New chapter

We lost Ds little bird Herman yesterday. He is really taking it hard, but I think he was just an old bird. They say you never know when you get them at a shop like that (p@tsm@rt). He lived with us nearly 2years though, and was a surprisingly good pet-- I had never had a bird before.  They are more affectionate that I would have thought. 

D vows he will never have a pet again, but I'm hoping he changes his mind in a few months. 

School starts next Tuesday-- and our carpool schedule is finally worked out! Yay. D is going into 6th grade, and will have his same teacher as last year. Still planning to play the bassoon, and he is in the Lego robotics club. 

J fixed my new (to me) car. Very agonizing, but apparently good to go now! Saved us a bundle, but was it worth it? 

I am entering the insanely busy season, parks concerts, opera (Rigoletto), Les Miserables, symphony opener (Pictures at an Exhibition!) and Bach Soirée-- all before my exciting trip to Europe with the Cleveland Orchestra! No, I'm not playing with them (hahaha) going as a guest of the fabulous Auntie C!