My Excuses

Well--y'see, I lost one camera, then bought a cheap one. The thing about a cheap camera is you get what you pay for. But I'd use it if I could, which I can't because my disc drive is broken so I can't upload the program for the camera--it's that time in the Great Recession when we Wear it out, Use it up, Make do, and Do without!!

Those are my excuses for not blogging very much. Those, and Facebook.

But now I have a couple of reasons to be blogging more. Mostly, I'm considering taking a Facebook Break for Advent. Partly, blogging seems less ADD, and a bit more thoughtful than Facebook.

That's like saying the cheesecake has fewer calories than the Brownie Pudding, but there it is; compared to Facebook, blogging is downright dissertational!

John and I had a funny conversation about the phrase "steep learning curve." As in, "I sure have a steep learning curve going on with this parenting an adolescent thing." He, with his precise, mathematical mind, is sure that the proper terminology would be "shallow learning curve." But this is about as satisfying as the St. John's Senior Math tutorial deciding that the Enterprise should actually get squashed together rather than stretched out when it accelerates to light speed. WHO CARES!! It's the right image whether it's right or not technically. Steep--like climb a mountain steep, like this is REALLY hard work steep.

Yup. That's why I married him. He's the details, I'm the image!

One of those days

On a day like today my most descriptive phrase is "my own personal hell." It is the kind of day when all of the things that you love and cherish suddenly become the very things that are killing you and driving you CRAZY.
My List:
*fussy clinging demanding crying toddler.
*No coffee in the house
*screaming for what he wants 4 year old.
*Sibling rudeness, meanness, and general "I'm here to make your life miserable" sibling attitude.
*No dishes Fairy
*No coffee.
*Spousal miscommunication that leads to a field trip cut short, and disappointed Mom and children who don't really want to go back home just to find out they really didn't need to go back home after all.
*A sunny day when it really should be grey and overcast because of the family mood.
*Homeschooling.
*Did I mention I haven't had coffee--then didn't buy any in town because I had to rush home, but I really didn't have to rush home after all--so not only have we missed a fun afternoon with friends, I've missed my chance to have the Brown food group.

I love my husband, my children, my home, and homeschooling. I just wish they would all go away for just a little while. That's not terrible is it?

I'll offer it up--the pain of sanctity--ugg! Let's hope I'm sanctified as I try to
#Do lessons with the children.
#Wash the dishes.
#Do something fun after lessons, like go to the library.
#not take a nap cause I know I'll be all grumpy when I wake-up.
#Maybe buy myself a coffee when we go to the library.
#Take a walk in the sunshine, even if I want to curse the sun for being so cheerful.

Who knew a happy person could have days like these! Pray for me!

UPDATE: Finishing lessons, playing outside, a big can of coffee, and visiting with Sondra = salvaged day.

Update

We are distracted by putting in a new kitchen. Washing dishes in the bathtub somehow make blogging about the day the Van died less than appealing. Don't ask why--remember--I'm not logical in the same way that Aslan is not tame!

BUT I will get to it!

Also, thanks for the format comment Libby--I didn't like it either, but needed a nudge to change the template again!

Clueless

John kindly pointed out that the stock photo barf bag below is actually a joke about some computer system called UNIX. Huh. Who Knew? Really I just wanted a barf bag.

Ups and Downs

I never thought I'd find myself procrastinating on blogging! But real life is busy and a bit stressful right now. We are in a serious money crunch--which is good, and we will come out better more disciplined people I'm sure. . .in the mean time I'm brainstorming about what I can sell on ebay!

The camera has yet to be uploaded, or downloaded, I never know which. . .

I just began missing everyone in Oregon. . .maybe because in Oregon I had a working home. . .or in Oregon we had income (which isn't fair since we still have 2 paychecks comming from Ecce), or in Oregon I didn't have to spend $10 in gas to get anywhere--but I also really miss the new friends that I wish I could spend more time with and get to know better. Thaddeus thinks you are all moving to Maine soon--you don't want to disappoint him do you? You know how he can carry on.

I could mention the liturgy that I am missing on Sunday--but I'll stay charitable. . .John taped this onto my sea salt canister today. hahaha! Gotta love a husband who can laugh in the face of stress!

Technology Allison!

I was sad I had no comments. . .then noticed that I had "comments to moderate". Since the bad link a while ago I now read comments and approve them before posting. . .and I got another dud link! But now I have comments! So easy to make me happy!