Driving with Sienna

Wiggles CD playing...

Sienna: We already heard this song today.

Me: Ok, I'll put on the radio.

Ke$ha song starts playing

Sienna: My Daddy plays this song! Will you play the tick-tock song again with my sister gets in the car? She really likes it.

Me: I'll try, but it's the radio, so we have to wait for that song to have its turn again.

Sienna: ...Please?

Me: Maybe Uncle B will have it on his phone when we pick him up.

....

Sienna: B, do you have the tick-tock song on your phone?

B: What song is that, Sienna?

Sienna: Tick tock on the clock and the party don't stop.

B: Bahahaha... Yes, I can get that for you.

Swinging with Sienna

After 1.5 hours of swinging at the playground...

Me: Sienna, maybe we could take a break and have a snack.

S: No, I'm ok.

Me: Well, my arms are a little tired from pushing. Do you think we could take a little break.

S (benevolently): Hm.. Ok. But my arms don't hurt.

Me: But I've been pushing you, so mine are tired.

Two minutes pass...

S: Can we swing some more?

Me: Sure!

S: Are your arms still tired?

Me: Yes, but maybe we'll just swing super high instead of super-duper high.

S: Ok. But this is really low.

Me: I know, I'm getting you up there.

S: You are! You're doing it! You're getting it!

Nothing like having a two-year-old cheering squad!

UVA Softball Tournament

B & I had a blast this weekend at the softball tournament in Charlottesville. Every year, about 50 teams from law schools across the country descend on UVA for a three-day softball (and beer) bender. We love it because we get to see old friends from college and this year was especially amazing because instead of having crack-of-dawn games and cold, windy weather, we had late afternoon games and gorgeous sunshine the whole weekend long.

We arrived on Friday in time to check in, stop by Wild Wings (the hotspot for the tourney), and get to the field in time to hand out the first bum-whupping of the weekend. And by "we," I mean Duke, as I spent most of my time in the lawn chair nursing a sweet tea and a growing suntan.

They won twice on Friday night and didn't play again until Saturday at 5 pm. B & I took advantage of the morning and hit the outdoor mall for amazing pizza and a hearty dose of local culture. I love downtown C'ville! We stopped by the farmer's market and resisted buying every last plant of basil in the place.

After another victory on Saturday, we headed straight to a fabulous Irish pub where we toasted our good fortune and played hour upon hour of shuffleboard. Again, let's clarify that the "we" is used loosely. B & his partner ran the table for over 3.5 hours. That's longer than Titanic. It was almost sad to force them to leave!

Sunday they got a good couple of games in before we lost, knocking ourselves out of the tournament. We got home around 4 and unwound for the rest of the evening. All told, it was a great weekend. B's hip and shoulder are still recovering from various over-use and impact, respectively. We aren't the kid we used to be, but heavens if we aren't more fun now. :)

11 Months!

Woah, we're way close to rounding that one-year milestone. Until then, here's a recap of our fabulous 10th month leading into our 11 month anniversary. Love you, B!

We started our month with a night the beach, then a weekend trip to Columbia, SC for a St. Patty's Day festival with a few of our good friends (B's high school friends and their lovely better halves). We drank our green beer, enjoyed our pizza, and listened to Robert Earl Keen as the sun set over the Columbia streets.

Once we got back, we gave notice on our apartment (!), hosted a dinner for all future 11th circuit clerks heading our way next year, and then headed off again, this time to Texas, where we celebrated the marriage of one of B's frat brothers at a super fun Houston bash.

The next weekend, we headed back to the beach where we helped B's parents spring-clean the condo and enjoyed a few meals with his Mom's side of the family, plus got a little sun on the side.

We stayed home one weekend (woohoo!) before heading out on the 9th for UVA in Charlottesville to the annual law school softball tournament. Where has the month gone!

Oh yeah, we also rocked our classes at school (B) and continued "excelling" (says B) at random jobs including babysitting, editing a cookbook, and writing two travel blogs.

...Why does this suddenly sound like a Christmas letter?

So now we're heading toward the big 1.0. Any advice on how to celebrate? I should mention that between now and then we're packing, moving, going to Atlanta for a wedding shower, taking finals, and babysitting (to date) 126.5 hours. Can I say it? Holy Crap.

Fun times ahead, here we go!

Mostly Better!

Thanks for the prayers. The little one is feeling a lot better and is at home. Keep her, and all the monkeys, in your prayers.

Say a Prayer

One of my nieces is sick. Please say a prayer for her today!

You Know Your Husband Loves You When...

He puts in the final round of edits on a 333 page cookbook you're proofing before you get home from babysitting. You can keep your dozen roses any day if I can have love like this!