Breakfast

We’re out of Halloween candy (finally) which means that I have no idea what to eat for breakfast now. Jasper was completely inspired this morning because he suggested “sowsa”. Meaning chips and salsa. What a brilliant idea, my tiny friend! That boy loves chips y salsa almost as much as… Read More

November 5, 2008

I did it. And I’m a little scared.

I wrote the letter to withdraw India from school. Yes, I got up the guts to pull her out of 7th grade. After listening to her cry and beg endlessly* to be homeschooled, I decided that I’m up to the task. Friday is her last day. I’m a bit… Read More

November 5, 2008

A little bit purple

So in the spirit of full disclosure, I have to tell you that I voted about half Republican and half Democrat with a few Libertarians thrown in for good measure. Mister is 100% Republican and actually told me a few minutes ago that if I didn’t vote 100% Republican… Read More

November 4, 2008

In case you need reminding

There is a lady here in Austin who is running for County Commissioner. She is not in my precinct, darn it, because I would completely vote for her based on her name alone: Fancy Fairchild Instead I will be voting for Gerald Daugherty because he looks like a leprechaun. Is… Read More

November 3, 2008

This week’s food storage item

Well, the gold stars are getting fewer and further between. But that just makes me appreciate you fine women that much more: Tiburon Mindi Harlene This week’s item is essential. Even if you drop this whole food storage thing because nothing bad will ever happen, please, please, please do this… Read More

November 2, 2008

I’m a windowsill

So our ward at church got split last month. (You may recall my complete foot-in-mouth moment shortly afterwards.) Mister got a calling the day the ward split was announced (1st counselor in the Elders Quorum). I am still waiting on one. Despite all the teasing about getting a Primary calling,… Read More

November 1, 2008

I know you’re nursing a sugar hangover

and probably have a houseful of crabby children who stayed up too late sorting their candy, but you really need to get out and stock up on your medicine. Remember that whole food storage thing? Yeah, today’s your last day. So toodle on over to the store (I can even… Read More

October 31, 2008

Million dollar smile

Ok, more like a many-thousand dollar smile. India has had braces and orthodontia for three years now. But today was the day we’ve been waiting for. She got her braces off for good! Today at 8 am: (forgive the weird blurriness. I’m no photographer and I was in a hurry… Read More

October 31, 2008

Hap Hal

To all you braggarts who have posted how lovely it is where you live with all the changing leaves and mountains afire with color, I have one thing to say: the high here will be 84º (low of 66º). So when you are freezing even though you’ve got a ski… Read More

October 30, 2008

F.Y.I.

If you eat nothing but peanut butter M&Ms all day, you’ll have a gigantic headache by dinnertime. By Hildie | Filed under Uncategorized 4 Comments Share

October 30, 2008

More procrastination

The girls’ room is a mess. Do you think I cleaned it up today? If you do, you must have never read my blog before. Of course I didn’t clean it up! I installed my new bathroom light fixture instead ($27.67 on ebay, thank you very much). Remember the old… Read More