I’m blogging this at nearly midnight after enjoying a lovely glass of wine with a couple of girlfriends. We have a dinner club that meets approximately every couple of months and recently decided that the girls need to get together before for a “planning night.” Which is really just an excuse to drink wine and get out of the house. Hey, whatever works. I feel better than I have all week just having that break.

It’s been a great day, actually. My sister (in law) was here overnight and joined Primo and I for Kindermusik this morning and then we went out for lunch (after ditching the kids with the huz for their nap/quiet time) and she took me shopping to pick out my own birthday present. I totally recommend that method of shopping. It was great! I got a new clear silicone spatula (no colourings to leach in to food), new baking sheets and a cookie scoop I’ve wanted for a while. Then she bought us some shiraz-blackberry-chocolate sauce on a whim when we hit a cool little local shop. Can’t wait to try it on baked pears. Mmmmm.

We’ve had a few milestones this weekend:

Primo conquered the last of his nemeses…the child safe doorknob cover. It was the only thing keeping him in his room at night and at quiet time. So how the hell do the rest of you get your kids to stay in their room without duct tape?

Bella said ‘I love you’ for the first time tonight. “Wuffoo!” (That smooshing sound? Me melting.) She also said a two word sentence with no signs that didn’t involve food or sign language. “Mommy…pretty!” As if that weren’t enough, she even rubbed my cheek as she said it, and then kissed me with a big baby open mouth.

I can’t believe how much she’s talking for only 14 1/2 months old. I just looked back at Primo’s vocab at 15 1/2 months and I think she’s learning from the pro. She may even talk a little more, but most of it’s still just repeating after us. It’s tough to remember to never compare them…I have to work on that.

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I got tagged for this meme on facebook and am doing it here instead because I can’t follow directions. It’s just a mental block I have.
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My husband: is my best friend. (and is very tired. Poor guy.)

Maybe: I will win a lottery and not go back to work.

People would say that: I’m happy. And they’d be right!

I love: my family, more than anything in the world.

I don’t understand: people who suck.

When I wake up in the morning: it is because a child is screaming for me. I don’t get out of bed just for kicks.

I lost: one out of every pair of earrings that I really liked. I need new earrings.

My life is full of: love & laughter. And lots of coffee. And some screaming.

My past taught me: that smart people like me learn from our mistakes instead of wasting time regretting them. That life is too short. That all that matters is love & laughter.

I get annoyed when: it’s a day of the week that ends in ‘ay.’ I’m easily annoyed.

Parties are: fun and a great chance to catch up with old friends & meet new ones.

I wish: I had more money, and that I could see my mom more often.

Dogs: are annoying on every day that ends in ‘ay’ but I love them anyway. They’re my furbabies. Good thing they’re cute. Especially when I’m cleaning a pissy carpet.

Cats: are are super easy to care for & I’m so glad I have the chance to share my life with one.

Tomorrow: is a brand new day, and I’m going to enjoy it & appreciate it no matter what.

I have low tolerance: for stupidity & lack of common sense. And laziness. And procrastination. And unmotivated people. And…

If I had a million dollars: I would pay off our mortgage, invest wisely and never “work” again.

I’m totally terrified: of losing the people I love, or dying and leaving my babies.

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