…was two days ago.
As is our custom, we had the tree decorated a couple weeks ago, and the kids found their presents under the tree in the morning. But since school days are busy, we waited until after dinner and homework to open them.
And the boys open a gift from Uncle John:
and then they use the gift!
Notice Lucky trying to figure out where his chess piece belongs!
Not the wet and cold type, but the warm and paper type.
Check out http://www.popularfront.com/snowdays/ and make some virtual snowflakes, and spread a little bit of winter cheer!
Chasing those clouds away. On my way, to where the air is sweet!
Today dawned bright and clear. It was warm outside. The birds and the animals rejoiced, and I sat inside wrapped up in blankets with a cold. And laryngitis…
Seems to have been the right decision, however, since I am getting more alert and feeling better by the hour. Thankfully, there was nothing that had to be done today — though there were several baking activities I had planned.
I managed to get some work done on the computer, and some surfing that I don’t normally get to do.
I miss watching Sesame Street when I was a child. Its focus back then was on creating a virtual safe space for children who might otherwise spend their entire days surrounded by fear and ugliness. Though meant for kids from the inner city, it helped me as well, teaching this military brat about friendships and basic social skills even as it reinforced the more academic subjects. The slow pace and repetition were not just good teaching strategy, they were comforting and familiar.
By the time my children were born, however, Sesame Street had gone to a more frenetic pace that not only annoyed me, but made my kids jittery. We didn’t watch more than a couple times.
Still, on days like today (when I have a voice), I can be heard singing the wonderful theme song I remember from 35 years ago.
UPDATE
3 December: It turns out to have been an allergic reaction, not a virus. I put the details at stidmama.blogspot.com
If it isn’t on the first page that comes up, select “allergy” from the list of labels in the sidebar.