For me, there are few things finer in life than great friends and great food. Today was packed full with both.
Munchkin and I started out the day by meeting up with Lea and Chuck for some breakfast at Denny's and a whole lot of fun conversation. My munchkin loves hanging with (Auntie) Lea and (Uncle) Chuck, because she knows they think she's so stinkin' cute (but, hey, who doesn't ;)?). And what can't be great about some blueberry pancakes, bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns with orange juice? Absolutely nothing.
Then we met up with the awesome Megan and her cutie Jack. We started out our play date by going to a Reading Up program where someone read our two cuties The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and then they each got to pick a book to take home -- for free! We got Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? Because we needed to rectify the fact that we didn't previously have any Dr. Seuss books in our library... After that, we went to their house and enjoyed lunch and play-time! Let's just say that someone else's toys are always cooler than your own. And let's just say that Megan is amazing. Her house is always gorgeous, she is always beautiful, and she is super sweet and inviting -- always. And she makes really great food. Today it was ham and cheese pockets and Asian Chicken Salad. Play dates are awesome. Both for kiddos and for mommies.
Then this evening, I enjoyed a Girls' Night Out, thanks to the wonderful Mariah. Mariah is always so generous with opening her lovely home to a bunch of crazy ladies to come hang out. And she always provides yummy (and in tonight's case, healthy) food! Tonight we had a red lentil chili and a really yummy salad (because she takes the time to slice up a ton of yummy veggies to put on it) along with some grapes and a creamy (which I love) pasta dish. And pineapple upside down cake (sort of -- my cake didn't turn out quite like I'd hoped due to baker error) for dessert. It's nice to sit and chat with other ladies. Share stories of whatever... Maybe climb up on a soapbox... And never get around to actually playing the games that were brought, because -- hey -- visiting is just more fun!
And my sweetheart took care of getting Munchkin to bed so I could go enjoy some grown-up mommy time solo :).
So today was just an awesome day. The best kind, if you're a Nilla ;).
What are you grateful for today?
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