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Note to homeschool self.  Do *not* throw away the make-up tests until the child has completed and passed the first test.

It is a MAJOR pain to do this on Word.  MAJOR. 

Of course this is the first time in a year I've needed it.  But alas I have learned a lesson.  LOL

Samuel had a bad morning.  And got a unacceptable grade in my opinion on his test.   He got 28% of the thing wrong.  Which is pass in a p/s, but not here.  And I know its cause he was hurrying, so I told him he has to redo the whole thing.  Alas, he did it pen.  Which was dumb to begin with.  So, now...I mess with word.  And my garden is much more enticing then Word.

Every day I go out there I find new goodies popping up, that I didn't plant, they are "gifts" from the previous owners.  Todays major treat was a HUGE bunch of rhubarb.  My family LOVES rhubarb.  My mouth is watering, and waiting for that sucker to grow.  I also need to find out how to take care of it....

Update;  This is the flooring I like in particular at least on the computer screen, we shall see when the samples come. 

yup its day 4 of 6 am.  Ironically I woke up before the kids did...how pathetic is that?  I woke up in the midst of a anxiety attack--and starving.  LOL

So a bit of praying and moving around, and now I'm just trying to get my brain in gear...and not grouse at my cranky son.  LOL

Oh yes, and figure out where the path alias is at Bardic Web.....I'm not entirely sure.  *snicker*

So, income tax.  We will be getting a generous amount.  Some of that is going to the 'ils, some to our addition.  And I just ordered a bunch of flooring samples for the rest of it.  We hope to do some kind of natural rock look in a laminate.  The carpet has absolutely got to go.  Two months on beige carpet and its just toasted.  Not that it was any great shakes to begin with. 

I thought I knew what color I wanted, and then I started looking, and now I don't.  ROFL.  So we shall play with the samples and then decide. 

Ahh, I'm not dumb after all--the path alias thingy couldn't be seen my me.  Ya know...I have officially decided I have no desire to ever become a computer programmer.   I'll stick to being mom. 

ebay question;

Okies so I bid on something I have the high bid, but its not my maximum bid.

It says the reserve has not been met.   Does this mean the high bid that's there, or my maximum bid which the seller can't see.

I haven't done this enough LOL

Huh, scarey.  6 a.m. didn't seem that evil this morning.  I think thats just wrong.

Maybe it was the sunshine I got yesterday.  LOL  Or the fact I got a decent nights sleep, regardless I'm almost getting used to this evil schedule of Rob's.  ROFL

Of course next week we're back to the old one, but that's fine too.

Rob is thoroughly enjoying doing his bosses job.  We still don't exactly know why he gets to, but tis okay.

Its again not raining, was a bit misty, but starting to clear up.  We're supposed to have good weather the next two days.

Jerbud and Rainee both have BAD chest colds.  Rainee kept falling asleep sitting up yesterday.  But she breathed better outside so we bundled her up, and let her play.  Okay so Rainee has pneumonia, and mommys in denial LOL.   Its been a long time since she's had it, and she's had it much worse.  We upped her maintenance meds as per doctors standing order and we move on.  And yet a part of my heart freezes back to the hospital stays, and I continue to pray. 

Shutterfly has a fabulous deal this month.  There photo books are 30% off.  So I ordered a soft covered one for $15.  These are books you place your images in, and they print out.  I'm very curious as to how they turn out.  I would be willing to do this on a regular basis even at normal price if they turn out good.  It would get my pictures in something you could show, and something that could be damaged much less easily.  You even have the ability to put captions on them etc.  I'll let you know when it comes what I think. 

I love scrapbooking, but I'm about ten years behind on it.  snicker, so if I found another way to show off my pictures that would be cool too.

Other then that, we may run to Forks for fishing geer, man am I becoming a local or what?  But, I lost my husbands last lure last night, and I want to try again.  The lady at the store told me how to avoid a few of the stumps last night, so I gotta try her suggestion.   You know...I may be getting hooked on this.  Pun intended. 

Have I mentioned how very very much I love this property when the sun is shining?

Cause I do.

We *gasp* have blue sky...which is ever better then not raining.  I haven't seen that ....3 weeks?   Kinda loosing count.

Anyhow the kids and I spent over two hours down at the river just playing, and "trying" to fish, and throwing rocks.

I successfully lost two hooks, caught 3 stumps, myself, and several trees.  I think...that men with more time then I succeed at this thing called fishing.

I'm just the insane mommy who would really like fish for dinner.  *snicker*

You know I'm not all that impressed with 6 am.  Of course if I had gone to bed a bit earlier 6 am would look a little less daunting.   As it is its 6:40, and I'm still not impressed.  LOL

Thanks for the observations about the sentence.  I didn't c/p the stupid thing, so it has the apostophre in the original.  Word nabbed me on that too ROFL.   And I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one that stares in exasperation as to why the sentence doesn't work.  Some days I ignore it, but I'd also like to figure it out so I can fix my own moments of laziness.

Its a learning thing you know.  *grin*

I actually have the idea for novel running.  And not the idea thats been in my head, but won't get out on paper.  *snicker*   So, we shall see how that goes. 

You know in my free time.  After I'm done changing diapers, making meals, and homeschooling.  I think I may  have missed a list of a few dozen tasks in there.  (rolls eyes)

Rob thoroughly enjoyed doing his bosses job yesterday.  Which suprised him, but not me.  Rob has this weird thing about actually liking paperwork/filing etc.  Which is much of what his boss does.  So, we shall see how this continues to go, and wait to see *why* his boss is doing this.  

Everyone I've ever met from Rob's job, always talks about liking to work with him.  He works hard, and when their isn't work, he finds something to do...including buffing floors...which really isn't in a R.N.'s job description.  ROFL  He hates being bored, and this always makes an employer happy. 

He gets a few extra pennys for the job shadowing, and we shall see what happens in the future.

The rumor is we're going to have five whole days without rain.  I am so hoping this is true.   I have plans for these days.  LOL  And as a result may be a bit scarce online.  I want to actually play in my yard.  Instead of slog through it. 

You know...I got A's in English in school.  Which I'm sure most of you who write with me would never believe.  *snicker*

But its funny how many many rules I've forgotten.

And how often I argue with Word.  So I'm looking for a bit of help.   Cause I'm missing something obvious.  So, come on English majors help me out.

Why is this according to Word a fragmented sentence?   And how do I fix it?? 

The grin that looked just like Clints.  

And if this question reveals my ignorance, at least I recognize I am.  *snicker* 

Its the suprises in life that are fun.  I have no pictures to document today, but I have the feeling of windblown hair, and watching my kids play.

The sun is shining *gasp*  and my friend and her husband and two boys drove out from Joyce to see our place.  We visited (girl-talk)  and my hubby went and fished with hers when he got off work.

So very very nice. 

Ya all know how to get your house cleaned quickly right? 

Have someone call and ask if they can come visit in about an hour.

Its amazing how fast the dirt disappears when you have incentive.

Communication is a fascinating thing.  And...HARD work.

Twice in the last twenty-four hours I've had to bring up something that I suspected wouldn't be recieved well.

One went okay--one the verdict is still out on.

The thing is.  Neither time did I mean to hurt ANYBODY.  I just felt the need to communicate.

But you know...words are tricky.  And you can take things and spin them so quickly.  And words that seem innocuous to you, can be hurtful to others.  

I think my meditation verse for today needs to be. 

"Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.  "  Colossians 4:6

And I think that I shall keep trying to communicate because I have no choice.  But I so wish so many times people could see my heart, and see the love inside it, rather then the words on the outside, which never come out the way I intended.