looks like we made it!

I always loved that Barry Manillo song ..... hah, did I just strike a nostalgia cord with anyone? Or did you get a hive remembering that one? :o) hehehe

But really, we survived the vacation ... I overheard a mom speaking to another dad yesterday complaining that the week "was the longest week ever, can't wait for Monday .. had enough .." yada yada ... sounding like they had a rough week with the kiddies at home. I felt badly, and couldn't add anything becasue really, we had a good one. I was concerned with the Monday start, but it was a mere blip on the radar screen .... it was all good from there.

Had some play dates here, they went to other kids, and today we may even venture to see a movie. C had a couple of hockey games, and they went well. K had a gymnastics meet that went well. We saw some old friends, some new friends. In all, just a clockwork type of week.

OOO .... moment of pause here ....

just rec'd a beautiful new picture from the artist .... aw, so freakin' cute! Love that she decorates the house with her art. This one happens to be she and I in a meadow-y looking place, with a butterfly above us, and hearts floating. Cutest thing. :o) (again, another reason to have digital, right? ) sigh.

Okay, so a good week.

I actually connected with my oldest and dearest friends from childhood this week, too, for dinner and drinks. I am always amazed at our friendships ... we have been friends, all 6 of us, for 30 years. We got together this week, because one of the *younger* friends, a 35 year old is due in 4 weeks with #2. A boy, to add to her other gorgeous son. That will make the grand total of children with this group 13. One of the younger ones, the other 35 year old, plans one more in the next 2 years, so that'll be another yummy baby for me to hold. It is so cool to see us all chatting about our babes, and our lives as we are today, replacing those chitter chats of boyfriends, and silly girl events. They are funny, chaotic (especially the 2 35 year olds!) and really down to earth. I love seeing them, and love hanging with them. I wish I was able to do it more often .... oh, how I wish for that.

So, I am heading to the movies in a few here, but wanted to check in and as my friend Nat said - Happy Friday! :o)