Has it really been two weeks since my last update?? So many good things to say but it is 8:30 pm and with laundry still going and two girls needing to get put to bed, I've got to call it quits for today. We had a lovely Patriots Day at Casa Reilly, it was a perfect outing for us and all the kids got along so well. I only wish I could see them more often. Buenos noches!

A random Monday morning before preschool and dayare, shortly before drop-off. Okay, so it's just an excuse to try embedding a video on the blog. Sigh, how can it be after 4:30 already?? I wish I had made mac & cheese earlier today; I'm not sure I feel like starting that now. Shopping and lunch was definitely the highlight of the day. I guess it's a good day off when you wish it wasn't over yet, kind of like vacation or holidays. Of course, what have I been doing the past two hours? Just sitting on the computer looking at pictures of the girls. Did I mention that the baby started growling this weekend? It's absolutely hysterical! I'm desparately trying to get a good clip of that but haven't grabbed it yet. So here's a peek at our morning today:

It's either post some recent pics to the blog or empty the dishwasher and mull over "what's for dinner tonight" ... so here are a couple of pics from last week. I had to get a picture of Ella-Bella-Maddie-Pants aka "Ya-Ya" in her little bucket hat.

And another one, uncropped, but still adorable. She just loves her big sister, even when she's jumping in front of the camera like a monkey.

I shouldn't have....but I did. Took the day off and miserable head cold be damned, went to Panera for vegetable soup, bread, and hot tea with the mister. Talks of buying the house are in the air and maybe we'll find a way to pull it off this year and cash in on that tax credit. We also mentioned vacation plans and then, the mister actually followed me shopping (gasp) at the mall (double gasp). I really try not to buy things at the mall, but I just don't have time for a run to the outlets these days. I scored Easter goodies at Target, not a lot of candy since I'm sure she'll end up with extra treats from preschool and relatives, but a few things to fill a basket and make it fun. Then I dragged the mister through a few kiddie stores and pulled a some cute tops, daisy jeans, socks and even a dress and tights from the Gymboree sales racks. Finally, I did a last minute rush through a mommy clothing store and left with three work-appropriate-yet-casual shirts, in patterns even. I don't think I wear many patterns, so I hope these aren't too frightening on me. Back at the house, it's a cold, rainy afternoon and I have another hot tea to sip while I call my bro to wish him a happy birthday.