13

Today I woke up, jumped out of bed and quickly wrapped 3 birthday presents for Signe - she turned 13 today! She was born on a Friday the 13th and she has lived up to that ever since. I love how passionate she is - she's all over the board with her emotions, temperment, and energy. She's either having the best day of her life or the worst and you will hear every single detail with volume accents.

She got a cell phone and it's "ALL" she ever wanted. I've heard about this phone for 10 months now and I guarantee it's been on her mind every single day for the last 3 years. You see, she is a true Diva and all divas need the bling, bling accessories. She bought her 1st coach bag on Rodeo Drive, LA. The girl will work as hard as she needs to in order to get what she "needs". She would have found a way to purchase the phone herself if I would have allowed it. It was fun to watch her open it and to see her jump around.

I went on a run with Charlie this morning and I am so sloppy - out of breath, gasping for air, begging to walk at each corner - pathetic. But, I did it. I let myself go run when I should have been cleaning house for the birthday party tonight. That is an accomplishment in itself - I am trying to stay balanced and do something for me every once in awhile so that I don't get so frustrated taking care of the family. I've also made friends with the laundry, so it's all good in the Parsiola house this morning!