Facebook vs. Blogging

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I have noticed, as many of my readers have that I have not blogged as much since I joined Facebook. I noticed on someone else’s status that they were wondering if in our society that we are updating in smaller increments but more often. I may facebook but I have not tweeted yet and it’s not on my agenda anytime soon. I find myself updating with the daily happenings rather than blogging about the experience in depth.

So this question is asked of those who blog as well as facebook (yes it is a verb) – do you blog less because you have joined Facebook? I have to confess that blogging has been my way of capturing the memories of some of the funny things my kids have done or said. Facebook doesn’t capture those memories as well therefore I will need to turn to my personal blog more often.

Reconnecting with so many people through Facebook has been fabulous to say the least. The virus’s that have also accompanied the use of Facebook has been annoying as hell. Just when I think they are gone and banished they reappear. I will continue to facebook (yes the verb again) but probably with limited use. I know I say that now but many have said they are addicted to the status, pictures and updates. I also must confess that I have learned that some friends have gotten married, divorced or moved. This is simply accomplished through the mere status update. Who knew you could learn so much from so little? It has gotten to the point that you feel you may just miss out on some big news if you don’t log in. I heard about the death’s of parents and siblings of friends just by chance of seeing the sad update.   On a happier note I have been able to see the children of some high school and college friends that I may not have been able to see.

Our lives are ever changing and it is nice to be connected back to past friendships and visit with friends in their new lives with their own families.  In this world it is hard to keep up with the changes but every little bit helps even if it is virtual.

Valentine’s day

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Last week Walker’s class was able to celebrate Valentine’s Day.  He handmade each and every card for his classmates.  I was highly disappointed to find out that Peyton’s class was not allowed to celebrate this particular holiday.  There was no explanation other than it is the rules in his program.  He attends the same school as Walker but in the pre-k program.  So as my usual self I send off a letter to the head of the program explaining that if this is suppose to be a transitional program to make the students feel more comfortable why on earth can they not celebrate the same holiday that the rest of the school celebrates.  So while Walker is making his cards for his classmates Peyton was not allowed to bring in Valentines for his friends.  There is no explanation for such nonsense and it appears that a more strongly worded letter needs to be sent.

Sleeping with the Fishies

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For most that statement could be construed as negative but for Walker and Rich is was a great experience to be able to sleep among the fish, whales and sharks.

Last weekend Walker and Rich had the opportunity to go to the Mystic Aquarium for an overnight stay with the cub scouts.  They got to have a tour of the aquarium at night and see the whales, seals and the almighty shark.  I decided to stay behind with Peyton as he was too young to go.  The Scouts got to dissect a squid that night.  How exciting is that?  So while the boys were gallivanting around the aquarium Peyton and I decided to make camp in the living room. 

Although Peyton was a little disappointed he didn’t get to participate we pitched a tent in the living room big enough for Peyton.  Pop came by to check on the camp site and Peyton said we needed to turn off all the lights for real camping.  So the lights were off but the fire was lit.

Pop asked, “Peyton, are there bears”?

“No” said Peyton as though that was a ridiculous question.

“Are there lions”?

“No” he replied while chuckling.

“Are there Tigers”?

“YES! Their names are Bandit, Hobbs and Calvin.

Just to make it clear these are the feline friends of our household.  The smores were a little messy but very good.  Who says you can’t go camping in the living room?  Peyton lasted about five minutes camping and then announced that camping was over and we needed to turn on all the lights.  Also turning all the light assured that the tigers would stay away.

Good time was had by all!