Playdate

Hello, hello. I just got home from book club. Brian’s playing Wii and Jack’s asleep already… I’m kind of sad that I didn’t get to say good night to the little guy.

Today flew by. Jack was a champ and slept from 9:30 last night to 7 this morning, then ate and went BACK to sleep until 8:30. After a little playtime in mama & daddy’s bed (he is SO HAPPY in the mornings), we watched the Today show and I munched on peanut butter and blueberry jelly on that awesome Amish bread.

Put Jack down for his nap and did my Shred for the day. Level 2 is definitely getting easier. I can actually manage a walking push-up now, but the shoulder presses still kick my butt. We got a big thunderstorm during Jack’s nap- which didn’t bother him at all but freaked Chloe out. Every time it thunders she goes batshit crazy. Oh- and have I mentioned that she refuses to potty outside if the ground is wet? And that she poops on the porch instead? Yeah.

My mom called and asked if we wanted to meet her for lunch at Souper Salad. Yes and yes. My salad and dessert. Sprinkles!

Jack started fussing during the meal so we just handed him back and forth and took turns eating. I’ve gotten really good at doing things right-handed.

In honor of St. Patty’s Day, I decided to make a batch of Chocolate Mint Whoopie Pies for book club.

They tasted like giant, squishy thin mints.

The “pie” recipe came from the New York Times. It’s one of the only versions I could find that didn’t involve shortening. I hate using shortening in baked goods- it leaves that gross coating in your mouth. Yucky.

And the filling was my usual mint buttercream (recipe here). I should have halved the recipe though- I ended up eating trashing a bunch afterward.

Book club was fun, though Julie was the only one who actually READ the book (The Wednesday Sisters). I just couldn’t get into it.

I can’t believe I forgot to post photos- but Jack had his first playdate last Friday!!

That’s my friend Jacqueline’s daughter, Ella. She’s just over 5 months… Jack loves the older ladies. Aren’t they precious? And look how they’re holding hands! Totally spontaneous and not forced upon them at all. Ella was adorable and kept rolling over to chat with Jack. He just laid there like a lump, totally oblivious to the other baby. It’s amazing the difference that 2 months makes.

Alright- off to bed. Night!