Oh, the Irony

The kids were to have off school today for the holiday. But they're making up a snow day they had earlier so it's off to school they go. But wait! What were the chances that they'd have a snow day on a snow make-up day? Yep, they get one more day off. It's a good thing. They're so tired from New Year's Eve that they cant' keep a civil conversation going for 2 seconds. Maybe today we'll play some games and watch movies. Sounds like some fun, low-key things to do. That, and drink hot chocolate. Have you seen the weather outside? No? Well, it is indeed frightful.

Luke made up some jokes the other day. He cracks us up. I just had to share because I think they're pretty good jokes, especially for a 7 year old.

Why did the pig cross the road?

To change his name to Pork.





When was the last time you had chili?

Today! (Because it's cold outside.)


Over vacation I'd promised the kids they could go hither and yon visiting friends, and that left Luke and Micah here on occasion. Micah absolutely loves his siblings, and when they actually play with him he just shines and glows from the attention. (Usually he's just a tag-along.) Even bedtime was absolutely hysterical the other night as I allowed the two boys to go to sleep in my room. It was giggle-fest for quite a while as they were settling in. Luke would fluff Micah's pillow, Micah would pull the covers up... And we've rearranged seating in the van to put the two little boys in the back together. Micah is just in his glory because I think Luke is his favorite. Maybe because they're the closest in age. And because when they're strapped in, they have each other's undivided attention. I'll never put a DVD player in the van for anything other than long trips because seeing the kids interact and play together is the most precious thing ever. Micah just giggles and giggles when Luke plays games with him. If only it was that all the time rather than the ever-popular "he touched me" game.

Today starts my new year. I know I'm a day behind, but I allow myself a day to recover from surviving another 365 days (and a too-short night) before starting 12 more months. This year marks some milestones for the family. Becky will be an official teenager, and Micah will be 5. Wow. Josh will be 11 in the summer and Luke just had a birthday so he's got a whole year stretching out before him in all it's I'm 7 glory. As far as accomlishments, if I survive with my sanity intact I'll be thrilled. We have plans for the kennel but when you're dealing with animals things rarely go as planned. Here's hoping! Wouldn't Cavalier King Charles puppies be the cutest things ever? And if we can get ourselves bailed out of debt enough to replace our wonderful 16 year old car and STILL have money aside, we'd love to take the kids to Disney. But don't tell them. You know kids will hold things over your head forever if you so much as breathe that it could possibly, maybe, someday happen during their lifetime.