My sweet boy,

I went in fully prepared to be in art class today. I had some books on squids, had my Bluetooth speaker to play ocean noises while they drew, and all my examples of our under the sea squid drawing, but I got put in a second grade classroom. I did manage to use my speaker in that classroom and put on some ocean sounds and then forest sounds and the kids were doing their independent work.

Ellie finally went back to hip hop tonight after missing the last nine weeks because we were at The Caring Place. While she was inside dancing, I stood right outside on the sidewalk so I could see her through the window. Your brothers spent their thirty minutes running back and forth on the sidewalk with no shoes on. I’m pretty sure we get some weird looks from people, but I really think that’s the one part of Hawaii that they really don’t want to let go of. I’m sure you’d be the same way.

Ellie hasn’t heard anything back from the South Park Theatre auditions yet. They said they would contact everyone April 12th to the 19th. It’s bothering her because she was so excited about it. As her mom, I’m hoping she even gets the smallest part just so she doesn’t get discouraged, but I know that’s not how life works. I just keep reminding her how proud I am that she went out and did it and there will always be more auditions for her to go on.

I got another compliment today on my necklace with your ashes in it. I really wish I could openly tell people about it, but it’s not appropriate or really my place. I honestly just want any excuse to talk about you in conversation and my necklace is you.

I love you more than anything in the world, baby boy. Goodnight and sweet dreams.