Ned's last night

Tomorrow at 4am, Ned leaves for his team's annual training trip in Florida. He will be gone for 10 days or so. PC ("prechildren"), this annual event would be a mini girlie fest for me. For example, I would go shopping A LOT, watch chick flicks, read books, order takeout, etc. But now, because we are WC ("with children"), no girlie fest but, instead, just trying to survive as a single parent. Fortunately, I got a lot of practice with TWO kids this summer as Ned was gone quite a bit.

We went to Macado's for dinner tonight. It was kid's night so both children ate for free which was a huge bonus. The wait staff at Macado's must dread Tuesday night; the place is overrun with kids which makes for a lot of noise and a lot of mess. Overall, the kids were good. Jack is really starting to get the hang of table food. I'm trying to introduce more things to his diet. He did great with macaroni and cheese and toast tonight. The nearest brush with disaster occurred when some lady apparently desperately in need of a drink practically ran Bear over trying to get to the bar. Ned and I both made some smart comment but she was long gone. Lush.

By the way, I've resolved to be in a better mood. Positive thinking and all that. So, if you were concerned by yesterday's post that Ned might find me in a bathtub with slit wrists, worry no more. I've decided to snap out of it.

To that end, I think I've decided to go back on caffeine. I had given it up for years as I was trying to get pregnant, was pregnant, or breastfeeding. I think I need the extra jolt. I'll let you know as this develops.

My niece Katie checked out Bear's video and pics and wanted her own video/picture on the computer. Katie, I can't help you with the video but here's a beautiful picture of you from the beach this year. We love and miss you.

HSM is on upstairs. I never thought I would say this but what I wouldn't give to watch Peter Pan or some other Disney movie.

Love,

Allie