Better Grab a Book

So how was your lasagna?  Or did you enjoy some milk chocolate

yesterday?  I had a great big glass of chocolate milk.

And it was delicious.

My cupcakes turned out great!  I am so glad.

I made large ones and small ones, since I figure we can't be the

only parents around who feel that a whole cupcake for one child is too much.

But I don't mind giving them a mini cupcake all to themselves.

I promised some pictures, but Mr MPP took the cord to work this morning.

So you'll have to wait a little to see them.

But on to the new holidays.

Today is 

Paperback Book Day,

so grab a book and get reading.

I am currently reading two paperbacks, In Grandma's Attic, a children's book,

and The Red Badge of Courage.  It's my second attempt at Stephen Crane's civil war novel, 

and I must

say that I am enjoying it more this time around.

It's a short one, but I'm only reading a page or two at a time.

And tomorrow is 

Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day.

Do you know what some of these instruments are?

I am proud to say that I do.

Although, it probably doesn't hurt that I was a band geek for years and years

and years.

Did I mention that I was in the band from 6th grade until 12th grade?

I loved it, I'll admit it.

I learned to play the clarinet first.

Then switched to the alto sax, and then added

the bassoon to my repertoire.

One more thought - you might enjoy listening to some of these
uncommon instruments by finding a recording of Peter and the Wolf,
which is an excellent song by Sergei Prokofiev.
There is also a cartoon movie by Disney that shows the story, but just listening to it will
enable you to understand the story.

Sweet Tooth?

This Saturday is

National Milk Chocolate Day,

so grab a candy bar or your favorite form of chocolatey goodness and 

enjoy the celebration!

I will be eating mine in the form of chocolate frosting, 

since I volunteered to make some cupcakes

for the pioneer party this weekend.

And if you're looking for a dinner idea on Sunday,

maybe you could celebrate a holiday

with a festive dinner for 

Lasagna Day

or 

National Chicken Wing Day

Can't go wrong with either of those for dinner.

I am still working on a coming up with a theme design

for my cupcakes, but will post a picture

when I'm done.

Still Adjusting

It's sad to admit, but I can't do it all.  I haven't been doing very well with blogging since baby #3 joined our family in April.  But I think that I've finally adjusted well enough to having three kids underfoot all day and a large house to keep up with that I can get back to this blog.  Please bear with me.

Happy Pioneer Day!

We will be celebrating with our ward (church congregation) on Saturday.

Today also happens to be National Drive-Thru Day,

so hopefully you can take advantage of that.

I will have to talk to my husband about it before any plans are made in that regard.

Our choices are a little limited here, since we try to have the kids

eat at home most of the time, and there is a limited

number of places in our area that will still be fresh by the time we get home.

Which is also a good thing, since it keeps us from going through the drive-thru more often.

And heads up - National Chili Dog Day is Thursday, July 26.  Delicious!

This Week

Let's suffice it to say that everyone knows tomorrow is

Valentine's Day!

I hope you enjoy it.

There are also a bunch of other special holidays that day, such as

Library Lovers Day, Race Relations Day, & National Women's Heart Day.

Personally, I don't know why someone would choose to

do another holiday on one that's already so widely celebrated.

Is it just me?

Or do you think it's great to have 10 other holidays that are celebrated on Valentine's Day?

If Wednesday comes around and you don't feel like your kids have had enough sugar,

you can always celebrate

National Gum Drop Day!

And for those of you who don't feel like you get to make

your own choices much, OR if you

are ready to exert yourself a little more, you will really enjoy Friday.

It's

My Way Day.

That's right - do everything your own way - just be careful how you approach it,

or you may find yourself with every member of your family expecting

to do everything their own way...



This Weekend

There are some neat holidays this weekend.

Saturday is

National Shut-In Visitation Day.

So if you know someone who can't get out and about, feel free to celebrate

this holiday with a nice little visit.

I remember going to see my great-grandparents once when I was really little.  My great-grandma

was really sick and lived in a sort of crib in the living room of their house.

I'm sure it's a tough life to be unable to leave

the house, and I can't imagine anyone not enjoying a short visit.

And Sunday, just before Valentine's Day,

is

World Marriage Day.

So if you're lucky like me and married to your best friend, don't forget

to celebrate your marriage in some way.

I think that in our current situation that will come in the form of a love note

or a conversation about what a great guy he is.

And in the words of Frank Sinatra,

"Nice & easy does it every time."



February 7 & 9

It's an easy one tomorrow -

Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day!

Easy-peasy.

So get out there and start waving!

And if you're in need of some relaxing me-time, feel free to

Read in the Bathtub Day

this Thursday.

You should probably make sure that you use a real book, though, and not some

kind of e-reader.  Because if you let that slip, it just spells d-i-s-a-s-t-e-r!

February 1

Happy Robinson Crusoe Day!

In honor of this day, and since I just finished my last book,

I have downloaded the two Robinson Crusoe books by Daniel Defoe onto my Kindle.

Happy reading!