The Cursed Last Hour a/k/a You Will Love One Another!

Things have gone wonderful today. We played games, read books, rode bikes. All was peaceful....until that cursed last hour between 4 pm and 5 pm. It is like something goes off in my kids' heads and they go insane. The fighting is pretty violent at times, and I am tired of the time outs. So, today when they became temporarily insane, I told them I would not referee and they needed to resolve their issues. A moment ago the pair came out with tears streaming down their faces. They reached into the refrigerator and got out their ice packs and went back to their rooms.

I don't want to know.

Our Weekend!

I got a new lot of books. I hope they are good ones. They are all second hand. Although I am not an Oprah fan, her book selection choices aren't too bad. I told a fellow mom I didn't like Oprah, and she said she's never met a woman who didn't love her! Oh, well. I've always been a mold breaker!
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Auntie Mei and Uncle Keith's X-mas present is coming along. I think it will eventually be one fine blanket! I am trying to make a square a day. I need to hold myself to that commitment.
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Moe made himself the Wiggle Murray!
I thought this was pretty creative on his part!

He took a magnet my friend Melissa made for me, and put it over Murray's face!
:)

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Finally, after starting some laundry I went out back, and I didn't see or hear Kevin or the kids....

They were climbing the plum tree.

Are You Kidding?

My mom called me today to tell me I need to get on Facebook. Yes, my 56 year old mom has a facebook page! Go mom!

I am too tired to spend the energy getting on it....and I figure it would be yet another way for me to spend time on the internet....like I need more of those opportunities!

Have a great weekend! ~Karen

Update: She is 57, not 56!

Random Pictures that Make Me Smile

Momma cat
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My brother-in-law made this more than ten years ago. I put a layer of polycrylic on it. I had leftovers from the cabinets. I think it looks nice. I love the smile. I love one-of-a kind pieces like this.
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I got this at a yard sale. I just love the combinations of fibers with the ceramic frame. Too cool.

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These kittens are too cute. They are sweet. They are in need of a home too. I think in a week or so they will be weened.
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Surprise! Surprise! Guess what I found on my camera today? Moe shot a pic of himself. I love how his eyes are crossed.
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My great grandmother made this quilt. It was all hand sewn and made from feed sacks and clothing. I looove it. I want to make quilts like this one.

These things inspired me to get crafting.
Have a great weekend!
~Karen

Life in the Boring Lane

We've been taking it easy this week. It's been nice. The kids have been playing together and getting along. (knock on wood) The puppy is adapting to life in our hectic home. My only complaint is he HAS to go out at 2 am. He will whine and cry until taken out. I suppose this will change as he grows?! Maybe his bladder will grow? I hope.
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Yesterday at the store someone saw someone they knew and they said "Hi, Jim." Moe said "Hi, Jim" too.
Then he said "who is Jim?"
It was pretty funny. You may have to take my word for it. :)
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Moe is Wiggles obsessed. All I hear about all day is Anthony, Murray, Jeff, and Greg. I hate their songs and all the dancing. I can't believe he loves it. We don't have cable television, but my in laws bought Moe a DVD. We *try* to limit his TV time to very little to none. He can be so persistent though. He is pretty computer savvy too, and has learned how to find them on youtube. He and Mimi will actually fight because she will say she doesn't like them. She says this mostly to get on his nerves, and he acts personally offended each time.
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I am sorry if you actually took time out to read this entire post. I wish I could give you that time back, but unfortuately it doesn't work that way! I will understand though if you have to quit reading my blog because my life is simply uninteresting. I will try harder next time..maybe. ;)

Kevin's bonsai:

~Karen

Yay! It's the weekend!

I love weekends. I slept in, got donuts, and hit some yard sales. Who could ask for more?
I woke up to this lovely creation by Mimi:

The story goes something like this: Moe gets poop everywhere, and I am not happy with him! :) I even have mean looking eyebrows! She said I am yelling, which I can see...especially with all that poop!

The author:

Poor Moe. :) Subject of many stories involving wrong-doings and discipline.
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Handsome Ralphie. He is so cute. He is losing his puppy look and getting that "mature" look. Can't you tell? ;) He is blurry in this last shot because he kept trying to attack the camera string.
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And finally....I found a good bargain this morning. 4 kitchen chairs for $5 a piece. They are growing on Kevin. He is unsure of the color. I loooove it!
They are in terrific condition for being so old! I haven't investigated the brand or year yet. I wiped them down, and put them at the table. Maybe later this evening I will find our more about them. What do you think?

Have a great weekend!
~Karen

Killer Fungus in the Squash

We noticed this powdery substance on the zucchini and squash leaves, but didn't know what it was. We googled it and learned we had a FUNGUS! AGH! The chemical fungicides are everywhere, but we didn't want to go that route, so I started looking around online and found a great recipe:

1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup water

Shake and then spray directly on leaves. I prefer to do this in the evening when the sun isn't shining brightly. I do this every 4-5 days and I only spray the leaves with the powder.

After two applications we are back in business! We have new growth and new veggies growing.

One website recommending breastmilk, but those days have long passed for me, so cow milk was their 2nd option.

~Karen