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Thirteen Things Ladybug is Thinking About Today 1. Mr. is home from the great white north. He arrived last night. 2. His flight landed 20 minutes early. Unfortunately, he sat in the plane at the gate for 45 minutes because they couldn't find a stairway. (Personally, I found the whole thing quite funny.) 3. I made a banana bread yesterday. It is gone. All eaten up by two kids who obviously need me to make banana bread more often. 4. I tried the Y*plait whips yogurt. The lemon meringue tastes just like lemon meringue pie! It is yummy!!! 5. We had a 2 hour delay today. It sure was nice to sleep in. 6. It's sad that the only time I get to sleep in is during a school delay. 7. We are thinking about going night skiing this weekend. Anyone interested in joining us? 8. It's going to be cold, but that's okay. 9. It's still warmer here than in Montreal! 10. Mr. says it's good for him to go there because it makes him appreciate how nice and warm?? it is here. 11. I got the summer camp information yesterday. Yikes the prices have sky rocketed. 12. I sure hope the church has some scholarship money... 13. #1 is going to volunteer for the special needs camp again. He enjoys those kids and that camp so much. That's wicked cool! Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things Ladybug is Thinking About Today 1. Kids make me crazy... 2. I took the band kids formal pictures LAST Friday. MANY of them didn't show up for me to take their picture. 3. I ran into some of their their parents and mentioned that they didn't come in. 4. It seems their progeny tried to pull a fast one. 5. I am going back in this Friday to take pictures of said progeny. 6. I'm only going because their parents asked me if I would. 7. Did I mention that this is a fundraiser? 8. Did I mention that I don't get anything for doing this besides a giant headache? 9. Speaking of fundraisers... Our band parents sell school spirit wear. It seems we have a monopoly on spirit wear at our school. The principal decides who is going to sell what. The band gets spirit wear. The Athletic Boosters get food. DECA gets draw string bags. Theater has their thing... the list goes on. 10. I arrived at last week's football game to discover that the Athletic Boosters were selling spirit wear IN FRONT of our concession stand. Excuse me?? 11. When asked, the principal said that they were seniors. Yah... so? Does that mean that our band seniors can sell food in front of the Athletic Booster concession stand? 12. I think this may warrant a letter to the editor... 13. Anyone wanna help me write it? Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things Ladybug is Thinking About Today 1. I have a dentist appointment today. I am desperately trying not to forget to go. It's at 11:30. That's a BAD time for remembering... 2. I went to my friend R's bell rehearsal on Tuesday. R is a saint to put up with that director. I was amazed at how the woman ran the rehearsal. She counted out loud, but didn't keep a steady beat. She sang.. OMG! Don't sing!! Singing is not helpful. :-) 3. The sad thing is that I invited that director to go to the Directors' Seminar so she could learn how to direct a bell choir (she's new to this stuff) - But she refused. There was a track for beginning directors and directors of new choirs. She really missed out. 4. The woman did ask me if I had any suggestions. I told her not to count that these people are adults and they can count for themselves. It would have been better if she were up front during the rehearsal, but she was trying to fill in for missing people. But, the group did much much better when she didn't count. 5. I think am going to go back next week. I feel like I can contribute positively and maybe get them on track for this year. I'm going to strongly suggest that their group attend an Area Festival so that they can all learn the basics. The Genesis track - for beginning choirs is exactly what they need. 6. LLB and I are headed off to the 8th grade retreat this weekend. We are both very excited to be going. We are going to drive up with R and HP. HP and LLB are the only 8th graders from their respective churches, so they've formed their own youth group. LOL! 7. This weekend is homecoming for #1. I'm kinda sad to be missing it, but he'll manage. He is going to be marching at the game on Friday - they gave him a special thing to do during the show that will be hysterically funny if it works right. 8. He's off to the dance on Saturday. Ahh... the social life of the high school student! 9. I'll have to make sure the old digital camera is loaded up with batteries and an empty memory card so that Mr. can take some pix for me. 10. I got a Wii Fit for my birthday! I LOVE it! 11. I love the step aerobics and the balance games the best. The strength exercises are great - I can feel my muscles working! 12. Hopefully I can lose my extra 10 pounds before we go to Nicole's for Christmas... 13. Well, I've got lists to make and bags to pack. If I don't post tomorrow, I'll post when we get back. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things Ladybug is Thinking About Today 1. The school year has started off with a bang - both children are doing well. 2. #1 is on a block schedule and is getting his first report card on Monday. 3. I am working on a handbell festival. 4. I had to get 8 teachers. 5. Sounds simple, right? Unfortunately, the festival is the same weekend as the music educators conference. This happens every year... 6. I'm taking my school choir to this festival. I can only hope they will be able to play some of the music by the time we get there. 7. Why is it that children decide - at 9:15pm - that they need a poster (to advertise Friday's dance) made for tomorrow morning? 8. Angel caught a rodent. It is on the back deck. I'm so proud of her! Mr. holds the house record for rodent chucking. 10. #1 has his first band competition this weekend. I hope they are ready. 11. The worst they can do is 3rd place. 12. I spent the yesterday morning putting band uniforms together. We had just gotten them back from the cleaners. 13. Now, it seems that I can't be counted as a chaperone because LLB is coming with us on Saturday. So - I guess I get another year off. Gee... that's too bad, huh? Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things Ladybug is Thinking About Today 1. Our first PTO meeting was last night. It looks like we'll have lots of help this year. I sent out a volunteer plea and I've already gotten 2 of the items checked off the list. I'm so relieved I could cry. I just can't do it all this year... 2. I went to Substitute Training yesterday and I learned how to be a substitute teacher. I knew you'd be thrilled. It was an overly exciting experience... not. 3. #1 had a not so pleasant experience at the last football game. One of his band mates threatened to punch him for cheering for our team. Isn't that what you are supposed to do at a football game? 4. He reported the incident to the band director via email over the weekend. 5. I thought that would be the end of it, but it seems that it didn't stop there. 6. #1 got called to the office to tell his side of the story to one of the principals. 7. The other kid is now off the marching band - as he should have been over aweek ago. He swore at another saxophone student - one of #1's dear friends. Let's just say that threatening my boy (a black belt in karate) was the icing on the proverbial cake. 8. The dynamic on the field is far different - much more unified and calm. 9. The kids are happy. Their nemesis is gone. 10. Band is supposed to be a family - a happy healthy family, not an abusive one. And now it is a happy family. 11. I've got a million things to do today including laundry, dishes, and marking music. Anyone wanna help mark music? 12. I'm taking a well deserved break this afternoon to have lunch with my dearest friend. That "carrot" is going to keep my arse in gear all morning. 13. We have church bells tonight. I'm psyched! Our bells are back from the spa and I am hoping to move into the bass line - my favorite place to play. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things Ladybug is thinking about today.

