Yesterday was such an awesome day. We spent the afternoon walking around Moscow enjoying the finer things this community has to offer such as super friendly people everywhere you go, Friendship Square and the fountain on a hot afternoon, and even a stop at the Bagel shop. Then of course we went to visit Tony at work, and he is always wondering what takes us so long to get there. The thing is we can't walk straight there, what fun would that be? So we stop at a park or two along the way, and maybe grab a smoothie from Otto's, or a cookie from Wheatberries. And eventually we get to Tony's store and have a nice little visit with Daddy, then turn around and enjoy the walk home. Addi says hello to everyone we pass along the way and asks what they are doing. Then she asks what their name is. Then the people tell me, "my what a social little girl you have!" Don't we know it! The other day at the pool the U of I football team was there swimming and Addi had to go right in the middle of thier large group and introduce herself and say hello. They were very cute with her, but that is just another example of what happens on a daily basis with that girl. I will know the entire town if she has anything to do with it! After I made dinner I took off with a friend for a girls night without the kids and husband. I am always excited for these rare trips out on my own, but when I finally get out, I always feel so guilty for leaving my family. It can really ruin all the fun if you let it. But we went to Genesee Days, a little town that reminds me alot of Inkom, and enjoyed live music and a great fireworks display. And we went on a really cool drive to get there taking all the back roads. All the kids running around didn't help with the whole guilt thing, but it was nice to have a break and some time to myself. Besides, Addi fell asleep at 7 pm last night, so she was obviously tired. And today I woke up feeling refreshed and ready for all my motherly duties. The laundry was going strong and the kitchen was sparkling by 9am. Both kids fed and happy, and now on to a new chore. Maybe we all just need a break sometime to help us refocus on what we have going on. Tony starts his vacation tomarrow, and I get to work. Hopefully he will have some fun on his days off. I didn't get my vacation request off at work so that kinda spoils our whole week. I can't say I am surprised though, I did just take 2 1/2 months off, and when I take time off they have to pay someone else overtime. I am just going to have play around my work schedule for a while, like a responsible adult. Bummer. :o)