Tough Decisions

Elena informed me of this dilemma she has been pondering for awhile (a bit prematurely, I might add):


"I can't decide where I want to go to college. I kind of want to go to Marshall so I will be close to you and Dad. But I would also like to go in the cities so I can go to the Mall of America whenever I want. This is a really tough decision..."

We hit a new milestone

The first snowman that Elena and her friend made without needing any help from Mom and Dad.

At least the thousands of locust tree pods littering our yard are good for something. If anyone needs hair for your snowman, you're free to pick some up at our place.

Overheard today in the back seat of the van

I had a hard time not laughing out loud during this conversation between Sam and his 5-year-old cousin while we were in the drive-thru getting lunch.


Jack: You know, I'm almost a vegetarian.


Sam: I am a vegetarian, but my parents make me eat meat....except ham. I like ham.


Jack: If I stop eating ham and hot dogs and chicken and fish, I will be a vegetarian.


Sam: I have to stop liking corn dogs and ham, but that's it. Then I will be a vegetarian.


Jack: So I just need to stop liking 4 things and you have to stop liking 2 things. Then we will be vegetarians. Oh! And brats, too. I love brats.


Sam: Oh yeah! But I mostly just like ham....I hope I stop liking that ham soon.....Actually, I think I've already stopped liking it.


Sam (about 30 seconds later as I hand him a ham and cheese sub): Thanks, Mom. I'm going to eat this whole thing!