* I feel like I am coming down with a cold. It has been about ten days since I got over the previous one.

* I woke up during the night last night and moved to the sofa to watch tv while I hoped to fall back asleep. Don woke me at 6:15 am – I had been sleeping like a rock. That is the first time that I can remember being woken up in years. Why he picked 6:15 I have no idea – I don’t need to be up until 6:45!?

* I started the family on supplements. We are beginning with fish oil. I am hoping it will make everyone nicer I mean healthier.

* Walker has a play date today after school. Hallelujah! He is generally very social with a lot of school friends and he did not seem like he has connected with his new class as he has with classes in previous years. I also think he is very sad that he never gets to see his friend that we watched every day last year.

* High school is hard and a lot of work. Reese would prefer to take his mind off his troubles by a rousing game of Wii. Sadly, the Wii has been grounded.

* Busy day today: PTA Board meeting (elementary), buy a gift, take mom to lunch to celebrate her birthday

* I bought a giant salad at Costco. I’ve bought it before and enjoyed it – Greek yum. Except I have been busy every day since and that giant container remains in my fridge hopefully not rotting)

* I have all of my Ebay items listed that are photographed. I am on my last photo light bulb, so when it blows, I’ll have to dash out for another. If I can find one. Lighting is SO hard.

Spirit Day

Every Friday is "Spirit Day" at Walker's school. Students are asked to wear their school t-shirt or the school colors.

Walker, being difficult, decided he did not want to wear his school shirt. Link enjoyed them (the two I had picked out for W to wear)

Wordless Wednesday

Daily Drudges

Walker

Walker and I visited a neighbor friend after school yesterday. They have a fairly new baby. Walker enjoyed playing with the baby and really wanted to hold her. He asked the mother "when did you get married again?". Apparently, Walker is of the belief that you get married and have a baby. If you get a SECOND baby - then you get married a SECOND time!

Reese
Reese had an after school event last night. He neglected to bring his phone with him. Yes, the phone I specificaly procured for him to use during after school events (ugg). We told him to borrow someone's phone if he needed to be picked up early. Sure enough, we get a phone call for an early pick up. I asked Reese, "so who was the girl who called?". Reese's reply? "That was a guy - not a girl!"

High School Football

Our family attended the Plano West High School Football game last night. I think we all had fun. Reese and Mason both attended the game for school, so I was happy to see them both in action. Walker did not want to go - but then again, he would prefer to never leave his house.

Walker enjoyed watching all the action from the front of the stand, talking to other game watchers and dancing to the music. He even helped the band majors direct the half time show.

Reese participated with ROTC, handsome in his uniform. We spotted him guarding the reserve seating area and later guarding the Royals.

Mason played in the band, which is always fun to watch. They played a medly of Queen songs. Don said he could not hear (understand) it, but I did.

New Year's Traditions

I have my annual first week of school cold. Yuck. It came during week three this year instead of during week two. Does that mean my immunities are building up and O am becoming stronger?

Walker was sneezing and blowing his nose for about a day and a half. I am dragging myself around as is Don. Someone would be rich if they could capture the healing power of the young.

We celebrated the Jewish New Year yesterday – La Shana Tova to all who celebrate. On a good note, Reese attended adult services with his aunt and cousin. He is such a nice young man, growing and maturing. He loves going to synagogue, attending and participating in services. On the less than good note, Walker’s behavior was little different than when he was a year old. He complained and kfetched the during the entire family service, nearly ruining it for Don and myself.

Following services we attended my mother’s annual Rosh Hashana Open House. Lots of yummy meatballs and brisket for all.

JrRotc

My baby boy!

Today is Reese's first day in Junior ROTC uniform. He was very excited about wearing it and really wants ribbons to decorate his uniform.

He is not smiling as it is against regulation. But for his mother, he obliged me with a smile.

He is currently trying out for the marksmanship team. So far, he has passed his safety test and had his first opportunity to shoot yesterday.

Andrew Dibben

I love this dress by Andrew Dibben. I only wish it fit me! Since it does not, it will be avalable in my store early next week.

Here is a little about Dibben: Dibben was once a designer for Helmut Lang, Liza Bruce, and Mark Eisen before founding his own LA shop in 1998. Dibben believes that style has evolved and that people are more concerned with comfort -- of clothes and self -- . Dibben's collection is based on leisure wear, but with an eye to detail and references to surf, skate and cholo styles. He describes his clean-design aesthetic -- as disciplined and edited rather than minimal. . Dibben makes clothes for people who don't want to participate in mass-market culture."

Meow

Reese had some extra time this morning, so he sat down to play some Wii before leaving for school. He sat in the chair closest to the tv.

The cat walks up to the chair and meows. Startled Reese so much, he jumped out of the chair!

School - Week Two

Walker had a great first week at school. Except for the first day, each day was reported "fun".

Sadly, the "fun" is not to be continued. Walker woke up Tuesday morning dreading school and begging not to go. He was prepared with a list of excuses why he cannot attend. Walker is a complainer - his glass is always half empty.

He now reports liking nothing about school: hates music, art, PE, lunch, everything. I only hope he gets through this attutide quickly so the fun can return. I have spoken to his teacher, and she reports he is fine, so maybe he only complains to me.

This week is "Howdy Week". I am not exactly sure why, but it is. Every day the kids wear something special: a team jersey, slippers (slip into new friendships), and hat (hats off to the new school year).

Today was a big assembly - rah, rah, rah. New teachers were recognized, new students were recognized and it was a lot of fun (of course, except to Walker). I imagine that he is overwhelmed. The sheer size of the school is huge (600 students!)

The principal's enthusiasm and excitment is contageous. From experience, I know that the principal sets the stage and attitute of the entire school. Mrs. Benson - you rock.