The long span of time since my last update can totally be blamed on the start of a new school year, the continued painting of the new house, and preparations for little bug's 4th birthday. She just isn't so little anymore!
I couldn't sleep at all last night, I have major hosting anxiety. Though the party is at a venue away from home (thank goodness) I still want everything to go well. This is the first birthday party where other "friends" from preschool will be coming. I put friends in quotes, because I'm not sure little bug is at a stage where she is seriously friendshipping anyone her own age. She still prefers adults for conversation and play. But, Dad and I are trying hard to give her every opportunity. Thus, party on!
My own anxiety is mainly about the other parents. Most of the other preschool parents are far more well off than we are. We prioritize little bug and the house that is being built, and who cares about the rest. You couldn't interest me in a designer purse or a fashionable pair of shoes if your life depended on it. Both of our cars presently have cracked windshields. So, I do wonder about how our family is perceived. That said, the important thing is that little bug and the other children have a great time. Thus, party on!
I'll close with a quick construction and moving update: I posses everything to paint the fence and have done none of it. All that is left of our portion of painting the new house is the exterior trim. Interior paint is done. Interior trim and cabinets are being installed. It is shaping up to be very fairytale like. Part of me wants to fast forward to Winter Break, when I have no work and nothing to do but sit by the fire and enjoy the view. :)
Last but not least, GO HAWKS! and GO LOUD!
