Thought I might be pregnant this month - but alas, undeniable proof today that I am not. Welcome to the weekend. But that's okay. Here's a happy boy discovering the joys that are cake, icing and ice cream. Life will never be the same. No plans today - just hanging out with my boys. Nothing else I'd rather do.

Ah - Friday off. And E's having his morning nap. Another cup of coffee for me, and when he awakens, we walk the sunshine saturated streets and giggle at the park swings. I'm in a good mood today. I plan to enjoy it.

Today's is Ethan's birthday party. I'm exhausted already - what with all the shopping, cleaning and cooking yesterday. More of the same this morning. Don't get me wrong - I go overboard EVERY TIME I entertain but I'd have it no other way. I'm not satisfied until I reach that status. That, and I love to cook (and eat). But what really has my knickers in a twist today is that E's been up since 5:00 am and thus throwing a wrench into his nap schedule today. And the party is at 2:30. I'm gonna need luck - and lots of it. And here's a picture - me in the office ladies' room fooling with the company digital camera. Hello, flash.

Happy Birthday, my Doodie Woo. I love you more than you will ever know. Special Monkey - we are so proud of you. xoxoxo Where's your kiss?

Troy and I are going out for dinner tonight. Yummy mexican food. Yummy margaritas. I'm so excited I can't even tell you. My MIL is here in an hour - and we're free free free! Until we get home by 8:00 most likely. Because we're old, unimaginative and broke. Ah well. Happy Valentines evening (well, it is for us). xo

constant joy.

should be sleeping

and if I have my way, I'll be 'tween the cool soft sheets within minutes. Life's good. Work's busy but okay. Ethan's amazing - his third tooth (top centre left) has poked through - you can see a sliver of enamel. And no symptoms of teething! Thank you, universe, for affording us that ONE kindness of late.

Troy's seriously contemplating taking a second job in the evenings. We need the money. He'd be gone every night until after E goes to bed; then would have to work some weekend hours back at his usual f/t work to make up for leaving a bit early every day. This is awful - when is Ethan (or me, for that matter) supposed to spend time with his dad? I understand that we gotta do what we gotta do - but it makes me think of T's own childhood when his dad often moonlighted at night and wasn't around.

I don't want Troy to be a dad who's not around often, even if it is to make more money. There's got to be another way, but I don't know what that is. I am seriously contemplating going back to work full time (instead of the 4 days a week - working also on Fridays). It wouldnt be enough to keep Troy from taking extra work, but it seems rediculous to have that day "off" with Ethan when Troy's contemplating what he is. Ethan's growing up so fast. Weekends go by so quickly - its just not enough time with him when he's so young.

Is it a luxury we can continue to afford?

I hate this. HATE it.

doodie.

Friday at the park was fun. Our smiles chased the grays away.

Weekend is humming along; Ethan naps, and I'm enjoying my second cuppa of the day. I'm down 5 lbs. My hair looks good, even though its on day two. I'm in a good mood today - I feel rested. I still have to get my film developed, so here's another eyecandy picture of my brother and his hot tamale. If I was wearing a puffy down jacket, I'd look like a marshmallow, but Sophie pulls it off like a supermodel. Under normal circumstances, I'd hate someone like that (because I'm a shallow, jealous girl) but instead, I love her to pieces. And to conclude the mishmash that is this paragraph, I bought Troy a DVD copy of Ray for valentines day. Don't tell!

all's well

Its been a bitch of a week at work, and today my weekend begins. And nicely, too, with a visit from my dad to help break up which could be a monotonous rainy day indoors with a toddler (toddler - no longer a baby, as Ethan now pulls himself up to standing - horray and boo hoo!). We don't plan to do much, other than eat a nice lunch in with a glass of wine (mandatory for these visits), play cars on the play mat, and perhaps a little ethan birthday shopping for toys.

And I'm down 4 lbs. This has been pretty darn easy so far. Lookit me go!

I have no Ethan pic to post today - I have a full roll ready for developing that perhaps I'll get in this weekend for developing; new pictures this week for sure.

Well - off to springboard off into the day by getting out of these jammies and into some real clothes. Adios!