Just came back from a quick jaunt down to Minneapolis last week for Spring Break. We took the girls to Nickelodeon Universe at the MOA and stayed at the Radisson with the Waterpark of America. I have to say it was probably the best vacation we had with the girls and honestly, none of us were ready to go home. Now that the girls are getting more independent, we have such a good time together, plus they still think we're cool and I'm not looking forward to the end of those days. I guess I need to be realistic about it though, as the eldest has already asked me to refrain from kissing her once we've left the vehicle for school drop-off...the nerve! Personally, I think that until they are able to get themselves to school safely on their own, a hug and a kiss on the playground is fair game. Why do I get the feeling I'm in for a rude awakening???

On a completely different topic, my hairdresser introduced me to an Irish author, Marion Keyes. I think her books are a gas and I think I might have a wee bit of a crush on her...for her ability to write with humour of course. Not in a stalkery kind of way, it's just lovely to find a new author. I'm also thrilled that my copy of Certain Girls by Jennifer Weiner should arrive in the mail anyday now. I've been reading all the heavy stuff lately, you know, to help get me through until spring arrives in the bloody province (;-p) and I've got to say that these social satires couldn't come at a better time!

OK, one last thing, I know I'm all over the map here today, but does anyone know where you can buy quality-made, women's business casual clothing, that is not made in China? I am trying to do my part here people, but no one is making it very easy...the choices are...fashionable, reasonably-priced clothing from China (or any other nation where they are paying the seamstress less than $1 an hour) or buy hemp clothes and appear as though dressed as a garbage sack! BTW - do my shoes made in Italy count as fair trade?