This week the kids in our neighborhood got their classroom assaignments for next year.  Has your child ever been assigned to a  teacher that you weren’t thrilled about?  If so what if anything did you do?  …um, no it’s not my daughter!  I would never ask this question if it was about her! 

Happy father’s day to all of the wonderful dads all over Metro Detroit.  Dad’s who get up in the middle of night for  everything from dirty diapers to “monsters” in the closet.  I for one feel that men don’t get enough credit for their parental contributions.   It seems to be the norm to see men in commercials and TV shows that are incompetent…so I just want to salute all GREAT dads.  My father was a wonderful man.  I’m so happy that I can say that.  He had the best sense of humor, there was always a way that he could make me laugh.  He also was  great listener…..I really miss being able to use him as a sounding board.   I still “talk” to him, and in my mind I think I know how he’d answer.   He gave me a college education and tons of material things, even a  car(although it was bright ORANGE so that you could spot it from a mile away! …..but the best “gift” he ever gave me was the gift of his time…of himself.   Thanks to all of you great dads…..your gift is priceless! 

My sister and her husband have adopted a boy.  He’’s beautiful. I got to see him at Easter.. the adoption was finalized this morning so I can now talk about it!   This is their second adoption, and our family has learned the joys and extreme pain that are the adoption process.  They have been on the verge of adopting 5 times now.   The last time the baby actually came home with them for 4 days but then the mother changed her mind.   To all birth parents who give chidren over to others to care for and love…thank you…….you are so couragous.  To those that adopt and open their hearts to a child who needs love….thank you!   I’m feeling like life is sooo good today! 

Has anyone been anywhere that would love to revisit or somplace that you think would be great to visit?   The less expensive the better of course!  I’m trying to think of a place that my family can go this year and I know you’ll be a big help!  Thanks!  Mitzi