Busy, busy week

Sorry I have been so silent, but life has been busy here in the land of teendom.

Monday- Mom had a benefits fair after work, sheentered to win a Wii but failed. Raced home to make dinner.

Rundown interrupted for Mattism-Bad presidents are not bad because of their own fault, they happen to be president during a war they did not start, so it is not their fault.
Tuesday-Mom raced home to make dinner. Kristen had band practice from 6-9 and Matt had music lesson from 7-7:30. Kristen announced that she now has to be there at 5:45. Huh? When did that change happen? Mom needs notice for changes. Mom made mac and cheese for her but she could not eat it. Kristen has been taking me for short walk every night after dinner. I was not going to miss out on this just because Kristen had marching band practice. No leash? Ok, I can deal. Kris opened the door to leave and outI went. This was followed by lots of yelling and screaming. I did not need this. I got dragged back in the house. Mom then left with Kristen and came back grumbling that Kristen was not being nasty. I totally agree. Where is my walk.

Wednesday night-Back to school night at school,mom dragged both of them with her. Matt did not want to go. Kristen made sure I got my walk though. Thank you Kristen!
They came back several hours later with mom and Matt arguing something about a paper due the next day and Matt saying she never assigned one. Matt tends to lose these battles. It did not get as loud as usual though. Kristen did not seem too happy that she could not go on the computer though.

Thursday-Mom came home with subs.She only bought 4. Where was mine? Oh yeah, since my digestive problems I have not had one single scrap of table food-not even one grape, slice of cheese, frozen vegetable or crunchy noodle. I have been relegated to trying to trip mom as she makes dinner so she spills something. She does not seem to appreciate these efforts. Anyway, I digress. As soon as they were done eating, Mom, the Evil one and Kristen left to go to the high school-something about marching, football and cameras. Matt stayed home with me. Big Whoop. All he does is text and play video games. He did clean up the kitchen as Mom instructed. Apparently Kristen had her first marching band performance. Mom said she did great even if they have confusing uniforms. Football team lost 48-6. They were gone like 5 hours. No walk again.

Friday-Mom had to meet library friends after work, so the Evil One took Matt and Kristen to chilis. They forgot to feed me. I did not eat until like 6:30pm. I thought I was going to have to eat a chair or something. Dinner time is not as exciting as breakfast. I get my scoop of pumpkin with my food at breakfast. Seriously, have you all tried this-raw pumpkin with your kibble? IT is the best and keeps a body regular if you catch my drift?

Here Mousie, mousie, mousie

Based on the empirical evidence, The mouse or meeces are alive and well. Cleaned out cabinets under sink, bottom shelf of pantry and bottom of coat closet. This all needed to be done, but not happy about the way. Have to clean out under the vanity in the laundry room, but too tired tonight. Randy will be going to get rat poison or some such thing tomorrow. Kids have been threatened/warned about leaving food out.

It is the most wonderful time of the year

No, not Christmas, but the pitter patter(or loud stomping at the stampede decibel)of little feet down the hallways on the way to their new round of classes. Yes, school has begun once again in the SVVSD.

The Freshman:
Night before-tears and fears.
Morning of-excitement and anxiety to the point of throwing up.
After school-smiles
She has the following classes:
Day one(red day)
Band-loves it
Algebra-loves it
Biology-loves it-just wait till you dissect a pig, you won't be feeling the love then
Honors English-teacher is a spaz(replacement for original teacher who took a year off to sell insurance-go figure)

Day 2(gold day)
Band
Health-longest class ever
French-thinks this will be hard, but payoff is a trip to France in year II
World Geography-teacher is outstanding, but she will have a student teacher who is like 40 years old.

The Senior:
Day one
Recreational Games-yes this really is a class
Suspense and Mystery-thinks he may like this
Food science-yes he is taking a cooking class
Living on your own-does not think he will like this-same teacher as food science. She is talking community service projects

Day two:
symphony orchestra-hates the music, he wanted string orchestra. tough.
Weight training-no real comment
Music theory-thinks it will be boring, but will help him pursue an education in music
Stage tech-thinks he will like this, but lots of after school requirements

He still resents me beefing up his schedule. too bad, last chance for learning something for free, unless you count the taxes I pay and all the fees for these various classes.

Vacation now a staycation

Ok, we get no rain all summer. I take a day off and we have currently 52 degrees and a downpour that is supposed to last all day. We need the rain, but please just a little break so I can take the kiddos up to Estes to spend all my money at the fun park. I had no takers to go with me to Rapid City or Casper. DSon't know the plans for the day yet.

Highlights from yesterday:
steak fondue
Matt's impression of a Mexican/Canadian
Watching war games with Matt
Not working
Getting emails from my friends in NH, CA, GA, FL

I am seriously considering turning the heat on. The forcast for some areas is SNOW! yES, I said snow,snow, snow, snow.

Next FoodNetwork Star and Dental Hygiene

Conversation with Matt this evening:
Matt: It would not take too much for me to be a Food Network star.
Me: Oh?
Matt: yeah, you just need to do something simple but creative.
Me: What would be your signature dish?
Matt: Ramen with chili powder
Me THAT IS IT??
Matt: I would have to make something else like teriyaki steak with pineapple.
Me: But you do not like pineapple
Matt: I am trying to train myself to like it again.

Kristen has decided to improve the dog's dental hygiene. She bought a doggie toothbrush and poultry flavored tootbpaste. Pictures will have to be uploaded later.

Differences between my children

Today is high school orientation for Kristen. Looking back there are a few differences between Matt and Kristen

Clothes-Matt wore something probably off of the floor.
Kristen carefully selected her outfit and conferred with at least two friends and tried it on late at night.

School Supplies-Matt resisted getting any. Kristen and same friends described them on the phone to each other in great detail.

Morning of orientation-Matt was hesitant to go, had to be dragged from bed. Kristen was up at 5:20 and immediately texted friends to see if they were up. This starts at 7:30.

First day of school will seem like two star systems colliding. Can hardly wait for the explosion.