Weather report: Wet Wet Wet

Water is condensing on the outside of the toilet tank and dripping on the floor. Ha. And I thought we had toilet malfunction. It is hard to express how happy I am that it is not a malfunction.

The early bedtime is hard to establish for Aidan. He is so used to late bedtimes all summer. Wendy and John went to Keoni's school for the parent's night; then, to someplace for supper. The boys and I ate here--volcanoes (hamburger hash in mashed potatoe helpings), fresh from somebody's garden green beans, and sliced tomatoes.

While I did all the laundry we could round up today, Wendy got rid of the piles and boxes in the "music room". Really was the original house's living room. I was able to set up my piano! Yea!!! Boys were home from school by that time so practice time for me will have to be when they are not here playing violin or cello. Aidan does an hour of cello daily; Keoni does three hours of violin. Rhapsody Ridge is starting to live up to its name.

The house is taking on a livable look.

Toby wanted in the house this morning when it was pouring rain and machinery out by the septic ditch was roaring away. Alas, a vacuum cleaner time was necessary for him and Karma. (Vacuums are a sure antidote to a cat fight.) This time he made a mess on the stairs so I put him back on the porch. He was happy to live in his cat tree then. I am satisfied now with him living on the porch or outside as he pleases. He won't be happy in here with constant wrangles with the other kitties. He really loves outdoors and the three dogs.

One for the Stitch Witches... I crocheted a muffler for Aidan.

I hope we get more settled by the time it is cold weather so we can be a little creative with our time. I can imagine the house will grow small.