aaah, January!

It's already mid- January - where have all my posts gone? Oh, I know -- I haven't done any. The last two weeks have flown by...talking with Lee about her newest addition of 4 nieces and nephews to her household -- trying to keep my job from taking over my life -- trying to be a good mother to my dogs (who have been so neglected lately!) and trying to make time for fun!

Speaking of fun -- Myan and I went to Chuckie Cheese last night to celebrate Mom's birthday,

And, in doing so - since Auntie Lee is busy and can't come up on Tuesday's right now I decided that I would keep a fun Tuesday tradition going and take her to Chuckie Cheese every Tuesday night. They do have an awesome salad bar. :) (and, no, i'm not joking)

Myan learned air hockey -- and I have to say that I'm impressed with her mad skills....After $25 bucks for a salad, one drink an individual size pizza (which is = to about 1 full piece!) . . . and games -- with her tickets -- she got a sucker and some paste on ear-rings. Lovely. Next time, no pizza. The time after that? No drink. :)

But - just taking her out for the night -- letting her see and interact with other kids -- it's worth it!

Julia was at the house when we got home -- she came over to spend the evening with me and just to talk about Mom -- we shared some great laughs and some tears -- very sweet of her to come hang out with her old auntie on such an emotional day....Love that kid