In addition to the beautiful sunny day, I think it was the spring shopping with my newly 16 year old niece that helped me really feel like Spring is near. As I watched my niece try on spring outfits for her upcoming school dance (and first date), I felt excited for her and all the "firsts" that she is about to embark on... and slightly envious that size four jeans were too big on her. How wonderful to be in the Spring of your life... like flowers just poking through the dirt starting their climb towards the sun.
Thanks to H&M for making reasonably priced, snazzy clothing for the burgeoning fashionista. I am also thankful for my niece in allowing me to drag her shopping and to listen to my fashion banter... I am sure I am now not the only one wishing that I will one day have a daughter. :)
I am grateful for my son - who, thankfully, is always up for shopping. However, as a woman, I realize that there are some things that my child wants that I am just physically, emotionally and intellectually incapable of providing for him. Case in point: Goon. My son never gets excited about a movie... unless it has Adam Sandler in it. So, imagine my horror when all he starts talking about is the new hockey flick, Goon. You have no idea how grateful I am that the paramedic was not only willing but excited (should I worry?) to accompany him to this movie. Only another guy could rise up to this particular occasion.So, I am thankful that I did not have to sit through what was surely juvenile and moronic hockey fights on film and I still got popcorn!
