Titus stepped n a nail today. thankfully he was (at least) wearing sandals. Half the time the kids run around like indians w/out shoes. I think it's mostly just laziness on their part. But Titus stepped on the nail and squawked. I looked over and for awhile I thought he had just hurt his foot. But as I watched him he started really crying. That's when I figured out he had stepped on a nail. Then I was mad as I wondered where the nail came from and how I had missed and left a board around for the kids to step on. Then I got mad because I realized that Titus had been hammering nails into a board and he stepped on one of his. Needless to say, I'm not the parent you come to for sympathy. Of course, my Dad wasn't really sympathetic either. Although he probably was nicer than I am.

All I remember about our trip to Canada was that it was expensive, they didn't have free refills standard, and I felt more comfortable in Buffalo than in friendly Ontario. Oh, and their money is silly. I mean, pictures of kids playing hockey and sledding? Give me a break! But the kids actually traveled pretty well. Much better than I expected. Of course, that probably had something to do with the Nitrous Oxide we pumped through the vents (we wore gas masks).

I've been watching the Top Gear (UK) and it's very interesting. I find it amazing that we don't share so many words and phrases. Although I find it annoying to see how much resentment there is towards America on a show such as that. It's subtle but pervasive. I actually have seen far more negative comments about Americans than French which disappointed me. Cheese eating surrender monkeys are so much fun to mock. Considering they review more French vehicles than American it seems applicable. Oh well, it just reinforces my belief that all other countries have "USA Envy."

I need to go take a shower as I am still somewhat covered in sawdust. Toodles.