9/27/08

1. Lots of meeting up with "up North" friends. Nice to see and visit with them all.

2. Great time hanging out with my brother while Mom was visiting with her friends and his girlfriend was at work. I do wish he lived closer and that we had more time to spend together.

3. Got almost all the rest of Mom's stuff packed into my van. We'll wake up tomorrow morning and head out right away.

9/26/08

1. Best news all day/week/month: Mom's oncology appointment--PET scan shows nothing--still cancer-free, and doesn't have to return for six months!!!

2. Beautiful weather on the trip up North. Colors are turning and seem to be at-peak here in the Hurley area. I took pictures, but forgot the camera cord at home. oops!

3. Seeing my brother in his "new house". He bought mom's house and it's so strange to be here where it's the same house, but it's NOT the same house. He and his girlfriend have changed a lot and made it their own. As always, it's so nice to see him!

9/25/08

1. Got to sleep in a tiny bit this morning as both older kids had slightly later starts to their school days. This was especially appreciated since this cold is kicking my butt!

2. Open House at the elementary school. We got to see T. and M.'s classrooms and things they've been working on. I'm impressed with both, but especially with M's kindergarten classroom!

3. Another last-minute tutoring addition. Not the best timing with Open House, soccer practice, and packing to go up North tomorrow, but (again) the extra money is nice!

9/24/08

1. Finished Calorimetry and found a matching button to sew on:


2. Made awesome CPK-ripoff Cobb Salads for supper:3. Surprise extra tutoring session tonight. Every little bit of extra money helps!

9/23/08

1. Though C. was sick (and complainy) she did listen when G. sent her back to bed. She slept until after 10:00, then got up and went in to school.

2. Yummy Indian buffet for lunch with Mom after her tests at the hospital. I know Michelle doesn't agree, but I think Tandoor's buffet beats Maharaja's hands-down!

3. Knitting Club. Once again, such a great group of people! I have so enjoyed seeing this knitting club grow with every month. I think Michelle started it about two years ago and it's been so fun to see the change.

9/22/08

1. Back to routine! :) As much as I hate the end of the weekend, there's something to be said for the orderliness of Mondays.

2. Ran to the mall since it was the last day of Boston Store's Goodwill sale. Unexpectedly bumped into two friends and it was nice to see them!

3. Tutoring. I am *really* enjoying tutoring at the beginning of the week and being "done" by Monday night! (althought this week I have to go back on Wednesday, but...) Now if I can just start getting some subbing jobs so the financial crunch is lessened.

9/21/08

1. Out for breakfast (Solly's) with the whole family. We never go out for breakfast, but my mom insisted. And it was YUMMY! ;)

2. Running errands with C. She's been so busy with her teenaged friends, and she really has an awful cold and I probably should have left her home, but it was nice to be able to spend some one-on-one time with her. I miss that!

3. Dar Williams in concert. It was amazing! Of the six times I've seen her, I think this was the best! :)