My observations...

Is anyone still reading this blog? Did you watch the wedding? I did and loved it. Loved the trees in Westminster Abbey, loved her dress (though she might should have rethought Pippa's sexy dress!), loved her calmness, loved her waves, the kiss/es on the balcony, loved their ride in the convertible, loved the boys' choir singing....on and on. But I observed that the Queen really resembled a PEEP....carrying that HORRIBLE, GHASTLY handbag. Sure the color was cheery, but why has she genuinely looked and DRESSED her 85 years for the last 3o+ years??? Drives me crazy! And like mother, like daughter they say. Princess Ann brought tears to my eyes. Her ensemble has that horrible! And we cannot forget William's cousins- Prince Andrew and Fergie's daughters. Which was worse? The one with the pretzel hat or the one in that taffeta/floral mess? I found myself really wondering what Princess Diana would have worn? She would have been stunning I am sure. She would have been so proud of her son, too! Anyway, it was a great occasion. And I am so glad the cameras let us see this:

David Beckham cleans up nicely...don't you agree????

These are the days of his (4th grade) life...

So mini#1 brought this note home from school today. A girl (her name had to be crossed out for his absolute fear of being discovered!) gave him this in the library! Later at lunch she told him, "We've been friends a long time. I have a crush on another boy, but I like you more. He's 70% and you're like 95%." She continued by saying, "It (being boyfriend/girlfriend) won't be official until I'm 17" which is the age her parents, apparently, deemed fit to date. I guess she thought it didn't hurt to get the process started early!!! Later she even asked "does this mean we're boyfriend and girlfriend now?" He held her off by saying, "Shhhh. This is too risky you know. We'll talk about it at dismissal." Fortunately, nothing was decided at dismissal. He was laughing about it all when we talked about it at carpool and WE'VE decided he's going to gently tell her "We're too young for this. Let's keep it as friends." But, he did say..."you never know mom". What? He doesn't even like her like that. I'm actually pulling for the cute redhead he's had a crush on for ages and was heartbroken when she left school a few weeks ago to go to another. Anyway, I now know why this little stalker has been calling for "play dates" lately. I think I need to have a chat with her mother!! And maybe I shouldn't have bought so many girl scout cookies from her. I think it just gave her the extra encouragement she needed! Days like this I'm glad I have boys.

Going out to dinner with a friend tonight. Looking forward to it because I have sole parenting duties this weekend. Mr. Pink is off to golf with friends at the beach. I also plan to wake up and watch the Wedding tomorrow. Are you?

Quick weekend recap

Thought I better post a few pictures from Easter. We had a really good time at my parents' house. It was nice seeing my brother and his new wife. This was our first time meeting her since they married a few weeks ago in Bosnia (where brother just finished a 3 yr assignment with the State Dept). Mini#2 LOVES her and it's mutual. She's a little homesick right now and used to be a nanny so a fun-loving newly turned 6 yr old is just what the doctor ordered for her! He even sat beside her while she SKYPED her mom back home. He said she rubbed his head. So funny. He was smitten with the new aunt! They're coming to visit us in a couple of weeks. Mini#2 is excited about that to say the least. Anyway, I hope the Easter Bunny was good to you! My kiddos woke up at 7:15 to look for eggs and at their baskets! Dang....

Happy Easter!

Five on Friday

Hoppy Friday!

1- Are you traveling this weekend?
2- Do you have new Easter clothes?
3- Do you take your kids to see the Easter bunny?
4- Does the Easter Bunny hide eggs at your house? Inside or outside?
5- What's your favorite thing to do on Easter?

My answers:
1- Yes, we're off to Charlotte today to visit my parents and to see my brother and his new wife.
2- Yes, but not my favorite outfit! I've had other outfits that I liked better. I may just have to look for something else!
3- NO- he's too big and creepy and "fake" looking. But they did get their picture taken with one at a neighborhood egg hunt a couple of years ago.
4- Yes, usually inside.
5- Go to church. I always cry on Easter. The ultimate sacrifice. I love singing the Easter hymns, too.

Have a great weekend whatever you do!

Two Hands!

Mini#1 is 10 today! Wow, that's a quick decade! I love this kid so much.... so much that I'm flying out the door and skimping on his post because I'll be late for carpool. A friend is coming home with us. We're going to a movie, then dinner and then home for a sleepover. No school tomorrow! More celebrating this weekend with my family. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BABY!!

Wordless Wednesday