hmmm

Today we are off to a 2nd grade field trip to the Feline Breeding Compound in Rosamond.  It is like a little zoo with all kinds of cats, from Servals to Tigers...the kids are so excited to just go somewhere, anywhere.  I always say that they would be just as happy to sit in the bus and ride around town.  One little boy told me that he is going to take some Benadryl before we go because  he is allergic to cats.  Hmmmmm. With visions of the teenager who was mauled in the tiger cage at the SF Zoo in my head,  I said, You are NOT going to be touching any cats!  You are only going to be walking around and LOOKING!  and once more for good measure, you are NOT TOUCHING any cats!  Then we go the fire station in Mojave (and no touching any firefighters either...) and have lunch in the park.  Back to school in time for afternoon recess and writing thank you letters and the day is done.  The school day, anyway.

Tonight, Kath, Abby, Nate and I are going down to Mercy Hospital for a grief counseling presentation on surviving the holiday after the death of a loved one.  Trying to figure out what to do about that very expensive tree we bought last year, the one Aiden loved so much.  I have thought about trying to find a boy angel to put on top.  Seems hokey...but we have needed a new tree topper for several years.  The tree is the hardest thing to think about this year.  Kath suggested doing new things and making new memories.  She is going to Yosemite for Thanksgiving week.