Yesterday was lovely, just lovely. I have found a wonderful babysitter for the girls--she's a third-grade teacher and she's recently given her notice so she can stay home full-time with her son. I'm always perusing the ads on Craig's List for sitters, and it had never dawned on me that it would be okay to find a sitter who watches kids out of her house. Well, I happened to answer her ad, after all, she lives in the same town I do. This woman is amazing--she's so good with the girls, and she has the ultimate setup in her basement. Seriously, she has more toys than FAO Schwarz and it truly is a toddler's paradise.

I've decided that Friday mornings are mommy mornings--the girls go to the sitter's, and I get to run my errands (or sit on my duff) sans children. Yesterday was only the second time we've used Michelle, but it was so fab. There was some whining on Kate's part when I left, but apparently she calmed down pretty fast. So much so, that upon my return, neither one of the girls wanted to give me the time of day. Kate was kind enough to briefly walk over to me and say "bzlkci, xliue, lisht, bahhhhh", and then it was back to playing. Julia gave me a quick glance, but really wanted nothing to do with me. It took a longgggg time to get the girls out of there, and Kate started crying in the car when we left. I don't think I'm cutting it anymore--their interest in mommy as an entertainment source is dwindling. Rapidly.

But--things are definitely looking up here. We have another playdate Monday with Diann and her adorable twins, Tuesday we have music, and Wednesday we're going to go to our church's playgroup. Hello, social butterflies! Who woulda thunk?

The girls continue to amaze me--their language skills really seem to be taking off and it's so freaking cool. Kate's always been more of a talker, but lil' Julia has just been picking up words and sounds left and right the past couple of days. Her new favorite thing to say is "mama", which just melts my heart. The best is when she and Kate both start chanting my name. Warm fuzzies, for sure.

A special shout-out of heartfelt congratulations to Kari & Brian who just discovered that they are expecting #2!!! Yay! Jackson's going to be a big brother :)! So happy for you guys and we wish you an uneventful and healthy nine months.

My monkeys should be waking up soon, so motherly duty calls (in the form of making sippy-cups).

Heart hug--hope everyone's loving this cool weather as much as I am!