the big 4-oh!

So, it came and went, my 40th birthday. We went out to dinner at the Melting Pot last Sunday and that was nice. I told Keith he didn't need to buy me a present (he asked what I wanted earlier on) because I purchased frames for my diplomas finally and hung them up at work, and also, I treated myself to some tooth whitening/bleaching trays, when I went to the dentist. I also told him not to send me flowers, they are too expensive and I would rather have flowers in the yard. We went and picked out some and planted them. I have about a dozen gerber daisy plants around my crepe myrtle tree now, in pinks, yellow, and orange. He and Hannah still got me lovely cards though, and he surprised me with a small flower delivery at work. Lavender tulips and lilies.

My mom, sister, and friend Heather, all sent me a bead for my special bracelet :) It really was a nice day.

Hannah had football cheer tryouts this past week and we were somewhat surprised (and not surprised) that she did not make the squad. Out of 18 girls, only one opted not to try out. Hannah is the only one from last year that tried out and didn't get a spot again. At the end of last season, we were asked to fill out an evaluation and told to be honest. I mentioned how hurt Hannah felt by the way the girls would treat her and that they were actually pretty mean to her. Hannah didn't even really want to try out, she wanted to try out for the dance/drill team, but I told her it would be better to stick with what she was doing already. Well, she has gotten her wish. She is going to try out for the dance/drill team Mon - Wed this coming week. I don't know if she has a shot at it, she doesn't have much of a dance background outside of cheer, so she isn't familiar with lots of turns, etc. I'm glad that she is taking the news of not making cheer in stride. She is still planning on cheering at the gym next year, so regardless of whether or not she makes the dance team at school, she will remain very busy with her other activities.

I'm still working triple the hours that I used to. All of that will stop and slow down again on June 1st. After that, I am pretty much on vacation until Hannah returns to school in late August. I will have to keep up with community appointments, but will probably not go to the office in Charlotte very often over the summer. I may try to work one day per week on community stuff.

Additionally, Hannah not making cheer has freed up our summer. If she doesn't make dance either, we will be spending a good solid week in Florida with family and friends there as soon as school lets out. Hannah wants to go to the VBS at my mom's church again this year with our old neighbor friends.

I am anxious for the school year to be over though. The last grading period is always the hardest. Knowing that those state standardized tests are coming up, that they bear weight as to whether or not Hannah can be promoted to the next grade, etc. It's just a lot. Plus, by this time of the year, we are all ready for a break.

Have been to several movies since my post on the 22nd. Keith and I went to see Date Night, which I thought was really fun, and Death at a Funeral, which was tasteless, but had us laughing a lot. We took Hannah to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid last Sunday. She read the book and really wanted to see it. I thought it was cute, Hannah said they left out a lot. Welcome to my world :) Lastly, we rented Have You Heard About the Morgans? Eh. I think it was hard to watch that one on the heels of Date Night. Somewhat similar scenarios, but not as fun. Tonight we watched The Men Who Stare at Goats. Not a favorite. It had some moments, but I thought that it was just okay.

Well, need to get to bed. Haven't been sleeping well and tomorrow I am taking Hannah to horseback riding lessons.