Just random stuff on a Thursday

The election is over, and that's good. We have rabbit ears on our tv, no cable. Some of our stations are from Louisville, KY and some are Indianapolis, IN. So we've been "treated" to a double dose of political ads as both areas have some hotly contested races. With a sigh of relief, those are now done . . . . . till next time!

Gee, the house got cluttered up fast. I've got sewing stuff all over the dining room table. It happens like that each month on Quilt guild day. I come home all energized after seeing what everyone else is working on, and I just want to piece like crazy. So, I drag a bunch of fabric out, make a big mess, and accomplish very little. By bedtime, I'm just tired and worn out. You think I'd learn ;0)

Work has been easy this week. I was here on Tuesday, off on Wednesday for quilt guild, here today, and I'll be off tomorrow for a funeral out of town. All I have to do is get the bulletin done and I'm good to go for the week - woo hoo. (so WHY am I here posting? um, I plead guilty to procrastination!)

Today I go to Max's school conferences. I expect them to go like this:

me: Hi Mr./Ms. teacher. I'm Max's mom. I know he is not doing his best work. I want you to know that we are involved and trying to get him to do and turn in his homework. Humble goals, we know, but harder than you might think to achieve.

teacher: That Max is so smart. If he'd only turn in his homework he'd have great grades.

me: Tim & I agree. We have been working on this issue for several years with Max, and we are open to any ideas you might have.

teacher: Have you tried ________ (fill in the blank)

me: Why yes, we have done that, it didn't work.

Repeat last two exchanges as needed until teacher runs out of ideas. Then add a few that we have tried and teacher didn't think of.

teacher: It's frustrating, because he's a great kid.

me: we agree *sigh loudly*

Ah, the teenage years. . . . such fun (insert sarcasm here!)