What I Learned This Week (vol. 15)

It's been quite a while since I've done this carnival and I've really missed it!  I have not done one of these since August.  And, holy crap, it's November!  But, I'm sitting at my parents house in Ohio wondering if it's going to snow and suddenly thought that it would be nice to share some of the things I've learned on our family adventure.

• I've learned that my parents house is a death trap and I've seen entirely too many accidents and blood for one trip.  

• It is entirely possible to get bit by a horse and still have a finger.  My little Charlotte is sporting the proof.  

• All five of us are sleeping in one room and we might just be the noisiest damn sleepers ever!

• I learned that my kids will actually eat meatloaf! Sadly it's not the kind I make.  

• The aesthetic beauty of a Christmas tree decorated by those under 4 feet is astounding!

• I learned that Ohio is really freakin' cold in November.  I used to know this fact, but living in the South beat it out of me.  

These are just some of the highlights of the first three days.  We're going to be here until Friday and I have no doubt that I'm bound to learn more - especially about the numerous noisy animal keychains my mother gave the baby to 'play with.'  Thanks for that, Mom.  Really.