This week felt long — in a good way: full and restorative. A weekend away at Mom 2.0 seemed to reset things at home; maybe we all needed a little distance. Coming back, everyone is happier to be together. Even though much of the week was spent in waiting rooms and doctors’ offices, we finished it in New York City. The kids were great sports (we made them walk everywhere) and a lot of fun to be with when they weren’t pushing our buttons.
Sunday:
These are my “before” flowerpots, but that didn’t stop her from trying to take care of them.
She asked for purple flowers to plant (I don’t even know what these are).
Mother’s Day at Chili’s (again) calls for finger guns.
Monday:
Freezing, FREEZING cold water.
The gingers are unphased by cold.
So excited about her chocolate frog she forgot to take the plastic off.
Tuesday:
She tied that all by herself.
Thank God for iPads (during my NST).
Wishflowers.
Wednesday:
“Pweeeese we swim some more Mommy? Pweeeeeese?”
We bought cat food, paper towels, and batteries at Walmart. She is hugging the batteries.
Fawkes Phoenix is Evan’s new BFF.
Thursday:
Looking pensive about the rain.
In case you thought they were GOOD at posing for pictures.
Sleeping Beauty.
Friday:
What is this weather even??
Next year, SHE is going to be coming home on that bus.
Another day, another visit to L&D.
Saturday:
When you get the Metro-North seats with the power outlet, you get to play Angry Birds all the way into the city.
Shake Shack is actually as good as everyone says.
I think our last family picture (selfie or otherwise) was in October. We heart NYC.
By the end of the weekend my left hip was acting up — out of joint, sprained, or otherwise sore — and I could barely walk. Ironically, I finally found my sense of direction in New York because we walked everywhere. I’m pretty sure even the gingers will sleep in tomorrow.
On a brighter note, I got an awesome new stroller that’s motivating me to get back to Stroller Strides. If my hip cooperates, maybe we’ll make it this week.