I haven't said much about it, haven't posted it anywhere, really...but, I've moved to Kansas. The kids are with mom in Seattle still, until the end of the school year. The trip down had been delayed a week or so for various reasons, but I'm finally here ( Read more... )

School started for the spawn today. I missed them...but damn, it was good to have the quiet ( Read more... )

We have a new member of the family. Her name is Ziggy. No, I didn't name her. She's a little tabby brat cat. Yes, she *is* a brat. We got her last night from a neighbor. They have a young baby, got the cat from someone being evicted. They've only had her a couple weeks. Apparently, they bought a stuffed animal at the thrift store and she flipped. ( Read more... )

The kids did their chores today. No arguing, no talking back, no whining, no stalling. As a result, they got to go to Greenwood parade today with mom. I told them yesterday it wasn't going to happen if they were going to continue behavior like yesterday. I don't expect this to last forever, but damn, it was *really* nice. There were only a couple ( Read more... )

D's gone off to work and the kids are asleep. We've had Pan until today, so I've had someone up with me since we've moved in here. Now, it's just me that's up. It's really quiet. I like it. I'm not used to it, really. At the other house, I had mom up with me usually - or another adult there at night ( Read more... )

I found an excellent site online to keep track of chores for the kids. Each chore they are assigned and complete earns them X amount of points. For example vacuuming earns 10 points. Right now I have each child doing it 3 times a week, so that it gets done every day (either the oldest or the adults will complete the 7th day). When they redeem their ( Read more... )

In fact, I've moved. We have our own apartment now as a family, up near shoreline. I've discovered a plethora of things that I had at the house and could use here, but didn't think about until I needed it. Sponges, for example. Or, better yet - went to open a can of veggies the other night for dinner - no can opener. I think I'll start a wish list ( Read more... )

Finish emptying dishwasher - today - done ( Read more... )

So, I'm having a quiet cup of coffee. Well, semi-quiet anyway - given that the kids are home. The oil truck is in the drive way, filling our oil tank. Kids are eating lunch. I get a call on my mobile - from recycling, about a freezer pick up. What? Uhm, no....do you have the right number? Yes, he does. Right address even and my grandfather's name. ( Read more... )

So far, it's been a pretty good day. We had a bump in the log with G's attitude here just a few minutes ago. But, I think that's resolved ( Read more... )