Monday Musings

As this last full week of September begins these are the things I am currently thinking about.

1) We have been dealing with this annoying little fruit flies. I think we finally got them taken care of.

2) Our shower always ends up very moldy because the genius who designed this place put a fan in the 1/2 bath downstairs but not in the main bathroom. After years of trying a million different things I finally found a cleaner that is taking care of the issue even though it stinks to high heaven.

3) Being an adult sucks because finding this solution is the thing I was most excited about this week.

Here are the pictures for the week.

Friday was Bagels With a Buddy.

Preston finally got a haircut.

Friday Funnies

I hope that everyone out there has a terrific weekend.

Three on Thursday

As another week comes to an end here are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That I was able to finish the blanket for my great-niece and was able to give it to here at the boy's party last weekend.

2) That my dad made it through his cataract surgery today.

3) That Clark has decided to join a club at school finally. 

Monday Musings

As another week begins these are the things currently on my mind.

1) It was 50 degrees this morning when I took Preston to school. I am not ready for this.

2) Preston was a bit bummed that his 2 favorite coaches were not coaching flag football this year.

3) I finished the blanket for my great-niece and was able to give it to her yesterday. Now I need to get working on the hat Preston keeps asking for.

Here are the pictures for the week.

Celebrating his golden birthday.

Starting our 4th flag football season.

Having fun at our birthday party at grandpa's house.

25 Years Later

It did not seem appropriate to post my usual Friday Funnies post on today of all days.  I will never forget sitting in one of the meeting rooms at the medical society where I was working at the time watching it happen on TV. Ironically the medical society building was also deigned by the architect who designed the Twin Towers. Another weird thing is that my sister, niece and I were actually in the observation deck of the towers 15 days before 9/11. We hadn't even received our pictures back yet (this was back in the old film days). I always wonder about the people we saw who worked there and if they were able to get out safely. 

Three on Thursday

As this week comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) Good birthdays this week for both boys.

2) Getting the cake for their party ordered just in time to pick it up on Sunday.

3) That Clark is now 18 and can pick Preston up solo and I get my lunch time back. 

Monday Musings

As this week begins here are the things currently on my mind.

1) I really do not want to go back to work tomorrow. I wish every weekend was 3 days long.

2) I can feel the change of seasons in the air and I am not looking forward to it.

3) Birthday week is underway in our house and so far so good,

Here are the pictures for the week.

18 years went by in a flash.

Friday Funnies

I hope that everyone in the US has a good long weekend. If you're not in the US I hope you have a good regular weekend.

Three on Thursday

As this week comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That we managed to miss the torrential downpour from the storm that came through today.

2) That our power stayed on.

3) For a 3 day weeked.

Monday Musings

Here we are at the last day of August. These are the things currently on my mind.    

1) It is the 2nd week of school and both boys were home today. Clark is still recovering from his wisdom teeth removal and Preston threw up this morning.

2) We have to pay for a parking pass for Clark and it is $105. Seems pretty ridiculous to me.

3) I am glad that we have a holiday weekend coming up. I can use a day off with nothing to do.

Here are the pictures for the week.

Pressie bear was accidently left in daddy's car when he went to work one day last week. Preston asked me to take their picture when they were reunited the next morning.

Football is back!

Friday Funnies

I hope that everyone enjoys this last weekend of August.

Three on Thursday

As this last week of August comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That I finally got my car back.

2) That Clark drove himself to and from school today safely.

3) That after today we will finally have all of the vaccinations and tests Clark needs to work in the hospital for his medical careers course. 

Wednesday Musings

I wanted to make sure that I got this post in this week so these are the things currently on my mind.

1) It is the 3rd day of school and Preston told me this morning that he didn't want to go to school. It is going to be a long year at this rate.

2) We have to buy a parking pass for Clark and it is $105. I find that totally ridiculous.

3) I finally got my car back today. It is still not totally fixed but it is drivable. We will have to finish getting it fixed once hubby gets his vacation time renewed in October.

Here are the pictures for the week.

First day of 2nd grade

First day of senior year

Friday Funnies

Have a terrific weekend all!

Three on Thursday

As this week comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That Preston got the teacher he was hoping for.

2) That my sister came out today to take the boys back to school shopping.

3) And she is also taking us out to dinner.

Monday Musings

As another week begins these are the things currently on my mind.

1) I am beginning to seriously stress about not having my car back in time for school to start next week.

2) Clark needs to have 2 TB tests taken a week apart for his medical careers course. Thankfully we can go to CVS to have it done but again the lack of a car is a it of an issue.

3) I really need to get Preston back into a decent bedtime routine this week. He has been staying up way too late.

Friday Funnies

Have the best weekend everyone!

Three on Thursday

As another week comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That I am off work tomorrow so today is my Friday.

2) That I was able to schedule Clark's doctor appointment for tomorrow so I don't have to take more time off of work.

3) That Lions preseason starts tonight. 

True Life Tuesday: Tarrare

Tarrare was born around 1772 near Lyon France. It is unknown if Tarrare was his real name or a nick name. he always had a huge appetite which made him leave home when he was a teenage because his parents could not afford to feed him. Despite his appetite Tarrare was of slim build and average height. His skin was hot to the touch and he sweated profusely. He also had a very strong body odor which became worse after he would eat.  

After his parents kicked him out Tarrare toured the country with a band of thieves and prostitutes stealing and begging for food. he eventually was hired as a warm-up act for a traveling charlatan. He would eat corks, stones and live animals. He would also eat an entire basket of apples one by one. Tarrare moved to Paris in 1788 to become a street performer. During one act he suffered an intestinal obstruction. He was carried by members of the audience to Hotel-Dieu hospital where he was  iven powerful laxatives. He ended up making a complete recovery. He ended up joining the French Revolutionary Army at the outbreak of the War of the First Coalition in 1792. His food rations would not satisfy his appetite so he would complete tasks for others soldiers for their rations and would also scavenge scrap bins for food. He was admitted to the military hospital at Soultz-sous-Forets where he was used in psychological experiments due to his appetite. After a few months military authorities pushed for him to return to active duty. He was made a spy of the Army of the Rhine. It was decided that he would swallow small wooden boxes with messages that he would pass through his system. he was captured by Prussian soldiers and he eventually confessed the plan. He was beaten and almost killed before they decided to leave him near the French border.

Tarrare returned to the military hospital stating that he would attempt any possible cures for his condition. Nothing helps to calm his appetite and he ended up fleeing the hospital when he was accused for killing and eating a 14 month old baby who disappeared from the hospital. He died from tuberculosis in 1798. After death his corpse began to rot quickly. At autopsy it was discovered that his esophagus was abnormally wide, Also his liver, gallbladder and stomach were all abnormally large and his stomach was covered in ulcers. It was never determined what cause him to have such a voracious appetite. 

Monday Musings

Another week begins and these are the things currently on my mind.

1) The boys start school in 2 weeks and I think I am ready for them to go back now. 

2) I hope to have my car back before school starts.

3) I need to figure out when to do the boys birthday party with the family.