Hunkering Down

Well, we are hunkering down to wait out Hurricane Sandy. We are hoping it isnt as bad as they have been predicting, but right now-- it looks like it is going to be bad. I have to say-- having a child makes me more nervous for situations like this. I feel safe in our home, but the fact that there is a little child that is counting on you to protect them and keep them too safe is a big weight to bare. Always wanting to do right by Liam, I can only hope we are as prepared as we need to be. I am expecting that we will just be out of power for a few days. Hopefully it isnt too bad. We made out really well last year with Hurricane Irene and the October snowstorm-- we only lost power 1 day with both. Not bad and I am really hoping we make out as well this time.

I am going to maximize on this time trapped inside and use it to work on our potty training efforts with Liam. Using the potty really isnt the issue-- him telling us when he has to go is. I could tell him to use the potty all day long and he will go, but I need him to get to a point where he recognizes he needs to go and tells me. Hopefully focusing on it for the next couple days will make it click for him. I've got my stickers and M&M's ready.

I want to share about the fabulous day I had with my Mom and Sister last Friday. We made our second annual girls day trip to NYC. We went last year and had a great time. We never really have a huge agenda, we just like to go, walk around, eat some yummy food, have some yummy drinks and enjoy each others company. We had fabulous weather this year. It was around 65 degrees and just perfect for walking around. We window shopped at Bloomingdales, walked around Macy's, visited the Madame Tussaud's Wax Museaum, walked through Times Square, had dinner at Eataly and then met up with my cousin for a drink. We did a TON of walking. I loved it! Here are some pictures of our adventure:

On the train heading in

Picture op in Times Square

Hanging with Whoopie

Renee rubbing elbows with Brad and Angelina

There were many laughs (to tears) and "takes" to get this picture. 

My Mom working an IPhone is pretty funny! 

It was another great trip and I am so fortunate that I have such a wonderful sister and Mom. I truly enjoy spending time with them and I am so glad they are willing to go on adventures with me!