1. My friend W called yesterday.

2. She got out of rehab.

3. She told me she was coming to visit - tomorrow - as in today. Now, I knew that was not possible as she lives too far, but... maybe the day after..

4. This afternoon I spoke with her husband. It seems she is NOT coming to visit. She is upset with me. I dunno why... Heck, I was cleaning my house until her husband told me she wasn't coming.

5. I try to be supportive.

6. I will not judge her.

7. I will love her - whether or not I agree with what she is doing.

8. She did not ask for my advice.

9. If she had, I would have told her to sit tight, don't make any life changes at the moment, concentrate on her family, and get her head in the game. She has a husband who loves her, 2 great kids, and a phenomenal support system. All she has to do is let them help her...

10. You cannot fix addiction without hard work. Replacing one addiction with another isn't smart... It doesn't work.

11. Her husband is heartbroken and worried. She isn't listening to her counselors at all.

12. I think she thought she hit rock bottom. I'm afraid she has not... Based on her recent actions, she has not...

13. I'm missing my friend. I wish she would come back... I wish she could return to the person she was. The one who loves her family more than anything. The one who planned gingerbread house decorating every year and didn't mind candy strewn on her kitchen floor. The one who talked about her girls and their comings and goings. The one who brought her girls to my house for the afternoon... I miss her.

