We are hitting a lot of end-of-year milestones. We've already had the last ballet and Sunday School classes, and today was the last tennis class. It was drizzling, but the girls were still very enthusiastic because they got popsicles at…
I'd like to thank everyone who has commented on the blog in the last few weeks. It means so much to me to have comments! Aunt Ann, you are such a faithful commenter – every post. I am impressed that…
Number of birthday parties attended: 2 Number of random goody bag toys obtained: countless Number of Silly Bandz worn by the girls on each arm: 24 Percentage of today's playground/picnic trip spent playing: 50. Percentage spent sitting around: 50 Pieces…
We went to Riverdance at Wolf Trap tonight. Despite the severe thunderstorm warning, it didn't rain until we were on the way home. The girls liked it, for the most part, though M especially went through some periods where she…
The girls' school had an orientation tonight for parents of rising first graders. This is what I learned: Three of the current five first grade teachers are returning, and two will be new. They get about 20 minutes of homework…
Busy weekend, busy Memorial Day. We had the Campers over for brunch, and the girls enjoyed playing with Julius and Lolly. Then we had a marathon swim session at Nana and Grampy's. It was very, very hot today, and the…
We are having a relaxing Memorial Day weekend. A few plans with friends here and there, but lots of time at home too. Today we went to a BBQ at a friend's house in the afternoon. M&A were the oldest…
I am on the Acela heading home from my trip to NY. Luckily, I got on an earlier train and am hoping to see the girls before they go to bed tonight. I definitely miss them a lot, and am…
I am still in NY – have had two jam-packed, exhausting, but fun days at the book expo. Tomorrow is the book blogger conference, and then I go home. I really miss the girls! They had Field Day yesterday. The…
