It's a full body of the grim reaper with the sickle over his head, which has a hood on it. (If I have to explain it, it clearly means it is not a success!)
Here is the long view of the fireplace.
Since I had the camera out, I set it up on the tripod and took pictures of Katie and I. (And yes I have ponytails in my hair. It is my new favorite way to keep my hair out of my face and off my neck.) I used the timer on my camera and it wasn't long before Katie was the one pushing the button and racing back to be in the picture. It was nice to have her do the leg work!
A few days ago I purchased an All-Clad MC2 3-quart, stainless steel, saute pan from Ebay. I have been looking for new cookware for some time now and finally decided on All-Clad. Previously, I was leaning towards Calphalon, but I learned that 99% of Calphalon's cookware pieces are made in China. They used to be made here, but like so many companies they have outsourced the manufacturing. I am sure people in this country lost their jobs. The fact that All-Clad is made in the USA is what tipped my scales in favor of All-Clad. All-Clad is rather expensive, but it has a lifetime guarantee. I have owned four different "good" cookware sets in my lifetime and have worn all of them out--well, except the set that burned in the apartment building fire. I wanted to buy cookware that would last and perhaps one that I could pass on to Katie. I opted not to buy a set, but to buy piece by piece. Most of the sets have at least one pan that I will not use. Anyway, the saute pan arrived today and I am very pleased with my purchase. The down side is that I have to wait for Rick to come home to use it. (I don't cook large meals when Rick is away.)
Today was our Kindermusik class. Katie got to wear her Tinkerbell costume to class. She spent a fair amount of time checking herself out in the floor-to-ceiling mirrored wall. She loved seeing the wings on her back. When it was time to cool down and relax, which usually consists of soothing music and rocking your child in your lap, Katie opted to gracefully flutter around the room like a butterfly. The teacher commented that Katie was "flying" beautifully to the music.
This afternoon Katie and I went outside to get the garbage toter from the curb. It was then that I noticed that our gazing globe fell off of its pedestal and broke. I am heart-broken, as I am sure Rick will be when he reads this. The globe has been blown off the pedestal numerous times, but never broke. What I can't figure out is that it hasn't been that windy at Corinth West. But don't fret, dear readers, true to form Rick has a back-up gazing globe in the Quonset Hut.
This morning Katie was telling me how when she had the stomach flu she had thrown up in her potty chair. She stated that Daddy cleaned it out for her. Then she said, "Daddy takes care of us." I am so grateful that Katie recognizes Rick's hard work. Also today we were looking at the Wall Of Shame (this is a section of the wall in the hallway that we have a floor-to-ceiling, photo collage.) She pointed to our first family picture, which was taken shortly after she was born and told me, "Daddy rocked me and rocked me and rocked me.", which Rick used to do when she was small. I truly believe that she was remembering when she was an itty-bitty. Another conversation we had was in regard to my mammogram tomorrow. I informed Katie what tomorrow's schedule entailed. I told her that I had a doctor's appointment and she responded with, "I don't want to get a shot." I assured her that she would not and it was I who was seeing the doctor. Then out of the blue, she got all excited and said, "Remember when the doctor cut me out of your belly?!!" I told her I did remember because it was one of the best days of my life. She went on to inform me, "I didn't come out of your (pause) (pause) (pause)...." she pointed between her legs, "....your butt." I told her that no baby comes out of their mommy's butt, but out of her vagina. Now I know some people may think Katie's too young to be learning this type of stuff, but I firmly believe in being honest with her about from where babies come. At her age, I don't volunteer the information, but will answer her honestly when she asks. I am sure the next question will be, "How did I get in there?" Don't fret, I already have my response planned out.
That's about it for now. After a lot of thought, I have decided to start a small business. Stay tuned for the details and my website's URL. (Nothing like keeping you all hanging!!)
P.S. On the fence about whether I like the new HTML post editor in blog spot. It does make pictures easier to upload, but I cannot find spell check.
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