Because My Mom Yelled At Me!

I have very remiss in my posting and apparently, that has upset my mother. I got a text from her this morning that said, "Are you ever going to post again?" Oops. I'm grounded and may just get my mouth washed out. And I had so much to share!

So here are some highlights from my {extended} stay in Columbus (stayed an extra day):

• The zoo. We had such a great time! The weather was a bit cool and cloudy but that was okay. (I think the cool weather keeps some of the animals out and happy - i.e. the polar bears, which by the way were out and there were three of them this time around. I'd not seen more than two there before). The cheetah run was so cool. I was amazed that the zoo handlers were in the enclosure with them. Unfortunately I had a video that I THOUGHT I'd uploaded onto my drive but alas, I didn't and I've since deleted it from my phone (I'm such an asshole).
• Speaking of the cheetahs - they have a second enclosure which is shared with a yellow lab buddy. It is crazy and amazing that such a possible fierce animal (the cheetah, duh) can have such a playful and loving relationship with a domestic animal. So cute. 
• Eva and I read a TON of books together and best of all, she chose to snuggle with me the other night before going to sleep. She told me, "First we'll talk about a safari I went on and then I'll go to sleep." Of course her safari was never-ending and I had to finally tell her that Muwee's a loser and about to start sawing logs so, night night. 
• Eva and I did a lot of swimming together yesterday. She's a great kicker and nearly there in terms of her swimming. She wore me OUT! 
• Finally got some quality color on this pale skin of mine. I don't think I've gone this far into warm weather without a bit of color! Embarrassing really!
• Last night, Eva was in rare form. We put her to get after nine but she was wound up (not sure why). She sounded DRUNK talking in her bed and singing. Apparently Maggie had to go into her room at 12:30 and tell her to QUIT TALKING AND GO TO SLEEP! Of course she was up before nine this morning but in a great mood. 

I'm sorry to have to leave today but I'll be seeing at least Maggie and Eva (hopefully Charlie as well) in just about a week!

My plans today: I'll head for the shower here in a minute and leave, around 10:00. I want to stop at the outlets on my way home...see if they have anything for me to wear (night out Saturday for a neighbors birthday). I'll make a delicious and deserved dinner for Jimmy tonight and put him to bed early so I can go hang with my next door neighbor for some wine time. Other than that...nothing.

Okay well, I'd best mosey. Happy Friday! Later!