02-28-11

Xander was the only Fischer that didn’t have a meeting tonight. Bruce had his Longview Housing Authority meeting, I had the Highlands Neighborhood Association meeting, and Anastasia had a meeting with the Parks Department to review grant requests.

I have plans all night this week. It’s a week to get through rather than a week to make progress on my goals. Many weeks are like that. Maybe Xander is the smart one, lounging on the couch in his PJs…

02-27-11

Today brought church, weekend chores, and a funeral. Another week and another month are coming to a close. Today is a pause before things get hectic again.

We went to KFC for dinner, an old stomping ground we have not visited lately. I took a break from striving to be vegan to enjoy the artery clogging $4 chicken fried steak meal. Amy and Bradley joined us for the afternoon and for our fine dining experience. Look closely – I’m in the photo too!

02-26-11

Tonight Anastasia went to the movies with Bradley’s family, and Xander, Bruce and I hosted Family Game Night at the Highlands Community Center. I played a few rounds of Cadoo, spoons, and Ultimate Outburst. Good turn out, good food (I baked cookies most of the day, including Peppermint Moon Pies) and good laughs.

“It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.”-- Tom Brokaw

02-25-11

Today turned out to be our big snow day. Well, it didn’t actually snow any more today, but today was the treacherous driving day. A four day weekend for the kids. Glad Bruce could drive me into the office.

Before work I walked out front to take some photos of our house in the winter wonderland. The trees against the rising sun were so calm and pretty, as was the snow on the log piles at work.

“When snow falls, nature listens.” ~Antoinette van Kleeff

02-24-11

I almost feel guilty for declaring a snow day today. This was my view (with no sunshine) when I peeked out our bedroom window at 4:30am, and it’s snowing and sticking again in the evening. But during the day it was sunny and warm and melting fast.

Bruce and the kids went sledding, but I slept in late (after getting up early to check conditions and e-mail my staff), walked the lake with a friend, laid on the couch and watched a movie, went looking at properties for sale with Bruce, and puttered on my to do list. A nice midweek treat.

02-23-11

The snow looks like rain. But it’s snow.

It snowed on and off all day; never stuck to the road, never disrupted school or evening activities. I thought it cancelled my day in Vancouver, but the carpool pressed onward.

Bruce was a nice Dad and drove the kids to school before driving me to the park & ride.

02-22-11

Tonight we tried out a new coffee place. I enjoyed the pillow on my chair. I know that decaf isn’t considered real coffee, but it’s a wise choice for me in the evenings. I’m a wimp.

Today at work we all wait for snow. Some embrace it, some don’t want to travel in it, and some are hedging on what the disruption will do to log deliveries. I brought home my laptop, since I’m a wimp.