Status report

Some details on several issues for those who are interested

9X2 birthday officially begins: 16 minutes
Groceries purchased--yes
Presents wrapped--partially
Cake baked (Sarah)--no
Slippers finished(Sarah)--yes
Firetruck finished(Amy)--no
Box for game(Sarah)--no
Cookies made(Amy)--no
Important Package arrived--today at 2:30 pm, thank you, very much.
Mother on computer when she should be busy with these things--yes


Dr visit today: Hives returned last night, but think we know what food triggered them (or at least what additive in the food). Found other issues that are contributing, and have taken action on those. Getting better, and not starving anymore. My black eyes (aka: Allergy Shiners) are almost gone-- I look years younger. OK, I can dream.

Kids having fits because it's someone else's birthday: 1--sent to bed with lecture on how we can be happy for others instead of wanting all the attention to ones self all the time.

Refrigerator in house in Creston: being taken away by Matt's friend.

House in Creston: Closing next week, feelings mixed on that.

Ft. Bragg 50 year contract: American Water was not the winner. Corporate has talked with Matt about future possibilities. Several of those; moving to New Jersey was mentioned and given a negative review (by wife). Illinois and Indiana received positive reviews. Watch for updates.

Papa teaching school while headmistress was away at Dr: Work finished, table looked like school bomb had gone off. (To be fair, it always looks like that when a lot gets done in school--it's a good sign).

Level of tiredness: High.