weekend is almost upon us

I am soooo glad the weekend is almost here.....it's been a long week with things to do at night for work.....work functions/dinners, etc are fun to attend because it's good conversation, good food and usually means a glass or two of wine but that also means less time with Elle, I miss my little run, and you get less done around the house and feel behind.

I was so happy, though,  the babysitter worked wonderfully with Miss Elle tonight since Ted had something to attend as well. My manager/mentor/therapist (at times)  offered up her daughter to come over. I wasn't sure how Elle would do with a stranger but she had a great time...I left while she was eating dinner and came back before bedtime and she was running around smiling...they went for a walk, played with some of her toys and she said she was completely happy and commented on her huge personality. Always nice to here. 

This weekend is going to be "time to get stuff done around the house"....in prep for our upcoming guests in a few weekends and to work on outside a little bit... but never a dull weekend as we are hosting an 8 person dinner party on Saturday. Ted is cooking the main course- a shrimp pasta dish and the other couples will bring additional courses and a wine pairing to share. I am missing a few things like an "8th bowl"....and every time we host a dinner or Holiday gathering I like to get new napkins. I have a thing with napkins, place cards and hand soap. Three of my many obsessions. So shopping will be added to my to-do list....Looking forward to a night with friends at our house and hoping Miss Elle goes down okay after greeting our friends.....

Sunday Ted is participating in a charity run to support our friends organization and Elle and I will attend her little buddies 1st birthday party. It's been so nice watching Elle and our neighbors child grow up together over the last year. When you don't have family nearby, good people around you that are in the same stage as you in life makes the world of difference. 

I am hoping for good weather on Sunday too as I am craving a walk up to the market which started last weekend and buying a few things but mainly for my iced latte that this little stand makes....

I had terrible nightmares and strange dreams these last two night involving my brother. They make me so sad....and knowing he is out there, alone, without my parents too and really only my Sister to talk to is really hard to think of. I have no idea what I should be doing or what my parents would want. I hate that this is part of my life.....I need my Mom here to tell us what to do. 

Hopes for a sunny, fun weekend...