Terrific Day!

There are days, few and far between, that are just so great that it makes me so grateful to be alive. Today was one of those. It promised to be wildly crazy, but turned out to be so satisfying!

1. Math Equation:

Kim - 20 lbs = on the right track!!! I woke up and first thing this morning I saw that I hit that fantastic milestone. That is a sure fire way to keep me motivated and my spirits high!!!

2. Visit from Helen Woodward:

I have a friend that works at an animal adoption center. They are in need of foster parents for kittens. We, read as the kids and I, thought it would be fun to have kittens around. Then we, read as Brian and I, thought the best part would be to give them away when the novelty wore off. We're going to bring home a litter of 5 kittens tomorrow afternoon. The entire family is so excited. Well, Brian is more lukewarm than excited. Ha!

3. Lunch with my Honey

We don't get to have many date nights. There are always things happening on Friday nights. Lately it's been camp outs. This weekend the father/son camp out is planned. So since the kids are at school, lunch is our best time to meet and actually speak to one another. It's been so long since we've accomplished anything. We were able to PLAN some of our upcoming projects. Not just talk in generalities. What a feeling of accomplishment! Not to mention the joy of just being with my sweetie!

4. Open House

The elementary school had their open house and art auction tonight. Because of our unusually busy night, we had to arrive early and run through everything. This is our last year at this elementary school, so I wanted to savor every little tradition. The art auction was so fun. Each class creates a piece of art and then the parents do a silent auction. These pieces go for hundreds of dollars. We bought a piece a couple of years ago that hangs above our fireplace in the living room, but we're not willing to shell out the cash this year. There were great things to see, though. And going to the kids' classrooms was so fun. They are so proud of their work and what they've learned. I couldn't have been more proud of who these guys are becoming. Such good kids and smart tarts!

5. Festival of the Arts

The middle school also had their spring festival tonight. It was crazy getting from one event to the other. We placed our blanket and picnic basket on the field early when we dropped off Brandon for his rehearsal. Then we just showed up minutes before the performance started ... and went right to the front of the crowd. SWEET! It was great weather to sit and eat a picnic dinner while the dance team showed off their talent. Followed by the orchestra and then the band, and finally the band and orchestra doing a finale of Michael Jackson songs. Generally, Brandon is in the back and we can't hear or see him. This time he was right in front and was given a pretty big part to play. He did great! He is really embracing his bari-sax this year. He enjoys practicing and is getting really good.

I am now exhausted! But, seriously, I spent the day doing what I love. Being with my family and celebrating their talents and interests. It was FABULOUS!