Had a pretty productive day. Got in my run (even if it doesn’t count because I forgot to set my watch to track it), did laundry, went food shopping, made a nice dinner and ate it on the patio. In between all that, I managed to do some fun things – beat the first round of the Harry Potter expansion game we got for Christmas, did some knitting. Now watching the Yankees lose to the Dodgers (again). Think I’ll finish the day with a beer.
Category: May 2025
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May 30
My legs have been killing me since Tuesday’s leg workout, so I skipped this morning’s planned run and instead went for a three-mile walk around the neighborhood. Too many people walk around here. I kept having to say hi and good morning to everyone. Sheesh.
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May 29
Billy challenged the girls to beat his high score at Block Blast, which to me was an invitation to kick his ass. I suck at all video games, but I’m just good enough at this one to keep hitting start over and over again when I lose. For hours. What a complete waste of time! I think I’m ready to concede if for no other reason than there are much better things in life than being the queen of Block Blast. My run was short-lived, but exciting as hell.
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May 28
Christina had her dress rehearsal for Sunday’s recital this afternoon. It’s so cool watching Christina grow into her dancing, especially knowing how much she loves it. It was a five-hour long rehearsal, which probably irritated many parents, but this is one of those mom things that I’m thrilled to get to do with Christina. Just look at her!
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May 27
Robin had her last tumbling practice at Brandon today. She was in a foul mood when we left the house, evidenced in part by her crying in the car when she couldn’t get her shoe on. A different person came home. She was drenched in sweat, smiling, and excited about doing layouts and a cartwheel back walkover quadruple back handspring. Or whatever it was. Christina had her tech rehearsal for this weekend’s recital. And I knitted a few rows of this sweater I started a week or so ago.
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May 26
Christina did a little something with her hair today. I think it looks so pretty. I’m not sure how it will hold up in the pool, but I guess we’ll see. And now I guess it’s back to business.
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May 25
We cracked open the Florida adventures cards I got for Mother’s Day and had our first adventure at a splatter room in Gainesville. I still think we came out looking way too clean, but it is thoroughly satisfying to throw paint around a room for an hour. I will not say we left with works of art, but we did leave in a good mood.
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May 24
Robin and Christina did very well at school this year, so we treated them each to something special. Robin got gel extensions on her nails. They are longer than we agreed on, for which I blame Billy because he did not oversee the procedure. I was out with friends and couldn’t supervise. But… she loves them and they do look cool. As for me, I went to a glass blowing workshop, and it was a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see it fully finished.
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May 23
I did a lot of knitting today. Pinot got a haircut. Christina got a special invitation to participate in a second dance team next season. We played Uno No Mercy after dinner. The Yankees lost to the worst team ever in MLB history (well, seems like it, anyway; tonight’s win was only their 9th of this whole season). I am ready for a long weekend.
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May 22
Dance team assignments for next year were announced today. Christina is on the junior team again with an asterisk that means something which will be disclosed at a later date. (I have learned not to ask too many questions.) She was also awarded a small group dance (a trio) with her friend Gia and another girl, Chloe, who is new to the team. I’m sure Christina is excited, but by the time I had a chance to talk to her about it, she was engrossed in a game of Block Blast and the only responses I got were a series of grunts. Meanwhile, Robin had her last tumbling class at Brandon today. Although Gabby initially said the gym would be open through the summer, class registrations have not opened past next week, which was cancelled because the coach will be out of town. She has one more private lesson next week and then we will move on to a new gym. As for me… nothing nearly as exciting to report. I am knitting a new sweater. I worked. I had chicken caesar salad for dinner (thank you, Billy!). I had a crappy run on the treadmill, but saw pretty clouds in the Panera parking lot afterwards. And now I guess it’s time for bed.
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May 21
Christina had her science fair today and it was really cool! Everyone in fifth grade was assigned an experiment and had to present their methodology and results to an audience of milling parents. The demonstrations, presentations, and visuals were very well executed, and the kids really knew their stuff. They answered all my oddball questions without batting an eye (or even rolling an eye). And there were some neat experiments. One of Christina’s friends built a solar oven and baked cookies in it! Christina’s experiment had to do with circuits and which circuit operated faster – a fan or a light bulb. Everyone guessed light bulb, but Christina’s experiment proved us all wrong! You can’t argue with science!*
*Unless you’re a Republican.
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May 20
Christina had her fifth grade graduation today. It was a nice ceremony. Christina did not seem engaged, although she did give a speech with a couple of her classmates, and she did allow me to take one picture at the photo booth (but with no props). She had ordered an outfit in advance, but then didn’t wear it. She said it didn’t match. We offered to take her home afterwards, but she said no, which pissed off her sister, who would have gotten to come home with her. Even with all this, it was a good ceremony, and I think Christina appreciated it despite herself. Couple days left and then we’ll officially be out of the elementary school era. Something about that makes me sad. But I’m also excited to see what comes next. Proud of both my girls.
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May 19
Christina is getting ready for fifth grade graduation, so tonight we looked at my fifth grade yearbook. Is it sad that I looked through it and only felt rage for all the many people who were so shitty to me back then? I’m so glad my kids have not had the experience I did at their age. And I’m thinking about burning my yearbooks.
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May 18
I took the girls to the mall today, and we spent WAY too much money, but had a ball doing it. It was a great day all around because after we got back, we met up with Rosina and Dion for dinner at European Street. It was nice catching up with them. The weekends never feel long enough, but the weeks are getting shorter now that we’re done with cheer and down to our last week of dance. I’m trying my best to keep the load as light as possible this summer. We need to catch our breath after the last ten months.
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May 17
Robin and Christina had some friends over for a barbecue today. There was Chicken Butt, an epic one-hour water balloon fight, hot dogs and cheeseburgers, s’mores by the fire pit, and a rousing game of Toy Story on the Xbox. Everyone had a great time, including me. Already thinking of what we can do to top it next time.
Year in Photos 