you bought him the xbox for christmas right?  did he already have one that broke?  confused here, but that's a normal state of mind

 

don't feel like doing anything else.  laid out snack, packed c's homework box finally (been promising it since i made b's a few weeks ago - just a box with calculator, ruler, tape, scissors, etc that's ONLY for homework).  he doesn't need that stuff but he likes to feel big.  well maybe the gluestick and tape but otherwise he doesn't need much.  even if he's measuring they give them paper rulers for homework.  meanwhile braeden needed a protractor and compass and a bunch of other stuff.  getting old sigh...

 

i want to get my list together for from now 'til christmas and show it to scott and see what he can take.  he can definitely wrap gifts but it takes him 4x as long (they are much prettier though) so i'm not sure if his time would be better spent elsewhere.  he's also a very good vacuumer, very careful.  again, takes 4x as long - i do well at other people's houses or when i'm thoroughly vacuuming but otherwise, middle of the room baby! :-)  if i ask him to just keep the kitchen and dining room clean that would be a big help too.  i'll have to talk to him tonight while we're driving. the college is an hour each way.

 

gotta go get the kiddos.