Thank you...

To Lena, for another wonderful mini-playdate. Patrick loves all your art supplies! And I love getting to both see you AND talk with you.

To Kevin, for buying me an ice cream cone an not making me us my allowance. That breakfast sandwich this morning? That was from my allowance I promise.

To Patrick, for saying "I love you" prompted by Daddy. You are getting to be such a good talker!

To Fiona, for being perfect. And for sleeping. Like now.

To Tacoma Opera, for a wonderful season this year.

To Starbucks, for the employee discount. 30% baby!

To Cindy, for the three new nursing shirts I wouldn't have bought for myself.

To Alicia, for being sympathetic and kind.

To Raissa and Joel, for inviting me to stay for pizza on a solo mommy night.

To Mom, for all past and future babysitting...hint hint.

To my in-laws, who are retiring and therefore able to babysit during opera season...hint hint.

To the Manic Mommies, my new favorite podcast!