Last month I contracted what can best be described as allergy induced bronchitis. Unfortunately the allergen seemed to be Korea. I've spent the last few weeks coughing and wheezing and reassuring everyone that I did not have SARS. Not fun ( Read more... )

Last night we had a discussion about giant gummi bears. I have NO idea how we made it to this topic, but the boy and I had a very long talk about what we would do if a giant gummi bear ate our apartment building ( Read more... )

Walking home from Taekwando, discussing his class and the day.  The boy and I were almost home when he saw a tiny kitten.  She was hiding in the bushes outside our door, and she was alone.  We stopped to watch her for a moment.  The light was fading, the air was cool, and I could not help but think that this kitty was in trouble.  The boy asked me ( Read more... )

We have a meeting with the teacher. Unfortunately it is not until Friday, so we won't know anything until then. I have talked to the teacher briefly and she remembers the discussion regarding the blue horse very differently ( Read more... )

TargetCat just made himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It is the first one he has ever made all on his own. He says it is the best sandwich he has ever had.

He sent me a very short email. He is there and will let me know more tomorrow. He had a great time in Hawaii, hanging out with my brother and a big bunch of Bookcrossers. I'm waiting for the pictures.

Speaking of pictures---


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This has been an interesting week in my reading life.  I tend to read a few books at a time.  Generally a light (fiction)read, a heavier (fiction) read, and a nonfiction something.  One of those is usually an audiobook.   We also read a few chapters of a book (his choice) to the boy every night, so I count those books as well.

This week started ( Read more... )

So the boy and I have been on our own for the past week or so as
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The entire week before the trip Targetcat begged me to let him bring his ukulele. I had to promise him that Uncle Kurt would have one. Then Kurt showed up with a drum for the boy and they were off!