Last day!

The last day of school shot for 2018-19. What a year it's been! When we started school in Queens in August, we really had no idea we would be moving in just a few short months. Years of looking turned into a reality so quickly--the abstract became fact. And by October we were buying a house in a town I could only have dreamt of--in New Jersey! To say the girls have handled it well would be an understatement. They have flourished! And that has made this transition look easy. Of course we all had our moments, but truly it was the biggest, best change I've made as a parent. My kids are happy and I'm happy for them. Seeing them settled into their new schools has been such a joy. School plays and concerts, new friends and activities. So much more independence. We have so much to look forward to for next year already. But for now, I'll just wish them a happy last day. They earned it. 

Big changes

Sometimes when you are facing a big change in your life, you need a hair cut. Like BAD. Maybe that's why I was suddenly inspired to call in a favor and get my hairdresser to do a bouncy layered cut for Elisa and just the minimalist of trims for Carolina. We swung by Arrojo in Williamsburg, Brooklyn this afternoon for a little fun and pampering. The girls haven't had a good cut for a long time so this was well overdue. Add to that the stress of our upcoming move and I thought it might be a good incentive to get Elisa a makeover she could be proud of. And boy, was I right. Though she looked a little concerned through most of the cut, she loves the results. She couldn't stop touching it the rest of the night. And Carolina loved swinging her long, blow dried locks around too. These girls have a big change ahead and I think feeling like a million bucks will help. Their smiles tonight were just icing on the cake.