Metal Meredith

Oops. 2 weeks late.

I missed last week, please accept my apology. Phil went to Chicago and left me for 4 days alone with my child. I wasn’t sure I would make it through, but I survived.

On Friday, Phil went to Chicago with friend Carter to visit friend Dave. He had a blast going to some boring museums and the Chicago Auto show. I am sure there were many beers and stupid jokes involved.

While he was gone, Vivienne and I had one on one time, Mom came into town and we went to my church (IKEA) and visited with the Grandparents. Always a good time in Ikea. Thanks to my imaginary internet friends, I brought home a boatload of stuff and managed to have $100 of gift certificates left over.

Saturday night I got to eat dinner and spend a long night with my friend, Ronni. It was about 4 hours, we needed at least that long to catch up. Now that things are rolling again, I am sure I will get many more night away to visit with her.

Sunday, Vivienne and I stayed home and enjoyed each other’s company. We almost spent all day in pajamas, but I felt guilty towards noon. That night, the heat went out. We brought out the space heaters and made it through the night without suffering. I figured calling for repair at 10:30PM on a Sunday wasn’t the best idea while trying to save some money.

By Monday afternoon, my world was back to normal. Phil came home. We got to experience that scene in the airport when Vivienne yells “Daddy!” and runs through the terminal to him. Magic, I tell you!!! Our heat was fixed by 5pm, Michelle spent 2 hours with Mom and I on her way back out of town. Then my house was quiet, my child was asleep and my husband and I cuddled up and fell asleep.

Now, I ask you, when did a website update fall into that schedule? These upcoming weeks will prove to be much more normal.

Take a look at some new photos from just this weekend. We took Vivienne to Crump Park and had a great time on the swings and with the animals.

Love,
Meredith