miscellany

I was sick all during my kids' Spring Break. I didn't get to do fun things with them every day like I had planned. Their grandparents took them out one day, and their dad took them out another day. My attempt to take them to a movie didn't pan out, either, so we rented one and made popcorn at home. I didn't take one single picture during the whole week! I have never been more grateful for my kids' homebody tendencies. They seemed to have a great time just hanging out at home. Whew!

This is what she did during a rare half hour of peace and quiet. She wasn't crying and she wasn't whining, so I willingly ignored what she was doing, which turned out to be making her hands into spiders with markers. Well. I didn't see that coming. And, truth be told, I wouldn't mind if she colored on her entire body if it would buy me some more peace and quiet.

After almost two weeks of having no cold water in the kitchen, I'm happy to report that it is fixed! Marc bought a new part and a new wrench and got it done. I am thoroughly enjoying being able to fill up my water bottle whenever I want to, and having ice in the freezer. Yahoo!

Our freak snowstorm last week caused some major damage to our trees. I borrowed a limb saw from the neighbors today and went to town with some major pruning. I have never used more than loppers before, and let me just tell you that it takes some serious manpower and a decent amount of time to saw off big branches. I eventually gave up on the high breaks, as, even with a ladder, I couldn't really reach them. I was trying to saw over my head, which made it difficult to get any torque and also caused sawdust to rain down on my face. Also, after spending a couple of hours in the trees, I couldn't stop sneezing and wanted to wash out my eyes. I will say it was pretty satisfying to see the huge pile of boughs I did manage to remove.

The lesson I taught in YW on Sunday was discouraging. Our large group of normally boisterous Laurels were all sitting there like zombies. It made me question my aptitude for this job.

Tonight for our activity we went to the driving range. (One of our girls is a major golfer and her father owns the local course.) They weren't about to allow me to just sit on the bench and watch, and therefore I had to humiliate myself. Repeatedly. They seemed to get a kick out of it, though, so I guess it wasn't all for naught. I honestly don't have an athletic bone in my body.

I got my hair done on Saturday. I'm not 100% sure about the cut yet, but I really like the color (blonder). What could be better than spending 3 hours with someone else playing with your hair? I enjoy chatting with Sharolyn, too, I really think she gets me.

Lucas is home with a fever again. I thought perhaps he just kind of wanted to stay home, but no, he pulled out the symptom that gives you a guaranteed pass to miss school. You can't fool the digital thermometer. (although you can fool the old mercury ones -- I faked a fever a few times as a kid... I wonder if this is my punishment?)

Tomorrow is Wonderful Wednesday. Hallelujah!