13, What the sigma?!

The title of this post will definitely not give me no rizz, no cap, but I don’t care. Today we celebrated Max’s 13th birthday. In some ways it feels like he’s been 13 for nine years, and in other ways it still feels like I could carry him in the Baby Bjorn. It’s funny how each year when kids are little it’s one big milestone like eating solid foods, getting teeth, the terrible twos, the threenager stage etc. That all stops after while, but other things start to happen. Your kid starts to think for himself, care for himself, care for us, and care for others. That’s been the best part, watching Max grow and navigate the world. He’s definitely not ready to be on his own of course, but I have no doubt he’ll be able to handle it all. Whatever comes his way. He’s a good kid, he’s a hard player, and he knows how to be a good human. I guess that’s all you can ask for!

Max is graduating to a big boy bed, so that’s his big gift. He needs it 😁. His birthday dinner requests are BLTs, Kraft Deluxe mac n’ cheese, and Cold Stone. A light meal, hahahahha. Chick-fil-A is for lunch tomorrow, sounds about right for a teenager in 2024. It’s been a chill day and nothing fancy otherwise. We’ve had some adult things to take care of today like medical insurance changes and cleaning out his room to get rid of his little dude stuff. I wish I was a teenager again…sure was easier, lolz!

Happy birthday Max!!! We sure love you even though Dear Old Dad’s way more sigma than you are. Where do you think you got all that rizz anyway?

Hey, Max! Time Capsule

I’m just putting this here, in case Max reads this at any point throughout my lifetime…DON’T forget to check out the time capsule at the Arts Center in 2072!

Ok. There. I’ve written it down for posterity!

It’s my 14 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

Solid!

Floatin’ By

Summer is here! The kids ended their school years successfully and super ready for a break. The first week they did some sports camps and m-e-l-t-e-d. It’s been a scorcher, like most of the US it seems. Here’s a few bullet points as we head into our big vacation! Cruising with The Besties to AK :)

Ok, so I lied. The end of the school year had only a little drama. Max was caught on camera being involved by association with some shenanigans at the local elementary school. Overall, the situation was handled appropriately, and he got the point of the punishment. As a parent, this is first taste of near teenage mischief. -_-
Mrs. D has a new JOB! Well, same profession. She’s entering her 21st year of teaching at a local elementary school. It’s a 2 mile commute (about 3 whole minutes) as opposed to her 77 mile round trip commute she did for the last 20 years. She is excited and has dove head first into this new experience. Trixie still goes to school there, so seeing her Mama each day will be exciting. A blessing!
We sold our beloved Pearl (Nissan Altima). She was a good ol’ gal, but she needed to go with Mrs. D no longer commuting. We are working on being thrifty.
Speaking of ol’ gals…the LBD is still here and being adorable as ever.
Trixie got to see her first piece of official art she submitted last summer to the city arts center. It is on display at the gallery. A cute banner with a colorful ice cream cone on it entitled “Our Family: A Sweet Treat.” The theme was to draw something that represents your family and she nailed it. So proud!
In preparation for our Bestie’s trip to AK I made some tie dye apparel for everyone. Dad caps for the guys and small purses for the girls. If I had to give up everything and create the rest of my life I would. Tie dye is…relaxing.
I’m on a journey of sorts. It’s exciting and enlightening. Hopefully “lightening” as well. Vague post is vague.

Enjoying things as they come, enjoying the good stuff, and floatin’ by.

K.

Bye.