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.
Margot: Mommy, how did I get you as my mommy? Mommy: I don’t know, Margot. How? Margot: Maybe one day there was a room with lots of Mommies and I came in and chose you because you were the best mommy? Mommy: Really? Margot: Yeah.
There is a Chinese word called ‘phuoc’ and it translates into ‘good fortune’ but in Buddhist terms it also means karma collected over current or previous lifetimes and manifesting into good fortune and generally being blessed. Tonight, I had to attend a parents only Back
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.
