Breakfast with friends

Ben was in charge of our little Lainey this past weekend while I enjoyed a weekend away with girlfriends. It was the first time in Lainey's 15 months that Ben took care of her solely so that I could get out of town; our first weekend away together from Lainey was 2 weeks ago when we went to San Antonio. I must say that it was a little strange and sad for me to leave them (only because it was the first time, not because I doubted Ben's fathering abilities!) but I had really been looking forward to my weekend of relaxation. Ben did a fabulous job as a single dad for the weekend and it was cute to hear stories of their adventures. They obviously got in some good bonding time and he taught her a trick or two - just CUTE. The girls and I went to the lake and we had the best time relaxing, sleeping, eating, and chatting. Thanks again, Sherry, for hosting us at your family's house. It was a wonderful weekend! While I was away, Ben and one of my girlfriend's husbands decided to combine forces with the kids. Ben and Lainey went over to Bruce's house last night and Lainey slept in a pack 'n' play in their computer room. She did great over there. The boys had a fun grilling steaks after the kids went to bed. This is a picture from breakfast that Ben emailed my friend Laura (Bruce's wife) and me this morning - Bruce had made the kids (and Ben) pigs in blankets! So cute.