John and Andy visited Boy Scout Troop 707 today at one of their outdoor activities. John enjoyed it, especially the ZipLine. He has not yet made a decision on which troop he will join.
Time is Short
Josefina and Topanga go back with their humans on Tuesday. It is time to enjoy all the kitty snuggles that we can.
Snow!
If only it was enough to allow for day drinking and a fireplace tomorrow…
Parenting Win
Girl slams bedroom door. I threaten to take door off the hinges. We have a discussion in which she informs me that we are *way* harder on her than boy. When the discussion ends, I give her the opportunity to come downstairs to help with dinner or stay in her room. She chooses her room. I leave her room and leave the door open. She gets up to close the door and slaps it to close it. Then, she proceeds to jump to grab it before it slams. I feel like I just won the DK 200.
I Voted
Well, I voted, but I did not have much desire to do so. I used to be so excited and happy to have the opportunity to vote, but that feeling is gone. I admit that I skipped a lot on the ballot, including Missouri’s Senate race. Each candidate only had one positive advertisement as the rest targeted the opponent and how awful they were. How can we as the people who vote feel good about putting either person in office when everything is so nasty? How am I supposed to teach my kids to work with those they do not agree with when our elected representatives refuse to work with those they oppose? It is disheartening at best. I voted anyway, but I can’t say I am happy about it.
The New Freezer Staple…
Juliesta
Laura and her Girl Scout Cadette troop volunteered at Juliesta to celebrate the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low. They ran the Bingo station this year for 14 different troops. They earned four service hours for helping the younger scouts learn more about Girl Scouting and their founder. I can remember when Laura attended Juliesta for the first time as a Daisy Scout and now she is leading those girls. Time goes by so fast.
