Loyal readers of this blog have likely noticed a recurring theme in my posts over the past several months. In this particular instance, I’m not talking about my struggles as a full-time working mom wanting to spend more time with my girls. The theme I’m talking about is the noticeable detente between Chloe and Sophie that has endured for several months.
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It’s Hard to Believe (Random Thoughts)
That another school year is just about over. That Chloe will be starting middle school in the fall. That Sophie will be a second grader.
That Chloe will be leaving us in less than two weeks for a month of sleepaway camp. That it’s almost officially summer.
Sophie Has a Big Heart
Sophie and I went to the movies today with one of her dearest friends and her mom. The four of us go to a lot of movies together, and we usually go out for lunch at Red Robin before the film. Today was no different. The girls love Red Robin because they have balloons for the kids. After lunch, the girls brought their balloons into the car. On the way home from the movie, however, her friend’s balloon got stuck in the window while we were speeding down the highway.
Chloe Wants to Eat Healthy
Chloe is determined not only to cook, but to eat healthier foods. To aid her in her efforts, I am going to take her to the new Fairway early tomorrow morning so that she can go on a food shopping spree.
Tomorrow’s a Big Day
Chloe and Sophie have big days tomorrow.
Sophie has her school play. She will be part of the chorus, playing a tree frog. I don’t know much about the play, except it’s based on a kids’ book and it’s about the environment and being green. She’s nervous about forgetting her dance moves. I told her not to worry about it. That response did nothing to satisfy her. “But what if I forget, Mom? What do I do?” I then told her to do what all good performers do. “What’s that, Mom?” “You just need to continue and forge ahead. Don’t think about the mistake.” Sophie smiled, reassured. She remained content for all of about five minutes, until she scampered downstairs because she couldn’t fall asleep.
Chloe Wants to Be a Cook
Chloe has decided that she enjoys cooking and wants to cook more. Needless to say, I find that incredibly amusing. Not because I think she’d be a bad cook. Quite the contrary – we all know that when Chloe puts her mind to it, she can master anything.
I Survived My 25th High School Reunion
I’m still recovering from the party. And seeing so many people I hadn’t seen since I was a kid. But the reunion was a blast. The weather was gorgeous, the libations were plentiful and the conversation was animated, humorous and nostalgic.
25th High School Reunion
Just as Chloe is getting ready to “graduate” from 5th grade (I won’t start to rant about how ridiculous a 5th grade graduation ceremony is, but boy it is really ridiculous. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, our generation coddles our kids way too much), I’m getting ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of my high school graduation.
Sophie the Contemporary Dancer
Sophie has potential. Some moves that could one day find themselves on “So You Think You Can Dance.” She’s sometimes a bit unclear as to right or left, but she’ll get there. She is only six, after all.
Nanny and Poppy
Nanny and Poppy paid us a visit last night, recounting for posterity, via DVD, their lives. How Poppy came to the US from Russia in 1929, how they met as teenagers, how Nanny as a young girl worked to help support her family, how their happiest day was the day Poppy returned home from World War II, how Poppy lost a few thousand dollars playing blackjack with the Shah of Iran. Oh, the stories.