Monday Meanderings on Friday

I was just reading through my old blog (found here) and loved going down memory lane! Its why I started this blog in the first place! The purpose of my first blog was to capture all the things I was seeing when everyone else was at work. (since I had just been laid off).

Well, I just went two months without writing anything because I couldn't find the time...but these are the moments I want to remember and have to read back on forever! My precious moments with Lucas that I wish I could bottle up forever. It's going TOO fast!!  So I am going to pledge to myself to try to write at least once a week. Maybe a "Monday Meanderings" post but something to capture my time with him and Jason...and Cooper and Sam.

So while it's Friday, I am still going to kick this writing off!

Meanderings...

On Jason's Mom and Mark's Visit -- They came in town from Iowa to visit for Marks, daughter, Jen's, (Lucas' aunt) celebration party of her passing all her tests for her CPA. The party was on Saturday in Longmont. We had a great time celebrating her achievements while sampling some local beers. Lucas had fun throwing rocks in the pond with his grandma! Congrats Jen! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see you more now that you'll have more time on your hands!

Judy and Mark were here through Tuesday afternoon. We ate out a few times, celebrated an early Mothers Day for Judy. We all went swimming, Jason and I took a few minutes to ourselves while Lucas swam with his grandparents to enjoy the hot tub.  The had a few races down their slides where I lost time and time again.  Judy also took me to Walmart to pick out some flowers as an early Mothers Day present. I don't really enjoy gardening but that is totally "her thing." So she helped pick out what works well here then spent hours on Tuesday planting them all for me.  She even surprised me with lots of herbs and explained how to take care of them! 

Lucas loved all the times spent with his grandparents! Thanks for the visit Judy and Mark!

On the Columbine Classic 4 Miler -- On Sunday I did a 4 mile race at the Aurora Reservoir. It sort of gave me my fix of being by water...well, not really. But as I run along side it I pretend that it does and take it in as much as I can! The run was super hilly and most of it was on a gravel trail so it was pretty tough. I was happy with my pace given the hills and it just encouraged me to try harder to get even better at those darn hills that are inevitable here. I absolutely love running, especially once it's over! There's nothing like a runners high!

So I'm not sure why it looks like I'm the last runner of hundreds!! 

There were people all around me the entire time!? Ha!

He loved the watermelon, even part of the rind! 

On Rain -- I feel like I'm back in Chicago.  It's been cold and rainy all week. Only difference from Chicago is that it;ll usually get sunny for a couple hours a day and dry up but for the most party its been gross out. Makes me so appreciate that we moved here and that this isn't the norm anymore. On the plus side...many of these storms have been thunder storms! Actual thunder and lightening, which we don't get often! I love a good storm!

On Lucas -- I've already shared about Lucas wanting to read "Brown Bear, Brown Bear," but it's been such a treat! Every morning her grabs the book and brings it to me to read to him on his rocking chair. Also in his playroom, hes been getting books off the bookshelf and bringing them to me, then backing up into me to sit on my lap to read.  I just barely get the book opened to the first page and he's already darted across the room but it still makes me so happy! He's been such a cuddler this week with me.  I mean, he's not a cuddler...so when I say cuddler, I mean he's sitting on my lap for a few seconds or wanting a few more hugs.  He also now gives kisses.  All he does is bring his face to yours but it's the cutest. Its unbelievable how much he understands. He doesn't talk much but he sure does understand!

On "PlayGroups" Playdate at our House -- Back in December I took over the planning of the playgroup that I was invited to back in August. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, the first week at someones house, then the third week out and about. This week happened to be at my house. I love having people over and it's become even more joyful now with kids! We had a great time and the kids had just as much fun. I loved watching Lucas play with them especially since they were all his toys. How he shared or more like how he didn't share. Beyond thankful for this group and the time we get to spend together each month.

Happy Friday all! Have a great weekend!