If Dr. Seuss was a Mom...

I was up to my elbows in spaghetti sauce when this little ditty came to me...

The Germ Battle
By Marie Risdal

It is day two
And sets of sheets four…
Do I really need
To say any more?

From sniffles to snuffles
From hacks to big coughs,
When do I get
To have a day off?

I’ve scrubbed and I’ve rubbed,
And I’ve hosed the place down
With ev'ry cleaning solution
They sell in this town.

But after the work
Is all said and done
My battle with germs
Is finally…..

AAAHHCHOOOOO!

Won?

Last attempt at vacation...

We decided to take Labor Day weekend and go and visit my folks in Thief River Falls, MN. We had a great weekend of a few projects, relaxing, wheeler rides, and plenty of outdoor fun. I have to say, the yard has changed quite a bit since I was growing up, but Mom has done a great job with the gardens and trees. Thanks to my little photographers (and digital cameras!) I have a few pictures to share.

First - what happens when two kids lock themselves in the van with the camera...maybe some day they will learn not to leave evidence, but for now I can deal with it.
Since it is Hanna's mp3 player that Brigit is using, I'll let you figure out who is behind the camera.

My main photographer and some of her handywork...

I got to enjoy Mom's gardens up close as we identified and marked quite a few plants. I figured since it was my children who came up with handfuls of plant markers and said, "Look, Grandma! See what we found in your gardens!", it was the least I could do.

If you look closely at the upper right hand side of this picture you can faintly see the driveway. 15-20 years ago you could see the whole thing! I remember walking straight across this area to get to the bus and the trees were still twigs as big as my finger.

Mom does such a great job with her gardens and plants. I guess I can see where I get it from. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Lubitz for the great weekend!

Memory Lane

My sister-in-law, Patti, started this on her blog and I thought I might give it a try. Be nice now...

If you're reading this, please leave a comment on this post of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time or a long time, anything that you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you, and I'll come post a memory about you. If you don't have a blog, I'll leave a comment here about a memory I have about you.

I'm not always good at getting back right away, but I'll do my best with this one. Anyway, have fun with this. I think this could be fun!

On your mark... get set... comment!