It's me again

Not even nine a.m. and I am at the keyboard for at least an hour already. Still in my bed, of course, but up and at 'em early. Today is my day to go to the kindergarten classroom and will try not to be late again. I nearly forgot to go last week and left later than I should but still arrived in time to hear them read what they wrote. It is simply amazing what these kids are taught and what they are learning! Did I learn that stuff? Perhaps, but it might have been more subtle when I was a kid. Now they are learning about diagraphs and four-square writing (one square is the topic, and three squares are the body, with a conclusion box) and sorting skills. They use Skittles and Fruit Loops to help with sorting, counting, graphing, etc., just amazing for kindergarteners!

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Last night when the ladies were here for dinner, we ate the second pizza from Papa Murphy's, a simpler one with only pepperoni. Neither lady had this type of pizza before and I feel like I work for Papa Murphy's or something, the way I talk it up. Even gave the sales pitch to the Comcast man who came while we were eating. He was enjoying the view, starting first on the top floor penthouse unit on the north end. I said it might be hard to go home again and Travis, the Comcast man, said, "If I had to choose between this view and my kids, I pick my kids..." Wow! That was a joy to hear, music to my ears. The penthouse unit had receptivity problems and was told to get an electrician to kick up her voltage a bit. I asked Travis why she needed an electrician for low-voltage work and he said electricians can do low-voltage, too. Betty and I both said that in 'our' business, it was done by two different contractors. We explained about being in the home building business and Travis said that for 17 years he was a concrete man, but now, he installs cable TV. Oh, this market!

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So, at some point during the night, the cable stations went snowy, I am not sure if that is permanent or not, but as of this moment, only the local stations are coming in. I do hope Justin can install those new gizmos for me sooner rather than later because I have had more than enough snow this year to suit me! I think one of my upstairs neighbors is getting some work done in their unit because it sounds like someone bouncing a superball or similar on a hardwood floor. Construction sound carries vertically in this building so we have few secrets if we are remodeling or anything.

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My bedroom is nice and shiny today as I attempted to get the dust under control yesterday. I just have way too much 'stuff' in this room, too many horizontal surfaces to collect papers, books, and dust! My friend, Linda J., has her 'headquarters' set up around her recliner chair in the family room with a pull-up table to work on. Her Bible and its study materials ever at hand, a magazine rack with table next to the chair, pens and pencils nearby, all set. I use an entire room for sleeping, TV viewing, 'working', and piling stuff. I hate going to the mailbox because there is more stuff in it to add to the collection. Well, now it is all dusted and will hopefully stay that way for the rest of the week! This part of the world is experiencing the yellow pollen dust that covers EVERYTHING, making everyone's car yellow. In the early part of the day I had wiped off my counters and dusted the stove, and by afternoon, all surfaces were again coated with yellow dust!

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When I got home from WI, my poinsettia had surrendered its leaves and such to the floor in my river room where they still are. I did pick up a handful of the crispy leaves and threw them out but am leaving the disposal of the plant and its residue for Justin to clean up. That is his job but now I have to wait my turn---again---while he helps his father get packed up. His deadline is fast approaching so now its hustle hustle hustle. I need some hustle over here, too, and it is my own fault for not being more adamant about his doing the cleaning. I do not mind dusting, sometimes, but he must do the vacuuming and heavy lifting.

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On Easter Sunday we are having guests here for dinner, a change in plans from our original ones of dining at The Club. I am so happy about that, because I feared I would regret not having a gathering here on this special day. The same day Justin asked me about it, I had written to Judy R. expressing the concern about not having people around my table, so it worked out wonderfully! While waiting for LeAnn yesterday I made out my menu/shopping list for Sunday so I am ready to go. And so excited. While this is a busy week as far as church goes, it is quiet as far as Bible studies go. We had none on Monday, no worship on Wednesday night, no Bible study on Thursday, but worship both Thursday and Friday nights. Nothing on Saturday but all morning Sunday will be Easter celebration and activities. And then the feast!

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Just hung up after a lengthy chat with Justin. He has class today so does not have to work. Probably a good thing because he mentioned his many aches and pains and blood from his working so hard recently. Apparently Justin got hit in the knee cap with the star from the top of his father's flag pole, not sure if that drew blood or not. It is a good thing Justin works out at the gym or he would never be able to handle this. Some of his friends have been helping him out which has really been a blessing for Justin, strength in numbers and young people to boot!

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Justin was reading to me the sales flyer from Publix which he looked up on-line. Potato rolls are on special but I do not want to buy those too far in advance because I want them fresh for our dinner. Nothing is better than a potato roll with Honey Baked Ham on it! Oooh, I am getting so excited about making the feast, believe it if you will. Nothing overly fancy, quick fix items, delicious just the same. Must order my ham before I forget and I have a coupon for it to boot!

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He is coming over tomorrow morning first thing to install my cable boxes for me, even though he wanted to walk me through the installation. Nope, I want him to do it. Friday he is coming to clean and put away my 'winter' stuff, like the wreath on the door and my snowman in the courtyard, holding a little evergreen tree, that I used at the cemetery over Christmas. Since it is soon predicted to be in the 80's around here, it might be time to put the snowman away! And clean up the poinsettia mess, too!