My Sweet Little Betty Crocker

Yet again we had another fun baking experience in the kitchen. I decided to make some Banana bread and thought Charlotte would really enjoy it. And in fact, she did. This time I let her get a little more into the baking and showed her how to measure and pour the ingredients in the bowl and she even got to help use the mixer. She thought it was just great. However, I think she most enjoyed playing with the water in the sink, as you see above. She liked filling the measuring cups with water and not so carefully putting them on the counter. The mess was a little less abundant this time but she still enjoyed licking the batter. Charlotte is at such a fun age (when she's not misbehaving that is and throwing a tantrum) where she just loves to imitate everything you do. This evening while she and I were having dinner I noticed that she was trying to cross her legs like I was doing and swing her top leg up and down. She looked like a little adult. It was precious. She is also talking a lot more these days and is making clear sentences. I'm looking forward to the next few months ahead when she can really say what's on her mind...because by the looks and sound of it....she has a lot to say. I just can't seem to understand a lot of it. Although, I certainly do understand when she points to the sky and says "I see a plane." Between Caiou (I hope I spelled that right), a show on PBS, and airplanes, those are her two favorite things. Tomorrow she is headed off to a play date in the morning with her friend Kevin from down the block. I am going to take this opportunity to read through my employee manual for my new job I am starting next week.

I am going to serve at the brand new restaurant opening up in Bloomington where the old Billabong used to be. It is called Oak City and let's just say that it is a stark improvement from the last establishment that used to be there.

I'm looking forward to working at Oak City, to not only having a little extra cash on hand, but also because I really enjoy serving. I know it's not exactly what my college degree had in store for me, but I love sales. And if anyone knows me they know that. It's a fun, simple (which I like right now in my life) job and a great way to meet new people. Who knows, maybe I'll gain some Mary Kay customers too.

There is nothing to new with Kevin, except that he is gearing up for the RNC (Republican national Convention). He's actually going to be a featured speaker for McCain.....no, jut kidding. He would love that though I'm sure. Actually he's going to be working mega overtime for the convention. Since Bloomington has most of the hotels in the Twin Cities there will be A LOT of protests going on and just more crimes to be committed in general with the more people here so it should be interesting. I'm pretty sure we won't see each other much at all during those two weeks (1 prior and the 1 during).

Well...I think I have got it all out. I know it's been a while since I updated this. Well, not really I guess, but I thought I would fill everybody in on what's been going on in the Bellmont household.