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Bows and Beast Boy

My bulletin board at home is covered with notices about upcoming events. It drives me nuts to have so much paperwork there, but I need to have everything posted so I don't forget about upcoming activities. Yesterday, I was able to start removing some items, as we are finally getting to the days where the events are taking place! For someone like me, who thrives on checking off items on to-do lists, and loves the feeling of closure, this is a BIG deal.

Yesterday, G and Scott spent some good quality time together, as a group of neighborhood girlfriends and I headed south to Cannon Falls for a girls' day out event at the winery. There was shopping from local vendors (really cute stuff!), a specialty cocktail they prepared just for that day (it was a lavender concoction, and it was dee-lish), and wines (of course!) After we had our (literal) fill, we headed across the street to a local tavern, and had a yummy lunch. It was SO nice to enjoy the morning with friends, and to do something different! And Scott and G did NOT end up killing each other while I was gone, contrary to popular speculation.

As soon as I came home, I shuttled Ava off to a birthday party (that invite is finally off of the bulletin board!) She was gone for THREE hours and had a super fun time! It was the perfect way for her to burn off some energy on a dreary Saturday afternoon.

While Ava was gone, G and I took the opportunity to watch the Marmaduke movie together...such luxury! A movie on Saturday afternoon? Unheard of! I missed out on spending time with my family over the last four weekends (because I was working) so I decided that it was super important to take the time to relax and enjoy the snuggles with my little guy.

After we picked up Ava from the party, we headed out to eat, and then got home in enough time to watch ANOTHER movie. WHAT? Two movies in one day?? The kids have now been introduced to Herbie (the VW bug) and we had a great time watching the little car perform its tricks while racing.

Ava and G decided to play hair salon...I think the yellow bow really accents his eye color, don't you?


Last Sunday, the kids were SO excited about the ice cream man (apparently they have tracked to him to coming to our neighborhood at 1pm every Sunday.) So, of course we stalked him...here's G and his Beast Boy ice cream treat!


Ava received an "A" mug for Christmas, and I decided it was time for G to have a little mug, perfectly sized for his hands. This little bear mug just melts my heart...


In honor of Mother's Day, G decided to camp outside of our bedroom door and wait patiently for me to get up this morning. And by patiently, I mean that he MAY have been pushing on the door and making small sounds to wake me up. He let me sleep in until 6:30am, so I guess that's ok...? I often wonder what it would be like to live with people who didn't always get up so early...Scott was up at 3am with Lucky, Ava got up at 5:30am (not sure sure why), and who knows how long G was lurking outside of our door... At least we get a lot of things done while most people are still snug in their beds!

In honor of Mother's Day, my mom, Ava, and I are going to do some shopping this afternoon, so we can check some things off of our to-do list (HOORAY!) The kids both need new Crocs and swimming suits, so we're going to hit up the Eagan outlets today...it looks like it's going to be gorgeous weather (70's and sunny) so being in that outdoor shopping area, with my favorite mom, and the first child to make me a mom, will be the perfect way to spend it!

Special shout out to my mom and my mother-in-law today...Happy Mother's Day! We love you very much!

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