Sorry about not blogging much in the past week.  I really don't know what has kept me so busy.  We have soccer just about every night now and that keeps me hopping.  My head has been hurting a lot this week.  Those of you who live in the north understand what the change in season does to a body.  First of all, you wake up not having a clue which clothes to put on for the day.  You start out shivering but are sweating by lunch time.  Then you have the insect wars beginning.  Every bee, ladybug, and mosquito is looking for a last meal and a warm place to stay (aka your house).   Finally, and most disturbing, is the sinus headache from which, I think ,1 in every 3 persons in Ohio suffers.  Now, this data is based only on my observations and absolutely no scientific study.  Actually, now that I reflect a bit, the most disturbing part of autumn is the amount of sporting events that my men insist must be watched, heard, or read about because "this is an important game".  I could live my days blissfully unaware of football stats or pennant races, however, I live in a testosterone charged home. 

On a happy note - Jeff got through his oral defense for his Phd and has only some final steps to take before he gets his doctorate.  It was a rough day for him but he made it!  I am so happy for him, and for me.  This has been a long process.  For a long time now, I have had to do double duty with the boys so he could either go to classes and then later, research and write his dissertation.  Maybe someday he will be one of your child's professors.  He has so much insight into  the teaching process, creativity, and the normal development of esp boys.  I am forever asking him if such and such is 'normal'.  I keep telling him that he should start his own ques/ans blog for all of the hs moms out there.  Maybe when he has the degree in hand he will do just that.

If you have time, go check out sovalcal 's site.  She is hosting weblink Wednesday and there are some great websites out there!  I appreciate this service she is doing for us.  The boys and I have been enjoying http://www9.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/wildcamafrica/index.html , which we 'found' on someone's weblink Wednesday.  It gives live video from an Africa animal reserve!  It is really neat. 

I will try to be a better blogger this week - if the sinuses allow...

Anissa

Just so you know, I tried to add links and they won't work right - sorry.  I did everything that Tammy told me to do.  I am going to give up soon if I don't have some success here...