No pithy title today

Right off - SPARKY CAN READ! I listened to him read "Go, Dog, Go!" last night. Sure "here" and "there" threw him, but he did read. I am in awe of the learning process one goes through to learn to read. I asked if he wanted to read it again tonight. He said, “Sure and this time I’ll start from the beginning." He has since said he wants to take on "Hop on Pop" tonight.

Ditched Kindergarten today (with the teacher's permission) to go on a field trip with Kabloey. To the new Wal-Mart! To explore the environmental engineering they are using to prevent water pollution and erosion. I wasn't crazy about it, but it turned out to be a really good trip.

We lucked out and had a real EE there, Steve, who was able to explain to us the whys and wherefores of what they did. Now I can pick out erosion cloth and other means of slowing water down.

Himself and I celebrated 19 years of connubial bliss Tuesday. Went to Mae Rim Monday night with the whole family. Nida was most impressed that we came back. She said to the Girl, "Now I trust you. You kept your promise." Kabloey found out he likes calamari.

Kabloey was envious of Sparky and the Girl having been through the kitchen before. So once the other diners left, he asked for and received a tour.

For some reason I blurted out that it was our anniversary and that my birthday was coming up. With Nida heading to Thailand in a couple of weeks, she asked what we wanted from there. 24K gold would have been too much, but she claimed she'll bring something back for us. We'll see. I'll still go eat there, either way.

Himself's show closes this weekend. He has learned a bunch and enjoyed himself overall, I would say.

Baseball is in full swing. (yup, I meant that.) Thankfully the boys have games one after the other on the same days. That'll make life easier. And we'll all have a chance to watch them.

Going on a field trip with Sparky tomorrow to Casa De-pot. Kindergartners using hammers and nails. That'll be fun.