Monday, May 18, 2009
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!
Yesterday by four-ish, the errands were done. The fridge restocked. The laundry folded. All was right in the world. The temp outside was bearable and Deedda was grilling steak and corn. The sprinkler was going and G discovered the fun of running through it. Dinner was awesome!
De Plane! De Plane!
Weekend before last we braved the airplane ride with toddler and car seat in tow. It was far better than my imagination feared it could be. In fact, G was a model traveler and even earned the right to visit the cockpit AND push the seat belt sign to hear the ding!
It was an old home weekend for me. We visited the college crew with bonus sightings of Jo/Dave in from FLA and Aunt Jamie.
I think Shannon may have put it best... with background noise that included some crying, some laughing and the sound of a beer can opening, she said, "this really isn't that different than college."
I couldn't agree more. It's hard to believe 13 years ago this month was graduation and just a couple months later I was home. My time with my dear friends in Boulder seems like yesterday for the most part. Unless I think about it enough to realize just how much time has gone by, how many kids have been born and how many gray hairs have appeared on my head. Maybe it just seems like yesterday because it feels so comfortable to pick up right where I left off with all the gang. I treasure their friendships so dearly!
Friday we went bowling, a first for G and so fun! Saturday, we drove to Evergreen for a get together at the Haver's. G slept much of the drive. After a late night arrival Thursday, late night bowling Friday and boycotted nap time overall, the poor kid had to get a few winks in where he could. So, he missed the first big vista view from the highway...just after the infamous (for the Butera household anyway) chief hosa exit.
It was an old home weekend for me. We visited the college crew with bonus sightings of Jo/Dave in from FLA and Aunt Jamie.
I think Shannon may have put it best... with background noise that included some crying, some laughing and the sound of a beer can opening, she said, "this really isn't that different than college."
I couldn't agree more. It's hard to believe 13 years ago this month was graduation and just a couple months later I was home. My time with my dear friends in Boulder seems like yesterday for the most part. Unless I think about it enough to realize just how much time has gone by, how many kids have been born and how many gray hairs have appeared on my head. Maybe it just seems like yesterday because it feels so comfortable to pick up right where I left off with all the gang. I treasure their friendships so dearly!
Friday we went bowling, a first for G and so fun! Saturday, we drove to Evergreen for a get together at the Haver's. G slept much of the drive. After a late night arrival Thursday, late night bowling Friday and boycotted nap time overall, the poor kid had to get a few winks in where he could. So, he missed the first big vista view from the highway...just after the infamous (for the Butera household anyway) chief hosa exit.Guess he figures he also missed the climb up the big ladder he was sure we needed to get up the mountain. He did wake up in time to enjoy the twisting and turning road up the mountain to the house. His observation was so appropriate.
"We're taking a drive like Sally and Lightening," He said.
Yep. Just like that!
Sunday was Mother's Day. The boys surprised me with an amethyst necklace. Mother Nature surprised us all with snow flurries. (just enough to make the mountain experience complete, without making the mountain drive an issue). We visited with Aunt Jamie and Miss Lilly Dog briefly for a great brunch before we rushed to the airport where we left the camera bag in the rental car but successfully retrieved it... and then rushed around in time to wait for a plane that ended up being an hour delayed.
Deeda and I lucked out at caught the finale of celebrity apprentice on the plane. (such trash. so good). G drifted off to sleep... deep sleep. So deep we deplaned, collected baggage, drove home and put him in bed while he slept.
It took me most of the week to fully recover. I realized when we got home how tired preggers mama was. But it was well worth it!
In other news, baby dionne deaux is officially showing outwardly and fluttering a bit. Oh boy, here we go. Lord, let the ankle swelling hold out a little longer. Thursday is the big 18 week ultrasound. Can't wait to count fingers and toes.
"We're taking a drive like Sally and Lightening," He said.
Yep. Just like that!
Sunday was Mother's Day. The boys surprised me with an amethyst necklace. Mother Nature surprised us all with snow flurries. (just enough to make the mountain experience complete, without making the mountain drive an issue). We visited with Aunt Jamie and Miss Lilly Dog briefly for a great brunch before we rushed to the airport where we left the camera bag in the rental car but successfully retrieved it... and then rushed around in time to wait for a plane that ended up being an hour delayed.
Deeda and I lucked out at caught the finale of celebrity apprentice on the plane. (such trash. so good). G drifted off to sleep... deep sleep. So deep we deplaned, collected baggage, drove home and put him in bed while he slept.
It took me most of the week to fully recover. I realized when we got home how tired preggers mama was. But it was well worth it!
In other news, baby dionne deaux is officially showing outwardly and fluttering a bit. Oh boy, here we go. Lord, let the ankle swelling hold out a little longer. Thursday is the big 18 week ultrasound. Can't wait to count fingers and toes.
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