Cannot believe more than a week has passed since I was last here.
During this past week rain has poured down and bright sunshine has shone.
David had strep throat and got to spend a quiet day at home with mama while the effects of his antibiotics kicked in.
Having Mondays off from school has provided us with a true day off. A day without taekwondo practice or tournaments or hebrew school or swim meets. We are loving these Mondays.
During this week a sweet raccoon came to visit. Then it fell out of his super tall tree, right on Remmy's head and bit him on the ear. This was followed by a visit from the animal control officer, a visit to the veterinarian for a rabies booster, a visit from the county health department. And many extra pets for our sweet doggie who goes above and beyond the call of duty to serve and protect his family from trespassers, big or small.
I spent two entire days at the kiddos' school finishing up an art fundraiser and setting up for this week's book fair.
I learned that my tires were so worn that they only had 1/32 (how is that possible) of their tread left. I had them replaced, but not before I drove ninety miles into the big city and back - all the while holding my breath.
I tripped and fell and hurt my knee - it's still bruised and swollen but I didn't twist or tear anything and for that i am grateful. It happened when I was chasing after my kiddos with a camera and a nosy neighbor came out to tell me gossip about another neighbor. I was trying to smile politely while keeping up with my kiddos when I slipped on a large piece of gravel and fell. Yet another reason to dislike gossip.
My oldest kiddo turned twelve this weekend. We celebrated with friends and pizza at a park in the big city and then we celebrated again at home with his favorite fish tacos and a raspberry amaretto cake.
The following are some of the many random pictures that I took this past week - in no particular order.
Do you see mr. raccoon high up in the tree?
Do you see the girly behind the sunflower?
Do you see the girl's teddy bear - sleeping on the kitchen table? This teddy goes everywhere the girl goes. And once a week, when the girl goes to school, teddy takes a bath in the washing machine.
This is what she looks like when i tell her that bear got a bath.
Do you see the girl, way in the distance, who took off down the road - all by herself? And the big brother who takes the best care of said girl?
He turned his bike around to follow the girl who has no fears or inhibitions.
Girl ended up in the ditch. Boy helped her get back on track.
Then boy got some well deserved birthday cake.
I warned you it was random. But so are the days of my life. And it's these little moments that make up the best parts of my days.
And to steal a quote from Oscar Wilde's very funny play, "Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about."
See you back here soon with some 'making'.
Sounds like a busy week. My little girl has a puppy that goes everywhere with us and also takes a bath while she is in school :) We have year round school so a shorter summer break (6 weeks) and november and march off...so I have been away from the computer a lot this month soaking up time together before she goes back to school...those days off together are important.
Posted by: Andrea | March 23, 2011 at 07:16 PM
I took a photo just like the one of the pencil crayons. I actually did a double take when I saw yours. Pencils crayons in a mason jar...they promise so much fun.
Posted by: Debbie | March 23, 2011 at 08:38 PM
So glad you were safe driving those worn out tires! my goodness girl, you got your money's worth out of them. Love that photo of abigail with her hand on her heart....too precious. happy birthday to your guy...12 is the best year ever! I'm so glad you are enjoying your days. It is evident that you've knit together a wonderful life for you and your family! Hugs to you friend!
Posted by: Lisa Q | March 23, 2011 at 09:57 PM
With all the talk of cuts in education, I must confess I'm hoping that Texas goes to a 4 day school week. But I doubt it will happen. Instead, talk is that they will be cutting our (the teachers') salaries. But maybe 10%. What's up with that? I know times are tough, but cut teacher pay? Really? Oh, well.
Love your randomness. It's always beautiful.
Posted by: dani | March 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM
What a busy week! No wonder you haven't been here!
Can I ask -- at what age did your daughter start on the bicycle with training wheels? Seems like the trend around here is to start really young. My daughter is 3.5, and everyone is telling us their kids were ready at this age. I'm thinking we should just get a Big Wheels or something. Any thoughts?
Posted by: Beetnik Mama | March 24, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Whew ! What a busy week ! I'm impressed you kept up with everything even with a bad knee. I can't imagine you had much time to make things.
Posted by: Beth | March 24, 2011 at 09:35 AM
What a week! Strep throat is nasty. So glad the antibiotics kicked in. Mr Raccoon looks so cute and innocent up high in the tree. poor doggy to be the pillow on which he falls. It sounds like you need those quiet Mondays.
Posted by: tara | March 24, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Strep throat, a bum knee and raccoon crashes...Glad all is okay. I enjoyed your randomness and wish you a calmer week ahead.
Posted by: Jen | March 24, 2011 at 11:42 AM
You're certainly living the good life!
Posted by: beki | March 24, 2011 at 01:05 PM
What a week!!! How scary with the raccoon bite. Glad to hear you made it to the city and back ok with your bad tires. Hope your knee will be better very soon. It's nice to see that there were some fun moments in all the busyness.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | March 24, 2011 at 01:48 PM
I would have seriously freaked out if a raccoon fell out of my tree. It sounds like you handled everything so calmly! I hope your knee is feeling better. Your week hasn't been the best -- but brighter days are ahead.
Posted by: Jodi | March 24, 2011 at 07:21 PM
All lovely pictures. Sorry to hear about your knee, and the cause. I LOVE ranunculus. I've only ever seen them in the store ONCE. I just bought some bulbs so hopefully I'll grow my own this year!
Posted by: Karen | March 24, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Holy moly, what a week! Wishing you a less eventful week this time round :)
Posted by: Adrie | March 24, 2011 at 08:42 PM
Wow, what a full and wild week! Glad to hear there were some wonderful moments amidst the crazy ones (possibly rabid raccoons falling from the sky?? you're so brave). And your pictures are really lovely.
Posted by: perches | March 24, 2011 at 11:36 PM
beautiful.
Posted by: kat | March 26, 2011 at 01:42 PM
I can NOT believe that raccoon story! I'm so glad it ended well for your sweet pup :-)
Happy birthday to your boy! One more year until you have (gasp!) a teenager in the house!!!
Thanks so much for sharing all this randomness ... it's lovely, lovely, lovely!
Posted by: Courtney | March 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Lovely week you had..except for the bruised knee ;o(
It's the little moments that make our lives!
Posted by: imene | March 27, 2011 at 03:02 PM
What a crazy week, the raccoon, the tires, the fall, but happy Mondays and Birthday's sound just wonderful! Keep on enjoying all that life brings :)
Posted by: Stephanie | March 28, 2011 at 09:37 PM