Water water every where and not a drop to drink!

This is a continuation from the clogged sink saga. I am being dramatic, but I am very thankful for my upright Bissell. There maybe other bigger and better wet vacs out on the market, but I have sure gotten my moneys worth out of the one I have. I bought it when my daughter was little. She was sick and had thrown up on my carpet. It was around $200 at the time and nine years later it is still cleaning up my messes as well as all the other messes my children have made.

I called a friend of mine and asked if she could recommend a plumber. He came over after 1 pm and left at 5 pm and only charged me $75. Even though I did not show it I was so happy I almost kissed him. Well now to go back to the task of vacuuming up all the water.

Garbage Disposal and children. Ugh!

Well Saturday evening my daughters chore is the dishes. She thought it was a good idea to put leftover chucks of pot roast in the garbage disposal. Now on Monday after a whole bottle of Draino and a plunger we have a sink full of water plus water coming up through the carpet in the living room near the bathroom. I have actually called a handyman with the hopes it is an easy fix, but...I will have to let you know how it turns out later.

Here are some stories from friends:
"I put a whole pot of macaroni down one time and had to unscrew all the plumbing myself and take out the garbage disposal and clean it out. You probably just need to unscrew the pipe that goes into it (after you unplug it from the electricity first) and clean out the roast. yep one day I had macaroni backed up and all swollen up all the way from the disposal into the pipe in the wall."

"I put peanut shells in ours a few days ago and hubby is still working to fix it." :o(

I guess the lesson here is never trust the garbage disposal with large chunks of anything heavier than lettuce. I will let you know what happens.

Summer Day Camp

Character Building Fun

There will be a week of dress up, singing, etiquette, character building, snacks, arts and crafts.

Daughters of the King Princess Camp
Fridays Fabulous Tea with… Mom

Character and Etiquette Camp
Fridays Fabulous Tea with… Mom

Animals from A-Z Camp
Animal to Hand Stuff-N-Fluff $10 extra

Chef’s Cooking up Literature Camp
Cooking up a different story daily

Disney Princess Glam Camp
Fridays Fabulous Tea with… Mom

New 2009 Summer Day Camp in your Church, Daycare or choice of venue for ages 4 to 7 years old $100 per child for early registration $115 at the door 9 am to 12 pm or 6 to 9 pm for a week of character building fun!

Must book 2-3 weeks prior to event.
We except Cash, Checks and Credit through PayPal.
Minimum 8 children per session and max 25 children per session.
Hosted by Little Women Tea Parties at your choice of venue 423-4085

In the New!

Prim and Proper
Valley woman starts business hosting tea parties by Brandice J. O’Brien

Harlingen—Many little girls play dress-up with Barbie dolls and dream in pink and purple. Rainbows, teddy bears and tea parties define their world. As they grow up, they abandon childhood fantasies and tea parties end—unless they are like Carrie Fullerton who did not set up her tea parties until she reached adulthood. “I was never a real foo-foo person. I thought tea parties were for snobs,” Fullerton said.

After she married, Fullerton read home organizing books by author Emilie Barnes. One book lead to another and soon she was reading “If Teacups Could Talk”. The story inspired her and she saw an elegant side to tea parties.

Through the direction of her mother-in-law, Fullerton started a business, “Little Women Tea Parties,” in which girls, ages 3 and up are invited to take part in a grand socializing event, complete with a delicate china tea set, genuine silverware, beverages and snacks. “It’s a nice way to pamper yourself,” Fullerton said. “Socializing without a lot of cooking involved.”

Since introducing the business in July 2000, Fullerton has been hosting tea parties for little girls.

She offers 10 themes including “Mommy and Me,” “Teddy and Me” and “Women’s Groups”. Fullerton has 5 packages—Royal Tea Parties, Specialty Parties, Host Your Own, Bridal Showers and Baby Showers. Prices range from $100 for Host Your Own to $199 for a 2 hour party.

Fullerton offers “Host Your Own Tea Parties,” which is accessories for a tea party for those who may not want a party planner.

Parties and prices are set up for eight guests, although other arrangements can be made.

In addition to party food served on dainty table service, children can enunciate the atmosphere with dress-up clothes and accessories provided by Fullerton. All will be able to remember the event with a keepsake Polaroid and will be able to indulge in a game or activity.

Although tea parties may come across as children’s fun, Fullerton assures that adults can take part in the event as well. “I would be interested in doing bridal and baby showers,” Fullerton said. “I would love to do adult tea parties as well.”

Because of the age difference, grown-up tea parties would vary slightly. Since Fullerton doesn’t have dresses to fit adults, they could only use her accessories. Also, she would suggest a different menu. “Instead of bread, I’d suggest croissant rolls to make it more adult,” Fullerton said.

“One day, I would like to have my own shop, so (people) could come to me for parties,” Fullerton said. Currently, she travels to either the guest of honors home or their choice site for the party. “I’d really love to buy a Victorian home with a side area to do the business out of home, but still a shop.”

Fullerton prefers her clients book services at least two weeks in advance in order to make the necessary arrangements. for more information, call 423-4085

New friend on facebook?!

I received a friend request from a senior in High School the other day! To my suprise one of my past Early Childhood (3 year old) students decided to look me up on facebook. She told me that she remembered that I would not let them eat sweets until they ate their lunch. I told her that I hope that is not the only memory she has of me. She then said that I was a good teacher and that she is thinking about becoming a teacher. I do not believe every student of mine should become a teacher, but that is a great complement to me and all her teachers. To all teachers out there be sure to keep learning fun. I cook in my classroom with my student and host a parent / child tea party every year.

Prayer

I have so many friends and family in need of prayer. I have added 3 blogs of such cases.
1. My past student for one of my kinder classes is now 11 years old and battling with Leukemia.
2. My Aunt's niece had a baby in November pre-mature.
3. My husband's Aunt and Uncle's house burned to the ground.
4. A year ago my parent's home flooded first in hurricane Ike in September and then burned to the ground in November 2008.
Please keep them all in your prayers.