The end of a few things...

So my photography class ended this week. It was interesting, but I think I could get more from the web. It was really neat though to see so many people enjoyng taking pictures. Which is my goal this week, to post the pictures that I took throughout the class.

Mia's last day in preschool 3 was completed yesterday. The morning was filled with songs, a clown, lunch and ice cream. The kids got their bags full of paperwork and an invite to next year's program. I really need to find a place closer to me for her next year. I hear we do not hear about UPK until August and that stresses me out.

So Bill told Mia after her moving up day thing we would stop at the store and pick out a gift for her. So we went to Toys R Us. Mind you all, I am the one who likes to keep the family on a budget. Bill, on the other hand would spend every penny he has on electronics or tools. So we go into Toys R Us and I am trying to sway Mia towards some big girl roller blades (mainly because I want her to have them and they are $19.99) but she says she wants a doll crib, so I find a nice wooden one for $20. Bill brings over this mega changing table and crib combo for $40. OK, whatever. Until she eyes the bike section. Now, Mia's birthday is the first week of July and she has a great little bike that she rides now. I do realize that she needs a new bike before next year, but again, her birthday is in a month. So 15 minutes and puppy dog eyes later, we are walking out of the store with an $80 16 inch Barbie bike. Did I tell you all that she finished preschool, like 3 year old nursery school? We're not talking about a huge event here. Walking out of the store, Bill says to Mia, "Don't think you will be getting a car on your 16th birthday either." Yeah, right.