*Not just Taco Tuesday today. It’s Taco Tuesday, Hearts & Hooves edition. Meaning the taco shells have red & pink coloring. Don’t worry. They taste the same.* *Curly would have made plenty for lunch on the assumption the kids will be heading out to the #GameCenter tonight.*

*This will probably result in a wallop of TB's on Crescent Breeze's desk, asking if Gustavo can visit a little more often.* (\^o^/)

*Nearing the end of winter break. This means the kids will be trying to pack as much fun as they can in the next day & change.* [SQUEAL INTENSIFIES] [SCREM INTENSIFIES] [SLEDDING INTENSIFIES] /)^o^/)

*One of the kids predicted earlier that there would be pizza for dinner. Or maybe Curly overheard them.* *There is totally pizza for dinner. A pizza party to hopefully set the mood for the return to school.* :3

*Incoming kiddos! They come bearing hugs!* *Some come bearing late homework but also hugs!* /)^o^/) (Princess Plotline of 30XX)

*Meanwhile, at the orphanage...* *Wednesday waffles were a success once again. The kids enjoyed them & there's enough batter left to make some tomorrow.* *Right now, time for the kids to make off to the bathrooms to wash up & get into bed. Lights out time is soon.*

*It appears to be Stir-Friday today. Thanks to some volunteer help, stir fry was cooked up & served up to the kids.* *According to some of the kids, Curly has competition. Unknown to them, Curly & Zesty helped with plenty of the preparation.* /)owo(\

*Hopefully Winter Tide ❄️ enjoyed the cards & glitter that came her way from the kids.* *Gifts of several kinds would have come from the caretakers, along with plenty of wishes for many more happy, healthy birthdays to come for their friend & colleague.* ^.^

*Right now...* ....zzz...... *The kids & caretakers rest, charging up for the week ahead.* *Who knows what it'll bring, but they'll take it on the way they always do. Full squeal ahead.*

((Quick heads up for anyone here.))

*Chilli for dinner on a chilly night? How poetic. Not as poetic but still a great combo with that chilli is grilled cheese sandwiches.* *It may not be pizza but Curly, Zesty & the caretakers hope it's a great way to kick off the kids' weekend.* (\^o^/)

*The kids wait, ready with hugs.* /)^.^(\

*Here be a few dozen kiddos ready to ring in the new season...that's how the saying goes, right?* *However you wanna say it, they're ready & raring to go, eager to get winter wrapped up & spring rolled out.* (\^o^/) #WWU23

Taco Tuesday!!!! *So shout a stampede of passing kids, with a few out of breath caretakers on their tail.* /)^o^/)

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*Snacks are an important part of OHO life. Without snacks, the kids grind to a halt.* *They also grind to a halt without a good night's sleep, which they should be getting right now. Lights went out some time ago.* ~.~...zzz......

*Class on Tuesday??? Already?????!!!!* /)OWO(\

((I’d be remiss if I didn’t share this beautiful sight over New York. A double rainbow. <3 ))