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. I'm off to get LLB from music camp in a couple of hours. 2. I'm up WAY to early. 3. I wish I could sleep. 4. I have two hours - which I could use for sleep - and I'm typing this TT. 5. LLB called home again yesterday afternoon. 6. She told me she had a swollen ankle. 7. When asked why it was swollen - she had no idea. 8. When asked if she could walk on it - Yes... as a matter of fact, she could. 9. I told her she would be fine. Go have fun and get off the phone. She giggled. 10. This camp was not a good match for her. 11. Next year she will go to a music camp closer to home... as in 30 min. from home. 12. And she just might commute. 13. I'm just glad to be going to get her today. I want her home as much as she wants to be home. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. It's Thursday. It's been a pretty busy week for me. 2. I shoveled out both LLB's and #1's rooms. 3. I shoveled out my closet and my dresser. (That is a huge accomplishment!) 4. Today I'm going through all of LLB's children's books and weeding them. 5. I will take the old clothes to the Salvation Army. 6. I will take all the old books to the library. 7. I found margarita glasses for $1 yesterday. We have been invited to a 4th of July party and our contribution is daiquiris. 8. They look really pretty served in those margarita glasses. I knew I could find them if I looked long and hard enough. 9. I found them at the dollar store yesterday. Yippeee for me!!! 10. Gram and I are thinking we might need a few more.... So when I go to the Salvation Army, I'll stop by the dollar store and them. 11. Last night #1 had a friend stay over. They had a terrific time. They even went to bed at a reasonable hour - 12am. They are still asleep... Ahhh... life is good. 12. LLB is still at camp. We are all missing her, but we know she is having a blast! 13. My friend R is off to Kennebunkport for her anniversary. If you see her, wish her a happy anniversary - she and J will be the ones eating lobster and blueberry pie. That narrowed it down for you, didn't it? Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. #1 decided he would like to help at the middle school band camp this week. He expected to get to play a little bit, but ended up stacking snacks and watching a door. Today might be better? 2. #1 got his learner's permit yesterday. AAAHHH!!!!! Really... I'm fine... just fine... 3. There was drama at the ballet performance on Saturday night. It deserves a post of it's own, but I don't do stupidity well, so I need to let it sit for a little longer. 4. Today I will be doing laundry to get LLB's clothes all washed so I can pack them for her foray to camp on Sunday. 5. Yesterday after I dropped the children at camp, I headed to Costco to get tires for Mr.'s Civic. 6. Did you know that our civic takes performance tires that need to be special ordered? 7. Now you know. In case you were wondering - we have an EX model with the v-tech engine that gets excellent gas mileage... and needs special tires. 8. On Monday, #1 and I went shopping for some shorts and tops for him. He will be gone for 3 weeks and his regular 5 pair aren't going to make it. 9. I also bought him socks and underwear. Oh my, but he was absolutely thrilled with that purchase... 10. Mr. has had to leave early in the am - 4:30 is mighty early! - and stay later than normal at work this week. We actually had dinner together for the first time this week - it was so nice to catch up with him. 11. We try very hard to have family dinners every night. This week it has proved impossible. Tomorrow we should be able to do it. Everyone will be home and we can wait for Mr. to arrive. 12. #1 will be busy tomorrow morning - he has a job babysitting a neighborhood kid. It's tough to play video games all day! He gets the best jobs!! 13. We will be at polo on Saturday. If you want to sit with us, you know where to find us. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. Gram and I went to Wally World and Home Cheapo last night for a few things... most of them started with the letter P. 2. I needed Paper - something vellum-like for the programs for this weekend's ballet performances. 3. She needed Peat - which actually turned out to be mulch. 4. Gram insisted it was Peat we needed until we got to Home Cheapo when she said, no... it was this black mulch in this particular bag that we needed. Huh?? 5. Mulch does not look like peat - except maybe for the color. A call to Grandpa settled it. Yes, he needed Mulch. No mulch does not start with P. Yes, he needed 3 bags. 6. I needed Ponds Cold Cream. 7. Do you know how hard it is to find Ponds Cold Cream at Wally World. I hunted in the soap aisle. I hunted in the facial stuff aisle. I found it on the bottom in the middle of the display in the makeup aisle. 8. Why did I need Ponds Cold Cream? Because the stage makeup that LLB used for her performances last week is still in her eyebrows. It will NOT come off. The stage makeup that she wore was HOT PINK! Yes, it is a little noticeable. 9. Gram needed Plants. She has been wanting Black Eyed Susans, Johnny Jump-Ups and Shasta Daisies. We haven't been able to find those particular plants anywhere. 10. At Wally World, Gram found seed packets for all of those plants. 11. At Home Cheapo, she found the Black Eyed Susans in a pot. She bought the pot. 12. While we were out and about, we noticed that each and every child under the age of 7 was either screaming or whining. Normally, I don't notice that sort of thing. But, since they were in every aisle, every parking lot, and every store - it was a little hard not to notice. 13. We went back to the school to pick up #1 from Track Camp and while we were waiting, a little kid - under the age of 5 - drove his scooter into the back of my car. Why? Well, he wasn't paying attention. How you can miss a giant white marshmallow is beyond me. I laughed my head off! The mother - she was mortified. The kid - he still doesn't really know why he got his scooter taken away... But, at least he didn't cry, whine, or scream. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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I'm not at home right now, so I dont' have my Thursday 13 Template.
You'll just have to put up with an ordinary list...

