Still Painting

It took longer at the skating rink yesterday than I had anticipated so we’re still painting.  We got the first primer coat on and I will be putting on the second coat this morning.  I hope that it will be dry enough to start putting the color on the walls this afternoon.  My darling daughter is still being a great help.  My dad, who regularly reads my blog, noticed an error.  My classroom is not … Continue reading

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Fresh Paint

I mentioned yesterday that we were going to clean our classroom. After getting started, I decided it would be easier to clean if we removed everything from the room. After surveying our 10 by 17 foot classroom I noticed that the walls were looking pretty rough. It hadn’t been painted since we first moved here 15 years ago. I came to the conclusion that paint was just what it needed. So we finished removing the bulletin … Continue reading

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Weekend Happenings

This past weekend was a pretty busy one.  Our oldest son found an apartment in town, so we spent Friday moving him in.  It’s a really nice place and we have heard good things about the complex.  The only draw back for him is that he doesn’t have the garage and out door living space he did at his trailer, but at least he will have neighbors that may look out for him.  We still … Continue reading

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Mother’s Words Dealing with Obedience

How many times have we caught ourselves using the same old clichés we have heard a thousand times ourselves?  More times than I’m sure we care to admit.  Here are few rantings that are sure to make any kids eyes roll back in their head. Don’t make me get up. By the time I count to three…   Do as I say, not as I do. Because I said so!   How many times do … Continue reading

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Memory Pack Rat

I am a memory pack rat.  I have saved and stored away cards, letters, ticket stubs, church bulletins, programs, newspaper articles and various trinkets from my life. After I got married, I began to save mementos for my husband and children. I used to keep them in my cedar chest but the volume of over 40 years and 4 other people has long out grown the chest. I have graduated to a plastic tub for … Continue reading

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