Whirlwind

Kevin had Thursday off, and took a personal day on Friday, giving him a four day weekend. I think we made the most of it. Here are the highlights:

Thursday: What do fish feel like?

We took Tage on her first fishing trip. She really liked the bobber, and holding the fishing pole. She was brave enough to touch one of the fish we caught, but didn't really like it. Later that night, when I was cuddling Tage before she went to bed, I asked her what the fish felt like when she touched it. Her response? She grabbed my face and licked it!

Friday: Happy Birthday! and Yardsale

To recognize Tage's 2nd year of life, Kevin and I hung butterflies in Tage's doorway while she slept. When she awoke, she was amused by all the butterflies and counted 12 of them (although I think there were more) Next we ate craisin pancakes and rushed out the door to our friends house to have a yardsale. Colorfest was this weekend in Thurmont, and on Friday nearly everyone in town has a yardsale. We made bank on our junk. We would have liked to dedicate the day to Tage, but the butterflies and lots of "Happy Birthday sweet heart!" was the extent of our celebration on her actual birthday. We got home late that night, put Tage to bed and made her cake and cupcakes, only to find out that, oh no! Could it be? Where is my food coloring??? GRRRRRR! Unable to locate it, and being tired, no, exhausted and ill, I went to bed.

Saturday: Half Marathon, crying marathon, and party

6:00am- still asleep, although I was supposed to be awake.

6:40am- Kevin wakes me up, we run downstairs, make egg sandwiches, wake Tage up and rush out the door at 7:15am.

8:45am- Waiting for the light rail in Baltimore.

9:45am- Kevin starts running

10:30am- Daddy is still running, Tage and Mommy find entertainment in the form of fire, sword, and bowling balls being juggled at the same time at the Inner Harbor. Very odd fellow...

11:45am- We head to the finish line to find Daddy

12:45pm- Still looking for Daddy... what made us think we could find him in a crowd of 17,000 runners and their families???

1:15pm- We FINALLY find Daddy, and I begin my own marathon of tears (hunger, illness, headache, heat, exhaustion, sleep deprivation, pregnancy hormones, and a party that's supposed to start at 3pm, will do that to you)

1:45pm- We get back on the light rail and get yelled at by a woman who says we ran over her toe with Tage's stroller (but I was watching carefully and we did NOT, although we came close and did bump her sandal) She was mad though because her other foot was broken and I guess she needed some attention. Kevin apologized, and I continued my crying marathon (I just couldn't stop!) The train was so crowded, there was no where to sit, and no where to rail to hold for support, so I had to brace me and my big belly and try not to fall for the next 15min, all while crying and standing in front of the woman who was mad at us.

2pm- We arrive at our car. I continue to cry, half way home. We bribe Tage with cake and icecream when we get home to take a nap. She excitedly complies and crashes in her carseat.

2:45- we get home and have 15minutes before our guests arrive to put a party together. Luckily our friends are not high maintance and don't care that when they arrive at 3 that they will need to help me.

3:30pm- We finally get the party really going with mini caramel apples, followed by a very serious pinata whacking (whacked by the incredible strength of 2 year olds) cake, icecream, and lots of presents. Tage enjoyed every minute of it, and so did Kevin and I. I love that little girl from head to toe!

6pm- football game at the Talbots

8pm- bedtime for everyone! Yay! Thank goodness for Sundays-- rest and relaxation and a good dose of spiritual upliftment.

Happy Birthday Tage. I Love you.

P.S. Happy Birthday as well to GRANDMA! Who's birthday was on the 8th! Wish we could have celebrated your's and Tage's together again!