Retail Therapy

Beth is was in town this weekend and we got to literally spend the whole Saturday together. It was so awesome. I love Gabby but it was nice to spend some time with someone who can respond to me when I talk. I was laughing so hard I seriously thought I was going to wet myself a few times yesterday!
It's hard having such a great friend so far away but I think it speaks to our friendship that even though we aren't in the same state we do have such a great time together. We both are going through growing pains in regards to certain things and it felt good to have someone to commiserate with. It's hard being a grown up! :)
She got to spend some time with my favorite under 4 foot person and we had a yummy lunch together. Bonus we got to visit with one of our good friends as well.
Maybe someday when we are all in our twilight years we will all be in the same place.

Spring Craziness

Spring is here and I am really happy to be able to open up the house. Unfortunately being a home owner during the Spring means having to do Spring yard work. Which for us can be a hassle. We have 3 full grown tress and no amount of raking gets all the leaves let alone the branches. I did branch patrol on our front yard today and will be hitting the leaves tomorrow.
Our inside is suffering as well. I enjoy cleaning but it's the getting started that is tough. Wish we had a maid! And a butler, nanny, and a lawn guy.
Oh well, I guess that's me. :)

Vacation

My last vacation was in Dec. We spent Christmas with my folks which was great but getting there was a nightmare thanks to Mother Nature.
This time around Gabby and I are flying alone to KC. My parents have moved and will only be in their house a day.
I am excited and am ready for a break but also a little nervous to fly alone with a baby. Gabby is a pretty mellow kid but she is teething so her emotions are not her own.
Fingers crossed!

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.