Random

1- Dragged the entire family to see a local production of "The Nutcracker"- realized 15 min in it had no words- just a ballet to music with a lot of men in white tights dancing. Chris and CJ almost didn't make it back at intermission ( CJ kept whispering to me " Mom when are they going to say something")- casey liked it okay but it was kind of a complete bust.

2- On the subject of tights- there is a dad who is taking a work sabbatical and training for a triathlon who now does school drop off. Please oh please stop wearing tights with a with a too short Nike shirt- I don't need to see that at 8am ( and yes all the Moms are talking about ) - wear a longer shirt for lord sake its not like you are in the Olympics.


3- The battle of the school nativity plays- this year casey has a lead role for her class's play (mary) - CJ has a bit part (passerby)- poor kid is smart enough to know he has a bit part- "Mom, I just pass on by the stable and then I'm gone." Casey of course likes to add "That she is Jesus's mommy and on stage ALOT"

4-New Moon- yes, I went opening day- yes, I got an Edward poster- yes, I loved the whole thing- and I have to hand it to Jacob he looked pretty good- and the English crowd did not disappoint the crowd of teeny boppers screamed like raving lunatics every time Edward came on screen or Jacob showed off his 6 pack. Man, I love 13 year olds- I am still considering teaching 8th graders.


5- Thanksgiving-here- making all the dishes by myself for 12 people- stressed already but alas the food sucks here so anything I serve will be better ( how's that for positive thinking)- so me martha can handle it!!!