Random Thoughts. . .

And for those of you who were waiting for something profound or funny. . .too bad! You won't find it here! However, I will ramble on about various and sundry things that may or may not interest you. (You get what you pay for, you know, and this a free blog!)

I may try my breadmaker again, just for fun. I might try using a different cycle this time. Last time, I used the "wheat" cycle, but it's a pretty long one, so I may try using "white" or "rapid" just to see what happens. I guess I just have to prove that I am smarter than a bread machine or bread dough (please reserve your comments for when you have left this blog). I still think I'm going to keep using the Bosch, though, for the most part--I really love getting my hands in the dough, and I can make more than one loaf at a time.

Christina is getting closer to her performance in "Seussical Jr." at the elementary school. We are so lucky to have a very talented lady directing this production, with the assistance of other talented moms. She teaches acting classes at Rogers Memorial Theatre here in Centerville, and occasionally (now that she's married and has children) performs herself. She is running the whole thing in a very organized and professional manner, and Christina has been having a blast! She comes home full of energy and is so excited to be in this show!

Christina is a "Who Townsperson" and a "Snake Charmer--Circus Performer." They had picture day today, so we had to run to the school to do her hair in a "funky Who fashion." She looked so cute in her costume!! I thought they were having a pro come to do the pictures, so I left my camera home. Nope--it was a bunch of moms furiously snapping pictures and telling each other (nicely) to move out of the way. And I left mine home. Sheesh. Hopefully we'll get a photo or two of her before the production ends (they have to leave their costumes at the school, and they share them if they're double-cast).

Because of the size of the cafeteria/multi-purpose room, the tickets are very limited (the director gave each family a limit of 10 tickets total). The director put out sign-up sheets today, and they were supposed to be up until Thursday. The show "sold out" by 11:00 A.M.!! I had to sign up on the "waiting list" with other mothers that waited until the afternoon, imploring in bold letters, "WE DON'T HAVE ANY TICKETS YET!!" It was a little more than frustrating, especially when I saw that some family had signed up for 20 TICKETS!! (Ummm, that's more than 10, people. I too would love to invite everyone we know, but our multi-purpose room is too small and there are other people's kids in this play, too!) Ooops, I griped. Sorry! I'm hoping it will work out so at least Justin and I and the grandparents can go. I would also love to take Christopher and Emily, because I know how much they would love it, but we probably won't be able to. Ashley will see the play at school, so we don't need a ticket for her.

Jeremy is growing more every day, and he just turned five months old on March 8!! It's so hard to believe! He's going to be sitting up before long, and he absolutely loves his feet. He really likes to suck on his toes and play with his toys. He rolls back and forth and it kind of gets him moving in one direction or another sometimes, but usually around in a circle. He looks all around and even cranes his neck back sometimes, just to make sure he's not missing something. I'm just afraid I'm going to miss this precious time in his life altogether--it's going so fast!!

(P.S. Congratulations to Jeni on the birth of her daughter, Destiny Marie!! She was born March 10 at 12:13 A.M., and she is a darling little girl with tons of dark hair!)