I thought I was buying 5 bananas, but it was really 5 BUNCHES of bananas, so now I have 15 pounds of bananas, and 3 of my neighbors will now get one bunch of free bananas. There’s a story math problem in there, but I’m allergic to math. I give you the right to use my lack of attention to detail while using Instacart for your math lessons.
When I was little, I would get so mad if anyone called me cute.
“I’m not cute!” I would say. “I’m pretty!”
This kid gets it. I feel seen.
It also reminded me of a poem my mother had me and my siblings memorize when we were kids. So I share it with you. It’s nice to be pretty, but it’s more pretty to be nice!
I love it when I get to stay at unique B&Bs when traveling. They are so cozy and charming, with just the right amount of hauntedness. The door opened on its own when I unlocked it. Very hospitable ghosts.
Scott said if anyone asks who his favorite author is, he will say Dav Pilkey with a totally straight face, no hesitation. It’s a joy to listen to their laughter. @dav_pilkey
I really want a fireplace, but I can’t have one, so I buy lots of candles. If my next post is a pic of my house ablaze, just know it was in the pursuit of joy.
Breaking: I figured out how to like winter. #islandparkidaho #twotop
My sister had this mug made for me! Aaaaahhh! I love it so much!!!
Happy February, when Chicago thinks it’s Antarctica. Moderately crazy people still run outside, and the totally insane still swim. (Seriously, I see them. It’s mind-boggling.)
3 days until I visit my nephews’ school in Utah! They have gone above and beyond with their reading, activities, and decorations. My sister has been running herself ragged to make it a special day for everyone, bless her. I really need to bring my A-game, and I wish I still had pink hair so I could match the photo they used! #schoolvisit #authorvisit #middlegradebooks
It’s 15 degrees outside but we’re desperate for sun.