And so it starts

Tonight a client at work said to me, "Your daughter is mixed, right?"

Happy 4th of July!

Her outfit says "Future President!"
You know it!!

Who is a bigger dork than I?

I was driving into work this morning and heard NPR reporters reading the Declaration of Independence and got teary-eyed. Can you top this?

Mumzy Hester Zoo Day

Hester and I have Mondays together. For a while, there have been appointments, visitors, or Hester was ill on our Mondays so we have not done much. Last week, we did go strawberry picking. A little thing I learned from that, Hester does not like to be in the front carrier when you bend over repeatedly to pick strawberries. Next time, leave her in the stroller.

This Monday, we went to the zoo. It was a wonderful day. Hester rode in the front carrier so she could see the animals. It was so cool to show my daughter her first elephant, giraffe, and camel. She loved the animals. Each time she saw one, she kicked her legs, waved her arms, and talked up a storm. It was a wonderful, wonderful day. I love being her Mumzy.

Hester and the camel.

Hester LOVED the crane!

Hester post-zoo fun.

Thank you, Friend

Dear JPP,
Thank you for your kind card a few weeks ago. I was so touched by your words and kindness. When I read your card, I got a bit teary. I want you to know that I wrote those posts on the train after a particularly sad week of family issues. As it is with feelings and me, often after I say it, I feel much better and can move on to other things. However, I do want to say thank you for letting me know that you are there for me as well as Clementine. It is good to have wonderful people who have your back.
Love,
Hashbrown