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| Cade, the camera is thata way! |
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| Down the aisle, straight to Dad |
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| Post ceremony, pre-baby bedtime |
Sep 3, 2014
Pics from M+R Wedding!
I was like a kid in a candy store when Margeaux sent over the link to her wedding pics. So many great ones! Here's a few featuring my crew
Sep 1, 2014
The Way Mondays Ought To Be
Mondays should always include the park, the pool and of course, martian glasses.
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| He looks so grown up as a martian! |
Aug 31, 2014
Every Last Drop of Summer
You could argue that we have another 2 months of summer in Texas. And you might be right. But this weekend, as you know, marks the unofficial end of summer and Cade and are making the most of it. We are a waterlogged pair.
Yesterday we splashed around at the gym pool. We had it all to ourselves at 10 a.m. We plan to go back tomorrow after nap; I suspect at 3p we'll have to share it though.
And today we had a few friends over for kiddie pools, sprinklers, slip-n-slide and happy hour (while the dads/husbands drafted their fantasy football teams). Today was the more popular of the two, especially since one friend brought her 9 year old daughter and Cade took to her immediately.
I forsee she and her older sister doing some parents' helpers babysitting for us during football game parties this fall!
Yesterday we splashed around at the gym pool. We had it all to ourselves at 10 a.m. We plan to go back tomorrow after nap; I suspect at 3p we'll have to share it though.
And today we had a few friends over for kiddie pools, sprinklers, slip-n-slide and happy hour (while the dads/husbands drafted their fantasy football teams). Today was the more popular of the two, especially since one friend brought her 9 year old daughter and Cade took to her immediately.
I forsee she and her older sister doing some parents' helpers babysitting for us during football game parties this fall!
Aug 29, 2014
When you work from home...
A sales director at work asked me to join his weekly team meeting today. They are based on the east coast so it meant dialing in at 8a. I told him I would be happy to join but would be taking the call from home since I couldn't feasibly make preschool dropoff and get to work by 8a. No big deal, everyone had a chuckle about Curious George being on in the background.
Per the plan, I spoke for 10-15 minutes, introducing myself, giving a sneak peek into some of my marketing plans. I figured 15 minutes was what Cade would give me so we were doing great. Then though we launched into Q&A. The team had great questions and I took the time to answer them; Cade was still happily playing and watching cartoons. Win-win-win.
But then I saw It: the baby poop face.
Giggle to myself, "he's so funny when he makes that face." Continue with phone call. Oh how blissfully ignorant I was.
Next thing I know: exploding diaper! Poop out the top! Meanwhile, the team is still asking questions about marketing plans. At this point Cade starts crying, because, duh, he's sitting in his own exploding poop.
When, mercifully, the director said "thank you for joining us Cheryl. You can stay on the call if you - " I didn't let him finish his sentence before "Thank you! I need to run. Toddler situation. Bye y'all!" Because literally, there was a shitstorm happening. Shit had hit the floor.
I'm not even sure I had hung up the phone before I started yelling "Ross! Ross! I need you. NOW."
Per the plan, I spoke for 10-15 minutes, introducing myself, giving a sneak peek into some of my marketing plans. I figured 15 minutes was what Cade would give me so we were doing great. Then though we launched into Q&A. The team had great questions and I took the time to answer them; Cade was still happily playing and watching cartoons. Win-win-win.
But then I saw It: the baby poop face.
Giggle to myself, "he's so funny when he makes that face." Continue with phone call. Oh how blissfully ignorant I was.
Next thing I know: exploding diaper! Poop out the top! Meanwhile, the team is still asking questions about marketing plans. At this point Cade starts crying, because, duh, he's sitting in his own exploding poop.
When, mercifully, the director said "thank you for joining us Cheryl. You can stay on the call if you - " I didn't let him finish his sentence before "Thank you! I need to run. Toddler situation. Bye y'all!" Because literally, there was a shitstorm happening. Shit had hit the floor.
I'm not even sure I had hung up the phone before I started yelling "Ross! Ross! I need you. NOW."
Aug 24, 2014
This weekend brought to you by the letter D
Whew, y'all, I am tired. It was a busy weekend! But lemme hit the highlights of our weekend brought to you by the letter D.
Dallas
Brit and I visited Nichole in Big D this weekend! We had a fancy night out on the town Friday with a late rooftop dinner (lobster salad! and oh my goodness, the best house Chardonnay. I've never had a house wine that tasty) and barhopping downtown. She lives right in the city (a loft apartment downtown - so trendy!) so it was like flashbacks to Boston...with cabs, trains, downtown nightlife. Pretty fun! Saturday we hung out at a swanky pool (I'm talking a fountain/waterfall thing, gorgeous blue tile around it and in the middle of downtown, SWA-ANKY) and then had a quiet wine on the couch night.
Double Date
Ross and Cade had a double date with Jon and Rowan Saturday morning. The four of them went to the Austin Zoo. Seriously, the sweetest thing ever. What great dads! I love taking fun adventures with Cade and I'm glad Ross gets to do the same. Icing on the cake was Erin texting me later that when she asked Rowan what her favorite part of the zoo was, Rowan said "Cade." It's a good thing those two have chaperones.
Pool
OK I know this isn't a D word but whatevs. Cade stayed Saturday night with Nancy so I could have 2 nights in Dallas even though Ross had to work early today. I picked my boy up right after his nap and we enjoyed the last official weekend of summer at the pool*. He totally mastered the pirate ship slide which clearly made his day.
Dallas
Brit and I visited Nichole in Big D this weekend! We had a fancy night out on the town Friday with a late rooftop dinner (lobster salad! and oh my goodness, the best house Chardonnay. I've never had a house wine that tasty) and barhopping downtown. She lives right in the city (a loft apartment downtown - so trendy!) so it was like flashbacks to Boston...with cabs, trains, downtown nightlife. Pretty fun! Saturday we hung out at a swanky pool (I'm talking a fountain/waterfall thing, gorgeous blue tile around it and in the middle of downtown, SWA-ANKY) and then had a quiet wine on the couch night.
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| I told you we were fancy |
Double Date
Ross and Cade had a double date with Jon and Rowan Saturday morning. The four of them went to the Austin Zoo. Seriously, the sweetest thing ever. What great dads! I love taking fun adventures with Cade and I'm glad Ross gets to do the same. Icing on the cake was Erin texting me later that when she asked Rowan what her favorite part of the zoo was, Rowan said "Cade." It's a good thing those two have chaperones.
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| Aren't they the cutest pair |
OK I know this isn't a D word but whatevs. Cade stayed Saturday night with Nancy so I could have 2 nights in Dallas even though Ross had to work early today. I picked my boy up right after his nap and we enjoyed the last official weekend of summer at the pool*. He totally mastered the pirate ship slide which clearly made his day.
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| More slide more slide |
*Trust me, I know I live in Texas. It will feel like summer for another 8 weeks (or more) but the pool hours are getting limited with school starting this coming week.
Aug 21, 2014
Bye bye baby
One of our neighbor's took his toddler on a walk through our cul-de-sac a couple of nights ago. Looking out the window, Cade started talking to the kiddo. Here's what he had to say.
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