Without thinking, I grabbed my phone on the way to work this morning to call you, Mom. I even dialed the number, but I hung up before it rang. I was going to tell you that Laura got straight A’s and has a 4.0 GPA. I knew you would be super proud, but I could also hear you saying (for the 100th time), “You watch out for that kid. Andy’s ability to regurgitate every useless fact known to man and your tenacity is a dangerous combination.” Instead, I just cried a little, but I managed to pull myself together before I walked into work. Once I got to my office, I laughed because I was thinking about how Laura Marianne is just so much like you. She would have given you a run for your money too. I know you are up there smiling down on us, but also laughing a bit (or a lot) while I struggle through this thing called, “parenting.”
4.0!
Our girl got straight A’s and has a 4.0 GPA! We are so proud of you, Laura!
My Year in Review
One of John’s first homework assignments of 2018 is to reflect on 2017 and complete “My Year in Review.”
Sunday
My Sunday consists of taking down Christmas decorations, laundry, NCIS: LA on Ion, making sure the kids aren’t beating each other up, and wine.
Basketball!
While Andy and I were at the Missouri Mens’ Basketball game…
…John’s first practice for the Upward Basketball season was today. Special thanks to Uncle Jeremy for taking John to practice and making sure you got a picture for me! Bring on the crazy of the next few months!
Girl Scout Cookies!
It is Girl Scout Cookie time! If you want Thin Mints, Lemonades, or any of the other six kinds, including the best S’Mores around, let us know. We have a Cadette who would love to sell to you! Online ordering is set up and shipping is very reasonable. If you are out of town, I just need your email address. You will get an email from the system that allows you to order from Laura’s site. It is quick, fast, and easy and the cookies come directly to you. If you are in Columbia and want a super cute Girl Scout to stop by, we can do that too. Bring on the cookies!
Committee Meeting
Tonight begins my tenure as Cub Scout Pack 2 Treasurer. I attended my first committee meeting at Shiloh and enjoyed a glass of wine (or two) while trying to wrap my head around everything. There is homework in my immediate future as I sort through everything. Up first is determining how much was spent last year on the Blue and Gold Banquet, so the organizers have a ballpark budget.
