Anna Mae Hays was the first woman to achieve the rank of General in the US Army. She passed away today at 97, and I found learning about her career very interesting. I actually remember learning about her before today, but wasn’t aware of the
Hazel doesn’t like it when I’m not there for bedtime. I’m guessing Kim told her to read in our bed until I got home. This is how I found her, fast asleep.
When I told Hazel we we’re going on a hard, outdoor adventure today she asked,"like exercise like skiing?" Me: yeah, sort of. Her: Does that mean I can have a donut? Lol. Yup. It does.
Took the afternoon off today, leaving the store in the capable hands of staff. The goal was to visit the Adventure Playground in Orange county with Hazel and Margot. I’d seen several people post pictures of water, rafts, building, mud slides, etc etc. Turns out
Margot and I are discussing her wish to be older than Hazel. She thinks it’s not fair Hazel always gets to be older. It’s not going well.
Margot is very much a "Mommy’s girl". Kim is leaving for work early these days, and that frequently means Margot misses Kim in the morning, and Margot has a hard time with that, and cries for Mommy. Today, Hazel drew a picture for Margot to
I had no idea, but apparently today was Aloha Friday at the restaurant supply Place. Hazel happened to be wearing a Hawaiian print dress and I don’t think they have many kids in the restaurant supply store so all the workers were looking at her
Margot has a wonderful smile when she’s happy. The way to see it to make a joke or do something silly make her laugh. The way NOT to see it is to say "Smile!" or "Cheese!" lol
I bought Hazel a 291 page chapter book yesterday, she hadn’t really tried reading a chapter book but I thought she was ready. She finished the entire book in under 24 hours, barely put it down. I even quizzed her on parts because I was
