Fall is here! My favorite season of the year. I love the chill in the air, a new sweater and favorite pair of jeans, pumpkins, cider, pie...I could go on and on. I have truly enjoyed my maternity leave. It is hard to imagine I must return to work two weeks from today. Am I ready? Part of me is, but most of me isn't. I know I couldn't be a stay-at-home Mom, but the thought of going from no work to a full eight hours a day is intense. We'll see how I do without my naps:)
Several months ago when I told my friend, Michelle, that I was pregnant she called a couple of days later to say she was planning on coming to visit after I had the baby. Alas, the time had come! I was so excited. Giddy like a little school girl on Wednesday night. I couldn't wait to pick her up on Thursday night. It was so wonderful to see her. Last June was the last time we were together, but this time was special because she came solo. Neither of us can even remember the last time that happened. It was so great to have a couple of days just to relax and hang out.
I took both boys to daycare on Friday so Michelle and I could spend a day together. We started the day off right with a trip to the grocery store. So thrilling for her I am sure, but I had to get it done while I didn't have any kids. After that we treated ourselves to Mexican food and margarites. Oh yes! Then it was off to get a pedicure and read celebrity gossip magazines. The day went so fast, but it was the best. We picked up the boys on our way home and Ian helped her make lasagna for dinner.
We have been blessed with some beautiful weather of late - nothing like fall at all. It has been in the 80's and sunny almost everyday. No complaints here. It is chilly in the morning and at night, but just like summer during the day. We couldn't ask for better weather right now. We packed a lunch and headed to Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday. The most spectacular day I have ever been there by far. It was absolutely gorgeous.
The boys both took naps in the car on the way up there, which I was amazed by. Ian was so excited to get out and play when we hit our first stop. He loved climbing, playing in the dirt and throwing rocks. Milo slept through it all. I think I should just make a scrapbook for him of all the places he slept through in his first few weeks! It is so easy to travel with him since he is so good in the car. Ian didn't like to be in his car seat and rarely fell asleep in it so traveling with him was more challenging in those early weeks. It was Milo's first trip to the mountains and I would say it was a success. He was a hit with everyone - I think they were all jealous of his mode of transport truthfully. I would be! We got some good pictures with Michelle, but they are all on her camera. I swear she was with us though:)
While we were in the mountains, Michelle confessed she had never been on a motorcycle. I instantly sent Casey a text to tell him he needed to take her for a quick ride. Here she is already for her big ride around the block! On Sunday night, Ian was looking at the Dennis Kirk catalog. He pointed out to me the helmets he liked - he said, "This one is Michelle's, this is Daddy's and this is Ian's and Mommy's."
Saturday night Michelle and I went on a Mommy date. We were so excited! We hit up Sugarbeet for cocktails and dinner. I have a new favorite cocktail - the French 75. Gin, lemonade and champagne - my three favorite things all in one. How have I never learned of this cocktail until now? Our dinner was very good. It was so nice to relax and talk about anything and everything. I am so blessed to have amazing girlfriends in my life!
Sunday we got up early and took Michelle to the airport. Ian rode along so he could see the "big airplanes." It was hard to say goodbye because I am not sure when I will get to see her again. I know we will do the best we can, but sometimes life gets in the way and it is hard to juggle. I promised her I would try my best to not make it longer than 2 years. I need to get out East to see Liz and meet Andrew as well. Not sure when I will be brave enough to travel with two kids by myself though.
Casey and I took the boys to the pumpkin patch on Sunday. We learned last year that if you hit them up early in their season it much less crazy. We knew it would be fun this year because Ian would be old enough to take in the rides, but that also means more money than we ever had to spend before. So worth it though. The Courtney family joined us - Ian and Ella had a blast. The airplane ride was their absolute favorite! I think they rode it three times. It was so cute to see them run up and give their tickets and picked out which plane they wanted to fly. Priceless. I can't wait to see what Milo and Avyn are going to be like together. We are going to have so much watching our kids grow up together!
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