13 Things Ladybug is Thinking About Today

1. LLB and I survived her sleepover.

2. I don't know why they call these things sleepovers - they never ever sleep! They should just call them what they are: All Nighters!

3. LLB's friends were very sweet, quiet, and fun. They can all come back.

4. I'm at LLB's ballet rehearsal.

5. I'd rather be home... in front of my TV with an adult beverage in my hand.

6. The A/C isn't really working all that well here... I'm hot and sweaty and sticky.

7. LLB just came in and whispered, "Mom, save me... I want to go home now."

8. I smiled... I'm thinking about it... If they didn't have a performance this weekend I might consider saving her.

9. If she hadn't stayed up all night I might even take her home, but payback is sweet.

10. #1 is at a friend's house for the night. They are off to the movies tomorrow. He was so excited to spend time with his friends without schoolwork hanging over his head.

11. LLB and I went to the pool with HP and his family yesterday afternoon.

12 We had a very nice time and I got a sunburn - just a little one - and now I look almost healthy.

13. Rehearsal is almost over... I can't wait to go home.

Thursday 13

Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. I am done with school! All I have to do is grades. I'll be doing them in a few minutes. 2. Yesterday's concert went very well - considering they were in a gym and couldn't hear each other... The sound gets sucked up as soon as it comes out of the bell. I have no idea what happens to it - I just know I could barely hear the other bells ringing. Maybe someday we'll have a real auditorium... 3. LLB came through for me in a huge way. She rang 3 bass positions by herself for one malleted piece. She was perfect! Her tempo was steady and she was right on! 4. The other bell class was missing 2 kids. LLB and I filled in - nothing like sight reading for a concert! 5. I'm still working on the middle school band's slide show. 6. I have to put that aside for a little while and get up to the state park to mark out my crafter spaces for the berry fest this weekend. 7. My laundry pile is suddenly out of control. I have no idea how that happens. 8. #1's school band concert is tonight. He is ready! 9. #1 is marching at the Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Just when I thought we might get one day of rest this weekend... they take it away. 10. Cupcakes are the breakfast of choice around here this week. I think I should make a batch every week. LLB loves 'em. 11. I got my Discovercard bill the other day. I wondered where all my hard earned cash went because I certainly haven't been shopping. It's going into my gas tank. 12. So much for having a little spending money... It's all going into my tank. 13. I did find out that the children are getting camp scholarships from our church. They will pay just over half the tuition. That's a huge relief! Now - let's see how much gas it will take to get them to camp and back... Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. LLB is now an official NJHS member. She and 10 of her friends were inducted last night. The ceremony was lovely - and short. (I like short.) 2. My ginger ale ice rings worked beautifully! And they looked pretty darned good, too! 3. The punch was delicious and everyone enjoyed it. I guess that is what it is all about. 4. I am having the PTO Volunteer Appreciation Pot Luck here on Saturday. 5. We are going to make that punch again because it was so yummy - AND the punch bowl is out and clean so we might as well get some use out of it. 6. I have a few more rooms to clean and a mountain of laundry to get done before then. 7. Mr. was mowing the back 40 when he hit a rock and severely injured the lawn tractor. It took quite a while to get the broken part amputated from the mower deck - it involved a sledge hammer and some well placed wrenches. 8. Now we just have to figure out what parts we need and order them. At one point I thought I might be looking at purchasing a new mower... Alas, that is not the case and this one can be fixed. 9. Although, my dear friend R had a terrific idea - get two mowers! Then you'd have one for each kid. They can both go out and mow! I do LOVE that idea!! It would get done faster and they'd both be busy for a couple of hours. 10. Heck, once they got really good at mowing, I could rent them out!!! 11. Somehow, I don't think they are going to go for that... 12. When I came home from dropping LLB at the bus, there was a really fat squirrel sitting in the driveway. I slowed down... He just sat there looking at my car. I stopped. He didn't move. I crept forward. I didn't want to kill a squirrel in my own driveway!!! He waddled to the nearest tree and climbed up about 2 feet. He stopped and looked right at me as if to say, "Umm... sorry... I forgot to move." 13. Zeb and I are off for a walk. It's my treat for doing chores today. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. Today is Grandpa's birthday! He is not 29 - although he will tell you that he is. So - if you see him out and about, wish him a very happy birthday. 