a photo a day keeps insanity away

February 15, 2012

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I will say that one benefit of living close to work is that I can watch to see when contractors arrive from the board room meetings.

Also, I am over winter weather. No snow, no skiing, then hasta says me. Bring on summer.

February 14, 2012

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In case there was rumor that I am the only mom who puts effort into class holiday parties, behold evidence to the contrary.

Dinner at District 7, and ice cream at The Chocolate Bar make for a nice little celebration.

February 13, 2012

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Week 3, 7 LB's down. So many to go but I feel like this is accomplishable. I'm pretty sure that's not even a word.

February 12, 2012

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Today's cold weather led to indoor activity: prepping Lilly's valentines. Homemade caramel popcorn was a success, with minimal burns on my part.

February 11, 2012

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Kasia S. is getting hitched, so the bridal-shower-insane-gathering-of-women commenced.

February 10, 2012

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Uncle Pat and Peggy visited from Canadialand, so we celebrated familia style.

February 9, 2012

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MS150 team happy hour. Good times at Celtic Gardens.

February 8, 2012

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Will you be my loving ninja?

February 7, 2012

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The Master Bedtime Procrastinator. Also, somewhat Who-like.

February 6, 2012

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Ok, so it is not quite 5, but 4.8lbs in two weeks. I claim the benefit of rounding.

February 5, 2012

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The Big Day: the male-equivalent of Valentines day, Superbowl Sunday. We had some friends over and there was feasting: Chopped beef/slaw sliders, Pigs in a blanket with carmelized onions, homemade spring rolls and peanut sauce by Stephanie L., dips and chips and more dessert than should be legal. Let's say it was Weight Watchers day to kindly suckit.

Allie and Lilly had fun decorating their Rice Krispy treats. More frosting and gummi bears than treat, if you will.

February 4, 2012

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Andrew and I had a date and saw "Bring It On" at TUTS. Highly recommend, it was very entertaining.

February 3, 2012

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Rain rain go away.

Also, the ridiculously huge parking garage across the street.

February 2, 2012

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The "Gucci of Sushi, Uchi" opened near our house, which makes me excited since I do love the one in Austin. However, I think we'll have to wait for the hubbub to die down before checking it out.

February 1, 2012

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Andrew had to run to the ATM, so he found a way to take a huge detour to a new dessert place we spotted on the way home from swim class: Petite Sweets. I'm not really complaining, the salted caramel macaroon was drool worthy.

January 31, 2012

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Every evening we have a routine down:

1) Get home, Andrew go upstairs to change, I set Lilly up with Dora The Annoying.
2) Andrew starts dinner, I go upstairs to change.
3) I set table and help with whatever prep I am capable of (so far, cooking rice or grating cheese is my vast repertoire). I also field requests from our daughter The Enforcer (true story).
4) We sit down at the table and eat dinner. If there is only one instance of tears during the meal, I consider it a success.
5) Andrew plays with Lilly while I do dishes. Sometimes if he's feeling up to it, he'll help me with them while Lilly sits at the counter and jabbers on.
6) At some point we try to corral Lilly towards her bedroom for a bath and "night night time". This is always met with fierce opposition. One of us bathes her and gets her into pajamas while the other sets up her toothbrush and prepares warm milk for her during story time. Then whichever one didn't do the bathing does the bedtime stories and is responsible for The Impossible: getting Lilly to sleep. This requires unprecedented negotiation skills, a expansive selection of singing tunes and endless patience.

Therefore, in order to avoid insanity, there is a strict rotation on bed time duties, alternating every night. To be released of the duties for a night off that would normally be your night on, there is prior notice required, and substitution arrangement negotiations.

There can be no complaint that this is not a 50/50 operation. I'm happy to be splitting it with this chef.

January 30, 2012

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One week down and 3lbs lighter. Encouraging!

January 29, 2012

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Andrew and I did a 12 mile ride at Terry Hershey in absolutely gorgeous weather. If we could only be so lucky on April 21/22.

Also, I saved most of my "splurge points" for dessert, truffle french fries and wine for Becky's birthday. Worth it.

January 27, 2012

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Our first official training ride was about 8 miles on the Eleanor Tinsley trail (mountain bikes). We are obviously overly stoked.

January 26, 2012

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Driving at dusk near downtown is one of my favorites. Pink buildings.

January 25, 2012

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Swim class, week 4: Lilly was about to dive to the bottom of the pool (instead of platform) when EVERYONE OUT OF THE POOL. Some poor kid revisited a banana on the side of the pool. Better luck next time.

Also, the phrase "pendulous breasts" was worked in conversation today (not by me), and every time I say it out loud, I start cracking up. There could not be a more vivid descriptor.

January 24, 2012

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Feel free to snicker, I've lost patience with my (lack of) accountability. I be one of those crazy points people for a while.

January 23, 2012

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Kasia's picking up my slack here. Photos from The Wintry Motherland.

January 22, 2012

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My in laws got a new puppy today to add to their brood. It's hard not to love puppy breath.

January 21, 2012

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The full insanity experience of 3yr old birthday parties for Janet. Even ended in vomit, as the cherry on top.

Also, afternoon time with the Trevinos.