She's a go with the flow kind of person, probably wouldn't even notice an extra person in the house.
Her college/military boys are always coming and going, extra people always in the house.
That's scary, worrisome nights hoping your house stays dry.
In the metro it's not usually a concern-- unless you live near the Mississippi River. There have been years of flooded basements for those living along the river, not a small amount.. but the type of flooding where they sandbagged the banks.
Since we live on a hill I did check on mudslide insurance, but it was $3,000 a month. Basically you can't buy mudslide insurance in the Pacific NW. Luckily the mudslides are few and far between. Plus we did a few things to our yard to help with the water. We made all of the yard sloping away from the house, created areas for the water to flow down into the creek, etc...So we've done all we can and hopefully it works.
Now mind you, this was after they had all eaten the lunches they brought!
oh wow... that's terrible! Gross too. 
E said he's avoided the break room at other schools-- too many teats and goodies brought in by staff and parents. Unreal amounts of sugary fatty snackage during the holidays.
Not sure if it's such a concern at his present school, not as much parent involvement in the school.. so less donations of junk food. Fine by me and hubby , less temptation.
I thought it was cool they gave turkeys to the families.. in exchange the parents had to fill out paperwork
More money for the school with all the lunch program forms completed!
Our drainfield is in our lower front yard and our well is in the back, so they are far apart. Plus the way the water drains down the hill, even if there was any sewage problem, then it would go the opposite way down the hill.
I SO hear you. I think my kids are still recovering from New Years. Alex wanted to stay up and see the fireworks, and ring in the new year.sorry that took so long... i remembered that i wanted dh to upload photos to the costco site (from his pc, mine is too slow), and then i realized it was way past time to get the boys to bed.
we've been staying up late and getting up late on break, but school starts monday. it ain't gonna be pretty monday morning at our house...
So we let the kids stay up until midnight. Of course this is the child that cant sleep past 7am.. So he was PLEASANT the next day. He NEEDS at least 10-12 hours of sleep. Otherwise he is a big ole cry baby. New Years was a rough day for us around here. We have a dental van that comes to the school twice a year for the kids. Alex goes.. He got a clean bill this year, but last year? Yikes. Im glad they saw him.That's great!
The dental mobiles here go around to areas where no dentist will accept state paid medical care (even MN Care which is a subsidized insurance.. you pay a premium based on sliding scale).
I understand dentists don't get paid much for Medical assistance/ MN care patients.. but still if you are in a rural area isn't it your professional duty to provide care to those in need?
Instead the state helps subsidize a dental mobile to provide care twice a year.
Taking a break-- see ya later!
Hope you guys are having a great New year so far.
Melody, I am so sorry for your loss.
Long time no see, lady. How are you?
He has lost a bunch of weight since then... Unfortunately... I found it. He is gaining a bit during this pregnancy though. I told him he doesnt have to keep up with me when it comes to eating. But he insists.
DH and the kidlets are getting ready for Anaheim 1 that starts at 7pm. Apparently this is a big deal, first supercross race of the season, and it's being shown on tv live.Oh, oh is that Megan's light I see glowing??
I would show you some photos of DH and I when we were younger...but sadly digital cameras were not in existence and the only personal computer around was the Commodore 64.
I just scanned the pic. in. I dont know why... but that feels like a lifetime ago. it was Sept of 02 by the way... 
