SQUIRREL

I got my car back. They fixed the drive-shaft. It was a whole thing. Because it is always a whole thing with cars. I picked the one car that had a particular issue and it was a make/model where they changed everything the year after it came out. So it is impossible to find certain parts for it. We paid a big ol' sum to have this part fixed. The man was sympathetic about it. I said, "well... there goes a holiday. Right there." I had to bring in the other car to get a tire patched. (because all cars like to get together and fall apart) and I didn't realize my car was already fixed. I was over the moon. YAY!!!! So I got my car back today. My battered car that backs into hedges.

Today I had my nieces over. Free entertainment for Miss Biscuit. They play well with one another but there are still the breakdowns to sort through. And because there is the impending divorce there are a few more breakdowns than usual with the girls. BUT, we help them through it. They built forts, they played with cars, they did some coloring, they watched some tv, and then we made pizza for supper. And had ice lollies. After that I walked them over to their Nana's for a sleepover.

I had a major moment today when I realized my daughter could open the car door, get herself in, and buckle herself in. (she's been doing this a bit but it hit me.) THIS was the day my mother spoke of. "Hey let's go somewhere." And it is less of a production.

Senor Onion brought home this squirrel they made in school. And it is the most unusual looking squirrel I have ever seen. And I absolutely love it with all my heart. Senor Onion was pretty enthusiastic about it and told me about the whole process for making it. He really does enjoy doing art and he has a great eye for detail. I want to keep this thing for-freaking-ever.

I also finished a piece that has been nagging at me. And it is pretty fucking good if I say so myself.
Tomorrow I plan on laying in bed awhile, making and eating french toast, and reading a book.