I started with a visit to the dentist on Tuesday the 1st, where I found out I had a cavity on the side of a tooth. It shouldn’t have been a surprise, but seeing Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anais Mitchell that night was much less depressing than watching election results. Jill’s mom came to visit on Wednesday, and I finally got to go to a beer dinner I could walk home from over at Red’s Table for their Flying Dog beer dinner (the Reuben fries were delicious, and I was glad I didn’t get an extra drink as it was 4 full beers). Thursday Jill and I went to visit Stuart over at Reston Hospital (his last night there, thank goodness). Nina’s asthma had her congested and waking up coughing, so we started new cleaning routines including biweekly baths for Illa. Cleaning her room a lot definitely helped.
Sunday the 6th Nina had a birthday party to attend at Sport Bounce, then Jill rushed her over to the Reston Community Center to meet me and watch the Mary Poppins play (which neither of us knew deviated from the movie – very long as well, but Nina was a trooper). Monday Nina had a field trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History – her favorite part was the class having their lunch on the grass across the street. Wednesday I was sad to hear to hear of George Martin’s passing. I had been listening to a Beatles cover album in the car and cranked up Love when I got home, but I just remembered that I hadn’t shared this lovely find (ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_%28Beatles_song%29#Take_20). RIP George, John and other George. And then the next day I learned Keith Emerson had also passed and was like WTF, 2016? Just remember I’ve got some big shows coming up…
Friday the 11th Jill brought Nina to my office as she was headed to Dulles for a meeting in Newark the next morning. Nina and I went over to North Point to look at Lego in the Hallmark store, eat at Boston Market and have dessert at Sweet Frog (we miss having a frozen yogurt place in walking distance). The next day I took her to her swim lesson and then to the Spring Flea Market at the Reston Community Center, where she picked up some clothes and her first race track (Pink colored and they’re racing to go shopping, but at least they’re racing). Later she had a playdate at Meadow Lane Park with Abby C. Sunday Sue watched Nina and Jill and I went to see Deadpool – absolutely hilarious. We followed that with ramen at nearby Okada.
Wednesday the 16th we celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day a day early with Sue and my mom – Nina even ate some corned beef for the first time. Saturday I drove to the Sully District Governmental Center and waited for a hour in my car to drop off everything that needed to be shredded. It was rainy and cold (with a bit of snow), so no outdoor activities. Nina was thrilled her friend Olivia could come over for a playdate on Sunday (and when her mom went to run errands we were thrilled because that means they’re at the age where they no longer require the supervision of both parents).
Monday the 21st I was unreasonably proud of this submission. I also found out that LinkedIn says my company is looking for candidates like me. Good algorithm, guys. Wednesday I heard that Axl Rose may replace Brian Johnson in AC/DC. The irony is I saw both Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC in the 90s so wasn’t tempted by the GNR reunion or the AC/DC tour. But put Axl and Angus together and that’s something I want to see (check this out).
Saturday the 26th we went to On The Border just for a night out (Nina enjoyed the table side guacamole, Jill and I enjoyed some frozen margaritas). The next day was Easter, and Nina loved her Easter basket. After church Nina went on a egg hunt there, then we had a brunch at home with ham and homemade biscuits. Thursday Nina had her first bloody nose (caused by a sharp fingernail).
