Halloween in Dance Class

Gymnastics

Went and watched Sidney and Samantha compete in their gymnastics events today. Keara loves to attend and generally ends up writing all the scores down.  She also loves to support her cousin and friend.  The girls both did great. Sam had an exceptionally good meet and placed second all-around. Sydney did great as well and I believe that she got fifth all-around. Can't wait to see the next one!

A Good Laugh

Got invited to go see the comedian

Margaret Cho with my friends Michael and Scott. I wasn't going to go but decided I could use a good laugh. I wasn't disappointed. We had a great time.

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