On Friday, my girls are going in for their shot updates. Blech. I hate, hate, hate taking them to get shots. I think they are slightly behind on them, so it's time to get them done. Any ideas for making it better for them? They are five and ten years old.

DohDohBird

I home school.

I use a curriculum most of the time, but I also stray from it and do the occasional unit study or unschooling.

In January, we are going to study horses and honey, and are also going to make and learn about:

• play dough
• bath bombs
• bath coloring
• silly putty and ooblek
• soap

...because...

DohDohBird

I don't set new year's resolutions, but I do set goals for me to accomplish between Christmases. Same thing, but without the new year's pressure.

Here are mine for this year...

1. Read 100 books. This is not mission impossible for me.

2. Work up to exercising 5 days per week, taking weekends off.
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DohDohBird

I love my presents. I got much more than I thought I might get.

From my mother, I got the ice cream maker attachment for my KitchenAid mixer, slipper socks, a mini whisk, a Christmas ornament, and a bath set (Sleep) from Bath and Body Works (I never shop there, too expensive for me!).

My sister bought me body creme from...

DohDohBird

Today, we're having our little family Christmas dinner. On the menu:

Small turkey stuffed with bread stuffing
Small ham with cloves and pineapples
Cornbread dressing
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Seasoned Mashed Potaotes
Green Beans
Corn
Cranberry Sauce
Yeast Bread
Pie
Wassail...

DohDohBird