Momma Needs A Break

Well, the title pretty much says it all, if only you could have heard the desperation in my voice. Ben had a long overnight in Baltimore this past weekend so Maggie Grace and I hopped on his plane and went with him. We had a great time and it sure did give me a break. If nothing else it was a nice change of scenery. As soon as we checked in, Ben changed and we headed for lunch, since all three of us were starving. We found a great little pub, the food was delicious. I got a crabcake sandwich and Ben got fish and chips. The only reason I mention this is because Maggie Grace loved our food. Before I slathered my crabcake in tartar sauce, I pulled out a couple of pieces of crab meat for her. She loved it, I couldn't hand it to her fast enough. After she had devoured her crab I knew we were in trouble, so we gave her a bit of Ben's cod. She woofed it down. I just hope her palate stays so adventurous. After lunch we headed down to the Inner Harbour where we people watched and looked at the ships that were docked. We also spent a considerable amount of time at the Barnes and Noble, not like this isn't something we can't do at home.

Next on our agenda, back to the room for a little siesta. Well, the only person that slept was Ben. After a failed attempt at getting Maggie Grace to take a nap she and I headed out to explore on our own (read, shop). Ben met up with us and we headed to Little Italy. Oh my goodness it smelled delectable, if only we weren't still stuffed from lunch. We just wanted a little bite, luckily we found a little bakery where we had a sampler platter of various goodies for dinner. I don't think we set the best dietary example for Maggie Grace that evening, but on the fun meter we should her how it's done. We walked around Little Italy a while and then headed back to the hotel for bed. Hopefully I've been energized enough to last me another week or two. All I have to do is hang on for two more weeks before we are off to Charlotte to see Death Cab For Cutie.

A Day In the Life

Today was an absolutely splendid day! We had our first music class this morning and Maggie Grace loved it. There were four other children in attendance which was the perfect number. Before the class even started Maggie Grace was handing out hugs and kisses. We were sitting in a circle and Maggie Grace crawled to the girl next to her, hugged her, and planted a big, wet, juicy kiss on her. She would clap and yell in excitement to the music. I can't wait for next week, I'll try to snap a photo.
The afternoon was just as exciting. Last night I purchased a little push toy so she could try walking. I know I said I wouldn't encourage it but, oh well. Well, this afternoon she stood up behind it and started pushing it around the house. The poor little thing was exhausted, each time she ran it into a wall or furniture she threw the biggest fit. I tried to get a couple of shots but she is fast!

Then this evening we had another great time after Maggie Grace's bath. We are going to visit Ben tomorrow in Baltimore and I wanted Maggie Grace to be all fresh and clean. So, into the bath she goes. She has a wonderful time but it's getting late so we bathe and out of the tub. I always rub her down with lotion after a bath but this evening something was off. As I was rubbing the lotion on I noticed her skin wasn't really absorbing it. I figured maybe her skin is really dry, which doesn't make since, but it's been a long day. I'm just ready to get her in bed and do the same myself. So, I had put the lotion on all of her body except her face which was next and her leg which I was working on when I realized it wasn't lotion it was DESITIN!!! UGH! I just died laughing, at that point it was either laugh or cry. She started laughing because I was laughing hysterically. Back into the tub we go!