A Good Beginning and End

Well, it hasn't been the best of days. I've been mad enough to spit nails at all the idiots in Congress who can't behave like adults and actually do their jobs. And my big plan to get some particular work done didn't happen quite as I'd hoped. BUT...there were some highlights. First, after many months of planning and hoping and waiting, the Little School of the Redwoods -- Del Norte's new preschool -- opened for business. Despite the fact that she'll start kindergarten in about a month, Darcy wanted to go, so go she did:

She's carrying the backpack she and Michael made from two bubble-wrap mailing envelopes and blue duct tape, and proud of it. It's loaded with some of the many books she has made recently. Many of you might receive a book or two in the mail soon because there are about a dozen sitting on the coffee table right now.

She did not want to pose under the sign outside the door, even though that was my plan for the picture of the day. I promise that it says "Small Avenue/Little School of the Redwoods".

Inside, there's no doubt where you are!

Dropping Darcy off at Little School was a morning highlight. The evening highlight was supervising Darcy in the bath with the bubble machine spitting bubbles at her non-stop. It was FUN. She had tricked me into taking her to the beach earlier and when I wouldn't let her swim (in her clothes), she suggested a "just play, no washing hair" bath and I was happy to oblige.

I just took her a glass of water in bed and she asked what I was doing. When I told her that I needed to finish the dishes, she told me that it's late and I should be going to sleep. I couldn't agree more. Good night!