February is almost over

Wow, the month flew by. I guess that is what happens when you vacation in the middle of it. We are trying to get motivated on this lazy Saturday morning, but it is really hard and JJ is out of town on business, not retuning until this evening, so there is no one to turn off the TV and get us moving on something constructive. Oh yeah, I am the mom, so I should be doing that, right?

I really am trying to be productive. I have plans, laundry plans, plans to iron, even maybe attempt to scrapbook (for the kids) and plans to go swimming this afternoon. But, it is already 11:30 and here I sit, in front of the computer because I just want to relax. Since I want to be lazy, it is very hard for me to deny the kids the same luxury, accept for Charlotte ofcourse. Charlotte, who has been having a really difficult time with certain areas in her life, like school, is slated to do some copying and thinking today. We are taking sections of the Book of Proverbs and copying them long-hand. Then we are giving a little synopsis on each section. What is the point? Well I am hoping to have her reflect a little on honesty and integrity. I am sure that I might as well be spitting in the wind, but you never know. Whatever, it beats screaming, yelling and fantasizing about smacking her across the face.

The weather has been bizarre, snow and sun. I am going to send the kids outside to take care of the driveway before it all freezes again. I got stuck yesterday, thanks to my beautiful rear-wheel drive vehicle. I was fine on the roads, but the driveway proved to be just too much for the car. Maybe with the kids outside I will do something like ironing. You never know. At least I won't feel so guilty about having them sit in front of the TV all day. Although, I sincerely believe that sitting in front of the TV all morning on a Saturday is a child's right. It was for me when I was a kid. The good thing now is that you can find channels without commercials so they are not being brainwashed while watching mind numbing cartoons.

Am hoping to see Roger who is back from Florida. My mother says that his tan is to die for, which I could probably do without seeing, but I did miss him and am glad that he came back, even if he did bring six inches of snow with him. I also need to get in touch with Chantal, who recently had surgery on her eyes. I would like to know how it went. Nicole called the other night and I need to return her call. I was too sick on Tuesday, I didn't have any voice and was not in any shape to talk on the phone.

big kisses to all.