Little Kite Girl

Me: “I’m going to teach our kids that when the microwave is on, time stands still.”
John: “And we will call them Skunkweed, Rhododendron, and Gladiolas.”

Christmas has come and gone. I can’t believe it’s over for a whole year! A few days ago John looked at me and said, “This is your time of year, isn’t it?” I guess it is. I love the decorations, I love the presents, and I LOVE surprises. Even though [...]

The parents are here!  Their flight ran a bit long- and apparently it was a little torturous- but they’re here now, so it’s all good.
They were really tired when they arrived, but I still did my customary talk them til they beg me to stop thing.  John and Jon were both at work, so I [...]

Probably time for a real post.  It’s been a busy few days.  The semester is almost a memory.  I can’t believe it’s all gone so quickly.  I’m excited to hear from Westminster and set up my next educational experience.  It’ll be nice to take a class I feel I can actually use.  Not that I [...]

I’m cleaning out my backpack. Yay no more school!
Here’s the inventory:
1 bottle of Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion
2 Vicky’s Lips Glosses: Mint and Very Berry
1 Bag of Halls cherry cough drops
post it notes
5 pieces of very hard Trident gum
2 plastic hair bands
Clinique concealer (advanced, as well. apparently my hygiene needs are “advanced”)
1 pair of [...]

As I walk into my office this morning I find the visiting partners from New York inhabiting my space. One of them was sitting at my desk and moved out of the way when I got in. First thing the guy says to me is:
“Sorry.  I left my banana on your desk.”
Nice to [...]

John flipped the mattress today. Just in case anyone was wondering. Apparently that’s something that grownups do. Good to know.
Today was the film final- yesterday was Book of Mormon. I didn’t do AMAZINGLY on either, but I did well enough. Well enough to keep my grades high, and well enough [...]

TWO DOWN. Phew. Only 473 to go. Well, not exactly. But close. My William James final this morning went well. We presented papers- so other than making sure mine made sense, there wasn’t too much prep work to do. Also, Dr. Paulsen brought us sandwiches and cookies and [...]

I get a little bored studying and start messing with John’s pant leg.  He notices and says, “What are you doing?”  I say, “Don’t look!  I’m trying to pinch you.”  He replies (deadpan): “Would you like me to get closer so you can pinch me?”
What a nice guy.

You know those mornings when the universe looks down at you while you’re sleeping, and then says: “Yeah…she deserves it, make it a good one.” Today was one of those days.
I woke up earlier than intended because of a bunch of crazy dreams- and did some work on the book. After about an [...]