Taste Of Independence: Kid Goes On A Trip

The Daughter went on an Audubon Society trip and learned all sorts of natural stuff and enjoyed herself. Around her neck is a whistle and a "wood cookie" -- a section of a tree with her name written on it.

Although she was gone only a week, she returned markedly more mature. Still, some things are eternal.

She threw her duffel down by the stairs where it remained for many days. At the strident urging of her parents she moved it to her room. We actually wanted her to unpack, but had to settle for her moving her crap off to the wasteland of her room.

This is our life and I wouldn't have it any other way. Stoke!