Saturday play dates

Everyone had to be somewhere Saturday. Oldest had driver's ed in the morning. Son had to do crowd control with his explorer post for a wrestling match in the afternoon. Youngest and I had a hair appointment at 10. Youngest was told her troop was selling Girl Scout cookies and I had a surprise birthday party to go to. Needless to say something had to give as it is Hubby's week end to work and he was sleeping. Youngest did not sell Girl Scout cookies and hubby had to wake up and transport son.

I went to the Purple Rose for their open house. There weren't a lot of people which surprised me. We did end with an impromptu drumming meditation which was cool. Then I was off to Annie's surprise birthday party. I had some time in between and I spotted a bike trail near where I parked so I took a walk in the spring sunshine. The party was nice. Her Beloved even hired a magician as entertainment.

I had put a roast in the crock pot for dinner. So when I arrived home I mashed the potatoes with some herb cheese and made gravy. It was really good.

Today oldest and I are off to see The Producer's at the Thomaston Opera House.

Super Hero (3rd post of the day)

Check out the Super Hero Factory and determine what super hero you are. OK, I just came from seeing the butterflies so the wings appealed to me - besides it shows my delicate gentle side. That I can morph from caterpillar to butterfly. I almost went with the whip until I saw the dual gun option - even in pink which is not my color I couldn't resist. It's my gun slinger Clint Eastwood look. Ah, this was sooooo much fun.

Butterflies

I am home from Magic Wings and have been downloading and editing pictures. At first the butterflies would only land on Darcy. I took some really cool pictures of that. Then I found this bench in a sunny spot and the butterflies started landing on me. Yeah! What a perfect way to spend the first day of spring.

Spring is Here

Today is the first day of spring. I am off from work and spending the day with Darcy. Life is good. Enjoy your first day of spring!!!!

Looking forward to the week end

After work today I am off until Tuesday. Yeah! Things are going well there and I am really busy so the days fly by. I have the infamous Harry's account back as the person who was supposed to take it over shoved it to the bottom of his desk and pretended it wasn't there. My boss took care of that issue.

Tomoorow is the first day of spring, Ostara and I am going to the butterfly place (can't remember the name) in MA with a friend. Hmm, I may never come home. A day surrounded by beautiful butterflies and good company.

Saturday is the open house at the Purple Rose and then I have plans for myself in the afternoon. I am so looking forward to it.

The weather is getting warmer and the energy level is rising.

And prayers to the family of Natasha Richardson, especially her boys. What a reminder that the time we have is precious.

What I finished

Back in October I saw a sign with this saying on it (or something similar). I loved it and that it echos Dylan Thomas' poem Do not go gentle into that good night really struck a chord. I had finally finished my wedding cross stitch - OK, so it was complete before our fifth anniversary. I vow never to work with metallic thread again. I pulled out a cross stitch book my girlfriend gave me years ago. It had these witches in it. They are supposed to be separate, glued to felt and made into magnets. Yeah, right. I arranged them my way and got started. Yesterday with the windows open to let in the fresh air it was warmer outside than in. I sat on my deck and completed this little cross stitch. I still need to mount and frame it but, I'm really happy with it.

Sunday, Sunday

Thanks to everyone who commented on teenagers and teenage girls in particular. It made me LOL. I know oldest's moodiness is part of her age and can't wait for this stage to pass. OK, I'd be happy if she remembered the words thank you were part of the English language. Even soon manages to mumble them.

It has been warmer during the days and most of the snow is gone. I went for a walk with my girlfriend the other day and enjoyed the air and the company. Yesterday was grocery shopping day. Youngest tagged along for both trips - oldest was along for the second trip. I make one to BJ's for meat and dairy as I need family packs every day and the economic times have made the grocery store offer less and less of these. We unloaded with the help of son, picked up oldest from driver's ed and off to a regular store to finish. I had bought her the latest book in the series she is reading - Hunted. I left it tucked in the back seat. She spotted it right away and said sweet! I guess that will work - I really wanted thank you to follow. I must just have unrealistic expectations.

Son was going to make supper but didn't realize it was a slow (8 hour) cook rib recipe. So, he is cooking today instead. I made Italian wedding soup. I also made cookies and cream ice cream at youngest's request. And I'm anticipating the corn beef and cabbage I bought for Tuesday. Hubby will not be thrilled but once a year he can suck it up.

And, I'm really grateful that when I check in with my parents once a week I can say nothing really new is happening. There is day to day kid stuff but no drama. Yeah!!!!