mid-week

Halfway through the work week, a good day to check in. We actually had a delayed opening today (noon) on account of the snow. Kids had a full snow day, but I'm not looking a gift horse (relaxed morning at home) in the mouth.

I met up with Priya for drinks on Monday night. It was so good to catch up. We last saw each other in July, so twice in six months is pretty good for us, considering that before July, I hadn't seen her since before Eden was born. Anyway, we connected right away, as always, and had fun catching up and dishing on all of our former high school friends that we've suddenly been back in touch with a la Facebook. We're planning on heading to Maryland in March, and I'm definitely going to squeeze in a visit to them in VA this trip.

Yesterday, Sadie had a second playdate with her new friend, Victoria. It went well, as in she didn't want to leave when I came to pick her up. That was ok, though, as it gave me a chance to chat with her mom, who is really nice and to admire their spectacular home (stunning Victorian in Loch Arbour). I foresee more playdates in their future.

I wasn't able to work out yesterday, since I was one pickup duty, and I have to say, I actually missed it. Looking forward to a good one today right after work. I think it is a good sign that when the phone rang at 5:30 this morning, notifying me about the delayed opening, my second thought (after 'woohoo!' was 'oh cool, I can still get in a run after work now). I am, at least for the time being, hooked.

So anyway, I had a nice quiet morning with Eden today, while Evan worked and Sadie was at Abby's. I so rarely get time alone with E that it was such a treat. Sadie and Abby, after an aborted attempt at playing in the snow (it was pouring rain at this point) convinced Carolyn to take them out to lunch and the movies (Marley & Me).

The rest of the week looks pretty quiet. We are having a date night Friday night, which I'm looking forward to. We're going to dinner and then to see Slumdog Millionaire. Really looking forward to a night out!

Anyway, that's about all from here. I'm looking forward to stepping on the scale on Friday and hopefully seeing some more good results. I'll be back to post about it over the weekend, either way.

Hump Day

It is only Wednesday, but I'm already so checked out of this work week. We have a plans for a great weekend ahead of us, so it can't get here soon enough, as far as I'm concerned.

Saturday afternoon, we're dropping the girls at my parents' house and heading in to the city. We're meeting up with Jeff and Anonda for drinks, and then going to eat here. No idea what we'll do afterwards, but with no kids to rush back home to, or any reason to have to rise and shine early on Sunday, I'm sure we'll come up with something fun.

Sunday afternoon, I'm taking Sadie and Matan to see this play, which looks really cute. Then, I think we're getting together with Evan's family for an early dinner.

So, other than looking ahead to the weekend, not a whole lot is going on. Eden has entered the bad dreams phase of childhood, and woke up crying hysterically at 6:11 a.m. We brought her in with us and while she did lay there quietly (possibly sleeping, hard to tell), I was unable to fall back asleep. Yawn.

In other Eden news, I put her hair in pigtails for the first time ever this morning. She is now, officially, the cutest. toddler. ever. Seriously, she looks like Darla from the little rascals. It is too cute, and even cuter is when she catches sight of herself and looks so thrilled with 'mine digtails!' If they are still somewhat intact when I get home from work, I'll snap a picture and upload.

Sadie is doing great these days. I feel like I spend an awful lot of time fretting about some aspect of her growth or personality or just general well-being, so it is really nice to just be enjoying every bit of her for the time being.

Anyway, I guess I'd better get some work done...