This last Saturday was National Scrapbooking Day and I had asked if Derrick would want to take Riley boy up north so that I could scrap my heart out from 9-8:30 and not feel guilty for not being at home and he readily agreed! Riley let us sleep in until 8 on Saturday and I was very thankful since I had a long day ahead of me. He cried when I left and I could hear him saying "mommy, mommy, mommy" as I got in the car but I had ALOT of scrapping to catch up with and I knew he would be in good hands. Dawn my old boss and also my Creative Memories Consultant knows how to throw a good party! She provided breakfast, snacks, lunch and pizza for dinner and free gifts all for $40 and I even won a new album so I got more than my monies worth and I had a BLAST! I am so proud of myself for finishing one album and nearly finishing the next (Although I am only to month 4 of Riley's life!) The day flew by and I am now very motivated to finish Riley's books before he is 2. My big night alone included a movie "The Ugly Truth"-funny, predictable and romantic but a little crude, a bath and some reading. I have to say that I don't tell Derrick enough how very meaningful it is to me that he takes our son whenever I need to get something done and that I am so proud of him for getting himself and Riley out of the door in the mornings. I think this has created a very special bond between them and when I get up with Riley on Saturday's he is always looking for Daddy.
Looking at the baby pictures of Riley made me fall in love with him all over again and I can't believe how fast nearly 2 years has gone. He really looked like Derrick to start with but now he is pretty much a Mini-Me. Here's some pictures of me as a child. Derrick and I were stunned at how similar we are!
Yes, I looked like a boy with my mullet hair cut. I have no idea what my Mom was thinking?
Spitting image?!
Thank you Daddy and Riley for giving Mommy such a relaxing and fun filled weekend! I missed you but got so much work done!
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