Crazy

That’s how I feel these days. School ends a week from Wednesday and we are running around like the proverbial chickens with their heads cut off. Don’t tell my daughter I said that–she’s so overwhelmed by life right now that she would burst into tears. Ever since two of our chickens died I have only to mention an animal dying (especially one dying around our house) and she starts sobbing. It’s awful and so touching at the same time. Speaking of the demise of animals, I think our backyard bunny has died. Under our deck. And is now in the process of decaying. Yuck. We have a pocket-sized deck that rests on the ground–so I can’t get under there to see. But, it was incredibly stinky out there last week and there were a lot of flies hovering over it. We are quickly turning into the House of Dead Animals.

The past couple of weeks have been filled with endings:

Tonight was Girlfriend’s ballet recital:

Yes, her tights are incredibly stained. I couldn’t justify getting new tights at the end of the year. So, call me a bad mom.

This past Saturday she had her last t-ball game:

Clearly, she had a great time! And all the kids got trophies with their names on them–which was a thrill. My daughter says she is going to polish hers every week. The best part: her trophy has a girl on it. Get out! The Purple Sharks rule!

Last week was the last day of Fairy School. They had a parade. I have no pictures because it poured. Suffice to say it was wonderful.

Last weekend was the retirement party for her beloved teacher from her old preschool. I made the cake. Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Pound Cake with real buttercream frosting. All organic and gluten-free. It was delicious.

And, to round out the List of No Apparent Order, we went to Cirque du Soleil‘s Varekai. It was nothing less than fabulous. Made me want to run away to the circus. Literally.

I am knitting some more socks and my shawl and my husband’s sweater, but pics of those will have to wait.