Otis is measuring in at 3.75 lbs and is still here in my belly. I am off monitors for now, but I have to wear these crazy air pressure leg coverings that help ensure I don't get blood clots. I woke up at 4:30am with contractions and had to have yet another ultrasound to make sure if I did go into labor, Otis was still head down. Good boy, he is.
I'm actually not freaking out, which is good. I miss Ingrid (she's with gramma) and it's strange to see Brendan for short bursts of time before and after work, but I'm staying sane. Ish. I'm enjoying being taken care of, actually. People are always asking me what they can get for me, I get to order room service meals whenever I want, and they have THE BEST chocolate layer cake here!! I'll be gaining enough weight to get Otis up to five lbs before he's born :)
Thanks for the comments, it really makes my day. I'm stuck here with no connection to the outside world until Brendan comes to visit with his computer, so it's nice to hear friendly things when I finally to get to connect.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Change of Plans
Well, Otis is causing more ruckus...I woke up at 2am leaking. TMI, sorry, but I was! I waited to see if it really was my water breaking and sure enough, I soaked myself again. The midwives told me to come right in, so at 2:30am we dragged Ingrid out of bed and brought her with us to the hospital. She and Brendan only stayed for a bit, then went home until my mom could make it over to take over wee one duty.
I'm exactly 31 weeks today, so it's not horrible but they'd like him to stay in for three more weeks. Three weeks of me being on bedrest in the hospital. Three weeks of me sitting around a hospital room with a view of a brick wall, no joke. Three weeks of NOT SEWING! I don't want Otis to be too early, but I also would not like to spend three weeks here.
I'm hooked up to monitors and he's doing fine, heart rate is good, they gave me meds to calm down the contractions. It's wait and see. My whole life is wait and see. Like once he's born he's going in the NICU and we'll wait and see how he does. He'll have to stay for awhile, and in the meantime Brendan's going to hear about job offers. So we'll be planning a move, dealing with a preemie, and a 2 1/2 yr old. Sounds fun, right??
Keep us in your thoughts, we'll be here.
I'm exactly 31 weeks today, so it's not horrible but they'd like him to stay in for three more weeks. Three weeks of me being on bedrest in the hospital. Three weeks of me sitting around a hospital room with a view of a brick wall, no joke. Three weeks of NOT SEWING! I don't want Otis to be too early, but I also would not like to spend three weeks here.
I'm hooked up to monitors and he's doing fine, heart rate is good, they gave me meds to calm down the contractions. It's wait and see. My whole life is wait and see. Like once he's born he's going in the NICU and we'll wait and see how he does. He'll have to stay for awhile, and in the meantime Brendan's going to hear about job offers. So we'll be planning a move, dealing with a preemie, and a 2 1/2 yr old. Sounds fun, right??
Keep us in your thoughts, we'll be here.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Our Thanksgiving was...fine? Or it would have been, had any of us been in a good mood. Which none of us were. Our day started with Ingrid getting up early and instantly being whiny and crying over everything. It did not go uphill from there. Since she doesn't nap anymore, if she's tired at 7:30am, she's just gonna be even more tired at 3pm.
The idea was that we would stay home, be cozy, eat lots of food, and relax. The reality was that I was exhausted and begging for naps, Ingrid was throwing tantrums every five seconds, and Brendan was crabby because he just wanted to have a day off and watch football.
We did manage to have a nice afternoon, with lots of good food and pumpkin pie that came out perfectly because I used canned stuff instead of trying to be fancy and cooking a real pumpkin like I did last year. We were sufficiently stuffed, I got a good nap in, we tried to go for a walk in the rain to look at holiday lights that are already up in the neighborhood. But none of us were feeling it. Something was off...
Oh well, it's done. And today was better. I am not one for Black Friday, like EVER, I hate the idea of crowds and all that buying stuff no one needs. You never really get that good of a deal anyway, and you have to fight people over it, or wait in line for hours, or whatever. Just not my cup of tea. BUT...Joann Fabric was having a sale on flannel and fleece, both of which I use a lot of in my sewing, for so cheap that I couldn't pass it up. I woke up early anyway and decided to check it out.
How naive of me to think I could just zip in and out! Who really goes nuts at a fabric store on Black Friday? Aren't they all at Target buying $2 Barbies or something? Ha, how mistaken I was. I got there around 6:30am and the place was packed. I looked through the fabric, luckily I had a list to remind myself of what I needed, then I got in line for the cutting table.
