Sweeney What?

Went to see Sweeney Todd last night. Talk about bizarre shows. I wasn't feeling great and couldn't stop coughing, so I left after Act I as did Mom and Dad. Since I was looking forward to the play, I was disappointed that it wasn't what I hoped it would be. Oh well, they can't all be winners.
Joey spent the night last night with Aunt Cindy. In addition to the play, I had conferences AND Greg is out of town. Joey was fine with an over-nighter; it's his mother who has trouble with the concept. Especially since I am snowed in right now and can't go get him! My four wheel drive will be put to work soon-I want my kid!

Loved the Spiderwick movie. I wouldn't recommend it for kids under 10-it's pretty scary with the goblins attacking and Mulgarath changing forms-but it is very engaging. You also don't need to have read the books either, since the film version was only loosely related. Joey was frightened at times, but he was a real trouper and dealt very well with the scary bits. Usually I don't worry about PG movies, but maybe this one was rated incorrectly...

Building Our Dream Home

I'm finally in recovery mode from whatever the bug is that is going around. Lucky me, it's tax time! Greg and I are also trying to get things in gear for getting our house on the market and building a new one. Greg's uncle is designing the house. He has put a lot of work into planning our dream house. It's really amazing to see all of our must-haves put onto paper. Ed is doing a phenomenal job!
In the meantime, I'm working on the financial aspects. Filling out paperwork is not much fun-especially when it's loan applications. Margaret at the bank and my dad have been very helpful for which I am grateful.
This afternoon Joey and I plan to join some of my students at the movies. In class we've been reading The Spiderwick Chronicles which was made into a movie that came out yesterday. Joey is a little nervous about seeing a movie with the bigger kids, but since some of his classmates have siblings in my class, I'm sure there will be a few first graders around too.
I can't wait to see Sweeney Todd at the Aronoff next week. As part of my birthday present, my parents got tickets for that show as well as Wicked. If you've been reading this, you know that I LOVED Wicked, and I'm sure that ST can't compare in the sparkly department, but perhaps it will be my favorite macabre play. Who cares? It will be great anyway!

Catching Up

A friend recently reminded me that I have not posted recently which is very unlike me. I have been sick for the past week, so haven't had anything to share. Luckily, Joey and Greg have stayed well so far.
In other family news, Grams had a birthday on February 4. Grandmother fell and cut her leg, but it is not healing quickly at all. Grandma Janet had back surgery and seems to be recovering nicely which is a relief for everyone.
How about all that happy news?!?

Not Everyone Can Travel by Bubble

Wicked is AWESOME! I was lucky enough to get a ticket to see Wicked from my parents for my birthday-I am so glad! After reading Gregory Maguire's book, I wasn't sure how I'd like it-his stuff is tough to read. I borrowed the musical cd and really liked the tunes, especially "Popular", but the cd still doesn't give you enough information about how the book has been transformed into a musical. While the plot was changed a bit (a lot) and there is a happy ending, I liked the musical much better than the book. Elphaba had an amazing voice and Glinda really hammed it up. Glinda's character is my favorite in the play just because it seems like such a joyful, fun part. I have really liked the shows I've seen in the past (Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chicago, Peter Pan, Lion King). With the exception of Cats, each is my favorite for a different reason. In Wicked, I loved the music, the story of friendship, but most of all, the glitter, sparkles, and Glinda's gowns! Thanks Mom and Dad!

Election Survey

This is a survey that matches your stance on certain issues with the claims of the candidates in order to match you up with the perfect candidate. What it did for me is show me how much I need to learn about the issues. Try it and see!
http://www.votehelp.org/

Getting Old

On our way to school today, my son complained that he was getting old and forgetful. After I stopped laughing, I said,"But you're six, how is that old?" Joey's reply? "Mom, when I was five I remembered everything."

Okay, I'm 37

Birthday over, age accepted:)