Fifth Grade Science Fair

Here's E-man displaying his science fair project "Cornstarch Monsters".

Yikes. Scary.

Today I ordered a pair of navy flip flop type sandals on amazon because 1.  I need a pair of blue sandals tow wear.  and 2.  They were on sale 50% off.  After I placed my order a little ticker came up at the bottom of the page recommending other items based on my order.  These disco pants caught my eye.  

Now, those who know me, know that I am not the riskiest of dressers.  Friends from near and far have shopped with me, unsuccessfully persuading me to purchase things outside of my comfort zone.  "Hey, I don't like things with two pockets on either side of my chest.  I just don't.  It draws too much attention to the area."   Suffice it to say, the sandals I ordered were pretty tame.  Perhaps a little navy blue conservative sandal warrants a bit more flashier item up top?  Perhaps?  Perhaps not.   

Needless to say, I did not "Add to cart".

CHOCO- late.

About a month ago, the family sojourned to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Tourist mecca that it is) to the state competition for Mathcounts.  Kevin is the coordinator for the local chapter so each year, he goes to grade the problems of the middle school math prodigies.

Every year the boys and I tag along.  We run around the area in the morning until Kevin is done, then head off on a adventure.   This year we headed to Hershey, PA.  "It's a Hershey's Chocolate World!" people.

It is quite a fun little place.  We rode the factory tour ride twice (free and receive a mini Kit Kat at the end..bonus!),  enjoyed a delicious chocolate shake, watched a 4-D chocolate mystery movie (okay Hersheys stretching it a bit with the attractions) and then, dun dun duh, created our own chocolate bars.

We have been nibbling on those suckers for weeks now.  I realize that the regular Hershey bar is a thin amount of chocolate.  These babies were very, very thick!

There are Orchids among us!

Here's a bright spot.

It's Orchid blooming season.

Here are two blooms on one orchid.  There are about 10 more buds.  Hooray!

Spring Slump

I know there's really no excuse.  It's spring.  Every now and again we catch a glimpse of sunshine and shed our jackets for a day.  And yet, I find myself melancholy.  What's that all about?

Somebody needs to smack me around and shake me out of my funk.  (Sorry.  Not currently accepting volunteers.  I am sure the list would be LONG.)

I have a day at home alone today for the first time in a long time.  I have a list of THINGS TO DO and yet don't want to do many or any of them.

Online class deadlines looming,  flowerbeds needing attending, dust bunnies dusting, laundry needs laundering, AND a partridge in a pear tree.  Or more applicable in our case, a Robin in a holly bush.

Those buggers love those red berries.

C'mon spring.  Come in all the way and cleanse my spirits with  your warm (every day) sunshine!

Tootle Loo.

A Cause for Celebration

Last week I enjoyed a solid feeling of satisfaction.

Two days, count them 1-2, before St. Patrick's Day, I located and had ready the St. Patty's day shirts for not one, not two, but all three of my children.

'Tis a St. Patty's day miracle!  or the luck of the Irish?  The planets lined up?

Whatever happened, I am thankful.

Goodbye until next year, ye' scoundrels.

Dabbling in the Arts

Below is an e-mail I received from Ben's music teacher.  Ben was so proud of his success! 

Ben earned his black belt in Recorder Karate this morning in class! 

 He received his certificate and will have his name announced over the intercom tomorrow morning!!

Congratulations!

Ben was tickled pin, errrrrr I mean black.  Ha ha.