Today, I spent most of my day trying to help Sean get his Shakespeare paper done. It was due on Friday. We asked for more time when we realized it really didn't say much. We are about half way done. It's exhausting trying to keep his voice and add so much context. Sigh. I made him take a shower. I think he is feeling better, but I do think he went to bed angry. He was unwilling to tell us about what. I've got a email into his old counselor. Maybe she is willing to help us out this … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 16
May 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
I'm done. I want to move. I want to leave and go to a county that lets you out. I want out. I'm guessing we could sell the house. I'm sure we could buy a house. There is one, in Aromas. Unfortunately, it's the wrong time to look at houses. It's the wrong time to pull him from school. It's just the wrong time. I'm just damn tired. Abbey LOAD Day 16 - Strawberry Fields Forever (song)Story: Scrapbook a page about how you connect with nature.Technique: Use strawberries or fruit … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 15
May 15, 2020 by
It's hard to believe that we are 1/2 way done with LOAD. Well, technically tomorrow, the 31 days thing. Today is Charlie's birthday. Happy birthday! Charlie is Sean's best friend. We went over to his house to drop off his birthday present, and leave him some rice krispy treats that I made today. I embarrassed him with lots of horn honking. He was taking out the trash, so we didn't social distance very well. We didn't stay to talk, although I think Sean would have liked to. Charlie … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 14
May 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Wow. It was a busy day. I went to get a book from Hickelbee's. Then, I got the dogs prescription. Then, I went to Target. I didn't really enjoy Target. There were too many people in there, and even with a mask on, I was pretty uncomfortable. I did, however score toilet paper. So there is that. We have started doing a Thursday leftover night, as garbage day is Friday. It's a great way to empty things out, and my fridge has lots of room for my bubly water now. I don't think I have to go … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 13
May 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It was such a busy day. I got up and finished my bagels. Which were flat. I'm confused by that. So, I will be doing some research on why my bagels were flat. They taste fantastic, but I want them not to be flat. I also made bread today. Anadama bread. It's made with soaked polenta and molasses. It is delicious. I almost forgot that I had started it yesterday. I'm done baking for the week. I also managed to get a layout out. I kinda followed one prompt, but not the other. Here is … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 12
May 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
What a day. You know when your kid punches a hole in the wall, you think about things. So, I made bagels. Well, I started bagels. I started Anadama bread too, but that was just soaking polenta. I made the bagel dough, shaped the bagels and refrigerated them. I made chicken pot pie for dinner. It was good, but the crust was going to kill me. We almost went out. I got a grip. I did not punch a hole in the wall. I did go out and play Pokemon Go for a little bit. Not too long. The … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 8
May 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
There were lots of things impeding me from working on my layout today. My lovely son forgot my name today, because I heard "mom" about every 15 minutes. At one point I had everyone in my work space playing Pokemon Go. I closed the door, and people knocked, then dogs barked at me. Apparently, Archie was doing his rounds, and was very disappointed that the door was closed so he barked at me until I opened the door. And, I think it's time to get off of Facebook again. I just can't take it. I love … [Read more...]
LOAD520 – Day 6
May 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Today has been 7 business days since I emailed the Guided Studies teacher for help. She also got a request from the principal the same day. 7 business days. And just think, this woman is supposed to provide 2 - 3 hours of work for Sean each week, or support him with the work he already has, but is falling behind with. I think she sees this as a vacation. I just reminded the principal that we've had no contact from her. Again, I digress. I am scrapbooking. I am part of the ScrapHappy … [Read more...]
LOAD 520 – Day 2
May 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It's beyond hard to realize that we have been in this house for 7 weeks. Seven weeks. Breathe. Seven joyful weeks. Seven weeks full of complaining about school work. Seven weeks of avoiding reading. Seven weeks of the question "can I play Fortnight." Over and over again. But, I digress. Beatlemania: Story: Something you were/are crazy about; Technique: Subtitle/caption a photo on your page Well. I'm crazy about Sean, right? And he is crazy about Fortnight. One thing John and I … [Read more...]
LOAD 520 – Day 1
May 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Today, for the first time in a long time, I feel like blogging. There is so very much to blog about. Today, is the 48th day of shelter-in-place in Santa Clara County because of Covid-19. I've not been to the grocery store in literally 3 weeks. I need to go too. I'm so missing fresh fruit and vegetables. We are out of milk. One thing we are not out of is flour. Around the time I went to the grocery store last, I also purchased 50 pounds of King Arthur's artisan bread flour. Commercial … [Read more...]
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