Interesting Trilogy

As a mother of two children, I don't get to do much heavy reading any more (although I am currently reading a biography of Catherine the Great that is quite interesting). I do enjoy reading a good story, and I think that this trilogy by Liz Curtis Higgs is very good. It is based on the story of Jacob, Rachel and Leah, but is set in 1700's(?) Scotland. I have had a hard time putting these books down, and often find myself thinking more about the women in Jacob's life. How did they do it? Sisters as rival wives... did they ever remember their bond as sisters, or were they ever friends to begin with? I also think of my own life. Am I a good wife/mother/daughter/sister/friend? If my life were written down for generations to read, would I be looked on with sympathy or honor?
I suppose that is what a good book will do for you - make you think.

http://www.lizcurtishiggs.com/

Box Tops

Do you know you may be throwing away something worth a lot to Dorothy? Her school collects "Box Tops" from General Mills products, and also Campbell's "Labels for Education." The class that collects the most in a month wins an ice cream party. If you do not already collect these for your school, please think of starting to collect them for Dorothy!

http://www.boxtops4education.com/

http://www.labelsforeducation.com/

Spring Break

This week is Dorothy's spring break. No swimsuits here... So far the weather has been rainy, grey and cool... not good vacation weather! We don't have any big plans for the week... maybe some shopping for new school uniforms, a trip to the library, and lots of sleeping in. (Sleeping in means we wake up at 7:20 instead of 6:30.)
We did plan ahead, though, and bought quite a few craft kits. So far Dorothy has made a click-together bracelet and started on a velvet picture. She can't wait to fill small bottles with colored sand - she thinks they look so cute!
James doesn't get as much attention from me, but he gets to play with Dorothy some. He also gets to stay up later at night - which causes him to sleep in! (Once again, sleeping past 7am is a major victory in our house!)
So when do adults get a spring break? Can I take a week off of doing housework and cooking? :-)

Great Britain

We have always dreamed of going to England, so we are going to try to take advantage of a business trip... a wonderful 10th anniversary celebration! I have looked online at some travel/tourism sites, and I am a little overwhelmed by all the information. Better book a trip to the library...

Sick

I hate it when a weekend gets wasted on sickness! A stomach bug is going through our house. Not too bad for me, I just can't eat much other than crackers, and I'm very tired. However, I have had to deal with James twice this morning... cleaning baby, clothes, carpet and laundry all at once is hard enough, but doing it while sick is even harder.
I've spent too much time on the couch watching kids videos. I remember that being one of the "best" parts of being sick... now it is getting tiresome. Give me a good book! (And some tums!)

New Glasses

James, at 21 months old, now has glasses. He won't keep them on for more than 2 seconds, so I can say with all confidence that they aren't helping him yet. He is very interested in the case, and has even chewed on it a little. We are going to have a horrible couple of days... weeks... months... of trying to get him to wear them.
I was surprised by how very expensive toddler glasses are. Who would have thought that something so small could cost so much? Thankfully, the place we bought them from has a great warranty.
Dr. Waeltermann (the eye doctor) says she will be happy if we can get him to wear them half of the time. I'd be happy if we could get him to wear them AT ALL!!!

Finally!

I am finally joining everyone else. I now have a blog. If only I can get James to stay off the phone, I might be able to update it once in awhile. For now, I would just like to be able to get photos added... guess I better ask Jim. I know, I know, I am fairly computer illiterate and it is nice to have a nerd in the family. :-)