Today is Middle G's 9th birthday. Today was her last day of school. She has been done for less than one hour and is already bored. She is cracking me up.

How can she possibly be bored already?

Tomorrow is her birthday party. We are having it at the pool again. It is a monkey theme this year. Below is a picture of the invitation.



Keeping with the monkey theme I thought I'd share advice for Middle G., who's age continues to sneak up with me.

• Just keep swinging....at the ball, on the swing, everywhere. There is a lot to be said about persistence.
• Bananas are good for you. Eat a balanced diet. Especially if you feel your mood swinging around.
• Remember everyone comes with a few bugs. No one is perfect, not even you.
• Stick with your family. Sadly as we grow we start to take our family for granted. Remember when the going gets tough your family will never leave you behind.
• Have no fear. Take the leap and see what happens.
• Don't pick your nose or your butt in public.
• Be yourself and be proud of who you are.
• Bang your chest and let out a growl every now and then.
• And whatever you do, never throw your poop. Unless your in a forest and a grizzly bear is chasing you.

Happy Birthday, Middle G.

Love you forever,

Mommy