5 on Friday

1. Last Friday was our 5 year anniversary.   We lined it up so Ellie and Neve would go to my sister's house, while Nick and I enjoyed a dinner without children at Latin King.  Nick had flowers that matched my bridal bouquet sent to work for me to enjoy.   It was the annual Mommy and Muffin's at day-care that morning.   Then Neve got sick Wednesday afternoon.... she was still sick Thursday.... and Friday!  Nick had work meetings he couldn't miss Friday morning.  Which meant a frantic call to my mom at 7:20AM to see if she could come down and watch Neve for an hour while I went to Mommy and Muffin's with Ellie (Ellie was already really sad she was not going to get to go to Mike and Megan's).   My mom dropped everything and was at our house a little before 9AM.  Thanks, Mom!    Nick brought the flowers home with him over the lunch hour, so I could start enjoying them.  And we ordered take-out from The Cheesecake Factory in lieu of a dinner out.  It may not have been what we planned, but it was still amazing.

2. Saturday we were able to help a dear friend celebrate graduation with his Masters.   We were super proud of him and all the work he has put in over the past couple of years.  Nick is also excited to have a buddy to play video games with at night (since he won't be studying anymore). 

3. I had an amazing Mother's Day.    I was able to sleep in, and awoke to a very excited Ellie showing me the Mother's Day card she had made me.   I got some studying in, organized the pantry, went on a family bike ride to the ice cream shop and enjoyed watching the season finale of Revenge.  I am so lucky.

4. Not sure where she came up with it, but Ellie thinks that if the trees are moving/blowing in the wind it is cold outside.  If they are not, then it is warm and she can wear shorts.   It is hard to explain to her that just because it is not windy does not mean that it is not cold out. 

5. Ellie had her 6-month visit to the dentist this week.  She didn't want the dentist to wear a mask (I am thinking she got it from Finding Nemo?).   Lucky for her, Dr. Matt does not wear a mask.   She did awesome as usual and gets to start flossing on top of brushing now!  She is excited.