OK, some random happenings.
This weather is more torture on me. You would think that 60-70 degree days would be welcomed and they are...it's the mornings that are a pisser. The kids don't want to wear coats because they know what the temperature will be. Today, anticipating a 70 degree day thanks to Jacob's teacher, he wanted to wear shorts. Joshua insists he will not be wearing them to school (Big brother influence, you know the teenagers that won't wear a coat in the winter but won't wear shorts in the summer...I'm convinced teenagers are just plan old anti-establishment) But anyway, I regress. Point being that in the morning when we leave it is still 33-34 degrees, one degree above freezing I remind them. And...they have to stay outside for a half hour in the morning. So, bottom line...I'm not the popular mom, but I insist on trying to be a good mom. It's not easy making the unpopular decisions but I think I can deal with it. It is of course made tougher when Jim has been wearing shorts to work for at least three weeks.
Jacob broke a window. We have a little octogon window in our stairwell. He as trying to throw a baseball up on the roof to practice catching it on the way down. Missed the roof, hit the window. Bummer! Contact paper does a good job sticking to woodwork just incase anyone has a temporary draft they need to seal up. Not a noise reducer though.
Easter was great. We were nine altogether. I made pork and ham and yummy cheesey potatoes from Letti's blog on the right of my page. You should check out some of her recipes! Emily made a bunny cake. Here are the ones from this year and last, I like them both. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next year. I think she should try her hand at an Easter Egg cake. Consider that your invite Emily! We enjoyed having you.
This Year.
Last Year.
I got the car rented, plane tickets and hotel rented for the first night. Boy are things more expensive than I remember. Actually the hotel was pretty cheap considering it was a vacation spot and we are 5 people, less than 40 bucks. The car was the kicker. Those suckers are like $500 a week. I got a deal for like $380, if you consider that a deal. I'm thinking I could start packing. But that wouldn't go along with my procrastinator MO.
Hey I did get my taxes and my Dad's estate taxes done in time. Mailed them on the 15th. With plenty of hours to spare.
I've got to lose weight. Surprise Surprise I know. But, my blood pressure is starting to rise and if I don't get it under control I will have to go off the pill. And since I can't convince my husband to buy a bag of frozen peas and suck it up to get snipped...I've got to get busy. Wish me luck.
Here are a few pictures of the boys (Ages 5-52) after Easter Dinner.
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