Good morning… and May the Fourth be with you! 😉 I think that Mr. 10’s pose here pretty much expresses how this week has unfolded. Is it just me, or does May always seem to get crazy as the end of the school year approaches and everything somehow has to cram into a few short weeks?
So: Let me try to emulate this feeling for you today by cramming the highlights of our week into one short post this morning.
Let’s start with the birds
In our last backyard chickens update I told you about how MashupDad picked up two new chicks… oh, just about a month ago now. The above picture demonstrates why you don’t impulse buy the adorable little baby chicks around Easter unless you’re prepared to start raising backyard chickens — because in just one short month Peepers and Winky here have turned into these gangly awkward teenagers!
We still have them separated from the full-grown chickens, but they’re getting there. They won’t start laying for a few more months, though. (Read more on our ongoing backyard chickens adventures here.)
Life is like a box of… bees?
MashupDad also installed a box of bees in this year’s new observation hive. Think of this one as kind of an ant farm for bees, where we’ll be able to see their activity and how they build out comb etc. He is going to write up more about how this works, so I’ll post some “after” photos of the hive full of bees another day; It’s pretty cool.
Did the bees leave you all fidgety?
Here’s a bonus video in case your kids (or, OK, you…) are also obsessed with fidget spinners…
Mr. 10’s busy (as a bee) week
We just got this year’s tae kwon do photos back, and yes: He really is that flexible! This week has also included a beginning band concert, an open house at school, and a tae kwon do camp coming up this weekend.
High School Guy’s busy (as a bee) week
So yesterday High School Guy received his acceptance letter to IMSA! Which means that in a few short months he’ll be living in Aurora most of the time. Yikes, but… WOW. We’re very proud of him. 🙂 Meanwhile, his math team from his current high school is headed out to compete at state this weekend.
Bad Kitty Lucy’s busy (as a bee) week, plus: Dishwasher Madness
Our dishwasher broke a while back, but I guess I can’t blame the Notorious BKL for that (although I’d really, really like to…). We finally bit the bullet and ordered a new one, which was supposed to be delivered Tuesday between 10AM and 2PM. So I sit home waiting. And sit. And sit. And… They show up at… 3:15 with no call and no apology, opine that the new dishwasher wouldn’t fit in the space because of an electrical box in the way behind the old one, and leave with it still on their truck.
Long story short: The multi-talented MashupDad moved the electrical box and is working from home today to be here for the re-delivery attempt. Which was supposed to be between 10AM and 2PM. And… they showed up at 9:20AM and just finished with the installation as I type. (That’s about right, lol.) And BKL spent some time locked away this morning because she’s inclined to be… helpful.
And an update: The installers left the new dishwasher running on a test cycle when they left. After 90 minutes it stopped running and started beeping and flashing an error message, the bottom is full of water, and something leaked under the sink. This seems about right! ugh.
And another update. We called, they came back, took about 30 seconds to switch some hookup, and now it’s running through another wash cycle. Wish us luck!Â
Oh, I also had to clear out under the kitchen sink for this little project. How on earth did I have all of this stuff packed in there (plus three rolls of paper towels, not pictured)?! I also don’t remember ever buying these Mr. Clean reusable wipes and have no idea how old they are, but am kind of excited to have found them after reading the reviews.
I’m sure there’s much more to our mad, mad week —  but I’ll just leave you this morning with this parting photo of a boy and his cat. (Because I have to go buy birthday gifts to start preparing for next week’s madness, which will range from a roller skating party to an orchestra concert!)
So… How’s your week going? 🙂
jane says
Wow! Congratulations to High School Guy and Mr. 10!
Can’t wait to see the bee demonstration, as well. 🙂
Mandy says
It’s great that you have a diary here on the web to remind you of how interesting your life is! Congratulations to High School Guy on a major achievement in his life. Even though I don’t know you, I appreciate all of your pictures and posts through the years. It’s been fun watching the kids grow up, the animal antics, and farming tips too! Who knew where coupons would lead?
Cheryl says
Congrats to High School Guy! What a great achievement!
Denise says
I grew up with Handi-Wipes and absolutely love the Mr Clean wipes. They’re great.
Congratulations to Mr 10 and HSGuy!
Gina says
Congratulations to Mr. 10 and High school guy! My son went to IMSA and loved It! The bonds the kids will make there will last a life time.
Chris says
My kids are almost the same age as yours and life is crazy right now! Between now and Mother’s Day: Niece’s First Communion, my daughter’s confirmation, her 8th grade choir performance, 8th grade school dance, her tryout for McHenry Youth Orchestra, and I am going to see Rent with my husband. Not to mention a soccer practice, violin and guitar lessons, and soccer game. I am already exhausted!!
christine says
Great form Mr. 10 and Congrats HS guy. all i can say is, ” Is it Friday yet?”
Melanie M says
Congrats to both of your guys! Also, bee sound gave me the creepy crawlies.
Mary Lou says
Here is a tip for you but of course you may already know this – as far as all the “stuff” under your sink – I love using baskets for my under the counter items. They keep everything organized and very easy to remove if I need to clean or reorganize.
rachel says
Thanks! I have a couple of buckets/boxes under there but because of the way the garbage disposal and pipes are it’s really hard to fit good storage solutions around them.
Carol says
Congratulations to both of your boys! I have heard wonderful things about IMSA from coworkers and their children loved it. So happy for your family!
Kim says
Congrats to HS guy! My next door neighbor will be his classmate!