The Kassel Family Project Life 365

It is the first day of Sunday School and the kids are ready to go!

This is one of Laura’s new “Plaids,” otherwise known as a flannel shirt.  We cleaned out her closet about a month ago and had to pack up her three flannel shirts because she had outgrown them.  It was then that I realized that she called them plaids.  She told me that I had to get her more plaids to replace the ones that we were giving to Alia.  It took me a minute to realize what she was referring to.  So, I replaced her plaids today.  She was very excited to have two new plaids (even though Andy had to correct her and now they are back to being plain, old, boring flannel shirts)!

It was the first Cub Scout Pack Meeting of the year where John earned more belt loops.  Great job John!

Uncle B bought Laura a little present (and I mean little).  When she saw the easel she was instantly in love!  I see a trip to Michaels in the very near future for “tiny” canvas.

Well, one of the online products that I support went to hell today.  It had been having issues for a few days, but it had gotten so bad that today was it.  All of the management team was out of the office when I got yet another call, so I made the decision to take it offline.  I was fully aware of the telephone calls that were going to pour in as a result.  I was also fully aware that the decision was going to be on me, but it had to be done.  I did send an instant message to my Director when she became available to let her know the situation.  Then, I spent the rest of the morning in a “war room” of sorts with the Information Technology staff.  Everyone in the office pulled together, including our receptionists who took call after call so that the rest of us could put our heads together and get things fixed.  When my Director returned to the office, I met with her to fill her in.  She thanked me for stepping up and doing what was necessary to get the job done.  I have to admit that I felt very empowered and, despite the situation, I had a great day.  It was a chance to do what needed to be done and not be questioned repeatedly for it.  What a change!  Maybe my office is finally, finally turning around.

Say what you want about the cost of American Girl products, but they really do some things right.  Their entire line of books is just amazing.  Today, Laura checked out this book from the school library.  I just glanced through it and I am thoroughly impressed at the topics – how to say you are sorry after a fight with a friend, how to deal with on-again/off-again friends, and how to deal with being left out.  Just impressive and really great advice that the kiddo can really learn from.