MY MINI ME'S A BIG GIRL!

So, its been a month of early wake ups and rides to school for The Enforcer. Yup, she's been in kindergarten for 4 weeks and she is loving it. Okay, she gets a little sad in the morning when we drop her off, but otherwise, she loves everything about kindergarten.

It was tough the first week, though. On her second day, I received a phone call from the school and spoke to my daughter who sounded hysterical! I drove over there like a maniac only to find out that she missed me and was being entertained by a few of the staff who had shared some snacks and toys with her. After a brief 2 minute talk, I sent her right back to her class. Poor thing. She was so happy to see me and the boys and thought we had come to pick her up early. What a rude surprise it must have been when I sent her back to class, lol! She hasn't cried since then, though.

Now, the homework! Oh my goodness! I am amazed at the amount and sophistication of the homework they give kids nowadays. The other day, TE had to draw non-living things (car) and living things (her baby brother,Bomboy). On another day, she had to draw what it is she does to help her parents at home - sweeping - so she drew herself standing next to a broom. I hope they don't call child protection services on me, lol! She has to determine what is over, under, to the left, to the right... I feel I need a manual to keep up with the assignments, but my mini me is sharp and loves homework. She even begs for more once she's done. I only pray she will be that excited to do work when she gets older.

Well, I got back not too long ago from a friend's wedding in California and while I wouldn't want to move out there, I have to say that Napa Valley is fantabulous! Driving from vineyard, to vineyard, drinking wine and incredible champagne at the Chandon winery is something I would repeat anyday. Just give me advance notice, loL! I went to Cali without my Husband and the kids, so it ended up being a relaxing break with good friends. Husband took his kids camping and there is even a picture of Bomboy on his potty in front of the tent. It is quite funny but I know he will skin me if I put it up here, =) One of my oldest friends, and I do mean oldest, also came out here to hang with me and the fam for about 3 days. It was wonderful. Thanks Dee!!!! We had fun, talked smack, drank way too much wine and gisted very well. Catching up with girlfriends is always wonderful. Let's all give a big cheer for our girlfriends (and gentlemen, you can give a big "ooh ah", or whatever rocks your boat, for your close buds).

Oh, and I just got in from Target, a store, and while there, why did I hear a worker talking about how she was flying to South Carolina to meet up with her lover who...wait for it... was driving out there with his wife!!!!! ESCANDALO!!! (yeah, I borrowed that from the uber dramatic Spanish telenovelas). She was talking about the thing and her fellow co-worker was talking about how the guy walks differently when she is around in the store. Mind you, the man she is having an affair with also works in the same Target store! Mehn, I just pushed my cart, which had Bomboy and Elmo strapped in (like Elmo is a real child, or something) and kept it moving. I do wish I could be in the store the day that man's wife comes in to whoop someone's behind....

Okay folks, come on by on Friday for another installment of TTTEC. I know its been a while, but I needed to take a break from it for a few weeks, but its back!  Stay blessed!

PS: I am super homesick for Naija! I want to have my mommy make me akara in the morning, eat freshly pounded iyan with efo riro and bushmeat in my father's village in Ondo State and go to a fancy restaurant in Lagos for dinner - all in one day!