The Big 1-Oh

Dearest Hilary.

But firstly, Daisy and EVERYONE else who did comment — thank you sooooo much!! I do read, I mean devour every word of your wonderful comment gifts. maybe next post I will be a “good girl” and answer each and every comment individually. You are all awesome. And special.

Now, back to the Tube Travelin’ Hilary…

Poor Jim may have to head to his Radio Station Land by headphones on his computer, with all us gals around. Or regale us with his entertaining stories, and probably ones even I’ve never heard.

Trancendental Tube Travel may have to be it. And Internet, as BB says “internets is good, my jannie.”

Had some creative ideas hit me for what is looking like it’ll be this coming Saturday indeed for the party. Of 3 gals thus polled, the 17th is a good date.

Pulled out a lot of the Halloween stuff today, so the girls can decorate! If pansies are out yet at the DYIs, the girls might enjoy planting those. Lovely potential photo ops, I think!?) Pix to post on Kelly’s 20th birthday. Notice this year she 1 day old pix, plus now –10. Her 11th birthday will feature her on hir first b-day, her 12th showing her 2nd party, 13 her at 3, and so on and so on. WAIT until you see her 16th!!!!!! I had her 6th party here at home, and what a Do it was. I think I actually once sent you a photo of how I had the house all decorated up!? So sweet, 20 or so little girls all seated at one huge square low table with kid size white chairs all ’round. Cute!! “My Little Pony,” decorations.

But I birthday digress.

having a great day here so far Hilary.

Got Kelly’s whole portfolio of art and creative writing samples, to submit as corroborating evidence to see if she might benefit from a special and fun class at school for creative stuff. I’ll drop that off today before I pick her up from choir, where starting today she’ll stay at school for on Mondays. We even got a scholarship for the tuition! The advert said “some scholarships available.” I emailed, and lo — I sought and I did find!! whooohooo. Later in the semester the choir will give little performances at school and in the community. So that’l be fun — and video-tape moments for sure!!

Also today, I think I got the bulk of the “Sneakers” song form done, yay!! It came to me in about a matter of minutes!

As well, I set up a time at Kelly’s gymnastics place for me to be able to video tape her doing some of her moves. This is for a project for that creative program we hope she can get into. The kids submit something creative about their passion. It’ll be fun I’m sure to hear her commentary along with what she will direct me to tape. Then, on a FREE video editing program on my laptop she will edit the clips together. I’m not sure if I still have the program on this laptop or not. So….. I’ve got a little technical stuff to get sorted. Her project is due on the 15th. I think what’s great is she gets interviewed about her production experience, to see how she handled challenges in it and such. Fun stuff!!

What else have I accomplished today? Um… Got Kelly to the bus stop 1 minute before the bus came, whew!! Time can fly in the morninig when you’re having fun.

Anyhoo, yes a party here this coming Saturday afternoon to about noon the next day. Maybe enjoy the lake for a while until sunset. Order pizza. Rent a new movie. Try to get them asleep by 12:30 a.m. Have them clean my house.

And off I go to write down a little list that says… get _____’s phone number from Kelly’s homework assignment book… get camera memory card for Kelly’s video project… wash her leotard… do a bit of yoga… wear something cute today!!! Oh, get those cute little kitten invites Kelly wants, and some kitten decs too for Saturday. Order cupcake cake! Drink some wine! I did last night. Kelly’s dad made most of the lovely dinner.

Jo, you and Hilary should travel great together — you’re two fun sweet birds of a feather.

xoxoxooxxoox

Thanks, Ed. A small celebration on her actual birthday, a slightly bigger one tomorrow, Wednesday. And the biggest Saturdayk. But every day is a celebration.

Hey Hilary — eazie-peazie we go. No worries. 4 invitees confirmed now, so that’s nice. What’s a party without guests?? Nope,no penguin days. Dining room days of yore. Hugs to you too!

xoxo

Alice Audrey, ain’t it the truth. Time marches on. So let’s dance our way through it!!

Sharp Pencilled Amy — yo! Kelly has a good friend in her class named Riley. Kelly was due on Labor Day, but came along 6 days later. I was actually scheduled for induction at 8:00 on the 11th, but went into labor on my own around 2:00 a.m. Yes, it was a surreal time. I had just gotten my epidural when Jim came back into the room and said we had to turn onthe tv. That was about 12:00 NY time. SO great to be getting to know you better. Does blogging ROCK, or what!?!??!?!

xoxooxoxoxo