I heard this story the first time when we lived in Portland, Oregon.  Then, when we lived less than 20 miles from where it happened, I heard about it again.  I can just imagine how this happened…

Everyone is meeting one night trying to figure out what to do.  One jokester says “we could blow it up!” and everyone laughs.  But several hours later it is no longer funny – it seems the best way to take care of the problem.

Now, whenever someone says to me, “Let’s just brainstorm…there are no bad ideas.”  My mind says, “Oh yeah, that’s how you end up covered in whale blubber!”

Enjoy!!

found this on Julie’s blog…looked like fun!

What time do you usually wake up?

About 6:30 – I’m letting JGirl be my alarm clock – but if I can wake up even 10 mins before her I savor that time!

What’s the first thing you do?

Find out if Eric has made any coffee!

Breakfast?

I make sure the boys all eat – feed JGirl  -and then sort of remember me a bit later (9ish).  But I try to have something with protein in the morning – otherwise I’m hungry all day.

Do you go to work/school?

I’m at home, but I’m working and teaching the boys.  Sometimes I fantasize about getting dressed and going to an office.  But I don’t want to miss a single moment of my kids lives.

Do you like it?

Yes

If you stay at home, what do you do all day?

What don’t I do!  Work, homeschool, laundry, housecleaning, knitting, scrapbooking, cooking, etc.

When is lunch and what you eatin’?

Noonish – I usually don’t.

Dinner: When and what?

6ish – I try to make balanced meals.  I get in ruts very easily! When it’s hot out (like lately) I find it hard to put meals together.

What do you do to unwind?

Knit or read

What’s your favorite part of the day?

In the morning when everyone else is asleep.

Who’s your favorite person to interact with?

Eric and the kids

When is bedtime?

as soon as possible – an average night is 9pm, a late night is 11pm.  I like to read in bed for at least another hour.

Who’s bedtime with?

Just me – Eric comes to bed much later.  (what a silly question!)