Saturday, April 23, 2011

April 23: That's so college.

Worked again today.  Saturdays are much easier to handle when I'm really "on" in my information sessions.  They're like these mini-performances, and as with any enthusiastic public display, the success is often determined by the audience reaction.  Today, I had a great audience, maybe 25 families, around 70 people, all agreeable, engaged and interested in what I had to say--no "doubtful dads", always a good sign and a big confidence boost--I'm feeling pretty money today.

After work, I brought Hen & Kitten back to Dickinson for the "Just Art" portion of the Japan Benefit Festival.  I love being within walking distance of the college--there is so much to do on campus and so many opportunities for our kids to learn more about the world around them.  We perused the booths, watched students making paper cranes, listened to some poetry and live music, had Henry's name written in calligraphy and then made our way down the hall in the HUB to Union Station for yogurt and juice.  I offered french fries, but he requested yogurt.  I guess he's more like his dad in that way.

Henry with calligraphy--he paid for it himself...super grownup thing to do

Yoplait and Citrus Peach Punch?  That is sooo "college" of you, Henry.
JBF has just begun.  Tonight Mike and I will go on a little date (our first in I have no idea how long) to JAMnesty for Japan at the Carlisle Theatre.  Since I'm the staff advisor for this event, it's technically work-related, but it's as close to a date as we get these days!  

Friday, April 22, 2011

April 18-April 22: Back to Life, Back to Reality...

Dumb April.  The month that is so busy that it doesn't even leave time to update the calendar

Tulips stayed in tact even though our dog (the "other" one) dug up the flower bed

Ohh. Well excuuuse me fancy two-toned tulips? Show off much?

Alice is in the Navy, thanks to vintage vixen Aunt Sarah T.

In Henry's pajama shirt.
Well THIS is awkward.  A four day hiatus is relatively unheard of on kitten&hen.  It's a really funny story, one that ends with me being in the hospital suffering from memory loss, and then having one of those "awakening" moments and returning to real life, kissing my husband and children and delivering a tear-filled, poetic monologue about life and how we have to pay attention or it's just going to pass us by...sigh! 

Oh...wait...you don't buy it?  Yeah, ok, it's a bit of a stretch,  but it's fun to imagine, in sort of a "Dallas" soap opera-esque way.

Above are photos for 365 project from the days that I've missed this week (aka the entire week).  Working today and tomorrow but will get a good post sometime during the weekend.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

April 17: "I run so fast, I did!"

Photo and video (sideways and a bit blurry...hate when that happens) of Hen in his new kicks AND bathing suit from Aunt Brigid.  I like that he demanded to wear both as soon as he got home.  This look is so fashion forward you haven't even seen it on the runways yet.