Otto had a birthday party today (a lunch party at that place with the creepy mouse), and I had a work meeting at 11am. On a Sunday. And yes, I went, because it was important and sometimes you just have to be there when you're working with volunteers.
But at least it was at a park, so I took Bel with me.
She played while I met (she was SUPER), then we played together for awhile, and then we headed back into town.
I swung by REI to reserve a tent for camping in September (with Amanda & Co. - hooray!). Bel spotted the shoe display and shouted "Look mom! Shoes!" And because I'd promised we'd look for some new shoes for her, we went to check out the selection (pink Tevas on clearance? Score!).
Then we had lunch at Noodles, per Bel's demand request. I had penne something or 'nother, and Bel asked if I was going to come back tomorrow and have mac and cheese. Because really, that's the best possible thing you could ever eat, and if you don't eat it today you have to make time for it tomorrow. (She is SO ME sometimes.)
We came home and I took a nap. I worked yesterday, too, so I haven't done any laundry or cleaned any bathrooms. Tomorrow night is Board meeting, which means a long and stressful day. Work has been extra busy lately. There is a bit of light at the end of the tunnel, in September, after some events are done and planning for fall is completed. Until then, don't talk to me unless you're armed with chocolate and a box of Kleenex.
I am so taking some time off around my birthday, and thinking seriously about booking a spa day. I've never done that before, but if there was ever a perfect time to do it, my birthday weekend (which immediately follows the end of hell month) is it.
