Walking Backwards

Happy Spring Break!!! The flurry of activity that always accompanies this break in our lives has kept me away from the computer for most of the week. So, for now you'll have to settle for a big-ol' bulleted list.

- We went to Houston last weekend to spend time with Joe's family before the epic of family weddings begins in April. We went to the zoo and just hung out. Nicholas loved the carousel, but would not nap no matter how much I begged and cajoled.

- Monday was my birthday and was pretty good all around. Nicholas was well behaved enough in the morning for me to get some much needed housework done (so much more to go) and Joe came home at about 12:30 in the afternoon so that I could go to the dentist and get my teeth cleaned in peace. Joe got me the coffee press I wanted and a piece of my favorite cake (rosemary lemon) and Nicholas made me a really sweet card. I had book group at night and had a great bottle of wine and some good mama conversation. Very fun, all in all.

- Annie and I went to a lovely art exhibit on Tuesday with the small children. They were exceptionally well behaved, but did not seem to appreciate the atmosphere as much as we did. Sadly, I got car sick on the way there and it kind of put a damper on my mood. Curse my motion sickness.

- Today, we went to a birthday party for a friend's daughter who turned three. There was a playscape, so little was seen of Mr. Nicholas. He was able to be coaxed back to the table with the mention of cake, though. After we left, we started shopping for all of the upcoming birthdays and visits and trips to see family and weddings. We ended up buy Nicholas a light-up top and I got a new book. That's it.

- Tonight, Joe has his game and it is just me and a mountain of homework in a dirty house. I suppose I should attend to that.