Girlfriends are good for the soul

I consider myself extremely lucky to have girlfriends that I've known since grade school. You read that right. I made some of the best of friends in elementary and middle school and those friendships have stood the test of time and, more impressively, distance. There's something very special about friends that have been with you through it all; first kisses, ugly break-ups, awkward phases (eh, hem...all of middle school), embarrassing hairstyles, first dates with our now husbands, career changes and everything in between. They celebrated your highs and encouraged you through the lows. And then you can get together for a weekend in St. Louis and laugh about it all. This past weekend we did just that.

Carly, Adrienne and Katie drove from Chicago and Kelly took a flight from Detroit. We caught up over wine, pizza and snacks on Friday night at our house. Saturday included some playtime with the kiddos, lunch in town and then mani/pedi's with champagne a la SATC. Saturday night we had a drink at their hotel bar and then enjoyed some yummy sushi in the Central West End. The fun didn't stop there. Lilly and I headed over to their hotel early Sunday morning for a PJ party and room service breakfast in bed. What a special treat to share 'girl time' with my favorite gal.

While the weather wasn't exactly what we hoped for, it could not have been a more perfect weekend with some of my very favorite women in my new (I know it's been nearly three years but it's still 'new' in my eyes) home. I am so happy they got to meet Ray and that Lill got to spend some quality time with them.

"Girls...?! Girls...?!"  Come back soon!!!

Happy 3 months!

How is it almost May? And how is our baby already 3 months old? He's smiling and giggling up a storm and making us do the same. He's essentially sleeping through the night (knock on wood) and is a chill, 'go with the flow' kinda guy. He's our best little buddy that I love spending my days with which means that heading back to work this past Monday was not so enjoyable. Don't get me wrong, I love sitting at my desk for extended periods of time, drinking a full cup of hot coffee and going to the bathroom without two tiny humans (that's what you love about your job too, right?), but I sure miss the smiles of our two little buggers a whole lot. Luckily they're getting to spend some quality time with MawMaw and PawPaw which makes going back to work much easier.

Stats: No doctor appointment this month but I can assure you he's growing just fine as his 6 month size clothing is starting to seem snug...

Likes: Mommy and daddy, bathtime, putting my hands in my mouth, swatting and kicking at hanging toys, my Wubbanubs (pacifiers), laying on my changing table, watching my big sis, Lill, and doggie, Ty, standing up with assistance

Dislikes: Not much. Having a full diaper, laying down (I want to sit/stand up and look around), naptime.  I'll nap, just not for long. I don't want to miss out on the action!