Day 304/365 (May 17, 2015)

Got up super early and bought new flip flops then grabbed the car and went out to New Rochelle for Clare's surprise golden birthday party. I helped Paula and Winnie set up and I won't lie my favorite part was not setting up all the candy that I sampled too much of, it was sprinkling glitter all over the tables! (I should note on the way i hit some minor traffic and if i had left even 60 seconds earlier i would have avoided it because i could see what was causing the traffic... man oh man!)

Her party was a great success! They served delicious virgin mimosas (since it was brunch) and then we had warm yummy pastries, fruit, fluffy pancakes, and her birthday cake... and you know more candy! There was Clare themed trivia and just a lovely time. Finally I headed off to target quickly then back home.

I decided last minute to go help get support for Jake in the Broadway Hunger Games so I made a glitter sign, used my hair drier to speed the process (which totally worked) and headed out to drum up some support. I got more people than I thought I would, so I was pleased by that! He even made a video of me to post.... it was funny because he was trying to tell me what to do and I was like oh you have no idea how crazy i can get! Then i went off to Food Emporium to pick up the last few things I needed that o forgot to get at Target.

On my way back i ran into the annoying food cart guy by my office that i try to avoid. he flagged me down, turns out he lives ACROSS THE STREET FROM ME what are the odds? oof!

Made the yummy broccoli and tofu stir-fry again! After dinner i used iMovie n my phone for the first time to successfully make and post the video!

Day 214/365 (February 16, 2015)

I spent the morning on a crepe bender... i ate so many wonderful ones! My favorite was the fluffernutter. I also went to the Laurie Beechman Theatre for the first time in forever to se Broadway Sings for Canines for Kids. It was a cute event and I went because Ravi was in it... he was wonderful and Emily McNamara hosted it... It was nice/weird seeing her at a regular hour! Matthew James Thomas was also there with his adorable dog. He and this girl sang Love Song from Pippin and all I Could think was "you are not KDM" and I have heard 3 others sing it besides him and I didn't have an issue so interesting, Then I headed out to New Rochelle to stay with the cousins for the night because there was a need last minute. I got there and Clare was watching Castle. Then Winnie and Dennis joined... it was funny listening to their remarks like "don't do that you're going to get in trouble and hinder the investigation!" Penny was also super happy to see me and kept putting her paws on my shoulder to stare into my eyes.

Day 175/365 (January 8, 2015)

Got the kids off to school and did some work/Penny stuff. I also prepped the mac and cheese for dinner later. I did my usual white cheddar and monterey jack, but also added some fresh grated parmesan cheese! I also put some panic bread crumbs on top at CLare's request. Dennis came home usual time, but then I ended up waiting for Clare forever at school. Eventually I went to pick up Winnie, Paula, and Ted. They came home and were very happy to have the chocolate chip cookies and dinner. Let me tell you this turned out to be the best mac and cheese i have ever made. I ate two servings of it and Clare paced the leftovers for lunch the next day. I was sad though because Penny didn't sleep with me.

Day 173/365 (January 6, 2015)

Another Clare to school very early day. Penny helped me wrk, made dinner for them, Dennis had basketball practice (fun school bulletin board made with all student handprints) and other usual day stuff.

Day 172/365 (January 5, 2015)

Got up so early to get Clare off to school, then Dennis. I had some quality Penny time and went grocery shopping to get supplies for the week. Then I did after school pickup (Dennis was like you must have been here early you got a great spot!) I also baked cookies during the day to mail to KDM since I was hired to. I made everyone dinner and also went to the post office. Paula and Ted FaceTimed us and said I had it all under control... Clare asked me to help her with an essay and Sasha ended up helping us both to save Clare's grade!

