We did come to the agreement that once school starts...undies all the way.

And the summer's over.  Every year I am absolutely astounded how fast if flies and the fact that people still complain about the heat like it's a surprise.  These complainers weren't as annoying as those clowns that felt the need to take a picture of their car temp and post it on Facebook.  What was this--a God damn competition or a head's up?  Like I didn't know it was hot out?

Anywhoo, I would like to tell you some of the highlights:

Rachel is officially on the potty with success!  She feels real shame if she has an accident and I don't feel bad...just in case she is toying with me.  The only bad thing about potty training a child is that you start using the word "potty" like it's a normal word.  Just last week, I told someone that I was going to the potty rather than saying I was going to the ladies room.  But whatev, I am $50 a month richer and I am trying to finagle that savings right to JCW.

Ching and I actually accomplished a lot of projects--hired a new babysitter, got a new driveway, a newly leased car and have picked out paints for a September painting project.  All of this without pouting or passive aggression...wow, acting adult...who would have thought?

My white linen work pants got through another summer unstained!  Every wearing I felt like I was tempting a fate that I recently pissed off...but nope, still bright white.

Rachel started using very "big kid" words over the summer.  Words like "disgusting", "cool", "awesome" to name a few.  Her delivery is spot on and it just makes me laugh coming out of her little body that she is becoming a kid and not a toddler.  I also know that it's just a matter of time when she starts to mimic my swears that just happen to slip.

Laurel discovered the art of going commando.  At camp, she decided that it was a pain to put undies after changing out of her swimsuit.  I argued a bit and then gave in.  I decided to pick my battles and this wasn't one especially since her shorts are rather long.  We did come to the agreement that once school starts...undies all the way.  But Ching didn't care for this at all...you haven't lived until you hear your husband scream, "Laurel, we are not leaving the house until you put underwear on!"  God, I didn't think that would happen so soon...I thought I was in the free and clear for that one until 2022...obviously not.

And the summer ended with getting a 2nd grade class list for Laurel that I loved.  A couple of kids that I wanted to separate Laurel from are in another class.  Kids that I really like (along with their parents) are all in the same class!  Except I am prepared for that sleeper pain in the ass...it's inevitable and it will make my blog just a little richer.

And with that...the school year may commence...Oh Christ.