I Made a Deal

Six months ago, I spent a wonderful day with a friend of mine (Liz) and we uncovered new things about each other. It was a special day as we have been friends for, gulp, almost 20 years. We each realized that our personal goals stretched beyond what we do on a day to day basis. She is a darn good vet and I am in finance in the corporate world.

I won't divulge Liz's goals, but I'll let it be known that I think it's a fantastic idea!

Over the past couple weeks, I've been trying to work smarter, outsourcing what I can and spending more time doing what I like. One aspect is this blog, another is creating items and sharing ideas that would help working and SAHM's make their lives easier or things they would just simply enjoy. This is in addition to my 50-60 hour a week job and somehow I am making it all work. In fact, because I am doing something for 'me', the time I spend with my kids is more fulfilling and special. I seem to be squeaking out more time with them during the day as well.

Liz and I made a deal that we would check with each other on our progress around her birthday. I sure have a lot to get done in the next month. Expect more frequent posts from me, bear with me as I stumble through the beginning stages of this process and feel free to throw feedback or suggestions my way..

"Seeing Wiz"

Today was a busy day. Abby and I headed up to San Francisco to meet one of my best friend's for a few hours. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at il Cane Rosso. If you go, get the slow cooked eggs over crostini. Very simple, but the best egg dish I've eaten.

We then stopped by Miette for the yummiest macarons, fleur de sel caramels and chocolate wafers one could wish for. My chocolate wafers are half gone already. I wonder how many macarons my friend has left?

We then walked from the Ferry Building to Pier 39 to show Abby the sea lions. It was so much fun to see her eyes widen as we walked up to them. She's a tentative child so I assured her they could not get to her. We watched for quite some time, walked back to our cars and headed home.

Abby with Liz


Later in the day we took Abby and Emily to the local school for bike rides. Lots of fun was had by all...

Abby pushing Emily on her tricycle


Right before bed time I asked Abby was her favorite part of the day was. Without pause she said 'Seeing Wiz". Liz is my best friend and Abby's God Mother. You know what Abby, that was the best part of my day too!