Monthly Archives: November 2008

Almost Time to Head to the Woods

All this guy can think about right now is hunting. He can’t concentrate on his homework, he can’t follow simple instructions, and he certainly can’t do any chores. It’s cold outside and he’s ready to wear camouflage! I don’t know what I’m going to do when they all leave me for the woods and the...

Haircuts, Again

I know that the reason we have to get haircuts so often is because we barely cut any hair. I’m aware of it, and I’m okay with it. At least you can see their eyes again. I’m so glad.Even though sometimes they are squinty and filled with aggravation. Can eyes be filled with aggravation?Why yes...

Deflated

Jackson partied pretty hard at his brother’s birthday bash. His favorite thing was the balloons. I don’t blame him, balloons make me happy, too. Don’t balloons make everyone happy? The happiness wore off pretty quick and he went back to grumpy, didn’t get enough sleep last night, needs a nap, won’t eat, doesn’t want his...

It’s My Party

When I asked Christian what kind of birthday party he wanted to have this year, he said he wanted all his friends to come over and play football, so that’s just what we did. I figured I’d better get our standard birthday “bouncy-bounce,” just in case the football game got boring. They had a blast....

A Wiseman Once Said

Friday, after Jackson got home from school, I was checking all his papers in his backpack. There was a note from his teacher informing me that he would be a wiseman in the Christmas program this year. When I asked him about it, he said, “I am NOT going to be an angel! I am...