Friday Notes

Some of you have been blogging lately about "just because" presents, or mail, or good deeds. I have recommitted myself to do more giving "just because." Today, however, I was once again the recipient of "just because" mail; well, actually, Cooper was the recipient, but when you give to him, you give to me. You may recall Coop's recent fascination with bugs, so just imagine how exciting it was to have someone acknowledge your interest and run with it! Cooper received a package today from Aunt Katelyn who is one of two Banks aunties who do their duty fabulously. He opened it to find a little bug house and a shovel "to dig in the dirt and find bugs with." It's so darling and he loves it!

 

Again with the bright sun...

 

I also appreciate the stipulation that came with the gift..."the only rule is that the bugs have to stay outside, because that's where bugs live." Thank you a million times Aunt Kate!

Also today I must reassure a few friends that they have not fallen off the face of my earth. I seem to have been commenting lately on how wonderful my Phoenix friends are, and rightfully so; however, this does not mean that my dear New York girls have been "replaced," as they say. Absurd! I realize that the geographical distance between us is pretty great, with some either side of the country and a few scattered about in the middle, but know that I did my greatest personal growing in New York and these girls were an integral part of that. I haven't been super about keeping in touch but I think of them often and deeply appreciate the amazing examples of sincerity and true friendship they are. This photo is Kelli, Jaime, myself and Ann a year ago- and it's high time we think about another girl's trip... I love these ladies!

 

One more note today... I am enjoying an unusually quiet house at the moment as my boys jumped in the car for a boys-only road trip to Legoland this weekend. I was invited, out of courtesy, but happily let them have their time. A whole weekend to get through my ever-growing lists and hopefully have some down time too. There's not a rule against making business calls from my lounge chair, is there? No one has to know. I have my projects all ready to begin, just after a quick pedicure with Kate... Oh, these next 48 hours are going to be good.