Back to history

I read some of Caitlyn's American Girl books. They were the ones on the Depression girl. I found it very interesting, so I picked up an adult book on the Depression. I'm learning quite a bit. It got me back into reading which is good. I realized that my grandfather was 5 years old when the stock market crashed. I wonder if he remembers anything. My grandma (on my dad's side) was 10 years old. I've got to talk to her.

I'm trying to get back into cooking and cleaning. I made a menu for the week and spent an hour cooking and chopping today. I wish cooking was simpler...I washed all the dishes too and cleaned the living room. I've got to get to everything else.

The kids begged their father to play Nintendo because they wanted to watch. Karen fell asleep on the couch. I think the rest of the kids will be sleeping downstairs too.

We had snow last night. The cat's bowls were iced this morning, so I set out yet another for food. It all melted already. Aaron reported unsafe driving conditions this morning. I'm glad I wasn't in the car with him. It sounded scary.

Eric is having trouble with allergies again. Zyrtec did nothing, so tonight I gave him Allegra. It worked last year. I am hoping it will work again. He's pretty miserable.