May is always a really busy month for us. First, Haley had her 14th birthday. She also started her first real job. I mean a real job, with paperwork to fill out, an hourly wage, and a uniform! Incredible. I don't know of any other 14-year-old dental assistants, do you? That is just awesome. Way to go Haley! Now, to just memorize all of those instruments of torture...
Another birthday followed one day after Haley's, but I'm not sure he wants me to mention more than that. He is getting old, after all.
Next it will be Matt's birthday. And lots of end-of-the-year concerts, field trips, and school picnics to attend. We're almost there -- I can just taste the upcoming days of no schedule. Hooray!
We've already been cashing in on the good weather. We moved the trampoline over the patio so we don't have to move it every time we mow, and so that I can see what the kids are up to. We set up the kiddie pool for the first time this year. Matt got in after I struggled to explain to him that he doesn't have to take off his swim trunks first. He was trying desperately to get naked before he took a dip. I hope that's not a sign of things to come.
The kids are also a big help with the laundry, thanks to our new washer and dryer. They're enjoying it almost as much as I am.
We're crossing our fingers for more good weather this weekend. We have a YW garage sale fundraiser, a couple of ward activities, and a garden to plant. Maybe we had better cross our toes, too.
