Can you BELIEVE IT?!

*  The other day Nory took a RUNNING SMACK at my face.  I totally thought she was coming in for a hug and was thrown WAY off guard by the incident that has had Phil in stitches ever since.  It didn't seem intentional.  How do I know this?  Because I've been LEGITIMATELY swatted by her before and know what that's all about.

*  I had a science test on Sunday and THIRTEEN of my students were absent.  That is 15% of the students that I teach!!!  I'm certain it's some sort of a school record ;)

*  I took down Nory's "First Birthday" cards on Saturday afternoon.  Two and a half months after the REAL DEAL.  I realize that I have issues.  And they clearly revolve around "letting go".  Ha!

*  Phil's basketball banquet for the BULLDOGS is taking place this Thursday evening.  Want to know when he begins coaching for the FALCONS?  SATURDAY MORNING.  He's the BEST.  The best, best.

*  Mean Girls is celebrating it's TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY on Wednesday.  TEN YEARS!!!!!  Don't forget to wear pink ;)  In case you don't know what I'm referring to..........

* Last night I made THIS veggie-packed meatloaf and Phil LOVED IT. HE ATE THREE PIECES and returned to the kitchen to retrieve these pieces ALL BY HIMSELF! I'm not sure who was more proud of themselves after dinner...

* Tonight I continued my "new dinner recipes" streak with THESE broccoli cheese patties. They led to ANOTHER WIN for Chef Lindsay! (P.S. I think my love for baking is beginning to tiptoe its way to the cooking world too. Maybe I've spoken too soon.....)