walking through last week

Ralph with all his kiddies taken at his house 5/6/08.

Hey friends.  I've been taking every opportunity to enjoy the beautiful stretch of weather we had last week.  That means that I was outside a lot, bbq-ing, playing with my kid and my nieces, having coffee dates with my newly married sister (who now has shorter hair!), watching my lily of the valley flowers bloom to life, sitting by the lake where mama ducks kept a watchful eye on their babies... just all out savoring the lovely dose of spring we've been experiencing.

I went to my sister's wedding dinner and called her *Mrs* all night.  I spent lot's of hours at the mall shopping for spring/summer clothes that Angie desperately needs.  I celebrated my dad's Saint Day at his house and enjoyed every second of his happiness.  His grand-babies adore him.  It's all been good.

There have been some not so great moments too, but those seem to be working out I guess.  Angie's sick with some kind of fever/cold/allergy thing.  My kid seems to pick up any illness that's making the 'rounds at school.  My throat is starting to feel scratchy but that comes as a bonus this time of the year.  It's just expected.

I have a date with my husband for Saturday night.  We're going to the Vanity Fair/Stoli Vodka party at the Stoli hotel in NYC.  We don't ever go on dates so when I got the email, I rsvp'd as fast as I could so that we could get on the list and have ourselves a proper night out.  I'm prepping my outfit and shoes already!! 

I'm planning to rest up with my baby for the next couple of days, hoping to get her better.  We've got another packed weekend coming up including a mama/kiddie karate class for mother's day.  The other night, Z and I were talking to Ange about mother's day and I said that I wanted to lay in bed all morning while they brought me coffee and pancakes for breakfast.  Her eyes brightened and I thought I detected a little excitement in her.  She looked at me all serious and said "Mom, I wish they had a Daughter's day".  Oh, yes she did.

Comments

[michelle of bleeding espresso]

What a cutie you have on your hands :) Hope you have a lovely weekend!

[guest]

could you provide a rsvp link/address to the stoli party?

[bella]

i don't have the link, sorry. it was all through email - and once i replied, i proceeded to clean out my inbox :(
sorry.

[kristen]

what a cute photo of you three - love your sister's new do! i also love your new banner. have a great time at the cocktail party and a good weekend.

happy mother's day! xoxo

[Toryssa]

Lil' bro is far less intimidating as a midget. You are all adorable. I love how much you love each other.

I'm with Ang, I wish there was a Daughter's Day, too!