you know you are an adult . . .

when you and your husband take a day off of work for "date day" and a trip to costco, lowe's and the grocery store makes you giddy. we had big plans for lunch and a movie - but realized that we could only accomplish so much in time to come home and meet the tree stump removal crew - that we opted for errands and we are both contented. this is my life and i love it - really.

the divine miss q is letting me know that she understands everything that is said and is capable of making her own decisions. the conversations go a little like this - question: can mommy change your diaper? answer: no. question: can mommy help you with that? answer: yes or vigorous head shake to signify yes. don't let mommy try to put her hand on the yogurt container to help steady it - that results in a nice push of mommy's hand off the yogurt container.

cosmic payback for sure - but i am loving every minute of it. i think i even have DH on board for baby number 2 . . . details to follow.

time out

i really think i need a time out. the kind that could last a few days or even a week.  my house is a disaster - which feels pretty representative of my life these days.  ripping and running to work full time, be a good mom and wife and then try to find a minute for me.  i envy my friends who stay home with their children - but i know that staying home brings its own challenges.  i want to custom design a life that will work for me - a balance of work and at home time.  i need a manual - usually i can find my answer on pg. 36 . . . can someone send me a link?