Fast forward TWO HOURS. It was finally my freakin' turn. Two effing hours for fabric, I must be crazy. I did get some really good stuff and the bottom of my reciept said I saved $109, but really, two hours to wait for cutting fabric. Never again, I don't care if they're giving away flannel! I am just thankful I didn't try to lug Ingrid with me, oh my god.
When I got home I washed and dried and ironed all of the fabric I had gotten, all with a little help from my wee helper. She loves doing laundry with me for some reason, it's awesome. She played by herself a lot today, which was a nice change of pace. Brendan and I got to do what we wanted to do. It was what we wanted Thanksgiving to be, at least it only came one day late. And now it's back to reality and hoping to hear something from Brendan's job interviews!!
The idea was that we would stay home, be cozy, eat lots of food, and relax. The reality was that I was exhausted and begging for naps, Ingrid was throwing tantrums every five seconds, and Brendan was crabby because he just wanted to have a day off and watch football.
We did manage to have a nice afternoon, with lots of good food and pumpkin pie that came out perfectly because I used canned stuff instead of trying to be fancy and cooking a real pumpkin like I did last year. We were sufficiently stuffed, I got a good nap in, we tried to go for a walk in the rain to look at holiday lights that are already up in the neighborhood. But none of us were feeling it. Something was off...
Oh well, it's done. And today was better. I am not one for Black Friday, like EVER, I hate the idea of crowds and all that buying stuff no one needs. You never really get that good of a deal anyway, and you have to fight people over it, or wait in line for hours, or whatever. Just not my cup of tea. BUT...Joann Fabric was having a sale on flannel and fleece, both of which I use a lot of in my sewing, for so cheap that I couldn't pass it up. I woke up early anyway and decided to check it out.
How naive of me to think I could just zip in and out! Who really goes nuts at a fabric store on Black Friday? Aren't they all at Target buying $2 Barbies or something? Ha, how mistaken I was. I got there around 6:30am and the place was packed. I looked through the fabric, luckily I had a list to remind myself of what I needed, then I got in line for the cutting table.
Fast forward TWO HOURS. It was finally my freakin' turn. Two effing hours for fabric, I must be crazy. I did get some really good stuff and the bottom of my reciept said I saved $109, but really, two hours to wait for cutting fabric. Never again, I don't care if they're giving away flannel! I am just thankful I didn't try to lug Ingrid with me, oh my god.
When I got home I washed and dried and ironed all of the fabric I had gotten, all with a little help from my wee helper. She loves doing laundry with me for some reason, it's awesome. She played by herself a lot today, which was a nice change of pace. Brendan and I got to do what we wanted to do. It was what we wanted Thanksgiving to be, at least it only came one day late. And now it's back to reality and hoping to hear something from Brendan's job interviews!!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Fairies, not Princesses
Yesterday we went to a friend's house. Neither of us are into the whole princessy girly thing, but her family has gotten her daughter some dress up clothes that are very frilly and pink and come with wands and crowns. She was so funny, she said "fairies are okay, princesses are not." Isn't that funny? I feel the same way. If Ingrid says she looks like Abby Cadabby or the tooth fairy, I'm fine with that. But princess? No, stop please.
Anyway, the girls had so much fun in their flouncy skirts and crowns and hitting the cats with their fairy wands. This morning Ingrid kept asking to dress up like the tooth fairy so I made her a wand, dug out her old crown, and put a skirt on over her PJs. She loved it!
Anyway, the girls had so much fun in their flouncy skirts and crowns and hitting the cats with their fairy wands. This morning Ingrid kept asking to dress up like the tooth fairy so I made her a wand, dug out her old crown, and put a skirt on over her PJs. She loved it!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Stripey Tights and Slippers
Our weekend was very relaxing. Brendan finally did not have to do any preparing for any job interviews and was set on spending time with Ingrid. I got to take a nap and when I woke up I found they had made cookies together! What a nice surprise!
Ingrid found her stripey tights from last year. They were huge then, so they still fit her now. It's a nice change of pace from all the sweat pants she's been wearing lately! When we went out the other day she had a pair of tights and a sparkly skirt. She kept saying "Ooh, I'm so fancy!" Today she also opted for some tights and a skirt. I would never ever opt for that, so more power to her.
And since I was given so much free time this weekend, I was able to get some more Christmas presents made. One of them was for me. I have had this pattern for adult sized kimono slippers sitting in my binder of patterns for ages, but never tried it. Finally busted that out and made these pretties with full fleece lining. So comfortable and warm!!
