New Favorite Things

The other day HC was trying to remember a song she heard in local shop and she really struggled with the words but we clearly recognized the tune! I wish I could remember her wrong words because they were hysterical but once we told her the correct words we've forgotten. It was something like "she is the best gopher" or something like that! It was funny. We bought HC her first big girl CD and she quickly became familiar with her new favorite "The BEST of both worlds". She locked herself in her room to dance and sing. She wanted to be alone. There were good sides to that - a little break from the constant chatter, and bad sides - my baby girl was pulling away from us all. She hasn't been listening to it as much lately and I haven't mentioned it. I am not ready for my kids to hide out in their rooms yet - I don't think I will ever be ready for that! I enjoy the bustle of us all enjoying the same space! But she sure had fun learning her new favorite song! (HC has strategically placed every tiny thing in her room. It was once clutter free but now she has become opinionated about where things go - we are letting her have a little freedom in that area; but it does drive me nuts seeing all her 'organized' piles.)
Since we've moved we've been without a BBQ pit. That may seem like no big deal but my husband comes from a family that cooks and cooks well. They cook often and they use the grill several times a week. This was like part of our kitchen was MIA! It was a thrill to return to our life again!
Can you hear the 'ding'!?! Hubby is proud and happy! Life is good!