School Picnic

Nicholas had a school picnic today at the Lake Accotink Park today. We had a great time.

1. Nicholas enjoyed playing with his friends.
2. Dad did face painting for the first time, and he had a lot of satisfied customers. Up util the actual event, Mom had been so concerned about dad's ability to perform the task that she told Nicholas not to admit that was his dad - the lesson: never under-estimate dad's creativity! Samples of dad's work: hearts, super heros, flowers, elephants, butterflies, baby eagles, cats (big and small), snakes, spider webs, and abstract modern arts!
3. Mom had a conversation with Ms. Ellein, who had a lot good things to say about Nicholas: a leader (or as mom and dad call it, being bossy), always reminding his friends to wait for their turns or wash hands; a lady's boy -- "don't worry, mom, the only issue with his prom date would be deciding which girl to pick"; and a very sensitive child. The story goes like this: one day, Miss Ellein was just sitting there when Nicholas noticed.

"Are you sad, Miss Ellein?"
"No."
"I know, I know. Come here, let me give you a kiss."
"????"
"Feeling better now?"
"!!!"