Karal Wants Everyone to Know It's Grading Season, so She Can Be Found Perched on the Shoulders of Her Dad as He Reads & Assesses

There is plenty of room for Karal all over the house but she insists on being atop her dad. As I shift into the grading chair, she maneuvers across my shoulders, often climbing on tables she should be on (she's such a goat) before sneaking across my back. This is a behavior she's done ever since she was a puppy. 

Yesterday was beautiful, although cold, and I made myself stay inside to grade, until I took Karal for a walk. I want to feel as if I'm sort-of caught up for a change. 

Talked to mom a couple of times and learned about Ted & Amy's advice column about the saga of Butch and Karl...a love story. She wants to know who told them (crazy how those every day days are so far in the past now). 

Kaitlyn's 2nd born, Ania, turned 1 last week so we're heading to Ansonia for a party. I also made mint julep in case anyone wants to gather for the Kentucky Derby. It's supposed to rain all day so I imagine most nutmeggers will be miserable. 

As it's a Friday at the end of the semester when the Kryptonite has me by the throat, there's not much more to write about. Grading is pretty lame, after all. It just feels so good when it is all done.