Out and about

Elise has been out and about on the town. Now that warmer weather has arrived (72 degrees yesterday!), Jeff and I have started venturing out with Elise to the grocery store and out to eat. Elise is in love with all the new experiences. Our first dinner out was to Smokey Bones for BBQ with our friends George, Julie, their son (age 3) and twin girls (age 15 mos). We figured that a noisy restaurant would be perfect in case Elise had a meltdown but overall she behaved fabulously! Afterall, evenings are notorious for crying and screaming as we unwind from our day. I think Elise is just glad to be sprung from the house and ride in the car.

Yesterday we ran several errands and had dinner over at the Hebekas house. We wore Elise out enough that she slept through the night! After eating at 8:30, we put her to bed and she didn't wake up until 4:30! Unbelievable!!!!!! When I realized the clock read 4:30- I flew out of bed to check on Elise only to find her wide awake, looking around, and smiling. She must have known how wonderful a full night's rest can be- and how happy a rested mother is! Unfortunately, today is going to be rainy and 53 so we won't be getting too much fresh air. It doesn't matter because I slept an entire week's worth just during last night. I am good to go!