The day started with a trip to the post office to send 7 custom dice bags winging their way to Germany (whoo-hoo!), then with picnic in hand the girls and I marched off to the pool for swim lessons and lap swimming. (I finally got myself together and remembered swim suit, money, and towel.. not bad for a third attempt..) Big E joined us for a picnic while we waited for our favorite pirate band to set up their annual free concert in the park. Captain Bogg and Salty rocked our waterlogged selves. I think next year the library, who sponsors this show, will need to provide a better sound system.. some of the songs were hard to hear. (Prepare for a gripe... ready?) Although, if some parents would shut their gobs (oh, did I say that out loud..?) the sound levels would have been fine. (Honestly, if you go to a concert the least you can do is not chatter on during the show. Really. It's not that hard.)