Back Home. . .Kind Of

We arrived back at Plano last night after a lovely day of driving in rain and storms.  Can I say that I hate Oklahoma roads - for those of you from Oklahoma, I don't mean to insult you because it is a beautiful and lovely state.  But PLEASE write your government and tell them to help Highway 69!  I swear we felt like we had been on some gyration machine, like the ones that are supposed to help get rid of cellulite.  And I drank three large cups of water with lemon with lunch before we left NW Arkansas so that just added to the misery.

Anyhow, we made it fine and it felt good to be back here.  Always a little bizarre because it feels like home, although maybe not my home.  But it was nice to be back again - and I remembered to bring the silverware this time so we don't have to eat our breakfast cereal with measuring spoons this week.  It is stormy here today so I don't know that we will get any swimming in, but I am planning on heading to Central Market soon to see what I am going to "cook" for dinner this week.  

We will be here until Saturday and then we are going to visit El Dorado for a few days and visit my grandmother and family for Mother's Day.  I'm sure Lowery will have another white-girl moment any time now so I will post something a little more interesting with pics or video very soon. . .

"White Girl" Bubble Fun

Watch the video. . .We obviously need to work on the "break down" moves before the upcoming dance recital. 

Our "Confident" Love Bug

Lowery's K-4 Spring Program was Thursday - the "love bug" program.  It was so cute and they all were precious.  All of the kids did great and we loved the little songs and motions.  It was a great performance by everyone.  Also, each child in K-4 was assigned a character trait award - a trait that best describes their gift they have used to God's will the past year.  Lowery's award was "Self-Confident."

UPDATE:  Some of you know that I was a little worried about Lowery's award at first, thinking that maybe it was code for "over-confident."  But I have talked it over with friends and her teacher and am feeling very good about this award.  I am very proud of her and am so glad that she has self-confidence (Lord knows I did not - let's only hope she can keep it through the 5th grade phase where she'll have rabbit teeth, bad hair and beginner's makeup syndrome.)   Of course I made a mountain out of a mole hill, us Moms are good at doing that, and am very proud and pleased (as I always am with our little love bug).  Thanks for all of you who talked sense into me!