The Kassel Family Project Life 365

The sh** hit the fan at work today, culminating in my supervisor cleaning out his office and quitting.  I cannot say that I am sad because his definition of being a fair boss is absolutely incorrect.  You cannot berate employees – I was only on the receiving end two times – and think that you are giving “constructive criticism.”  By the end of the day, our team already had a path forward.  I work with a great team and I am absolutely lucky!  Here is to the future!  And, yes, I am drinking many martinis…  This week was extremely stressful.  If I wake up hung over tomorrow, then so be it.  Monday is a new day and I fully intend to seize the day.

Yes, my daughter is learning how to make a rocket out of a two-liter bottle at school.  She brought the “Star Flyer” home for some final adjustments.  The fins need a bit more duct tape and the rocket needs some more decoration.  Let me repeat.  She is building a rocket.  At school.  I really want to be a kid again.

Astronomy Club is just one of the many awesome things about Ridgeway Elementary!  Tonight, Laura and John got to go to the University of Missouri Physics Building to Laws Observatory.  After a presentation on the moon, they got the opportunity to see the telescope and then look through it at Jupiter!  I had two excited, excited kids!  While we were waiting for them to focus the telescope, we went on the roof of the Physics Building to look at the dome over the telescope.

Once everything was set up, we went inside to see Jupiter’s Great Red Spot on the computer monitor.  Our guide said that it was “staring right at us.”

As the kids lined up to take their turns, there were all so excited.  John looked through the telescope first.

Then, Laura got her opportunity.

The kids talked all the way home about the great evening.  Thanks to Mr. Gramke for setting it up!

The kid does a great straight-leg bridge!

The time has come.  On Thursday, Laura gets “the talk” at school.  I talked with her tonight and promised that I would answer any questions that she has after the talk happens.  I am not ready for this…  Does it get easier with the second child?!?  #notreadyforthis  #tooyoung

This is the result of Laura saying, “I’m bored and I feel like painting.”

We attended the Missouri Beer Festival again this year.  We had VIP tickets again this year that allowed us to enter the event an hour early.  I love not waiting in line!  Piney River Brewery had my favorite beer that will be coming soon in cans – a stout flavored with coffee and vanilla.  It was fantastic!  It was a great way to spend the afternoon with my husband and friends.  A special thanks to the Pamperl Family for watching the kids for us!