The Crock-pot Returns and Some Other Stuff

The All-Clad Deluxe Slow Cooker - I am happy to report that it was returned this morning in it's original condition and is on the pantry shelf, in the special spot.  I had a dream last night that it was returned scratched, with baked-on clam chowder.  Thank goodness it was only a dream.  The slow cooker is clean, shiny and has been well cared for.  Crisis averted.

Skiing/Boarding - Oldest Boy and Middle Boy had their final snowboard lesson on Saturday.  It was a beautiful day.  The sky was blue, the temperatures were pleasant and the snow was good.  The boys had a great time and I skied with several nice people and did not have a repeat of this day.  My Greek Moonshine supplier made good on his promise last week, so I was able to come home to a nip from the "NOT Water!" bottle.

Toddler Child - We haven't taken him to the mountains to ski or snowboard yet.  He's still in diapers [please don't judge] and we're not convinced that the money [which doesn't grow on trees at our house] and the stress involved are worth it.  He feels sad when he sees the "big boys" leave - regardless of the reason - and is thrilled when they return.

Toddler Child has an ear fetish.  He loves to touch ears.  He needs to touch ears.  Oldest Boy gets the award for offering his ear to Toddler Child the most.  Middle Boy finds it irritating and will do it occasionally if he can't take the persistent begging.  When we got home from the mountain on Saturday, Toddler Child was thrilled to see his brothers and have Oldest Boy's ear.

The Oscars - I didn't know they started at 6:30!  I know he's not popular with many people for many different reasons.  But, I dig Sean Penn.  I can't tell you precisely why.  He blows my skirt up in an unconventional way, kind of like Steve Martin, David Letterman, Owen Wilson, Liam Neeson and Daniel Craig.  Oh... Daniel Craig blows all of our skirts and kilts up in a conventional way.

The end.