Jillian's Discovery. Road Tripping. Monday Sadness.

We'll start off with the fun stuff. Jillian's discovery last night while eating dinner with Grandma & Grumpa (G&G). We were on our way back from Indy (see next story!) and I felt the need to call my parents to meet for dinner. We stopped right off the I at the Culver's in their city. We got their first and were anxiously awaiting G&G. Jillian spotted them and was jumping in the booth. So excited to see them. Babbling away. Happy as can be. We all sit down to eat and J really is not eating well. Whatever as she ate many Pringles. Not a problem. She was sharing Root Beer with Grumpa and the tickling broke out. Jillian is very into tickling people. She laughs and laughs and finds it hilarious. She was tickling Grumpa under his chin and Daddy suggested to tickle Grumpa behind the ear. Jillian's little hand shot out and then shot quickly back to her side. A puzzled look appeared on her face. She turned to Daddy and pointed at Grumpa's ear and babbled confusingly at Daddy. She kept pointing and babbling and pointing and completely confused about what was in Grumpa's ear. Jillian finally discovered Grumpa's hearing aids. We all were cracking up at J's reaction. Poor kid did not hug or go near Grumpa for the rest of the meal. It was so incredibly funny. We'll see if she remembers the next time she sees Grumpa.

We read tripped it to Indy this weekend. We went to see some mommies from Jillian's birth board. I had so much fun and love these girlies so much. The kids were great all together. Yeah, the normal not sharing of the toys or whatever, but really nothing horrific! I loved seeing every one's little personalities at 19 months. So much fun!! We had a jam-packed weekend. Hanging out, playing, swimming, museum, out to lunch (YES! In a restaurant with 7 little ones and 11 adults!!). Loads of photos I cannot wait to scrap. I miss them all already. The weekend went by way too fast.

And I hate to end on a sad note, but we have to put our kitty to sleep tonight. Talking to Andy, this seems our best option at this point. I have already cried my tears and hope I can get through tonight. Jillian is another story. I do think we'll get another kitty after the holidays and baby. We'll see.

Happy Monday. Fall is here! I cannot believe my leaves have come and gone. Driving into work today I noticed how the trees are becoming barer. Raining. Again. But not cold. I can take this. Although the van needs to be washed, but every time I want to, rain is in the forecast for the next day. It is so dirty!!

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