Ahhh, relaxation for once, instead of the nonstop stress I feel like we've been under lately!
Ingrid found her stripey tights from last year. They were huge then, so they still fit her now. It's a nice change of pace from all the sweat pants she's been wearing lately! When we went out the other day she had a pair of tights and a sparkly skirt. She kept saying "Ooh, I'm so fancy!" Today she also opted for some tights and a skirt. I would never ever opt for that, so more power to her.
And since I was given so much free time this weekend, I was able to get some more Christmas presents made. One of them was for me. I have had this pattern for adult sized kimono slippers sitting in my binder of patterns for ages, but never tried it. Finally busted that out and made these pretties with full fleece lining. So comfortable and warm!!
Ahhh, relaxation for once, instead of the nonstop stress I feel like we've been under lately!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Olivia Slippers
Our Olivia slippers came in the mail today and it just made Ingrid's day! We have had slippers from this lady in the past and I just loved them. I didn't think she made any bigger sizes but while scouring the etsy pages for Christmas gift ideas, I came across these slippers with Olivia on them. And Ingrid hates socks, needs slippers, and loves Olivia, so the stars aligned and we got them!
I caught her playing with Plex and Foofa today on her bed, it was pretty cute. She was feeding them breakfast and kept telling Plex not to sit in his eggs. It's always interesting to hear her playing by herself because she has these full conversations with her stuffed animals.
Luckily she and I are both in a good mood today. Brendan got back last night and it was like we both just let out a huge sigh of relief! I think we need that Daddy buffer in our lives. Our personalities are just too similar! I had to call my mom to apologize for when I was younger because Ingrid was arguing with me over everything!! I totally remember learning the word "argue" early on in my life because I did the same thing. Ha! It's payback time apparently...
I caught her playing with Plex and Foofa today on her bed, it was pretty cute. She was feeding them breakfast and kept telling Plex not to sit in his eggs. It's always interesting to hear her playing by herself because she has these full conversations with her stuffed animals.
Luckily she and I are both in a good mood today. Brendan got back last night and it was like we both just let out a huge sigh of relief! I think we need that Daddy buffer in our lives. Our personalities are just too similar! I had to call my mom to apologize for when I was younger because Ingrid was arguing with me over everything!! I totally remember learning the word "argue" early on in my life because I did the same thing. Ha! It's payback time apparently...
Monday, November 15, 2010
Lots of Driving.
I took Ingrid to meet my mom halfway the other day so I could take a break for a couple days. I did get some rest, but was unable to sleep still because of my stupid nose. Then yesterday I drove the 2 hour drive to my sister's for a birthday party, where I met my mom and Ingrid, and then we drove the 2 hours back that afternoon. Sigh, that's a lotta driving.
But the party was fun. Ingrid loves her cousins a ton, and it's nice for me because they play with her and keep her occupied. We had brownies and ice cream, which Ingrid is still talking about!
And today was supposed to be a relaxing, non-driving day but we still ended up in the car somehow. I had to send some stuff out at the post office and I HAD to get coffee. We managed to go to the park, though, which was nice. It was super cold and windy but Ingrid has a new winter coat, boots, and mittens to keep her warm!
Another thing to keep her warm: this little number I found at the Kiwanis sale this weekend. It's all polyester, so you know it's nice and toasty. No breathability at all! But super cute. I thought Brady Bunch but a friend mentioned Mary Tyler Moore and I can totally see that, too!
Brendan is in Milwaukee right now, he had a four hour interview which he says went really well. And he has an interview here in Ann Arbor sometime this week, so things are happening! I can't wait for him to get home, though. I'm exhausted.
But the party was fun. Ingrid loves her cousins a ton, and it's nice for me because they play with her and keep her occupied. We had brownies and ice cream, which Ingrid is still talking about!
And today was supposed to be a relaxing, non-driving day but we still ended up in the car somehow. I had to send some stuff out at the post office and I HAD to get coffee. We managed to go to the park, though, which was nice. It was super cold and windy but Ingrid has a new winter coat, boots, and mittens to keep her warm!
Another thing to keep her warm: this little number I found at the Kiwanis sale this weekend. It's all polyester, so you know it's nice and toasty. No breathability at all! But super cute. I thought Brady Bunch but a friend mentioned Mary Tyler Moore and I can totally see that, too!
