Our balloon trip was cancelled AGAIN due to weather, and rescheduled again. It will happen, one of these days. The upside of the rainy chilly weather we've been having is all of the fun and cozy activities it has inspired. We have been visiting the library regularly, and the boys checked out some classic movies (Pinocchio and 101 Dalmations) along with some audio cds (At oZ mysteries) and books. We spent the afternoon baking chocolate chip and walnut cookies yesterday, and passed them out to everyone we came across.

I had knitting class this morning and eagerly left the boys with dad for some quiet time to myself. I have two main projects going right now; teeny tiny mittens for one niece, and a pretty pink hat for the other. After I got home the boys took advantage of a break in the rainy weather to spend time at the driving range. Mason and Ashton went through buckets of balls, and kept on putting after they returned home. Blake and I cuddled and nursed and nursed and cuddled on the couch while they were gone, and watched a movie that the other boys would not have appreciated.

After lots of fun with the boys we went out to dinner with some friends for an adult meal, which comes with uninterrupted adult conversation (free of charge!) in Ann Arbor. It is the first time Blake has had a babysitter for any length of time, and I was more than a little nervous. When we got home all three boys were sound asleep, and I am relieved and encouraged. The girls were completely enamored with Blake, he pulled out all the stops. He has become a big kisser and cuddler, and loves to show off his standing and walking tricks.

One week left with all my boys all day long!