This is a true story.

Three 8yr olds

Four freeze pops

Getting back into house...priceless.

Went to the store to get a few things before the school bus. Upon my return I realized I had no key as I had given to my MIL the previous day. Didn't have my phone so I went to a neighbor explaining my plight and asking to use their phone.

Call 1: MIL not home, FIL didn't know where key was.

Call 2:  The captain's phone was off.  Really? wonder of I shut it off if he'd notice.

Not panicking, I'm home. It's a nice day. So what about the perishables. LOL

My options


1 Grab Miss Prishie off the bus and go shopping. Oh, I just came from the store. That's how I got into this mess to begin with.

2 Drive to the captain's place of employment and try to track him down. Just what I want to do, not.

3 Find a way to get in the house.

I opt for number 3.

Step one: push up the storm window from the outside.

Step two: After prying open the screen just enough to get my hands in. I was able to release those stupid lock thingies on the inside an push it up enough to remove a window fan.

step three: release window locks and push up the double hung window.

step four wait for the school bus.

This is where it really gets fun.

Miss Prishie "What are we doing today?"

Me " We're having a little adventure. I need some helpers."

Kids all volunteer.

OK who's going in to open the door?

Miss Prishie is reluctant, but her bus buddy didn't even hesitate. He was through that window in a flash. As if he's done it before. Door is open. time to celebrate. Freeze pops for all!

No I haven't even shared this with the captain, yet...

Oh, I didn't even break a nail.

FNO and FDOS

We are still the gate keepers of fun! 4th grade and Fashion Week;it's almost
overwhelming . These are the diversions that keep me from losing it. 

Miss Prishie is wearing an sophisticated ensemble. Great for work or play!
Accessories include floral print scarf, oversized sunglasses and a multi color
straw hat.

I'm always planning the next big adventure. Broadway next spring! Kinky Boots
for the mommies and Matilda for the kiddies. Can't wait.

In search of... and other excercises in futility

Been seeking the perfect trash can for my less than perfect kitchen. I'm feeling a bit like the 3 Bears. The first one was too big, next one too small, wrong shape, wrong color, couldn't assemble it and the list goes on. The captain put the old one back in its less than perfect spot in my less than perfect, but freshly painted kitchen for time being.

So as to distract myself from my disappointment I decided to search for other things my daughter was needing and wanting. School supplies(easy), clothing(like she has nothing to wear in her closet) and moshi monster figures(not so easy). Visited 2 Toys R Us, 2 Walmarts, 2 K-Marts and 1 Target. The store clerks, all very eager to help shared the same expression of bewilderment. Mosi, Mushi? What is it? Is it something new. Perhaps I should have looked for a trash can instead.

Camp Week 5

Yes, camp is half over. Where does the time go? We have had our share of excitememt. The princess came home looking like Smurfette, she had blue paint on her hands and legs. Blue and White day. The blue team won. The usual things like bug bite and sunburn. So glad I gave her Bullfrog Mosquito Coast. Now if she bothered to use it. Also a few wardorobe malfunctions concerning swimwear. LOL

Meet Mr Fish aka Jaws 2

Introducing the newest member of the household, Mr Fish.

Prishie decorated his habitat.

Hi ho hi ho it's off to camp we go.

After an extended absence from writing it's time to get back. My personal life has been in a bit of a tail spin as you may know. Was trying to think of catchy title for this post. Like 50 days of play. LOL Google that and you can imagine what came back. Its really more like 39 days of play, lunch included.

Bummer that the weather is so lousy this morning.

Third grade was a success. The caterpillars all hatched, Got the shopping list for 4th. Let's see what I can recycle, re purpose...

HS Graduation was great. Now to get the boy off to college. 

Will I post every day? Can't promise much of anything but I'll do my best to at least post weekly.

Happy Birthday Grandma P

One of my favorite pics of you and Prishie. Miss you mom!