How did you start your day?

I had to share...I woke up this morning ready to start the day thru the humid October drizzle- yeah, crazy weather, right? We had our normal chaotic morning getting out of the house to get ready for school.  G was in a total mood this morning but that is G.  L hung back and enjoyed his routine.  Finally we were on our way to drop off G at school- Wed are always something to look forward to because it is Chapel for the Lower School...Chapel is quite the extraordinary experience...parents are invited to attend and trust me once you do you don't want to miss one!  You watch the students proceed into Bell Hall while music is played (usually a hint as to what the message for Chapel might be), very quiet (you catch a chuckle or a secret whispered but for the most part the students are on their best behavior) and they file into their assigned seats.  We were greeted by Mrs. M, Head of Lower School...we all love Mrs. M.  Next, a young student got up on stage and shared with the student body her experience at the Flyers Game where she was in the spotlight for her work with Alex's Lemonade Stand...and then a student delivered today's chapel (which is a norm) and it is quite remarkable how much confidence she exhibited to stand infront of her peers and speak for close to 10 minutes on her own.  Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to hear it as L was on the move - so I was chasing him outside. 

But then, I heard Mr. B get up in front of the students, I swiped up L and dashed inside- you don't want to miss Mr. B- he is one of the most talented teachers, a true gift to G's school.  He is the Lower School Music Teacher and brings a level of energy that is electrifying.  He closes each Chapel with a song...always a treat!  Today it was one of my favorite songs right now..."Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjhCEhWiKXk&ob=av2e No worries, Mr. B only included the verses appropriate for little ears ;)  I was dancing around with L in my arms and I looked up feeling like I was about to get "caught" for dancing like no one was watching...but everyone else was groovin around me...so I continuted twirling L around and feeling pretty lucky that G gets to experience this...What a way to start the day...
ps- In case you are interested in seeing what G's school is all about, check out http://www.montgomeryschool.org/ for the Open House Schedule (the next is Sun Nov 7th from 1-3)

Today's Obsession

You need/want (I mean come on- these words are totally interchangeable) a new pair of shoes, a new bag, a cute top to go w/ your new pair of denim, a new kitchen, a new car, a new home...so if any of you want/need any of the aforementioned...I am sure you will relate, you think about, dream about, research, favorite, obsess over the perfect, THE ONE. You may visit the website 10 times in an hour, every hour, staring at IT - do I purchase, do I not? Hmmm, does this trump the new chandelier for the dining room or new drapes- priorities, priorities. Head spinning, adrenaline rushing...I call every flippin store in PA to see if they have today's obsession: rain boots (ok, might not sound so glam but I have been waiting for the perfect pair, the pair that would dub as rain boots & snappy footwear to carry me thru the day so I don't need to change out shoes.) The reveal: http://bit.ly/dhTgKM I have been so preoccupied by these vulcanized natural rubber goodies I haven't been able to concentrate on anything else. Now, do I have time to get them before tomorrow? (I will be at an outdoor event and with the torrential downpours we have experienced I will need some type of wading boot for sure.) And do I feel guilty for treating myself? Answer- yes, absolutely guilty. Of course they are not in the budget- not like I line itemed "rain boots" for this month. But they are calling me, so the dilemma continues. Oh, and Hunter Boots if you see a huge spike in your online traffic today- its just me, obsessing over your Andora Boot...