Dana Daily

This morning Seelos had a breakfast and program for the parents. Seth wasn't fully awake yet, I don't think, and was overwhelmed by all the extra people and activity. However, he participated by going through the hand motions of the songs even though he didn't sing a note. He enjoyed a donut and fruit salad afterward, and then we headed home. I took a picture on his first day of school, and one on his last. I don't know why I hadn't expected much change, but I didn't. In the first, he was still so thin and almost gaunt looking from that awful virus/vomiting he dealt with in August into September. He looks a lot better now, even if he didn't appear to be happy to have his picture taken.

Something Sal and I have discussed for a couple summers now was purchasing an outdoor dining table. Seth and I love to eat outside, and we bit the bullet a couple weekends ago with a major shopping spree at Lowe's. Our order was delivered today so we set it up for this evening. One thing that isn't finished yet, is the privacy fence panel that will be placed between the patio and the street. We enjoyed our meal outside, but felt quite exposed given our proximity to the side street which has heavy foot traffic in the evening as people walk the neighborhood. We did put an umbrella up over the table as well, but decided that ultimately we'd like a three season room, or at least a covered patio. We shall see. Once Seth is out of preschool and happily enrolled in public school, we'll have more funds for such things. We all agreed though, that outdoor dining is where its at.

I was so very spoiled this Mother's Day. Sal really makes an effort for the holidays, and I truly appreciate it. He gave me an Edible Arrangements bouquet, which all 5 of us devoured, and a dozen roses. The kids gave me a whole bag full of little goodies, placements of the United States, a flamingo plant holder for the mantle, flamingo dish towels, my favorite candies, and a beautiful card. We went to the Square Cafe for breakfast, and as always, the lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious.