Date Nights

A long standing tradition in our house is Kid Date Nights. We started this when we had our second child. I wanted Emilee to be able to still spend one on one time with each parent and have her own time with each of us. Because Dad often works AND goes to school, his date nights with the kids are a bit fewer and farther in between but they still get done. The kids get to pick what they want to do, and I usually couple it with an errand or two that I have to get done as well. This gives them time alone with just us and I really enjoy it. They don't have to fight for attention from their siblings. They don't have to fight over who gets to sit next to me, or share the next story. I get to have a few hours of uninterrupted time to just chat with them, share some hugs and have a good time.

Saturday night was date night with Megan. She's been asking for months now to get a Henna Tattoo. We got one at the local Farmer's Market last year and it was fun. I finally found someone who does them so that is what we did for our date night (along with a trip to the grocery store, pet store and a Frosty from Wendy's!).

She wanted one on her hands. I normally make them put temporary tattoo's in a place that can be covered, but I was feeling generous and told her to go ahead. It wasn't until the lady asked Megan if she thought all the kids at school would think she had a real tattoo that I realized, "Doh! School starts next week!" I so would not have let her put them on her hands if I had remembered. *Sigh* Oh well. She loves them, we had a blast and that's what counts!

And of course, I had to get one too! Please ignore the bed sheet wrinkles on my beautifully pale, spotted ankle.

Back to Blogging

So I' ve decided to start my blog up again. Notice that the last date I posted was in 2007. It's been a long time! lol

I gave it up because I just couldn't keep up, particularly when I started working full time and James was in school all the time. But now that I'm back to part time, I have a "little" more time. It doesn't really feel like I have any more time, but I'm going to start blogging again because I've missed out on recording so many things I probably should have over the last couple of years.

Also, I took a break from my board this week so that I could get things done around the house. It worked....a little bit. I've just found other computer stuff to do to help my procrastination addiction.

Bare with me while I get my blog all pertied up. I'm not extremely talented when it comes to computers. I can type like a fiend but that's about it. And, I don't really have a clue what I will even say. Probably a whole bunch of nothing, but that's ok too. Some days, that's what my life is about.