savvy picks for the kids and (mama too)

Tragedy has struck our household. The girls’ beloved pet fish, “King Betta” passed away yesterday afternoon. He was a good first pet, though a bit nonchalant in his affections. Despite that, he will be greatly missed. Mini sobbed uncontrollably yesterday. It was absolutely heartbreaking. We tried to comfort her as best as we could, but she was inconsolable for the longest time. Mini would cry for a few minutes, calm down a little later and as soon as she seemed to be okay, she’d notice in the corner of her eye his bowl and start sobbing all over again. She would then calm down again and then notice the thermometer and measuring cup we used for his bowl. The tears streamedas her agent if she became incapacitated as determined by
two physicians or by a court. Under the POA, Gloria granted Chauncey
broad powers, including the power to convey her real property. On
November 6, 2013, Chauncey, on behalf of himself and for Gloria as her
agent, conveyed their interest in the property to his son James Larmer in a
deed, reserving a life estate for himself and Gloria.

¶3           Chauncey acknowledged his execution of the deed before a
notary. The notary did not affix her official seal to the deed, but instead
used her embossing seal—also known as a “crimper”— when she notarized
the deed. Chauncey died in April 2014.

¶4              After Chauncey’s death,