6:45 A.M.

Yes... that is the time at this moment. I did a little experiement this week. A healthy experiement. As you know, my biggest weakness, (beside giving into my daughter) is Wine! Yes, Wine... it is marvelous!
My experiemnt is to not drink wine during the week... yes, pretty pathetic experiement. Although, look at the time... I'm ready to go, just sitting here waiting to wake Ali. Now, I doubt that is because I am anxious to get to work.

Another thought for the day: Ali did awesome on a written Lab Report. It was so detailed and descriptive. She followed the rubric, or list of items to include completely. Well, she received the report yesterday, with a grade of 90%. That is great, don't get me wrong. She's a good student.

Yet, as a teacher myself... looking through the rubric the teacher used to assess her report, she had points taken off for items that were not specifically stated in the original rubric that she followed COMPLETELY.
Hello?
You can't do that. If it is not listed, she should not lose points... right? I am debating if I need to have a "little coming to Jesus" with this teacher. I think I may bring myself to that school, and tell him what I'm thinking!
Good Idea?

My Best Friend: Hunter!

Just look at that handsome boy! He is the only "man" in the house... this is a bad thing. I'm starting to think just because he is the "man," he thinks he can do as he wishes.

Friday morning, while I am at work, dealing with 26 kids that all need something... Ali calls. "Mom! Hunter ate your medication. He is on the floor, and can't walk!"
Okay... ah. I calmly tell my daughter not to over-react. (You know how calm I am in times of crisis.)
After calling the vet and telling them what the "man" of our house ate, they told us to bring him in immediately, and asked what the medication was.
Since Ali found the bottle like this:

I had to call my Dr. to get the name of it... you know there is so many, who knows which it was.
Call the vet back, they call their pharmacist. The result: Get him in here now, he may not make it... this medication is toxic.
This just so happens to be the medication that I was only allowed to take as many as needed with me to Poland, as it has HIGH street value. Well, the dog ate at 2 months worth!

To make it quick, Hunter pulled through. I think he is now down to 3 lives as he has already used six. (9 lives)
WOW! That was a great day, an expensive day as well. I'm thinking I may need to get a new best friend...

Almost the end of October...

Can't believe it is almost Halloween, or I mean, Reformation Day. We did our annual Halloween Fest Camping Trip with the regular gang. Fun time it was. I'll post pictures, rather than explaining it all...

Saturday is Activity Day in "the field" Ali, Kennedy and Karl posing with a pumpkin.




The Super Heros! Wonder Woman, Batman and Robin.

Pole Barn Update:

I was told I needed to add some text about the Pole Barn party. Obviously from the slide show you could see what a good time it was... but, I have to say something about it.
The Pole Barn party was a great time had by all. My favorite memory is riding on the wheel base, next to the driver, while everyone was behind us in the make-shift hay-ride wagon. I say "make-shift" as it was constructed of stainless steel.
Pole Barn turned Modern! Odd!

Some random pictures: from Ali!
Crickett


Hunter


Kitty (Bo)


Finally, tomorrow is Friday! The week went fast... does that mean I may be enjoying my job? Mmmm... No, can't be!

Polaski Days begin tomorrow... Since I am a pro when it comes to Polish tradition, I must attend the celebration and drink some...

Then maybe some wine on Saturday! I have a feeling this weekend will go way to fast!!!

Hangin' in there...

Yes, we are still here. Just busy... it is so true that there are not enough hours in the day. Tonight is the 2nd night I was left in a dark backyard trying to finish my never-ending yardwork. At least this time I wasn't trying to mow the lawn... it's hard to cut straight, then diagonal in the dark.
If only my John Deere had headlights!

Of course... Jr's does! His also has a plow, but we won't get into that.
In fact, there are tractor races this weekend. Jr has been telling me I gotta go... AND race! Well, since MY John Deere rocks (even though it is missing headlights) I will not be attending the races. I feel it would be a low blow for the others when my STX 38 flies by them... driven by a chic!

I'm hoping to spend some girl time with my bestest friends. Once school starts, I become a hermit. (I think that's the right term - hermit?) Anyways, I'm sure it's not, but my point is... I'm going away, maybe Petosky, or Pentwater, I don't remember which one, but it starts with a P.
I hope it works out, I spend all summer with Culio and Kathy Jo, then become a hermit?? when school begins.
I'm also 31 now... time for relaxation and wine drinking with the best of company.

Rock On!




Yea... pretty random I am tonight. Maybe 1 more glass of wine!