Shopping with Kailei

"Do all the other things, the ambitious things – travel, get rich, get famous, innovate, lead, fall in love, make and lose fortunes, swim naked in wild jungle rivers (after first having it tested for monkey poop) – but as you do, to the extent that you can, err in the direction of kindness. Do those things that incline you toward the big questions, and avoid the things that would reduce you and make you trivial. That luminous part of you that exists beyond personality – your soul, if you will – is as bright and shining as any that has ever been."                                                                                                          -George Saunders

Kailei-ism's

Kailei: "Why can't I get a cell phone?"
Me: "You can get a cell phone when you learn how to take care of your electronics and not lose them."
Kailei: "Now that's just hurtful."

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Me: "Will you play a little piano for me later?"
Kailei: "I'm pretty busy. You'll have to take a number."

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"If Krispy Kreme had tatoos. I'd get a permanent one.", said Kailei as we drove past the donut shop. 

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Kailei found a coupon for $100 off some eye glasses. "They are givers Mom.", she commented. 

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Kailei: "You're not gonna bring behavior into it, are ya? Because I don't like life lessons at dinner..."

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Teacher: "So what kinds of after school activities are you involved in?"
Kailei: "Dance."
Teacher: "What kind of dance?"
Kailei: "Jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, chinese..."
Teacher: "Wow, you are very busy.  Do you have time for homework?"
Kailei: "Apparently." 

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Had parent/teacher conferences with Kailei today. She went with me. After, I was telling her that I wanted her to work on talking less since the teacher mentioned she was chatty. She said, "Yeah, it was such a great moment until then." 

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Kailei had a field trip today and got to eat at the food court. After picking her up from school she stated she had Sbarro for lunch... "And since you weren't there, I got a little somethin'-somethin' to drink." (Dr. Pepper) 

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"I've never eaten in a food court before except when I've been in the mall. I'll need some money. My friends and I have mad love for Panda Express.", said Kailei. 

A Moment in Time

Pumpkin Festival

The girls and I decided to take advantage of a beautiful day and we headed down to the Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield State Park. It was crazy busy but since the field was so very big it was okay. There were a few rides, lots of food, a pumpkin patch and crafts to do. We met up with the Peterson's which made it even more fun.

Virginia

I made a quick trip to Virginia this week. Decided to help with a little Google training in a school district down there. I left on Sunday and returned on Monday. It was fast but a nice change of pace.  I especially enjoyed driving in Virginia. The sun was shining and the trees were just beautiful.  I put on some music and made my way to Staunton.  The school that we trained at was really nice and the people were very friendly. The only bummer was it took me hours and hours and hours to get home. After two plane delays, I finally made it back to Colorado at 2:30am.  Needless to say I didn't go into work that day.

Homecoming Parade

The local high school's homecoming parade was today. Always a good time because they through lots of candy. Keara was not able to join us cause she was home sick but Kailei and I hooked up with the Wyman's and had a good time.