Monday, October 20, 2008

Poker, Salsa, and Pumpkins

The time on the weekends really does fly by. Sometimes, I wonder what it is that we actually do on Saturday and Sunday. This weekend was one of those weekends where everyone got to do something fun just for themselves. Friday night Marshall was able to take in a poker game which he always enjoys. I got some time with the boys and some good alone time which is always nice. It's funny, I'm alone all day working, but having the evenings to myself is a completely different feeling. Apparently, I am still able to separate work and play.



Saturday morning saw a trip to the pumpkin patch on a very warm fall day. We enjoyed picking our own pumpkins, funny gourds, and Indian corn. It took quite some time to get out of the pumpkin patch, but I was able to catch some of the Husker game on the radio during that time and was happy that we came away with a win this week. Marshall also celebrated a Buff win, but unfortunately, the WSU Cougars ended there consecutive game record without a shut out at the hands of USC - ugh.

Sunday saw yard work, car cleaning - Drake was quite a good helper, and organizing the boys' fall clothes. I put away much of Tanner's summer clothes and it is always with a bit of sadness to put away more and more of his "baby" clothes. It is obviously a joy to watch him become such a big boy, but it is also hard to think of my baby growing up so fast. Drake actually took a nap and I was able to take a lovely walk around the park. When Drake woke up and learned I had been on a walk, he was quite distraught. So, he got on his scooter and another walk was in my future. What a treat - two walks in one day - I can't remember when that happened last.

Sunday night was a night of dinner and salsa dancing for me. It was definitely intimidating, but I did get out a dance a few times - poor fellas that asked me. Fortunately, they all survived unscathed. I need to get back and take full advantage of the free lessons next time. And of course, it was nice to just get dressed up and go out - it doesn't happen nearly enough.

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