Today:

I learned how to change a flat tire.

Happy Mother's Day

Thank you, mom...

...for allowing me to abuse you for 25 years ;o)

"A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell;

And very hard the task I find of governing it well."

-Louisa May Alcott

Dear self,

It does not do to dwell. Move on and up.

Love, me.

music and magic

The other day, one of the kids I look after showed me this music video:

So naturally, I showed him this one:

I forgot how happy this video makes me. Inspired, even.

...We also bonded over his newly acquired 'Monster Book of Monsters' and our shared obsession love of Harry Potter. As he told me all about the exhibition, and I squealed with jealousy.

It was a nice couple of hours to spend while his little sister was off at ballet (as she usually demands most of my time, and he's usually contented curling up with a good book.)

This was a moment I cherished.