I figured since husband had to work late, maybe I could get some of my weekend cleaning done early. I HATE to clean bathrooms so I wanted to get it out of the way. I managed to clean one bathroom upstairs while son played quietly by himself (ahhhhhh). Then, while little guy was in the tub having a ball, I took that time to clean the master bathroom. Yes, that's where he bathes, I don't leave him unattended. I also started some of the laundry that's been piling up for almost 2 weeks.
Saturday started off great. Got my hair did (cut and highlight) and it was just lovely. Went by husband's work and picked up my little man, then we went home for lunch. After getting him down for his nap, I made myself some lunch then attempted to complete my cleaning... vacuuming and dusting. Little man woke up before I started vacuuming, and since that's not his favorite thing in the world, I set him up a station on the couch. This is a new thing for us, as we've never really paid much attention to the TV before. I got him, his nuk, and a blanket, and got him settled on the couch with some Noggin on the TV. Little Bill, to be precise. It was a success! He LOVED it. Thank God for Bill Cosby. It worked so well as a distraction for me to vacuum the downstairs, that I was able to turn it on in our bedroom and get everything done upstairs too!
The best part of the day came next. Husband came home from work early (about 3 PM) and we set out on an adventure to Pullen Park, near downtown Raleigh. It was so much fun, for all of us. And we got some great pictures, as you will see. There are playgrounds, an antique carousel, a train that rides around the park, pond and paddle boats, and walking trails. I had never been there so it was all new to me, as it was to little man. He enjoyed the swings very much, as well as the carousel.
Saturday started off great. Got my hair did (cut and highlight) and it was just lovely. Went by husband's work and picked up my little man, then we went home for lunch. After getting him down for his nap, I made myself some lunch then attempted to complete my cleaning... vacuuming and dusting. Little man woke up before I started vacuuming, and since that's not his favorite thing in the world, I set him up a station on the couch. This is a new thing for us, as we've never really paid much attention to the TV before. I got him, his nuk, and a blanket, and got him settled on the couch with some Noggin on the TV. Little Bill, to be precise. It was a success! He LOVED it. Thank God for Bill Cosby. It worked so well as a distraction for me to vacuum the downstairs, that I was able to turn it on in our bedroom and get everything done upstairs too!
The best part of the day came next. Husband came home from work early (about 3 PM) and we set out on an adventure to Pullen Park, near downtown Raleigh. It was so much fun, for all of us. And we got some great pictures, as you will see. There are playgrounds, an antique carousel, a train that rides around the park, pond and paddle boats, and walking trails. I had never been there so it was all new to me, as it was to little man. He enjoyed the swings very much, as well as the carousel. 
For me, the train was frightening. That thing was rickety as hell, and turned corners pretty damn fast to be a "kids" ride. And, no seatbelts. Score. Not to worry, husband had a good hold on little guy, while I sat behind with my purse, the camera bag, and the diaper bag. Remember the days when we traveled light, pre-children? We spent about two hours at the park, and then went to Fresh Market to get some fun stuff for dinner. We made it home about 7 PM (little guy's usual bedtime), so it was a quick dinner and off to bed for him. Husband and I enjoyed a nice dinner and wine, and finally watched 27 Dresses that he had rented for me about 2 weeks ago. I love, love, LOVED that movie!! So cute and funny. The Bennie and the Jets scene was classic.Sunday was pretty good too. Woke up late, about 9 AM, and watched CBS Sunday Morning while eating a homemade sausage/egg/cheese on an english muffin. Husband is an excellent cook. And I love CBS Sunday Morning, it reminds me of my dad. When I stayed with him on weekends growing up, we watched it every Sunday. After breakfast, I cleaned up the kitchen while the guys went upstairs for internet time and reading some books. I joined them to put away laundry, but amazingly still had more to wash. Does it multiply? It must.
The remainder of Sunday was consumed with lunch, more laundry, nap (for little guy), and baths all around. Daddy and little man put on their matching skateboard shop t-shirts. We went to a cookout in the late afternoon at some friends house, and a bunch of our other pals were there too, so it was lots of fun. They have a great yard, there were other kids to play with, and there was good food too. We stayed till little man cracked, then it was home and off to bed, with mom shortly behind him. Daddy stayed at the cookout to go out with friends afterwards... must be nice, right? :)
I was SO looking forward to a productive Monday off. I love long weekends. I had shopping to do, and some organizing to do at home. We slept so late (9:30 AM!) and had already planned to go out to breakfast. Unfortunately, a short while after I woke up, I started to feel so sick and nauseated. I thought maybe I needed to eat, but that didn't help much. We purposely chose a restaurant near the mall to eat breakfast because I wanted to use some Yankee Candle coupons and browse around. I love me some Yankee Candle. Anyway, we're at the mall after breakfast not 10 minutes, and I told husband I had to go home. You know any woman is sick when they have to leave the mall voluntarily after being there only 10 minutes. The rest of the day for me was spent on the couch, trying my best not to vomit while keeping my son entertained. How much does it suck to be sick and try to take care of a toddler? I ask you. I missed a family cookout, husband took baby without me. It was actually kind of nice to have the quiet and take a late afternoon nap, which I desperately needed. They got home about 7:30 PM, and after putting little guy to bed, we watched The Flock with Richard Gere. It was decent, albeit disturbing.
So, that was our long Memorial Day weekend. Like I said, most of it was great, but I could have done without the nausea and sharp stomach pains on Monday. And no, I'm not pregnant, much to my mother's dismay. Hope everyone had a great weekend!
