Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans.

Well, I spent the evening last night baking cupcakes for Sofia's school program today. I woke up early to get them frosted, got Darius ready for school. Now I am taking a few minutes to myself in order to prepare for the day. I have to get Sofia ready for preschool, prepare her teachers gifts, remember to bring the cupcakes, drop her off, run some errands, go back to the preschool to watch the program, come home and get the kids outfits together for pictures tonight. What was I thinking!? As if December isn't busy enough? I decide to have their pictures taken on December 17th. That's super. I am sure we will make it through.

Darius is learning to read, and it is fun to watch him grow in the process. He really knows how to sound out words, and can read so many things at this point. He sounds everything out carefully, thinks about it, and then puts it all together. Ewan is so patient with him, and really helping him out. I really appreciate that, because Darius isn't too interested in me helping him in that department. He would rather come to me to help him make some crafty things, ask me for the glue and do fun things. Ewan can be stern and strict with him, and make sure that he gets the job done. I wish I had that capability. I have tried, but, with little success. Darius has a new favorite book. Casey and Derek on Ice. Another thing I had to add to his Christmas list, since this copy will soon have to be returned to the library. Sofia's newest fav is Three Nasty Gnarlies. It is a quite amusing tale about three nasty gnarlies who learn that beauty isn't what it is all about. Great lesson, and funny too!

I just got my new schedule, which, I have mixed feelings about. I am a little frustrated since I will be going from working only 3 days a week, to working 5 short days a week. On the plus side, I will be done everyday by 11am. That has to be good. I should definitely be able to make dinner every night. I am looking forward to that. I won't have to rush out of work on the days that I do work. I have been having to fly to my Grandma's to get Sofia in enough time to get home for the bus. It's been a little chaotic.

I enjoyed a fabulous dinner at New City Cafe for my 29th birthday. I can't believe I am 29. No, I can't believe that on my next birthday, I will be 30! That is just hard to believe. It really doesn't bother, as I am happily married with 2 beautiful children, so I will be in good company. It doesn't matter what age I am. As long as we can spend the years to come together, bring on the wrinkles!

Thanks for listening. No real substance to write about today, but wanted to share my day. Hopefully it will be a great one! Sofia needs to wake up so we can get a start on this crazy day!