Packing a Suitcase is a Science!

My son began packing for his field trip--at first he just threw things in haphazardly and ended up with a big mess! Then he realized that he couldn't fit everything in the suitcase--messy packing takes up a lot of space! It reminded me of those commercials about shrink wrapping everything and fitting a lot of things in a small space. Some people can really pack well, and others, including myself, are just not very good at it. He took everything out and started over--it took him a while to get everything in, then he thought of more things he needed. He stopped for the day and spent some time the next day repacking everything again. Packing well really is a scientific endeavor!

She Found Her Glasses!

My daughter cleaned her room and found her glasses! They were in a place that she must have missed when she looked earlier. I am just glad that she found them! She doesn't wear them constantly, but they do help her to see the board at school. Hooray for found items that you thought were lost and gone forever! :)

Go To The Head Of The Class

My son and daughter often tease me about how much I enjoy reading and writing, but I think some of that has rubbed off onto them. They both completed written assignments recently, and both were chosen to enter their work in a contest. Their teachers wanted them to read excerpts from their writing--they really impressed their teachers! I am very proud of them! :)

Princess Diana

My daughter watched a documentary about Princess Diana the other day. It was interesting to see her reaction. My daughter was born in 1994, and Diana died in 1997--Diana lived way before her time. But once she saw the beautiful wedding, and then saw the awful car accident, she was really touched by it all. She said a few things that gave me a new perspective. About the wedding--a true fairytale production, even though they didn't live happily ever after. And about her death--photographers just wouldn't leave her alone and they followed her everywhere--they are the reason she died. What a wonderful person Diana was--and how very sad that her life ended way too soon.

Guitar Picks and Supplies

I took my son to a music store so he could buy some supplies for his new bass guitar. He bought a guitar stand, a cord connection, and some guitar picks. I was amazed at how many choices there are when buying guitar picks! Different colors, different sizes, different styles--the sky is the limit! He chose a few interesting ones and then checked out with his purchases. When we returned home, he tried his guitar with the new supplies. He is REALLY into music! I wonder if he will one day make a living in the music industry--there are many different areas he could focus on. I hope he at least keeps active in music as a hobby--he really is quite talented! My son, the musician--and my daughter, the artist--well, they may be starving artists for a while, but if they are following their dreams and living on their own, I will be happy and proud! :)

Ordering From The Kids Menu--Shh!

My daughter didn't really see anything she liked on the menu at Ruby Tuesday, so we asked for a kid's menu just to see what they had. She found a simple and cheap basic meal, but she was embarrassed about ordering from the kid's menu! She asked them to bring her food on a plate, not in a basket. She didn't want anyone to know that she ordered from the kid's menu! She was especially concerned about any cute boys thinking she was "lame"! All in all, she enjoyed her meal--not the best, but okay. Now we know what their new menu is like--we're not likely to return anytime soon. My 13 year old daughter doesn't like to appear immature, and ordering from the kid's menu is usually a big no-no--the fact that there wasn't anything on the adult menu that she wanted shows us that Ruby Tuesday has changed for the worse in our opinion. Sorry--that's just our 2 cents!

Ruby Tuesday

We hadn't been to Ruby Tuesday in a long time, so we decided to have dinner there last weekend. This chain has changed a lot over the years. They still have a really good salad bar, but it seems that their menu is completely different now. And we REALLY miss the bread they used to serve with their meals--it was a unique recipe and we haven't seen anything like it since. Still, the food was pretty good--but it seems that the prices went up quite a bit, too. My final opinion--I think it was better BEFORE the changes. My teens found something they liked--they especially liked the cheese sticks for an appetizer. But I think they were kind of disappointed in the overall dining experience. We used to eat at Ruby Tuesday and Applebee's a lot, but now I think we all would choose Applebee's hands down! I think they have made some changes, too--but we have found some really good things on their menu lately. Sorry, Ruby Tuesday--we don't like the changes! We miss "the way it was"!