I haven't taken any photos of the Bran Muffin explosion yet as it's frankly a little boring right now. Once we get the stripes on, though, I'll be showing off! A's plan to start the Paprika last night was preempted by his craving for Cold Stone. The new plan is to do the second coat of Bran Muffin together tonight. Then, paint like crazy this weekend! Paprika, Canteen and 50/50. He's hoping we'll get it all done between tonight, tomorrow, and Sunday. My goals are not so lofty; we'll just do what we can. I'll get photos up as soon as possible! (Seems as though he's decided I'm right and getting all the painting knocked out first is the better idea. Thanks for your support, girls!)

Last night when they got home from Cold Stone, Punk ran up to me with a quart of Chocolate Devotion. (Read the following quote in rapid-fire four-year-old style) "MOM! Look what I brought you! And it's ALL for YOU!! We walked into the ice CREAM store and there was this refrigerator and I got this ice CREAM for you and there were birthday cakes in there too--with SPRINKLES!!!--and we should go back there and get one for your birthday and it already has sprinkles and we can WRITE YOUR NAME on it!!!!! Mom, are you proud of me?" "Of course, honey. What do you think I'm proud of you for?" (Quizzically, like I should, of course, know this answer) "For bringing you ice CREAM, Mom!" Oh, of course! Isn't he precious?!