what we've been up to

Last weekend we went to Salt River Fields for a spring training game. The weather was gorgeous and we sat out on the lawn underneath the scoreboard with our friends, Tracy and Andy and their daughter, Cicily. One of Gus's favorite things about stadiums is the food. He took Little Miss J on the food run and came back with the Italian ice that she ate the entire thing of and would only share with Mommy. Poor Daddy! She's getting pretty good at using a spoon.

Things at work have gotten pretty crazy. I got a call from our Sacramento office asking me to help out on a project in California. At the moment it is requiring me to spend every other week in California. This past week was my first of living in a hotel, out of a suitcase, and away from my family. I missed Little Miss J like crazy and demanded that Gus give me a full report every night. She's still not that good at talking on the phone, but I made sure to at least tell her I loved her. Being away from her further reinforced the fact that I probably need her more than she needs me. When I arrived home, I was greeted by my sweet little girl with a big hug and a kiss. Best. homecoming. ever.

Tonight I finally got around to mopping the much neglected kitchen floor. Pretty exciting Saturday night. I know. Don't be jealous. Thankfully, I had a little helper. Here's to hoping that, as she gets older, her "helping" will involve more than just putting the broom and Swiffer into the dog kennel and subsequently freaking out when she can't get them out. For now it's pretty entertaining and adorable. Do you like how Gus made the Swiffer toddler-sized?