O.K., so today went pretty well. Savannah enjoyed another day at Theatreworks, and found out that she gets to be the leader of the mermaids in Peter Pan. How exciting, and how exactly perfect for her! They have spent a lot of time discussing the elements of the story, and really digging in to Barrie's original work. Did you know that it was a play first, and THEN a book?? Anyway, she is loving this class and seems genuinely happy about it.

The boys went to martial arts, while Savannah and I ran to Target to pick up a few new things for the recently remodled bathroom. We love the Shabby Chic line. My friend Janelle is so up on decorating, that she knew Shabby Chic before it was a line at Target. Back before it was mass produced and it cost a lot of $$$$. It is so pretty. When I get everything together, I will post a picture. Race wants to see it too. (Frankly, I think that he is scared.)

We watched both Martial Arts classes, and I am impressed with how well the boys are doing in there.

We came home and got dinner in the oven. I fixed oven sauteed vegetables (from the garden), baked chicken and brown rice. Jack was trying to get Austin to go down to the creek with him, but Austin wanted to catch the Major League All Star game on T.V. Jack just sat down and said' "Nobody wants to go to the creek with me. I wish that dad was here. Then I would hear 'Sure Jack, go change your clothes, and we'll go down.' " He wasn't doing it for show, he was being genuine. So, that's when I turned into a puddle. We got our shoes on and went to the creek. Within moments, he found a turtle. He was chatting non stop the whole time about how he feels a lot like Jeff Corwin, and how "there is just so much wildlife out right now". He is always looking out for me. He said, "I'd better go in front of you, Mom, so that I can watch for spider webs and snakes". Good boy. It amazes me how at home my children are in the outdoors. There are very few plants that Jack can't identify, and he always finds some sort of animal tracks. They really know their way around. Oh, and the blackberries here are almost ripe!

Tomorrow I meet with the headmaster of the boys academy. I'll let you know how it goes. In the afternoon, Aunt Thomasina is going to take the kids to her house to spend some time. They are SOoo excited! They love their Aunt Thomasina, and it has been awhile since they have spent any time together. I don't know what I'll do with myself for the rest of the day. The mere thought of it is a bit overwhelming!

I am heading for the bed. Have a great day!
Melissa