Musings

It's 1:28 in the morning.

I started off my week with some awful stomach flu situation (I survived it only thanks to Danny and my parents), spent the rest of the week at work everyday, and finally had a chance today to get to work on the house. Both bathrooms needed a lot of work. So does our kitchen... which I haven't conquered yet. We are having some friends over on Tuesday night and the occasion hanging over my head is serving as a "Hurry, Allie, and get the house in shape!" kind of thing. Which is good for me.

Anyway, in an effort to get back to my pre-pregnancy body once and for all, I ordered a few new Pilates work outs on DVD last week. All week I have wanted to get to them. And all week it hasn't happened, until tonight. Which is why it is 1:32 a.m. and I am still awake. Whew.

I only have a couple small thoughts to share tonight.

I really love watching Mark grow. I know you are sick of hearing about it, but for me, every new stage is the biggest news and the biggest deal. Danny and I share remarks like, "Did you know he knows how to do this?!" (whatever it might be -- crawling, pulling himself up, etc.) He has spent an increasing amount of time with my parents and with his daddy as I've had to work more. I love that he gets to know each of them this way, but I hate the things I miss by not getting to spend every day with him. This week he learned to clap at his Grammy's house. And oh how we love to watch him remember each day that he's learned this neat new skill! He's also decided he really likes to splash in the tub, especially when I put my feet in the water while I bathe him and make splashes with my feet at the same time. He mimics what I do and we take turns splashing back and forth. Silly, but it is getting to be one of my favorite parts of the evening.

I hate this for how cliche it sounds, but I never dreamed being a parent was going to be so wonderful in so many little ways. There is something so sweet and dear about it. It's the kind of thing you hear about all your life and kind of roll your eyes at and then when it happens to you, you realize why everyone makes such a big deal of it. It is the BEST.

Playing at Grammy and Gramps' house.

And of course, not having to go at it alone is a blessing, too. Have I mentioned I have a wonderful husband and fantastic parents who are such a help? I would be at a loss without them.

Anyway, things are busy around here, as they usually are. I am looking forward to seeing two dear friends of mine this weekend, Callie and Karianne. I am back in school (sort of -- I am taking one class at the Y, just to keep moving forward), and that is very exciting. I miss Sarah, who is in London. But I know she's having a ball. Danny is working his tail off in school. I am really impressed with him. He just keeps going... and going... and going. Danny, you are fabulous. And handsome. And, thank you for doing the grocery shopping this week :) My parents have some exciting things happening in their lives, and I am very happy for them. And Fall is almost here -- how we love Fall at our house!

Well, these thoughts were a little scattered. As it is now 1:48 in the morning, I hope you can forgive me. I am going to shower and go to bed.

Goodnight, world!
xoxo
-a