Running from the Law: 5 on Friday - Volume 10

Friday, February 21, 2014

5 on Friday - Volume 10


ONE.
After last weekend's pukefest, I'm happy to admit we're all finally starting to feel better.  I ate my entire dinner last night, which hasn't happened in weeks.  Food has not really been my friend this pregnancy, which I'd really like to change.  I miss tacos.  Mac is back to being his usual ornery self and can flip that devil/angel switch faster than I can blink.  He can push my buttons to the point of explosion and then say "mama" so sweetly that I melt all over him.  I have a feeling he's going to be doing this same thing to me and his sister, girlfriend, wife, etc. for the rest of his life.  I know I say this all the time, but I can't believe how fast he's growing up these days.  It seems like he's aged 5 years in the last month alone.  I wasn't going to do a 21 month update, but I think I might now because he's so different than he was just last month.  Plus, his haircut makes him look like he's in high school.  Kills me. 

TWO.
I'm so glad it's Friday because we've got a pretty exciting weekend coming up.  Tomorrow morning Mac and I are heading to a "messy" play date at our local early childhood center.  As long as it's not crazy packed, I think he'll really like playing in the bubbles and sand and making a big mess.  Saturday night is date night!  Ryan and I are going out to dinner with friends and then going to the Avett Brothers concert.  Of course I know nothing about this group or their music (I'm so out of the loop), but I'm excited to get dressed up and out of the house with my handsome hubby.  I say this all now, but I'll probably want to go to bed by 9:30 p.m.  Sunday morning is the Pet Parade in Soulard, my old stomping ground.  Depending on the weather, we were thinking about taking Mac down to see all the dogs in costumes.  I think he'd get a huge kick out of it.  That afternoon I'm taking a photography class!  I actually won a free entry to a photography for moms seminar on another blog, hosted by a local photographer and I'm giddy at the thought of learning some new tricks and tips to be able to pass on to you guys.  Maybe I can finally master back-button focusing that we've been talking about forever.  I'm bummed that I won't have my favorite lens, but she mentioned that she'll have her lenses available for use.  I hope I don't fall in love with them or this is going to get really expensive.  

THREE.
USA!  Anyone else going to have withdrawals next week when the Olympics are over?  I'm not ready!  Whatever will I do with those 25 minutes of free time I have to watch TV?  :)  But seriously, the mom commercials are killing me.  I cry 3-4 times a night, just watching the commercials.  Pregnant hormonal women should not be allowed to watch those.

FOUR.
I know I just had a birthday and Christmas is long gone, but I'm going to need these...right now.
FIVE.
I mentioned this in my last post, but I'm so excited to be teaming up with some other fabulous bloggers to host a St. Patrick's Day recipe swap.  This will be open to ALL bloggers, so I really hope you'll consider linking up your favorite Irish/green/lucky recipe.  Anything goes (sweets, drinks, entrees, candy, bread, etc.).  Then you'll get swapped with another blogger and get to try her favorite recipe.  I'm planning on making some homemade Bailey's McCarty's Irish cream.  Mmmmmm...

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16 comments:

  1. I have a lot to say. 1.He is too cute. I would give him anything he wants. 2. The Avett's are my fave and they are from NC! Like me (My fave CD is I and Love and You. 3.the commercials for the Mom's has left me a mess and I am not pregnant. 4.I need those shoes as well. 5. Sounds cool!

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  2. AVETT brothers! Girl! You are going to love....

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  3. My daughter just turned 21 months as well! I'm planning a update post for Monday. :)

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  4. I need those Kate Spade flats too! How perfect!!

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  5. I LOVE the flats!! I think you have to get them. :) What an exciting weekend...I thought about buying tickets to the Avett Brothers, too, but I have no idea who they are, so we passed!! Haha...we must be getting old. :)

    So, is Mac wanting to be TOTALLY independent and extremely moody?? Cam is both of these things, and it makes me miss wine! Haha

    I am glad to hear you ate an entire dinner...I lived off Hot Pockets when I was pregnant, and I didn't even have the flu. I felt so bad for you. :(

    Have a FUN weekend!!

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  6. I've had those shoes pinned since like, when Pinterest started. I have loved them forever. Maybe someday they'll finally be ours!!

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  7. Your #1 made me laugh. I was just saying the other day that my son really knows when to turn on the charm. I was so frustrated with him the other day and he came over, hugged me and said "Wuv woo, too". Really??? Break my heart why don't you! Those boys!

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  8. You have to get the shoes - adorable!! And goodness do you have a cutie on your hands! Have a super fun weekend - it sounds pack with good times!

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  9. I'm sorry you aren't feeling much better! I hope it turns around soon. Enjoy your weekend!

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  10. I am so so glad to hear that my child is not the only one that can be an absolute terror one minute and the sweetest thing the next.

    The weekend sounds great! I bet the Avett Brothers concert will be really good!

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  11. Sounds like a great weekend! Hope the photography class is awesome!

    And seriously Mac. I both want him for my girls and want him to stay away from my girls at the same time. :P

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  12. Mac keeps getting cuter but he looks so old in those photos!! The Avett Brothers are one of my new favorite bands- I discovered them by listening to the Mumford and Sons Pandora station and now I'm hooked. You will enjoy them. Those mom commericals kill me. I pretty much sob everytime they come on and tell Miller I promise to be in the stands for every one of his sports games.

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  13. God, Ethan and Mac are so much alike. I absolutely melt when Ethan says mama, even when he's being SUCH a big stinker! Have fun this weekend!! xo

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  14. Enjoy your date night and your messy date this morning :) Those flats are super cute - perfect for spring!

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  15. Glad you are all feeling better! Those Kate Spades are too dang cute!

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  16. Pretty sure I will also have withdrawls from the Olympics. It's made me want to watch ice skating all over again.

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