Vacation Stuff

I am very much enjoying my vacation with Callum; one of the many benefits of being a teacher is the time off, and since Amanda is working a few days this week, I have Callum all to myself. Here is what we've done so far: Built towers with his new blocks (and then he knocked them down), Played with his "Little People," fit his squeaky birds into his squeaky birdhouse, sat in his new chair and read books like "The Wicked Big Toddlah," "Just WHAT is Christmas?" and "Moose on the Loose," and tinkled the ivories of Daddy's keyboard. We've been busy. Also, we've managed to squeeze in a few episodes of The Office, get some meat at Joseph's, buy a futon, and take some really good naps. As I write this, Kristin and Anthony are probably minutes away, on route to our house for New Years. I hate New Years. Always have. It sucks. Just saying.

Amanda's all time favorite movie is "White Christmas"--and I dont just mean its her favorite Christmas move....it is her favorite MOVIE movie. Period. I married into a "White Christmas" family, for better or for worse. The biggest plus to this, as far as I can see, is the constant presence on screen of Rosemary Clooney, in my opinion the most beautiful woman who ever lived. To me, she personifies true grace and elegance; she carried herself like a real "movie star," she could sing, and she was stunningly beautiful. I say WAS stunningly beautiful because this is what happened to her..... As you can see, she ate the "pretty" Rosemary Clooney several times over. Yes, I am well aware I am going to hell....but I'll be with all my friends......

Today I had a dentist appointment (no cavities, but my gum recession is so bad that they arent even going to polish anymore when I go to my appointments). By the way--did you know that there is a stark difference in usage between "anymore" as ONE word and "any more" as TWO words? If you are interested, as I am sure absolutely no one is, ask me and I will tell you. I live a very lonely life.....

Anyway, I had my dentist appointment at 1030 this morning, and its like going to parent teacher conferences, since I have had the kids of BOTH dentists, the hygienists, and secretaries. Its fun. Callum had another one of his college girlfriends over to babysit him....haha....this kid is a tru' playa'. Meryl, a recent graduate of WHS and current college student who is home on break, graciously came by to watch the little man while I was scraped and flossed. She's such a great kid, and Callum just loves her. She brought Callum an adorable little Polo shirt....he is quite the lady-killer. So that makes TWO college girlfriends for Callum....haha. I am really lucky to have taught some really wonderful young men and women. And I am even luckier at the way I get to keep in touch with them.....another perk of teaching.

More to come tomorrow......