Russet Moon

You got to see your first lunar eclipse last night. Though I suppose it should be noted that you really didn't seem to care much. In fact, you were much more concerned about Princess whining at the kitchen door because we dared to go outside without her. Alas, you peered dutifully for a few seconds into the sky when I pointed out the beautiful red moon as it slipped into shadow. We went back inside and you promptly started snoring on my lap. You were a very sleepy girl last night. I'm thinking perhaps you might be starting another round of a cold. Joy.

Tomorrow you're allowed to wear a costume to school. I had been thinking that you wouldn't get to participate because I didn't want to send you in your giant fuzzy ladybug costume. First of all, it's much too cumbersome to be able to play properly all day. Secondly, I didn't want it to get ruined! Then it dawned on me that Grandma and Grandpa gave you some costumes last year, including a cow one. I pulled it out of the closet and it's really cute - and size 18 months! It also doesn't have feet, just leg openings, so you can wear your normal shoes. The other two have feet built-in and I didn't think that would be very appropriate for school.

So I guess this year you get to be a cow AND a ladybug. Lucky you! I'll make sure to take pictures, of course.