Brendan is in Milwaukee right now, he had a four hour interview which he says went really well. And he has an interview here in Ann Arbor sometime this week, so things are happening! I can't wait for him to get home, though. I'm exhausted.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Ahhhhh, a Break.
I'm sick. I can't breathe, therefore I can't sleep. When I try to nap, Ingrid jumps on me and suddenly wants to "cuddle" (really she just wants to jump on the couch around me.) I was at my wit's end, so I did what anyone would do--I called my mommy. She agreed to take Ingrid for the weekend, so we met halfway and made the switcheroo.
I love this. Ingrid was SO excited to go to Gramma's, Gramma is happy to have a bundle of energy around for a couple days, and I get to sleep. And get things done. And go out to eat with my husband. And watch a movie. Ahhh, bliss.
I got SO MUCH accomplished today without Ingrid around! I made a burp cloth set, three bibs, a felt garland, took pictures of them all, and listed them all on etsy! That would normally be one week's worth of work for me because I'd have to fit in sewing something here, snapping a picture there, and getting time on the computer whenever I could. But today I just sat and did it. It felt amazing!
I love my kid but boy do I love the break, too!!
I love this. Ingrid was SO excited to go to Gramma's, Gramma is happy to have a bundle of energy around for a couple days, and I get to sleep. And get things done. And go out to eat with my husband. And watch a movie. Ahhh, bliss.
I got SO MUCH accomplished today without Ingrid around! I made a burp cloth set, three bibs, a felt garland, took pictures of them all, and listed them all on etsy! That would normally be one week's worth of work for me because I'd have to fit in sewing something here, snapping a picture there, and getting time on the computer whenever I could. But today I just sat and did it. It felt amazing!
I love my kid but boy do I love the break, too!!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Vintage Dresses Are Cute.
Ingrid has been into nothing but "cozy pants" and her Thomas the train tshirt lately, which is driving me nuts! All these cute clothes we have and she pulls out her rattiest sweatpants and a tshirt...But, a couple days ago we were actually going out so I said she had to put real clothes on. We searched in her closet and found this little gem:
I had gotten this perhaps even before she was born, I can't remember. I do remember I had it hanging as decoration in her old room and couldn't wait for the fall for her to wear it! She kept looking in the mirror and saying "ooh, pretty dress! Lookit me, Mama! I so pretty!" Indeed.
I had gotten this perhaps even before she was born, I can't remember. I do remember I had it hanging as decoration in her old room and couldn't wait for the fall for her to wear it! She kept looking in the mirror and saying "ooh, pretty dress! Lookit me, Mama! I so pretty!" Indeed.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Fat Squirrels and Felt Circles
Yesterday we got to see nature at its finest! We still have a pumpkin we never ended up carving for Halloween and have noticed little chunks missing. The squirrels in Ann Arbor are FAT so we had an idea of who the culprit might be. And lo and behold, we looked out our window to see this:
We had a nice time watching. Ingrid was yelling at him to get away but I reminded her that everyone needs to eat, and why not let him eat a pumpkin we were just going to throw out anyway?
We also played for two hours with felt yesterday. I wanted to make another garland so we sat down with the felt box and I was overcome with the urge to clean it out (which has never been done before.) So...piece by teeny piece I went through it and threw away the scraps that were too small for anything. Along the way I cut out leaves for Ingrid's giraffe to eat. Then she got out her other animals, so we also made a fish for the penguin and a bone for the dog. She had so much fun feeding them their felt food!
I got some cute shots of her yesterday. I have to say it, she's pretty cute. I can't wait to see what Otis looks like!!
I feel so blessed that this is my life.
We had a nice time watching. Ingrid was yelling at him to get away but I reminded her that everyone needs to eat, and why not let him eat a pumpkin we were just going to throw out anyway?
We also played for two hours with felt yesterday. I wanted to make another garland so we sat down with the felt box and I was overcome with the urge to clean it out (which has never been done before.) So...piece by teeny piece I went through it and threw away the scraps that were too small for anything. Along the way I cut out leaves for Ingrid's giraffe to eat. Then she got out her other animals, so we also made a fish for the penguin and a bone for the dog. She had so much fun feeding them their felt food!
I got some cute shots of her yesterday. I have to say it, she's pretty cute. I can't wait to see what Otis looks like!!
I feel so blessed that this is my life.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Fake Camping
Yesterday was a home game for University of Michigan, so our landlord had a little tailgating party in our front yard. Because it was freezing he brought a fire pit over. For some reason he left it here, so today Brendan took Ingrid fake camping in our backyard. They put up our backpacking tent, gathered sticks, and started a fire. I came outside to snap some pictures and they were eating pretend marshmallows!
