Walking Backwards

This has been such a busy week and I have so much that I want to write about that I don't know where to start. I wish that I had taken pictures at Nicholas' party to post, but I'm a scatter-brain and I lost my camera just in time for the party. So here is what has gone on this week:

- Nicholas' last day of school was Thursday and, after class, his teacher handed out scrapbooks with his art work and pictures. She also gave me a dozen roses for all the hard work I did as class photographer. We are meeting with the class for playdates every other Tuesday through the summer so that we don't completely forget one another. I have to host one in August. WAAAAaaaahhhhh, my baby's first year of school is behind him.

- I started my psychology class and really don't like it so far. Its a summer class so the teacher estimates that most people are there to fulfill core requirements and are not really interested in learning. So, he just doesn't try very hard to teach. I would get more out of the class by just reading the book from cover to cover. I also used to wait on the teacher when I worked in the cafe across the street and he's an ass. I'm trying not to hold that against him.

- Nico's party was crazy. Not everyone showed, but the house was packed. I could not believe how small my house got all of the sudden. Sadly, it was way too hot outside to jump in the bounce-house. We spent about twenty minutes out there and ended up panting and sweaty. Nicholas wouldn't jump on his own and instead made me hold him while I jumped. Lazy boy. The cake turned out well, but because I switched to a non-trans-fat icing one side got a little droopy. The pizzas were awesome. I missed out on the artichoke heart and feta pizza, but I did get a slice of the basil and garlic. The kids were happy with pepperoni. All the fruits and veggies we put out were rapidly devoured as well. This year was such a cake walk compared to the insanity of last year where I made everything from scratch. Nico got twelve-million gifts, some of which are going to disappear in the night, but some of which he loves and are pretty awesome (I'll take some picture of these in action, later).

- We're currently trying to come up with a list of summer activities, because this year I am not going to remain trapped in my house after July 1st. I might publish this online for posterities sake. I might also find someone else to do the work for me, who knows. If I do get it online, look for a link here. Any suggestions are also welcome. I am NOT going to take my son around the country following Four Tet (missed those bastards at Cochella) and Joe has nixed Burning Man.

I think that's all for now. I've got to go play in the sprinkler and make some Gazpacho and love on my baby and rejoice the upcoming three-day weekend.