I love Spring! I took Jaycie and Max to the park. Mostly because I need to pull myself away from the war coverage. Also because Jaycie was so cranky I thought I would cheer her up. Jaycie befriended to little girls and of course played princess with them. Max was desperately trying to befriend everyone. Every child he met he screamed, “Hello! My name is Maxwell!” It was quite funny. Then I was forced off the swings by the kids. I had to squash my resentment for not being able to be selfish about the whole thing. I had to swallow back screaming, “I was here first.” So I was a big person about it and gave them all pushes on the swing while Max screamed, “That’s my Mom. Her real name is Ericka.” It was such a good time. The only part I don’t like is having to talk to other kids’ moms. I have such a hard time dealing with other parents at preschool too. I don’t know why it freaks me out but it does. I think I’m out of practice with dealing with new people since everyone I talk to I already know. I’m just terrible with the whole small talk stuff.