A little update

Since Jan I've been pretty focused on getting healthy. MyFitness Pal is awesome and I'm using it religiously. I weigh myself every day. And work out five times a week. And I'm down 18lbs. That's all :)

Fun with Abby and Maddie...

Today I had the opportunity to join Abby on her BIG 14th birthday for a field trip to the Natural History museum. It was fun to see her interacting with a bunch of teenagers...she really stands out with poise, a strong internal sense of self, courage to do hard things, and a solid head on her shoulders. She was put with a bunch of kids that she didn't know, and even though she was uncomfortable she did a great job having fun, doing the lessons, and being a kid.

I spoke with a few teachers and they glowed about what a great kid Abby is, etc.

After work I ran, and fortunately made it, to Maddie's teacher conference. Maddie is doing a great job in school - she's exceeding in everything and doing so very well. Some of the comments about Maddie included: she's darling, on task, organized, helps other kids, is a born leader, excelling at everything. I was most proud of Mrs. Blankinship saying how Maddie has done a great job of helping a girl in her class who needed a friend and that the other day, during recess, she went and found a girl who was alone and invited her to play. I loved smart and advanced, but that's what gets me truly happy.

There's one smart boy in Maddie's Class

How do I know? Um, this.

It begs the question: Why?

Is it her beauty? Kindness? Intelligence? Humor? Good nature? Sweetness? Maybe all the above?

Another interesting note: some Mom said to Melanie:

"My son said that every girl bugs him, except Maddie".