24 hours of kid

In what we are hoping is Claire being home for 24 hours this month, at this writing she is home baking up a storm. Baking is how she decompresses and recharges her batteries. I look forward to delectable pastry treats and a couple extra hours on the rowing machine to compensate.

My new one person backpack tent arrived. I bought this for my BIG solo paddle in 2011, and the training runs this summer. Claire will be breaking it in during her spring break in the Grand Canyon in a couple weeks. Little Roser is thinking the tent is too small for her.

Other breaking family news:

• Pat is recovering quickly from the blood clots in her right leg. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers and get well soon wishes.
• Maggie, our soft-spoken and artistic Rhode Island Red hen passed away this week. She is survived by her coup mates Lucy and Suki.
• Our washing machine croaked, and was replaced by an energy and water efficient Maytag front loader.
• Mizuho is on a Rotary trip to Tulsa this weekend. She will return home for one day before heading off to Disney World.