Ache

So my little one is at her Ada and Nana's in KC and I am trying really hard not to feel guilt. I miss her so badly I can hardly eat or think. I know she is in the 2nd best place in the world and this is as good as for her as it is for us, but God this is hard. I am struggling just looking at her toys.
She was such a good traveler. We drove to KC in two days and stayed overnight and she was just awesome. She was probably less crabby than her Mommy and Daddy. And for the record - Iowa is boring. Oh my it goes on and on. The people are very nice and parts are pretty but you hit the middle and ugh. I have never lived in the country so after awhile I had seen enough.
On the flip side the Iowa/WI border - beautiful. WOW.
So here I am trying to eat some time 'til Thursday when she arrives with her Grandparents. Then she and I partake in the Harley Davidson festivities with her Grandpa.
Now I just have to make it til then.....

She can find her toes...

Gabby is now 14 months.
I already think she is pretty cool but now her coolness has gone up a level because:

• she can show you her toes when asked
• can find the color red in a book
• just about feed herself
• can walk
• sings
• reads books - among her favorites: Go Dog Go
• thinks she is making Max sit and the cats when she has food in her hand
• gives hugs and kisses
• dances to Weezer and RunDMC with Mommy
• is simply amazing...

She is beyond remarkable. It is fun to see her do things for the first time. Like walk barefoot or eat a new food. I am starting to understand how people end up with more than one child. Then they become teenagers. Yikes!

Comfort Zones, Contractors, and a week solo...

This week are house is invaded. By contractors. In theory it should all be finished by next week but until then craziness will be in full effect. We are having our house resided and new carpet and wood put in. So if there isn't someone outside there will be someone inside. Which if it was just me - no biggie. However I have a baby, two cats, and a dog. I am going to have to do some creative activities to occupy all. Wish me luck. When it is all done I think our house will look great it is just getting there.
Today I am talking a class. It's a beading class. I can already make some jewelry but it would be nice to learn how to use the tools I have bought. I am a little nervous because it is a bunch of strangers making beaded stuff but I think it will be fun.
Finally in about two weeks I am allowing my little sweetheart some time with her grandparents. I am beyond nervous. I think she will do fabu, me - my heart will be breaking a little. Even on our worst days I am nutso for her. It will be hard but I think good. And good practice because in Feb. - Jamaica for our 5 year anniversary baby!

Can It Be the Weekend All the Time?

What a great weekend and it's only Saturday! Chris and I checked out our local farmer's market. It isn't too big but it was nice to be outside and we have a really nice revamped downtown. And of course Double G was thrilled.
Next onto Best Buy. We needed batteries and wanted to get our hands on the new Weezer cd. Of course since both of us like electronics the trip ran long, causing G to get squirmy so we split up. As I am alone in the computer bag aisle I hear a young child yell. Of course it was mine. She just wanted to remind everyone she was in the store.
Last stop Target. We misplaced G's sandal and needed a bathroom shelf. Said sandal indeed was at Target and we located the shelf.
We got some toys for us and some yummy fresh produce. Squeezed in some Wii bowling and had some outside time with G.
Now if she sleeps through the night it will be perfect.
Now I know why Bob Geldof hates Mondays...