Baby Solara celebrated her “1/2 birthday” today and Elizabeth and Mick threw a little shindig at their house in West Seattle.  After some grub, we all loaded up and went to Alki beach and it was lovely. I was happy I felt better today and looked forward to hanging with the Munssons and friends. You have to mentally prepare for an afternoon like that with the kiddies and just let whatever is going to happen happen. Oh and it helps to be FULLY prepared with all sorts of distractions, spare clothes and food. I was delighted when E mentioned that her parents were bringing a BIG umbrella for some much needed shade. Sweet E.

The cupcakes were the hit of the afternoon for my two pink faced cherubs and they happily ate two each. E, Rebecca and I walked across the street for some much needed coffee beverages and I’m telling you, I couldn’t have been happier sitting in the shade on the beach with a coffee, a cupcake and good peeps. Nice. I, of course, did some major ass kissing later because Peter stood watch over the kids in the blazing sun as they buried and reburied each other for and hour or more. I brought him an iced coffee but mostly tried to stay out of the sun. I didn’t want to screw up the rest of the weekend as we have a big picnic for my mother’s group tomorrow and then a date tomorrow evening SANS children.

When I got the kids to bed, I hopped online to peruse houses for sale in West Seattle. It happens every time we’re over there. Sigh…Someday…

I’ll start Arava next week when my prescription arrives. I’m not looking forward to it but trying to be optimistic. What’s the worst that can happen?

Must watch crap TV and eat popcorn…

If you have a dog named Todd, Judy, Bijou or Honey than today is your lucky day. XOXO to you MFs.