Another week almost done - where does the time go? Jackie and I started the pre-birthday talk last night. We decided that we're both pretty fond of 33, it's been good to us. We debated on whether 35 or 36 would be the psychologically harder year. Jackie thinks 35, I think 36. We should ask my brother Bill - he's been through both :) :) :) Sorry older brother!!!

I had a daycare Board meeting tonight. It's a neat group of people, and always some interesting discussion. I haven't decided yet if I like being a part of a Board yet. It's fun when things are going well, but you also get to hear everybodies thoughts and opinions about everything - because you are on the Board. I should know - I've been doing it for 2 years, but I guess it's like most things, it has its more enjoyable times and its less enjoyable times.

Elliott has alternately been a puppy or a kitty for quite a while now. You'll be happy to know Bill, that although she is happy to drink pretend milk from my hand or eat pretend puppy biscuits that I feed her, she has not gotten into puppy kisses. I still remember Olivia's puppy kiss phase. I was telling someone that story recently and I think they just plain thought that it was gross. Well, there's a lot about having kids that's pretty just plain gross.

Speaking of having kids - today was my friend Joy's last day of work before her maternity leave. She will have her baby on Tuesday. This will be baby number three for their family. They will certainly be in our thoughts and hearts, and we will be waiting to hear the lullaby play over the intercom. Then we will flock to the nursery window, hoping to catch a glimpse of the new baby.

Olivia is on the wind-down at school. Next week is their last full week. I wish that next week was it altogether, but they go back for one day after the Memorial Day holiday. I know that they need to have their set number of days, but you can't tell me that Tuesday is going to in any way be a productive day for them!! Once again, I'm glad I'm not Mrs. Schaaf - and God Bless teachers!!!!! Especially you Deb :)

Well, I'm ready to call it a night so we can move on to Friday. I have a lunch date with some of my friends from work, and my friend Jennifer and her daughter Maya. Jennifer used to work with us and Maya is the recipient of all of Olivia and Elliott's hand-me-downs. We are so glad to have them - Chris especially - he likes the extra space in the basement :)

Happy early Friday!!!!