, the college kids begin a new semester and Scott & I begin new classes. It is unusual that we all start on the same day. I usually have some quiet time to organize and prepare after the children begin school. I am looking forward to the many exciting adventures this new year will bring. There are so many possibilities. I do know that Johannah will graduate from high school and hopefully begin at BYU. All the children will advance a grade in school. The rest is a mystery to be savored and enjoyed.

New Year's Eve

My family is changing as the children grow older. We usually plan an evening of food and fun before kids leave to late night activities. This year we had the food, set out buffet style downstairs and we sat together watching a movie as kids came and went to their various activities. When the movie was over we only had the two youngest children at home. We could not finish the evening without at least three fun activities. The first was a bubble blowing contest. The second was face shaving with shaving cream and a plastic knife. Kate and Andrew took turns. The third was filmed midget fun. Kate and Andrew combed each others hair, did jumping jacks and sang songs for the camera as midgets. I'm sure I fell asleep long before midnight.