Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Thoughts while waiting for the school bus




1. The dog is still a puppy and, I think, has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Yes, I know that puppies chew but I've been around a fair number of pups and this one's habit seems extraordinary. Whenever he comes indoors he is frantic until he can find something to grab and chew. We have had to be particularly vigilant over mitts this winter. Thus, I am wondering what item of clothing the pieces of red polar fleece scattered throughout the front yard are from.
2. We are moving on Dec. 13th. It is Dec. 2nd and the only boxes that are packed are the ones that we didn't unpack from this summer's move.
3. Why do I decide to make an Advent calendar 3 days into Advent? Will the kids notice? Do they still sell those chocolate ones? If so, do I need three?
4. I told the kids that we would watch the movie The Polar Express over the holidays.
Jacob said, "Mom, I'm really scared of that movie."
"Which part?"
"The part with the ghost on top of the train."
"Oh, I can fast forward through that part."
"Ummm, maybe not Mom. When I'm a priest one day I will come home and then we can watch that movie together."
I'll hold him to that.
5. I overheard Hannah say to Jacob the other day that he better get used to her because she would be around for a while.
6. Joseph has never pushed his walker, he climbs it.
7. Benjamin plays complex games in which Thomas and Dora alternate smashing Cheerios.

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