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This morning, Little Dude walked into the kitchen.  He grabbed a mug.  He poured himself a generous helping of coffee creamer and added a splash of coffee.  He walked it back to his seat and stared at me as he … Continue reading →

About a year and a half ago, David and his brother, Alex, installed an electric fence around the perimeter of our property to help keep the dogs on our property.  You can read about it here if you wish.  It … Continue reading →

We are currently keeping David´s brother´s dog, Cali, for him. That brings our total dog count to three.  And why not have three dogs?  Seems reasonable. Alex really loves Cali.  And I thought her name was spelled ¨Callie,¨ but I … Continue reading →

On Sunday, David and the boys went hunting and the girls and I cleaned the house.  I am starting to get the impression that I do a lot of house cleaning. Anyways.  My neighbor calls.  Apparently two of my steers … Continue reading →

My new favorite pastime:  Being Home Alone. Friends.  I highly recommend this.  This happened like, never, in the days of yore.  But now . . . it is happening EVERY NOW AND THEN. The girls drive themselves and are busy … Continue reading →

I have mentioned before that this year in class, I have a little English Language Learner guy.  He makes my world go round. Yesterday, I was working with him in reading groups and feeling like the World’s Most Ineffective Teacher.  … Continue reading →

Anyone who might know my mother in real life knows she is obsessed with Christmas decorating. She starts around the end of October and it is this giant production and I will never understand it for all of the days … Continue reading →

The boys purchased their sisters’old iPhones.  They are using them more as iPods or tablets and will not yet have phone service on them.  They also knew that they were NOT allowed to have ANY social media. This isn´t my … Continue reading →