Christmas and the New Year

The past month has been a whirlwind! I was off work from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5. I thought I would have time to catch up - silly me. I didn't feel well for most of that time, I fell down my porch steps when I went to help my poor old dog who fell down them first (ice), and my husband needs back sugery. Add to that, the usual holiday business, and preparation for a new Sunday school program.

I'm not complaining, mind you - I'm just saying ;-)

We had a wonderful Christmas, and I feel blessed to have my beautiful family.

Trans- Siberian Orchestra

This music is so beautiful! I like most of their stuff, but this one moves me nearly to tears for some reason. Music does that to me sometimes ;-)

I want to go see them every year, but we never go, We're actually thinking about it this year. It's a 2.5 hour drive though so we might just go to see Manheim Steamroller locally. It's a lot cheaper too. I think they would both be pretty cool concerts. My middle child would love either and he's the main reason we're looking into it. Well that and my love of TSO!

Home Is Where My Heart Is

I knew I hadn't posted anything here in a while, but I didn't realize it was so long.
We made it through another season of football and soccer. Homeschool kid joined the public school band. Both boys are in wrestling now. As you moms know, that means lots of running. My husband works in the evening so I'm it.
Lately I've been feeling pretty irritable and depressed. There is always so much to do and so little time. I would quit my job in a heartbeat if I didn't need the extra cash.
My heart and mind are here at home. I think of everything I could be doing with my daughter (almost 3) and my homeschooled son (10). I have felt boards to make and folder games to play - art projects - theatres - museums.
I've been trying hard not to slip into a self pity mode, but I truly hate the way things are. I'm usually hopelessly optimistic, but something's gotta give here. I'm worn out.
When I read blogs of women who have military husbands who are deployed I'm ashamed of myself for whining. At least I have mine around to watch my kids while I'm at work and help with homeschool. But...but ...but I so resent having to work when all I want to do is be a wife and mom.
I'm working on paying some bills off, and when that happens I'll be home where I belong. I pray it isn't much longer.

The Giver

We read The Giver earlier this year. Great book! I printed a study guide free from someplace online, but I can't remember for the life of me where I got it from. I would like to do more literature unit studies of some sort, but so far we've been pretty busy.

Identity Theft And The Economy

I think there just might be an up side to a lousy economy.
I'm quite certain I haven't been the victim of identity theft only because I'M BROKE!

Nickelodeon Election Bias?

Sorry to my many readers for another political post, but this one is a little different.

I don't watch much TV, but I did see a few snippets on Nick that seemed a little one sided. I wondered if they were biased at all, but I kept it to myself. Today, my 13 year old told me Nick obviously wants Obama for President. My 10 year old was outside. When he came in, I asked him what he saw on Nick's election coverage. He told me it's mostly about Obama.
I'm wondering how much truth there is to this, or if it is simply perception. I hate to endure Nickelodeon for any length of time, but I'm curious. I might have to see what's going on.

The Economic Crisis - Who is to blame?

This is an eye opener. It moves fast so I used the pause button quite a bit. I checked into the claims and found them to be facts. I think it's worth the time to check it out.