playing

So we have suddenly resumed playdates. I think it was random that we suddenly got back on the playdate horse, but the fact that I am feeling better probably has something to do with it. Or maybe the universe is trying to take care of me and is providing fun for the girls so I don't turn into monster-mama.

(cell phone)pictures from the last few days:


With Allegra at playground - doubling up in a swing.



























With Mica (at her house) mixing cookie dough


























With Stella trying on "Saturday Man" masks (long story - more to follow on that later)


But now I must get off my butt and clean up the kitchen and do menu planning for tomorrow. Jeff is away in FL for who knows how long, and I must maintain the status quo of chaos-control (just this side of insanity and pigsty) solo. Somehow I did bath and books and 'tuck' alone tonight without a hitch. I think the girls know that I won't allow any monkey business when I am alone. This was the third night in a row that I was alone for bedtime and it has been ok. When both Jeff and I are doing the bedtime routine there are many many many more attempts at monkey business. Hmmmm.

I don't think I express how lucky I am often enough - my kids are great and I have the best husband in the world.