I had a busy week back at work with my global HR team meetings here in Minneapolis. It was great to see our global team and to not have to travel to see them :) The meetings concluded on Thursday and that evening my friend from work Megan and I headed to our other friend from work, Lisa's mom's funeral. It was such a touching visitation. Megan and I arrived when they started the prayer service portion and then a few people said some words. Lisa's father and husband to her mother for so many years had some of the sweetest things to say and left not one dry eye in the room. It was so hard to think about someone in your age range saying good bye to a parent, it all seems far too soon! My heart broke for Lisa but she was so strong, more than I could say about myself. I teared up just seeing her and she was the one to pull out a smile. They were able to have a final year with their mother making so many wonderful final memories and I hope for them that they can hold those memories close in the coming weeks, months, years. :(
Friday - I worked from home so I could have a day of minimal interruptions and to get caught up on the many open items that have begun piling up over my travels and busy meeting weeks. It was just what I needed as I finally feel like I at least know what is going on and what are my upcoming priorities - Yay! When Maci & Clint got home, we ran to punch pizza for dinner and then took a nice walk around the block. During our walk we saw the neighbor twins Maci's age (Evelyn and Lilian). Maci and the girls had fun moving rocks around in their front yard and Maci was such a good girl when it was time to clean up and help put everything away. We ended the night with Maci and I dozing in bed together and Clint watched hours of breaking bad on Netflix.
Saturday - We kicked off our Saturday with the usual Lil Gym class. We only have 3 more classes left before the 2nd school year ends and Maci is going to miss show week with the medals since we will be home in Ohio for Molly's graduation - bummer but we can't wait to see the family! After running a few errands we came home for nap time. While Maci and I napped, Clint helped the neighbors behind us with a new paver patio. That evening, Clint and I had date night so Miss Kaitlin came to play with Maci. Maci told Miss Kaitlin she loved her at bed time and they had a 10 minute conversation about dandelions on our front porch - have I mentioned how much we love this kid lately?! Clint and I enjoyed a yummy steak dinner and did a little window shopping before heading home.
Sunday - Today we had Halston's surprise birthday party at Cooper's. We had to be there at 10a so we didn't ruin the surprise and I am so proud that we were the first ones there - WHEW! We then had a yummy brunch and enjoyed all of Halston's party fun before heading to Target for grocery shopping. At Target we had to pick up Maci some new art supplies after one of Halston's friends brought a Crayola Colors Wonders coloring book and markers. These things are AWESOME. They look like clear markers and the colors only show on these special coloring book paper. Maci loves to color and this prevents color being all over her arms, legs and furniture - wahoo!!!! Why didn't I think of this? Maci then napped and we cleaned the car, tidied the house and all around prepared for another week.
I head to Miami for a very short and final trip this week (Tues afternoon through Thurs afternoon). We then groove into a holiday weekend before heading to Ohio for another long weekend!!
Have a great week!
Lots of Love,
C, K & M
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