Having a science degree from UC Davis I thought it might be useful to do a scientific experiment to try to determine when and where the pineapple cans disappear. So, I bought several cans and placed them in different spots. Some in obvious locations, others in deceptive locations, and then some with the
cleaning supplies. So far it is too soon to determine the extent of the process. All information will have to be input into a database which will come up with the scientific determination and hopefully place the blame on my son. At this time I do not plan to use the pineapple stains on his white tee-shirt, because I believe that info is not sustaining.
Next week I hope to have a finalized report.
Jun 28 - Jul 4
To get away from the home where the kitchen remodel is occurring, we decided to get far away and go to Santa Cruz. And of course, if you go to Santa Cruz you have to go to the Boardwalk. It is our routine to take the kids but we know that they won’t go on scary rides like the big roller coaster because they are terrified of them. As such our routine is very organized and efficient. Here is where things go bad. The kids invite a friend. The new kid wants to go on ALL the rides. The new kid talks the kids into going on all the rides. Now I have to go on all the rides. I am old and feeble and more terrified than they are. In the past, the kids would stand in line, and when they finally get to the ride and see what it is they take off and run, but now they have promised their friend they would go. So we get on the Giant Dipper and I realize that their screams are out screamed by my screams.
Jun 14 - 20
When remodeling, always keep in mind the story of “ If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”. The story goes on that he will then want a glass of milk, then he will want to watch tv and so on and so on. So, if you want to replace your old built-in microwave ( that was melted by my son) you are going to want to go ahead and install new cabinets. If you want new cabinets you are going to want to change the countertops to granite. If you put in granite you need to put in a new sink which means you might as well put in a new backsplash. Now that you have replaced the countertops you might as well put in new flooring. If you need to put in new flooring you need to go ahead and paint as well. If you are painting you might as well replace all the lighting. Ok, you have done most of the kitchen do you redo the laundry room as well to match?
This is why I don’t give mice anything.
This week I am going to send out a survey for parents of adult special needs kids. My wife and a friend have put together this survey with the goal of giving us insight as to what to do when our kids transition into adulthood( something I personally have never been able to do). If you know someone you could pass it on to that would be great. Understand, that when you see this survey, that my wife is much more intelligent than I (please don't tell her this) and so the wording will be much more eloquent than mine. Please don’t expect this level of eloquence in the future.
Jun 7 - 13
We are in the middle of a kitchen remodel at home, and of course, things are never what they appear. Once we pulled the existing cabinets we found dry rot in the flooring and so things are going to take a couple more years than we planned.
In the meantime, after everyone goes to sleep at my house, I have been sneaking out to Taylors for a late-night treat, and then in the morning before anyone gets up I sneak over to Country Waffles or FlapJacks for an early morning breakfast. The only problem is I have forgotten all my alarm codes and so I end up treating and feeding all the dispatched police. Fortunately, they believe me when I say I am the owner, so I haven’t had one of those cellblock treats yet.