This morning I was doing the usual multi-tasking household chores. A few dishes, a couple of bathrooms, a little laundry. Then I ran some errands. As I came back in the house, my shoulders sagged as I realized that I still had to get the last load of laundry out of the dryer and fold it.
No one [...]
It’s only for three days, but BD’s off with her youth group on a local mission trip.
Of course I miss her.
But now that I’ve gotten that requisite (and true) statement out of the way, I’ll also point out that Mr. B and I are making the most of this time. We’ve already been out for coffee and for a nice dinner, [...]
…on the cash register at my favorite coffee shop:
Friends don’t let friends talk on their cell phones while ordering.
My baby boy is 21 today. In fact, I’m posting this at 3:42 PM, which is when he’ll be EXACTLY 21 years old.
I can’t tell you how proud I am of this young man. Intelligent, considerate, a man (and model) of faith. I’m only sorry that we’re not together to celebrate this milestone. Luckily, his [...]
It’s a pity that the child labor laws won’t let us put BD to work as a chef. She’s certainly qualified, having prepared fettucine alfredo with broccoli and chicken for our dinner tonight.
After dinner, she walloped us in Monopoly, so if the cooking thing doesn’t work out, I suppose she could always become a real estate [...]
Here I thought nobody liked me anymore, but there seems to be a problem with the comments function. So just hold that thought and try again later.
Update: All fixed, so go ahead and holler at me.
There is NOTHING on my calendar today, having decided to let BD miss swim practice since she has a meet tomorrow and Saturday. I can’t tell you the last time this happened.
On top of that, it’s an absolutely gorgeous day.
A day obviously meant to be spent catching up on housework and laundry, right?
Or not.
That’s what it takes for a college that charges thousands of dollars in tuition each semester to come up with a $100 “graduation fee” for seniors (who must “apply” to graduate).
Somehow, refusing to pay it doesn’t seem to be a viable option.
