Mom Heads to Nashville!

Weekdays:

• Monday - I worked from home which was probably for the better as we got some snow and roads were way more slick than one may expect.  Around 11a I had to head to a CIO luncheon at Mall of America for work.  After the luncheon, I was off to the airport for our 330p flight to Nashville for the CTO quarterly offsite.  Thankfully it was a super smooth flight and before I knew it, we were eating some tasty BBQ across the street from our hotel.  We wrapped the night with some beers at the hotel bar and there was a Bengals fan so you know who I had to talk to :). Back at the home front Clint had a nice evening of no kids activities 

The one person that is super happy when I am away b/c she gets Clint all to herself

• Tuesday - Day 1 of meetings.  Ended the day with dinner at Modell's which is this yummy southern cooking/homestyle place.  Afterward we went to downtown Nashville bars and had a blast dancing at Tootsies.  I headed back to the hotel with the first group at 1130p, it made for a rough morning for all the next day but so fun in the moment!  Once again, Clint and the kids had a quiet night at home.

Me, Bree, Kelly and Melissa having some dancing fun at Tootsies

This was before the crowd showed and made it impossible to move

• Wednesday - Day 2 of meetings.  Many left to the airport after we wrapped but those of us that stayed got some Nashville hot chicken and then headed to our rooms by 830p.  So tired!!  Clint juggled Connor's religion class and Maci's finishing camp in the evening but then he had the guys over for some Golden Tee fun!
• Thursday - I was to fly home on a 1030a flight but we got delayed by 1 hour and 30 mins.  Thankfully we finally got out of there and I was home by 230p.  I wrapped my calls from home and then picked up the kids who were happy to see me :). Maci had soccer practice at 7p and Clint ran her while I got some things done on the home front.

Friday 

• Productive day working from home for me and Clint headed into the office.
• The kids got off the bus and Connor was sad to hear his play date got rescheduled b/c his buddy Anna had a nasty cough/cold.  Turns out Connor also started to show signs of a cough/cold so we got him to start resting.  
• After we were all home for the day, we ordered some Mexican for dinner and had a fairly lazy night at home.

Saturday 

• Connor woke up sounding rough so we skipped basketball practice
• We got a lot done around the house and started to put together the playroom with the bookshelf, bean bag chairs, rug, posters etc.  We also had a crazy busy Costco run where Connor fell asleep in the cart - oh my goodness!
• I got laundry pretty well done with all the bedding getting a good wash before company starts to arrive this week.
• Maci had to head to soccer practice at 3p and I did drop off but then Clint picked up at 415p while I got ready for date night.
• By 530p we were off in our Uber to downtown for a Manny's steak dinner with John and Sarah Verplank.  We had a wonderful dinner we had and some super strong cocktails :) 
• Afterward we went to the Verplank's home for some final drinks and Shuffle board in the house.
• We finally got in our own Uber heading home around 12a - Long but Fun night with good friends!

Sunday 

• Clint and I were both feeling pretty rough today!  A little too much fun and lack of sleep.
• Connor is still hacking but feeling better, I think it is moving.  We still got him to take a nap and rest inside.  Maci on the other hand did all her studying, read for her homework and then sled outside wit the neighbors for a few hours.
• We got the house totally cleaned for the family coming this Thanksgiving!  Watched football and are ready for an early bedtime for all tonight!!

We are so excited for this week and seeing so many loved ones in our home!  We wish you all a Super Happy Thanksgiving!!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C