Johnny Appleseed’s birthday

Today Neko's class celebrated Johnny Appleseed's birthday. It was over a week late due to the storms and no school, but I don't think Johnny would have minded.

It was super-fun to see her class in action. I'm glad her class has opportunities like this. Between drop-off, where Ellery and Shep make themselves at home on the couch and share their treasures with Heather, and these days when I get to visit, we feel right at home here. Lots of apple art and math and cooking was accomplished, and I'm tempted to buy this amazing apple peeling machine at Target just because it's so much fun.

Despite this fun visit, I'm kind of having a Debbie Downer day.

Maybe it was debate last night and Sarah Palin's positive reviews. Yes, she did better than expected, but seriously, she is completely unqualified to be second in command of THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. I fully admit that I am unqualified, as are 99.9% of the rest of the people in this nation. The woman utters a few folksy sayings and winks a few times, and that's supposed to make me feel confident she could have her hand on the big red button? I'm gonna need a Joe Six Pack just to make it throught the rest of the election.

Plus, I'm wearing my glasses because my eyes have been bothering me. I hate my glasses. They make me feel like I've got a big smear of something on my cheek that I can't wipe off.

And the house? That I had almost nearly clean yesterday at 2pm? It's a complete disaster again. I'm ready to throw in the towel and just give in to the clutter and mess. It sure would save me a lot of time.

Blahblahblah. I promise to be sunny and cheerful tommorow. As long as I'm wearing my contacts. (Cue Debbie Downer noise. Thank you, Tom, for the link.)