coming home last night to find that the toilet ran all day
cleaning up duck poop *insert gagging* in the garage--before 6AM this morning
going downstairs to empty the dehumidifier, finding the carpeting soaked because float was not in the tank and using 10 bathtowels to soak up water -- before 6AM
being drenched in sweat, 16 minutes from the time were going to leave, with nothing packed. at 6:44 am
Happiness is:
Family who can help out when we're gone (the duck poop clean-up may cost me money though--are you reading this Zac?)
Family to visit for the weekend.
Two washers and dryers
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Promises
July has turned into a busy month. The garden is going crazy, Sam has been picking black raspberries, I've been making jam.
I picked green beans, peas, beets, lettuce,zucchini and summer squash.
Made a yummy parmesan crusted tilapia with veggies.
Sam and I made a quick trip to the cities to have lunch with Addie to celebrate her birthday. We had pizza at Punch in Highland Park, then I treated Addie to a pedicure.
Tonight Sam and I are packing up to head to Kansas in the morning.
Bea is on a timeout from internet access because she devoured an entire impatiens plant. She also does not think she needs to stay in her pen at night.
Just what I need, duck puberty.
I promise to get back on track with my posting.
I picked green beans, peas, beets, lettuce,zucchini and summer squash.
Made a yummy parmesan crusted tilapia with veggies.
Sam and I made a quick trip to the cities to have lunch with Addie to celebrate her birthday. We had pizza at Punch in Highland Park, then I treated Addie to a pedicure.
Tonight Sam and I are packing up to head to Kansas in the morning.
Bea is on a timeout from internet access because she devoured an entire impatiens plant. She also does not think she needs to stay in her pen at night.
Just what I need, duck puberty.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
A Guest Post
Hi everybody, Bea here.
Momma Duck (MD) gave me the password to her blog and told me it was ok to post an update. There's been a lot going on around here lately.
Olivia started swimming lessons last week. Interesting concept. It isn't really that hard. But I have webbed feet. And my own sweet little pond. Olivia's pond is much bigger and more crowded.
It looks like a lot of fun. Do you think Daddy Duck (DD) would build me a diving board?
DD has been busy picking these
So MD can make this
Momma Duck wants me to show you this picture of the garden
Mr H visited last night--he is one busy little boy. It takes MD and DD to keep up with him. I think he needs a pond
Right now, MD is busy folding and putting away laundry. I think I smell more jam cooking. She's really into this "I'm going to get organized and keep the house clean" kick and muttering about somebody named FlyLady . I think it's silly. But, then again, I'm a duck. And I poop wherever and whenever I want.
Do you want to see me flap my wings?
Momma Duck (MD) gave me the password to her blog and told me it was ok to post an update. There's been a lot going on around here lately.
Olivia started swimming lessons last week. Interesting concept. It isn't really that hard. But I have webbed feet. And my own sweet little pond. Olivia's pond is much bigger and more crowded.
DD has been busy picking these
So MD can make this
Mr H visited last night--he is one busy little boy. It takes MD and DD to keep up with him. I think he needs a pond
Right now, MD is busy folding and putting away laundry. I think I smell more jam cooking. She's really into this "I'm going to get organized and keep the house clean" kick and muttering about somebody named FlyLady . I think it's silly. But, then again, I'm a duck. And I poop wherever and whenever I want.
Do you want to see me flap my wings?
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Beginnings and Endings
Last night Sam and I went to the garden and picked our first summer squash and our last radish (yes, that grossly split, distorted red and white object was at one time a handsome radish in its prime). He picked our first raspberries and gathered the eggs.
Whenever we answer a question or solve a problem for her, Amber always says, "You know SO much about SO many things."
I should have said that to Mom more often. And paid closer attention to what she was saying.
Because I can't remember if the little eggs are the beginning or the ending. I remember Mom explaining it to us. Googling would be cheating, but I'm fairly certain that the small eggs are the end.
That's based on the wisdom of menopause.
I should have said that to Mom more often. And paid closer attention to what she was saying.
Because I can't remember if the little eggs are the beginning or the ending. I remember Mom explaining it to us. Googling would be cheating, but I'm fairly certain that the small eggs are the end.
That's based on the wisdom of menopause.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Odds Are
that I am going to post on the odd numbered days in July.
This month I plan on doing a systematic cleaning and organizing of the house.
Everything is finally planted in the yard and deck
For now, until I change my mind.
Mosquitoes are awful.
Sam and I are at the love shack and spent most of the day landscaping:
Weeding, mulching and a planting few pots.
And watching the 3 guys smoke some pot
It looks much better but we are pooped.
Going out to dinner tonight with our friends Dick and Marlys Goodyear.
We haven't seen them in almost 2 years.
Using the mobile broadband for internet and it's really slow, so is the ipad.
To make this boring post more palatable, here are a couple photos of Harrison, both of which could be captioned:
This month I plan on doing a systematic cleaning and organizing of the house.
Everything is finally planted in the yard and deck
For now, until I change my mind.
Mosquitoes are awful.
Sam and I are at the love shack and spent most of the day landscaping:
Weeding, mulching and a planting few pots.
And watching the 3 guys smoke some pot
It looks much better but we are pooped.
Going out to dinner tonight with our friends Dick and Marlys Goodyear.
We haven't seen them in almost 2 years.
Using the mobile broadband for internet and it's really slow, so is the ipad.
To make this boring post more palatable, here are a couple photos of Harrison, both of which could be captioned:
Help!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Recap
27 Number of posts in June
39 Number of flower pots I planted in June
30 Number of times I re-arranged pots in June
14 15 Number of pictures of Bea posted in June
74 Number of pictures taken of Bea in June
6 Number of pints of strawberry jam made in June
27 Number of followers in June
Guess that wraps it up for June. Except I'd really like to invite you to follow my blog. I've been at 27 for quite awhile now. If not, it's ok too, thanks for stopping by.
I'll be back tomorrow to tell you what's up for July.
39 Number of flower pots I planted in June
30 Number of times I re-arranged pots in June
74 Number of pictures taken of Bea in June
6 Number of pints of strawberry jam made in June
27 Number of followers in June
Guess that wraps it up for June. Except I'd really like to invite you to follow my blog. I've been at 27 for quite awhile now. If not, it's ok too, thanks for stopping by.
I'll be back tomorrow to tell you what's up for July.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Frog Junk
was the original title of the post, but I couldn't get the photo to load correctly.
I looked out the window at my new frog ornament and wondered aloud, "Shouldn't the frog have green balls?"
Yup, that's what my 30 day blogging challenge has come down to folks, frog balls.
I looked out the window at my new frog ornament and wondered aloud, "Shouldn't the frog have green balls?"
Yup, that's what my 30 day blogging challenge has come down to folks, frog balls.
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