Fun in the Yard and First Sleepover

Last weekend, we spent all day Saturday doing yard work. This is a first for us since we've never had a yard. We planted our first attempt at a garden. We'll see how it goes.

This (below) is a rare photo indeed. There is nothing, really, that I enjoy about being hot, sweaty, and dirty. I forced a smile for the camera.

Allary was anxious to jump right in and help. I'm looking at this picture thinking, "why didn't I take off her sparkly shoes?"




Also over the weekend, we splurged on a new toy I've been wanting for Allary. This is the best toy for her as she absolutely loves water.



Friday night, Allary had her very first sleepover. Kevin and Leslee offered to have her come spend the night so we could have a nice break. It was so wonderful. We went to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and then to a movie. We were able to be rebels and linger at the restaurant as long as we wanted and we even went to a late movie and stayed out well past bed-time. And, the next morning, there was no little knock on the door across the hall and no little voice demanding milk and cartoons. I must admit I did miss her a little. It's weird being without her, a nice break, but still weird. She had such a great time with her cousins and I'm pretty sure she didn't miss me at all.

Also, I had a wonderful Mother's Day. Jason and Allary made me breakfast and let me have a nice, relaxing day. I got to have all the cuddles and laughs, and Jason took over the potty training, baths, cooking, and work. It was great.