Memorial Day Weekend.

I love a long weekend. An extra day with Sean at home means more time to enjoy my family, and enjoy we did! Friday evening, Sean and I had our own little birthday celebration with Gracie. A big party is always lots of fun, but it was nice to take time to recognize just how much her birthday means to us with her, and on the actual day she was born.







A little rest and relaxation made its way into the weekend, along with yardwork and a few errands. There was a nice balance of things we needed to do vs. things we wanted to do, so we can say we had fun while also being productive.  My dad and stepmom picked Gracie up on Sunday evening and took her out for ice cream, then we joined friends for a Memorial Day cookout on Monday. I don't know that the weekend would have been complete without a cookout! I think I'm still stuffed from all the delicious food!

Gracie and I also played with her "Baby Brother" doll. Sean's mom bought her this anatomically correct baby boy doll for her birthday. This has led to a few interesting conversations.  I think I've done a pretty good job making it clear to her that boys are just different from girls. This is also a really great doll for explaining some of the important topics we'll be facing head on in just weeks. Gracie fed the little guy, and then in true baby brother style, he leaked right out of his diaper onto both of us. He also makes lots of different baby sounds, which Gracie finds amusing. I think she's going to be a fantastic big sister.

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