just another manic monday...

well, just the morning part so far... It's monday the 19th of October and this month is running away so fast! Last time I typed here it was Thursday, Clovers birthday.
That night we had a little party at our place. We tried to keep it small, our house being a shoebox, just calling a few friends turned into a big ol' birthday bash. We all had a good time and it only took Ben and I about an hour to get our house back to normal after...

Next came Friday, we started it off with Chloe and I going to breakfast with the ladies, now that she's a full grown two year old lady. Around noon we packed up stuff and Papa and headed down to Long Beach. We didn't get to grandmas till about five, so basically it was over four hours of traffic and some cursing. We got to the party just in time though to greet all the grandparents and friends. It was a night of twos, mom made twice baked potatoes and little mini burgers. Two thanks to everyone for making Chloes birthday so special.

Saturday sent papa home on the train and us to Pretend City (click the link to check it out),

which was so fun. Chloe had such a good time there she played, created and imagined till she almost fell asleep in her chair. That night, after much napping, we went to my best friend from high schools 30th birthday party. Nicols shake down party! It was a funky reggae blast. Best fried plantains outside of Jamaica. We left around 9, which felt like 1am... in the fog. Sunday was a slow morning and brunch with grandma, great grandma, auntie Charlie and auntie Sarah, Marty and baby in the belly. Chloe, screaming for boobie as loud as possible, ended that brunch quick and we drove home to make it to the annual Wine Stomp on Mountain Drive. They had already chosen a queen, Coral, when we arrived, but were in time for the pumpkin and pie contests. Prizes were awarded, wine drank, pie eaten, life loved. We spent some time at the leveled dirt clearing that was our home. It was a sad scene at first, then kind of sentimental and sweet, then, much to our surprise, Chloe and Owen shared their first baby kiss and sweetened up the whole scene. Then home to sleep in our cozy home of the present. Chloe and I woke early and went to see Dr. Roseman... which sounded fun to Chloe in theory, but changed quickly upon the Doctors arrival. She knew what we were up to. She had been here before. After a few quick pricks and cries, lollies all around and we were out of there. Mommy got a flu shot in her arm too... see "not so bad"... Orange lollie for Chloe, Red lollie for mommy and now we're home, safe, sound. Chloe napping early. Mom also recovering.