The Kassel Family Project Life 365

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.

…the kids say something that make your heart melt.  While driving home from Laura’s gymnastics lesson this evening, Phil Vassar’s “Don’t Miss Your Life” was playing on the truck stereo.  About halfway through the song, Laura said, “Mom, I am really glad that you and Dad don’t miss your life.  You are always there for Johnny and I.  You take us to our games and practices and Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.  I love you, Mom.”  I even got a little teary-eyed.  Love that kid.

It was a nice, relaxing Mother’s Day.  The kids (and Andy) let me sleep until 8 am – what a great gift!  As soon as I was up, both kids appeared with some gifts for me.  I love the homemade gifts!  John gave me a card that was all about me and flowers made from construction paper and popsicle sticks.  Apparently, Andy had an interesting time trying to keep John from giving me the present early.  Laura made me a card, a necklace, and a coupon booklet.  I love the coupon booklet!  The kid has some great ideas.

We spent the day around the house mostly just relaxing.  Andy grilled steak for dinner, we had some wine, and the kids gave me lots of hugs.  It was the perfect way to spend Mother’s Day.

It was great night with great friends that included great food (s’mores!) – a great way to spend a Saturday night!

Our airfare was booked today through Southwest Airlines for Sigma Chi Grand Chapter in San Diego, CA.  One step closer!

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week at Ridgeway Elementary.  Each day, the kids have done something different for their teachers.  Tomorrow is “give your teacher a card” day.  Laura and John decided to make their own.  They are hard at work making great cards for Mrs. Sandstedt (Laura) and Mrs. Hanney (John)!