It was a very cozy day. While they built their fire I was inside sewing. Then we drank hot cocoa outside, I did some more sewing, they went to the indoor swimming pool, I finished up my sewing. I got so much accomplished and even managed to list some things in the shop. Hooray!
Yesterday was good, too. We decided to run errands before game day crazies started, so bright and early I was off to Joann Fabric while Brendan took Ingrid to the sporting goods store. I got the most adorable fabric there and made some burp cloths:
Loving those! I also got a ton of stuff for everyone's Christmas presents, which will be all handmade either by me or someone on etsy this year. Except for the Duplos that Ingrid is begging for...
I also made a fallish garland out of felt, which Ingrid helped with. She's a sucker for the felt basket, let me tell you. She digs through and says the colors, finds scraps I've thrown in that are different shapes, we sat for an hour or two working on it. It turned out pretty cute if I do say so. Ingrid has requested a pink one for her room and we'll make a wintery red/green/white one, too.
Good weekend. Not much going on this week and then next weekend Brendan goes back to Milwaukee for his second interview!! So excited to hear how that goes!
It was a very cozy day. While they built their fire I was inside sewing. Then we drank hot cocoa outside, I did some more sewing, they went to the indoor swimming pool, I finished up my sewing. I got so much accomplished and even managed to list some things in the shop. Hooray!
Yesterday was good, too. We decided to run errands before game day crazies started, so bright and early I was off to Joann Fabric while Brendan took Ingrid to the sporting goods store. I got the most adorable fabric there and made some burp cloths:
Loving those! I also got a ton of stuff for everyone's Christmas presents, which will be all handmade either by me or someone on etsy this year. Except for the Duplos that Ingrid is begging for...
I also made a fallish garland out of felt, which Ingrid helped with. She's a sucker for the felt basket, let me tell you. She digs through and says the colors, finds scraps I've thrown in that are different shapes, we sat for an hour or two working on it. It turned out pretty cute if I do say so. Ingrid has requested a pink one for her room and we'll make a wintery red/green/white one, too.
Good weekend. Not much going on this week and then next weekend Brendan goes back to Milwaukee for his second interview!! So excited to hear how that goes!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Big Butt Pants!
Oh holy cuteness! My friend Brandy got me this pattern so I could make her daughter some pants that fit over her cloth diapers. Why didn't I ever think of this??? The pants I made Ingrid always always were too tight in the butt, I could've used this pattern for her for sure! Good thing I have it now for Otis.
Anyway, I tried a basic pair today to see how the pattern worked. It's pretty straightforward except it takes some getting used to when sewing the curved part of the butt panel. It just doesn't look like it's going to match up and then viola! It does! Amazing how patterns work, eh?
Here's the front:
And here's the butt. Love that panel!
Now to add some pockets, a coordinating fabric cuff, rick rack. The possibilities are endless and I'm so looking forward to making more! And Miss Brandy is a super fine photographer in the Charlotte NC area so hopefully she'll take some sweet pics of her chunky monkey and let me use them when I sell the pants. Hint, hint, Brandy.
Anyway, I tried a basic pair today to see how the pattern worked. It's pretty straightforward except it takes some getting used to when sewing the curved part of the butt panel. It just doesn't look like it's going to match up and then viola! It does! Amazing how patterns work, eh?
Here's the front:
And here's the butt. Love that panel!
Now to add some pockets, a coordinating fabric cuff, rick rack. The possibilities are endless and I'm so looking forward to making more! And Miss Brandy is a super fine photographer in the Charlotte NC area so hopefully she'll take some sweet pics of her chunky monkey and let me use them when I sell the pants. Hint, hint, Brandy.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Thrift Gods
Boy were they shining on us yesterday! I went to Salvation Army with the intent of getting another pair of maternity pants, since my ONE PAIR is wearing on my nerves and they're constantly dirty since I never wash them...But alas, only acid washed jeans available. No thanks.
However, while going through the kid section, we found not only some great vintage clothes, but a piggy bank from 1973, a Fisher Price drum from 1979, and a modern day Dirt Devil vac for Ingrid! She helped vaccuum today, it was cute :)
The drum is a Christmas present, something we had on our list to get her. Yay! And the piggy bank is because she's obsessed with money lately. Grandma sent two dollars in her Halloween card and ever since, Ingrid has been asking every day "do you have any money for me?" At least she wants it to save, right?
