Monica Kochelee

Another birthday! So soon? We just celebrated one!

Oh yes, my oldest son is turning 26 today! We are glad he is here at home while finishing up his post graduate work, and we’ll have a special dinner with cake when he gets back from class tonight.

Happy Birthday to my #1 Son!

Hubby has to be out late tonight, so it’s just me and the dogs to cuddle up on the couch and watch a movie. Of course, it’s going to be a chick flick.

I am thinking about watching an oldie but goodie. We picked up a handful of DVDs from the bargain bin at Wal-Mart and I haven’t had the chance to sit down and watch any of them yet. We bought Cocoon and Steel Magnolias and a couple spy things for DH.

The ones I like are the kind of movie that puts DH right to sleep, so tonight is a good time to watch one of them. Hard to choose . . .

First of all, I am not old enough to have two sons in their 20’s. Well maybe physically I am, but mentally, NO! I am NOT ready to be a Grandma yet. I may be semi-retired, but I’m young at heart!

So after that little disclaimer above, I want to take this moment to wish my youngest son a very happy birthday. He’s off at college, but I’m sure he will be out celebrating with his friends tonight. Be safe, dear son, but have lots of fun! I love you lots!

Well, I guess spring is here, whether the groundhog said it would be here or not!  The roads are littered with dead skunks, having just come out of hibernation.  Poor little critters are out looking for some food, minding their own business and whammo!  I guess they think that just because they smell so bad that they are invincible!

I read the online papers in various cities every morning while I sip my cup of tea and try to wake up. It is the best part of the day for me - I’m up first and the house is quiet for about 30 minutes, so I can click through a dozen sites without any interrutions or distractions.

I read these newspapers every morning and have them bookmarked:

• The Washington Post
• The San Francisco Chronicle
• The Chicago Tribune
• The New York Times