Since school got out, I've been busy off and on. I have spent many days sitting around the house not doing a stinking thing AND IT FELT AMAZING! Is it bad that deep down I still felt a twinge of guilt because I wasn't doing anything? It must be the teacher in me. I really struggled to get myself into relaxation mode and not feeling guilty about doing nothing. I guess this is something I am still struggling with and I honestly don't think is going to get better since school starts in....wait for it....5 weeks!!!!!
Summer is officially half over and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about that. Don't get me wrong-I've had a blast sleeping until almost 9 o'clock everyday (yes, Kayleigh sleeps that late too!!), but I think Kayleigh is getting to the point where she almost misses being at daycare and playing with all of her friends. I take her every Thursday because let's face it, I need some me time and that is really the only time that I can get stuff done and do something for myself. I'm not complaining, but it is nice to have that time. She comes home on days that she goes to daycare and is worn out! Bedtime is no issue. However, when she's at home all day with me I don't think she gets as worn out and so bedtime has ranged anywhere from 8-9:30!!!! She always sleeps through the whole night and in until about 8:30-9, but I have always loved that 8 bedtime. Hopefully when school has started and she's back to daycare full-time that problem will solve itself. One can only hope.
We celebrated Kayleigh's first birthday on June 16th, even though her real birthday is the 17th. We had tons of family and friends over and had a great time. I don't feel like I got to sit down, relax, and enjoy her party as much as I would've liked to, but then again that's probably the OCD perfectionist in me. The important part is that I think everyone had a great time, especially the kids. We had tons of activities and things for them to do in the back yard so they would be entertained despite the extremely hot weather we've been having. We are so blessed to have such great family and friends that came to celebrate our baby girl's big day! I can't believe how fast time has gone and it seems like yesterday we were spending our days in the NICU praying for that week to fly by so we could take her home.
What a difference a year makes
Such a big girl
Her adorable smash cake
Our world
Her actual birthday morning-1 ballon for 1 year!
On the 30th, Sally, Abby and I ventured up to the Chicago area to do some outlet shopping in Aurora and at IKEA in Bolingbrook. We stayed in the Allegro hotel in downtown Chicago Saturday night. Jackie met up with us Saturday night for dinner and some fun out a bar to celebrate Sally's birthday (it was Sunday). On Sunday we left Abby since she was meeting up with her new boy toy, and met up with Jackie to go to the Tory Burch store (for Sally), and then went to the Magnificent Mile. We didn't do much shopping, but found a nice pub to eat a late lunch at. They had some great food. I'd like to take Kyle back sometime if I can get him to go to the big city again. Before Sally and I made the long 2 1/2 hour drive home, we went to a tattoo shop so that she could get a tattoo supporting her mom's ongoing battle with ovarian cancer. She was a champ and her new tat looks awesome. I think it's an amazing way to honor and show love to her momma!
Dinner at Tavern on Rush
This past Saturday we went to Brandon and Tonia's house to celebrate Landon's 2nd birthday. We had a great time spending time with that cutie-patootie.
Summer weekends are definitely proving to always be busy with something. We have something to do every Saturday until school starts. Unfortunately I think that's going to make the rest of summer break go even faster. This weekend our neighborhood is having their annual garage sale, which we will be taking part in. Jackie and her mom, Diana, are coming over so I'm excited to spend some more quality time with her. The 21st, Kyle and I are going to go up to the Dunes-not exactly sure where yet, but that's going to be our mini vaca this year. The 28th we will be heading down to Indy with Brandon, Tonia, Jessica, Phil, Lauren, and Ryan to see Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw. Can you say excited?!?!? I can't wait to see those hunks of hotness shake their thing on the stage for me! From there on it's a trip to the lake with friends and a weddding and school will start the next week. CRAZY!
I'm going to try and enjoy the rest of break, but thoughts and plans for school are already starting to overtake my mind. Stay cool in this freak heat wave!!
