Extra Time

Ahhhhh, an extra hour. How often do we ask for an extra hour? Once we get it, what do we do with it? My mom, for one, is enjoying her extra hour this morning as Nathan stayed the night with Gigi and Grandpa. Her reports usually include the words "angel", "perfect", "funny", "smart", etc, etc. I'm sure this time will be the same. He loves to be with them and has such a great time. They were supposed to make cookies and watch movies and do whatever else he wants to do. Spoiled rotten. But happy as can be.

While we had the night to ourselves we went to a new restaurant (it was so-so) and met up with friends for bowling. It was a couples night out, 4 other couples joined us, and it was a perfect night out. Last year at this time we were just meeting most of these people. And now we are able to have personal conversations, joke with each other and feel as though we have known one another forever. I have to say, I never really felt like I had such an amazing circle of people around me before. Aside from family, this community of people we encounter all the time - literally every day this past week - is the closest I've felt to anyone. We are both so grateful to know them all. All of them,the husbands, wives and even kids, are friendly, loving and generous. There's really something about that saying, "It takes a village..." I'm glad for our little village and I wish everyone had the same support and friendships.

Tomorrow Kerri and Logan will be coming over for long overdue playdate. Nathan begs to see everyone through Skype daily, Logan included. How excited he will be when he realizes he can see him in person! I have a dr's appointment for BT2 so it comes at a perfect time. I'm sure I will also have last minute errands to run before we skip town for a few days. We are really excited to be headed to NY. More time to see family, and not through a computer. And, it doesn't look like any snow should be in the forecast. I think it will be a perfect autumn day for Tim & Jen's Big Day.

And now, for my extra hour - I think I'll start to pack, do laundry and otherwise organize ourselves. It doesn't sound special but doing that without a kid underfoot is the best way I can think of to spend the time. Doing most things without a two year old attached to me is always easier. Still....I miss him.