last night we went to a super bowl party at Ben and Robyn's. they live in this garden court home at Mueller where about eight or ten houses face each other and share a green space. all the kids run in and out of each other's houses and they're kind of raised communally. not really. well, sorta. the party was at their place, and kind of at their neighbors, Jamie and Annette's place. Jamie is head of all the YMCAs in Austin which seems like a pretty cool job. it was good to hang out with friends and make some new acquaintances. as is usually the case at just about any social event our family goes to (including funerals) we were the last to leave. not sure why that's always the case. maybe we have trouble taking hints that the party's over.

i reworked the chore wheel today. i love this little thing. when used properly, it makes life so much easier for this momma.

well, that's all i have for today. Hazel is crying and dinner is frying.