I had a lot to do at work today so I stayed kinda late, and then some stuff to deliver to some kids that are going to the National Youth Gathering, and finally had to go buy some cheese so we could eat something for dinner. While at our little Sun Mart market, I saw a basket full of hair doodles, bad makeup, and weird sponges that were all priced for just a dollar each! While initially drawn to it, I am proud of myself for remembering that it’s not a bargain if it’s something that you’ll never use and only regret buying. Way to go, me.
Dagnabit
I’m going to try something new at home visits this year. I always take along a handbook and a little brochure about my class, but I’m going to make a little ‘Welcome to Preschool’ DVD. It will show what our room looks like, what our schedule is, and hopefully make new children more comfortable with going somewhere that’s not home. Since there are many little things that some adults do that make my blood boil, I’m going to try to include some of the correct procedures at school – most significantly, how to enter our parking lot the right way. (Drivers need to be making a right-hand turn.) I’m re-enacting it with a kitty in a blue car. What do you think? (There will be several shots.)
Maybe I just need some medication. That might be easier.
Harry Potter Spoiler!!!!
I know how it ends!!! Listen up, people!! I didn’t read the book, but I did read the last page!! You’ll never guess how shocking the ending is!!!!
Are you freaking yet, Brad?
Just kidding. Brad’s secluded himself so that he can finish the book on his own without anyone ruining it. He’s probably not reading this anymore, so feel free to say stuff about him. Actually, today’s post is about refrigerators and milk. Something is up. Three times now I have had milk go bad before I’m done with the gallon. I know that it’s not as cold in the door, but I don’t think that’s the problem. It’s happened before the expiration date, so that’s not the problem. Do you think it’s the cow’s fault?
Turn to the right.
Have you clicked on ‘Who’s Who‘ over there under the ‘Stuff’ category? It’s a work in progress of our little world.
Anything for a post. Again
I know it wasn’t smart. Please refrain from telling me what an idiot I was. Unless you can make it really funny.
We occasionally have stray cats or dogs around the center. In the past we have found dog owners right away, and last year we saved a kitten who wouldn’t leave the playground – we found it a good home with one of the families at Lincoln Lutheran. Well, the past two days there has been a wrong-looking kitten across the CDC’s fence. It’s all scrawny and has a horribly weepy eye. I told the kids that if it came over the fence they shouldn’t touch it because it’s sick. I, of course, had to try and go get it so I could take it to the vet. I lured it with a hot dog, but it kept running away. Finally, I got close enough to grab it – and it gave me some pretty bad bites. Stupid Lauren. The first thing that raced through my hypochondriac mind was Brad’s voice. He often gave the advice, “If anyone asks when your last tetanus shot was, say it was a couple of years ago.” I don’t think I’ve ever had a tetanus shot. I really hoped I wouldn’t get the ‘thirteen shots in the stomach’. I knew I should have some antibiotics, since I could practically see the germs all over the cat’s face.
So feel free to not comment on this. Just pray that that kitten is alright. or dies soon of natural and humane causes.
UPDATE: I caught the cat this afternoon. I had a box and some irresistible cat food and trapped it nicely. I’m glad it was me, since I didn’t know if I could trust the police to do it kindly (Yes, I reported everything yesterday, and Officer Hoag came to talk to me this morning.) I took it to the vet and explained everything and they agreed that the kindest thing would be to euthanize it and have it tested for rabies. So, here I am at 4:50 in the afternoon crying in my beer over a stray cat’s death It was the right thing to do, but I have the right to be sad. No cruel comments, please.
Note to self: Your last tetanus booster was July 18, 2007
Good-bye, summer
Well, Brad is gone. All the carefree fun of summertime took off on that plane with him. Now comes the hectic beginning of the school year, complete with unfinished projects, home visits, and daily panic. It’s the worst time of the year.
Last year when Brad left I made a version of Goodnight Moon to document the sorrow. Maybe I’ll post that tomorrow when I figure out how to use the scanner, but this year we made a movie. It will only be meaningful if you’ve followed our websites during his visits. I hope it will bring every single viewer to tears!! Fetch your Kleenex boxes, folks. Who am I kidding? This is only meaningful to me.
‘Bye, Brad.