My Kindergartener

Well, he did it and he loved it. He made some friends, did a craft, ate snack. He said they even made a "real" circle for circle time. (As opposed to Preschool, where they just randomly sat around the teacher's chair!) As soon as he found his spot at one of the tables and sat down, he told Daddy he could leave. He also asked the boy next to him if they could be friends. He was fine. First day down. Only 12+ more years to go!!

Tuesday Tunes 42: New Album

There is a new album out. I have not yet bought it, but I will probably either download it or go out and buy it. It is Imogen Heap's new album "Ellipse". I have been following her on Twitter and also on her v-blog. She is a song writer with a poetic edge. I love that. (She reminds me of Sting in that way!) Anyway, here is a sampling of her new album! Enjoy!!

Manic Monday: The Lion King

I went and saw "The Lion King" yesterday. It is here for a couple of weeks and my mom was able to get some tickets from a friend at work. It was AWESOME!! I mean, the costumes alone are worth the price of admission. Never mind the acting, the songs and the characters. I liked it so much. It was excellent.

One of the highlights was a girl coming into the theater with her mother. She must have been about 4 or 5. She looked at the stage and said, "Mommy, is that the TV?" SO cute!!

The other highlight was the wonderful giraffes. I would have taken one home with me if I could have. I thought they were so cool!!

Friday night's date night was really good. The mall was incredibly busy, which it supposedly was all weekend long! Crazy. It is a nice mall, though and I am already planning to take the girls there during the colder months when Aidan is in Kindergarten. It would be a great place to hang out for a couple of hours. We'll see...

Everyone is tired today. I think we did too much this weekend. Even Maggie is whiny and tired. She's not usually whiny, so I know she is tired. It is rest time for awhile. Hopefully everyone (excluding Aidan) has a nice long nap.

It is nice to have Manic Mondays again!!

What is the first thing you notice about people?
Shoes! I notice every one's shoes. Well, I notice there eyes and hair, too. But shoes is right up there. I love shoes!!

What song always makes you happy when you hear it?
"With or Without You" by U2. I just love this song!! I love all U2, but this will always be my favorite.

What fashion trend do you just not get?
Well, it is sort of going out of style again, but the thong showing above the jeans in the back??? I never understood that one. Also, really baggy pants that are being held up by a belt??? Not sure why that looks cool. Perhaps I am just getting too old!
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I have sent this video to a few people, but I think it is worth sharing here. It spoke to me so much. Days later, I am still thinking about it.

Friday Fill-ins: Date Night - Old School

No Maggie today. Still got up early to have some alone time. It is laundry day and playing with my kids. It is supposed to be hot today, so we may run through the sprinkler. We'll see.

Yesterday was a good day at Calaway park. I told Aidan we would go back sometime, though. He wanted to go on more rides, but Emma can only go on so many. Anyway, we will try to go there before it closes.

Thankfully it is Friday and tonight I am off to the new mall with hubby. Should be fun! I love fun dates. Sometimes we really need them, you know?


1. I remember, I remember hanging out at West Edmonton Mall when we lived in Edmonton. This was before kids. We had hardly any money, since I was in school. So we would go to the mall, share some supper and then wander. It was fun. I am hoping we do the same tonight!

2. Dear Diary I want you to know that I am so looking forward to hanging out with the kids today. They are excited, too. Well, they are happy that they have Mommy to themselves without Maggie around.

3. Is that my burnt-to-a-crisp face!!??? I put sunscreen on, too and reapplied. This German skin is a blessing and a curse.

4. I'm trying to resist the temptation of napping. I am so tired today. I feel like I could nap the day away. Emma was up for a few hours in the middle of the night. She was exhausted from yesterday, so one wonders if it was her teeth or something. Anyway, I think I will try turning out her night light tonight to see if that helps!

5. I'm saving a warm cup of coffee just for you! I love coffee!!

6. If I made a birthday list new earphones would definitely be on it!!! The ones that came with my iPod Nano do not stay in my ears. Very annoying!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going on a date with my hubby to the new mall, tomorrow my plans include resting and perhaps doing some Girl Guide planning and working in Promiseland and Sunday, I want to make cinnamon buns, grocery shop and go to see the Lion King!