We just had the best time there, I really do love those days when Ingrid plays nicely and I get a chance to look thoroughly.
And today my wee one made me happy by sitting next to me while I organized my fabric. She had the scrap box out and kept exclaiming "I have a wipe made out of this! I have pants made out of this!" We sat for an hour going through everything and now I have a list of more items to make, Christmas presents to make, and things I need to get at Joann. Or should I say "need" to get? Lovely day so far. Just lovely.
However, while going through the kid section, we found not only some great vintage clothes, but a piggy bank from 1973, a Fisher Price drum from 1979, and a modern day Dirt Devil vac for Ingrid! She helped vaccuum today, it was cute :)
The drum is a Christmas present, something we had on our list to get her. Yay! And the piggy bank is because she's obsessed with money lately. Grandma sent two dollars in her Halloween card and ever since, Ingrid has been asking every day "do you have any money for me?" At least she wants it to save, right?
We just had the best time there, I really do love those days when Ingrid plays nicely and I get a chance to look thoroughly.
And today my wee one made me happy by sitting next to me while I organized my fabric. She had the scrap box out and kept exclaiming "I have a wipe made out of this! I have pants made out of this!" We sat for an hour going through everything and now I have a list of more items to make, Christmas presents to make, and things I need to get at Joann. Or should I say "need" to get? Lovely day so far. Just lovely.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Halloween in Milwaukee!
We took a quick trip to Milwaukee this weekend. Brendan has an interview with a company there, and we thought it was going to be today, so we decided to go as a family for the weekend before. Then we found out it's actually next week but we had our hearts set on going so we went anyway. Ingrid was awesome in the car, fell asleep right after we got to Grandma and Grandpa's, and just traveled so well.
We went to the Public Museum, which I've been wanting to take Ingrid to forever. She liked the butterfly exhibit, where you walk through and they all fly around you.
In the afternoon we traveled down to one of our old neighborhoods and went to the park. They have a beach of all rocks, which we figured Ingrid would love. Yep, she did! The views of the city are great from here, and she and Brendan spent an hour or so skipping stones. Ahhh, simple pleasures!
On Sunday we met with some friends for brunch. The place is on the river, in an old lodge, with gingham tablecloths and a big huge wood burning fireplace. It was so cozy on a fall day! And so much fun to see my friends!! Ingrid was so funny with her new pal, 6 mo. old Poppy. She was all up in her face and stealing her pacifier and making her cry...We are going to have SO MUCH FUN with a new baby around here!
We also went trick or treating with Ingrid up and down Grandma and Grandpa's street. God bless Milwaukee, the guy handing out candy was drinking a Hi Life! Ingrid was such a nosy little grabber, she wouldn't let people put candy in her bucket, she had to grab stuff for herself. It was her first time going, she had fun but didn't quite get it.
All in all it was a good trip, and really made us feel anxious to get back there and settle down once again. Enough moving around, I want to stay put for more than two years! Everyone cross your fingers for Brendan's job interview next week, we'd like to get back to Milwaukee, please.
We went to the Public Museum, which I've been wanting to take Ingrid to forever. She liked the butterfly exhibit, where you walk through and they all fly around you.
In the afternoon we traveled down to one of our old neighborhoods and went to the park. They have a beach of all rocks, which we figured Ingrid would love. Yep, she did! The views of the city are great from here, and she and Brendan spent an hour or so skipping stones. Ahhh, simple pleasures!
On Sunday we met with some friends for brunch. The place is on the river, in an old lodge, with gingham tablecloths and a big huge wood burning fireplace. It was so cozy on a fall day! And so much fun to see my friends!! Ingrid was so funny with her new pal, 6 mo. old Poppy. She was all up in her face and stealing her pacifier and making her cry...We are going to have SO MUCH FUN with a new baby around here!
We also went trick or treating with Ingrid up and down Grandma and Grandpa's street. God bless Milwaukee, the guy handing out candy was drinking a Hi Life! Ingrid was such a nosy little grabber, she wouldn't let people put candy in her bucket, she had to grab stuff for herself. It was her first time going, she had fun but didn't quite get it.
All in all it was a good trip, and really made us feel anxious to get back there and settle down once again. Enough moving around, I want to stay put for more than two years! Everyone cross your fingers for Brendan's job interview next week, we'd like to get back to Milwaukee, please.
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