Day 171/365 (January 4, 2015)

I got basically 3 hours of sleep before getting up to rush Pippin closing. I got there at 5:40 am and I was 4th in line! It was so cold and I fell asleep. When I woke up i realized it had been raining on me for a while. I ended up freezing by the end, Jo Ann came to visit and I ran into some people I met previous times rushing (otter, jenna, and aaron) which was nice to have people to chat with. I somehow got very lucky and got the only font row rush seat they had! Then I went home to nap/freshen up and went back to see Pippin Closing. I ended up with that sparkly producer guy and he was in full on sparkle. The show was great lots of extra cheers and i took video of curtain call (with reckless abandon) because why not. I especially loved when Mike S. saw and played to the camera.  Charlotte held my face during the end when she was saying I was extraordinary and beautiful and gave it a little squeeze, they made speeches. I cried a little during the beginning and the end. It was especially sad seeing the actor playing Theo cry and Nicholas Jelmoni. Waited at SD as long as I could and took a couple pictures then I ran home, stuffed my face and ran to the subway with all my stiff and just barely made it on the train out to New Rochelle to pick up Dennis, Clare, and Penny. Carly and Adam were very sweet.

Penny was very happy to see me, then we went back to their house and settled in!

Day 133/365 (November 27, 2014)

Happy Thanksgiving! I ate some of my cranberry bread for breakfast... so good! I saw one balloon from the Macy's parade float by as I made my way to the shuttle to head out to New Rochelle.

Thanksgiving was pretty quiet but good. Delicious food that I way overate and I saw Clare making macarons. They were pretty tasty! FOOD COMA and Uncle Dennis helped me with my resume

Day 53/365 (September 8, 2014)

The major theme of the day was baby (Cunneely) watch. Today was a busy one.... besides keeping an eye on my phone to see if little Cunneely had been born my day was so full!

I got up by 6:15 to make sure the girls were getting ready. I also took Penny outside to go potty, and made Dennis' lunch. I took Clare to school since she had to be there earlier than usual, came back and got Winnie and Dennis off to school. Then I took Penny for a walk, ot ready for the day, and worked for several hours before heading out to run errands. I hit up Trader Joe's, Target and Staples. Let me tell you the Target back to school section was a scary wasteland that should have had tumbleweed rolling through because it was so picked clean, an Staples was a disorganized scary mess. Luckily I found the notebook Clare wanted/needed. Then it was back to the house to play with Penny a bit before Dennis was dropped off and we headed out to get Clare.

When we came home I helped Dennis with his homework and then eventually started to prep dinner. I made a meatball sub bubble up, which was trader joe's biscuits cut into 1/8 pieces and mixed with marinara sauce, topped with frozen meatballs and fresh shredded mozzarella cheese. once I got it in the oven I headed off to pick Winnie up at school after her Field Hockey practice was over. Her practice ran late and then we had to go back to school after leaving because she had forgotten her backpack. When we got home dinner was ready and it was nice catching up on each others' day and then the girls had to finish their homework. Eventually it was time for Dennis to get to bed, then finally the girls. You know it is nice to know I am still capable of playing the role of "soccer mom" if I need to, and I enjoy it at times, but really I am grateful that I do not have to do this full time... it is so difficult and Paula does this on a daily basis, like so many other moms... strong work!

ps as of bedtime there was no news of Baby Cunneely making his appearance in the world... This child really knows how to get attention before he is even born, well played little one, well played!

I should also note I have been eating terribly this whole weekend and only feel mildly bad about it. Tonight, after several nights, and minor help from the cousins, i polished off the Trader Joe's Speculoos and Cookie Butter ice cream, that was quite tasty, ut not as tasty as I had been envisioning, which didn't stop me!

Day 52/365 (September 7, 2014)

We had a quiet morning in and whatnot before I went out and got Winnie and Dennis breakfast sandwiches, then we headed off to Church. They ended up being asked to serve mass and did so very nicely... however this meant I was all by myself and I really am not a fan of church in the slightest so not only did I end up at church but I was all alone. After it was over we went to th grocery store to get some stuff for lunches for the week as well as stuff for dinner for Monday and Tuesday. Then it was back home to work on homework.

Clare finally got back from her retreat and it was nice to see her. We got Mexican for dinner which was super yummy! The poor girls had so much homework they ended up staying up far too late to finish. They only had school one day last week... I was horrified by the amount of homework they had!

It should be noted that when I am in New Rochelle if I am sitting down, Penny is all over me to cuddle and frankly I LOVE it!

I also was so excited to mail out my Netflix! I love checking mail and sending mail, but because in the city I have to find a mail box I always forget, so it was nice to be able to put something in a mailbox and stick the flag up!