The real meaning of MPH- The Original

This will crack you up!

Happy Memorial Day!

Lauren and I baked cookies for our next door neighbors and brought them over on cute plates with a note containing our contact info. There is an 90+ year old widower next door who uses a walker and we dont see out much (at all) who I thought needed our phone numbers and I asked him to share them with his family if that would make them feel more comfortable. Also, the chatty neighbor on the other side- feels like your next-door neighbors should know how to get in touch with you, right? Anyway, both neighbors had us in as their guests (totally unexpectedly) and it was a really fun day getting to know new people and see their homes. More "firsts" living in the 'burbs!

Playdate

Today Lauren had her first playdate. I got a call at 8am from a new neighbor of ours wondering if Lauren wanted to come over for a playdate this afternoon. Of course she did- it was at her new friend Mallory's house and she was wanting to see her. Then the worrying began- I dont really know the playdate ettiquite. Am I supposed to drop her off or stay with her while she is there? I phoned a few friends- all seemed as unsure as I was. Turns out I am the one adventuring into suburbia and I need to gather the info for our group of urban mommies. OK- so here is the skinny, I was supposed to just leave her. I found this out when Mallory the 3 year old asked her mom "why is Lauren's mommy still here?". That was my cue to ask Mallory's mommy what she expected, and she sent me away! Whew! Well I got that figured out (sort-of), now I am not sure on the ettiquite on when I return the favor? Any tips- how soon should I return the invite? When I picked L back up, I asked the mommy when I could return the favor and she was vague "whenever" so I am not sure what to do. I got laundry done, dinner organized and the kitchen cleaned up (glamorous use of time, I know) all while Lauren happily played at a neighbor's house. So, this is what its like in the 'burbs? Nice!

Power Pink

I promised Lauren that I would paint her new room pink, so tada! Here it is. I let her pick out the paint chip- not sure I will take that strategy again. When she first saw it she said "wow! It's so colorful! I love it! Why isn't the ceiling pink? Can you paint the ceiling too?"

Pink sand

Ok, so I found this pink sand at WalMart and thought it would be awesome. Well, Lauren loves it, but man! does it make a mess!

Rockies game

Big girl bed

Lauren has a new full sized "princess" bed and pretty bedding- so sweet! I haven't gotten her room painted pink yet, but she is loving it!

IKEA

Turns out it is even MORE fun when dad comes along!

Moving day

House sold- check!
Closed on new house-check!
Granny Nanny on duty-check! (she is getting Oreos for breakfast - but is loving every minute and not feeling the stress of the move)
New carpet cleaned-check!
Boxes packed -check!
New neighbors came over with their family (incl CPR certified babysitting 15 yr old) and all their cellphone numbers to welcome us- truly priceless!