• My kids got into the honors classes they wanted. Tuesday was their first day. So far, so good. We will see. I will say they are happy about it. And, they both had homework to do last night. A first this year. And as you might assume, the homework was in their honors classes. So yes, they have more work but no, it doesn’t seem too difficult for them. I think I’m liking being THAT mom.
• I have officially started my holiday shopping. Hold me.
• Little snow flakes are showing up in my weather app on my Google homepage. Not for today but for Friday and Saturday. I have heard there was a sighting of flakes this morning. f.l.a.k.e.s. Not happy. Not ready. And yes, our heat is on already. I do not compete in your furnace wars you foolish ones. I like to be warm. In related news, the kids are still complaining it’s cold in the house.
• It seems the children and I are battling a cold. I’m not sure who is winning at this point.
• SQUEE! GLEE! is on tonight.
• I have now downloaded all 16 Glee songs that are available on Amazon. I may have a sickness. I will not tell you how many times I have listened to Gold Digger on my ipod. There is however a need to point out the absolute brilliance of Mercedes’ (Amber Riley’s) opening of that song. If you have not heard it? I would like to offer my condolences.
• The Halloween costumes have been procured. Only 2 of the children still want to dress up. The other two are wearing masks. At least, that is what they tell me when I say they can’t go beg for candy without some kind of costume. I have also bought extra masks. What are the two littles going to be? A repeat of Indiana Jones that necessitated a new whip and hat. (Old whip was broken and old hat is too small for his GIANT 11 year old noggin.) The littlest little is going to be Dr. Horrible. I predict no one here will know who he is. Except me and the boys. I am okay with this.
• The invites for our Halloween party have not been printed.
• The garage has not been cleaned.
• I predict it will not be warm like it was last year. I predict rain and cold and snow. Glad we had the roof replaced. Also, Jeff ripped out the ceiling and the beams are now exposed making the garage extra spooky. Also, the cobwebs add ambiance. Do not try to dissuade me of this fact.
• I got a call from one of the children telling me he had to stay after school for the next 3 days to make up something or other in band. BAND. Fine, whatever.
• I got another call two hours later telling me he was home and skipped out on his detention that “is not really a detention.” I do not even know what to do with this information.
• Anyone who knows any of my children can identify this particular child. I shall not name names here. Although he may have had a birthday recently.
• One of the children keeps crying. Over EVERYTHING. Surely not everything you say. Yes, EVERYTHING. It is making me weary. Also? I hate nine. Nine and boys do not go together well.

That is all. I have things to do and loins to gird. I’m not sure I want to go home tonight.

It being fall, I’ve become a bit obsessive with TV. I haven’t watched any TV all summer and now that the nights are getting colder and it is dark at a reasonable time, I get to watch television again! Or you know, now that there are new shows on I shall neglect my responsibilities and watch TV again.

I have gone over the current offerings and put together a little spreadsheet of sorts to list what and when I need to have access to a television. Yes, I know. GEEK. Spreadsheet for tv viewing. Researching schedules and beginning dates of shows – blah, blah, blah.

Anywaaaay, I have realized that the 9-10 hour seems to be where it’s at. I have at least one choice and some nights a back up choice for that time period. So not fair. Not owning a DVR has made Thursday nights unmanageable. I’m really not sure what the solution is other than watching online. Also, Saturday nights (when I’m home, don’t need to get up the next day and have nothing to do) have not a single thing I want to watch on.

Note to television execs: Fix these issues please.

So my absolute favorite new offering – and yes, I have only seen one of the new offerings so far and am still willing to state it is my favorite – GLEE! Oh how I love thee Glee. It makes me happy. Insanely happy. Jane Lynch? Hysterical! All of them really. I have watched the missed episodes online (I only caught the newest one on tv this week.) and have taken to downloading the music from the show. Sad. I know, I know. Just proves what a geek I am. But the show is so funny and fun and makes me want to sing (don’t worry, I won’t – at least not where you can hear me) and I totally want to give all the Glee kids a hug and pat on the head and tell them they’re wonderful. I’d also like to ask Kurt to come to my house and help me put together some outfits. Maybe take me shopping.

I would also like the original Acafellas to get back together now and then. Except for Puck (I guess he’s not an original though). Him, I want to give my most bad-ass mom look and tell him to keep it in his pants and oh yeah, he’s totally grounded.

Other TV viewing plans: Heroes, Castle, HIMYM, Big Bang Theory, Grey’s, Modern Family, The Office, Community/30 Rock and Dollhouse.

Yes, I still watch Grey’s although I missed most of last season. It’s a shame since when I started watching again I realized I liked Izzy with cancer. Much better less annoying than she usually is.

Now I must get back to getting stuff done so I have time to watch Heroes and Castle (Nathan Fillion – YUM!) tonight.

This morning I came across something so fun and entertaining that I had to share. Or rather, I had to steal this from Marcy at The Glamorous Life Association. Really. It is hysterical.

I know many of you have no interest in this but if you do decide to sign up, please use this link.

That link will let them know I refered you and yes, (*disclaimer*) I do get paid if you use the service.

Anyway, if you use it already or decide to try it, let me know what you think. I’m interested in hearing about your experiences.

The thing is, the more I think about it the more I think I would love to know a show was only going to last one season. You know there is an end point, a conclusion. There’s a definite story arc. You don’t need to invest years of your life. It’s much harder to get disgusted and lose interest in one year than with a show that’s on season 8 or 4 or even 3. No sophomore slump. Just good television. Think about it, no hiatus. How beautiful a thing would that be?

What say you? Would you invest your time in a show that was only slated to run one season?

So another domino fell over the weekend. The sick child does not appear to have strep but a high fever, stuffy nose and aches. I’m guessing flu. Actually, he’s back at school today so it’s about time for the next domino to fall. Will it be the father? mother? One of the two other children that have not succumbed yet? Who knows. Maybe we should start a pool. I’ll put 50 on the oldest. (That’s 50 dustbunnies – the only thing I have 50 of)

One last thing, I have a confession to make…

I spent Saturday afternoon all tucked in on the couch watching bad tv and napping. I let the 2 younger children watch tv (10 y/o) and play on the computer (youngest) all afternoon. After a late night, making a HUGE breakfast for the kids and their friends and kitchen cleanup (me) and playing outside with friends all morning (kids) we had lunch and became the ultimate sloths. I cannot remember the last time I did such a thing. It was the perfect day though. The skies opened and it poured all afternoon – with flood warnings! I honestly think it has been many years since I have done such a thing while healthy. It reminded me of my childless days. That’s how long it’s been. And it was the first time in a long time we had nowhere to go and I didn’t feel any guilt. (The guilt is what usually gets me up off the couch.)

So what did you do this past weekend? Do you love any shows I should be watching? And are you ready to place your bets?