Yes, I suck at this. Yes, it's been over 8 months since my last entry. But really... it's not like that much can happen in 8 months, right ( Read more... )

Man, I was updating this SO well there for a few weeks, and then I go and fall off the bandwagon. Anyway, it's time to play catch-up on what's happened ( Read more... )

The Easter bunny paid it's annual visit to our abode this weekend, hiding the children's easter baskets and leaving clues throughout the house where to find them. This year, they were locked in the downstairs bathroom, and the final egg contained the bathroom key. And for those familiar with the story, the Easter bunny did NOT steal any of our ( Read more... )

We have a houseguest. Two actually. They're staying with us for the next week while their normal home, the Kindergarten classroom at school, is vacant during Spring Break. Their names are Zorro and Zeldor (Zeldor was supposed to be Zelda, until they discovered that "she" was a "he"). The kids are hopeful that taking care of these guinea pigs ( Read more... )

Well, report cards are in. Annabel and Michael each got mostly A's, but each got one C. Since Annabel is in middle school, it won't keep her off the honor roll (they're allowed one C), but Michael has missed out this period. Spencer pulled the back-to-back with straight A's again, making the Principal's honor roll once more. We're incredibly ( Read more... )

As promised, the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2036!


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Well, it was supposed to be a nice, relaxing Saturday, with nothing planned and a chance for the kids to kick back and catch up on some well-needed Nintendo practice, but alas, it was not to be. The dance studio scheduled a last minute performance at the "Family Fun Fest and Egg-tastic Egg Hunt" at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, ( Read more... )

As of 9:24 and 9:25 this morning, Spencer and Michael are officially 9 ( Read more... )

Oh yeah, and did I happen to mention that Spencer got straight A's last semester? You'd think I'd remember to mention something like that first.

I do miss my mind so much sometimes.....

Here is Annabel with her Award-Winning History Day Exhibit.


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