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Where's Silent Bob?

What a super busy week - it just flew by! There were so many appointments and errands to run, not to mention work, school, and daycare...wow!

Speaking of errands...we were shopping for basement lighting last night, and Ava found a light with my name. Sure, I can't ever get a ready-made personalized magnet or mug due to my unique name, but I could get a light if I wanted one. Except...it is really, really ugly...not a pretty, bright sparkly one. This one looks like it would be found in a dusty attic, with cobwebs and spiders all over it. Maybe the spiders think it's appealing?


Ava successfully tested for her "pink bead" on her recorder, and it sounds like real music...not just squeaks and squawks coming from a piece of plastic. I need to take in our borrowed trumpet to make sure it's ok to play for 5th grade band. Soon it'll be great to see/hear how brass music comes to life at the hands of Ava!

Ava also let me take her in for her twice yearly haircut...with long hair like hers, months go by without noticing how long it's getting, so we finally noticed it was time for a trim. She had them cut off 3-4 inches, and asked if next time she could have her hair dyed. The answer to that question three years ago was NO, and it's still NO. I suppose I could ask what color she's interested in... last time she wanted it to be dyed black, like Snow White's hair. She's not into princesses as much anymore, so I'm sure it'd be something more vibrant.

Yep, just asked her. Her color of choice now is teal. So, the answer is still NO, even though teal is a pretty color. Ahhh, she's growing up so fast.

She was excited to wear the new hat that Scott got from Snap-On...both Scott and I think she looks like Jay (missing Silent Bob) with the hat, hair, and tank top. If you don't know what this means, ask your friend Google...


G also had a good (and less colorful) week...Grandma Karen and Grandpa Doug joined him for breakfast on Thursday morning, and it sounds like he was a very good host. I know he loves having people join him for meals...in fact, he told me he wants someone to come with him every day for breakfast. If only, buddy!

I was very proud of him this week...they were learning about the letter "U". We don't have many toys that begin with the letter "U" so he decided, on his own, that he was going to bring his truck, because the third letter of the word was "u". I was so impressed that he knew the spelling that I told him he could bring it as long as he spelled the word "truck" for all of his friends. He's big into sounding words out now and always wants to know how things are spelled. I love seeing his mind developing like this - it's amazing!

G and I have a day date planned for next Friday (he doesn't have daycare since it's Good Friday) so guess who else will be getting his haircut? I assume there won't be any requests to color his hair...! We're also going to live it up by going to the DMV to renew my license. Watch out, kid, fun times ahead!

Having fun driving the sausage car that Scott made for him...sausage, fruit loops, and toothpicks...simple and fun!


On a sad note, I was informed on Friday evening that my first boyfriend from high school was found dead earlier in the month. He and I had lost touch with each other over the years, but I knew he had been facing struggles in his life. I pray that his last moments were painless and that he is now finally at peace. He was one of the most kind and generous people that I had ever dated...he treated me like a princess. The world lost a good man this month!

Always give hugs and love to your friends and family...you never know when it may be the last time you see them.

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