Day One Hundred and Seventy Seven: WORK!

So I cried all morning heading back to work, but knowing he is safe with Chelsey is a RELIEF! It also helps that I have great coworkers that welcome me back with sweet messages like this:

Day One Hundred and Seventy Six: BFF's

So Sunday was my last day as a "stay at home mom". I started back to work part time on Monday. Jude is staying with Chelsey and London while I work in the mornings. Here are some plates I got them to celebrate their friendship!

Day One Hundred and Seventy Five: Out and About

Saturday we ran a ton of errands, including hitting up the Baby Gap where my friend had a 50% storewide coupon! We got Jude some darling sleepers! (We already have almost everything in the store thanks to my crazy friends!) Then we hit Bobbi Brown, Babies R Us, Michaels, a local baby store, and home. Later in the day we met some friends at the park and I took some pictures of their family for fun, and some turned out really, really cute!

After a hard early evening in the heat and wind, little Mr. was ready for bed. We were actually surprised that he was considering he slept most of the day!

This morning, when I woke up, I found him like this:

(Before anyone freaks out, those are breathable bumpers)

It never fails, he is going to get one foot out! Ha! Cutie.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Four: O' Sole Mio

Friday night we  had dinner at Vito's with the Pueblas. It has the real old town Chicago feel, and the food ... and wine... was delicious. Ever since we went to Little Italy in NYC, my husband has been obsessed with Penne al a Vodka. He didn't see it on the menu, so he asked for it and they made it especially for him! Brat! :) Jude was looking very Italian gangster/Dean Martin-esque last night too. How fun!

Day One Hundred and Seventy Three: Thunder DOWN

Last night was a heart breaker... Our awesome Thunder lost to the Heat. :(
I even set the table in Thunder colors and had Thunder cupcakes and Thunder cookies; that didn't even do the trick. BUT, how sad can you be being the #2 team in the US? Not to shabby!

Day One Hundred and Seventy Two: Home Play Date

Wednesday, we stayed in our pajamas all day and Hilary and Mason came over to lounge with us. We just sat and talked and played while Mason watched Goonies. Mason is so sweet with little Jude, but I could tell he was pretty bored with his toys....

HA!

Day One Hundred and Seventy One: Dreaded Day

Well today was Jude's 2 month visit to the doctor, so you know what that means:

SHOTS!

I was prepared thanks to my friends, and gave him a little Tylenol before we went. First of all, the boy is huge. Not huge fat, just big. He is in the 95% of height and 75% weight. He is going to dominate. So the nurse comes in and tells me it will be fine and I explain that I am not one of those moms who will break down and cry... Get over it. Your kid needs shots. It is a part of life... I am just anxious. She laughed and told me she loves it when she sees that we are coming in because Z and I are her favorites. I love when we hear that. People tell us that all the time. The secret? He is my BEST friend and we have each other's backs 100%. Sidebar, yes, but in all of the relationships I have been in this one is different because we are such good friends. So, secret to success people... Consider this my free advice.... :) Anyway, She shoots him in one leg, and then in the other. I see him tense up, straighten out, and turn red from holding in his cry. He lets out a big wail and then she hands him to me and he looks at me like, "Hey mom! That wasn't too bad!" SERIOUSLY??? I was prepared for World War Three and he cries worse when he is hungry! My Jude, a little champion. God, I love this kid.