Natasha's birthday
Today is Natasha's 14th birthday. She can get her learner's permit now! Its unbelievable how fast the time is gone - my beautiful little baby has become a young woman. And she is turning out really well, if I may say so.
Her birthday requests? A panini grill and an ice cream cake. She's getting both and a book on the human body - which is something she finds fascinating. And a chocolate bar of course.
Her dinner request is roast beef with mashed potatoes. We have the roast in the slow cooker and we're hoping it will turn out well - Keith browned it on the BBQ this morning.
She had a half day at school and we were able to spend the afternoon together. We got lunch and then sat down and watched a couple of early season three episodes of the Office. I've already seen them but they hold up well to a second viewing. And Natasha's laughter adds another level of enjoyment to the viewing.
She's off at swim practice now and won't be back for about 4 hours. When she gets back, she'll open her gifts, have dinner and cake and then we will be watching "Les Choiristes" - the movie she picked out for tonight. So, a simple celebration but really special to all three of us.
Her birthday requests? A panini grill and an ice cream cake. She's getting both and a book on the human body - which is something she finds fascinating. And a chocolate bar of course.
Her dinner request is roast beef with mashed potatoes. We have the roast in the slow cooker and we're hoping it will turn out well - Keith browned it on the BBQ this morning.
She had a half day at school and we were able to spend the afternoon together. We got lunch and then sat down and watched a couple of early season three episodes of the Office. I've already seen them but they hold up well to a second viewing. And Natasha's laughter adds another level of enjoyment to the viewing.
She's off at swim practice now and won't be back for about 4 hours. When she gets back, she'll open her gifts, have dinner and cake and then we will be watching "Les Choiristes" - the movie she picked out for tonight. So, a simple celebration but really special to all three of us.