Musings from a middle school reading specialist. I encourage my students to read, talk, write, and have fun!
I parent two amazing young-adult daughters with my husband of 30+ years.

March 30, 2013

Saturday by the numbers SOLC #30

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Saturday by the numbers...

20 people at brunch tomorrow
2 cakes baked
21 eggs colored
1 counter covered with flour
4 loads of laundry
1 helpful yet messy daughter
1 more trip to Target for 4 missing items
41 plastic eggs retrieved from the basement
2 Easter baskets prepared, but not hidden
6 bottles of bubbles ready to be enjoyed by kids
1 bag of jelly beans opened too early
2 handfuls of jelly beans consumed
2 egg casseroles still need to be made
4 dozen pierogis wait in the freezer
Yet...
10 purple toenails on 
       2 bare feet propped up on an outdoor ottoman in
            58 degree weather under
                  1 shining sun on
                       1 comfy couch... Resting until Round
2 of cooking and preparing for
20 people
Begins again

9 comments:

  1. Sounds like you deserve to sit with the sun shining on you! Have a wonderful Easter brunch!
    Catherine

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  2. I love the numbers post! I've tried...I can't seem to write by the numbers. Enjoy your break with your feet up!

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  3. I would love to try the numbers. Maybe another day. Twomorrow?

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  4. I think you have crunched the numbers and have come up with a winning combination. Glad you got to rest a little in the warm sunshine. Have a great Easter!

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  5. Today was really busy. Hopefully tomorrow is more relaxing!

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  6. 10 purple toenails were a surprising entry to the list! Fun! A busy day preparing, hope tomorrow will be a wonderful day to enjoy.

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  7. Have a wonderful brunch. I like the image of 10 purple toes drying in the sun.

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  8. Wow Chris you have been very busy but sounds like it will be fun with family and friends..enjoy the last couple of days!

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  9. Phew! I was tired just reading your numbers. And really glad when we got to the part where you got to sit with your feet up and rest a little. Hope you have a blessed Easter!

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