After a couple of absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous days in south Florida – 80 degrees, cloudless skies and no humidity whatsoever, I arrived home to 30 degree weather and an impending snowfall tonight. The first one of the season, not counting the wacky snow back in October.
Enjoying the Sun
The Sunshine State is living up to its reputation. It was a glorious day today. But the best part was the room upgrade I received for no apparent reason. The bathroom is larger than some hotel rooms I’ve stayed in.
Florida Tomorrow
Sunny Miami, to be exact. For a three-day conference on legal marketing (don’t fall asleep, dear readers). Hey, it’s at a very nice hotel and for two whole nights, I will have a quiet room all to myself. If that’s not worth the price of admission to the conference, I don’t know what is.
A Day with Sophie
Yesterday was a great day. Sophie and I hung out together for several very fun hours.
It started with a trial dance class for Sophie. Modern dance, specifically. Tennis was a no-go this semester so we needed to find some form of exercise for her. And anyone who reads this blog knows how much Sophie loves to dance. She was reluctant to dance in a classroom setting, but she did great and loved it.
Carl, Volume I
The Amazing Adventures of Carl by Chloe
Hello. This is Carl. Carl is going on a vacation! If Carl doesn’t come back, don’t worry. Carl is probably sleeping. If Carl is awake then Carl may have a problem. Carl is starting to get worried. Carl might cry. Nobody wants to give Carl a tissue. Poor Carl. Don’t worry! Carl will ride a motorcycle! Carl might get some girls. Carl wants to go to Hawaii. Carl doesn’t have enough money! What should Carl do? Carl’s going to have a lemonade stand! Carl doesn’t make much money. He earns one dollar! Since Carl can’t get a ticket to Hawaii, he doesn’t know what to do. Carl decides to buy some Skittles! Carl has to go home now. Carl says bye.
The End!
Coming Home to an Empty House
It was a milestone day today. We gave Chloe a house key because Papa needed to pick Sophie up from school to take her to her first French class (a milestone in of itself). Our big girl made it home from the bus in one piece, unlocked the door, hung out for about 90 minutes all by herself and locked the door behind her as she left for her mother’s helper gig. And she still had the key when she came home this evening.
The Color Pink
I was stunned. When I came downstairs this morning, Chloe’s school project was on the dining room table. A poster about Albert Einstein, she had used calligraphy for his name and colored the letters…
Cozy Sophie
“I am sooo adorable!” Sophie chanted as she pranced around the house yesterday evening wearing Papa’s sweatshirt and a pink bear on her head.
Hiking in January
Disregarding for a moment Sophie’s bold choice of clothing today, let me just say how much I am loving this warm winter weather. Yet another springlike Saturday in January. I’m starting to wonder if Lars von Trier knows something the rest of us don’t – perhaps there really is a planet heading toward an apocalyptic collision with Earth, as depicted in his most recent film, “Melancholia.” Because other than global warming, nothing else really explains the strange weather we’ve experienced over the last six months or so.
It’s Still Warm Outside
No snow in sight, at least for the next week. I am supposed to go to Miami for a conference the week after next and I’m willing to bet that it will snow the day of my flight.