Tuesday

I had a meeting at work today where I gave some training.  I thought it went well.  We will see how it all pans out, though!  I have my weekly 1:1 tomorrow afternoon and Eric will be out for lunch...so I am on my own from water on.  Might be a nice change up.  I'll bring some of the leftover spaghetti from Easter.

After work tomorrow I meet with the Trail Committee.  Here's a really high level overview of the situation.  The hospital wanted to expand to within 50 feet of our back property line.  They wanted to be that close AND put in a 5 story building...along with a parking garage.  The neighbors got together and lodged a successful protest of the plan.  Overland Park City Council was pro-expansion and pro-business and pro-hospital...BUT we were able to get them to see our side and they granted a continuance.  We were finally able to get the hospital to work with us to solve the problem of proximity but dressing the space and solving the "design" issue.  We will now have a walking trail along the back of our property that will connect with the existing park.  The hospital, neighbors, HOA, and historical society...along with the architects and landscape designers are all part of the "trail committee".  I am kind of excited by the possibilities!

Tonight I managed to get all of the dirt down in the front garden and started grading and attempted to create some swails.  I haven't a clue what I'm doing, though...I just know I have to get the water to run away from the house!  We need more dirt and it would be best if we could get it before it rains!  I'm kind of afraid that with what I have done right now, more water will run into the corner where the spigot is and it will cause us more problems than it will have solved.

George surprised us by showing us the words "the" and "if"...he can recognise them!  Sight words!  So cool!  He still doesn't recognise his own name like I think he should.  BUT he's just started drawing things with facial features and arms and legs, so that is really exciting.  I just wish that his temper and fits would stop. I know he has more good days than bad...but geesh!  These tantrums are draining!