More winning! (Well, kind of).

We must be on a lucky streak. You know that phil&teds stroller contest we entered? Well, we got an e-mail last weekend saying that they really loved our entry, and we were the runner-up! So, technically we lost, but as a runner-up they gave us a $50 gift voucher, which is pretty cool. I consider it a win. The greatest part is that they are going to do a second round of competition, where people get to vote on their favorites. As soon as I figure out how that part of the contest will work, you best believe Bennett will be campaigning for your votes!

We went on a little road trip on Saturday to visit some of Nic's family. Sugar really loves road trips.



It was nice and sunny. We did things like hang out by the lake, look at baby roosters, and eat soft serve. Bennett enjoyed playing with my sunglasses and looking cute in his barely tolerated sunhat.



There is some planning going on in our household. And I'm excited. I feel a renewed sense of purpose. In general terms, the planning revolves around keeping Bennett and any future baby Ludwigs out of daycare, and in Daddycare. Think slashing budgets, clipping coupons, selling some stuff, being creative, and re-working priorities. There will be a plan in place to boost the chances of Daddy's successful return to work when that time comes. The end goal is happiness and fulfillment for all parties involved. We'll be starting immediately.

Yippee!

I don't usually win things. I play Bingo, I lose (and swear). I play Scrabble, I lose. I buy a lottery ticket, and don't even come close to matching any numbers. But finally, I won! I won a blog giveaway! So Emma shipped a beautiful hand-made beanie hat all the way from Australia to Minnesota. Bennett and I are thrilled!





Emma has a lovely blog that features her three lovely boys. Check it out! http://smallblessingsandsuch.blogspot.com

This blogging thing reminds me of being in elementary school and having a pen-pal from somewhere cool like Peoria, Illinois. Except this is way better.

Shortly after our awesome new beanie photo shoot, Bennett decided that it would be best to play with his favorite cat toy. I hate that he plays with this thing, because of course I think he's going to poke his eye out with it. But if I try to take it away, extreme sadness ensues. He thinks he's a little Harry Potter, or something, waving the thing around like he's casting spells. Mostly, he casts spells on Suggie Boogie.



In other randomness, I think I'd like to get a nice camera. And learn how to use it. I'll start saving my pennies.

Sleepy

I wish I could take a snoozle right now. I have been tired lately, and I don't really have a good excuse. I'm sleeping well at night, and my life doesn't seem to be inherently exhausting. Perhaps its the repetitive string of 9:00 to 5:00's (or 7:30 to 4:00's, in my case) that persist each week. A slow, sleepy rhythm of work, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep is putting me into a mental stupor. Yes, there are precious moments of play that pop in when they can, but overall, the daily grind prevails. I miss my baby every day when I go to work.

Well, if I can't take a snoozle, at least Bennett can. Pouty sleeping lips are scrumptious. I love, love, love him more than I can say.



Oh, and you may have noticed that Playlist has inserted some choice advertisements in between songs. Like ads for killing bugs. Kind of ruins my vibe, so enjoy the silence for the time being.

Daddy's Day

Ok, so this picture isn't actually from Father's Day. We were too unorganized yesterday to snap shots during our mini golf adventure. But, despite the lack of photo documentation, it was a nice day, indeed.



Nic has always been an amazing husband. He now holds the title of amazing father. And he really is amazing - his patience, his kindness, his humor, his intelligence, his love... they amaze me (and Bennett) every day. Here's to Daddy!

Ugh... I've been a bad blogger.

Well, I have been rather blog-lazy the past week. I have barely taken any pictures, and goodness knows I don't have anything too interesting to report. But, we did enter a contest to try and win a free stroller, so I'll share our contest entry slideshow. Enjoy!