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For today, August 2nd, 2010

Outside my window… overcast but the sun appears to getting the upper hand.  It is Germany and this battle is waged more or less daily.

I am wearing… note to self, go buy yourself some new workout clothes so you don't have to tell them you are in the same grey pants again Kim….  I won't leave the house this way I promise but I have not worked out since the movers came and am feeling it. 

I am hearing… little boys waking up and noticing the toy I unearthed from a box this am.  Aidan nearby in the kitchen trying to decipher the pancake mix directions.  And Tess wandering in saying, "Mama," more like a statement than a request.  Abbie follows with the same declaration. Mama? Check.  Therefore we conclude that the universe is still spinning in its proper rotation.  We may carry on with our day. 

From the kitchen… Moira made Alannah a fondant cake for her party Friday.  Huge cake.  All day project.  The Cake Boss, I am not.  It is really impressive what a 13yo can do however. 

I am creating… got most of the art up on the main floor and hung curtains.  

From the learning rooms… curriculum planning.  We are so ready to be back to school.  Ok, those of us younger than 13 and older than 16 anyway! 

Pondering these words…

"I don't want to make any mistakes, Gerry.

Well, you are in the wrong species, luv,

be a duck."

said with the perfect Irish accent – you know like "be a dook" (rhymes with book)  which has some kind of freaky, hypnotic, Pied Piper effect on the women in this family.  Must be genetic!  Must. go. to. Ireland. 

From last night's movie PS I Love You.  I cried through the ENTIRE movie.  I took a break to take dh's call then resumed weeping right where I left off.  I so don't like making mistakes.  I so make them. I am so trying to relax and embrace change.

a few plans for the rest of the week… park day and unpacking boxes which seem to have vomited volumes of craft supplies in my basement. 

From my picture journal:

 (new living room)