My first playdate hosting was a success!  There were 5 mommies and 6 little ones.  Every toy was scattered throughout the house, a Santa had his head ripped off, and I have a feeling I will be finding Cheerios for months but it was such a great time and I'm thankful to be meeting some nearby families.

Dinner tonight.....not a success at all.  I attempted a salmon recipe with sides of broccoli slaw and brown rice.  It looked beautiful but tasted, well, healthy and fishy.  Oh well, at least I tried I guess. 

Elyse and I were at Publix this afternoon and this sweet looking elderly man was waving and smiling at Elyse from a nearby bench.  I have such a soft spot for older people and I loved watching them interact without saying a word.  Then the man spoke up and I was sure I was about to hear words of wisdom or compliments on my beautiful child who had actually obeyed me without hesitation in front of the gentleman.  Still grinning at Elyse he sternly said, "Your daughter has her finger up her nose, you need to teach her not to do that."  Seriously!  I could hardly believe my ears.  I politely grinned back but thought loudly to myself how many battles I choose between everyday and how fingers up noses cannot be one of them right now.  I'm sure he meant well but I am a little pleased with myself for not getting worried about it or letting it ruffle my feathers.  I'm trying and I'm being as consistent as possible with these new battles of my now toddler and that's good enough for me right now even if it wasn't for him.  I like feeling like that.