Silly things

I made grilled cheese for lunch. The littlest monkey did the usual and ate the middle leaving the crust for me. Then she caught me eating a Hershey Kiss. (Yeah I know) So I told her to eat more of her lunch and she could have one.

Now she is making "grilled cheese balls" with the remainder of her sandwich. I should probably stop her, but some of the balls are actually making it into her mouth. Waste not want not right?

Another resolution

I would just like to announce that I actually put on make up for the trek to the craft store. And I didn't even BRING a sweatshirt to wear. So no lame mom uniform for me today.

I got lots of yarn and priced out a few other things that I want to try soon. I started a blanket for TBG. I am sure he will appreciate it - he likes stuff like that.
I also want to do a name plaque for one of his girls - but they didn't have the right size at the store we went too.

We head home tomorrow - it's been nice to be away - but it will be equally nice to be home again.

Travel Time

It turns out that traveling on New Years morning isn't a bad idea. We hit hardly any traffic on the way to Maryland. We came to visit The Big Guy's kids. They are about the same age as my middle monkey so she came along too. Other than the usual "Are we there yet?", the trip was a breeze.

His ex (L) was very sweet to me - and welcomed me into her home, so kudos to her. And she had the girls get each of us a gift. Since I was jonesing for a craft we made a plan to go to the craft store tomorrow. Yarn is on sale and I know I can crochet with a little warming up and help from L. In the meantime I got to see her specialty. I cannot WAIT to try this - it is gorgeous!!! This picture totally doesn't do it justice:






We are exhausted - but it's really nice to be here, some green grass instead of snow everywhere, I get to see TBG play with his kids... they are so happy to be with him. All in all I am very happy to be starting the new year this way.