Breathing a sigh of relief this morning. I fixed our internet and phone outages. My men will be very happy to learn this when they wake up.
Yesterday we headed to K-town to visit with DMIL. She spoiled us with quite a delicious feast, hot beef sandwiches, shrimp scampi, pizza, mojoes, french fries, spinach dip, and donuts for dessert.
Too full to move much, we watched several scary movies, some more cheesy, some more scary. Fear House- started out cheesy, but it didn't last. Plague Town- good scary potential, but it didn't deliver as promised. Our favorite- The Locals- more of a mystery that gets you thinking about what's going on.
We've been asked to host a few workshops again for our state's annual home schooling conference. I had a feeling we'd be invited back, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to do it again this year. The conference falls on our anniversary and who knows if we'll still be in unemployment survival mode?
We decided to plan on helping out, and I'm sure we'll find a way to make it all work. The conference is something we look forward to every year, and we enjoy being able to help the Wisconsin Parent's Association because they do so much to ensure Wisconsin keeps our great homeschooling law. Our family's admission fees will be waived for volunteering so its only our hotel cost, gas and food we have to come up with. It will be a fun weekend away.
Our workshops help other home schoolers meet each other and have fun at the conference. Last year we introduced an Apples To Apples game gathering and it went over very well. We're also bringing back Letterboxing. This year will be our 3rd year hosting this. We're worried we're running out of hiding spots, but we'll just have to get more creative with clues.
I'm really excited that WPA asked us to bring back the Artist Trading Card workshop. Last year they didn't request this one, and I had families stop me at the conference asking me why we didn't have one. Of course this means I have to get back to making ATCs, something I've really stopped doing. It will feel good to bring my artsy side back out. She's been hiding away for too long during all this stress.
Today I'm also planning to de-stress with a little domestic goodness. I started spring cleaning on Friday and I want to continue on that. Of course we'll watch the game tonight as well. We'll be rooting for the Saints.
I better get moving. I can hear my men folk starting to stir.
8 comments:
Ewww internet AND phone issues. Thankfully, you were able to resolve them.
Sounds like a lovely, comforting meal you had too. YUM!
I think it's a good thing about the WPA. I don't know about you, but I find that having something else to focus on, especially something creative definitely helps me deal with the stressful situations in life. Hugs!
Happy to hear that you got your issues resolved and are up and running again, the men will be happy about that. Sounds like a great time was had by all at your MIL. Enjoy your cleaning, I started doing a little yesterday but didn't get very far lol. Enjoy the game.
Hoping to make some jambalaya for the game later. Have a great night!
Great job on fixing your phone + internet.
Sounds like a nice visit with MIL. What are mojoes?
Conference sounds like fun. I've never been to one.
Have a great day!
A good start to your day, and it actually sounds like a nice way to spend your anniversary... not so romantic, but a good time, and worthwhile. Have a good rest of the day - we're cheering for the Saints, too.
Italian broasted potato wedges - Think of a quartered baked potato, with a light breading of delicious Italian seasons, deep fried- I think. I really don't know how they make them. To me, they taste like a baked potato with an outer thin layer of fried goodness. I don't think they are entirely deep fried. They must be baked first and then a quick deep fry to make that delicious golden light crust.
Mmmmm sounds yummy
Sounds like you are going to be regulars at the conference and I know you do a great job at the workshops. I would love to attend one of these but there are too many challenges for us. Sounds like the ATC may be a great way to relax and forget about your worries, if only for a few minutes
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