Well I intended on keeping up a bit better, it may just take some time to get in to the swing of blogging again. At any rate over the weekend Abby's school had their Spring Gala and Silent Auction Event. Because Charlie is working overnights on the weekends this rotation, I was left to find another date. With my folks and sisters busy, I invited my best friend. I was getting a bit nervous that she would be able to attend, seeing as though she is 9 months pregnant and just days from her due date. Lucky for me and the Waite Park PTA, Katie had not given birth yet. The two of were excited to have one last girls night, understanding that life might get a bit hectic for her for a while, in a wonderful way! We were surprised at how well planned the event was. It was catered by the best local restaurants in NE Minneapolis. If you know this area, you know that its very rich in diversity and the buffet reflected that diversity. Katie and I sampled the spiciest foods offered, in hopes to bring on labor, and received lots of advice from the other parents on how to do that as well. The silent Auction part of the event got a bit competitive for me. Over dinner one of the parents in Abby's class told me that Mrs. G, who is Abby's teacher has offered a day with a child at her house to make cookies and play with her pets. I thought that was such a cool idea, and told the other parents that we would likely find a sitter for Abby and Jack and go ourselves! It was a tight competition but in the end we did win that auction and Abby will get a day with her teacher in a couple weeks. There were plenty of practical auction items such as restaurant gift certificates, themed baskets, and both a meat and wine raffle. All in al it was a fun night away from the kiddos and for a very good cause!
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