1. Since we opted not to drive 300miles in the snowstorm to get home, I’m glad we neither of us had anything pressing that needed to get done today. It’s boring sitting around and trying to entertain the baby in the basement, but it’s far from dire.

2. On that note, I got to sleep at eight-thirty last night, which came in handy when the baby woke up at four. It might have been during non-traditional hours, but I did get a full night’s sleep.

3. IKEA shopping trip was fun. Boring housewares, but couldn’t resist baby toys. An easel, pots & pans & the most adorable fake food. Sweet little plush mushrooms and tomatoes and grapes. Hen’s been cooking up a storm!

4. My mother-in-law lent us a mini fridge she’s not using. SO nice not having to keep an ice chest full of I’ve so the milk and yogurt won’t go sour. Feels like we’re living in the lap of luxury down here!

5. It’s been a blast taking Hen out for walks. Well, not this morning, because it was snowing hard, and he really dislikes snow. But he loves buses and street sweepers and garbage trucks and taxis and fire engines and yesterday was one of those days where it seemed like we couldn’t go outside without seeing all of those at once. The wee one was in heaven, and I had a lovely time just watching him point-point-POINT!!!! at every single one of ‘em.