rose: i love when i feel super comfortable in my clothes and DON'T look like a complete slob at the same time. it is rare, but a winning combination.

the kids and i were busy playing 'hot and cold' this afternoon (when they hid something and we took turns finding it with 'hot and cold' hints). it's always fun when we find something that keeps us occupied for a while and in a positive way.

i LOVE that otis is walking so much. it's really great to see him turn into a little boy, rather than a little baby.

thorn: i am not strong at time management. and getting out of next in time to pick up otis, then make it to the bus can be a challenge. especially when others are around to chat with. i was definitely running late today, so instead of going to our regular bus stop, i went directly to the closest express bus stop, and it turns out i'd made up time and was still able to catch the #2 bus there.