A Weekend Away

A long time ago, my MOPS friends and I planned a girls weekend getaway. We decided on Schaumburg, Illinois. This about halfway between them and me. David decided to come along with the kids, so they would have something fun to do instead of being home. I am glad that I don't have to make the trip alone.

We are leaving this afternoon. The girls are very excited to stay in a hotel with a pool. I am very excited to have Lou Malnati's pizza and go shopping at IKEA. My friends will be arriving tomorrow and we will meet up to do some shopping and girly things. I will spend Saturday night with them in another hotel.

The Latest

Two summers ago this story happened. I desperately needed to go grocery shopping and the girls were winning about now wanting to go to Meijer. I told them they could pick out a fish if they did not complain or fight while we were in the store. I know I shouldn't use bribery, but sometimes it keeps me sane. The girls were thrilled about a new pet and were as good as can be while I shopped. We stopped by the fish section and they picked out a blue and red beta fish. We already had a fish bowl at home so all we needed were some rocks and food. While I finished shopping, they took turns holding the bag with the fish and they picked out the name 'beauty' for it. I had heard that these fish only last about a few months, so I figured every few months I could use this trick again. Well, to my surprise beauty was a strong fish and just died this week.

Say goodbye to beauty. Wow, my toilet needs to be cleaned! The girls were not sad that she died. Actually, they lost interest in her a loooong time ago.

Here is a picture I took last night of the house. The painters were there putting on the first coat of paint.