Volunteer

Starting Evan out early by teaching him about giving back to the community :) Although he may be too small still, I believe it's never too early. On Wednesday we went to the March of Dimes office in the loop to bring donated items that I received from the moms in my Big City Babies group. In total, the moms donated 10 large shopping bags of items that will be given to the families of premies at local hospitals in Chicago. While we were at the March of Dimes office, we wrapped the donated items and sent along a letter to those receiving them this holiday season. E had more fun crawling around the office checking out the outlets, power cords, and chairs. Far more fun than wrapping gifts I guess. Later that afternoon Ev and I had our Aquababies class. E started kicking and splashing more than he has in the last 6 classes. Improvement! Too bad our last class is next week :(

Yesterday we finished up the rest of our Christmas shopping. Now we just need to wrap them...ugh!!! No little elves here, at least not yet! Maybe in a couple years Evan will be able to help me out...lol Maybe I can dress him as an elf and convince him that he is one so he'll help with the holiday decorating and wrapping....or....maybe by then, after I have instilled a volunteering value within him, he will, out of the goodness of his heart, want to help me ;0)

Today was fun! We met Nicole and William at Family Grounds Cafe to hang out. Both E and William had lots of fun (as always) which made for the most lovely long afternoon nap.

Looking forward to a super busy weekend, yet again! Baking cookies, pilates, running, Holiday Party, Cookie Exchange #2, and visiting with Evan's grandparents! Not looking forward to Dave leaving for Florida Sunday morning though. He'll be gone for the week :( Actually, I am more not looking forward to him getting to be in a warmer, sunnier climate while we freeze are butts off!