I am the Mom of a Firecracker

According to several coworkers who have met Gabby - she is a firecracker.
It is no shock to my Mom that my daughter is a firecracker. In her words "She takes after her Mom." Am I firecracker?
Maybe...
But aside from being a explosive we played with as kids on the 4th what is a firecracker?
Having a temper? Speaking your mind?
Not sure but Gabby does like to let you know when she doesn't like something and is straight to the point. :)
Also, she is a character, she gets this look in her eye and you know that you better watch out.
Regardless she is mine and I think she is pretty awesome.

White stuff....

I know we live in Wisconsin. I also know that as a result we get snow... but come one people!

This is crazy! I love snow and sun and the crisp feel of winter, what hasn't been cool the scary condition of the roads and how quickly people forget to drive on them.

But hey... I have my little buddy. :)

NOLA...

Today is Mardi Gras, I don't celebrate it 'cause I live in WI.
However my dear friend Bethie does. She was impacted by Hurricane Katrina and now several years later it's still impacting people. (Beth included)
Right before Beth's wedding I was lucky enough to check out NOLA. What a cool city, and the people are beyond nice.
So why or why have we not done more to help those folks?
As this election year comes to be, question those politicians. We came together for 9/11 why is this different?
As many a celeb would say - MAKE IT RIGHT...
I have been watching Ellen and she as many know is a native of NOLA.
Thus my soapbox rant... I apologize.
One of the best ways to help.
Go visit, and not just for Mardi Gras. It is a great place even without all the beads.
Yummy food, warm weather, cool things to see, and really nice people.

Lunch Out

Now that we are parents unfortunately we do not get the luxury of meals out. Today was the exception. We ventured out to our favorite Mexican restaurant with Gabby in tow. She ate some lunch too and made friends with the waiters. It was so nice to be somewhere where someone else did the work and we were made to feel welcome eventhough we had a little one. We then moved on to Target where Gabby made friends with our fellow shoppers by throwing smiles their way. How again I ask did I get such a sweet baby?

I am a pretty lucky Mom.