Chicago

I went to Chicago this past weekend with Renee. She had a conference to go to, and I just tagged along. I went out one day on my own while she was in class, but our last day we explored together. It was so much fun!! We definitely have to do stuff like that more often!! One thing I wanted to do was try some deep dish pizza. It was SO good! I don't think I can eat regular pizza again!! Thanks Renee for inviting me! I say we start planning our next trip now!!

The randomness of a four year old

This is the cake Chloe wanted for her birthday recently. I was asking her what she wanted, and I was looking for picture on this website. She told me she wanted a strawberry cake, not strawberry flavored, but a strawberry. I don't know why she chose a strawberry. Originally, I thought I was just going to do a plain strawberry, but then we came across this cake, and that's what she wanted. On the website it was Strawberry Shortcake, but she wanted it without that. I figured I would give it a shot, and I think it turned out pretty good. To add to the randomness, she picked out My Little Pony plates and napkins! It was her birthday, so that's what she got!!

I feel old.

Yesterday I had to go to the grocery store, with all three kids, on senior citizen day. I'm pretty sure that deserves a medal, but that's not the point. We walked into Kroger, and we were getting some produce, when Avery spotted a table by the door that had free coffee. He pointed it out to me to see if I wanted any, and I told him that it was only for senior citizens. He asked me how old you had to be, and I told him. He said, "Well, you're not too far from that." Or something like that. Basically he told me I was a junior senior citizen. As soon as he saw my face, he started trying to make it sound better. It really didn't matter what he said from that point. There wasn't any way to make it better. He should have just shut his mouth, but if you know Avery, then you know he doesn't know how to shut his mouth! I'm going to remember that and aggravate him every chance I get.... at least until my memory goes!!