GOOD friends

Today was crazy. Actually, I'm not sure crazy covers it. It was NUTS. I had to work, and Brian had to be out of town for a hockey game. We'd lined up a sitter, but that didn't work out as planned, so at the last, stressful minute, my dear friend Mary agreed to watch C for the day. Her and her hubby had a day of errands planned, as well as a (much needed I'm sure) mommy-daddy date night planned. But she cancelled, rescheduled, moved and shifted EVERYTHING for us. I cannot say how much this meant to me. She is truly a lifesaver. I can count on her for anything. I hope that someday, I can return a favor this huge for her. For now, lunch will have to do. Along with a babysitter for their next date night.

Mary has a daughter. ONLY a daughter. So, the stuff for kids at Mary's house is prominently pink. Hence Carson's pink "Cutest Cowgirl" bib in this picture. And the pinker than pink highchair you see him sitting in.
And yes. The pink blanket he clutched as he slept, in Mary's arms I might add, because he cried every time she tried to put him down.
Here is Carson and Mary's daughter Amelia, playing nicely together. Mary has two HUGE but very friendly boxers, which Carson adored and snuggled a bunch while he was there too.
And lastly, this is Carson with Mary's husband, Mikey. Mikey was telling him about the fire being HOT as he was safely being held back by the "keep babies away from a hot fire" fence built lovingly by Mary's step dad.
All of these pictures were emailed to me by Mary while I was at work. It made a really hectic day feel better. I am so thankful for friends like Mary & Mikey.