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Not as exciting as a Star Date, but it's my life. Attended an Executive Women's Golf Association kick off last night. Room full of women loving the game of golf. I joined and signed up for a league that is very casual. I think it could be fun. No pressure except from myself of course.
Finally heard from CitiMortgage. They had lost my refinance paperwork, but they OK'd it and I will save about $150/ month and if they rolled in the home equity, I'll save alot more. We'll see when the papers arrive.
Amy and Jeff's house is being painted, everything is really out of order. Took Simon and Annalise out yesterday morning so Amy could spend time going through things.
Simon wanted to go home for lunch but I said we were going to Panera so Amy could have more time. He's getting very picky about food. Decided he didn't like anything at Panera which used to be a favorite place. Finally picked out chicken noodle soup and Annalise was happy with her tomato soup and bread and butter. I told the clerk that 2 yo's are easier than 8's!
Simon has also decided he doesn't like any ice cream unless it is home made.
After lunch Simon and I went to Whetstone Park. He was on his scooter and I walked along. Then he climbed 3 trees - white pine, weeping beech and then a crabapple. All with varying degrees of difficulty. He likes to extend himself like that. Wants to be rated like we rate trees. The competitive edge is there.
Today, Annalise is at SYC and I'm at Panera. Simon has a doctor's appointment.
I found a little house to rent in Maria and Ryan's neighborhood, but I haven't heard from the property managers. I laid awake last night sort of worrying or at least turning over all kinds of scenarios in my mind.
Need to sell or rent the Colfax house and then what if the Robertson's don't get a loan. I'm really stuck. I have to be patient. Darn, Harvey everything clicked like clock work for him!!
found Henry the Explorer on-line only $21. this was a favorite book of Jeff's. Think I'll look other places for it. Peter's Pockets was a favorite of Craig's. It is a bit cheaper. but I'll keep looking for it as well.
As everyone says, where does the time go! March 4th. I'm back in Ohio, sitting at Panera while Katelyn is in school.
I saw a house on line last night that is $115,000. A huge house that for some reason is just sitting there. Once had a price tag of $280,000. Always wonder what is going on, but it doesn't hurt to take a look.
I'll buy it if Jeff and Amy don't want to. It sure beats paying $900 for a dinky place. It sounds like it has been upgraded quite a bit, so Saturday we'll see.
Making plans for being in CT in September with the NHS gang. Always good to see them.
Amy and Jeff are trying something different with Simon and Annalise and I think I like it. It is from a book about Parenting without Fear. Letting kids experience frustration and consequences. Also, helping them understand their role in the family. Everyone helps out. It is a good thing. I believe kids will feel better in the long run even if they don't like it right now.
Too many kids feel that they are entitled to everything and they can just sit and reap the rewards with no responsibility. That's not the way to get ahead nor help society.
The Entitlement Age is what I'd call this generation.
Annalise is just flying across the room these days. The trampoline propels her into the couch. She's so athletic, but needs a better venue. Can't believe how much she has changed in 2 weeks. Seems taller, thinner and definitely more verbal.
Had a little trouble getting her to school this morning. She wanted to take her garage and all the princesses to Panera's for lunch. But once we got in the car, she was fine.
Simon hates it when Annalise wants to wear her Cinderella "hair". He thinks she looks awful and he hides it. So funny.
Annalise came to bed with me to read books. I know it was before 8. So I closed my eyes and read the Nursery Rhyme book by Eloise Wilkins.
I had trouble going to sleep last night. I think I over stimulated myself by looking at houses for when I found the one on Glen Echo, I couldn't stop thinking. I got up for some peanuts and then dramamine. I guess it finally worked because I did sleep.
Annalise and I will be having lunch at Panera today. In a moment, the internet will be cut off, better save this.
Think I'll go back and
Went to church this morning and had lunch at La Fiesta - a third different location - with Melody.
Played Rummikub and watched the end of Ransom of Red Chief. It was really funny. Christopher Lloyd and other great actors.
Katelyn wanted to try one more time at canoing and cycling. I finally won at canoing.
I left around 3 for a tour around Sequoah Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife was pretty lacking. I photographed mallards, a few birds nests and a large flock of (I think) snow geese. I was a bit far away to know for sure. When I saw the flock I got a bit excited thinking it might be snow geese, but not getting close was disappointing. I need to put binoculars in the car. There were some large black birds with them. I also saw 2 or three hawks. Too far away to photograph or identify.
Arrived in Muskogee around 6:30. Watched Olympics. I can't believe how fast the downhill skiiers go and how vertical on their ski blades they get. Amazing!
The ice dancing was beautiful for the most part except the Russian dancers. I thought they were hideous. Aboriginal dancers, indeed. They were more mocking than dancing.
