Learn Something New Every Day

Charlie to me: I like you even if the neighbors don't. 

Me: Awwww. 

Wait. What?

Charlie Burping Santa

No, I don't know why. 

You Will Read!!!!

Eighteen Splat the Cat books for my students. Each one with a message inside, saying how important reading is. 

I know- buzz kill, right?

A Cautionary Tale About An Attended Phone

Zeena V. Tree

Tree won. 

Poinsettia

Hometown Holidays

Elfie Is An Adrenaline Junky

Do I Look Smart?

He Is An Elf!

What Type of New Age Crap is He Learning in Kindergarten?

Charlie, when presented with a dinner he did not like: "I don't like that. It doesn't fill my bucket."

The same new age crap, I'm teaching in Kindergarten, apparently. 

Nothing says Christmas . . .

like driving your cat nuts with the Chrustmas tree parts. 

Birthday Party!

I seriously need to up my game when it comes to birthday parties. This little girl had a bounce house, piñata, face painting, carnival games and decorate your own cupcakes.  

I'm glad I have a few months to prepare. 

Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Charlie

You Knocked?

The Decorating Has Begun

Is He too Big For a Shelf?

Leftovers

I tried something different this year. I usually make a turkey pot pie, but this year I made a Leftover Pot Pie. (Emphasis on Leftover) I grabbed a pie plate and turkey and added the green bean casserole, the apple sausage stuffing, some diced carrots from the veggie platter, some chicken broth, a little milk and cream of mushroom soup. Then, I added the cranberry stuff on top. It made all the difference. It might look a little weird, but it's yummy.

 And the best part is that there are no more Tupperware  containers in the fridge. 

We Are Obviously Raising Him To Have The Correct Priorities

We were watching T. V., when yet another toy commercial comes on. Charlie's says he wants it. I roll my eyes and tell him, he says that about everything.

He says: "I don't want everything, I just want the cool stuff."

Best Drink Ever

It has vodka, strawberries and mint (among other things). It is called cocktail #5 at our local bistro. Awesomeness. 

I suggested to the owner that it would be an fantastic marinade for turkey or chicken. I don't think she realized I serious. 

A Walk in The Rain

At Least He Was Thinking of Me

We are going to a birthday party in a few minutes. Charlie signed my name to the card. 

The Zoo

Or, as I like to call it- "Not Lesson Planning". 

My favorite memory from this ride is what you don't see. Charlie really wanted to ride the bald eagle. AJ walked around the carousel until he found it. He stood by it (outside the fence), so that when Charlie got inside the ride, he would know where it was. 

The petting zoo.

It Was Fleeting, But Delicious

Happiness

It's a Good Thing I'm Growing My Own Food

Since I missed about $20 worth of groceries when the car got unpacked. I was wondering what that smell was. 

Well, That Explains A Lot

The subject of werewolves came up in class. I was explaining how they were not real, when a student piped up and said: "Yeah they are! My mom got bit by one!"

Even I Knew That

Watched a hilarious exchange at Starbucks today:

Cashier to customer: I love your sweatshirt!

Customer: Thanks!

Cashier: Are those Christmas stockings on it?

Customer: Uh, no. It's the Red Socks. 

Sunday Morning

He Gets Pretty Much Whatever He Wants

I Have a Mouse

And I think his name is Charlie. 

Immortalizing the Garden

Charlie drawing a picture of the garden. 

Student to another student: Hey!! We are wearing the same shirt!!

The students at my school wear uniforms. 

This Year's Garden

Charlie, AJ and I planted rhubarb, strawberries, red peppers and cherry tomatoes. I've never tried to grow any of those before, so we will see how it goes. All I know is I'm dreaming about strawberry and rhubarb pie. 

At Least He Didn't Use My Middle Name

Uh oh. Charlie's mad at me. He just used my full name- Mommy Diedtrich. 

Charlie's First Soccer Game