
Poor dogs. All of my children pulled on the dog's tailed while they learned to walk and he never hurt any of them.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »
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We travelled to Kansas City today to see Marsha. We were able to hang with Lonnie all week, but the kids did think it was odd to see one without the other. It took awhile to drive to Kansas City from Geneva because every little bridge across the Missouri seem to be under repairs along our route, but we made it and enjoyed an evening with the Lonnie/Marsha, Kate/Jim, little Ben, and Cody (the dog). It was wonderful.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »
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Bob turned this old grain storage bin until a beautiful gazebo wired with electricity. We weren't there long enough or I'm sure Chris would have helped him get wi-fi to it. Then it would have been perfect.
After swimming all afternoon we went to Merriweather Park. It is our favorite place in Geneva. It is so beautiful and peaceful. Some of the kids favorite memories are from here. Mr. Bob is a retired farmer who developed the entire park by himself. The pond, the buildings, the landscaping. The kids ended the evening swimming in a horse tank that Mr. Bob had heated up himself and then we watched the moonrise. Perfect.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The kids went looking for the new barn cats. This one is cute. I should have brought them Rosie. She would have totally fit in.
Ok. So only the girls were totally into the cats. The boys played spies with guns and all of the cool places to hide in the barn.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2010| Leave a Comment »
I look around and find the children huddled under blankets because they found Dad's laptop and ipad and are playing it eventhough I told them to put it all away. Sneaky little devils.
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moved back home. After much consultation and additional drama. I fear Madie as “the teenager.” I’m not ready. Seriously. If yesterday was any indication, I am in for a long haul. I need to learn to meditate. Or get a prescription for anxiety medicine. Something. Anyone know of a good convent?
Posted in Uncategorized on August 20, 2010| 3 Comments »
my mom calls to check up on me because she hasn’t heard from me in a while. I generally call several times a week. When she called today, I actually had to think about when I called her last. And I honestly could not remember when. Bad daughter! Very bad daughter!!! I am sure that Debra and Will have risen to the “favorite child” status with my neglect this week. Oh well.
It is getting worse . . .
While writing this blog entry, Madie comes stomping down the stairs with a suitcase and sleeping bag in her hand and tells me that she is moving out. I bid her “adiou.” I guess I better go figure out what is going on. Just one more thing to add to my long list of stress this week.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 13, 2010| Leave a Comment »
“This is the best birthday party EVER!” declares Madie to her friends as they chow down on ice cream during her slumber party tonight.