Matilda444

Before he left for work, Steve brought me a cup of coffee in bed.  At first that seemed way too slovenly, but I must admit that a half hour with my book and a cup of coffee was a very nice way to start the day.  Coco and I took advantage of the warm weather and went for a walk.  While some sun would have been much appreciated, it was nice to get outside.  We celebrated Avery’s birthday at Mom & Dad’s.

Avery and I picked up her kayak!  About 2:00 Avery announced it was nap time and headed upstairs.  I didn’t need any convincing on that command!  Once in bed she seemed more inclined to diddle around than actually sleep.  My intent was an hour of rest/quiet.  About 2:45 she announces; “I have to go potty!” and that was the end of napping.  She didn’t.  I think I was manipulated.  By a three year old.  We were Steve’s Aunt Charlotte’s guests for a behind-the-scenes look at “Almanac” , tpt’s award-winning public affairs program.  We enjoyed this immensely!

Thanks to my Bankers and Rent-A-Geek, I didn’t get nearly as much done today as I would have liked.  We made Avery’s birthday cake.  Chocolate cake, butter cream frosting and a chocolate chip cookie bear on top.  Very cute! 

Weeding the garden.  In a bikini.  Hold that thought!

The bad news:  It’s cold [-12°] and windy.  The good news:  I didn’t have to go to church tonight.  Tuesday nights get so late and Wednesday is an early day for me.  While I don’t for one minute regret having made the commitment to explore the Catholic faith, it is nice to get a week off.

Apple is no better than Microsoft!  I can’t get iTunes to update on my laptop or office desktop.  I can’t get the update for my iTouch, as iTunes sees it as an iPhone.