Thursday's At Leaa's

Each Thursday I have a music lesson and it's also the day I relieve DD (dear dad) Jesse as he heads off to work and watch GD Alivia until DM (dear mom) Leaa gets home. Thursday's have also been the day I put together a small family meal. It's a fun day never knowing for sure just exactly who or how many of the family will be coming by for a bite to eat or to share a glass of wine or just to have a chance to visit... I love Thursdays and it helps to have a SIL and DD like Jesse and Leaa to tolerate our weekly bashes in their home :)

Yesterday we kicked things off with fresh salsa, guacamole and corn chips. For the main meal we served my Cheesy Shepard's Pie Casserole along with a fresh mixed green salad. Simple but tasty. Oh, and I almost forgot. Jesse provided the beer and fresh tap water :) while Poppy and Nana popped the cork on a bottle of red wine.
Did I mention that we love Thursday's at Leaa's?!?!!! :)

Alyzabeth An is sleeping much better during the nights. Mom still has to get up more than a few times to comfort her but we are no longer experiencing the mini-meltdowns. With a little lovin', baby girl falls back to sleep. As you might expect and as we all hoped and prayed for, AA is slowly opening like petals on the beautiful flower she is. The family is so gentle and shows such great patience with her. We can hardly wait until she opens her arms to them and they can pick her up and snuggle her close. We keep reminding ourselves that she's only been "home" less than a week and that in time this too shall happen...

The video is a short blip of baby girl playing. I could kick myself for not taking more video of the family and friends gathered. Especially more video of Livi and AA together.
Oh well, there's always next Thursday! :)
peace
fm