Missy has been off school all this week due to conferences. As we already knew, she is doing great and the teachers love her. She has been declared ready for kindergarten. She does have problems going along with what the class is supposed to be doing all the time but she does that at home too. She also doesn't go along with what other kids are playing if she wants to play something else. Strong willed. As always. Jack and Bradley were here (babysitting trade) on Monday most of the day after school; Missy was mad because nobody wanted to play stuffed animals with her. Beth went to a Pampered Chef party Saturday to finally get a new baking stone and as soon as she was done we headed up to Michigan for the day to visit with Stephanie & John and newly arrived baby Trevor. Missy loves playing with Julia; Alex was mad because nobody wanted to play non-girly stuff. But he did finally get to play Rock Band 2 with John and me and Julia later on. Missy sat on the couch to watch and fell asleep, soundly, during one of the songs (cranked) and stayed asleep for several more. We came back home late Saturday evening.