Cookie Time!

I have been searching and patiently waiting for things to align. My old girl scout troop is always accepting members and as eager as I was to sign them up, we could never make it home for the meeting time. I looked up troops where the ladies attend school and it wasn't looking promising. I had pretty much given up thinking we would start a little later. My friend, who also runs troops, tried to have me start the girls in a home girl scout program and I just didn't see the point. Girl Scouts is about community and building things together.

Shameless plug

Then suddenly neighbor lady brought up a new troop not far from where the ladies go to school. JACKPOT! They meet once a month, even better since we won't be away from that much more! So now I find myself a mother of pink & purple loving, dancing, girl scouts. How on earth did this happen? My babies! I can't wait for lacrosse season, I need something a little more active! In two years I'm hoping I can slip them into a hockey team!! More dots for my calendar. But for now I will dutifully hock cookies and hope that the real-ballerinas-don't-wear-underwear rumor stays away from my house.

Lady E

This month was a lesson in celebrating and being supportive. Miss E was chosen as a Terrific Kid for exemplifying the value of the month. This was the first official instance in which one twin was chosen over another; that things weren't equal and fair. Since they share the same class, poor C was absolutely baffled. The left out party came home in tears, thinking less of herself. E came bounding into the car absolutely giddy. To make matters worse, E was to partake in a special assembly honoring the chosen children in which NO OTHER CHILDREN could attend. 

Yes, we will celebrate one child. Yes, that child will receive something special. Yes, the other child will learn to be supportive and accepting. 

So proud!

Thankfully, after the initial grumblings, all went well. We had a few discussions about being supportive and encouraging. I even pushed the envelope and purchased a dress for the honoree. C got nothing, and C is my dress wearer. She didn't bat an eye and complimented her sister, before asking if she could borrow it once it's washed! I just might be getting the hang of this parenting thing! 

I should tell you that the school required a short speech. What exactly is a short speech for a first grader? I am proud to say that with a few guiding questions that this little lady was able to pull one off by herself. I helped her in a few spots, mostly explaining the word surroundings and why it was a better choice than the word world. I also tried my best to keep her sister at bay because she was more than eager to help! 

Now we're on to carefully trying to misplace the giant yellow bumper sticker that she so desperately wants to put on the van! 

Please tell me I'm not the only one opposed to the crazy school bumper stickers?!

I drive a minivan, am I obligated?

In The Last Month [Bullet Style}

...life has changed tremendously!

• I have become a schedule fiend! Doctors, dentists, in-law appointments, school functions, volunteering, dance, girl scouts, birthday parties, car appointments, dog appointments, and husband's activities. Soooo many dots on my calendar!!
• I no longer have babies. I have accepted and moved [as gracefully as possible] into the realm of big kids. What does this mean? See above bullet.
• As a family we have accumulated many new things this month. New glasses and a new front door are of particular importance, second to that is the new dog we are picking up soon.
• I though our new car, of the almost-paid-off variety, was konking out. Thankfully it's just horribly abused and eager for more, hooray for warranties!
• I've been slowly meandering my way through the house KonMari style! 

Five bullets to say we are alive, well, and very busy!