2. I've had a terrible time with my schedule this week. There are too many things to do and too many places to be. I triple booked myself for Friday afternoon. Fortunately, my family understands this phenomenon and is flexible. 3. LLB has strep AGAIN! She had a tough day yesterday, but is on the mend today. 4. My church bell group is playing on Sunday. One of our members is being confirmed. I wouldn't miss that for the world. 5. In other news, my check book is balanced. 6. I still have too many crafters for my festival this spring. But, one pulled out yesterday -- there's always one. 7. I have to do the slide show for the middle school band this week and the slide show for the high school band next week. I best get my rear in gear... 8. LLB is getting a new trumpet teacher! He is the best around and her current teacher told us she is ready to move on up. Most kids aren't ready for him until they are in 10th grade. 9. It's a rainy day today. I guess that means I'll get some cleaning done... or I could curl up with a good book... 10. I have satellite internet. Their mail server is THE WORST! I currently have 2 messages in my out box that will not send. 11. Mini Kitty has been out catching butterflies. She's so funny as she bounds over the grass, leaps into the air to swipe at and catch those pesky butterflies. Once she catches them, she just sits there - she doesn't really know what to do next. 12. Miss Angel - our best mouser - has been very busy this spring. The other day she left us 2 voles and 1 field mouse by the back door. She's earning her keep. 13. Zeb saw a fox passing through the yard the other day and kept barking to be let out. After the fox had gone into the woods, I let Zeb out. He ran about 20 steps towards the woods, barked a warning, flicked some grass with his back feet, and high tailed it back inside. He's so brave... NOT! Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. LLB, the Grandbugs and I are going to Busch Gardens on Saturday. LLB has a band competition. 2. R and I went to our favorite warehouse store to get snacks and goodies for the kids' bus ride to Williamsburg. 3. The band director forgot to thank R for helping with the snacks in the letter he sent home. 4. Don't worry. I told him that he needed to thank R. She gave up her whole day to go with me and then stay and help us put 118 goody bags together. 5. LLB got second chair for this event - she tied with the 8th grader. He gets to be first because he is older. That makes sense, but LLB is NOT happy. 6. They had an after school rehearsal yesterday. 7. LLB was not happy with Turtle Boy (the current first chair). He did not play softly when Mr. H told him to. He did not do anything Mr. H asked him to do. 8. She went up to Mr. H at the end of class and told him that Turtle Boy was not following directions. 9. Wow! Was she mad!! 10. Mr. H told her he would take care of it. 11. I had all I could do to get her out of there before she said something else!!! That child sure says what she thinks. It's good that she is comfortable with her band director, but... really... 12. #1 has Jazz Fest this weekend. It's a two day thing - Friday and Saturday. He gets to miss school on Friday. (Yup.. that makes it all worth while). #1 and Mr. are going to do that together on Saturday. 13. It won't be the same at Busch Gardens without the boys, but... we'll manage. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. I'm an honest person and I expect the people I deal with to be honest as well. 2. The little old lady who pulled out in front of me lied to her insurance company and is trying to pin the fault on me. 3. The neighbors in my development told me she's a piece of work. 4. I believe in the science - it will set me free. 5. I got my rental car yesterday. 6. It is a brand spanking new Chevy Malibu. 7. It is fun to drive, but I wouldn't buy one. 8. It has automatic lights - you don't have to turn them on or off!! 9. It even came with a radio - not a very good one, but that's okay. 10. The repair shop called and told me it was $4,200 to fix my ride. 11. They are going to start it this week and told me it would take 3 weeks to fix. 12. Whatever... I just want my wheels back. 13. The sooner, the better... Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. LLB is a little bit better today. 2. She's not talking around her tonsils as much. 3. I still might call the doctor to see what she thinks we should do. 4. Last night the rising 6th graders came to the middle school for their first peek at our school. 5. The principal made the PTO moms get up and say a few words. 6. I basically said that we cannot do all of the things we do without their help. 7. I told them that what we do we do for the kids. 8. We got a bunch of people sign up to help. 9. One lady offered to be treasurer. 10. Nobody offered to be chairperson. 11. #1 had his first track meet yesterday. He had a great time, but it got COLD out there once the sun went down. 12. He didn't come in last, so that was good. He did fall on the 400 hurdles. His knees look like a garden gnome had a fight with them, but other than that, he's fine. I think he'll jump a little higher next time... 13. It was a long day, but a fun day. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thursday 13

Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. We found a gorgeous dress for LLB to wear to the ball. It's teal. It's ankle length. It has beading. It has spaghetti straps. 2. Wanna see a picture of it? Sorry... You'll have to wait until the ball - 2 weeks. 3. Besides, we don't have the shoes yet. 4. She needs a cute shoe so that when she walks you can see how cute the shoe is. 5. We will shop for those today. 6. I just got a 30% off coupon for our favorite shoe store - DSW. 7. We will be going there - for sure! 8. Miss Piggy is doing just fine. She misses her Dancing Princess, but she's hanging in. She sure does eat a lot of hay! 9. The kitten caught her first rodent yesterday! 10. It was a vole. 11. She's going to be a great mouser. 12. I think my dryer is on the fritz. It's not drying. 13. I guess I know where my stimulus money is going... Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thursday 13

Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. LLB is home sick. Her strep is a wicked nasty strain this time. She tossed her cookies this morning and I'm waiting to give her the Zithromax. I want to be sure it is going to stay put. 2. Miss Piggy (the guinea pig) is coming to spend the week here while her family is on their vacation. It will be nice to have her visit. 3. LLB is supposed to play her trumpet on Sunday. I just hope she gets better so she can play it. 4. I am starting to ramp up the Youth Festival for November. I had hoped to be able to start that after Memorial Day weekend, but... It can't wait, I guess. 5. If you want to teach a class - let me know. Oh - and I need fun classes, so think of some for me, will you? 6. This is what I have so far: a banner making class, a scrapping class, a drumming class, a buckets class, a repertoire class... You got any other ideas? I need 16 classes. 8 in the morning and 8 in the afternoon. 7. The Easter Bunny is coming this weekend. I wonder if he will bring chocolate... 8. I've got to get my plastic eggs out and fill them with tiny treats so the youth group can hide them for the little ones on Sunday. The children can do that tomorrow since they don't have school. 9. Yesterday was warm here. Today the wind is whipping!! The kitten is sitting at the window watching everything blow around. She's fascinated! 10. I'm off at noon to help put the school book fair away. Even when my kid isn't at school, I am. 11. I think there is something wrong with that picture... 12. Speaking of pictures, I'm doing the band slide show again this year. I just got a whole cd full of pictures from one parent. I can only hope some other parents come through like this! 13. Well, I'm at the end and believe it or not, I'm out of things to say. I guess I'm not thinking about an awful lot this week. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thursday 13

Thirteen Things LadyBug Is Thinking About Today 1. I'm getting tired. 2. I'm dropping some of my volunteer work. 3. When I'm done with my crafter chore, I'm going to hand that back to the powers that be and say, "I'm done. Find someone else." 4. I'm tired of the all the crap that is the Vestry. I may make the break later this year. The ONLY reason I would stay would be for Clearly and our mutual friend/lunch buddy, E. 5. My PTO spot. That's over in June. They are going to have to find someone else. 6. That should clear my calendar a bit. 7. I want to focus on what I enjoy. 8. I enjoy handbells. 9. This morning I'm off to help with the book fair at LLB's school. 10. The book fair is fun, but very dangerous to the pocket book. I'm hoping they only have books we've read. 11. Tomorrow, I have to help with a band thing. I love band things - especially band things that allow me to see both of my children in the same place at the same time. 12. Mr. and I are going to a St. Patrick's Day party on Saturday. 13. After this week, I'm definitely ready for some green beer... Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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