Monday, September 15, 2008

Odds and ends

1.  You might wonder whether Matt contributes to our family blog.  Besides reading the posts and comments, he also fixes all the html problems I manage to create.  In addition, Matt will be responsible for any widgets you see in the future.  

2.  Because a friend recently told me that the following information made her feel better, I will share my secret with the world:  I bathe my children only on Wednesday and Saturdays.  

3.  I just saved 20 cents at the grocery store simply by bringing my own re-usable grocery bags.  Our local Smith's surprised me by applying their "bag refund" to my bill, at a rate of 5 cents per bag.  I had no idea that I had technically been paying for those plastic sacks, and I am glad to have the bonus pennies...in addition to the good, environmentally-responsible feelings, of course. 

4.  Yesterday, a woman had just sat down on the pew in front of us when Dallin tapped her shoulder and said, "You are in my way.  I cannot see Sister Trujillo." (He really loves his Primary teacher and wants to be sure she notices him.)  The woman kindly and laughingly scooted a few inches to give Dallin a better view.  

5.  I really need to make another batch of plum jam before the bucket of plums rots away in the refrigerator.  The result is always so gorgeous, gratifying, and of course delicious; I just need a little more get-up-and-go (or maybe a little less laundry) to start the process.

2 comments:

Christine said...

We have had to change bath days to Tue, Thur & Sat, but it used to be Wed & Sat. I can't even imagine doing baths nightly, I'd go crazy!

Brandon and Jen Jensen said...

Hmmmm...thanks for the Wed. and Sat. tip, I just may try it. That plum jam sounds really good!