We are getting a visit from the tooth fairy

Mason lost his first tooth! Such a big moment for us. It really feels like a significant milestone. He turned 6 last Friday and starts Kindergarten next week. Wow, time flies. I missed the actual tooth falling out event as I was at school but he showed it to everyone at my Al-Anon meeting tonight and got a lot of attention for it which, is, as we all know what he covets most. Someone donated a $2 bill in the basket tonight so I traded two bucks for it and that is what I am going to put under his pillow. I remember getting a big half dollar coin so this is 400% inflation in just 30 some odd years! LOL

We went boating on Lake Ponderay on Sunday with our neighbors Matt and Keira. Both boys got to drive the boat which was, in their minds, the highlight. :) A wonderful way to enjoy one of the hottest weeks on record up here.

School is progressing. Today we got to try to put on sterile gloves while maintaining a sterile field. Harder than it looks on TV! I have my first exam next Wednesday so I am gearing up for a long weekend of studying. My babysitter Danielle is babysitting all weekend so that I can catch up and do well.

Please keep Joe in your prayers. His step-dad Curt passed away two days ago and, while we knew it was forthcoming, it is still a big shock and loss. A part of Curt died when Susie, Joe's mom, died Christmas Eve 2007 so, in a way, it is a blessing. Hopefully they are reunited in Heaven and enjoying each others company once again. Joe may be going to Anaheim next week to see what he can do to help his step-brothers deal with all the many details left to work out. It is Curt and Susie's wishes to have their ashes scattered together and so that will be an important part of the letting go process. Heavy stuff and nothing that I hope I will not have to deal with for many decades to come. Hawaii in March '10 here we come.