Monday, February 18th, 2008

Most grateful moment of the day: I have a few actually today. I got to spend the morning driving around, drinking coffee, shopping and laughing with my sister and the kids for a couple of hours this morning- which is always fun. We were even kind of productive in our outing, which was an added (but unnecessary) bonus! Then I got to go shopping, all by myself with my grandma and my aunt Di. I felt like I was 7 years old, going on one of our famous special trips. It was great to get them alone and browse around the mall. That, too, turned out to be a very successful shopping trip for my grandma! Then, I got to hang out with Timmy, Jimmy and Tom and Mary Gilbride tonight. They all came over, some for dinner and some after to hang out and see the kids. It was a really relaxing and fun day.

One thing I learned today: That there are excellent baby-sitters out there still!!! Jack's 'friend' Sarah, who he met at his playschool this winter is a senior at Rocky River. She and Jack really clicked and she came over to stay with the kids while I went out this afternoon. Jack woke up from his nap after I got home, yelling for Sarah and was very disappointed to find me waiting for him. Everything went very smoothly while I was gone. And 5 minutes after she left, she called to tell me that she had changed Mallie's outfit because she had gone through her diaper and washed out her clothes and hung them up to dry! This is more than I would have done!!!! SHe's great!

One moment I wish I could redo: I wish I hadn't tried to correct how Tommy was disciplining Jack tonight at dinner, in front of Jack! Jack definately picked up on it and after I said, "No Tommy.....'- Jack repeated me and shook his finger at his dad and said 'No Tommy!' Opppppps.

Best life tip of the day: As much as it pains me to endorse a large retail chain over a smaller craft store- it is worth it to go to JoAnn Fabrics for your crafting needs over Pat Catan's! Especially when lugging 2 kids with you.

Biggest laugh of the day: (One was definately the moment I wish I could redo, above). But while we shopped at Pat Catan's, Jack heard one of the customer service phones on the counter. He started yelling at the top of his lungs, "THE PHONE'S RIIIIINING!!!! YOUR PHONE'S RIIIINGING!!!!'. It was so embarassing, but also hilarious.

Best Tommy moment: I feel like I have not seen or heard much of Tommy today, so I'm not sure. It's cold out tonight, so it'll be nice that I can snuggle him tonight to keep warm....unless I pass out before he comes to bed- which will definatley happen.....so I'm not sure!?

Best Jack moment: Mallie was sleeping on me while the Gilbride's were here tonight and Jack came over and did a quick version of 'Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep' followed by a quick "Twinkle, twinkle, little star' for her, and gave her a kiss, which is his nighttime routine.

Also, after 'grabbing himself' several times in front of everyone tonight, Tommy mentioned that he might need a new diaper. So I picked him up to carry him in the other room to investigate this matter further, in an more inconspicuous venue. However, as I walked across the room, he started asking me loudly, 'Mommy, I have poo?'- which really just defeated the whole purpose. Tommy's dad thought that was pretty funny.

Best Mallie moment: When I got back from shopping for a few hours this afternoon, she was sleeping. When she woke up she was especially happy to see me and I felt like I hadn't seen her in a few days! So we had fun playing together this afternoon. I truly do not know how I'm going to leave her (either of them really!) for 6 days. I'm going to be so sick to see her!