So I don't forget

This was a big week for Lily. 
Last Sunday, she had a friend over who could ride her bike without training wheels.  This made Lily sad because she could not also do this.  Mike and I wondered how she would react.  Life is full of this type of challenges -- sulk or step up.  Well, starting Thursday, she asked to practice riding without training wheels.  So we did.  Everyday.  Many times a day.  And by Monday afternoon, she was starting herself and pedaling off down the sidewalk.  Her persistence paid off.
Now she is carrying her learn-to-read books around, convinced she is ready to read.  And today she starts swimming lessons.  She says, "I  just know swimming without a life jacket will be easy-peasy for me soon."  Well, who knows?  Go get 'em, Lily.

And just so I don't forget, at supper the other day Lily made an out-of-the-blue request.  "If you guys get to heaven before I do, can you say 'hi' to George Washington for me?"  Gotta love that girl.

Life as we know it

Cookies and ice cream sandwiches

 Cardinals in March

 Picnics on March 12th

 Our very own slush pool

 Waders in the backyard

Five-year-olds dissecting sheep brains

Foot-smelling, just for fun

Shopping List

Shopping List

1.  Sunglasses and spring gloves for Sam (no pink!)

2.  A brick for Lily's head (to keep her from growing up so fast)

3.  Bubblebath

4.  Lots of Legos

5.  Bananas for the monkeys

6.  A frame

 7.  Lots of grass stain remover -- this one is going to be BUSY this summer!