The Kassel Family Project Life 365

I reached one million steps today since getting my Fitbit (it only took about 3 1/2 months!  🙂

Ouch.  It was an expensive day.  We went to Men’s Wearhouse to get Andy a new suit, because, while his current suit is in great shape, it is old and dated.  On the way to the store, Andy pointed out that his current suit is 20 years old.  As in, he got the suit right after he graduated from college…  Since Men’s Wearhouse had a buy one, get one free sale going on, Andy will have two new suits.  He ended up getting two gray suits – one dark and one light.  One was in stock – we pick it up May 27 – and only needs some minor alterations.  Andy ordered the other because they did not have that color in stock.  By the way, who knew there were so many options to consider when buying a suit?!?  I am still in sticker shock, but given how long the last one lasted (also from Men’s Wearhouse), it is all fine in the end.  It was just shocking to see the final price.  It will be worth it though and I am sure the new suits will last another 20 years.

Today, Laura had a birthday party for a friend at Going Bonkers.  She was tired from a crazy Friday night, and ended up having a meltdown (yes, they still happen – even at 8) and an argument with Mom.  Suffice it to say, I felt awful for arguing with her and it was even worse after she called me a bully.  One of Laura’s friends stepped in and talked to her for a bit and calmed her down.  After the party, she was much happier and asked if we could go out to dinner.  As we were walking into Lone Star Steakhouse, Laura said, “Thanks for fighting with me, Mom.  It taught me a lesson.”  I asked, “What lesson?” Laura replied, “That I don’t always get what I want.  I need to remember that sometimes.  I love you, Mom.”  Huh.  That tough love thing really can work…

It is John’s last Unit A Friday Folder and *OUR* last Unit A Friday Folder.  This mom is sad.

It is Laura’s last Unit B Friday Folder, but Mom and Dad still have two years of Unit B Friday Folders.  So, this mom is not that sad over this one, *BUT* I am still stunned that Laura will be in Unit C next year.

I had a cute lunch date today.  I brought Laura her favorite Panera salad.  She was so excited that she even shared a bite or two of her ice cream with me.  🙂

I got a night out!  I attended a Pampered Chef Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate party.  Good food, good wine, friends, and new Pampered Chef products on the way.  It was a great way to spend an evening.  Thanks to Andy for taking “kid duty” for a night so that I could have some me time.

We had a busy night.  First up was Taco Tuesday for dinner!  Yum!  Then, after a quick kitchen clean and getting John changed into his baseball uniform, we headed to Ridgeway Elementary for IGE in Action night.  This is one of John’s art pieces on display in the Media Center hallway.

We visited John’s classroom first and saw some of his writing and artwork.  It is hard to believe that this is our last official visit to Mrs. Hanney’s classroom…  It is sad, yet happy all at the same time!  We went to Laura’s classroom next to see her Australia-themed project.  She worked very hard on her Kookaburra project.  She even had Kookaburra sounds playing on an iPad.  Like last year, her class did project t-shirts.  Her drawing was great and I am sure she will be wearing her new Kookaburra t-shirt to school tomorrow.

We finished the evening at John’s baseball game.  The Van Hoves even came to watch him play.  John played well going 2 for 2.  He also got to try out a few new positions like catcher.  It was another good game and he is very much enjoying baseball.  I am guessing that John is going to want to play baseball again in the fall.