I hope everyone had a nice long weekend. We did. We visited both families and had a good time. Arwen had her first experience in the swimming pool at Momma's and it was awesome! I bought a float for her, sat the little Niblet down in it and, after about a 30 minute inspection of the details on said float, she had a ball. She loves a bath so I was hoping the pool would tickle her fancy too. I can't wait to get back home and try it again!
Anyhoo. Like I was saying, 60 days until Labor Day. Chris and I both feel that that's entirely too long to wait for another long weekend, so we're trying to decide what we'd like to do in the space between (pause for DMB sing-along) to break up the monotony. Should we take a trip? Head North or South? Take a couple long weekends for day trips? Oh, the choices. Suggestions?
And speaking of breaking the mold, I am thisclose to trying to do Mommy-time once a week every few weeks. K and I are trying to hook up with some gals that we met in sewing classes for a sewing night. It makes me very nervous just thinking about it, but I know it would be good for me. I need to start getting out and realizing that I can survive a few extra hours on my own once in a while, though it still feels like betrayal on my part. I don't want to leave my little monster, but I know I should. Besides, getting together for a sewing night and seeing K more often will be a lot of fun. Chris has even found something for himself that would give him Daddy-time once a week.
Also, I've bought LOADS of fabric in the past couple weeks in anticipation of fall and winter coming (and making a hefty portion of Niblet's wardrobe) so seeing K would do me even more good. I need someone to give me that "Holy smokes, I think you've bought plenty of fabric for now!" look rather than Chris's encouragement with the argument "But it's so much fun getting packages in the mail!!"
So, I've been getting myself psyched about the potential sewing nights and thinking of making something schnazzy for myself to carry my current projects in...and then I found THIS!
The Fabric Shopper is giving away an Amy Butler bag that would be just perfect, not to mention absolutely adorable. And, best of all, it's the bag (meaning, not the pattern and/or fabric) so I could just use it straight away! Sewing nights...here I come! 
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I'm afraid I might just contribute to the fabric-amassing problem. I, apparently, feel the need to stockpile it for use at an undetermined future date, must stop this. Still, I do think a sewing night will be fun. I am excited to see all your fabrics (although nervous I'll like something so much I'll want to get my own).
Love the bag!
I understand how you feel about mommy time. When my first son was born, it felt like I was one of my only friends who still worked. They would plan brunch on a weekend day and I would bring Oliver. I didn't care - I didn't see my baby all week when I was at work and I had no desire to lose more time with him - even if it was fun time with friends. Then he got older and I had the twins and I was THRILLED to get away for some me time.
Evening would be great for you since she'll be sleeping (or at least she will be soon after you leave) - so you won't be missing much at all!
Hmmm...long weekend huh? Sounds delicious! :) Do all of those that you can while your niblet (as you call her - cute) is under the age of one...because when they start moving man...trips are hard!
I don't know where in the world you live - I assume the United States (ah, the blog world) - but I'm over here in Wash., DC and have been meaning to get over to Assateague to see the wild horses. So, that would be a cool trip if you're anywhere near the Maryland shore.
I've been thinking about putting Ms Foo in the daycare at the gym for short snippets of time...then I wouldn't have to get up at 530 to do my workout before Matt goes to work. Even though it's a great daycare, I'd still be so nervous...but I know it would be good for me to get some time 'away' too...it's tough being a mom!
Keep in mind that I don't have human kids. However ... I can say that happy kids have parents who are, you know, PEOPLE and not just PARENTS.
Take a sewing night. Every week. It will be good for all of you. Plus, it will be super fun for us to see what you make!
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