Arkansas. Katelyn coaxed me onto the trampoline. It was quite unsettling as it should be since it is a trampoline. I held onto the netting and bounced up and down. Possibly I could have gone into the middle if I had been alone. Katelyn and I jumped in opposite bounces, when she was up I was down and I thought for sure I'd fall.
Corban is so sweet. Likes to play on the floor with all his toys and of course trys to put them all in his mouth. Seems to enjoy classical music. He quiets right down when it begins. He even fell asleep while I was holding him and swaying to the music, but woke up when I put him in his bed.
Lance is doing well drawing and working with Photoshop. I gave him a newer version.
For his birthday on the 16th, Jeff, Amy and I gave him a digital camera. It was supposed to have arrived on the 20th, but didn't get there. I wish it had, but I'm sure he'll be able to figure it out. A good camera class would be a big help.
Watching "Keeping up Appearances" - it is so hysterical.
I don't miss TV except when I see my favorite series while in a hotel. There's always Netflix.
Back to Arkansas - Watched Beverly Hillbillies. They are as funny as I remember. I recommended Green Acres to them. I always liked that show.
Friday, we went roller skating. Corban slept through alot of it and then got up to smile at everyone. I was surprised that I didn't fall, however I paid for it on Saturday. My knee was killing me. I discovered that when we went on a Nature hike at the Huckabee Center. Craig showed me several deer rubbings on pine trees, deer nibbling and prints. I would never have noticed them.
I thought I was going to leave Saturday, but stayed over till Sunday afternoon. Went to church and Melody was there. She's thinking of becoming a foster parent. So is Karen. I wonder how this will turn out.
My house sitting person is due back sooner than expected, he hurt his back.
I remembered the other WII games - bowling - I scored 108. It was rather fun. I didn't get to try golf. I watched Craig and Lance fence. I don't think I could do that.
Kately liked the Resort Flying where you flew your plane around an island looking for tourist spots. I thought I might be sick watching and trying to shoot down balloons but it wasn't so bad.
Arkansas - wasn't sure I was going to get here. Sunday evening, I was too tired and with a storm coming in, I didn't want to chance it in the dark. Left Monday around 10 hoping to miss the impending blanket of 6-8" of snow. Getting out of Ohio was iffy. I began to wonder if it was a good idea. Many single cars off the road in a ditch, one large RV type trailer behind a truck was in the ditch. Didn't appear anyone was hurt in any of them. It was icy and windy and more snow was coming in. Once past Richmond conditions improved and past Plainfield the snow had diminished considerably.
I wrote a few notes as I sat in traffic slow down for vehicles off the road. I'll collect them from the car and add them here.
Stayed overnight in St. Roberts near Ft. Leonard Wood. It had been a long day.
Uneventful trip into Fort Smith except for listening to Humpback whale song by Jodi Piccoult. It is so very disjointed and I think full of errors. She appears not to have done much research. Poison ivy at Gila Bend Arizona?? Checking. Checked and it appears that they do have poison ivy. What a surprise.
Got to McKenzie's around noon and was greeted by everyone. Lance is so big, Kately so pretty and Corban so adorable. I got to hold him lots and I'll add pictures.
Went to La Fiesta for dinner to celebrate Lance's 15th birthday. We nearly had the place to ourselves. Lance was serenaded and wore a gigantic sombrero for the occasion. Lance received his 10 point buck head from his parents. It is quite a majestic trophy. It was a majestic animal.
Katelyn and Lance introduced me to WII resort. I cycled and canoed. A good bit of exercise with both.
Weather is making it difficult to make my journey to Arkansas. I don't really have a time frame except that Craig and Loretta don't want me to stay more than 4 days, Febr 15-19. However, most of the 15th is taken up by travel which means I'm only there for 3 days. I did ask if I could just hang around their house over the weekend if they are busy doing something. I really would like to continue scanning pictures.
We'll see when I get there.
Back to the weather - 5-7 inches of snow is forecast for tomorrow, but not much beyond central Ohio. I think I'll check everything in the morning. No doubt the snow trucks are busy as we speak.
It will make a long day, but I prepared by getting several stories from the library.
Annalise is so funny. She sings all the time, making up verses and endings.
Trying to get together with folks in OK on the 27th. Not sure everyone wants to stay over at the Residence Inn. It may be Gaye, Kay and I.
Also trying to arrange a gathering of Eagles for September in Mystic CT. I hope it works out since the cruise was a bust.
Oh, Happy Valentines Day!!
Joined the Killeen Alumni Assoc. hoping to find Pete Bliss. He's about the only one I remember other than the unmentionable. Oh yes, there's also John Williams and another guy that I would only remember his name if I had the yearbook in front of me. That year was not a good one.
I was scanning Vilseck pictures today and one was of Carlton. My tummy did a little flip as I looked at his picture. Flame still burns. He was very special to me. It's one of those things that you really regret - why didn't we continue to write. I think I was so melancholy and lost, I didn't know what to do.
