A week in review (10/23-10/30) October 31, 2005
I though I would try to sit down each week and summarize the events/actitvities/highlights of the week. Probably a very boring entry to read, but I figured it is the best way to keep a summary of my life 
Sunday, October 23rd: We had breakfast with my dad at the Egg and I in Longmont. Nothing to exiting, just the normal conversation to catch up on our daily lifes. Afterwards we went to the pumpkin patch. We did not make it very far, it was somewhat of a meltdown situation. I was very stressed, Madeleine was fussy and I think I passed that on to the rest of the family. Then Mason wet his pants and so we picked our pumpkins and left. It was really a hard day. I felt as if I was removed from the activities as I sat in the car and nursed the baby. I was missing us being a family of three. I just need to remember things will get easier!
Monday, October 24th: Spent the morning running errands (emissions testing) and then met Cat/Audrey in Cherry Creek for a little shopping and lunch. Overall a fun day, it is so fun to shop for little girls clothes, as indicated by my pocket book!
Tuesday, October 25th: I attempted my first real outing with both kids and no other adults. We went to the zoo. Overall it was a good time. Mason was a little emotional and did not understand why I could not lift him up for all of the displays (because I had Madeleine). I truly don”t know how single parents do anything. We spent most of our time looking at the polar bears. They were busy playing and Mason enjoyed watching them.
Wednesday, October 26th: My mom came down from Greeley and spent the day with us. We tried to build a halloween haunted house (gingerbread), but it took too long for the frosting to dry, so we did not finish it. We walked to the light rail and went downtown to meet Morgan for lunch. Afterwards we decided to take the bus home, that did not work so well. We waited a long time and I was a little tired and grumpy! It was fun just hanging out with my m0m, I miss having them close. Morgan and Mason finished the haunted house after work.
Thursday, October 27th: We met Cat/Elliot/Audrey at the Childrens Museum for Trick or Treat Street. Before going to the museum we took Morgan to work and then I tried to find somewhere to kill some time. I drove around for a long time without much success, then I found a dollar store. Well it was not going to be open for an hour, so we tried to leave and Mason had a complete meltdown. It was the first time I dragged a screaming, kicking three year old along with the car seat/baby. Then Mason’’s pullup leaked. I was on the verge of a meltdown and was not sure if I was up to a day at the museum. I found a Kmart, bought some pants for Mason and tried to pull myself together. I felt bad, I knew I was being too short with him, but I was so frustrated. I ended up calling Morgan because I really needed to talk to another adult! He cheered me up! I am lucky to have such a great friend in my husband. I think that was hitting bottom as a first time mom of two kids. After the museum, at lunch Cat experienced a similar meltdown and it did make me feel better. Overall the museum was fun. Mason enjoyed getting candy.
Friday, October 28th: Nothing eventful that I can think of!
Saturday, October 29th: We carved pumpkins and went to boo at the zoo. Mason was not so interested in carving the pumpkins, he showed on and off interest. I think that he is just a little young for the activity. Morgan and I enjoyed the activity together. Boo at the Zoo was overall fun! Saturday night we went to a Halloween Party at Scott Balay’’s house. Mason spent the night at Grandmas. It was fun to be out with adults, but everyone just wanted to talk about the baby. Oh well - she is cute.
Sunday, October 30th: We went to Olivia’’s bday party at Pump it Up and spent the rest of the day at home. The weekend went very fast and I really did not want it to end. I miss being with the entire family during the week. We lit our pumpkins before bedtime and that was a fun activity for Mason.