We're in an "exceptional drought" situation here and we have pretty strict water restrictions.
And it doesn't look like there's any end in sight.
I heard on the news this morning that they are anticipating multi-year drought and no recovery over the winter. So this drought could last a while.
Here at Casa J, we're doing our part to conserve water.
Kids' shared baths this week have been "optional."
I have decided that "every-other-day" showers are okay.
At least that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Al Rescate
Yesterday morning on the way back home from the bus stop Sam said to me, "Mommy! I hear something! It sounds like a Birdy in trouble!"
Me: "Should we call Diego?" Don't you love that Wikipedia has a "Go Diego, Go" page! I love Wikipedia!
Sam: "Yes, we need Diego to rescue the birdy! But don't call Alicia. We don't need her." Alicia is Diego's older sister for those that aren't "in the know" (Mom and Dad).
Me: "Why not?"
Sam: "She's in the shower."
Me: "Should we call Diego?" Don't you love that Wikipedia has a "Go Diego, Go" page! I love Wikipedia!
Sam: "Yes, we need Diego to rescue the birdy! But don't call Alicia. We don't need her." Alicia is Diego's older sister for those that aren't "in the know" (Mom and Dad).
Me: "Why not?"
Sam: "She's in the shower."
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Burnin' Love
My parents met the summer of 1963 over the 4th of July weekend... The year the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club burned down.
They met on a blind date.
My dad had just graduated from West Point and had gone home to Holland for a few weeks for the summer. He was looking for someone over 21 so they could "get a drink."
My mom was on her summer break from college (in Pittsburgh). She worked for a family as a summer Nanny/Babysitter and they were spending the summer on the shores of Lake Michigan at the family cottage.
My uncle, who was dating his future wife at the time, introduced them.
My dad said when he saw my mom for the first time that she was glowing. He always says he thought to himself, "This must be what my Dad felt like the first time he saw my Mom." I guess it was love at first sight for him!
My mom said she agreed to date my dad because he drove a Corvette. Smart woman!
Today they are celebrating their 43rd Wedding Anniversary.
I was going to post a picture of them on their wedding day, but I don't have one. But believe me, they were (and still are) a beautiful couple!
Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!
They met on a blind date.
My dad had just graduated from West Point and had gone home to Holland for a few weeks for the summer. He was looking for someone over 21 so they could "get a drink."
My mom was on her summer break from college (in Pittsburgh). She worked for a family as a summer Nanny/Babysitter and they were spending the summer on the shores of Lake Michigan at the family cottage.
My uncle, who was dating his future wife at the time, introduced them.
My dad said when he saw my mom for the first time that she was glowing. He always says he thought to himself, "This must be what my Dad felt like the first time he saw my Mom." I guess it was love at first sight for him!
My mom said she agreed to date my dad because he drove a Corvette. Smart woman!
Today they are celebrating their 43rd Wedding Anniversary.
I was going to post a picture of them on their wedding day, but I don't have one. But believe me, they were (and still are) a beautiful couple!
Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!
Cool Moms Rule Give Away Week
Cool Moms Rule is having a whole week of give aways. They are going to launch their "Book Review" section next week. So in order to celebrate, they're giving stuff away! Or a chance to
win stuff anyway.
Today, they are having a contest for the Sportbrain iStep X1 Pedometer. And since this is something that sounds cool to me, I am entering my name.
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on the blog and then post about it with a link back in your blog.
On Monday, she had a Barbie and yesterday it was Gloves in a Bottle. Who knows what the rest of the week will bring?
win stuff anyway.
Today, they are having a contest for the Sportbrain iStep X1 Pedometer. And since this is something that sounds cool to me, I am entering my name.
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on the blog and then post about it with a link back in your blog.
On Monday, she had a Barbie and yesterday it was Gloves in a Bottle. Who knows what the rest of the week will bring?
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