. . . if you ask me . . .

. . . homework, backpacks and lunchboxes are overrated . . .

. . . especially if you are

in first or second grade . . .

. . . i've come to this conclusion

five days into a nine-day

babysitting stint . . .

. . . yes, we have houseguests

~ addison and halleigh ~

while their parents are relaxing

on this little boat . . .

. . . naturally, this is the week

when "country" reports are due . . .

. . . complete with a paper doll

representing native dress . . .

. . . addi chose mexico . . .

. . . so, fortunately, we got to use

drew's girlfriend

as our inspiration . . .

. . . addi named her gabriela . . .

. . . now, all that's left to do

is research and write

a one page report . . .

. . . wish us luck . . .