Yesterday the kids found a nest in a tree on the side of our house. When we went to check it out, we discovered it was either a wasp or hornet nest. Well, I looked it up. It is a Baldfaced Hornet. The nest, not hive I discovered, is very interesting and large. Almost the size of a basketball! Not sure what we are going to do with it yet, the kids want to keep it after they leave the nest in winter. Since it is at eye-level, I'm not sure if we will do that.
Today I spent part of my afternoon baking cookies. I am very proud of my recipe, it took me quite a while to get it just right. Worth every bit of effort. When Ben and the kids get home I know they will be excited. I love to see their faces light up when I make them a special treat.
She did it, she is finally 5. First off, thank you to everyone who sent a gift or called to say happy birthday. She loved everything! The money, clothes, and toys were all great. I know she will enjoy everything. This year I decided that I was going to paint her room as a surprise. So Tuesday while she was at school, I drug everything upstairs, painted, and cleaned up before the kids got home. She was very surprised! I was happy that she liked it so much, it was a lot of work. Now Ben wants me to do his room too! I'll save that for another week.
Delaney will be 5 in four days and I almost can't believe it. I think back to the day she was born and can picture it like it was yesterday. She is now in kindergarten and acting more grown up every day. I feel a little sad about that at times, but I know that even when she says, "I can do it myself", she will still need and want me to be there for her. I feel blessed to have such a beautiful and loving daughter....I just wish she didn't have to grow up so fast.
