Accalia and Cole have just woken up from late and long naps - much needed for them after this weekend. I really should have taken advantage and napped myself, but I watched "The Hours", something I was planning to do when Cory is gone later this week. Ah well. Leaves me time to do other things if I happen to get a rare period of quiet when Cory is at his quarterly mental health meeting.

Cory's parents camped at the lake this weekend, and my mom stayed with us. We had a small birthday party for Cole at a local orchard. There were a few things about the party that Cory and I weren't too thrilled about, but I guess you take what you can get when it's your only orchard around. Not a big deal really. Cole was probably ready for a nap even before the party began at 2, but he was brave and seemed to mostly enjoy seeing the goats, going through a hay maze and going on a wagon ride to pick a pumpkin. He didn't eat any of the cake or ice cream but was fairly enthusiastic about smashing a piece of cake all over the ground.

Yesterday I also attended my first LLL meeting. Another area Leader led this first one, but eventually I'll be leading meetings. It's been a couple years since I've even attended a meeting, so it's nice to be more of a participant than facilitator at the start. Beside myself, the other Leader and a retired Leader, there were three moms. All were enthusiastic, so it made for some great conversation. They all also attend local MOPS meetings and invited me to attend. I'm not sure if I will or not because frankly that sort of thing really doesn't appeal to me, but it's nice to have that option there. I know it's a nice way for moms to get together, meet each other and listen to inspirational messages, but it's just always seemed more like a forced playgroup in a way. I'm sure my perception is way off, so feel free to correct me :)

This coming week isn't terribly full. Tomorrow we'll head to the library and sign up for storytime. Tuesday I have a haircut. Cory will be gone in Pierre Thursday and Friday. Friday I'm getting together in Vermillion with a bunch of un/homeschoolers I've met online. Saturday we're heading to Sioux Falls for their LLL group's World Walk for Breastfeeding. Okay, that actually is a full week for me. LOL!