Bits and Pieces: March

Okay, I have to say it. It snowed. Again. On March 31. I know this happens, a lot, in March. But every year I hate it.

Anyway, moving on. We had Clare's conference last week. She is doing really well. She is working above grade level in every subject, but reading is by far her best subject. My problem now is finding books that she enjoys and are challenging for her, but that are about appropriate subjects. She is currently reading the second Harry Potter, but I might make her stop with that one. She is also still really enjoying school, which is the most important thing.

I chaperoned a field trip to the History Center last week, and I have to say, I have a renewed appreciation for all the teachers do. It was stressful! But it was fun to see Clare's classmates in action, especially her best friends Natalie, Rainie and Colin. I hear so much about them.

Ben has been gone for quite a few Saturdays this month, which is always hard for me. I know he should be able to have activities outside of work, but I am with the kids all day every day, and look forward to getting a break on weekends. It has just made the month feel long.

That being said, I did escape for one weekend for my girls' weekend. I shouldn't complain about Ben being gone, I guess, since he never complains about me going away on these weekends. We rented a cabin near Luck, Wisconsin. It was a beautiful place on a lake. We shopped and had dinner at a traditional Wisconsin supper club (brandy old-fashioneds ftw)! It was a really nice break and I love getting to spend time with the four amazing women who were on the trip.

Ben and I went to see They Might Be Giants at First Avenue this month. Despite growing up in Minneapolis, Ben had never been to a show at First Ave!  I know, it seems impossible. The show was really fun. I bought the tickets for Ben for Christmas, so I am glad he had a good time.

My mom was here this past week, which was nice. She helped watch Christopher so I could do a few things during the week. I also went to my first PTO meeting, and I am going to start getting more involved with that next year.

And now it is Spring Break. We are spending Easter here. My friend Heather is hosting her annual brunch, and we are hosting Ben's parents and aunt and uncle for dinner. Then the kids and I are headed to my parents' house for the week. We are going to visit my 90-year-old Grandma, and I am so excited to see her!

Happy Easter!

The Aquarium on one of Clare's many days off this month.

Shopping.

One-on-one dinner with Clare.

Christopher with his bud, cousin Otto.