(My how she's grown. Maddy at 16 months and Maddy at 8 months.)
Well, there's been a lot going on lately!
First, mom and I had a very nice visit. I think she had a blast with Maddy and the weather was just gorgeous the entire time they were here. So, we were able to get outside a lot and let Maddy enjoy the weather Mom and I did a bit of shopping, too. Girl time is always fun!
The weather was so nice while she was here, Maddy was able to get into her swimsuit from last year and go into her wading pool! She liked splashing around in it, but wouldn't sit down in the bottom. She sat on the inflated edge of it for the most part. Or, she stood outside of it and played in it. The water wasn't too cool either since I brought water from inside in buckets and then filled with cold water too. So it was a bit cooler than bath water but not by much! She had fun though. Just seeing her in that swimsuit reminded me of how big she's become!
We had both Pastor meetings this week. They went fine. Our current pastor asked us to reconsider. We met the next night with our new pastor and he said he'd send a letter asking for transfer to our current pastor. I asked him to please hold off a bit because we told Pastor we'd think on it some more before we transfer. He understood and said he'd await our phone call. The new pastor seems really nice and church has a lot to offer although I'm almost disappointed i that it seems typical WELS in the size (and therefore the friendliness, too).
The new tile got finished today in our basement! It looks FABULOUS. The guys did a great job and honestly, I can't imagine anything else in there. Only issue we had was with 'timeliness and communication'. The dude just wouldn't show up and wouldn't call. However, when they WERE here they worked hard and did a great job. I don't know if I'd recommend them, but the work they did was excellent. We did reconsider the carpet as soon as we had that flood from the washer. At least tile can just be dried off. The shower stall looks just amazing. I love it and I want it for my master bathroom! Ha!!! And that's our spare bathroom, too! Maybe after we let budget settle out a bit we'll consider tile in other places as well. I'd love to do the foyer. But one thing at a time, shall we?
All we have left to finish out that room is buying, staining and installing the trim and two doors. Well, that's after the plumber comes tomorrow and puts in the faucets in the tub, the toilet and the vanity/sink. I'm hoping he gets here really early because I have an Easter playgroup I want to go to! I made Rice Crispy Treats so I really WANT to go since they will go to waste otherwise. I don't like them much and Matt doesn't want to eat both pans.
We're going to have our Easter dinner on Saturday instead of Sunday since on Sunday we have a pot luck after service. We're going to have ham, green beans and au gratin potatoes on Saturday. We're also having an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday for church which I'm sure Maddy will just love. I don't know if she's completely get it. If I know her she'll just put her egg in the basket, take it out, hand it to me, take it back and put it in the basket. I don't think she'll get the idea that she's supposed to collect as many as she can. I think she'll be happy with just ONE! My mom's group is also supposed to have an Easter Egg Hunt but the weather is supposed to be bad tomorrow so we'll see.
Matt gets off early tomorrow and he and a coworker are going to head off to Home Depot and bring home a door for the bathroom. It's really nice of his coworker to offer to lend a hand. Although his wife turned down an invitation to join my mom's group at another slumber party for this month's mom's night out. So **Ppphhhhtt** on her. ;) Oh, and some words just SHOULDN'T be said. (I'm only saying this because I know Matt's coworker reads my blog now and again.)
Ok, well, I'm off to watch a bit of TV with Matt.
Tea of the day: Stash Green Chai Tea (First tea in a week since I've been having coffee with mom every morning.)
WO of the day: Nothing. Big FAT nothing. I haven't been able to get at my elliptical machine much less ride it. Monday starts a new week though. I miss it!